Saw’s Juke Joint

One of the best places to buy a burger in Birmingham! My wife loves the Sweet Tea Chicken sandwich! I finally got a taste of their delicious greens! I have got to try the BBQ and Greens next go around. (or do I order the Carolina Burger again?) I know — I will order both and carry one home!
I love the atmosphere and servers are always friendly, Fast becoming one of my favorite restaurants.

First visit to Birmingham and HOLY HELL… where has This restaurant been all my life!!! The service, the drinks, the music, and BY GOD THE FOOD! Best Carolina burger I’ve had in my life and I’m from North Carolina!
Ps don’t forget to order the fried corn or smoked wings… and bring stretchy pants.

The Juke Joint is one of my favorite restaurants in Birmingham. We go there WAY too often — but it’s just so good! The beer list is great and includes lots of local beers (the wine list isn’t that great, so I’d go for a beer). They have live music a lot at night, so it’s a fun bar spot even if you’re not eating. I usually get the boudin and fried pickles. I’m actually sort of obsessed with the fried pickles — I order them to go all of the time! The pulled pork sandwich and the smoked wings are pretty incredible. The nightly specials can also be great.
One thing I love about Saw’s is that it works for a variety of people. My parents usually frequent chains and can be hard to entertain when they come into town. They’re picky in the sense that they don’t like to try new things. But, they both love Saw’s and ask to go whenever they’re in town. There seems to be something for everyone. It’s got a great atmosphere, and they do well with groups. It’s definitely our favorite neighborhood spot.

Tip:
If there’s live music, don’t sit at the bar unless you want to YELL to your friends next to you!
Good drink selections and delicious food! I love the fried green tomatoes – spicy and fresh! The BBQ chicken potato is my fave — it’s gigantic.

I can’t say enough about the Juke Joint! I dine there often and I’ve tried everything they serve including many of their specials. I’m not a huge fan of the Carolina burger but I can honestly say there’s not a dog on the menu — it’s ALL some of the best food you’ll find in the city. The service is above average and the food usually comes out pretty quick. Word of advice — they pack it out on lunches and weekends, so come early if you’re on a schedule.

This place was recommended by BuzzFeed (50 Things You Simply Must Do In Birmingham), along with me entrée.
For an appetiser I ordered the loaded stuffed tater, which turned out to be a gargantuan potato the likes of which I’ve never before seen, baked and loaded with green onions, bacon, pork, chicken, and smothered in BBQ sauce (Saw’s sauce — NC vinegar-​based). For the main course, I ordered the smoked chicken, which came with pickles and North Alabama-​style White BBQ sauce. As I drink, I chose a local brew: an Avondale Battlefield IPA.
I would probably rate the stuffed tater ⁹⁄₁₀ and smoked chicken ⁸⁄₁₀. The ambience is very chill and down home, like an upscale biker bar.

I would have to say this is my favorite BBQ in town and the best set up of any the Saw’s locations.
Just thinking about Saw’s is making my mouth water with their sweet or spicy BBQ sauces on top of their smoked pork or chicken sandwiches!
Give it a try!

One of my favorite BBQ places on Birmingham. Everything here is delicious and the service is usually extremely fast and friendly (though there’s often a 30+ minute wait for a table one weekend night). My only complaint is that they frequently run out of the baked potatoes in th evenings which is my favorite thing here. Great place though.

Maybe the best burger in Bham, great selection of beer, casual and fun atmosphere!

Best burger ever! I mean the park and greens is great too but that burger! I go every chance I get, totally worth waiting in line! And they have the best ice too! Everyone is friendly and patient with all the newbies that don’t know the menu

I came here with friends last night and we asked the hostess to please seat us on the patio. After sitting out there for close to 15 minutes and not one staff member greeting us or asking if we wanted anything to drink as several of them just walked right past us as we weren’t even there, (they were not busy) we decided to just go to the bar and order/​dine there. I soon realized after observing the FOH staff that not one of them seemed anywhere near organized with a slither of any since of urgency. It’s a good thing the kitchen staff made up for it with great food, which is not the issue at any of Saws’ establishments. Fried green tomatoes, pork and greens, and sweet tea fried chicken sandwich were all on point and a complete delight. I think I will stick with the other locations from now on where I can receive auto pilot southern hospitality.

I get the same thing every time because it is literally THAT GOOD. Smoked wings with white sauce. The apple pie is very good too.

Horrible. DO NOT go here you will be let down. Highly over rated. Horrible. All I can say is simply horrible. This is worse then a shitty collage bar. The food sucked starting with the «onion rings» they we’re not properly battered or fried. The music was constantly being interrupted with the owners cell phone DINING over the radio with continuous dings and typing of texts, and the entire restaurant could here it.
The food and drinks don’t even come in actual glasses or plates, served only on shitty Styrofoam, showing what the owner is willing to put into his establishment. The bathroom was filthy and covered in piss, the soap dispenser was broken and dilapidated, the paper towel dispenser is broken. Every aspect to cut corners and be a cheap fuck was displayed. I strongly would not recommend.

Had the popular Sweet Tea Chicken Sandwich, a down-​home version of the #chickfila sandwich, possibly slightly better. The homemade peppery white sauce is a perfect pair with pickles. A generous portion of sweet potato fries is always appreciated! I will be back for certain!

The fried okra is back and oh so divine!!! Seriously my fav item on the menu. Oh and I cannot forget about the smoked wings! Delicious!!! Excellent service too. Love it all! My husband especially loves the Bushwhackers lol!

Dont give many 5 star reviews, but this place is awesome! Looking at other reviews, many people agree with me. Many people have recommended it to me for a long time and we were finally able to stop by and see it. The atmosphere was exactly what I love… Was laid back, friendly, good music. If you’re having a bad day, this place will cheer you up. Our server was awesome, she had great things to say about her favorite dishes up there. I had the Fried Chicken sandwich. The meat was fried perfectly, the bread was soft, warm, and buttered perfectly. My wife had the Saw’s burger and that thing just looked awesome, she loved it! The white sauce is legendary for a reason, you could put it on a shoe and make it taste good. My son had the chicken fingers and as tired as he was from the zoo that morning, he loved it and was killing my onion rings too. There was a lot of food on the plate for the money and was a really memorable meal. Just has that «down here» feel to it and cant wait to go back!

Whenever we can’t decide where to go, we find ourselves here. The bbq is always great, but this place is all about the soul food and specials. Check out their facebook page, and you’ll always find at least one special a week that is irresistible. When in season, the fried okra is the best you’ve ever had. (pro tip: they get their shipments of okra on Tuesdays.) The smoked tomato aioli that is served with it is fantastic and is my favorite sauce to put on the fried oyster sandwich. Looking for something that isn’t fried? Ask for the sweet tea chicken, blackened. It’s not on the menu, but they will do it for you. Can’t say enough good things about his place, and don’t miss the live music Thursday through Saturday.

Definitely appreciate how close this is to home and love that is a local joint. The last 2 trips we have been though the food wasn’t as good as we remembered in the past and some of their dishes were sold out by 6pm-​ish… and it seems like prices may have gone up a bit too. Eating a similar dinner for 2 adults and 1 child was less expensive at Moe’s BBQ in Lakeview.

Not a bad little place. Lively music on the weekends, staff is friendly and their wings are crazy good. Just don’t go there expecting BBQ

We stopped by Saw’s on the way back through Birmingham from a day trip to Huntsville. We’d read great reviews and even a local friend recommended this place. I called ahead because I had a large group. But when we arrived the server told us they were out of several things due to a large lunch crowd. So, immediately we were disappointed. However, the food they did have available was absolutely delicious! And our server did a great job dealing with us considering my constant griping about them being out of pulled pork, okra etc. So I’m subtracting a star because they were out of the very thing we came for but I’m giving them a good review for everything else. The server was especially patient with us and became even nicer as time passed. The place was cold inside due to the 20 degree weather outside, but they had space heaters throughout and that was comforting. I also really like the fireplace and cozy chill out spot.

I switched it up today and had the catfish. This is a great sandwich and I was so happy they use farm raised catfish. Put this one on your list.

This is my favorite of the three Saw’s in Birmingham. This location actually has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating (which the other two locations lack) The food never disappoints! The BBQ pork is great and if you like a vinegar sauce it’s one of the best! I have never had better fried pickles. you should definitely try them! The grits and greens plates are absolutely fantastic, especially with the crispy thin onion rings on top! The portions are rather large and the sides of fries or pickles can be shared. Definitely a great local restaurant!

Always pleased when I go here. Service is usually pretty good and fast. Whether I’ve had my favorite Pork and Greens, a potato with BBQ or a daily special I have not had a bad meal. They messed up my order once and were quick to correct and very apologetic, with a manager follow up. The bar service is not great, however. Overall I recommend going.

After many visis I still love the wings, fried okra, pork sandwich, and pork and greens. I could go here every week. I haven’t had the burger but friends have gotten the burger and love it. Great craft beer selection here too.

Fuck this place Unilocal says they’re open till midnight we grow in at 10:30 and the host is a douche bag and won’t serve a group of six people tells us we can get a beer at the bar
Update your hours asshole

Stopped in with friends for a beer and some BBQ. I was pleasantly surprised! Pulled pork BBQ sandwich was perfect. I had the onion rings as a side and the portion was more than I could finish. Large selection of beer both on tap and bottled. I will be back ! Great service and casual atmosphere

Saw’s Juke Joint is onto something real special here. Saws has 3 different locations in Birmingham and this is my favorite. We live less than a mile away and being able to walk down and grab a quick bite, beer and listen to some live music makes us real happy. Sitting by the wood burning fireplace and having a drink is just plain relaxing. They have plenty of outdoor seating and enough TVs to keep you busy. I also think it’s great that they serve their cocktails in styrofoam cups! Some of our favorite things on the menu in no particular order are: Fish and greens, Saw’s burger and sweet tea chicken sandwich. I really only have 2 «complaints» with Saw’s:
1) They’re closed on Sundays.
2) Draft craft beers are way to expensive.
However, I’ll keep drinking those «expensive» beers and everyone needs a day of rest…

Awesome spot in Birmingham! Great beer selection and also live music weekly. Very cool spot to meet some friends at after work. Taylor Hicks himself recommended the Sweet-​Tea chicken sandwich and the wings (sweet, tangy bbq style wings). Amazing. Give it a try!

I lived in the Birmingham area years ago, and I’m in town only for the weekend. I think Saw’s may be my new favorite restaurant around!
My friend and I were sat about 10 minutes after arriving (even though the host gave us a 45 minute estimate) at 1 pm on a Saturday. The restaurant was busy, so it was about 5 – 10 minutes before our server was able to see us, but the food and service we received after that definitely made up for the wait.
I had the fried green tomato BLT with fried pickles. The BLT was absolutely delicious. It fell apart even though I got sauce on the side, but if you don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, I definitely recommend this sandwich. The pickles are very yummy. They came with a ranch dipping sauce that I think has dill in it? It at least wasn’t just plain ranch, which I was happy about.
Mae was delightful, and I highly recommend being served by her! Thanks, Saw’s! I look forward to stopping in next time I’m in town.

One of my favorite places in Birmingham.
We went on a Saturday night, and naturally they were crowded. Not a seat at the bar and a short wait for a table for 5. We just settled in with a beer and watched the football game that was on a few TVs in the bar.
Soon we were seated, and our server recommended some starters while she took our drink order. Confidently my son ordered fried pickles and some smoked wings for the table while my daughter consoled me after hearing they were out of pulled pork. Now I have been to Saw’s in Homewood, the pork is beyond belief so its no wonder they were sold out. Everybody lent me their napkins while I cried it out and hugged my beer.
The apps were fantastic, best fried pickles ever, and I know anything coming off their smoker is going to be world class. The noises we were making as we all dove on the wings would have frightened off a Sasquatch. Lots of variety at our table from fish sandwiches, to salads, to shrimp and grits. My son and I landed on one of the many variations of a cheeseburger, and we were not disappointed. A perfect medium, it was big and juicy and a nice consolation for my much needed BBQ fix. Everybody raved about the food, the shrimp and grits were special. Made me feel like I was in Charleston. Even the fries were perfect.
Great atmosphere, very casual and rustic comfy. If you’re in Birmingham do yourself a favor and check this place out. And if you’re in the mood for BBQ, make sure you get there early. A real treasure in the heart of the city.

I’ve heard the stories and I’m happy to report that all the good news is true. The old time, laid back blues feel of the place was the first thing that made me love the place. The atmosphere is killer, especially for winding down after work. I had the smoked chicken sandwich with a side of friend pickles. Just the right amount of smoke topped with this lovely white BBQ sauce. I also love that they have different specials everyday, ranging from desserts to actually entrées. If you want great BBQ, good beer, and great company, try out Saw’s.

Y’all, Saw’s is hands down the best BBQ in Birmingham, and the awesome thing is that they have so many other good menu items that aren’t BBQ.
For starters, the fried pickles are to die for, and such a large portion for only $ 3.75. Eat them and be merry. Excellent place to start. Also, those smoked wings? Get them. Excellent smokey flavor, also served with white sauce. Just delicious.
Entrée time: so far I have gotten the traditional pulled pork sandwich, which is always a good safe choice. Saw’s in known for their pulled chicken and white sauce sandwich, my other go-​to if I’m in the mood for something traditional. Saw’s puts their white sauce on everything because it puts other white sauces to shame. Seriously. Other entrée options: pork stuffed ‘tater. Oh man, I just got this for the first time and it was massive. There’s a reason it’s like $ 10. It’s a McAlister’s sized potato loaded down with pulled pork and happiness. Now, if you’re in the mood for something different, do the pork and greens. Your taste buds with thank you. Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, turnip greens, on a bed of grits. It’s different, and it’s good.
There’s good local beer on tap, which always pairs well with BBQ.
The only downside to the Juke Joint is that it’s incredibly loud. It could’ve been that I was there on a Friday night, but you can’t even hear the people at your table. Me and my boyfriend didn’t even talk while we were eating because we couldn’t hear each other. Other than that, eat up! Saw’s is the place to be for delicious food.

Ah-​maze-​ing! Was in town for the week for work and been checking out different places. Heard good things and they were not wrong. Great beer choices. Got the smoked chicken sandwich with Alabama white sauce and a side of fried okra. Had to finish off with some banana pudding. Everything was wonderful and so was the service.

I’ll start off by saying that I absolutely love Saw’s. I live within about 200 yds of the BBq in Edgewood and the pulled pork sandwich with slaw is possibly the best thing I’ve ever stuffed in to my face. This was my first time to the Juke Joint and the experience as a whole was good but after hearing so many rave reviews about the sweet tea chicken sandwich I was wholly disappointed. I think this might be more of an issue with me just ordering the wrong thing and I accept that but it was really pedestrian. It certainly wasn’t bad but honestly the sweet tea chicken sandwich at Whole Foods is 10x better.
Now prior to the chx sand, my buddy and I ordered the smoked wings with white sauce and holy crap they were incredible. Some of the best wings I’ve ever had. I probably should’ve gone in a different direction but when I asked if the chx sandwich had lettuce and tomato or anything on it the bartender said «nah, it doesn’t need any of that stuff, it’s perfect” – I’m going to beg to differ. Doesn’t make this place bad just be smart when you make your decisions. I probably could’ve picked 10 other items that would’ve left me with a more fulfilling experience.

OK. I have something to publicly address. I LOVE Saw’s Juke Joint. I want to shout it from the rooftops. And now that I live in the area, this will definitely be my neighborhood go to. First, the atmosphere is very relaxed. You can go for a nice sit down meal, a quick delicious lunch, or happy hour beers.
The beer selection is always good. The bartenders are all very personable. And plenty of TV’s to watch sporting events. A very good start. For the food, portions are never a problem. They load you up. The onion rings are very good. They are the small stringy type. Which I personally like. The fried pickles are also the bomb. The only downfall is that they don’t come with the sandwiches. You have to order them by themselves. But quick tip I just learned, you can do half and half of the sides for one order. So you should definitely do that.
I have always gotten the Sweet Tea Chicken sandwich. And it is so hard to go away from that delicious treat. But I recently tried the burger and I was not disappointed. Both are hearty and delicious. If you haven’t been to this Saw’s, drop everything now and go!

Great place for dinner. The fried green tomatoes or pickles are both delicious and surprisingly light for fried foods. Served up warm they are darn tasty. The catfish sandwich was crispy and fall apart flakey with shredded lettuce and a tomato on a fresh soft bun. The pulled pork was super tender and juices with pickles all on one of those yummy buns. Good service from the moment we walked in.