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Moe’s Original BBQ

731 29th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35233
  • (205) 252-5888
  • Store is closed

Moe’s Original BBQ Menu

  • Sandwiches
  • Platters
  • Sides
  • Haul It Home

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  • Sandwiches
  • Platters
  • Sides
  • Haul It Home

  • Jeremy E.

    LOVE coming to Moe's for their happy hour during the week, where they have a great deal on their wings and "redneck nachos" (which are both delicious)...only $5 for a nice sized portion. The $3 well drink specials are good too. Different drinks are included in happy hour on different nights (my favorite being the $5 Maker's Mark!) The deck is one of the best around to hang out with friends and look out over Lakeview.

    (4)

  • Mallory C.

    I really recommend the rumplemint bushwhacker. It tastes like a mint chocolate frostie. Their food is decent. However, the service here... I'm constantly off put by how short and unhelpful the staff is. If you enjoy people treating you with respect, try anyplace else. I'm not looking for a hug - just someone who isn't rolling their eyes and borderline insulting when I order.

    (2)

  • Richard Y.

    Proof positive that high ratings from a few people aren't reliable. I stopped in for a work dinner and ordered the Combo-- ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, and Mac and cheese. The pork gets high marks for flavor and texture, along with being moist. The ribs were good but both meats were ROOM temp! The greens were warmer and I was very disappointed. Speaking of the Mac and cheese there was def more Mac than cheese! Drink included is a nice touch, but if I'm in the South having BBQ, it should def be better than the Yankee variety.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    If you like good food and a great atmosphere, this is the place. Other places work to manufacture atmosphere; this is one of those places that just has it. It is the REAL deal!!

    (4)

  • Jim F.

    First things first: BEST. WINGS. EVER!!! These bad boys are smoked for hours before getting flash fried and delivered fresh with Moe's dipping sauce. The flavor is out this world -- smoky, rich, juicy. No hyperbole here -- no one else comes close. Moe's is a small chain that's exists largely out west but has Birmingham roots -- but nothing here feels canned. Every Moe's I've visited feels like a unique joint -- and the quality is always consistently good. The Lakeview location is my favorite as it has seating inside and out plus an upstairs room that's open on the weekend's for music (mostly blues, natch). Unless I hadn't been paying attention (possible as the allure of smoked wings is always strong) they just stated serving ribs... And I'm happy to report that they are as lovingly created with the same TLC as the wings. They are immaculately seasoned and presented with just a little bit of sauce -- note that you'd miss it: they're so juicy and addictive you'll be too busy scarfing them down to notice (or look for napkins). TLC is an important ingredient with everything at Moe's -- from the pulled pork to the chicken and fish dishes. They've even got you covered for Thanksgiving and Christmas -- a smoked Turkey from Moe's is worth the cost -- which isn't much considering the quality and the time you'll save. Just act fast: They seem to sell out faster each year. Most items are available a la carte but the plates come with two sides that are worth the few dollars more. I often go with Mac n' Cheese and Banana Pudding (You read that right: you can get deserts as a side. The Mississippi Mud ain't bad either). There's no shortage of great bbq in Birmingham but, despite its rookie status, Moe's is a Top 5 pick.

    (4)

  • Allen M.

    I have never had a bad experience here. Everything is consistently good. Recently I tried the catfish and I could not believe how good it was. I had the catfish today and it is really good. Hushpuppis, limas and their jalapeño slaw were my chosen sides. See picture. It's worth a thousand words.

    (5)

  • Dax B.

    I have a love/sort of don't like relationship with Moe's. First, I think their smoked turkey and wings are easily the best of either in town. However, their sides are typically lacking, especially the mac and "cheese" which rarely has much if any cheese. I love mac and cheese, why must you do this to me Moe's? I fall for it just about every time too. Still, I come back for the plates which, although they recently increased in price to like $11 each, include an ample portion of meat, two smaller sides (maybe 4 ounce solo cups if to go, but up from 2 oz!) and a drink. The meat is always a good size for both the turkey and wings. Let's get back to those wings. Smoked then fried to order, they are nothing short of amazing although when I request extra crispy sometimes they are not especially extra crispy and at least one wing is bound to have an oogey fatty chunk. The turkey has a great smoked taste and I love it with the vinegar based slaw. I almost feel healthy eating it. The collards and somewhat spicy red beans and rice are better options. Also, the sauce is fine but fairly innocuous. I cannot believe some people think it's spicy? The porch at this location is also nice but beware it can get smoky if during prime hours. In short, love the meats, but the mac and cheese irritates me every time.

    (4)

  • Eduardo F.

    Just an okay BBQ spot. I though the BBQ sauce (which I believe is vinegar based) was beyond hot and could not even taste the brisket I had. The sides are very small in sizes and are not that tasty. Prices are okay, not too expensive. Seating is first come, first serve. There is no wait staff here.

    (2)

  • Lori T.

    The outside space here is on point. Great atmosphere. I don't care for their barbeque; however, the smoked wings are great. They have a richness and depth of flavor that is worth having. Beer selection is pretty good. Wait staff is a hit or miss. Depends on when you go. This is not my first choice, but I don't mind meeting friends here.

    (3)

  • Casey S.

    I love Moe's for several reason. It has great atmosphere, friendly staff, and always prompt service. The drink specials each day are always great. Love the $3 well whiskey and $6 bottles of wine on Saturdays. Ooh and the $4 margaritas on Tuesdays!! Was told that Moe's has the best wings I will ever eat and that I could not be in Birmingham without trying them. Finally got a chance to go this past weekend and boy was that recommendation correct!!! They were crisp, so incredibly smokey with a hint of spice, and the chipotle dipping sauce added just the right touch. As far as sides, this is some of the best cole slaw that I have ever eaten. The pickled peppers and onions in it is so unique. Love the vinegary flavor of the dressing and that the cabbage remains crisp. The baked beans are delicious too - thick and sweet which is just how I like them. The greens on the other hand were good but nothing special. Same goes for the corn bread. I just wasn't really impressed with that. Overall great meal though and it was well priced to boot.

    (4)

  • Jody O.

    The food of great....larg portions

    (4)

  • Jason B.

    I highly recommend this place. Great food drinks and large patio. Also they have live music normally blues jazz. Goid place to meet up with friends for a relaxing evening.

    (5)

  • Garrett I.

    Short story - Everything I have had here, from pulled pork and smoked turkey to fried catfish sandwich, mac and cheese, and corn bread has been good. Longer - The staff gets things done fast. This place stays busy but if you go it and the line is long, dont worry. For one, you know you are in a popular place. Second, the staff moves the line quickly so you WILL have your order taken quickly. The prices are very reasonable for the food you get. Check the happy hour food and drink specials. They have a white sauce and a red sauce. Try both. The cornbread is outstanding! I have never had cornbread like theirs. I would have never thought it but the fried catfish sandwich and the fried shrimp sandwich are awesome! If you just want something different from bbq then try one of them. The side dishes are very good too. They have the bbq restaurant staples but they have a rotating list of daily vegs that a must have. Plenty of seating on two floors inside and patio seating. Great atmosphere to eat bbq!

    (4)

  • Laina J.

    Food is good (I recommend the redneck nachos or wings) the drinks are good (get the bushwhacker) the service is terrible. We would come in regularly during the week and get terrible attitudes from the management and staff.The unprofessionalism from the staff seems to be one-upped everytime we go. I am sorry that me coming in for food and drinks at 7 o'clock is an inconvenience. From my experience, the kitchen likes to close whenever they feel like it (a restaurant/bar should not being closing the kitchen at 7 on a Wednesday).

    (2)

  • Roberto C.

    Gave it another chance. Get the wings, it's their best offering without a doubt. They're quality wings with a delicious glaze. The fact that I bought them at half price may have had something to do with it, but I can't think of a better wing I've had in this town.

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    Great bushwacker! The wings are really good too. Beautiful view on a spring day. Great atmosphere. Live music on occasion.

    (4)

  • Shannon T.

    Redneck nachos are so yummy. I love the new spacious deck. Bushwackers are delicious. Did I mention the meals are always filling and the sides are good. The old house is filled with character, characters and good food. I almost forgot about the smoked wings delish. All I can suggest is quit skimping on the vanilla wafers in the bread pudding nobody likes all pudding. Other than that great local, food, bands and atmosphere!

    (4)

  • Massimo F.

    Cool place, recently slightly renovated. Pay at the counter style, but with a table service managed very kindly and fast. The staff is a bunch of very funny and happy people, that's a good add. Food is REALLY good! it comes in a weird fast-food style, but the taste an quality is a 5 starts. The beans we got for the side were delicious! Old fashion BBQ without all those terrible sauces that usually come with ribs. I loved that. Great authentic taste. Very recommended!

    (4)

  • Trevvor C.

    Imported from Colorado, Moe's is technically a chain, but the old-house-converted-to-restaurant venue keeps it feeling quirky and local. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge if the next door lot they share with Slice is full, but you should be able to find a spot within a block or two. The menu is scrawled up on a board above the counter when you walk in, and the drink station is back and around to your right after you order. My personal favorite is the pork platter with cornbread, baked beans, and slaw on the side. Portions are generous, and the pork is falling-apart tender. The cornbread has bits of green and red chilis baked into it, which is a nice flair, and the marinated slaw is crisp with just the right zing from the vinegar. If your sweet tooth is a-callin', then give the banana pudding a try. It's not a "traditional" pudding, but it's light, fluffy, and not too sweet, topped off with the requisite Nilla wafer for a tasty way to finish off the meal. The front porch is a definite highlight for the warmer months, but if it's too chilly (or hot) to venture outside, there's a variety of seating options inside on a couple different floors - you may just need to hunt them down.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    I would avoid this place when the temperature is cold outside. They have no heat in this old building and when we asked for them to put the propane heaters on, they ignored us and walked by several times avoiding eye contact. When the food came, it got cold fast since the inside temperature was cold. Staff needs to learn to be more friendly and they need to add heat to the place for the cold days.

    (2)

  • Derryck A.

    I ordered a smoked chicken salad and received a sandwich instead. When I pointed that out they dumped the meat from the sandwich on a bed of lettuce and returned it to me then disappeared into the back. Not much customer service at all

    (1)

  • Michael N.

    I actually stepped out a little away from the excellent wings and went for the Smoked Chicken Sandwich. It was amazing. They throw some pickles and slaw on there for a really nice balance of flavors with the BBQ Sauce. Also tried their Jambalaya for the first time and although I've had better in New Orleans this was a nice addition to the menu as a side. This particular location has a great deck area outside to sit that is covered and with fans so the summer heat is not unbearable. Definitely check this place out.

    (4)

  • A J.

    Food was great! Service was terrible. There was a staff member that stood on top a table to change the tv. gross!! yuck!!

    (4)

  • Jimmy R.

    Good food. Great beer. Great wings. Only concern was the trash on every single step on the way up to the door. The youthful help needs replacement/training or it will never reach full potential. Server cleared table next to us never greeted us nor asked to take our plates. She did not wipe anything either. We wiped more table tops than the help did. Not very clean but the menu was good. Great patio if u can overlook the sticky tables and awkwardly tall bar stools.

    (3)

  • Matt C.

    The wings are tasty delights and I really like the smoked turkey sandwich. Their food can be a little pricey, but if you pay attention, there are deals to be had. Last night, we got $6 BOTTLES of wine...and it wasn't the worst wine ever. Gettin' deals! Oh, and btw, there is a complete upstairs sitting area that nobody seems to know about - just inside the door and to the left.

    (4)

  • Brad H.

    Best BBQ in town. Everything is incredible-pulled pork, ribs, chicken, turkey, SMOKED WINGS. Moes flavor makes them stand out from the other BBQ joints that all have the same boring taste.

    (5)

  • Jacob S.

    Moe's is a great little restaurant/bar. The deck out front is an awesome place to sit and have a drink or some food. Speaking of the food, they cook up some really good wings which I would recommend and the redneck nachos are also worth a mention. On weekdays-- 4:30 to 6:30 they have a happy hour with half priced food and alcohol is discounted too. Good deal. Otherwise, the food can be a little on the expensive side. Moe's is one of the better music venues I've been to in Birmingham. They get some really good bands. The stage area is terribly small, though. Not much room to work with. I know it's a chain, but Moe's really feels like a Birmingham establishment and it's one of my go to places for a night out.

    (5)

  • Gary E.

    Excellent!!! The service was great. The food was great. The beer was great. All that and a great price.

    (5)

  • Heather C.

    cool location, great food!

    (5)

  • David M.

    Interesting place for BBQ. Venue is essentially an old residence that has been converted into a business. Weird ambiance including old school ski run "groomed/ungroomed" signs. Really makes you wonder where they found those in Alabama?!?!? As my taste for BBQ adapts to the plethora of options in Birmingham, I'm finding that Moe's is better than most but is still lacking when presenting the complete product. When in the lakeview neighborhood, I would recommend Kelly's if it's a Tuesday (dry rub rib night), then Moe's, and I would highly recommend shying away from the Golden Rule unless you're absolutely desperate. (This is not to say that the Golden Rule is bad.... just that there are better options in lakeview.... let alone five points)

    (3)

  • Pam F.

    I eat redneck nachos at least once a week. Good food and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • C G.

    My customers suggested Moe's and they were not wrong. They also suggested the smokes chicken salad with and extra helping of cornbread. I've had the smoked chicken salad a couple times now while visiting. Smoked wings are very good. I'm pretty judgmental about BBQ. It's very good but not great.

    (4)

  • Cheap G.

    Excellent BBQ in a loud, boisterous setting. Dominated by college-aged folks. Inside is surprisingly small. Order at the bar and the food is delivered incredibly fast to your table. Great chicken and ribs. Unusual beer selections.

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    Great place for happy hour. Redneck Nachos are only $5 at happy hour! Awesome patio to hang out with your friends.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    Great BBQ; loved the patio!

    (5)

  • Rachel A.

    Went to Moe's for the third time for lunch. Got the smoked chicken sandwich! Chicken is so tender and flavorful, esp once you drizzle some of their BBQ sauce on it. Mac n cheese could use some more cheese but still tastes good. The lunch portions are enough to get you full but not be sleepy when you get back to work! The patio is nice for warm weather days and gets packed with the lunch crowd. I'll keep this place on rotation for lunch spots!

    (4)

  • Amy R.

    Great atmosphere and quick service in this place. The BBQ is off the chain. Everything they serve is full of flavor with their own twist. They have flat screens with awesome concerts playing. I love anywhere I can enjoy great food and watch the North Mississippi Allstars play!!! They also have blues on Friday nights!

    (5)

  • Rob B.

    Righteous Que! Nice simple menu of smoked goods and tasty sides. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with collad greens and mac 'n cheese. The food came out quick and was delicious. The pork had good smoke to it and the greens had great texture and flavor, the mac 'n cheese could have been a little more cheesey but still were good. Looked like a cool hang out with a great selections of beers on draft. I am going to keep this place on my radar for future visits to Birmingham.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Very friendly service & some really, really good food! Thanks Kevin for making us feel welcome! Had some incredibly good smoked meats here - the ribs were fall off the bone and the smoked turkey was out of this world! And the warm/grilled cornbread was so delish we got 2 orders to go!

    (4)

  • Kyle C.

    Great drinks, great bbq. The deck in the summer is the best place in the neighborhood to be.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Loud
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

Moe’s Original BBQ

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