Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

3029 Pumphouse Rd, Vestavia Hills
(205) 715-8999

Recent Reviews

Rick PENDLETON

Lunch for 5 cost me $84.00. Wow.My chicken tenders were good, and reasonably hot, but my fries were luke warm and soggy. Others reported that the meat was dry. Grilled cheese sandwiches were nothing special, just expensive. Cole slaw was soupy. Very soupy.Would I go back there? Unlikely.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Recommended dishes: Slaw, Farmhand Fries

Anthony Mcneil

Was upset they were out of ribs,but the manager made up for it, great service and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roger R Lotson

Good food and

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Chris Reed

Man this place deserves 10stars. Fabulous food fabulous fabulous fabulous! The employees are all super sweet and helpful and know the food they are selling and do not mind telling you about whatever you ask. The place looks incredible everywhere is really cool . The bar is separated from the family dining area which is cool. The guys wanting to wind down after work don't have to listen to the noise from family dining and vice versa. The prices may seem a little steep but just try it I promise you'll want to return. #1 BBQ in the state!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ron Perkins

Consistently good food in a relaxed atmosphere. The brisket is good, but the smoked sausage is the standout here!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Brisket Tacos, Mac & Cheese, Pecan Pie, Slaw, A Whole Slab of Ribs

Rachel Maldonado

Cafeteria like experience but country. I asked the cashier what he recommended and he said that he always points new people to the BBQ Nachos…which did not disappoint. Has a sweetness to it, from the slaw, and tanginess to it, the bbq sauce…very good! There are jalapeños on it, so if you don’t want a kick ask for none.. as my mouth was on fire after my meal..but I am a lightweight when it comes to heat. When done leave your plate and they take care of it. Overall great experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Nachos

Luis Mendez Guerrero

Mediocre BBQ. Went in and ordered at the counter. Service was great, food however was bland. Sauce is watery and I found the brisket to be kind of dry. Spare ribs were good but nothing to take note about. Mac and cheese was okay, baked beans were the highlight and they were just pretty good. Presentation and looks are on point, but it led to a let down in taste. Overall, just another spot that’s good enough for a quick lunch. Food was served quickly and was only warm.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

E G

I got an Uber Eats order from here tonight, and that underwhelming experience aside (took an hour and 15 mins to get my food frigid), the food, itself, wasn't exactly much to get excited about.I got the whole hog tray with sides of mac and cheese, green beans, an additional cornbread pancake, and a piece of fudge pie. Overall assessment:1. The meat was dry as a bone; the sauces helped minimally2. The sides, as well as the fudge pie, oddly, were all over-salted (1/4 tsp of kosher woulda been plenty per pie)3. The cornbread was too salty (shocker) and charred (Midwesterners like our cornbread sweeter so maybe a personal preference...but still burnt)4. For $20, the portions were mediocre. I saw the sides were only 4oz, but if they'd been good, I wouldn't have complained. The quality didn't match the exorbitant price.Altogether with my meal, delivery fee, and tip, I paid over $30. Definitely not worth half that.

Food: 2

Richard Dunphy

My bbq sandwich had very little taste which is unusual.Parking: Good thing there’s additional parking on the hill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Slaw

Mark Nelson

Only one thing to say,The ribs were perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joey Walden

Great food! Nice people. Parking is a little challenging at lunch, but it would be well worth it. People are great and atmosphere leaves nothing shy of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Shoulder

Scott Reoch

Good atmosphere, great service, and an overall enjoyable restaurant.The ribs were not as good as I'd hoped (or had been told) but it was still a great dinner.(Also, they have a great selection of on-tap beers)Dietary restrictions: It looked like there were plenty of GF options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies

Cahaba Data

So parking is a problem during busy periods. The lot off Dolly Ridge definitely avoid as is so narrow you can get stuck in there if there are no spots.... around the corner is better but shared w Waldo chicken and beer - and can also be full. Service is good, food is good, seating outside is good... but they have the weirdest watery BBQ sauce... kind of a deal breaker for pork sandwiches but their brisket burger is great

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Julie G.

Just ok after all the hype. Feel like they are trying to do too much, instead of doing what they do exceedingly well. The checkout gets very backed up, there needs to be a more efficient system, like someone separate from the person putting the order in making drinks and refills. Cool spot with lots of potential.

Lucas P.

This spot rules. Dry wings, dry rub ribs. Hot bbq sauce. Cornbread is crazy good. 10/10.

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