Teresa Price

Was scrolling through Facebook and stopped to watch one of Matt Mitchell's TicTok videos on the South. He mentioned Rodney Scott's BBQ being in Birmingham and since we are here we decided to try it out. Great recommendation Matt! This place was amazing. First thing we did when we walked in was meet Lucus who was working the bar. Great guy who made us our drinks and we let him pick out our meal since we had not been there before. He picked the Pitmaster combo. It came with Southern style pork, turkey, ribs, and brisket. For our sides, he picked the Mac & Cheese, collard greens, hush puppies and onion rings. We even got a piece of cornbread. All we can say is, Wow!! Everything was delicious including the sauces. We especially liked the Alabama White and the one they gave us for the onion rings. Didn't get its name. A shout out again to Lucus for taking such good care of us.

Thomas C.

Devyn (2-chainz) was so sweet and helpful! Loved the upbeat energy. The food was stellar! 5 stars all the way around. Great place! Would highly recommend and return next time we are in town. Thanks gang!

Paronda Shabazz

Yesterday, my uncle took me to one of his favorite restaurants that he always visits when he’s in town. From the moment we walked in, Avery greeted us with a warm welcome and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The experience was so good that we went back the very next day to enjoy more of that same hospitality. This time, Will took our group to the back to show us the hog and explain how they prepare it before serving. Day two was just as amazing, hands down another great experience!

Lisa Marie

The food is delicious! Mason at the register patiently answered all of our questions. He made sure to ask if we wanted to go cups for our drinks. Victoria our server was very accommodating. They made our dining experience even better!

Jason Turner

The food was fantastic and the staff were great and provided excellent customer service. We enjoyed the atmosphere and had dinner outside on a covered patio. Good kids menu options too. We appreciated that the ribs were precut. A full rack of ribs is a great value and plenty of food for 2 adults.

Tuung Thunm

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Homewood is always a solid choice! The food is consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect for catching up with friends—relaxed, welcoming, and full of good vibes. I’ve had Rodney Scott’s before back home in Charleston, SC, and this location lives up to the same great quality. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a repeat guest, you can always count on a great meal and good company here! Birmingham, AL

abeba lamb

Came to Birmingham to visit our son in college here. I heard about RSB on TikTok. I also searched on Google and it had great reviews. I do this often when I visit new places and at times get very disappointed. That was not the case today at RSB! The restaurant was clean although the ladies room needed a toilet paper restock. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. The cashier gave us his favorite menu items and the most popular items. Absolutely nothing was bad. Let's get to todd food... The ribs tender and the right amount of smoke. Brisket was moist and flavorful. Carolina pork reminded me of home, yep Carolina. Now that smoked turkey was hands down my favorite! It was moist and delicious. The reviews did not lie. Smoked turkey is not normally on my radar but I'm happy that I tried it. So, let's discuss the sides...collard greens were seasoned great a bit tough but really good for a restaurant (I make the best collards so I'm picky). Baked beans have a vinegar flavor with a slight sweetness. They were decent but could use a little more sweet. Potato Salad surprised be, this isn't usually something I'd eat from a restaurant. It had a good mustard taste, it was a little salty this could be fixed easy with an addition of sweet relish. Mac&cheese was the best I've EVER had at any restaurant. Baked, creamy, and seasoned just right. The cornbread was moist with a slight drizzle of honey. It was the perfect palette cleaner. My husband had the apple pie(I didn't try it) he said it was fresh and good but crust was not as flaky as he wished. The banana puddin was good. You could tell it was fresh because the chunks of banana were still firm and not brown. The puddin was in the sweeter side. My real complaint is that they used an instant pudding in the banana flavor. Switch that to vanilla and it would be dang near homemade. Overall this was the best BBQ we've had in some time.

+5

LATORI LEWIS

My recent visit was nothing short of amazing. The meal I had spoke volumes about the legacy and craft that Rodney Scott has championed. I placed a carry out order of ribs and carolina pulled pork. I must say the star of the show for me was the ribs. The portion size in relation to price was appropriate and customer was top notch.

Sharhonda Mcmillian

It was our first time eating here and our food was extremely amazing! Our server Nick was very polite and helpful when it came to us ordering our food! Because it was so many great choices!! Our other server, Lisa was so nice and she was as on point in making our dining experience here was great! Believe me, it was more than great…we will be back with family and friends for SURE! Thanks a lot for your kind services and great hospitality!

Blair Bauer

We went to a research workshop and they had Rodney Scott’s cater and we were delighted! My wife and I split the pulled chicken sandwich with white sauce and the brisket sandwich with red sauce. Their white sauce is to die for!! And the red sauce is so different and has a kick to it. I would definitely eat there again! The Mac and cheese was not to be missed either. Definitely check out and support this black-owned business ❤️

Food was good. Family of 5 so service was as expected for such large order. Found a random tiny piece of red onion in the banana pudding lol. Didnt hurt my feelings it was good also. Clean and well kept place. 4 stars because that banana pudding was for my son. he tripped out but I completed the mission for him. Good times good vibes!

Mar Pepin

There is a parking lot near the location, but we parked further down the street and took a quick walk on over. The people working were so incredibly nice and cracked jokes while we were ordering, making it a comfortable environment. Jaquarrius specifically was super cool and was the one who took our order. I got the whole hog sandwich with a side of mac and cheese, and then a tater truck. The sandwich was on sliced bread, which I was not a fan of as I prefer my BBQ being on a bun. The mac and cheese was good, but there was a small amount provided for the $4 price point. The bowl it came in was pretty shallow. The pork was delicious and the sauce was great, but the sliced white bread got soggy easily and it fell apart. They had sauces at the table to try. The tater truck was good but for a $6.50 price point, it could have been better. We placed our order at the counter, got a number, then sat down. Our food was then brought to us and then employees would check in on us from time to time, which was nice! They had sweet tea and it was really good. Overall, the experience was good but was a little expensive for what it was.

+3

T F

The brisket was good, and the rib ends were dry. The collard greens were good. The slaw tasted more pickle juice than slaw. Wasn't a fan. The mac n cheese had potential but was very, very salty. Lower the salt, and it would be great. The potatoe salad wasn't bad. The corn bread needed honey &/or butter. Overall, but bad, but wasn't good either.

sherrie alexander

Last night was the first time we have eaten at Rodney Scott’s BBQ. My husband had a long day and usually cooks dinner. So, I suggested we go out to eat, which we do not do very often now because of less disposable income – like many middle-class families. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our first time at your Homewood location. Our order came out in a timely fashion, but minus the salad dressing and bbq sauce for the chicken, both of which we requested when we ordered. My husband was happy with his pork and chicken bbq and loved the beans. My experience was less stellar. The catfish was passable, and while the potato salad was great, the hush puppies were not fully cooked (given the runny batter in the middle - which there is no excuse for). My salad was pleasant after I got past the very wilted lettuce on top and acquired some salad dressing from the person behind the counter. At this point, I was happy my husband was happy, and I was willing to live with my food despite the issues. However, once we were about three-quarters through our dinner, the service and atmosphere went downhill quickly. Although the restaurant closed at 9pm, and we arrived at 7:30, the staff began their closing routine at 8:05. One staff member, while wearing a jacket (BECAUSE IT WAS 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE!) propped open the patio door so she could bring in items from the patio tables. She did this while we were the only people in the restaurant and sitting relatively close to, and directly in-line with, the propped-open door. As we kept glancing over, she and another staff member, proceeded to keep the door open for about ten minutes and paid no attention to us whatsoever. Maybe we should have said something. But at that point, it was clear they wanted to go home and were unconcerned with us. I hurriedly finished my food and drink so we could leave. My husband had to ask for a to-go container, because again, we were the last thing on their mind. As we left and walked past the patio on the way to our car, we saw them finally close the patio door. That alone indicated they could have waited until we were gone to handle removing items from the patio and blasting us with extremely cold air. To summarize, between the issues with my dinner and the very inconsiderate staff, we will not waste our money at this place again. In fact, I do not see the point in visiting any of the other Rodney Scott locations. There are far too many restaurants that would appreciate our business and not ruin an otherwise pleasant evening for us.

B2 Reviews

Rodney Scott’s is typically one of my favorite places to eat anytime I visit Homewood. So I hate to post this! And with what I saw I am honestly not sure how to rate it. The food tasted great as always. There was a woman working who appeared to be reviewing their processes and said something about an employee eating something while on the front line. She stated it was not allowed and it appeared to be resolved. After our meal, I was waiting for others in my party to use the restroom before leaving. I then saw an employee come back from the restroom (assuming he washed his hands in the restroom because he did not when he returned to the kitchen), put on an apron and gloves, then proceeded to eat something he picked up from on the line. I then saw another employee pick up something from under a heat lamp and eat it as well. He put whatever it was in his mouth and then wiped his mouth on the back of his glove. He then went back two more times to eat something else. Two separate employees were eating as well with gloves on. For reference, they were in the kitchen, but could be seen through the large window. Service to the table was great! Dining room was clean! Food tasted great! But the actions of the cook and prep staff is not what I expected. So again, a little difficult to rate. If it wasn’t for that it would’ve been 4-5 stars all the way across.

I’m not someone who complains, but this needs to be addressed. It isn’t about food or service but rather about management. As a customer it made me very uncomfortable to witness Bella (the manager) treat her staff in such a negative manner. I observed her speak to employees in a belittling, condescending tone and openly criticize them in front of customers. At one point, she was discussing an employee negatively with another staff member within earshot of the public. That is not leadership —it’s humiliation. A manager is supposed to lead and create a steady strong work environment. The atmosphere here felt tense and toxic rather than welcoming. Watching employees be talked down to while simply trying to do their jobs was unsettling and unprofessional. No customer should feel like they’re standing in the middle of someone’s power trip. Strong businesses are built on respectful leadership. What I witnessed reflected poor judgment, a lack of professionalism, and an inability to separate personal attitude from workplace responsibility. It fundamentally changed how I view this business. I sincerely hope ownership takes a serious look at the management practices here, and chooses to move forward by hiring better people. This kind of behavior doesn’t just affect employees. It damages the customer experience and the reputation of the entire establishment. Thank you for your time.

Why so serious

Very disappointed. This was my first time here, and it will also be my last. I only visited because I’ve watched several of your competitions and expected a high-quality experience. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. After paying, we waited about 18 minutes for our food—even though there were only two people in the restaurant. When the food finally arrived, it was barely lukewarm, which made the long wait even more frustrating. The brisket was the worst I’ve ever had—completely bland, with no seasoning, and it tasted like it had been sitting in a warmer for days. The turkey was very tender, but it also lacked seasoning. The mac and cheese was mediocre—not terrible, but nothing special. The baked beans need improvement; they were overly sweet, lacked depth, and tasted like canned beans with brown sugar added. The ribs were ok. I rank them 5 out of 10. The taste was bland as if they forgot to season the meat before smoking it. Overall, I was very disappointed, especially because my expectations were high. I’ve been involved in several competitions, and I can honestly say my food at home is far better. I do not recommend this place as top-tier. The only positive experience was the manager (the black female with the dress shirt) who was very professional and pleasant when she brought the food to our table. Big thumbs down.