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| - I have mixed feelings about Mabel's. If I were to go off of my experience alone, I'd give it three stars. If I were to consider the stuff I've learned since visiting and hearing other people's feedback, it's a solid 4.5. So, compromise on the 4 stars.
When my husband and I first went to Mabel's, we were under the impression it would be pretty typical restaurant but with a BBQ twist. Pretty much all meat all day long. Which is great if you like BBQ! But with dietary restrictions, I'm usually looking for the salads and the lighter options. We ended up getting the brisket and the pork belly (both delicious!) and tried the crispy pig tails (great, but more than enough for two people, maybe four). We absolutely loved the Sazerac snow cone. Great twist on a classic that we already loved. They have a good bourbon list, too!
We left glad that we tried it, but overall not impressed and not planning on going back. Then we talked to friends who had gone and had a great experience. They talked about how it's supposed to be modeled after a BBQ joint (where it would pretty much be all meat) and encouraged us to go back and try the sandwiches and the lamb ribs.
Long story short, if you're not a huge meat eater or if you don't like barbecue, this may not be the best place for you. But if you like good, classic, delicious barbecue, give it a go. Just don't expect to find a salad.
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