Tried the brisket, fried green tomatoes & okra. All were very good. What was outstanding was the Chow Chow; hot & spicy relish. I will make the trip there again just for a jar of this.
(4)
J M.
Solid BBQ, especially for a fast-food type of place.
(4)
Dave P.
The food in this place was amazing. I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I got the two-meet platter with brisket and turkey. Great decision. Went with baked beans and mac-n-cheese for my two sides and both were good choices. The other three people at my table were equally satisfied with their orders. I also saw one of their $8.99 baked potatoes come out....the size of a football and loaded with toppings!!! I want to try one of them the next time. Oh, and make sure to get a piece of the carrot cake. Easily the best piece I've ever had. No frills at this place, but great eating. I highly recommend it. You won't go away hungry either.
(5)
Michael P.
To be honest, BBQ joints are a dime a dozen in Birmingham. This place neither stands out, nor is it poor quality. It is right by my office, but I have only been here maybe 3 times in 6 years. This last visit I had the open face pork link sandwich, served on Texas toast, and which came with fries (very thick fries, maybe Texas fries?). The sausage was rather mild, but had decent flavor. Fries were okay. I'm not a fan of large fries because while the exterior is crisp, the interior is a little on the mushy side. They are better drenched in BBQ sauce. Service wasn't really fast, but fast enough for lunch. Staff were friendly, and the store was clean (floors were not sticky and tables were clean). This is a solid BBQ restaurant to which I would feel comfortable bringing a someone who was a guest to Birmingham or to the south to let them try Alabama style BBQ. At some point I have to try their pie. Most BBQ places claim to have great pie, and maybe if I try the pie here they will get another star.
(3)
Marissa G.
The name says it all, "Best Little Pork House in Alabama." And it's pretty darn good. I had the pulled pork sandwich with corn bread and greens and mac and cheese on the side. All very good, although the mac and cheese was not out of this world. What really made it was the sauce-- perfectly spicy and sour and sweet. I will be back!
(4)
Sherry W.
Being a die-hard LSU Fan it was a little difficult walking in being surrounded by all of the Alabama pictures, but once I got over the initial shock of it, I was really able to enjoy the pulled porked sandwich topped with chow chow. It was quite tasty and delicious. I would go back for sure.
(3)
Dave L.
I'm not an expert on bbq but I do know that you can get better bbq in Birmingham than in NYC where I'm from. So with Yelp's help I hunted down this place while in town. I was staying downtown and there's a Nick n' Jim's nearby but from the website it looks like a megachain and the menu looks a little gentrified so I took a ten minute drive to Full Moon. The original Full Moon is downtown but it's not open for dinner. This is cafeteria style where you order the food at the counter then you go sit down and someone brings the food to you. Everything is plastic--plates and cutlery. The server behind the counter patiently described the difference between the types of bbq selections and I took what he told me is the best seller, the Classic Rib Plate which is 4 bones of spare ribs plus two sides and two slices of white bread for $11.99. I didn't know if it would be enough for dinner but these are big bones. The sauce is tangy and sweet and there's just a little too much on the plate but it didn't hide the fact that the meat is tender enough to pull off the bone with a fork. I thoroughly enjoyed it and had no room for desert. I did grab a cookie from the counter--they sell cookies in packages but put the broken ones on a plate for customers to grab for free. Nice touch.
(4)
mario a.
In a town with some much BBQ, it feels like Full Moon has stopped trying. Oversaucing somehting does not good BBQ make. More ia not always better. You are better off at many other bbq joints in town. Seems like Full Moon is resting on their laurels and just dont care as much anymore. Sad to see. Good cookies.
(3)
Be S.
Not a fan of CHOW CHOW, which by the way comes on every sandwich! Aside from that fairly good BBQ...Try the macaroni & cheese and baked potatoes! They're suppose to be famous for the "full moon cookies" which is pretty much a chocolate chip cookie 1/2 dipped in chocolate. Ehhh the cookies are o.k at best.
(3)
Collin G.
The best pork butts in Alabama -- just like they say. As someone who eats a lot of bbq in places that are not known for it visiting Alabama changed my world and I humbly submit this as my favorite. The baked potatoes are improbably large, the size of a newborn baby and there is also a drive-through.
(5)
IM C.
Terrible. I looked at the reviews on yelp and came to this place because my first choice had a private party. Very disappointed. I have had better BBQ at a fast food joint in Chicago. Service wasn't very friendly either.
(1)
Melody H.
I visited this location a couple of times recently because I worked near it. Both times the place looked pretty clean and while it was busy, it wasn't crowded. The food arrived quickly each time (though if you get one of the burgers, you'll wait longer because they cook them to order). I've had the BBQ pork, which was pretty good. Comparable to Jim N Nicks or Golden Rule. Their sauce is typical of the south - pretty tangy. My favorite item on the menu though is the pimento cheese sandwich. Each time I got it, the bread was nicely toasted and the cheese gooey because of the heat. Yum! The mac and cheese side is pretty good as well. I don't know if it's "homemade" or not, but it didn't taste like the processed kind. It actually had some seasoning. Definitely give it a shot if you haven't already. The prices are great for the amount of food that you get and it's good for a quick work lunch.
(4)
Greg R.
The food here is good. The decor is much better if your an Alabama Fan as the interior has college football everywhere. Very large TV's. You do have to order at the counter and your food is brought out too you. Large portions are consistent. I love the chow chow.
(4)
Bruce K.
Order at the counter, take a seat and your food is brought to the table. Today, I chose to go with the sliced beef brisket, with the day's special (squash casserole) and mac & cheese. The squash was great, the mac & cheese was creamy and tasty. The brisket was meh. Not especially moist and the taste of the meat was overpowered by the sauce that they slathered over the top. I've had better. In Charlotte. In Asheville. In Texas. Heck, even in Washington DC. Warning: Watch out for the bump from the road into the lot!
(2)
Michael N.
Due to the proximity to my office I have eaten at this location more times than I can remember and they never let me down. They have a huge menu!!! You can get all the normal bbq sandwiches or plates but my suggestions is to venture beyond that. Some of the highlights for me are their BBQ Potatoes, Salads, Hot Wings, and Hamburgers. There are many other non-BBQ options to chose from as well. They also have creme pies and some of the best carrot cake I've ever have.
(4)
John S.
Great food and gate prices. Don't skimp on the food. I worry when the are no customers at dinner time.
(5)
Liz R.
We had Full Moon brought in for a working lunch, and I must say I was pretty pleased. I chose the two meat combo, with smoked turkey (medium slices of juicy, smoky turkey breast) and smoked pork links (which were perfectly spiced). I subbed both of the sides that came with it for a loaded baked potato. Huge pile of food for $13! Others in my group had the chicken tenders, onion rings (neither of which I'd get because horrible things happen to breaded things in steamy to-go styrofoam containers), brisket and ribs. The last two looked good... but I think I made the best choices. The cookies. *sigh* Who'd have thought? We didn't know when we ordered them that they were famous. Chocolate chip and pecan cookies, with one half dipped in chocolate. Goodness, I ate 2... and brought 2 back home to Michigan in my luggage. Those cookies are worth the price of admission!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Win G.
Tried the brisket, fried green tomatoes & okra. All were very good. What was outstanding was the Chow Chow; hot & spicy relish. I will make the trip there again just for a jar of this.
(4)J M.
Solid BBQ, especially for a fast-food type of place.
(4)Dave P.
The food in this place was amazing. I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I got the two-meet platter with brisket and turkey. Great decision. Went with baked beans and mac-n-cheese for my two sides and both were good choices. The other three people at my table were equally satisfied with their orders. I also saw one of their $8.99 baked potatoes come out....the size of a football and loaded with toppings!!! I want to try one of them the next time. Oh, and make sure to get a piece of the carrot cake. Easily the best piece I've ever had. No frills at this place, but great eating. I highly recommend it. You won't go away hungry either.
(5)Michael P.
To be honest, BBQ joints are a dime a dozen in Birmingham. This place neither stands out, nor is it poor quality. It is right by my office, but I have only been here maybe 3 times in 6 years. This last visit I had the open face pork link sandwich, served on Texas toast, and which came with fries (very thick fries, maybe Texas fries?). The sausage was rather mild, but had decent flavor. Fries were okay. I'm not a fan of large fries because while the exterior is crisp, the interior is a little on the mushy side. They are better drenched in BBQ sauce. Service wasn't really fast, but fast enough for lunch. Staff were friendly, and the store was clean (floors were not sticky and tables were clean). This is a solid BBQ restaurant to which I would feel comfortable bringing a someone who was a guest to Birmingham or to the south to let them try Alabama style BBQ. At some point I have to try their pie. Most BBQ places claim to have great pie, and maybe if I try the pie here they will get another star.
(3)Marissa G.
The name says it all, "Best Little Pork House in Alabama." And it's pretty darn good. I had the pulled pork sandwich with corn bread and greens and mac and cheese on the side. All very good, although the mac and cheese was not out of this world. What really made it was the sauce-- perfectly spicy and sour and sweet. I will be back!
(4)Sherry W.
Being a die-hard LSU Fan it was a little difficult walking in being surrounded by all of the Alabama pictures, but once I got over the initial shock of it, I was really able to enjoy the pulled porked sandwich topped with chow chow. It was quite tasty and delicious. I would go back for sure.
(3)Dave L.
I'm not an expert on bbq but I do know that you can get better bbq in Birmingham than in NYC where I'm from. So with Yelp's help I hunted down this place while in town. I was staying downtown and there's a Nick n' Jim's nearby but from the website it looks like a megachain and the menu looks a little gentrified so I took a ten minute drive to Full Moon. The original Full Moon is downtown but it's not open for dinner. This is cafeteria style where you order the food at the counter then you go sit down and someone brings the food to you. Everything is plastic--plates and cutlery. The server behind the counter patiently described the difference between the types of bbq selections and I took what he told me is the best seller, the Classic Rib Plate which is 4 bones of spare ribs plus two sides and two slices of white bread for $11.99. I didn't know if it would be enough for dinner but these are big bones. The sauce is tangy and sweet and there's just a little too much on the plate but it didn't hide the fact that the meat is tender enough to pull off the bone with a fork. I thoroughly enjoyed it and had no room for desert. I did grab a cookie from the counter--they sell cookies in packages but put the broken ones on a plate for customers to grab for free. Nice touch.
(4)mario a.
In a town with some much BBQ, it feels like Full Moon has stopped trying. Oversaucing somehting does not good BBQ make. More ia not always better. You are better off at many other bbq joints in town. Seems like Full Moon is resting on their laurels and just dont care as much anymore. Sad to see. Good cookies.
(3)Be S.
Not a fan of CHOW CHOW, which by the way comes on every sandwich! Aside from that fairly good BBQ...Try the macaroni & cheese and baked potatoes! They're suppose to be famous for the "full moon cookies" which is pretty much a chocolate chip cookie 1/2 dipped in chocolate. Ehhh the cookies are o.k at best.
(3)Collin G.
The best pork butts in Alabama -- just like they say. As someone who eats a lot of bbq in places that are not known for it visiting Alabama changed my world and I humbly submit this as my favorite. The baked potatoes are improbably large, the size of a newborn baby and there is also a drive-through.
(5)IM C.
Terrible. I looked at the reviews on yelp and came to this place because my first choice had a private party. Very disappointed. I have had better BBQ at a fast food joint in Chicago. Service wasn't very friendly either.
(1)Melody H.
I visited this location a couple of times recently because I worked near it. Both times the place looked pretty clean and while it was busy, it wasn't crowded. The food arrived quickly each time (though if you get one of the burgers, you'll wait longer because they cook them to order). I've had the BBQ pork, which was pretty good. Comparable to Jim N Nicks or Golden Rule. Their sauce is typical of the south - pretty tangy. My favorite item on the menu though is the pimento cheese sandwich. Each time I got it, the bread was nicely toasted and the cheese gooey because of the heat. Yum! The mac and cheese side is pretty good as well. I don't know if it's "homemade" or not, but it didn't taste like the processed kind. It actually had some seasoning. Definitely give it a shot if you haven't already. The prices are great for the amount of food that you get and it's good for a quick work lunch.
(4)Greg R.
The food here is good. The decor is much better if your an Alabama Fan as the interior has college football everywhere. Very large TV's. You do have to order at the counter and your food is brought out too you. Large portions are consistent. I love the chow chow.
(4)Bruce K.
Order at the counter, take a seat and your food is brought to the table. Today, I chose to go with the sliced beef brisket, with the day's special (squash casserole) and mac & cheese. The squash was great, the mac & cheese was creamy and tasty. The brisket was meh. Not especially moist and the taste of the meat was overpowered by the sauce that they slathered over the top. I've had better. In Charlotte. In Asheville. In Texas. Heck, even in Washington DC. Warning: Watch out for the bump from the road into the lot!
(2)Michael N.
Due to the proximity to my office I have eaten at this location more times than I can remember and they never let me down. They have a huge menu!!! You can get all the normal bbq sandwiches or plates but my suggestions is to venture beyond that. Some of the highlights for me are their BBQ Potatoes, Salads, Hot Wings, and Hamburgers. There are many other non-BBQ options to chose from as well. They also have creme pies and some of the best carrot cake I've ever have.
(4)John S.
Great food and gate prices. Don't skimp on the food. I worry when the are no customers at dinner time.
(5)Liz R.
We had Full Moon brought in for a working lunch, and I must say I was pretty pleased. I chose the two meat combo, with smoked turkey (medium slices of juicy, smoky turkey breast) and smoked pork links (which were perfectly spiced). I subbed both of the sides that came with it for a loaded baked potato. Huge pile of food for $13! Others in my group had the chicken tenders, onion rings (neither of which I'd get because horrible things happen to breaded things in steamy to-go styrofoam containers), brisket and ribs. The last two looked good... but I think I made the best choices. The cookies. *sigh* Who'd have thought? We didn't know when we ordered them that they were famous. Chocolate chip and pecan cookies, with one half dipped in chocolate. Goodness, I ate 2... and brought 2 back home to Michigan in my luggage. Those cookies are worth the price of admission!
(4)