Johnny Ray's BBQ - Colonnade

The food is amazing.

Mediocre dry food. Poor service.

The service was good and food delicious. Would go back. The pulled pork was worth ordering.

It was edible. That is the nicest thing I can really say. Staff was very unfriendly and curt. Pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches to go. Meat was very dry and bland. Their BBQ sauce is liquid vinegar and some spices. Fries have nothing on them and are under cooked. Banana pie was meh. Should have gone somewhere else, so should you.

So, out of the blue, my tastebuds decided that it wanted some Johnny Ray's! I haven't been to Johnny Ray's in so long that I can't remember the last time I been there. Even so, after such a long time, Johnny Ray's is still on point! I had the combination Tripper Decker sandwich plate with pork and beef and three sides! Yes three sides! The sides were small, but more than enough for a filling meal! The restaurant is huge and they have a nice out door patio located on the side of the building. It's oddly located in a corner out of the way! So sometimes out of sight, means out of mind! But if after reading this review, you are reminded that it's time to check them out again, please do so! It'll be worth it!

Sorry it's been awhile since I've last posted a review, been busy. Ok so the staff was really cool, and the place was nice. Now for the food I thought that they did a ok job with room to improve. The fried pickles was 2% fried, I mean come on they barely had any batter on them. Overall I'll try them again next time I'm in Birmingham AL.

So sad to hear you’re closing!

Great food and great service! The BBQ sandwich with fries and hushpuppies is a great combination.