It was closed while said open online. Looked abandoned and had for sale sign on gate.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeff Kim
Overall, great place. It's set up as a permanent food truck. The portions are heavy so come hungry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Skatepunx248
Dude's BBQ is sick. He hooks it up with extra sides too. However, it's first come, first serve. So you might be standing in line for 30 minutes with 15 other people, get up there to order and whatever you wanted is sold out. If there's huge line, i don't even bother anymore. It's only open like one day a week now, maybe two if you're lucky lol.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jeremy Walker
Fantastic bbq, specials are always on point. Be ready to wait a few minutes for your food and to order as it's usually a one man show. Do not skip the sides or the sauces. Enjoy your conversation with Bob.Limited seating and not a ton of shade but picnic tables are often available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket and Pulled Pork
Justin
only been a few times but love this spot. always amazing flavor and huge portions. definitely worthwhile if you can make it while he's open
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
mh97mh
Food is decent. Too bad he’s racist and a bitter old man. Will not be going back
Jerry P.
Brisket, Cheesy Potatoes and Baked Beans Excellent flavors, great value and excellent customer service. Positives are taste, portion sizes and value. Negative is that it's only open one or two days a week. I understand that's it's a one man show but it's too bad they don't hire a person or two to allow Ferndale to enjoy this excellent take on BBQ. We had a great meal as it's more than enough for two people.
Jeff Smolen
Going to see a concert @Otus, and was trying to find someplace to grab a bite before the show. What's this, a roadside BBQ joint. Heck Yes!If you are reading this, you're trying to decide if you want a full sitdown/waitress experience or Awesome BBQ on a picnic table. Go for the BBQ.The brisket was tender and tasty, and the cheesy potatoes were as described. I would love to have this closer to home so I could eat here more often.
Steve W.
Wow!Wow!Wow! Drove by and saw this Shack in Parking lot and had to take a look. Ordered the Brisket , with Beans and...Oh My!!!!! The Brisket is the BEST I have ever tasted, moist, juicy, full of flavor absolutely amazing. Bob the owner is the best, the friendliest I have ever met and clearly loves what he has achieved here. Many locals returning for their special BBQ treat! Highly recommended!!
Ryan David
Not sure why I've waited so long to try this place but absolutely recommend that you come and enjoy the delicious food that comes out of here. An absolute treat!
Absolutely amazing BBQ in Ferndale but that isn't the only reason I am rating 5 stars. I have a deathly dairy allergy and when I told the owner he took it upon himself to not only use clean gloves and utensils but made it known to reassure me that there would be no cross contamination. It is very rare for people to take something like this so seriously from my experience and it was so refreshing to know someone understands dietary restrictions. He could have easily brushed it off or said he couldn't accommodate me but that was not the case. I trusted him to not send me to the hospital and he cared about the gravity of the situation. I know this might sound like an exaggeration but I've been to plenty of the most acclaimed restaurants in the area who have caused me to go to the hospital because they don't take allergies seriously. I haven't gone out to a new restaurant that I trust in 3 years and I will absolutely be going back. The brisket and BBQ beans were amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the pulled pork. Thank you for providing an awesome experience and being one of the few chefs in the area who actually care.
Natalie Fireman
We had the pork belly and brisket. Both were amazing! I can't say I've ever had bbq pork belly before, but it was great. We agreed it was the best barbecue we'd ever had before.
Kate Pohjola Andrade
First time back since long before the pandemic. Worth the wait. Brisket is SO good.
Malik Burch
Def a one of kind hidden gem in Ferndale..serves customer service almost as excellent as the grub..Brisket is literal heaven.. Portion sizes are beyond what most restaurants will serve you for a fraction of the price.RE BBQ has a lifetime supporter with me… can’t wait to make my order tonight..
Annie A.
I've walked and driven past this place so many times and finally got the chance to try it tonight. They are only open from 3-7 on Thursday and Friday nights. We got the 1/2 pound of pulled pork with a side of cheese grits and it comes with a little barbecue sauce and a bun. They have a different special every day so we tried it-green salsa marinated pork with cheesy refried beans, sour cream, lime and 3 tortillas today. The food was very fresh and came up in just a few minutes but was a bit more expensive than I anticipated. We sat out at one of the 3 picnic tables that they have on the lot and chowed down.
It was closed while said open online. Looked abandoned and had for sale sign on gate.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overall, great place. It's set up as a permanent food truck. The portions are heavy so come hungry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dude's BBQ is sick. He hooks it up with extra sides too. However, it's first come, first serve. So you might be standing in line for 30 minutes with 15 other people, get up there to order and whatever you wanted is sold out. If there's huge line, i don't even bother anymore. It's only open like one day a week now, maybe two if you're lucky lol.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Fantastic bbq, specials are always on point. Be ready to wait a few minutes for your food and to order as it's usually a one man show. Do not skip the sides or the sauces. Enjoy your conversation with Bob.Limited seating and not a ton of shade but picnic tables are often available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket and Pulled Pork
only been a few times but love this spot. always amazing flavor and huge portions. definitely worthwhile if you can make it while he's open
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is decent. Too bad he’s racist and a bitter old man. Will not be going back
Brisket, Cheesy Potatoes and Baked Beans Excellent flavors, great value and excellent customer service. Positives are taste, portion sizes and value. Negative is that it's only open one or two days a week. I understand that's it's a one man show but it's too bad they don't hire a person or two to allow Ferndale to enjoy this excellent take on BBQ. We had a great meal as it's more than enough for two people.
Going to see a concert @Otus, and was trying to find someplace to grab a bite before the show. What's this, a roadside BBQ joint. Heck Yes!If you are reading this, you're trying to decide if you want a full sitdown/waitress experience or Awesome BBQ on a picnic table. Go for the BBQ.The brisket was tender and tasty, and the cheesy potatoes were as described. I would love to have this closer to home so I could eat here more often.
Wow!Wow!Wow! Drove by and saw this Shack in Parking lot and had to take a look. Ordered the Brisket , with Beans and...Oh My!!!!! The Brisket is the BEST I have ever tasted, moist, juicy, full of flavor absolutely amazing. Bob the owner is the best, the friendliest I have ever met and clearly loves what he has achieved here. Many locals returning for their special BBQ treat! Highly recommended!!
Not sure why I've waited so long to try this place but absolutely recommend that you come and enjoy the delicious food that comes out of here. An absolute treat!
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely amazing BBQ in Ferndale but that isn't the only reason I am rating 5 stars. I have a deathly dairy allergy and when I told the owner he took it upon himself to not only use clean gloves and utensils but made it known to reassure me that there would be no cross contamination. It is very rare for people to take something like this so seriously from my experience and it was so refreshing to know someone understands dietary restrictions. He could have easily brushed it off or said he couldn't accommodate me but that was not the case. I trusted him to not send me to the hospital and he cared about the gravity of the situation. I know this might sound like an exaggeration but I've been to plenty of the most acclaimed restaurants in the area who have caused me to go to the hospital because they don't take allergies seriously. I haven't gone out to a new restaurant that I trust in 3 years and I will absolutely be going back. The brisket and BBQ beans were amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the pulled pork. Thank you for providing an awesome experience and being one of the few chefs in the area who actually care.
We had the pork belly and brisket. Both were amazing! I can't say I've ever had bbq pork belly before, but it was great. We agreed it was the best barbecue we'd ever had before.
First time back since long before the pandemic. Worth the wait. Brisket is SO good.
Def a one of kind hidden gem in Ferndale..serves customer service almost as excellent as the grub..Brisket is literal heaven.. Portion sizes are beyond what most restaurants will serve you for a fraction of the price.RE BBQ has a lifetime supporter with me… can’t wait to make my order tonight..
I've walked and driven past this place so many times and finally got the chance to try it tonight. They are only open from 3-7 on Thursday and Friday nights. We got the 1/2 pound of pulled pork with a side of cheese grits and it comes with a little barbecue sauce and a bun. They have a different special every day so we tried it-green salsa marinated pork with cheesy refried beans, sour cream, lime and 3 tortillas today. The food was very fresh and came up in just a few minutes but was a bit more expensive than I anticipated. We sat out at one of the 3 picnic tables that they have on the lot and chowed down.