Sally's Smokin Butt BBQ — Restaurant in Fort Payne

Closer to a 3.5 than a 3, but I can't quite bring myself to round up.

Sally's is a tiny little place, like many BBQ shacks - only about five tables. You order at the counter. The service was fairly friendly and they brought our food as well as cups of ice for our drinks out to us.

We ordered two loaded baked potatoes, a pork sandwich, and a smoked chicken plate.

The smoked chicken was probably the most well-received. It was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Beans and coleslaw were unremarkable. The toast was pretty good - very buttery and garlicky.

The pork loaded baked potatoes were just alright. They needed more sour cream and cheese, in my opinion, although I liked that they salted the skin; don't see that too often. The pork itself had great smoke flavor but was a little on the fatty side side and a bit too salty. The potato itself was also quite a bit smaller than many other loaded pork potatoes you get elsewhere, but the price at least reflected that. There was an option between small and large on the menu, but we weren't offered that option when ordering. I wonder if she assumed we wanted the small. Well, if you're very hungry, I'd say try getting the large. It's only 2 dollars more.

Pork sandwich suffered from the same pork problems, but didn't have the greatness of a potato to balance it out - just an anemic hamburger bun.

Overall, Sally's is an alright place to stop if you're...

NOW: 5 stars again and then some. Couldn't help myself and went back to Sally's yesterday. Oh my gosh. Wonderful half chicken as ususal. Splurged on a loaded baked potato as well. Took it home and ate some of the pulled pork on top. Decided to weigh it on my kitchen scale and even after I had eaten some of the pork it weighed 1 lb 12oz. Absolutely wonderful. Ate half for lunch and half for dinner. It was so very good. This place is seriously habit forming. LAST VISIT: Normally Sally's would get a 5 star review from me. However, the last two times I have waited an inordinate amount of time for a half chicken the first time, then today I called at 12:05 asking about 2 chicken halves and was told they would be ready at 12:45 but to give them until 1:00 to make sure. I arrived at 1:06 but wasn't told they had failed to hold my 2 chicken halves and had given them to someone else so I got to sit there until 1:40 for some "to cook" which I am not really sure were cooked long enough based on the texture. Not happy today. Would you be? The texture of this chicken is CHEWY. Maybe it's a sign.....God I hope I don't get ill from undercooked...

Last week, we celebrated National Nursing Home Week and allowed the residents to help choose the events for each day. One of the days they selected was a smoking barbecue, and naturally, we chose Sally's Smoking Butt BBQ. They did not disappoint!

The barbecue sliders were amazing, showcasing their commitment to providing great quality food. It's no wonder they are known for having the best barbecue in northeast Alabama. The flavors were rich and smoky, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

The customer service from Angie and Sally was outstanding as always. They go above and beyond to ensure a wonderful experience, consistently providing five-star service. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction truly shines through.

We couldn't have asked for a better barbecue experience, and we are grateful to Sally's Smoking Butt BBQ for making our event so special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-notch barbecue and...