Rusty’s Bar-B-Q
7484 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL, 35094
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Address :
7484 Parkway Dr
Leeds, AL, 35094 - Phone (205) 699-4766
- Website https://www.rustysbarbq.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Scott S.
Cannot comprehend how this place would rate less than 5 stars! When you start with smoked meat that's so good one doesn't need sauce..you know it's gonna be good! The slaw was great- even better with House sauce added. Don't get me started on the coconut cream pie! Get some soon!!!
(5)Patricia G.
A great place for pork BBQ and beef brisket had the hamburger steak green beans and baked potato awesome
(5)Kristian B.
I found this restaurant on yelp and decided to check it out. I order a pulled pork plate with 2 sides. It was on a special so I received a side salad and dessert all for $10 plus tax. The Banana Pudding was pure AWESOME! The food was really good as well. Wil definitely come again.
(5)May W.
This place definitely deserves a Good, Bad, Ugly listing.... GOOD- SMELL. As soon as you pull up into the parking lot, you're immediately greeted with the smell of cooking meat over fire. God, that always lets you know your taste buds are in for a treat. FOOD. 5 stars for the food. Ribs were amazing. Like everyone's been saying: fall off the bone tender. Surprised the sauce isn't actually on the meat but having it on the side was cool. We got a chance to try all the sauces. Sweet and original were my fave. Not a fan of the white at all (tasted like tartar sauce), but glad for the experience. Great homemade sides: deviled eggs (awesome- needed a dash of paprika), potato salad (perfect amount of mayo), and two types of baked beans: sweet and spicy (Sweet was earthy and really good. Spicy had a nice aftertaste.) DESSERTS. Homemade pies. BEST coconut cream pie I've ever had. Found out it was a family recipe. You can definitely taste the love in there. The chocolate silk was definitely not of the no-baked variety. And my peanut butter pie was SICK; it was so good. Normally I don't like peanut butter pies because one bite, you feel like a lead weight has been dropped on your tummy. But their pie was light and fluffy and sooo good. The very best of Reeses peanut butter cups rolled into a homemade graham cracker crust. ROSEMARY BUSH. Right by the front door, there's a HUGE rosemary bush, carrying the scent of fresh rosemary into the air. We all stopped to smell the...rosemary. And it was awesome! Sure this place must smell divine in the summer. BAD- BATHROOM. Single stall. Old. Not very clean. Has definitely seen better days. Kicker was all that rust (at least I hope it's rust) *right* under the handle. Quite unsettling. UGLY- RACISM. Oh yeah, racism is still very alive and kicking in lil ol' Leeds, AL. Granted growing up as a POC in the South, it's something that I've had some first-hand experiences with. I can't help but be a little wary whenever I go to Southern Small Town, USA but honestly, I didn't think foodspotting AND yelp wouldn't have mentioned a HUGE side order we received there- free of charge. Background- I went there with two other friends: a white Hispanic girl and a black girl. As soon as we got in the door, my black friend was immediately given a disdainful look. We all ignored it since we were all starving, were just driving through and wanted to eat some of that delicious smelling meat we were smelling miles away. We place our order then go to find our seats in the dining room. The only other person in the place (older white guy- sure he's a regular) had this look of shock when he saw us go into the place. Glared at us the entire time we were getting our drinks then was barely concealing his anger when we sat down in the booth behind his. He immediately went to the other side of the room. KICKER: food comes. We inhale the wonderful smells and was just starting to really relax into the meal and the wonderful home-cooking when Rusty's mom shows up at our table. She was the one that had rung us up but was now checking on our table. She asked how we found out about the place. We immediately said yelp and foodspotting. Brief chitchat about the awesomeness of yelp then tells us that there's a BBQ contest throughout all of AL. She gives us a card with the website and instructions on how to vote. Handed the card to me and my Hispanic friend and THREW the card at my black friend. This was also after my black friend, who had the most interest in the contest, was asking her lots of questions about the contest. Questions were ignored and no eye contact given. We definitely left with a sour taste on our mouth. Normally Rusty's would the ideal place for me to visit. Mom and pop place, home cooking, family recipes, lots of love and pride in their ingredients and end product. The other servers were great. Very sweet and friendly. Rusty even came by our table to check up on us and told us bye when we were leaving. HOWEVER, Rusty's mom was our "server" for most of our experience. And judging from the reaction of their other customer that night (and from looking at all the other reviewers online), it's obvious they don't get a lot of non-whites that come in there to eat. And after this experience, we can definitely see why. My black friend was definitely not welcomed there. So to know that a simple detour off the interstate can cause you to step back 70 years in time was something that we didn't expected when we stopped for dinner that night. But that's exactly what we got. And that just makes me sad.
(2)Jake B.
Rusty's was recommended to us by the fine folks at Barber Motorsports (an amazing place in it's own right!). 5 stars for the food, and especially their house-made BBQ sauces. Pulled pork was everything you want it to be, and then some. The fried okra was delicious, and cooked almost as well as my granny's. But their collard greens were out of this world! I also tasted their ribs, which were succulent and tender. The deviled eggs were good, but it's hard to mess up a deviled egg. We came home with a couple bottles of their sauces.
(5)Jessica F.
Eating here is like being a small town shop. The staff knows all about the history of the building and there are touches from Rusty's life throughout the restaurant. The food was good, fresh, and filling.
(4)Cecil C.
Good Q. Lunch portions seemed a bit small, but the quality was high. The white BBQ sauce was new to me, it is interesting.
(4)S C.
Four sauces one white three red. Red sauces are running but not too vinegary. Sweet sauce is incredible, white is good too. Best Mixture is three-part sweet one part house Ask for meets with no sauce. Ribs had really nice flavor not super smoky but tender. Pork really good flavor as well. Deviled eggs were good and potato salad was above average. Definitely worth a return here
(4)Steve C.
I went to this restaurant based on reading the reviews. I was in town on business visiting a customer. Reading the review from the person claiming racism, motivated me to go. I was looking for it, but was disappointed because I didn't find it. I found a restaurant with employees that didn't care about the race of a person. They did care about people and treating every customer with respect and dignity. I did find something in this restaurant that I don't find in most other restaurant in the South. Southern Hospitality. I showed up 15 mins before closing. It was 7:45p, and they closed at 8:00pm. The manager was super nice and killed me with kindness. She went out of her way to explain things. I did not feel the rush vibe from the staff that normally occurs when showing up at a restaurant right before closing. I saw the manager accept customers that walked in 30-45 mins after closing. One of the customers was a black man, who was indecisive. She was patient and sweet to him, letting him take his time. He walked in at 8:30pm. I ate small Ribs, tiny portion of Pulled Pork, side of Potato Salad, side of Beans, and some Banana pudding. Ribs were definitely falling off the bone. Sauce was separate because each table had four BBQ sauce bottles to choose from. I used Spicy, which was good. Beans were excellent. Pulled Pork was tender. Potato Salad had large chunks of potatoes. Banana pudding was real good. It appeared to have Nilla Wafer cookies in it. Around 8:45pm, the Manager came within proximity. I asked her if she closed at 8:00pm. She said yes. I told her that most restaurants would give off a weird vibe that you need to leave because it was past closing. I said that she wasn't kicking anybody out. She said that her job wasn't to kick people out but to feed people. I thought that was cool. Check out this place and make your own judgement. They will not disappoint. One more thing, I am not white, I am a POC, and did not feel any racist vibes. I only felt the Manager's genuinely sweet caring of customers. She did say her job was to feed people.
(5)Christina A.
Yum! Unexpected from the front of the building but great flavors! The ribs melt off the bone
(4)Hans W.
This is the best barbecue I have had in my life time. Some claim to have fall off the bone ribs but this is place is the truth. Smoked to perfection !
(4)David J.
Tried rusty BBQ for lunch food was good but was it ever so pricie BBQ plate with two sides and reg drink $13.00 Can't afford those price is
(3)Ashley A.
I've always liked this place. They are so nice and treat you like an old friend. Their ribs are incredibly tender, and everything has a lot of flavor. My favorite thing is a slice of coconut pie to take home.
(5)Laura G.
Rusty is a great chef who will make you feel at home. The ribs are outstanding, as are the homemade desserts. Big groups should call ahead, although this casual restaurant does not take reservations. They cater events large and small. It's worth the drive from Birmingham, especially if you are visiting The Outlet Shops of Grand River, Bass Pro Shops, or the Barber Motorsports Park. Give them a try!
(5)Trevor W.
Found this gem thanks to Yelp after leaving the races at Barber Motorsports Park and apparently it is well known to the drivers and Indy staff alike. While dining after the race, Charlie Kimball dropped in for dinner and hung out with the owner Rusty for a bit. He even signed some memorabilia like several other Indy stars who dropped by over the weekend did. The staff here are super nice and the restaurant is quite spacious with large booths and several round tables that can seat a good sized party. Easy access to Hwy 20 in both directions. Now I'll be honest, I've had barbeque from most parts of the South, but for some reason had never experienced Northern Alabama barbeque and the White Barbeque sauce. What a treat! I always order the same way when I try a new barbeque joint: give me what you do best! I loaded up a half and half plate of ribs and pulled pork with spicy beans and deviled eggs. Staff brought it over and told me about the 4 sauces on the table: house, spicy, sweet, and that white barbeque sauce. Now I've had tomato and vinegar based barbeque before and am quite partial to it, but oh what a wonderful concoction of spice and texture Rusty has created. I was very pleased with how the sauce accentuated the pork and didnt drown the flavor. And the White sauce, well my Alabama friends said it's a staple (of which they apparently never told me). It was very unique and quite good. A vinegar and mayo base with mild spices to create a remoulade consistency. It paired well with both the ribs and pulled pork and a nice find all the way around. The spicy beans have a really nice kick, but not in a burning way. The pulled pork came with both tender and bark bits and was so wonderfully pink with the right amount of smoke. They do pork very well. The ribs were incredibly tender, just pulled right off the bone. Quite a bit of meat on them compared to most and very juicy. Tried the various sauces and even mixed them up a bit too. Was very pleased with the overall flavors created and will certainly recommend and head back this way! Stop by and give this crew your patronage. It is very deserving of it!
(4)David S.
Awesome food. Spicy baked beans, homemade bbq sauce. The ribs were amazing, the meat just fell off the bone
(5)John Mark D.
Rusty's is a really awesome gem if you find yourself in the Leeds area and in the mood for some BBQ. I've been here a few times and there is quality and consistency each time I go to try new items. The BBQ Sandwich is classic and you must try it. Their Rib Sandwich is delicious as well. They have an original sauce and a spicy sauce and I must side with the spicy especially if you want that extra kick in taste. The sides are always really good. Fries, baked beans, and fried okra are all great choices. Their dessert options look amazing even though I've never personally had any of them. This is THE place to eat if you're in the Leeds/Moody area.
(4)Bryan W.
This has been my favorite BBQ in the area. It's close to home, and I happened to stop by for a meal one evening. It was a tad expensive, but was good. Turkey was great, good Okra and spicy baked beans. I also had a delicious slice of pecan pie! Next time you are at the outlets, take a 5 minute drive for this treat!
(4)Brett W.
Really good bbq. I'm a regular.
(4)Daniel H.
Good BBQ, not great, but not horrible either. Every time I've eaten here I've gotten the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, and it was ok, a little dry/ overcooked, but still better than some BBQ out there. The only other complaint I have is the size of the sandwich. I felt cheated. Tiny little sandwich for $5, not cool. For the same price I can get twice as much BBQ at Huck's, tastes better too.
(3)Adam D.
Some of the best BBQ in the state! Rusty and his family do a great job. The food is always fast and dependable. Skip the big chains, and go to Rusty's
(5)Ken F.
Atlanta native found outstanding real BBQ in Leeds AL. Placed order with individual who turned out to be the owner Rusty. Did not know this until food was delivered. I order the pork salad-excellent portions . He suggested that on my next visit that I order ribs and he gave me a sample. The ribs are incredible. All BBQ is cooked in traditional manner. Sauces, all 4 types can be added at the table. This place is a MUST for anybody who loves real BBQ. A true find. Don't miss this one. I will be back!
(5)Chris D.
I stopped here last week on my motorcycle trip back to Texas from South Carolina. Rusty's was recommended by the clerk at the hotel where I was staying. I ordered the rib and chicken combo plate with onion rings and fried okra. The ribs were smokey, meaty and delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked, but appeared to be baked instead of smoked or grilled, perhaps that's an Alabama thing? The onion rings and okra were cooked fresh to order and excellent! Rusty's has a variety of sauces: House, Sweet, Spicy and White. Being from Texas, I have never seen "white" BBQ sauce before. An employee informed me that it is a Northern Alabama "delicacy" with a mayo base. It was pretty good on the chicken, but is an acquired taste. BBQ is so regional in nature. In Texas, we have beef brisket and hot links and sausage. Not so in Alabama. Ribs, chicken and pulled pork are the specialties. That's OK, everybody has their own tastes. Personally, if I find myself in Leeds, AL again, I will definitely put Rusty's on my "go to" list for BBQ. Next time I will go with the ribs and pulled pork. The place is definitely worth a try!
(4)Rod L.
Nothing fancy here, just good BBQ! Pork sandwich with a side of Okra is my choice for an excellent meal typically. Tried the Gumbo on a recent trip and it was fantastic!
(4)Dax B.
Grabbed some lunch here Saturday before a trip to the outlets. Two of us ordered the pork plate plus ribs (2) with fried okra and onion rings plus the cheeseburger with fries and devilled eggs (2) plus two drinks for a total of around $25. Kind of steep but whatever. The burger was the standout of the meats, hand formed and griddled which takes a little while. It had a nice bit of crunch to the meat but it was otherwise nice and juicy. Kind of like Sammy's burgers. The fries were ok and the devilled eggs were pretty good. The pork was a bit dry and had little bark; it may have been a leftover which is generally not a problem with 'cue. I was not provided any bread, although the menu notes the plates include bread another diner received some. The fried okra was good, although I could not tell if it was freshly breaded or just frozen but I like both. The best item was probably the onion rings which definitely tasted fresh, hot, somewhat greasy and crunchy, all in a good way (no, I was not healthy this day). The ribs ... well they had good flavor I guess but the meat literally fell off of the bone when I picked up a rib. I prefer my ribs to be a little more toothsome and require some pull to fall off the bone but some people surprisingly prefer overcooked meat. Counter service and she was nice enough. They did let us change the channel to olympic women's soccer which was nice. I'll return, but I won't be rushing back. Incidentally, there are 3 barbecue places within about a half mile on that stretch of Parkway Drive. I have not tried the other two (yet).
(3)Jared T.
I get take out here pretty regularly. I don't eat in as it has a little too smokey smell inside that is completely normal for a BBQ place. However I don't want to smell like smoke myself after I eat. The food is really good especially the ribs. They usually have deviled eggs that are good as well with the exception of the one time there was no relish in them. You can't go wrong eating here.
(4)MARCY B.
arrived in leeds late afternoon.after checking in at the hampton inn headed to rusty's with full support from the hamp inn staff. woo-hoo, the best pork sandwich to ever enter my mouth. rusty gave me a sample of his ribs,5 star tasty. also,i was introduced to north alabama white bbq sauce,very tasty. my favorite was the spicey. i hope someday soon when i am in the area i can treat my palate to rusty's bbq.thank you rusty!!!
(5)Alex P.
Great BBQ pork sandwich full of flavor. The turnip greens were top notch. Only reason I found this spot was thanks to yelp. Less than five minutes from the interstate and totally worth it.
(4)Michelle A.
This was THE BEST mac n cheese and pulled BBQ chicken sandwich I have EVER had! The tea was fresh brewed. My whole family couldn't stop talking about how good each of our plates were. Loved it!
(5)Buck B.
For the best BBQ in Alabama, or anywhere, head over to Rusty's! They have the best ribs, burgers and chicken I've ever tasted, and Rusty is the friendliest guy! I've eaten there many, many times and he always makes the time to come out and be friendly with the customers, asking if they enjoyed their meal. But the ribs are my favorite, so tender and falling off the bone. He's had his business for six years now and knows how to cook bbq!
(5)Don M.
Everything was excellent. The slaw had a pickle flavor which I really don't care for. I'd order a different side next time. That's my only gripe.
(4)Cash R.
Some of the best BBQ I've had in a while. The white sauce is excellent. And those spicy baked beans are so good I get them every time I eat here Pulled pork plate with some baked beans and onion rings is he way to go.
(4)Kerry F.
This is a family-run restaurant, casual dining, with a "y'all come on in" atmosphere. I haven't tried everything on the menu, but everything I have tried has been exceptionally good. My personal favorites are the pork sandwich, the spicy baked beans, and the peanut butter pie. Oh my god, y'all, the peanut butter pie. I've never had better, but I had just-as-good once, at the Blue Willow Inn, in Georgia.
(5)Mike L.
Another awesome trip to Rusty's. Everything was delicious as always, and I really enjoyed the homemade desserts. Fantastic. And I have to say that after reading the ridiculous accusations of racism below, that I have visited this restaurant multiple times, with people of many races including black, hispanic, asian, etc, and everybody has been served with care and friendly professionalism. These guys are NOT racists, they are awesome friendly people.
(5)Charisse W.
I must say that, as a black woman, and after reading May W.'s review regarding the racist treatment of her black friend by Rusty's mother - I was a little scared to eat here. However, I was tempted by all the great reviews about the food, so I decided to check it out. When I walked in, the lady who took my order at the counter greeted me with a smile and was very friendly. I ordered the smoked turkey plate with mac-n-cheese, collard greens, spicy baked beans and a peanut butter pie for dessert. I ate inside the restaurant. The smoked turkey was EXCELLENT, tender and well seasoned; I tried all of the BBQ sauces which were good as well, although I didn't care for the white sauce. The Mac and cheese and baked beans were VERY good. The collard greens were seasoned well but mushy and I wasn't sure about eating them after May W's review . The peanut butter pie was AMAZING. All in all a good, though brief experience and BEST of all no one (not the staff or other customers) made me feel uncomfortable for eating in the restaurant 'while black' . Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that it can't happen here, I'm just saying, it didn't happen to me TODAY (5/28/15). And for that, I am thankful
(4)Paul S.
A talanted Chef with fresh ingredients and a friendly staff makes this place an icon of the community. Famous for pork and ribs they also serve turkey, chicken, and arguably the best hamburgers in the state of Alabama. Daily specials showcase Rusty's culinary skills and the homemade desserts like carrot cake, chocolate cream pie, banana pudding, and coconut cream pies are made from scratch.
(5)Michelle Q.
Rusty is an Indy car fan and I'm a barbecue fan. A match made in heaven. This was highly recommended from friends of ours in Indy car. We were glad we stopped in. Barbecue smells delicious and tastes even better. There are so many down home menu items I had a hard time deciding which ones to chose. Hubby ordered the pulled pork bbq, fries, beans. They give the option of hot and they mean it :) I ordered the mixed bbq, deviled eggs (which tasted like my grandma made so they are perfect), potato salad, and beans. Everything tasted delicious. Right amount of smoky, juicy goodness and a bit of a bold kick with the sauces. Washed down with Southern Sweet Tea. Really enjoyed the decor, esp the Elvis Market Square arena poster. Kicking it old school :) Rusty stopped by all the tables to say hi and check on the food. Extremely friendly and had kind words to say about the visiting race fans. Definitely keeping this on our must visits for the next race.
(5)Tara W.
My husband and I stopped by Rusty's while traveling. The food was very fresh and homemade. The BBQ sauce was a little more sour than I'm used to, but was still very good. There desserts were to die for! Wow. Homemade and super good. My husband who is a huge banana pudding person LOVED their pudding. He even had a second order of it. I had the peanut butter pie. Super tasty and perfectly sweet. It even had peanuts in it. The owner came to our table to ask how everything was. He was very friendly and nice.
(5)P M.
Great BBQ pork and ribs. I drive past two BBQ restaurants in my way to Rusty's. That's because the food at Rusty's is better. The house bbq is delicious. They have good quality buns, not the cheap ones other BBQ restaurant use. I don't really care for banana pudding, but there's taste different. It's creamier than just out of the box vanilla pudding.
(5)Adam B.
Hands down, the best BBQ I've ever had. Service is great, always friendly and fast.
(5)Jason H.
Normally this place gets a five star but the last few times the ribs have been a little overcooked and slim. I will be going back
(4)Jacklyn H.
In the fall/winter I always get the Brunswick stew with a grilled cheese. It's hands down the best stew in town! In the warmer months I get either the ribs which fall off the bone or a cheeseburger which is fantastic!
(4)Lynda H.
Traveling through, it was recommended we check this place out. Mmm mmm mmm ... Yes sir. Finger lickin' good. I'll probably never go through Leeds Alabama again, but if I did, we would be stopping here again. Good job, chef.
(4)David P.
GREAT bbq, friendly service and fair prices. Every time we are near Barber Motorsports we make sure to fit in at least a few trips to Rusty's -- try their Brunswick Stew (basically a whole bunch of rib meat and a lil' broth and a few veggies -- this is HEARTY and delicious stew. In addition we love the rib sandwich and Rusty's spicy bbq sauce - all the sauces are homemade secret recipes and good, though the spicy sauce is special. Finally, no meal at Rusty's is complete without a piece of homemade pie -- coconut pie is good, the Peanut Butter pie is so creamy light and decadent it will blow you away, literally the best piece of pie ever -- just heavenly. If you are near Leeds and especially if you are at Barber Motorsports -- treat yourself to Rusty's you'll be glad u did.
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