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Bobby Q
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Event Planning & Services Caterers Barbeque, Caterers [Edit]
8501 N 27th AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-5982
- Hours:
Mon, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Tue-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
254 reviews for Bobby Q
Review Highlights
"must say they have the best mac and cheese ever."
(in 90 reviews)
"Louis ribs were the best ribs I have ever had."
(in 25 reviews)
"with mashed potatoes and roasted corn."
(in 29 reviews)
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254 reviews in English
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Review from vivian s.
Phoenix, AZ
2/1/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Until Bobby Q's entered my life i wasnt a fan of BBQ anything! made me kinda sad to see so many people enjoying some messy ribs but anyways I i digress...This place has changed my life for the better!. Their St. Louis ribs are fall off the bone AMAZING! and their Mac n Cheese is a must have! I have to admit this place has made me a bit of a ribs snob, if something doesnt come close to Bobby Q's i automatically right that place off.
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Review from Mitch P.
Phoenix, AZ
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tuesday Night. Walked in at 830pm, left 945pm. From order to being served 15 min.
This place is NOT a chain. Support your local Phoenix BBQ restaurants.
One of the few places in Arizona that serves Beef Ribs. Cannot over-emphasize this point..better than Claim Jumper..not even close. Beef ribs have twice as much meat as pork ribs but are much harder to find in restaurants.
They smoke all their meat on site and everything is super fresh. Melissa & Sawyer were fabulous and I really appreciated the 10% off for using YELP.
The only downside is that because we sat close to the chicken rack in the back near the kitchen we wound up smelling like a campfire. However we didnt really notice this until after we left and went back to the outside.
The cornbread starter and donut pastry ender was absolutely unexpected and refreshing.
Beef Ribs = $22.00
12. Oz Sirloin = $12.00
2 Non Alcoholic Drinks
Total was $45.00 with 10% off..Extremely reasonable, high quality, totally full. -
Review from Sean C.
Maricopa, AZ
1/3/2012
Ok, I'm a BBQ fan. St. Louis, Chicago, Philly, Memphis, Texas I love em all. I have often dragged my wife on BBQ treks for hundreds of miles. With that being said I have to begin by saying that Bobby Q has EXCELLENT BBQ. Tender, smoky and chock full o' flavor. I have been here multiple times and have never had anything that disappointed me...until last night. An event so treacherous and diabolical that it prevented me from rating them with 5 stars. The horror!
The in-laws were in from the East Coast and we decided to take them there for dinner. Everything was smashing and up to par as usual until dessert came. Now I have to go on record as saying that I always loved the heaping pile of scrumptious peach cobbler that they serve on the dessert menu. So much so that I convinced my table of 6 to order 3 since they are usually large enough to share and stunningly delicious. Every time I go to Bobby Q I finish off my meal with it and love to complain to my wife as I waddle out of the building (in the grand tradition of glutinous American excess) that I ate too much and my belly hurt. I was looking forward to lamenting my fate yet again last night. But alas, I was in for a shocking turn of events and was dubbed a deceitful liar by the entire table.
To my horror when the cobblers arrived, they were measly, sickly, ill-prepared portions and a pale shadow of what they were on previous visits. We were plagued with three bowls of undercooked (as in practically raw) peaches that tasted like they were straight from a can and a soggy, undercooked thin square of "crust" sitting on top as an afterthought. This flavorless absurdity could only have been more demeaning if it were capable of speech and threw dated insults at us. It literally looked like they dumped half a can of uncooked peach slices in a bowl and threw a wet piece of thin white bread on top. All three servings were like this. Now on EVERY occasion in the past the cobbler was gigantic, actually was cooked and warm, had a delectable FULL crust and tasted like it came out of Gramma' Cobbler's oven fresh. To this peach cobbler bizarro universe doppelganger I spit at thee and thine preparer. Bah I say. BAH.
Of course, we complained to the waitress who was nice but said she didn't know that it was any different from normal. She went back to whoever prepared them and came back saying that the preparer said "they're the same as they always were" which either proved the preparer's incompetence or their willingness to shame the establishment with a bowl full of cobbler-like lies. Our waitress even said she talked to the manager who went back to speak with the preparer...but said manager never came out to either see the imposter cobblers or speak with us about it, which rates as quite poor customer service. Overall, it left a dark mark on an otherwise belly -bustingly deeeelicious visit. Shame on you Robert Q, shame.
So, I will still eat at Bobby Q. as their dinner fare IS fantastic (assuming there are no more obvious but blatently denied changes such as with the cobbler), the environment is cozy and the staff are (generally) quite pleasant. However, I will be wary about ordering the dessert in the future and about the quality and integrity of their customer service skills. I would advise you to use the same caution. -
Review from Paula L.
12/28/2011
Not all barbecue is created equally. I'm from Chicago and grew up eating barbecue NOT pulled porked sandwiches or beef brisket, but pork barbecue ribs & rib tips from the south side of Chicago. Ya know, the kind where white bread and french fries are saturated in sauce at the bottom of the basket. Where you have to work a little bit to pull the meat off the bone. Where you smell the charred ribs a few blocks away. Now that's barbecue to me.
This does not mean that I cannot appreciate other types of barbecue. We spilt the pulled pork sandwich and slab of ribs. It was good, but I packed the leftovers for my husband's lunch today. When something is really good I don't share and sadly, the ribs we just okay.
I gave an extra star for the customer service. The hostess and waitress were polite, attentive and nice. Too bad more establishments are not as well run as Bobby Q. -
Review from Christopher A.
Comfort, TX
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Maybe my son and I have different tastes than most of the reviewers or ate here on an off night. Our experience was that the decor, menu, service, and presentation were all great, however the BBQ was tasteless. We ordered the Whole Hog to share. It included two types of ribs and two meats. The meats were all beautifully prepared, fall-off-the-bone tender, looked great, and then very little taste except for the sweet sauce on everything.
Maybe we are BBQ-spoiled living in Texas. -
Review from Sherry H.
Phoenix, AZ
1/19/2012
Although I admired the decor and the taste of the food... I was quite dissappointed with the size of the portions.
The pulled pork sandwhich on a regular sized Hamburger bun and a small dish of Macaroni and Cheese for $10 seemed like I really didn't get my money's worth. My dining partner had the brisket and he really couldn't finish it because it was very dry.
We were offered extra Bobby Q Sauce when our meal was presented, and then never recieved it.
And lastly, my dining partner had a domestic draft beer, and the waitress walked by the empty cup several times and never offered a refill...until after she cleared our plates off the table.
I'm not one to complain normally, and Bobby Q has been highly recommended to me by my co-workers, and I highly recommend it to my guests here at the Best Western, but now I would have to say I wasn't completely impressed with my experience. -
Review from Paolo P.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
12/19/2011
so we were from LA and somehow suddenly found the appetite for some good BBQ. While Phoenix is not known for its BBQ, we tried it out anyways, knowing that we're all hungry and could carve out any meat given in our direction.
we were dead wrong! we were expecting it to be another overrated and overpriced Lucille's BBQ down in California but oh my, we found a gem in Phoenix. We ordered the three meat platter and oh boy, it was good. me and my gf shared the platter, we got the st louis ribs, the brisket and the pork. the ribs were great, it falls off the bone and it's so juicy and tender. one of the best ribs i ever tasted, period. the brisket were unbelievable. smoked right, you'll taste every flavor of it. salty, meaty, and juicy, we were all happy just to be there at that time.
if you visit phoenix, make sure to visit BOBBY Q as it will never let you down! -
Review from David A.
Phoenix, AZ
2/2/2012
I have eaten here numerous times with my wife. Not sure what is better, the food or the service. They always make you feel at home and bend over backwards to give you great service. Food is hot and fresh. I take out of town guests here and EVERYONE loves it.
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Review from Gogo G.
Phoenix, AZ
1/18/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Food was out of this world!! We had a hard to please group, but everyone left more than satisfied. The wait-staff was also excellent!
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Review from Cliff R.
Lompoc, CA
11/27/2011
Found this place on Yelp while in town on business today. Looked like the place was run down and on the way to being washed up when I pulled up into the parking lot. Turns out that "run down BBQ shack" is the look that they were shooting for!
The inside is another matter. Obviously a BBQ place. But a very nice one indeed. Nicer and with more personality than Famous Dave's or Lucille's. If this is a chain, it doesn't feel like it. I sat at the bar (as I usually do when traveling). They have indoor and outdoor seating. Both looked comfortable and fairly well lit. And the place is CLEAN; including the restrooms!
The staff i dealt with was friendly and attentive without getting on your nerves. Obviously experienced and well trained.
I had the baby back ribs with mac & cheese, and grilled vegetables. The ribs were meaty and tender with an excellent BBQ sauce. Meat came off the bone easily. I ate them with a fork with no problem. The meal came with good cornbread and butter. The Mac & cheese was creamy and delicious. And the vegetables were grilled just right without being too soft.
Don't be put off by the rustic appearance of Bobby Q's. This is a well run restaurant that gets plenty of business. And they should. They have a smoker on premises, and smoke their ribs and brisket for the better part of a day. They also dry age their own beef on premises. I was told that the rib eye is superb. But that will have to wait for another day.
If you like BBQ, I just don't see how you could have a bad experience here. -
Review from Les S.
Glendale, AZ
1/2/2012
There's Famous BBQ, and there are Pit's along with several other places coworkers and the like have dragged me to. Let's face it, when it comes to BBQ everyone has a different take, and I don't like the overly sweet, globs of sauce thrown on at the last minute, in spite of claims it been smoked for hours. I'm not that big on loud country music and I don't want to go to a Ho- Down. I'm hungry; I want real ribs with meat on the bone. Good portions, albeit, I'll order the full rack of St Louis style ribs next time. The Rib's here do fall off the bone; they have a sultry smoky flavor. Corn Bread that is probably the best you can get and Beans, we'll I might work on those, but I come for the Ribs. Bobby Q is easy to see with its big sign visible from I-17, but might not be the easiest to find the first time, once you drive into the private parking area, I feel better. Safer, it's good to read there is security, but I haven't noticed them. Then again, I go for dinner.
This is the only Rib place that makes my mouth water; the Rib's are deeply smoked and taste like someone cared because they have a passion for RIbs. The service has been just right, every time I've been there, and not too long waiting for the check. I don't mind spending time in a restaurant, but when the plate is clean I like to go. My wife can have her BBQ Chicken, but I'm there for the Ribs. Other places, I'll think about and might eat, but these are the only Ribs in Phoenix that I won't say no to or have reservations about. -
Review from Mike M.
Glendale, AZ
10/21/2011
This is the BEST BBQ place that I've found in the PHX area. Everything I've tried here is amazing. The BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and smoky. Ribs are amazing. Baked beans are awesome. Corn bread is incredible. The service is always top notch. Ambiance and setting is really cool.
You can't go wrong at Bobby Q. Try it. You will be going back every time you are in the mood for BBQ. -
Review from Samara A.
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
The last time I was here it was named something else and my waitress was dressed like a naughty cop. I was 16 then...now it has taken on a brand new face! I'm probably last to know that this place doubles as a night club. A latin room and a hip hop club...it was amazing. I didn't get to eat dinner there so I can't speak for the BBQ but as far as the nightlife atmosphere in this area it gets 4 stars! Get there before 10, or the cover is $10 but still that isn't bad. They have just about every spirit there, and even using the premium well is no more than 7 bucks. Will be going back real soon!!! I am still wondering how they got my number to text me specials...but i can't complain because they are sending me some good stuff.
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Review from Jason P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Updated - 11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bobby Q is to legit to quit!
Having recently spent a few months in Texas and KC, I figured that Bobby Q would not match up or be as good as I remembered.
I was WRONG this place is great! While it's by no means the quality of BBQ, its some of the best I've had outside of Texas and better than many places in Texas.
The Brisket is moist, not as smokey as it should be, but it's tender and full of flavor.
The Mac N Cheese is excellent.
The Corn also kicks A.
AZ is lucky to have a gem like this in their city. Most places around the country can't even get close to this.
Hats off to Bobby Q!Listed in: Best BBQ
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12/6/2009
Everything we had was great.
I have had better brisket in Texas. But this place is as close as I… Read more »
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Review from Denise H.
Phoenix, AZ
9/3/2011
This place caught me off guard. I've driven past the joint a number of times and it looked like a divey bbq joint. Don't get me wrong, I love those. BBQ places should focus on making good food not trying to be trendy. Bobby Q's was able to accomplish both.
I ended up dining in the restaurant instead of the lounge or patio (which look fun) and was surprised by how trendy & well decorated the inside was. I ordered the Bobby Q's Amber Ale (made by Sonoran Brewing Company), the Q rolls to split with my table, and the pulled pork sandwich.
The beer was excellent. I don't care for most of the breweries in the valley. This one was perfect. It was a text book amber ale. The Q rolls, filled with brisket and lightly fried, were awesome. The brisket was able to shine. The cornbread that came to our table was excellent as well.
My main dish was the only reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars. The sandwich itself was amazing. It didn't need a lot of sauce to have a lot of flavor. The pork melted in your mouth. The only weak part was the side I chose, french fries. They were limp with little flavor. Someone else at my table ordered a side of the beans and those were pretty weak as well.
I'll definitely go back to this place. The food was fantastic! -
Review from Lindsey F.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/19/2011
My waistline theories go like this: if it's free, the calories don't count. This goes for items like free bread, butter, candies at the end of the meal and especially the free donuts they give me before I leave Bobby Qs. Those definitely do not count towards my waistline. Bobby Qs is a your run of the mill BBQ restaurant with fun (and slightly cheesy) decor, fatty yet satisfying and tasty food and overall a fun time. This restaurant is hidden off of random side streets but the catch is that you can see it from the 17.
Like I said, the food here is fatty but pretty good. Expect BBQ food with a chain-like feel. The atmosphere is the same. In summary, if you're in the area and get hungry, this is a great option. I think it would also be fun for a low key group dinner. Plus, they serve those donuts. Yum. -
Review from Miki P.
Chino Hills, CA
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food, great value, great ambiance, great service! Loved it! The delicious donuts that came with the bill were to die for! If Phoenix didn't suck so bad, I would consider moving here to be closer to Bobby Q!
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Review from Derrick Z.
Phoenix, AZ
12/13/2011
this is where i go for bbq in phx!!!
my family loves going here. we have gone in small and large groups. they are very accommodating. even with reservations it takes awhile to be seated. eventhough there is a lot of seating this restaurant is always busy. they even have private rooms. the restaurant is very nice inside and the customers are even dress real nice. looks kinda weird seeing folks dress professional in a bbq joint. if busy the parking kinda sucks.
the food is awesome! everything that my family has tried as been awesome. the corn bread and honey butter is delicious! the ribs, steak, chicken, grilled salmon, salads, fries, it's all good!
the servers seem to do a great job and never had one problem. great job!
i hope you enjoy this place because i do! -
Review from joyce k.
10/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
This isn't your typical bbq place, where you wear bibs and there's country music playing and bbq sauce flying everywhere - that's how we do it in Texas. At Bobby Q's, its more formal; there's a nice ambience, there's a full bar, and you eat with forks and knives.
The Pros:
The great service
The 10% off by checking in on yelp - yay!
The complimentary cinnimon sugar donuts at the end which are HOME MADE - dayum, those things were awesome
The pineapple drink - its a real pineapple filled with a ton of alcohol but guess what? It tastes like juice...which means its dangerous. Drink at your caution.
Cons
Their sides could be better - The mac and cheese was way too thick and unfortunately, didn't match the rave reviews.
Another interesting fact - there's a club next door so you can get your grub and then dance it off -
Review from Don N.
8/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
One line: Excellent Steak and BBQ Ribs, good portions, MUST GET the Mac N Cheese!
Bobby Qs is one of the best BBQ joints that I've eaten at.
Reservations: Open Table or you can call in. We were running late b/c of the 101 closure so we called in and they were willing to push our reservation back for us.
Parking: Two private lots. They even have a guy standing outside to direct you to the second lot if the main lot is getting full.
Drinks
Ordered the Bobby Q seasonal draft beer and my friend ordered a drink the waiter recommended: some mixed drink that came in a pineapple. Both were good. My friend really enjoyed the novelty of the pineapple.
Food - Both Entrees 5 Stars
We ordered the two ribs combo and chose St. Louis and Baby Back ribs. The meat on both was fall off the bone tender. I think I prefer the St. Louis ribs though. They seemed to have a little bit more flavor. The spicy and regular BBQ sauce that they served on the side was excellent for dipping the meat in.
We also ordered a 14 oz. ribeye steak. The aged steak was also really tender.. the kind of melts in your mouth deliciousness. They didn't season it with very much so it is an excellent steak if you enjoy the unadultered taste of meat. The quality of meat here is indisputably excellent.
Sides:
Mac N Cheese(5*)- MUST GET! The cheese was unbelievably creamy. I'd recommend that everybody choose this for one of their sides... so good that you really don't want to share.
Shoestring fries (4*)- good crisp fries to dip in the bbq sauce
Roasted corn (3*) - my friend really liked the roasted corn.. i thought it was just roasted corn.
Mashed potatoes (2*)- tasted a little too processed, too smoothed... I think I would have liked a little gravy but at the same time it was too salty and galicy.
Service: (4-5*) Just the right amount of attention.
Our server Daniel was really attentive and had some good recommendations, e.g. the drinks and mac n cheese. They were also pretty good about keeping the water glasses full. I guess part of the goal of the restaurant is to have the manager visit each table... which she did. It was very brief but I guess it shows an extra level of service? I'd also say the service was excellent b/c I forgot my hat and they set it aside for me at the hostess area to be picked up the next day.
Little weird: On the check the pre-calculated/recommended tip amounts were 18%, 18%, and 20%. I just found it odd that they didn't include the 15% mark and they included 18% twice.
This place is a little pricer... but well worth it if you got the cash.
P.S. Apparently there is some club/lounge in the actual restaurant. The decor, candle lighting and everything was right... the only detraction was the loud music and bass that could be heard through the wall. It wasn't unbearable but if you're here on a nice date you might want to request to be seated away towards the left side of the dining room.Listed in: Must Eats in Phoenix /…
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Review from Christine K.
Cupertino, CA
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
LOVE this place. Free cornbread, LOVE. Free mini-donuts at the end of your meal, LOVE. 10% off thanks to yelp, LOVE! My friends and I always get the Whole Hog Heaven. It's the most bang for you buck for sure and then some! I've tried all sorts of different combinations and would recommend everything EXCEPT the chicken, it was a little too dry for me. And ALL the sides I've tried are delicious: corn, mashed potatoes, shoe string fries, mac n' cheese...perfect! The Q rolls appetizer are a must-get appetizer with the Chipotle sauce! Service is always great too!
The Q Lounge next door seems like it would be a fun place to go post meal as well. We didn't go but it looked like it was bumpin' and they played some good music! -
Review from Carri K.
Phoenix, AZ
10/11/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I am not a bit BBQ fan but this place is fantastic! I didnt want to go here but my friends talked me into it. I am very surpised that I loved the food. The whole place smells amazing. Everything I have ever ate here tastes delicious. They even give you little donuts before you leave.
Friday nights they have a buffet and a DJ and music to dance to for happy hour. -
Review from Richard J.
Phoenix, AZ
9/17/2011
My boyfriend and I love BBQ. As some pretty serious BBQ lovers, we came to this place because of its reviews on yelp. Well, we were definitely not disappointed.
Service: Definitely great service from the wait staff and manager. The waitor did frequent checkbacks to our table (and those in our section). He didn't seem rushed or in a hurry, even though it was a busy night. This being a popular place to eat, I had assumed that we would get the "rushed waitor" treatment-- case was the opposite. The manager came by to check on our meal as well and we received some good recommendations for the future.
Food: All I can really say is A++ Amazing. We ordered a full baby-back rack of bbq ribs with macaroni & cheese & fries. Ribs were definitely the best we've had. You can tell they don't just slap them on the grill and throw some sauce on it. Mac & cheese was very creamy, just the way it should be! The fries were fries, what can I say...? They were good.
Overall: We're going back again and again. The resteraunt was loud at the time, but it's to be expected on a Friday night with music in the bar area. Didn't mind at all--everyone we saw there seemed as though they didn't mind either. -
Review from Tim R.
Mesa, AZ
9/15/2011 3 Check-ins Here
As a lover of BBQ, I cannot believe it took me 6 years of living in Arizona to find this gem. My girlfriend and I went here after much anticipation on a Sunday afternoon and we were blown away. This is not only THE best BBQ you can get in Arizona, but the service and ambiance are second to none.
We shared the Whole Hog feast and had enough left over for a late night snack. The cornbread was the most amazing, moist, sweet corn cake I have tasted. Beef ribs? Amazing, tender, juicy, beefy. Baby Backs? Fall off the bone and meaty, Pulled Pork? Juicy, smokey, melt in your mouth. Brisket? Full of sweet smoke and seasoning. I got an order of burnt ends to take home and the knocked my socks of with the seasoning and smoke - YUM!!!
The manager came by our table and chatted with us for a bit about our meal. She gave us a little history on how Booby Q's came to be. Later, our server came by and informed us we could pick any dessert we wanted - compliments of the manager. We picked the mud pie - again THE best I've ever had. At this point in the meal we were not surprised by the amazing-ness of the dessert. Wow! Hard to find service and attention to the customer like that anymore.
All in all this is now in my top 3 favorite places to not just eat, but to dine in Arizona. In my opinion, a 5-star dining experience should cater to all 5 senses - Bobby Q's did just that. If I could give a bonus star, I would. If you have not been to this restaurant, stop searching Yelp right now and make plans to go. You will NOT be disappointed. -
Review from Ruthie C.
Phoenix, AZ
8/28/2011
The pulled pork was absolutely wonderful. It was delicious. I had the mac 'n' cheese and ranch beans with it. The mac 'n' cheese was good but heavy. I thought the ranch beans were going to be like baked beans but they weren't. They weren't sweet like baked beans; they had a thinner red sauce on them and the flavor didn't work for me.
The cornbread was ok. The pieces looked like muffin tops. It was good, but I've had better.
We went here for dinner at 7:30 on a Thursday. It was loud and really crowded - too loud to comfortably converse with the two people I was dining with. -
Review from JJ W.
Phoenix, AZ
7/24/2011
Drove 30 miles to go to Bobby Q's Friday night for some drinks with my friends and when they scanned my ID at the door i was RED FLAGGED?! Said i didnt pay my previous tab?? Asked to speak with the manager and was denied by some 18 year old punk with a flash light....I simply called all of my friends who were inside or coming and told them to leave, and they did.
1st off I had never been there before in my life, 2nd let me talk to a manager??? No cool at all. Ive heard good things about this joint but now im not a fan. Funny how the 8 dollar and hour door kid can make a first impression a bad one. Go to Santisis or Jimbos nearby. The owners treat you with respect. -
Review from Kimberly T.
Phoenix, AZ
9/14/2011
Soooo good! The brisket appetizer was amazing! The service was fantastic and the Prime Rib was great! The best part was the Mac N Chz it was almost better than my own! Very impressed! And will be back again! My hubby loved the cornbread too!
I am soooo going back as soon as possible! -
Review from Brian M.
Peoria, AZ
5/24/2011
This was the first time I have been here since the name change from Bobby McGee's.
First appearance, it seems like the old place, with changes of course. The first thing that struck me was that all the Super Heroes were gone....those were the days when you could come in an have Batman (or if your lucky,...WONDER WOMAN) serving your food. But like all things, we have to grow up.
Ever since El Paso BBQ closed down on 43rd and Peoria, I have been looking for good BBQ. Well, lo and behold...at Bobby Q's, I FOUND IT!
Start off with the Q rolls (which is a beef brisket rolled in a tortilla and then deep fried) and go right into your 2 or three meat platter. OH YEAR! The brisket is great, the pork is pulled perfectly, and all the meats are tender, juicy and flavorful!
Kristi indulged in a traditional chicken fried chicken and I will be darned if it was not the best I have had in Arizona!
I had to force down the macaroni and cheese, which was also cheesy and flavorful, but I managed,
As we were leaving at 9:45 PM on a Saturday, the lines were already opening up for the party scene on the bar side....so it shows that even though its no longer the Bobby McGees I grew up with, it hasn't lost its lister for the night life!
Highly recommended! -
Review from Dave B.
Glendale, AZ
1/6/2012
Took my wife last night for her Birthday to try some place different and we were pleased! Being from the south (Georgia) I feel the "BBQ"...and this was actually very well done. We ordered everything meat -wise we could and would come back and feel comfortable ordering anything on the menu! Service was perfect, waitress did not hover over us and we certainly did not feel rushed. We will be back, thx Bobby Q!
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Review from Robert N.
Glendale, AZ
7/18/2011
Sunday afternoon the 4 of us arrived at Bobby Q. My elderly Aunt and her older sister and another friend makeup our dinner group. We were greeted and seated right away. There were two walkers in the group but no problem as the aisles were plenty wide and there was room to store them nearby.
Ashely was our server and while she was taking our beverage orders I mentioned "Yelp" for our discount, very nice! She also gave us seperate checks without a complaint,a very professional and a delightful person.
My Aunts had never heard of Yelp and thought they would have to exclaim "yelp"! to get the discount, very funny!!
I orderd the onion block which arrived quickly, the only better one we had tasted was the one from Tona Roma's now closed on Bell Rd.
I ordered the St Louis Ribs and they were sensational. I have had ribs all over and the "smokey" quality was the best and the amount of sauce perfect. The fact that they were hanging off the platter was very nice as well. My sides were a baked potato and grilled vegetables. The potato was large and piping hot, I "hot potatoed" myself twice, just the way I like. The veges were generous and delicious.
Two of the ladies orderd the Baby Backs Ribs and the comments were very positive. They ordered a variety of sides which were all well received.
One misstep was that a side of Mac and Cheese was received instead of the Pecan Slaw. No problem, the young man who brought out the plates returned with the desired slaw and more of the popular corn bread within a minute.
All in all, a great meal! All of us took heavy boxes home and the "Thank You" donuts were cute. -
Review from Nathan I.
San Diego, CA
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great BBQ! Visiting Phoenix for the first time and really enjoyed the Smokehouse Burger and Mac and Cheese. Cool ambience, excellent service, and delicious food. Our server Daniel was friendly and prompt and really made our meal an enjoyable experience. Ask for him when you come in!
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Review from Rudy W.
Oakland, CA
11/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
great bbq.
great service. great food all around.
been back here many times. maybe one of the best bbq ribs in phoenix. -
Review from Paul S.
Orland Park, IL
7/16/2011
Had the pulled pork and Mac/cheese. Very yummy.
Strawberry lemonade very tasty too. Nice decor/ambiance and very friendly service.
My first official food consumed in Arizona - it was a fine choice!!!
I'll be back! -
Review from Robert L.
Tustin, CA
7/8/2011
I have never had BBQ in the South, Texas, or anywhere outside of California (except Bobby Q), but of all the places I've tried, Bobby Q is my current favorite BBQ place EVER! I found this place on Yelp and came here while on a trip to Arizona. The place was pretty crowded but we only waited about 15-20 minutes. We ordered babyback ribs, St. Louis ribs, corn, and mac&cheese. They also give you DELICIOUS AMAZING CORNBREAD!
Everything was excellent. The St. Louis ribs were the best ribs I have ever had. They were extremely tender and had a nice flavorful bark on the outside with dark grill marks. Their BBQ sauce was equally awesome and the kind I like -- a bit more on the sweeter side, less on the vinegary side. The babyback ribs were also tasty, but not as flavorful (and less meat of course) than the St. Louis ones. The sides were good but more forgettable due to the sheer perfection of their ribs.
I don't know if I will ever be in Phoenix again, but this place is a must-return if I ever am. Oh and at the end of the meal, they gave us complimentary, piping hot FRESH cinnamon donuts! That double-won me over. I want Bobby Q right now.Listed in: Ribs and BBQ!
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Review from Arana W.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 9/5/2011
After the review (below) of my catered dinner from Bobby Q, I received this email:
I would like to apologize for your catering experience. We pride ourselves on our food and take negative reviews very serious. I've shared your review with the owner and the kitchen manager. I would like to invite you and your family in for dinner on us. We would like to prove to you the quality of our food. Just call me directly and make a reservation. Again, we apologize for your experience.
Jason Gilliland
Restaurant Manager
I wasn't sure how I felt about accepting a free meal - that was really not a goal when I wrote the first review. In fact, my first thought was why should I waste my time on doing this food again? But - I was very impressed with Jason's email and decided to give it a shot. He wasn't asking me to change my review - he was aksing for a chance to prove how good they can be. If it was terrible, he was running the risk of me updating with an even worse review.
My roommates and I all had the day off today, and around lunch time we were discussing food. We were definitely in the mood for BBQ. I called Jason, and he immediately set up our reservations for dinner tonight.
Complete breakdown on the experience -
The room was nice! Actually, the place was MUCH nicer than I expected a BBQ place to be - but not so stuffy we felt underdressed.
Our server was Ashleigh - she was 100% on point tonight! From her brief rundown on what Bobby Q is and what to expect, to menu descriptions, keeping our water and iced tea full, checking back at perfect intervals and - my *wow* moment of service - when she dropped off the moist towelettes, the packages were pre-opened! Sounds silly - but when you have BBQ greasy fingers, those packages can be a bitch!
The food - holy mother of wow - this was the same place as the last review? The food was made with the same recipes in the same kitchen?? The only thing that tipped me off was the cornbread - still over the top amazing!
The three of us split the Cajun shrimp appetizer with garlic toast points. While it did not have the level of kick I've come to expect from BBQ shrimp, the flavor was incredible. Adding in the rosemary was a dash of genius, and the 6 shrimp were perfectly cooked. This is a recipe I'd LOVE to have!
Wedge salad - HUGE! In addition to the iceberg, tomato, bacon and bleu cheese, there was bacon. Not just the baon bits - but big chunks of Meat Candy. The blue was one of the richest and creamiest I've tasted.
For meats, we had brisket, rib eye, St. Louis style ribs and beef ribs. Across the board, each was fantastic! Just as the AKC is looking for the "ideal" of each dog - the meats we ate tonight could be held as the ideal against which all other meats were judged. Each of the four was a perfect example of what that meat can become, when prepared perfectly!
The cole slaw does have good flavor - and I adore the fine shred they use. So now it's two thumbs up for flavor and texture. The mac and cheese was incredibly rich and creamy. The baked potatoes - well, they are well prepared baked potatoes. Either they're done right or wrong - not a lot of middle ground - and these were right.
I aldo enjoyed the featured beer - the Bobby Q Amber - which is brewed by Sonoran - so that was double local goodness.
I'd love to be able to review the peach cobbler - but we had already given up and filled boxes with leftovers to be tomorrow's lunch. None of us had room for another bite.
Then Ashleigh brought the donuts. Damn donuts! Perfect, warm and soft, cinnamon sugar fried rings of perfect! I knew I was full. I knew I shouldn't eat anything more. And I am so lucky she only brought one for each of us...otherwise I'd still be there eating more and more and more of them!
Fantastic dinner - all of us were incredibly happy from beginning to end with the entire experience.
Thank you Jason - if you wouldn't have reached out, I never would have known what I was missing!
We will definitely be back!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/14/2011
This rating is based on catered food - I haven't been into the restaurant since it was Bobby McGee's… Read more »
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Review from T. P.
Irvine, CA
10/26/2011
Everything is relative to the area. So I will say that this is definitely the best in Phoenix or anywhere else in Arizona. No chain or mom&pop shop can compare to Bobby Q's.
I ordered take out but their little after dinner doughnuts were a nice twist to bbq. And the cornbread was certainly better than average. My favorite part comes when we speak of the macaroni&cheese. Who and how in the world did someone in Phoenix learn how to make mac n cheese like this ?! I was skeptical when I looked at it because it was an off-white color. But it was creamy and full of rich flavor. I ordered the smoasted chicken and drizzled some of that bbq sauce on it. It was well cooked and the bbq sauce was high quality with a little zip and long lasting good after taste. Strongly recommed the sauce (on the smoasted chicken) and mac n cheese.
Your mouth will water when we talk about the peach cobbler. It's not the best I've had (3 places I've tried around the world have been better) but it's a B+++++. The crust is almost candied and melts in your mouth. The flavor is NOT too sweet or powerful to the point where you can only eat a few bites. It was well put together.
To top it off, the person who answered the phone and took my order (and my money) had her customer service skills in high gear. She made me want to return because I felt like I was being taken care of. Big smile, plenty of suggestions on whether I wanted her to include an extra cornbread or a couple extra doughnuts....at no charge. Very accomodating so I had no problem living her a nice sized tip. She made the experience enjoyable and I will be back time and time again!!! -
Review from Ryan R.
Phoenix, AZ
5/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
As we neared Bobby Q's from the rear entrance in the dark, my wife and I had to assume it was the popular bbq place by the glowing Christmas-style lights adorned on the roof and beer signs on the side of the roadhouse-inspired building, as there aren't any signs to notify potential customers of it's presence from that entrance.
Upon nearing the building on foot, I was impressed with all of the outside seating available, complete with an outside bar and several TV's.
We were promptly seated, as it didn't appear very busy for a Saturday evening. The hostess and waitress were very friendly and knowledgeable. Soon after ordering our drinks, we were given two pieces of cornbread, which were tasty and not just regular square, dry cornbread that comes from the box.
Soon after we each ate a piece of cornbread and had consumed some our drinks, we couldn't believe it when our order arrived so quickly! (I've had to wait much longer at Dairy Queen for food). I got a half rack of St Louis-style ribs, which were very good, but a little more expensive than other places charge, but worth it for the quality of service and cleanliness of the restaurant. The macaroni and cheese didn't disappoint us. It was very cheesy and pleasing to the taste buds. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they give a ten percent discount when you check-in there on yelp, which is always an added incentive.
After finishing our meal, we were given a couple of "Thank Q's," which are their freshly made small doughnuts that are a nice little complimentary dessert.
Overall, I was impressed with the restaurant and plan on returning there. I would definitely recommend it to friends, or anyone who wants to have a good time with a large party. -
Review from Shannon B.
Jefferson City, TN
3/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
The atmosphere is unique, unlike other bar-b-que places I've been to. The patio is much like a garden patio at a home with brick walls and plants high enough to block the traffic / side street noises. The indoors has a rustic, yet, elligant patio feel to it with the brick walls and rustic wood ceilings. The furniture is again, more of a patio feel than a typical bar-b-que restaurant. The noise level was not too loud that you couldn't hear people at your own table.
The food was wonderful! Although my husband said their burger was too greasy, that was the only downfall. My brother and I had the St. Louis ribs. The way they caramelize the bar-b-que sauce on the ribs is great. They aren't runny with sauce dripping down your hand. The rib meat falls off the bone and easy enough to eat with a fork or picking it up.
The sides were great. I had the macaroni and cheese which was definitely homemade. Not runny and not too dry. The cheese flavor was not too strong either.
I would be prepared to wait a bit for a table because they appeared to always be busy. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would go back again! -
Review from Jason B.
Lebanon, OR
3/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Solid food choices, great happy hour beer prices, and lots of room for large groups, Bobby Q's is one great place. I had the 3 meat combo with baby backs, beef ribs, and brisket. Ribs were tender and moist, and the brisket was fall-apart good. My only complaint would be the sweetness of the BBQ sauce, but then they provide you with a spicy option at your table when the food comes out, so problem solved!
Bonus, when you check in on Yelp you get a 10% discount off your bill. And props to our server Emmy, who did a great job dealing with 6 wise-ass baseball fans and kept our whole meal running smoothly. I will DEFINITELY be back to Bobby Q's on future visits and I highly recommend it! -
Review from Julie R.
It's an All American BBQ joint... with an adjunct, weekend Latino dance club.... Yeop.
What you MUST order:
Appetizer: Q- Roll
Side: Mac n Cheese
Main Dish: Anything
Alcoholic Beverage: Shipwrecked.... only need one for the WHOLE table
Try to sit outside, really nice atmosphere.
Fish Fry Fridays during Lent (comes with Two sides for $10.99)! And don't forget to tell the waiter about the Yelp 10% off Discount! AND you don't even need to order dessert because they give you FREE Cinnamon and Sugar Donut Holes!
Unusual thing is that on Friday and Saturday nights there's another side of the bar that opens into a club. Does NOT affect the dining experience. Our Cabbie told us it was SUPER GHETTO, we'd probably be mauled immediately upon entrance, and possibly beat up by thugs- not the case. Very safe.
