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Bob Sykes Bar B Q is a family owned Alabama tradition since 1957. The bbq pit is the first thing you see when entering. Barbecuing fresh pork shoulders, ribs, chicken, turkey and sausage over a natural fire of hickory coals. Sides and desserts are made fresh daily including onion rings and red velvet cake. Fresh hand pattied burgers are a must try! The restaurant has received national news coverage for its lemon ice box pie and Bbq. The Travel Channel says Bob Sykes is “Not a chain, it’s just a good old fashioned joint with a pig sign and a happy man running it. 3 generations of the Sykes family have proudly served authentic southern barbecue that literally goes from the pit to the plate. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Retro decor adorns this storied smokehouse known for a family sauce recipe & generous portions.
Hours
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Phone: (205) 426-1400
Website: http://www.bobsykes.com/
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Adam Dozier
I stopped by for a cheeseburger review. The burger was ok. Friendly atmosphere. Packed house at lunch time. Check out my video review on the cheeseburger. Bama Burger Reviews on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
… moreMr. H.D.
We were really looking forward to eating here again after so many years, but unfortunately, the food quality has gone downhill compared to what it used to be. We stopped in while visiting family and decided to order a chicken and turkey platter along with another chicken platter. The portions looked fine, but the flavor and texture were disappointing. The chicken was dry and lacked seasoning, and the turkey tasted more like it had been baked in an oven rather than slow-smoked the way it used to be.
It’s always disappointing when a place that once had great food loses its touch. The service was fine and the restaurant was clean, but the food just didn’t deliver. We left feeling let down and probably won’t be back unless things improve. Hopefully, management takes notice and brings back the quality that made this place special years ago.
… moreIt’s always disappointing when a place that once had great food loses its touch. The service was fine and the restaurant was clean, but the food just didn’t deliver. We left feeling let down and probably won’t be back unless things improve. Hopefully, management takes notice and brings back the quality that made this place special years ago.
Larry Jeter
I come from a bbq restaurant family. In Boston, Ma. My hard learned clues are, if there is a line or full parking lot and most of all if you can smell it before you see the actual restaurant. I saw the sign and still didn’t smell it. But lot was full and a line at the drive thru. So I went in to find, pictures below. A smoker pit is a solid positive. Still on alert I ordered 2 bones to see what I would taste before I spent $30 on a disappointing slab. NOT. DISSAPOINTED. I ended up getting $46 worth of food with perfect potions for that amount. I’d want better vegetable selections. But I came in for the Q. And that was worth a rerun trip
… moreKIM DUBOSE
I had the chopped chicken plate coleslaw and baked beans. I also got the Strawberry shortcake. Good exceeded my expectations. The chicken was good with the BBQ sauce. Slaw and beans were excellent. The portion was big enough for my lunch and dinner. The strawberry shortcake was the best I’ve had in years. It comes with a cup of strawberry drizzle either real strawberries. PERFECT!!!!
… moreJohn .L.F. Dickerson III (1NATIONHYM)
We visited Bob Skyes Bar B Que and opted for the drive-thru since the dine-in area was closed. Luckily, the drive-thru stays open a bit later. Even though we didn’t dine inside, the hospitality was outstanding. The staff was very kind and politely informed us about the dine-in closure while directing us to the drive-thru.
I ordered the barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, beans, and coleslaw, while my partner chose the ribs, mashed potatoes, and candied yams.
Overall, it was a great experience!
… moreI ordered the barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, beans, and coleslaw, while my partner chose the ribs, mashed potatoes, and candied yams.
Overall, it was a great experience!
david boyd
I honestly love eating at there. Even when I thought the prices were way to much you always got more than enough food. But tonight that didnt happen with part of our order. Had a pick up order through the drive through. 2 open face works.
… morerobyn wheeler
We ordered 20 lbs barbecue and huge pan slaw for a funeral dinner jan 31, 2026. We were all so pleased with the delicious chopped meat, it was perfect! And the cole slaw was the best ever from barbecue place!! So fresh and just perfect! Thanks for obvious effort taking making it so good!
… moreTina Gardner
I was rolling through my hometown and stopped by for a meal. It’s great to see nothing has changed. Smokey, delicious pork inside/outside chopped sandwich – tender, and not dry like some places. Baked beans. And a slice of lemon icebox pie – so home style!
… moreMichael Brasfield
It was good my macaroni cheese was a little cold but everything else was okay I would love too come back real soon
… moreCarey Bonds
First let me start off by saying that I know everyone has their favorite bbq spot, and this is mine. When you pull in the parking lot it hits you. Great old-school bbq restaurant where you walk by the pit when you go in. The whole place smells like bbq. They don’t have the typical thick, sweet, sticky sauce and not a thin, vinegar Carolina style sauce. Somewhere in the middle. All I know is that it goes great on chopped pork. Over the last 30 years I’ve tried just about everything on the menu and I keep going back to the bbq sandwiches and onion rings, not that the rest of the menu isn’t good. I just know what I like!
All the so-called great bbq places in Memphis need to come down and have
Bob Sykes show them how it’s done.
… moreAll the so-called great bbq places in Memphis need to come down and have
Bob Sykes show them how it’s done.