Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill

Excellent BBQ at a place with a long history of serving up great food! Their famous pulled pork sandwich had pieces of bark (a BBQ hallmark) that helped accent their sauce. They have 2 BBQ sauces to choose from, each of which are killer and worth trying. They also offer a wide selection of teas to take home. We went just after the lunch rush, so the service was quick to take our order and drop off drinks and food. The place was clean, the prices were great, and there's was an old fashioned vibe about. We really enjoyed Golden Rule!

Good atmosphere and clean. Baby back ribs weren't fall off the bone but a little tough (left over). Mac and cheese very creamy but not cheesy. Collard greens a bit bitter with a strong vinegar. Customer service was good on cash and getting the food ready but then my order sat on the counter and I had to ask for it so I could leave. Portion size compared to size of ribs and sides was small. Not worth the $15. Get twice as much food on the side country roads of anywhere else. Tipping on the cash was ridiculous starting at 20% and going way up.

Golden Rule gets better and better with every visit. I took my daughter yesterday and she loved the vibe and the pork. Her pork plate was loaded down, way more food than she could eat do I brought it home for dinner. It's old school, traditional pit barbecue and it's fantastic!

This was once a great, and I do mean great, barbecue joint. Good food, good staff, great experience. It's steadily declined under new ownership. First they ran off all the 20+ year waitresses. Now the food has taken a sudden dive: a cheeseburger "with everything" means a stale bun, rubbery patty, cheese, and two small pickle slices. No lettuce, no onion, no tomato. My father brought me here in 1972, at age 6 (I think it was on the other side of the road then, before the interstate came in). I'll have to cherish those memories, because I won't be coming back.

Definitely put this on your Map as a favorite spot to go and if you're anywhere near Birmingham take 5 minutes and skip over to some of the best BBQ in the land amazing staff and food to go with it and it has some historical significance also 1 of the oldest around definitely ask for apple pie 🥧