Big Black Grill

This is a great bbq stop and the business always gives back to the community. And their fries are out of this world. Try the fries with bbq.

I was really looking forward to this visit and I'm sad that it didn't work out like I expected. I walked in and the space smelled immaculate! I was so ready for good bbq. I ended up with the brisket which was decent but the meat and rice were cold so the flavor didn't really pop as much. There was one option for BBQ sauce, I wish there was more because I ended up not liking it. It was on the sweeter side. I'd recommend asking for it on the side rather than getting it scooped on the entire bowl. The brisket portion was super generous which I was impressed by but it was hard to eat because it was in super long strips and not in bite sized portions. The plastic fork and knife provided did their best but it was a struggle trying to navigate using them with the shape of the bowl. Skip the sides. The greens tasted canned. Cornbread was soggy on the bottom and hard on the top. Mac and cheese was okay but not amazing. The entire meal felt like a strange combination of store bought sides/toppings and home cooked things. If they focused on fresher ingredients I think it would be a game changer. The concept is cool but it wasn't fully actualized.The people were 5 stars though. Very friendly and kind. We got food relatively quickly. You can eat in the restaurant but most people got their food to go while we were there. I think if I had gotten a sandwich instead, I may have had a different experience. The rice bowl with brisket was my choice because it was a crowd favorite but it just may not be for me. Id suggest starting with a classic sandwich and crafting an opinion from that if you plan to try this spot.

Really nice servers, delicious food, and easy to get to from the highway. This is a great place to stop for a meal any time when passing through!

This place says their open but walked a mile to eat here and they were closed. DISAPOINTED. Don't know what the brisket taste like ?? The service was not there. Couldn't tell if it was clean or not. Still tired of walking a mile.

When I walk in I'm mostly surprised by the smell of the food. I also was surprised by how big the portion was for the price. The taste was amazing and everyone was friendly. I know there's some southern folks or a brotha they're hiding in the back cuz this id the best suburban Pennsylvania bbq !

Brisket sandwich was excellent, plentiful and reasonably priced. House made BBQ sauce is spot on. Creamy coleslaw and Mac n cheese were very tasty.I'll definitely be making my way back!

Big Black Grill is mainly known for its catering (anyone up for a whole barbecued pig? It feeds 75...), but I stopped by for lunch today. The first thing I noticed was how friendly and welcoming the staff members were. They greeted us at the entrance and took our orders immediately. The ordering counter is essentially set up like a Chipotle, where you can customize your sandwich or bowl with any toppings from cheese to coleslaw. Despite what the menu says, meals only come with one side, not two, so choose wisely! I got macaroni and cheese, which was a little cold, but still pretty good nonetheless. I really enjoyed my pulled chicken sandwich, especially with the extra barbecue sauce on top. I liked the casual atmosphere of the restaurant, and the dining area was clean. Every food tray is stamped with BBG's signature flame logo! The service was great and we got our food quickly, making this the perfect place to stop for lunch before getting back on the road.

We stopped on our road trip across 70. We were a bit skeptical pulling up to the front. It is a no frill bbq joint. We walked in to order at the counter. We had salad base with bbq chicken, just salad, Sliced brisket and sides, pulled pork sandwich and sides. The bbq chicken had a few pieces of fat in it, and I wish we had more options for the salad. The just salad had the only option of ranch dressing which she did not like. The brisket was good along with the mac n cheese and almond green beans. The pulled pork sandwich was good with the sides also. All drinks are in bottles or cans. The portion are large on the salads. If you are traveling trough you can not order ribs as they must be preordered.It was a bit usual to see the women making the salad with gloves hands and not using spoons. The bathrooms were clean but a bit worn. We were all very full when we left. Overall it was ok.

Bought pulled Pork with Mac and Cheese and Cole slaw for family dinner. Everyone asked for seconds!!! Picked up the food at restaurant and service was fast and portions generous. Will definitely visit again!

Great quick BBQ! Prompt, helpful service, good food (BBQ chicken on salad) and easy access off the through way. The sweet potato casserole was great!