Saw’s BBQ – Southside

The smoked chicken meal was stellar! The meat was moist and tender. The red and white sauce were complementary and delicious! The cheese grits were smooth and tasty. I was quite pleased and impressed!

They warmly greeted, and then served some of the best smoked and fried food. Brisket, chicken wings, chill, hush puppies, Mac n cheese, banana pudding, pork rinds (skins) and this lemonade with basil and sweet tea chicken

Nice people and tasty food, we came to try the white sauce and it was really good. One thing is I think garlic fries would be better if it was like a garlic parm seasoning rather then a wet sauce. It makes the fries soggy.

So, I was waiting for a family member to have surgery at UAB Highlands and decided to take the short walk down to Saw's BBQ. (2 blocks away) Just walking up, it had a very established vibe, and the inside of the restaurant felt the same. Upon entering, I was greeted and shown a menu that I posted. I always feel like a great BBQ restaurant can be judged by its Brisket, so I decided to order the Brisket sandwich with a side of fries and a tea. The cost was $21. The sandwich comes with grilled onions, pickles, and a horseradish sauce, and the lady who brought it recommended their BBQ sauce as well. Let just say that I made an excellent choice and will be back to order something else on the menu. But then again, I may just have to order that sandwich again.

OUR FAVORITE! We stop here and Dreamland every time we’re in the area. This spot is my husbands favorite for the white sauce that’s on the chicken. It’s truly delicious. The banana pudding is to die for.

If you are looking for actual barbecue and not baked meat, then this is the place for you!!! They have an old school offset smoker in the back and the smells in the parking lot are to die for. The food was truly amazing and the staff was very friendly and made you feel like you were visiting old friends. Everything we had was delicious, but the brisket was on point, the wings were perfect and the Mac n Cheese will make you slap yo mama!!! We stopped by on our way back from Arkansas to South Carolina and are already planning to go back just to eat here!

Took my son who attends UAB there for lunch today. Food was absolutely delicious. The service was amazing!!!!

On a road trip back home to Texas, we discovered SAWS from the reviews. We’re bbq aficionados and boy howdy the place has great eats. If we had an extra day we’d go back! YUM.

The Colonel, the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich with tomato and pimento cheese, is ridiculously decadent, the chicken just melts in your mouth. Saw's barbecue, particularly the chicken and pulled pork, is consistently the best BBQ in town

One of the best burgers 🍔 in Birmingham!!! I didn't have a bun (because of my own dietary restrictions) and didn't miss it. Yep, it was that good. Fast, friendly service and laid back atmosphere...

I will start by saying I wanted just a good old fashion hamburger and they did not disappoint. It was amazing. I opted for the garlic fries with it which wasn't bad by no means but was more than I was looking for. The banana pudding was amazing. The place was very clean, friendly staff, amazing food I will be honest and say I debated with giving four stars for the simple fact of the price which I find to be a little much for a combo and adding a dessert with it and paid like 23 dollars and some change. So just know it won't be cheap to eat there but the food was amazing though.

This was the perfect spot to experience what true southern Alabama hospitality and food is all about! I absolutely loved the Alabama white sauce, but if you're looking for something amazing, try the sausage hushpuppies. This hidden gem is the perfect hole in the wall must try! Amazing BBQ and family style atmosphere. I'll definitely be stopping here again on my way through town again.

Staff is incredibly friendly. Fast service. GREAT BBQ. Conveniently located by UAB. Counter service w a relaxed atmosphere. Best BBQ in Bham.

Best fried chicken sandwich that I've ever had...ever. The Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich is worth driving across the country to eat. All of their other food is also top notch but that chicken sandwich is the best in the country and I have eaten a LOT of fried chicken sandwiches.

Checked out reviews and decided to get a smoked chicken sandwich from this spot…only to call and they didn’t have chicken, opted for a burger, and LET ME TELL you, it was probably one of THE BEST BURGERS I’ve had from anywhere!! Will definitely be back!!!

Great food, fast service and friendly employees!

Sweet tea chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and extra side of white sauce, you're welcome 😊

Exceptional service, and they quickly remember your name and face if you come in a few times. I don't eat at any other Saws bbq.

Only issue is they are only open during lunch hours, so you have to get there at the right time.

Food was amazing. Portions were nice. Fried okra so good your mama will slap herself.

Awesome BBQ pork! The meat was tender and sauce was delicious - light and flavorful with just a hint of "heat". I had the sandwich combo with sweet potato fries and sweet tea. I honestly believe the sweet potato fries were the best I've ever eaten! You simply must try them. The sweet tea was wonderful. I love my tea Southern sweet, and Saw's is great! This was my first time to Saw's, but I will be back!

I had the Fat Sam. What a great sandwich!
It was big and bold! Sweet like an Affair and rich and favorable like a Dragon's Belly!
The service was attentive but, much to my disappointment, not opinionated. However, the place was tastefully draped in Blazer pride.
Thanks Saws for a great experience. And, thanks for a beautifully authentic sandwich, worthy of its name.