Reviews for Sam's Bar-B-Q in Humboldt, TN
I had actually visited Sam?s a few years ago when I had visited a friend in Jackson. I didn?t recall what I thought of it, and... he didn?t either except he thought he remembered the beans were good. So we decided to drive there and try them again. When wedrove up, I expected to smell more smoke than I did. But it wasn?t to be. I actually like the feel of the place, the oldbuilding, not fancy at all. Very laid back, and the people working all seemed friendly. We sat down and They came to get ourdrink order fairly quickly. They have coke products in a fridge, so we ordered a couple bottles to get started. We were readyto order when she got back with the drinks, so we ordered. We both got the Jumbo BBQ plate lunch. (It?s Pork, and comes as asandwich) My friend ordered coleslaw on his sandwich, I went without. The food was back relatively quickly so we startedin. I actually tried the beans first, since that?s what my friend remembered. There was a good molasses flavor to them, butreally nothing special. Not bad, but not great. The potato salad was good, but not great. Mostly average as well. Then Itried the pork. I was expecting more smoke flavor but there wasn?t much. Also, the pork was very tender, but overly so thatit was just slightly mushy, as it was seemingly over cooked. But at least more juicy and not dry. But I was hoping for muchmore with the high reviews I?d seen. I tried the sauces. There wasn?t much substance to them. A vinegar based sauce but verythin and without a lot of flavor. The spicy barely had any kick to it, it was more a gentle touch. So overall just averagefood and I wont be back next time I visit, and I know my friend in Jackson will head somewhere with better flavor and less mushypork. I really wanted to like it more, as it seems to be good people owning and working there, but the food just didn?tmeasure up. Read more
Sam and his staff were really nice and warm and welcoming. I got the rib sandwich but when it was served I was faced with bone... in ribs and two pieces of bread. The meat was great but how do I make a sandwich? I guess that's just how they serve it here. Mywife got the one half chicken and it was extremely dry, look like it had been cooked a couple of days ago. The barbecue saucewas weird, maybe it was an old bottle. Read more
Really great first time visit. Nice ppl good food, God bless! From Ohio
The people that work there are super nice. I live in Ohio and my dad lives there in Humboldt. He can't drive anymore and really... enjoys good bar b que. One of the lovely ladies delivered my dad a bounty of food...more than he can eat. Good thing he has afreezer. Thank you again for your helping me out. Read more
the chicken plate; you get a plate with half a chicken on it! Wow. But, my favorite are the homemade pies. Everyone try the... pecan pie. For those pecan pie eaters; you know what I mean when I say...not too sweet and just the right amount of pecans!Also the chocolate pie is really really good. Read more
Fantastic food! Was crazy busy and a bit unorganized. But the food is definitely worth it
Do not be put off by the sketchy appearance of the building. Sam has a saying ",If it ain't wood it's no good". Well his stuff... is definitely good with the wood. Some of the best BBQ you will ever have in your life. Nice tangy vinegar sauce. Bbq is slowcooked to perfection. I had baked beans and potato salad with mine and when I tell you it taste as good as Big Momma growing upI mean that. I wish I could give them 10 stars! They open at 10am and at 12:30pm they were already out of ribs. I ordered acouple slabs for tommorow. If they are half as good as the pulled pork they will be a hit. Read more
Went there today for the first time it was fantastic the best pulled pork and baby back ribs I have had on Tennessee so far. ... Chess pie was really good also. We will definitely be back???? Read more