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Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Que Restaurant Reviews, Decatur

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Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Que

2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603-4213
(256) 350-0404
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Ranked #24 of 44 restaurants in Decatur
3.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Most recent review
“Very Dissappointing.”
- 26 Mar 2013
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French Island, Wisconsin, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Dissappointing.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Having purchased the Big Bob Gibson BBQ Book, I was excited to stop in here and try some classic southern BBQ. Upon entering I was amazed at the trophies proudly displayed. My meal was no where near trophy status. The ribs actually had no bones but more like a cartilidge that was fatty and difficult to eat the meat off... More

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Decatur, Alabama
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3 restaurant reviews
“Long time restaurant visitor”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

I 've lived in Decatur all my life. When I patronize and give my hard earned money and good tips I expect to be treated a little special. The food is good but the desserts have changed and the size of the desserts is too small for the price especially on take-out and some of the waitresses need to try... More

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313 reviews 313 reviews
224 restaurant reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Excellent Ribs & Pulled Pork”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013 via mobile

This location to me is just as good as the other (original) location on 6th avenue. Their sauces set them ahead of the pack. Their white sauce for chicken is awesome. I usually get large pork plate with slaw and potato salad. I love the vinegar based slaw. Potato salad is mayo based and the best ever. Ribs are awesome... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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39 reviews 39 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Worse than the original location on Highway 31”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

This second location has the same menu, but the food is not even as good as the original location and even that is not the best bar-b-que in our town. If you are not a real bar-b-que expert and don't know good bar-b-que then it will be OK.

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Decatur, Alabama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The Stuffed Potatoes!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

My daughter has been gone to college for about a month and all she has asked for is a Stuffed Chicken Potato from Big Bob Gibson's! She lived for these when she was in Decatur. Along with the Sweet tea and Choclate Pie! This is an awesome place!

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Mobile, Alabama
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Summer vacation BBQ”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

We ate at Big Bob Gibson's for the first time last week and there wasn't one thing about the trip that wasn't terrific. The place was very clean (even the bathrooms) and the decor warm and inviting. My husband and I got a combo plate (chicken/pork) and my son a stuffed potato (with pork). The meat was melt in your... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

It's like one of those places on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Great price and their potatoes are delicious. The meat is so tender ( I got the brisquet) and the service fast. I was surprised how fast we got the food when the restaurant was packed at lunch.

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Hartselle, Alabama
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“horrible stay away”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

terrible bbq pork chicken & whitesauce. The stuffed potatoes used to be huge now they are just average. Way overpriced for what you get. And they don't even come with a salad. I will never eat here again.

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Huntsville, AL
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82 reviews 82 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“I love the smoked turkey!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

this is the 2nd place I love to get BBQ. The food is always great.

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Vinemont
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“How about the food!!!!!!!!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Don't miss a meal at Bob Gibson's BBQ its one ot the places to not miss while going through Alabama.

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