Bobbique

After an afternoon of beer sampling around LI, we ended up here for dinner. Never one to turn down barbecue, I looked forward to this place, especially after hearing they had a solid beer list. (Those who follow me are aware of how important this can be.)

We were seated right away at the front of the restaurant. We were given a beer list, but there was also a list above us on the wall. One beer in particular stood out to me: the BrewDog IPA. I ordered it and then was very dismayed to find they didn't really have it, as the beer list on the wall had evidently not been updated to match the print list. (Tired of perusing, I settled on a Sixpoint.)

Bobbique's menu has a ton of offerings and combos, so it caters to a variety of barbecue/American tastes. Just about everyone went with a combo, and I thought it was a good idea as well, to try as much as I could without having to be rolled out the door.

I got a two meat combo with chopped brisket, BBQ shrimp, collards, potato salad, and cornbread. The cornbread was good - moist, buttery, and with a nice crust. The potato salad was not swimming in mayo, the potatoes weren't mealy or mushy, and was better than average. Shrimp had a nice spice to them and were cooked properly. Then there was the brisket and the collards. The brisket, I'm sorry to say, looked like cat food. It said "chopped" on the menu and it was certainly that - chopped into uniformly sized chunks and slathered in a sauce that was way too sweet for my liking. The collards were also not very good. I adore collards, and I can eat them by the bowlful when done properly. These collards tasted as if they too had been drenched in sugar. I've never had sweet collards, and I hope I don't in the future. There was also no discernible pork with them - no ham, bacon, or anything to promote any sort of smoky flavor.

Our waitress was fantastic - we were a table of ten, and she split our checks accordingly with no problems or complaints. She was attentive and friendly, and deserves the credit for not making my meal a complete fail.

Given all the mixed reviews, perhaps I was here on an off day, but I don't think I'd come back unless it was the only open place in the area.

I've been coming back for a while now, without Smokin Al's in bay shore anymore this is my first option for BBQ. I really like the atmosphere and the service is always on point and I can't stay away from the pulled pork. Now that I think of it it's time to go back.

We had a great time here!

Atmosphere - B
This is a fun place with a bar-like vibe. My only complaint is that the tables are SUPER close together. This is not the place for an intimate dinner, but a great place for a fun night out with live music if you don't mind the noise level and hearing the conversations of the tables next to you.

Service - A
Our waitress was on point! She was always there before we even knew we needed her. Great attitude, fun, gave great suggestions to first timers, and always had a smile on her face!

Food - B
I had the pulled pork and rib combo. The pulled pork was juicy and flavorful. Their barbecue sauce has a little kick, but is a little salty for my taste ... and I LOVE salt! The  ribs were a little fatty for my taste, but the rub had a great flavor. The hand cut french fries were delicious and the baked beans were sweet & smoky. I loved them!! The homemade corn bread was just average. It didn't have much of a corn taste like other corn breads I've had, but it was moist. We were too full to try the dessert.

We will definitely be back when we want some comfort food and a laid back vibe.