Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Take OUT, Dine-In, World Famous BBQ Ribs, We Specialize In Our World Famous Ribs, Traditional or New - You Choose, Side Orders, Salads, Menu Available, Hickory Smoked Sausage, Hand-Chopped Pork

This simple, somewhat hard-to-find worn structure is festooned with sundry local memorabilia, T-shirts on the ceiling, lots of red color (Roll Tide rules), and bar stools with the founder's image on the seat. John “Big Daddy” Bishop started his ribs restaurant in 1958, the same year Paul “Bear” Bryant began coaching at the University of Alabama, and both became legendary in their chosen fields....

Drum roll, please. After more than 50 years of a rib-centric menu, with only white bread and potato chips for sides, this temple of barbecue has expanded its offerings. The barbecue joint's big city sisters must have exerted an influence.…

Follow the weather-worn signs to this ramshackle structure, and the first thing that strikes you is the quality of the vehicles in the parking lot. Ribs are the draw, with slices of white bread for a side item. Slide the meat off the bone, wrap it in the white bread, and dab a bit of the fine, tangy sauce on top. Ah, heaven! There also are locations in Birmingham and Mobile, but this one is the...

Tuscaloosa Dreamland Bar-B-Que Restaurant Home to the original Dreamland location. Not much has changed since Mr. John "Big Daddy" Bishop first opened the doors some 50 years ago. Located near I-59 and convenient to the University of Alabama campus. We now accept Bama Cash, so why not spend your time between classes with us too! Drop by and see why there