I was really excited when I saw that Big Daddy's would be opening up by Shea and 101 ever since Bad to the Bone (at Scottsdale Promenade) closed a couple months ago and Scottsdale was lacking a good BBQ place. We tried this out on Friday and it blew me away. When you're walking up to the place you can smell the wood fire and deliciousness. The decor makes you feel like you're down South enjoying some home cooking. The dining room style of picnic tables and the open air seating is very refreshing and even when it's night and still 80 degrees out, you can feel the fresh night air.
They have a variety of dishes to choose from. Since it was my first time I decided to go with the Slider combo so I could try 3 different kinds of meat. Their sauce is unbelievable and their meat is tasty. Their sweet tea is also delicious. I choose their Mac and cheese as my side and that almost filled me up alone. It was so cheesy and tender and fresh. It reminded me of the Emeril's four cheese recipe I've used at home before. Definitely recommend everyone try it!
My only gripe with the restaurant, and my reason this received 4 stars instead of 5, is because of their lack of cornbread. Out of the 4 people in my dining party, only one of us received cornbread and when I went to the counter to ask for more, all I received was another piece. There was no "side" option to choose for more corn bread or a way for me to purchase a plate. I just figured it wouldn't kill them to give everyone a piece and provide at least a PLATE of their mouth watering cornbread.
But if that's my only gripe with the place then I think they're doing good.