Niki's West ★ 4.6
Niki's West on Finley Avenue West Birmingham has run the canonical meat-and-three since 1957, with a cafeteria steam table by the Alabama Farmers Market.
Signature: Fried catfish, Turnip greens, Cornbread
What to order at Saw's BBQ
- Signature dishes
- Smoked chicken with white sauce, Pork ribs, Pulled pork sandwich
CuisineAmerican BBQ
Price$$
Neighborhoodhomewood
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-20:00; closed Sun
Phone+1 205 879 1937
Signature dishes: Smoked chicken with white sauce, Pork ribs, Pulled pork sandwich
Location
Address: 1008 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209, Birmingham
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