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Big Bob Gibson Bar-b-q

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Since 1925, Big Bob Gibson BBQ has been identified with some of the best barbecue in Alabama given their generous portions, sauces more delicious than anything you have ever tasted and reasonable rates. The restaurant setting is informal and the owner as well as the staff are warm and welcoming, lending it a comfy feel. The brisket, coleslaw, pork shoulder and pulled pork are to die for and even the desserts are simply irresistible. One can also purchase merchandise like barbecue baskets and kits, books, apparel and gift bas... read more

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1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.44,724 reviews
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Matthew McCoy 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The place had good food and good old style service. Courteous & timely. Asked about dessert before slamming down a receipt!! Not like most today that just want to run you through. 

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Sammy Kato 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Good food, Holly was great 

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Paul D. Durant 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

the baked patatoes is HUGE and very filling, the wings have a nice taste and a very good crunch, the staff is great and the pies are out of sight ! well worth the time to get off the road for some good bbq!👍 — with Elizabeth McKay Jenkins. 

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Alex Sinclaire 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

This is the second time we’ve stopped here for lunch since moving here in January. It’s no wonder they have huge awards decorating this large restaurant! Absolutely fantastic food, and there wasn’t an empty table in the house ( with more waiting to eat). I had the pork plate with cole slaw & baked beans, and my husband Alex had the brisket with fries & beans. So delicious and perfectly smoked meats. The brisket was out of this world! So tender, and the flavor was really special. I couldn’t leave without pie, so I asked our w... read more

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Tammy Reed Eskridge 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Really lovely family servicing delicious food!!! 

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Lee Durden 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Best wings in Alabama. Just ask me. 😂 

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Jeff D Weeden 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Comfort food, best chicken with white sauce ever. Everything was good. 

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Wayne Church 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The best BBQ in the country. Had a bbgibson combo. Brisket Ribs and qtr chicken. Chicken with white sauce was awesome. Brisket was perfect amount of spice and smoke. Ribs were amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Got red skinned pot salad, very good and creamy. Coleslaw was good but different style than my fave. This is how I like it... a mix of venigar and sweet with carrots.. Baked beans were better. Smoked turkey was fantastic still juicy. It had the right amount of smoke and spice. The pulled pork by itself needed more smoke and s... read more

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Sunni Kimbro 
5 years ago

We were so excited to eat at the world famous Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que. We ordered the meat sampler with mac & cheese. It was some of the worst food I have ever had. All of the meat was so dry, I could not chew it. The chicken was not even edible. The mac & cheese was good, but nothing special. 

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How is Big Bob Gibson Bar-b-q rated?

Big Bob Gibson Bar-b-q has a 4.4 star rating with 4,724 reviews. 

When is Big Bob Gibson Bar-b-q open?

Big Bob Gibson Bar-b-q is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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