Elmer's Barbecue

Reviews about Elmer's Barbecue

• 5 / 5

  By Tammi Atkinson
  Our family loves, loves, loves Elmers! We have come here since my 24 year old son was 5! The food is flavorful, always fresh, and consistent! Love the atmosphere. We always leave with a full stomach and a to go box.
  December 24, 2016
• 3 / 5

  By Stephen Wood
  It was good food, nothing to get excited over. BBQ sauce had a twang to it that I liked, my friends didn't. Not enough portion size for the price though. Still hungry after leaving.
  October 15, 2016
• 4 / 5

  By Benjamin Schultz
  I was in town for a few days from out of state and happened to drive by Elmer's. "It be bad" and that stereotypical depiction of Elmer on the storefront had me at first glance. The asymmetric face and raised left eye are curiously inviting. As I crossed the threshold my nerves were immediately soothed by the southern blues playing over the speakers. The atmosphere was amazing. It's as if those sassy blues were put into physical form, in the form of peeling floor, chairs held together with tape, a complimentary pickle bar, the kind greeting by Dorothy, who I assume is Elmer's widow, etc., etc. Upon opening the menu I was delighted to see the spirit of "It be bad" was a running theme. One example is the option of ordering the "Badwich." The pleasant depiction of Elmer's face was everywhere. The portions of food were very generous. The sweet sauce had a distinct flavor. The BBQ was good and authentic, at least as far as I know authentic, Southern barbecue, but with a slogan as good as "It be bad" how could it be anything but? My experience was bad, as in "it be bad." 4 stars for the food, 5 stars for the atmosphere, which only could have been improved by the presence of Elmer himself..., or maybe a live blues bands in the corner, or perhaps Elmer carrying a side of ribs out of the kitchen in a grease stained apron, setting down the platter and getting up on stage with the band next to a guy named Fat Eddie or something, taking up an old Gibson in time for a quick lead and then closing the song with a smooth and sassy "It be bad."
  September 30, 2016