American BBQ
| Address: | 5 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA 01969, USA |
| Phone: | +1 978-948-2626 |
| Site: | tabbq.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | Closed 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM |
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Graham Connors
Such a hidden gem! Incredible options for food allergies! Consistently amazing BBQ with outstanding customer service. I have gluten, dairy, soy allergies and there are many options I can get. However, the pulled pork is so consistently on point that Ive hardly ever veered away from that. The staff is incredibly friendly and aware of how to handle allergies. Great ambiance, paper towel rolls hanging under the end of each table and cool old southern decor all over the place. I drive around an hour a week just to hit this spot, cant recommend enough!
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Christopher Simmons
eaten there many times. pulled pork and pulled chicken are always awesome. jamaican chicken with pineapple curry mayo is awesome. cowboy steaks are awesome. really good cornbread, moist and sweet. I like the variety of bbq sauces, you can try a little of everything. Pecan pie is a must try. Key lime pie is good too. love the building, I like the weird variety of music they play. theres usually only 1 cook and 1 other person taking orders-meal prep-table cleaning, so service can slow down now and then. especially when they get a big order
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Rick Hanson
This Rowley location trumps the Beverly location in atmosphere and is VERY DELICIOUS. The only difference is the atmosphere. At this Rowley location I feel like I am in somebodys home enjoying a great meal. I highly recommend the ribs or pulled pork. The corn bread is excellent. Make sure to try any special BBQ sauce they have out, I have not been disappointed yet. They also have a great beer selection and make a good margarita.
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C.W. CHUCK Self
THE FULL RACK OF RIBS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST THE MEAT FALLS OFF THE BONE, AWESOME BBQ GREAT BRISKET. LOVE THE CORN BREAD, COLE SLAW, VERY HOMEMADE, GREAT MAC & CHEESE, RED BLISS POTATOES MASHED WITH GRAVY, THEY HAVE MANY BBQ SAUCES TO SELECT FROM FOR DIPPING SUCH AS CHIPOTLE SAUCE DELICIOUSNESS IS THIS BBQ PLACE CAN NOT GO WRONG. BEEN GOING THERE FOR YEARS, ON THURSDAY NIGHT ITS PRIME RIB NIGHT SO GOOD.
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George Pacenka
Great place to take the kids! In the right season there are even a couple picnic tables outside. Theres plentiful seating inside and the window service is efficient - weve never had to wait looking for our food. Love that they always have fresh popcorn for free to give the kids (and us) a snack while were waiting. They also have a toy bin, something my kids always look forward to.
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Daniel Stringfield
I had the chicken and my wife got a mixed platter with pulled chicken and brisket. All three were really good. The cornbread was also good, but the side dishes were not very good. Some of the BBQ sauces were decent, but unorthodox flavor combination wise. Overall, I have to say its OK, but I wouldnt go back unless I lived nearby and wanted BBQ but didnt want to drive too far.
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Stephen Pletcher
This is a classic rib joint. Its been in this location forever, and on weekends the lines can be long to get in. Decorated with any and all manner of pig memorabilia - the more plasticky the better! Food is good and quantities are huge. Service is on paper plates with plastic utensils. You order and pay at the counter and the food is brought to your table or your name is called.
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Jeffrey Cote
Should have known better when I was the only one there. Pull pork sandwich with cornbread and potato salad. Terrible bbq sauce selection. Potato salad might as well have been made at Costco. Flies landing on my food as I ate. I didnt finish half of it and the girl just gave me an excuse about the flies that there was demo going on out back.
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Stephen Markarian
Not too many places like this left around anymore. I hope the locals continue to come here, and bring their kids (like I do) so people know this place is so good! Much better food than your average restaurant. Its a classic bbq (paper towel rolls built under the table for your messy fingers). Always a great meal.
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Tom Burke
Chicken was very red server said look at sign. It was smoked for 14 hours and. Fully cooked redness was the res out of smoking method.....sorry it looked nasty...she expected me to eat it.....l Refused....after some attitude she asked what. I would like instead .....to bad nice place. ..but who needs her attitude
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The American BBQ Restaurant & Catering
I have eaten at the American BBQ many times, and have had them cater parties for me, too. My favorites are the pulled chicken, and the corn bread (the best Ive ever had, and Ive tried a lot). My guests RAVED about the catering, and many asked for the owners name and number. Thank you, American BBQ!
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A Private User
A bit of a drive from Boston, but a beautiful one and well worth it. We had the most delicious real southern dry-rub bbq chicken, pork and ribs weve ever had. And the corn bread was so-o moist. We cant wait to go back- and will definitely have them cater our Superbowl party!
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Wayne Spinney
Have been going for years (...since 2011) as I work nearby. Have been dozens of times. Lunch, dinner, snack time and have had almost everything on the menu. Have never been less than happy. From the setting to the ambience to the workers and food. Great people, place and food!
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Tyler Christie
Basic local BBQ. Quality and flavor have been consistent on every visit for years. Sauces are on the sweet side with good flavor. Alcohol selection is limited but has enough variety to meet the need. I recommend the dry spice rub wings. Could sit and eat those for hours.
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JW Nichols
Always have a great food experience at American BBQ. The best corn bread Ive ever had. Sometimes I go just for that. Coleslaw just like Grandma used to make. Love the atmosphere. Wish the big barrel of peanuts was back, but the self serve popcorn is almost as good.
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A Private User
Love this place - it ranks up there with Blue Ribbon and other favorites for BBQ around the Boston area. The Memphis ribs are done perfect, falling off the bone with 3 great choices for sauce. Also, the deserts are hands down the best on the north shore!
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Zachary Grimshaw
Fantastic place. The food and service are phenomenal. You get a lot of food for a very reasonable price. Last time I went, I got a pulled pork sandwich, a side of baked beans and a slice of corn bread all for under $10. Highly recommend.
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Michele Odom
Looks like a little hole-in-the wall. However it serves up the best ribs, cornbread and southern cooking Ive had since I was in Georgia! Place is clean, staff is friendly, dont judge from outside appearance, go inside!!!!
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Jennifer A.
Our annual trip to MA is never complete without a visit to the BBQ! Excellent food and excellent service! I especially love that the quality never changes every time we go back we are never disappointed.
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Kristen Welch
We frequent the Rowley location and have always enjoyed our meal. The staff is friendly and the decor quaint. Pulled pork is one of our favorites, but have enjoyed the ribs, salad and burritos too.
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A Private User
American BBQ is fantastic! The ribs are to die for! The southern greens are a great side! Lets not forget the massive piece of corn bread! Fantastic place to eat with a great group of workers!
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Johnny Gunz
Love this place, great food, amazing takeout, priced well.... You really cant go wrong. Try it! Also theyve done catering for my work (200+) with seafood along with BBQ and it was great.
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Craig Capello
My brother in law turn me on to this place. Wicked good ribs! Hard to match in Massachusetts. If youre in the area stop by. It wont disappoint. Desserts and beer are excellent too.
