Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q is a staple in Bessemer, Alabama, that has been around since 1957. The family-owned restaurant started as an ice cream and hamburger stand and gradually expanded over the years. It is the place to go if you’re looking for authentic, mouthwatering Southern barbecue – and once you’ve eaten here, you’ll compare all other barbecue to it for the rest of your life. The menu includes barbecued pork, beef, and ribs as well as hamburger steak and chicken filet. It’s uncertain whether the magic lies in the marinade, the temperature, the technique, or the special sauce, but what is sure is that it is definitely worth the visit when in the area.

1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020, Phone: 205-426-1400

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