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| - One of my favourite critics (for video games, not restaurants - but the logic still applies) recently mentioned that the most important thing, when reviewing anything, is to keep the consumer in mind - emphasize what brings value to the consumer. So from here on out, that's exactly what I'm going to try to do. I mention this because I'll read some very tedious remarks regarding their restaurant experience, i.e. someone will knock off stars because they couldn't "access the wifi" (um, how about you entertain your own kid for 30min and not toss blame around like confetti). A restaurant is meant to provide you with food cooked properly, and an enjoyable atmosphere, and to do that consistently every visit. that's literally it - anything else is just personal preference that really has no weight when keeping the consumer in mind.
My friend and I went on a tuesday night, so even though the place is small, it wasn't packed. My friend had made a reservation, which i think they took as a formality only - this is the kind of place where you seat yourself.
I like to keep my commentary on service short, unless it's terrible - then I'll illustrate how bad it was. The service here was great! Polite, attentive, and fast, which is everything service needs to be. They confused my order with a different (but similar) combo. Mine didn't have pulled pork, but more ribs. They brought me out one with pulled pork. And when I told them, they just gave me more ribs. Free food? this is customer service I can get behind. At other restaurants I've been at, a wrong order could mean the manager brings out your order and profuse apologies as if they just hit your dog with their car. I prefer relaxed attitudes and not having a fuss made over me..... this commentary on service was meant to be short.
Seating wise, the place itself is a lot more comfortable than it looks at a glance.
The food was great. Even the throwaway items like fries were good (sidenote, I can tell they either just changed their fryer oil, or do it regularly - good on you, big bone!). I think it's kind of a shame that the beans and coleslaw (which lacked the blandness that can sometimes be found in a small side) are so overshadowed by everything else. But it's a bbq place, that's how it ought to be.
The pulled pork was rich and smoky. The ribs were tender, fall-off-the-bone, and flavourful. Nicely trimmed and not too fatty. The wings were succulent and had a nice deep flavour that only smoking/grilling can do to chicken. I hate bbq sauce that is overly sweet, so I was thankful to find none of that on anything. I got some roadhouse hot sauce on the side, rated 4 stars on their spicy meter. I would have put it at about a 2-3, but that's just my personal palate. I DID appreciate that what was called "spicy" was actually so. I think having a decent spice profile, for a bbq joint, is pretty important.
My friend kept raving about her honey garlic wings. My dislike for sickly sweet sauces keeps (as mentioned above) keeps me away from honey garlic. I had a taste... her enthusiasm wasn't misplaced.
Big Bone, keeping true to their Memphis roots, keeps the portions, uh... let's just say "American" sized. Which means you'll be full and be leaving with a box for tomorrow's lunch. 2 people: 2 combos, onion rings to start, 3 beers, came to just under $60 (before tip)
Considering how delicious and fresh everything was, plus lots to take home: that's an amazing value.
I'm keeping the rating at 4 stars because the one thing I can't judge right now, is consistency (which is vital). I plan on going here a few more times, and if each time is just as good, I'll give them the 5th star.
In any case, after the amount I ate, this morning's breakfast was a grapefruit and a glass of water.
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