We had one slab of ribs with two large sides. Being from SC, I have had a lot of BBQ in my life and no ribs have ever compared to Arlene's. You won't be disappointed. Right now they have a deal on Groupon so get on that! You won't be disappointed. We will be back. The Mac and cheese was amazing too, tasted like my grandmas.
(5)
Stephen H.
Really, really good barbeque. The place is a destination and a west side icon. Just like the owners, community focused and just good people. Sure sometimes you don't get the friendly time to chat--but they are always busy and driven. And let the food speak for itself, it makes up for any service issue
(5)
Andy D.
Arlene's BBQ truly is a gem, owned by a diamond. Her creme de la creme are her ribs. They are not over seasoned with some wacky rub and the Miami mopping sauce that comes with it is excellent. And, one works perfectly without the other. The pulled pork comes on sandwich bread, I think that changes and simplifies this treat. It takes me back to when I was a kid and ate pulled pork and rib sandwiches in Coconut Grove, Fl. Her sides are pure country, steamed okra, collards, macaroni w/cheese, baked beans, all excellent sides, but you won't need them to get full, you'll be stuffed just with the entree alone.
(5)
Liz W.
Awesome food, friendly staff! Passed this place so many times, but never stopped. Deff glad a friend was jonesin some! Hands down best BBQ I've had thus far in Pensacola. Very military friendly too! Miss Arlene and her husband not only have great food, but they're welcoming and inviting. If it's your first time, let em know so they can give you a starter kit. =)
(5)
Melissa S.
Really wanted to like this place.... Had a group to try it out! Ribs were tender and juicy but lacked any flavor... Luckily there was sauce which was ok to help the ribs out..... Potato salad had good dill flavor but potatoes were undercooked and raw.... Lima beans were good but really they were the larger butter beans so not what I was expecting..... Nice people but mediocre BBQ at best.....
(1)
Elliott L.
Fantastic BBQ!! Great local place. Highly recommend!! I had the pulled pork but it seems that anything on the menu would have been good. Arlene was super helpful.
(5)
Mike B.
Great food new location. Had lunch special( pulled pork combo). Pulled pork was great. Only slightly negative factor was the wait for the food (French fries in particular). Seems silly to have to wait on fries with a lunch special. But I will dive Ms. Arlene great kudos because she was handing out rib samples while people had to wait. Great customer service. Will definitely be back.
(4)
Tami G.
The best pulled pork in town! It was moist and flavorful and the bbq sauce complemented it nicely. The baked potato salad is the best potato salad I've ever had!! The staff is always super friendly, as well.
(5)
Michael N.
Lousy dry ribs with little smoked flavor and their spicy sauce left a lot to be desired
(1)
Sarah M.
They catered the food at our wedding reception and it was wonderful. Great tasting southern BBQ food! We had the pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken and all of the sides. They are a little more laid back than you would expect of a catering company but everything turned out great!
(4)
Michael S.
Hands down the BEST southern BBQ in pensacola. I've had their ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken and even hamburgers. They have excellent bbq beans and my favorite, oven cooked Mac n cheese. It's a take out only kind of place but great for picking up after work.
(5)
Derek H.
Dry as a bone. Very disappointed.
(1)
Tiff C.
It wouldve gotten 0 stars but yelp is too nice by not offering that rating ....crappy customer service and a rude staff that thought they were doing me a favor by serving their mediocre food, I will take my money elsewhere in the future....Not here.
(1)
Kae O.
I've always wanted southern BBQ and boy did this place hit the spot! I had beef brisket with potato salad and macaroni and cheese. Everything was flavored just right and the sauce they put on the brisket is fantastic. They serve it up with some white bread. Mmmm...so good! I can't wait to try it again.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Ellen W.
We had one slab of ribs with two large sides. Being from SC, I have had a lot of BBQ in my life and no ribs have ever compared to Arlene's. You won't be disappointed. Right now they have a deal on Groupon so get on that! You won't be disappointed. We will be back. The Mac and cheese was amazing too, tasted like my grandmas.
(5)Stephen H.
Really, really good barbeque. The place is a destination and a west side icon. Just like the owners, community focused and just good people. Sure sometimes you don't get the friendly time to chat--but they are always busy and driven. And let the food speak for itself, it makes up for any service issue
(5)Andy D.
Arlene's BBQ truly is a gem, owned by a diamond. Her creme de la creme are her ribs. They are not over seasoned with some wacky rub and the Miami mopping sauce that comes with it is excellent. And, one works perfectly without the other. The pulled pork comes on sandwich bread, I think that changes and simplifies this treat. It takes me back to when I was a kid and ate pulled pork and rib sandwiches in Coconut Grove, Fl. Her sides are pure country, steamed okra, collards, macaroni w/cheese, baked beans, all excellent sides, but you won't need them to get full, you'll be stuffed just with the entree alone.
(5)Liz W.
Awesome food, friendly staff! Passed this place so many times, but never stopped. Deff glad a friend was jonesin some! Hands down best BBQ I've had thus far in Pensacola. Very military friendly too! Miss Arlene and her husband not only have great food, but they're welcoming and inviting. If it's your first time, let em know so they can give you a starter kit. =)
(5)Melissa S.
Really wanted to like this place.... Had a group to try it out! Ribs were tender and juicy but lacked any flavor... Luckily there was sauce which was ok to help the ribs out..... Potato salad had good dill flavor but potatoes were undercooked and raw.... Lima beans were good but really they were the larger butter beans so not what I was expecting..... Nice people but mediocre BBQ at best.....
(1)Elliott L.
Fantastic BBQ!! Great local place. Highly recommend!! I had the pulled pork but it seems that anything on the menu would have been good. Arlene was super helpful.
(5)Mike B.
Great food new location. Had lunch special( pulled pork combo). Pulled pork was great. Only slightly negative factor was the wait for the food (French fries in particular). Seems silly to have to wait on fries with a lunch special. But I will dive Ms. Arlene great kudos because she was handing out rib samples while people had to wait. Great customer service. Will definitely be back.
(4)Tami G.
The best pulled pork in town! It was moist and flavorful and the bbq sauce complemented it nicely. The baked potato salad is the best potato salad I've ever had!! The staff is always super friendly, as well.
(5)Michael N.
Lousy dry ribs with little smoked flavor and their spicy sauce left a lot to be desired
(1)Sarah M.
They catered the food at our wedding reception and it was wonderful. Great tasting southern BBQ food! We had the pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken and all of the sides. They are a little more laid back than you would expect of a catering company but everything turned out great!
(4)Michael S.
Hands down the BEST southern BBQ in pensacola. I've had their ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken and even hamburgers. They have excellent bbq beans and my favorite, oven cooked Mac n cheese. It's a take out only kind of place but great for picking up after work.
(5)Derek H.
Dry as a bone. Very disappointed.
(1)Tiff C.
It wouldve gotten 0 stars but yelp is too nice by not offering that rating ....crappy customer service and a rude staff that thought they were doing me a favor by serving their mediocre food, I will take my money elsewhere in the future....Not here.
(1)Kae O.
I've always wanted southern BBQ and boy did this place hit the spot! I had beef brisket with potato salad and macaroni and cheese. Everything was flavored just right and the sauce they put on the brisket is fantastic. They serve it up with some white bread. Mmmm...so good! I can't wait to try it again.
(5)