We’ve finally gotten your opinion on which BBQ restaurant in Alabama deserves more praise.
After asking you for a week which barbecue restaurants in Alabama you believe are underappreciated, we invited you to vote in our poll to see which is the best. The goal of our Unsung Alabama series is to showcase some of the state’s best-kept secrets.
We may now declare Buddy’s BBQ in Talladega the victor.
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Despite not being as well-known as the state’s more famous restaurants, Buddy’s garnered a lot of nominations and the most votes in our poll, which highlighted hidden gem restaurants from all over the state that frequently appeared in reader entries.
However, people pointed out that it wasn’t the only barbecue restaurant in Alabama that deserved greater respect. Here are a some of the restaurant submissions we got from across the state to demonstrate this. Additionally, keep an eye out for upcoming additional hidden grilling features.
The best ribs in Fayette may be found at Sam’s Smokehouses, which has won numerous awards.Sammy Smith
The greatest barbecue and owners are found at T-N-T BBQ in York. incredibly cordial. There is always a line to enter the BBQ.– Truelove, Deborah Ezell
The barbecue sauce at Good Ole Boys BBQ in Childersburg is my favorite, and I’ve never had a terrible meal there.”– Gable Cassy
BBQing in Demopolis: A slab and more! They have the greatest ribs in Alabama, and I’ll die on that hill.Sentell, Harrison
Pelham’s Creekside BBQ. They also serve the best smoked cheese grits as a side dish and one of the best smash burgers in town.– Jeremy Hamm
EG S BarbequeThe finest brisket and pig belly taco you’ll ever taste is found in Bremen.– Chandler, Matt
Georgiana’s Kendall’s BBQ is located at the 114 exit! Any annual beach visitor will tell you that’s their first destination!– Hicks, Tammy Head
Scottsboro’s Tate’s Bar-B-Quein! That small cinderblock building is producing the world’s BEST barbecue. I’ve lived there my whole life, and this family-run business has been serving our town for decades. You should definitely check it out. I always get inside flesh, and it’s always delicious!– Benson, Abby Gentry
For all of my BBQ, I travel to Butts To Goin Pell City, and their Thanksgiving meals are excellent! I’ve never found a better dressing. I’m supposed to bring their wings, delectable potato salad, and barbecue whenever I visit relatives in Tennessee.– Allen, Bianca Judd
Barbecuein Elba by JJ’s! Folks, this is AMAZING BBQ that is REAL. Everything on the menu is delicious, and I mean everything. It will take some time to get in line, but the cuisine is well worth it. JJ’s and other small town companies are worthy of some attention.– Calhoun, Debra
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No other barbecue restaurant can compare to the deliciousness of Chief & Snoogie’s Hickory Pitin Trinity, so if you’re ever in the area, you should definitely try it. They have the best stuffed potatoes. In our small town, we have visited six different barbecue joints, and none of them offer potatoes that look or taste like theirs! Another big success is their family pack with potato salad. Unbelievable taste. Come on and give it a try for yourself instead of taking my word for it!– Bear Clair
BBQ in a Smokehouse PitExcellent brisket and mouthwatering brunches can be found in Millbrook! The food and service for our daughter’s wedding, which they catered, were superb.Lawless, Tonya Copeland
Holy Smoke BarbecueHartselle is deserving of much more praise and appreciation for their exceptional barbecue!Laura Stevenson
One underappreciated rising star is The Ranch Housein Elba.– Hulgan, Don
Talladega’s Shack Barbecuing! Fantastic individuals for decades! The best barbecue in town!– Wills-Dabbs, Brook
You must taste Big Man’s Barbecuein Florence! The baked potato with beef is fantastic. — Myrick, Lisa Marie
We’ve tried everything else, and I live in North Alabama.All things considered, Pigskin All Sports BBQ in Hartselle is the greatest. The turkey, ribs, stuffed potatoes, and barbecue are all wonderful.– Thompson, Tammy Warnke
The greatest place in Fruitdale is Fatty Matty’s BBQ!– Williams, Victoria
Cottondale, which is close to Tuscaloosa, is home to the Pottery Grill restaurant. “The best baked beans around, along with pulled pork, chicken, and sausage!” — Lett Robby
Cotton’s Barbecuein Eclectic at Alabama. Food is delicious, inexpensive, and comes in generous servings. If you are in or around Lake Martin, it is worth the trip.Christopher Utter
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