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For four star American, try Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Birmingham. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its barbecue. This restaurant is very affordable.
2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us were in town for the Vintage Moto race out at Barber, and being from Portland, OR we were all very excited to have some "real southern BBQ". We asked around our hotel, checked out Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have nightmares about Dreamland BBQ. I take my BBQ as seriously as Tiger Woods takes his golf game. I was thrilled to visit the famous original Dreamland BBQ shack tucked away in Birmingham on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom Line Up Front: I wish I had two bellies.Thanks to good reviews on Yelp, a business partner and myself decided to try this and neither of us were disappointed. I'm not sure where the negative...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Could almost be a 5 if I had eaten there... I had a list of BBQ joints to hit in Birmingham while on a family visit this J4th and Dreamland was on the list... after a brief sightseeing jaunt through...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pappa Hall used to make the best cue in the state, since the family sold off the business its gone downhill, same food minus the love and dedication. This was my favorite place as a child in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give this place a try. I ordered a half ribs, half sausage and cole slaw. The Sausage is great, I loved it. But the ribs and cole slaw have so much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loved it ! ribs cooked perfectly, with excellent sauce. I thought the white bread and sauce thing was a bit odd but whatever. This is totally better BBQ than anyplace ive been in my home state of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived across from Dreamland for a year and had multiple visits but it just never does it for me. The sauce- its not as off the chain as everyone says it is. I've had better. The white bread dipped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best sauce in the land! That is absolutely true.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still haven't made it to the original in Tuscaloosa, but it's on the list of things to do before I die. My first Dreamland experience was in Montgomery. I went one night with some friends, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No farting. Heed the sign!Mouth watering ribs, sauce, banana pudding. Yup, everything here is delish!*See pics*
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to eat yourself into a stupor with some of the best ribs in the state, or the south for that matter since they are also in Georgia, come to this place! The ribs are tangy, juicy, 500...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know nothing about BBQ but I know a lot about banana pudding and the pudding they have here is the best I have ever had in my life. In my life.I love BBQ but am probably not qualified to rate it but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over-Rated. Food is average at best. If you are looking for the best ribs...look somewhere else.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dreamland changes your life. Take it from me. I converted from vegetarian to carnivore after my visit.You just have to...They also ship nationally, so if you want to give a friend a good taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back.. I ordered two items to be fair. Pork Sandwich and the Ribs..I couldnt put down the ribs they were pretty good. (plain old ribs, but the sauce is what makes them special).. I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dreamland's food is between average and pretty good. Pretty good in that have quality ribs, but average in how they cook. I find the sauces to be average as well. Quite honestly I haven't found any...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dreamland BBQ is good, but I don't get the fascination with this place. I haven't been here in over a year, but I'm sure not much has changed. They make a basic BBQ sauce; a bit on the sweet side and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dreamland has a well-earned reputation as the best BBQ place in Alabama, however, ever since the original owner passed it on to his kids, the quality of both food and service have decreased...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Birmingham recently for the NCAA basketball tournament and asked around for the best barbecue place in town. Every single person led me to Dreamland, and I'm forever grateful that they did.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to the one in Tuscaloosa. I would suspect that it has a little more personality than the one in Birmingham, but, obviously I can't really say. What I can say is that the banana pudding...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's Dreamland and then there's everyone else who try. I'm not saying these guys have the BEST barbecue, I'm just saying some of the best barbecue can be found at Dreamland. No, they don't have all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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This place is amazing. They are known for their ribs, and i mean some good ol ribs!! The bbq sauce is amazing and just like melts in your mouth. The food is absolutely delicious. It is a great atomsphere to...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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This place is amazing. The perfect atmosphere and some great food!!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Same ribs, but far from the same "experience" as the orignal location in Tuscaloosa. If you're watching a football or basketball game on television in Alabama and the announcers mention "Dreamland...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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The Ribs were smoked well, in a nice pit, however the sauce left a lot to be desired. This was above average BBQ for Birmingham, but make a trip to Decatur for Big Bob Gibsons if you want great Alabama BBQ
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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If you love ribs, Dreamland is rib heaven. The flavor is smokey-smooth, the vinegar based sauce is sharp and sweet. You get all you can eat white-bread to sop up the sauce. The service is effiecient and...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Driving through Alabama on a road trip from San Diego to Atlanta, the boy and I craved barbeque, and not that crazy cow-based barbeque we'd had in Texas the day before. Alas, Yelp!'s not yet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dreamland originated in some shack out in the cuts. The fact that they've opened a mainstream establishment in the heart of Birmingham is a testament to their original recipes. Their menu is simple,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Keith Jackson always visited Dreamland whenever he was in Birmingham to work an Alabama football game. Jackson was the ABC Sports college football announcer during the 70s and 80s. He made Dreamland...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Today, December 23, 2006, we drove over to Dreamland Bar-B-Que ribs to get a slab of ribs and some potato salad. We got it to take out. We got home and started to eat the ribs and couldn't even get them off of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Birmingham's must-eat locations. Located downtown near the UAB campus, it's in a wonderful atmospheric location...seemingly behind and away from all the noise of the city. The interior...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Dreamland BBQ is one of the best BBQ places in my area. I love the food here for sure. Inside the restaurant is a theme of a cabin type place. The setting makes you enjoy eating the BBQ even more. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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This place is a typical Dreamland. It is pretty good compared to many BBQ places and you can't leave AL without going to one of these. The restaurant is themed with a dark cabin-type setting. This ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Dreamland BBQ is the best place for BBQ anywhere. This place has been around for more than 50 years, so they obviously know how to keep their existing customers while getting new ones. They have sandw...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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If you want ribs, go to Dreamland. They have the best ribs in town, hands down. They are tender, juicy, and have some delicious barbecue sauce. Be prepared to get messy, as with any barbecue! The s...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend (at the time) to this place after we had a huge fight that was totally my fault. Needless to say, after eating these divine ribs, and thick, fluffy bread... he forgave me. Now we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Dreamland Bar B Que in Birmingham has some of the best bar b que ribs around. They have been around for more then 50 years and they still know how to make their customers happy. The atmosphere is very casual...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Dreamland Bar B Que in Birmingham has some of the best bar b que ribs around. They have been around for more then 50 years and they still know how to make their customers happy. The atmosphere is ve...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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I have lived here all my life & I always heard about how good the ribs were at original Dreamland in Tuscaloosa Alabama. When they opened one in my area I was so excited. Then I ate there. The food is way...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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Dreamland is a great BBQ joint with some of the best ribs in town. However, their establishment in Tuscaloosa seems to be even better. They have been listed in a few national food magazines such as ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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Been there 4 times & all 4 times it's been good - quite good actually. I've had ribs in 3 or 4 other places in the Birmingham area & Dreamland's the best, TASTE-wise. Prices may be a bit higher than they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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I had heard very good things about Dreamland. However, upon trying thier ribs, I found most of what I'd heard to be wrong. The sauce had a good flavor, though nothing special. The meat itself was tough to chew...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2005
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I had heard that Dreamland BBQ had the absolute best ribs in Birmingham. When I finally got the chance to try them, I was not satisfied. I could have gotten ribs somewhere else and been just as happy. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2004
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its just bbq. the prices are way too high for what you get, the best thing i had there was the banana pudding!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2004
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One good point about Dreamland is the fact that all the hype will keep the good bbq rest. less crowded. I will never understand why this is overpriced, fatty meat, tough ribs establishment is so famous. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2004
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when the subject of alabama legends comes up, dreamland should no doubt be mentioned in the same breath as george wallace, bear bryant, and bo jackson. known far and wide for their sinfully delicious bbq ribs,...
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greatest bbq in the world!
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