Big Bob Gibson's BBQ

Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is a bbq joint Decatur located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (256) 350-6969

  • Website

    bigbobgibson.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

1715 6th Ave SE Decatur , AL 35601 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine

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Keywords:

barbecue brisket ribs alabama chris lilly family-friendly casual authentic good for groups Southern food great value pork potatoes good for a quick meal wine pies baked beans cole slaw chicken salads
Chandra Arthur

Make sure you specify what kind of BBQ sauce you want, especially if it’s a to go order, they don’t automatically put it in. The Lemon Meringue pie is amazing, perfect flavor, not too eggy!

Night Night

I can attest that it is the best I've ever had. Brisket was moist, chicken was delish. White BBQ sauce was outstanding. This is a must stop for meal time. Open 9:30am-8:30pm.

Marc

Thrillist Top BBQ List:...no one would ? you if you went w/a massive combo platter of everything. White-sauced chkx is a unique experience, w/black pepper & horseradish spicing up the mayo-based sauce

Eddie Lorenzo

Ribs and pork were really good. The brisket was bit dry and tough. Got Mac and cheese with potato salad and those were good

noskos

Although Chris Lilly is one of my barbecue hero's the food didn't match up to his reputation. Dry pork and chicken . Pies were the best but it's a BBQ joint not a bakery .

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Barbecue is a Southern tradition, but Chris Lilly is headed to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29-June 1 to share a variety of international barbeque techniques, ingredients, sauces and seasonings. Read more

Tom Stalnaker

Pulled pork is outstanding. Everything else was just…excellent!!!

Queen Elizabeth

It's a family tradition. Every time we visit Alabama from Michigan, we have to stop at Big Bob Gibson's. It was my grandma's favorite.

Jamie Schnieders

I had the brisket , but I tried my husband's ribs and that was my favorite part of the meal - try both!

David Mitchell

Little sampler plate was more than enough. Pork , brisket , beans, Cole slaw all fantastic.

Candace Imler

Bbq is awesome, but a better selection of sides and possibly some corn bread would definitely put this quaint spot on top!

USA TODAY

This Dixie restaurant doesn't skimp on dessert — it bakes pies fresh daily. Our favorite: coconut cream. Chocolate meringue and lemon icebox have devoted followings, too. Read more

Daniel

Pork is not quite up to the hype, but still really good. The Mac and cheese is top notch.

Sam Mullinax

Baked beans are a must, stew is good, so are ribs , brisket , and pulled pork .

Dr Nicole Jones Alabama

Try their delicious pies ! Sincerely, Nicole Jones - Huntsville , AL

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Are you ready to completely pig out on great food at this year’s Festival ? Chris Lilly and Ford Fry will be at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 30-June 2, 2013! You won't want to miss it! Read more

Marc

Food Networks #4 Best BBQ - Smoked Chicken doused in original tangy white sauce

Matt Barrow

Turkey potato , pork platter, brisket sandwiches , brunswick stew , tater salad

Shane Jackson

Today, it was nasty. You people ought to be ashamed. You are so arrogant, because you think you have the best BBQ ! Well , today, you freakin' blew it! It tasted like warmed-over crap! CRAP, I tell you!

Katie Taylor

The ribs were amazing!

AL.com

Chicken with white sauce named one of "Huntsville 's 20 Most Distinctive Dishes" by Go magazine. Big Bob Gibson's is world-famous for its white sauce , which adds a slightly tangy taste to the meat. Read more

Joseph Blankenship

Stay away from the Brunswick stew . It's very bland and really salty. The barbecue is excellent, and championship sauce is amazing!!

Buffie Morgan

They have the most amazing chocolate pies you'll ever eat.

Rita Hutcheson-Cobbs

Ethan is the best at cutting your #ribs AND prepping your #meat for your potatoes !! =)

TV Food Maps

Check out Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more

Alexander Büch

The brisket is just amazing

Kerry Sanders

Excellent barbecue . The white sauce is the best and you must try it!

Jennifer

Love the potato with habenero sauce . So awesome!

Jamie Burke

Brisket , pork , taters, there is nothing bad on this menu.

Lindsey Puckett

Best chicken potatoes in town ...love the white sauce yum

Marc

Food & Wine 's Best Barbecue in Every State 2020: Alabama

Buford Douglas

Est. 1925. Invented Alabama white barbecue sauce .

Tammi Reeves-knott

No complaints. Have the potato with BBQ on top.

Aaron Bell

Ribs , brisket , bbq sauce .

everlina hervey

Everything was good!

Jamie Burke

Bakers, brisket , pulled pork

Jorie Mac

Best BbQ...period!

Laurel H.

Best potatoes ever! Pour on the rib sauce!

Oswaldo Salinas

Ribs and loaded potato

Katherine Wooten

The chicken is amaaaazing. The brisket was dry.

Michael Greenhaw

Pork sandwich

Michael Letson

Pork potato

Doug Hand

The Lemon Pie is amazing!!

Emma C

Extremely rude server. She also "threw" our plates of food at us like frisbees . Never came back for our pie order. Cheap , good portion sizes, but terrible service.

Monica Barnette

Have a piece of their homemade pie . It's almost as good as the barbecue !!!

Cat Harper

Try the Ribs and Brisket

Dave Reasons

BBQ Plate is always a good choice

Charlie Donner

THEY GOT D BOMB BAKE POTATOS

Mike Nowak

Will not return waited 5 mins after waitress said she would be with me shortly so I left my money obviously was not important

Carlee Smallwood

They don't honor the special:/

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