Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

On the outside, this place looks huge but. It’s not at all. It’s just the right size and never crowed. Very clean place. We got the polish sausage, and another meat that I can’t quite remember. We got slaw and baked potato caserole as our sides. The food was tasty for its price. Only wish the portions were a bit larger.

$ 15 for a dried out meat sandwich? Wow! This was my first time here and I looked for the daily special as I don’t really like spending more than $ 10 for lunch. To my dismay, ribs were the daily special and I really don’t care for the boring taste of the dry ribs they serve here. The guy behind the counter asked me if I’d like the special after I told him I was trying to decide. I told him I didn’t care for their ribs as they were too dry for me and I ordered the brisket & pork sandwich with fried okra and mac & cheese. Some ice tea to go with it… all that for $ 15? Ugh, crazy high for barely average BBQ. Just to try and prove me wrong, they guy cut a rib off and gave it to me. I tasted it and said thanks… it was dry and you have to bite down on the meat and pretend you are a ravenous dog so you can tear the meat from the bone. When I cook my ribs, the meat will fall off the bone when you touch it and it is moist and tasty… unlike the dry ribs they serve here… I took no pictures of the food as it would be a waste of time.
The brisket and the pulled pork are not very flavorful to say the least… just boring. I do like the sauces so it saves the day. My okra today was under cooked and it was raw crunchy… yuk! What a serious disappointment! The two things I did like, the tea and the Mac & Cheese. Don’t waste your money here if you are starving for good BBQ. It’s OK if you just need a bun on the run but don’t bring company as they will wonder what’s wrong with your taste buds if you bring them here.

!!SAVE YOUR MONEY! Horrible Customer Service + Very Small Portions + Mediocre/​Dryed-​Out/​Processed Meats = A Bad Night Out!
Been here twice and the first time they ran out of the food we ordered but took them nearly 45 minutes to figure it out! Are you kidding me!
Second time we actually did get food but the order was wrong and what we did get was Dryed out, over cooked, and over priced. .
There are much better BBQ chains in the area.. Save yourself the headache!!!

Dave’s the man in charge. When I showed up, a full service bar stood there, so we sat down next to it along north wall. We heard classical tunes of yore like Merle Haggard and Johnnie Cash and others I can’t remember — classical western ambiance –while ribs just melted off the bone. The free ice cream was cool as the Santa Catalina Mtn-​heights in full view from our seats. The staff managing bar’s newcomers even let this cowboy-​like gentlemanly northeasterner show them a thing or two about their tap. The crew running the floor was young but remarkably open minded. Here’s my shout out for Dave’s place in Oro Valley.

If it wasn’t for the sauce and free ice cream we would not have enjoyed the meal. We tried 6 of the 8 different meats and they were all dry. The pulled pork was the best tasting and the least dry but thankfully we had the sauce. Maybe we will try again after this business has a little more street cred.

A friend and I went to eat here with a voucher from Living Social. It was 8pm on a Thursday night and the place was dead. Seriously. We were the only ones there. The staff was very friendly, they gave us samples of the meat and sides to try since we were indecisive. We both ended up getting the «2 Meat Plate» with pulled pork and brisket. The pork was good, but the brisket was a little dry. The sides were nothing to rave about; we both got the mashed potatoes (which were not impressive — they tasted like they were instant/​frozen, even though they were topped with bacon, cheese and chives), and Mac and Cheese, which was good. (next time we go, we will probably get fries). The portions were generous, we both had enough leftover to take to lunch the next day.

Best brisket and potatoes I’ve had from a semi fast food restaurant in a long time. Highly recommend them.

My wife and I have been to locations in other states but were excited to visit a local location even though it was a 40 minute drive away. It was awful! Between the 2 of us we tried 4 different meats: Pulled pork, brisket, ham and chicken. Every single one of them was incredibly dry! The coleslaw was tasty but the Mac and cheese was mushy! I later saw someone bring out more in a plastic bag and it looked awful! The mashed potatoes tasted instant and the pecan pie was stale. Luckily we had purchased a Living Social deal and only paid half price. Had we paid full price I would have asked for a refund. On the way out we figured we would try the free ice cream since we didn’t eat our meals but it was icy and had NO flavor, so we also threw that away. It was a complete bust and needless to say we will never go back!

It’s a no-​frills atmosphere here, but the people are nice and the food is delicious. This visit I had the spicy sausage and beef brisket. My husband had the brisket, pulled pork, and ham. All of it was very good! I love to mix their sweet bbq sauce with their spicy bbq sauce. So far the only one of their sides I haven’t really cared for was the cole slaw, as I like mine a little creamier. It’s just fine the way it is served as far as the hubby is concerned though. My husband’s Blue Moon was ice cold. The free ice cream perfectly finishes the meaty, spicy meal.

I had a Living Social coupon. The staff helped me sign up for FREE drink. They were super nice and friendly.
I just ordered the meat alone with no sides. I do not need the extra body weight. haha.
Nice generous serving of meat. I have enough left over for 2 meals and snack. I poured on the sauce.
The ice cream at the end was a palate cleanser.
I poured lots of sauce on my take home meat.
I will be back baby.

I was so excited to bring my wife to Dickey’s. I first went to Dickey’s when I was in Texas a couple years ago and loved it. Recently while in Boise, ID… last week I went to the Dickey’s there. Today I found a coupon on Living Social and was excited since that’s where we planned on going. It’s a far drive for us, but we went ahead and came on out here. One word… DISAPPOINTED! We both went with a 2 meat plate, all 4 meats were different and DRY! Mac and cheese was mushy, potato casserole tasted like instant potatoes. Waffle fries didn’t have the normal seasoning. Then we ordered pecan pie, old and stale. At least the tea was good. Needless to say we won’t be back. Sigh…

Been here many times. I moved here from Missouri and brought my standards for BBQ with me. This is one of the best I’ve had since. However, my most recent experience was with chicken as take out, and I have to admit this is the first time the chicken has been dry. What’s worse? I had to eat it with their competition’s sauce as the staff forgot the sauce.

Overpriced for the portion size. Dirty, poor service. For these prices, I’d expect a wait person, real dishes and silverware. But no, get in line, get your plastic basket and plastic fork, get your canned beans and sit down. Of but wait, they have the nerve to ask for a tip? Tip for what, doing your job half assed and rudely?
I usually give a place three tries, before giving up. But I’ll never go back here. My time and money are in too short supply to waste in an ungrateful place like this.

First time here — their ribs were smoked perfectly, the pulled pork was perfect, but the cut of brisket was below standard. The sides were okay. It’s a good place to bring young kids; a very casual atmosphere. Don’t expect anything more than the basics.

Rapid decline from their opening day. Their portion sizes are half of what they were, but the prices keep going up. The meats are kept at room temperature, as they hope the boiling barbecue sauce will keep you from noticing. Also, every time we eat here, the «free» ice cream always seems to be empty, even when there’s nobody else eating there, which is a huge letdown for my kid. Sticking with Famous Dave’s from now on.
Also, they fry their okra while it’s frozen. Disgusting.

Pros:
BBQ MEAT
Cons:
Not many side choices for a person with dairy allergies like myself and that created a reduced value overall. 8 bucks for a portion of meat and no sides is just lame.
REALLY SLOW SERVICE! MERCY!
The food is already cooked no? WTF?
Too pricey considering all I get to eat there is meat. The bread has fairy in it too.
Suggestion:
1. Have more non dairy sides.
a. Baked Potato, Potato Wedges, potato chips
b. Corn on the freaking cob (un buttered)
c. Simple Salad bar
d. Simple rustic french baguette rolls instead of the milky butter rolls or in addition, simple non dairy buns (use a local bakery like beyond bread or a French one that is popular.
e. Steamed veggies (asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, zucchini etc.
f. Roasted veggies (zucchini, asparagus, onions, eggplant, tomatoes)
g. Fresh fruit salad
2. FIGURE OUT WHY IT TAKES SO LONG TO GET FOOD THATS ALREADY PREPARED ON A PLATE AND FIX THAT. Chipotles can do it so can you.

Something needs to change! I love the food, usually get the ribs with waffle fries which is really good BUT I shouldn’t have to give me order to 4 different people down the assembly line who all run around like chickens with their heads cut off. That’s just stressful and sad because I enjoy the food and don’t want them to go out of business.
I remember going to the Dickeys on 1^st avenue. There you would speak with 1 person who took your order and charged you for it. That way at least you could go get your drinks and sauce and take a seat while they handled the rest.

We have been looking for a good bbq joint since moving out west with little success. The hog put across town is awesome but way too far too be convenient, dickey’s is just around the corner.
Pros: brisket and turkey are flavorful and moist, impressive selection of $ 2 beers at least on Monday, Jimmy buffett on the radio, friendly service, good bbq sauces, hack a root beer float with the free ice cream, sweet tea!
Cons: sides are obviously pre-​made, pulled pork was a little dry but serviceable with bbq sauce
This place is convenient and the portions relatively generous. We’ll be back to try the giant potatoes.

Good BBQ, especially the ribs– usually fall off the bone tender and we really love their hot BBQ sauce, it has a nice kick without the sweet. I put it on everything. Great brisket, smoked turkey, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage is a favorite. Love the assortment of sides offered.
On Sundays kids eat free (very cool). We’ve been several times, and will continue to frequent Dickeys as long as it keeps up!

We stopped in around 1:00pm on a Sunday. Typical after Church rush, but the staff did not seem to have the urgency needed for the line that was too the door. I was disappointed in the wait and what I would call «adequate» service. We got ours to go and the girls working the counter did not know our order was ready until I asked.
I was expecting my kids to eat free, that was because I did not see the fine print, that it is DINE-​IN only on Sundays. No big deal, my mistake. The cashier even checked with her boss before I noticed the details on the sign.
I was pleasantly surprised by the food (beef brisket), even though others had told me how good it was. Even the chicken nuggets my kids got were crispy and delicious. BBQ beans, Mac n cheese, and coleslaw are great.
Will be eating here again, just not as frequent.