Pig and Pint?
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Pulled pork is really fatty and not that good. Sides are also weird. Tbh it’s way over priced for what it is. Better bbq at Smokehouse BBQ out on Highway 471.
I agree. I think the pig and pint is more liked because 90% of jackson bbq places suck. My main problem with it is that it is WAY overpriced
A bbq sandwich is $8.99. A pulled pork plate is $12.99. A half slab is $15.99. With all due respect, I don’t think you have a clue what you’re talking about regarding pricing.
crackerjax, I’ve had their pulled pork numerous times and it’s been good. Pork shoulder is a fatty cut and when you pull it for food service, you’re supposed to remove as much as possible. Typically, if you ever get a fatty pulled pork anywhere, it’s a prep/pulling issue. I bet if you showed any of the bosses a plate with too much fat, they’d fix you up. They’re good guys and nobody is perfect.
To the op, it’s good. Owners are good guys and the food is quality. They have a Carolina gold sauce that is the tits.
crackerjax, I’ve had their pulled pork numerous times and it’s been good. Pork shoulder is a fatty cut and when you pull it for food service, you’re supposed to remove as much as possible. Typically, if you ever get a fatty pulled pork anywhere, it’s a prep/pulling issue. I bet if you showed any of the bosses a plate with too much fat, they’d fix you up. They’re good guys and nobody is perfect.
To the op, it’s good. Owners are good guys and the food is quality. They have a Carolina gold sauce that is the tits.
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I've been once about a year ago.....I remember it being pretty good but as others have said...It is Over Priced for what you get.
I recommend the disco fries -- kinda like pulled pork nachos, but with french fries instead of tortilla chips.
It's good, just over-priced, like
most places in Fondren.
A few beers and a bbq sandwich & a side, shouldn't run you $30.
most places in Fondren.
A few beers and a bbq sandwich & a side, shouldn't run you $30.
You’re the 2nd person in this thread saying theyre expensive. What are they expensive compared to? A bacon cheese whopper meal (large) is $9 and change. A bacon cheese burger meal at backyard burger (regular size) is $10 and change. And that’s fast food garbage. They’re smoking quality meats, making homeade sides, homeade sauces, etc... I think their prices are incredibly reasonable, especially knowing what all that stuff cost from food suppliers.
Today i got a rib plate from the largest bbq chain in America, Dickies, and it was $13.95 for 5 bones of spare ribs. That’s like a third a rack. And that’s priced right.
Today i got a rib plate from the largest bbq chain in America, Dickies, and it was $13.95 for 5 bones of spare ribs. That’s like a third a rack. And that’s priced right.
Yeah, I go in there on a pretty regular basis and spend $12-15 on lunch. If that’s way over priced for you then head on over to Ryan’s or Taco Bell.
And of course if you’re drinking from their large selection of craft beers it’s going to be more. Be warned though, you won’t get that at Ryan’s or Taco Bell.
You can also do lunch at Saltine or Babalu for $15 or so.
And of course if you’re drinking from their large selection of craft beers it’s going to be more. Be warned though, you won’t get that at Ryan’s or Taco Bell.
You can also do lunch at Saltine or Babalu for $15 or so.
Bingo. Even fast food is in the $8-$10 range for a meal. The only way you get under $15 for lunch these days is to either do a counter service joint where you don’t have to tip or eat total garbage food. Just is what it is.
I eat there probably once a week. My office is right across the street basically.
Overall the BBQ is excellent. It’s priced in line with other Fondren Restaurants although some things are less of a bargain than others.
Pros:
Ribs are excellent, pull off the bone but not mushy at all. Competition worthy to be honest.
Tacos are excellent, especially the Brisket.
The Pork Belly Sandwich which is Brisket, pork belly, and collard greens is redonkulous.
If you want to gluton it out the Nachos or Disco fries are awesome and a good value for a metric ton of food.
Their Red Beans and Rice is really good.
My favorite of late is the smoked pulled chicken Caesar salad. (Get double chicken, it’s well worth it)
The smoked wings are also ridiculous. Memphis Style.
If you like fries they usually hook you up portion wise.
Cons:
Their beans just suck.
The 1/2 smoked chicken is never done enough. Always has pink Center and some blood. Has a nice smoke ring but you can’t ever pull the leg bone out which if it was done properly it would happen.
They seem to have discontinued their pasta salad which was awesome.
Their sides, excluding fries, come in separate bowls and can be a tad skimpy. If you get collard greens as a side you should get more than 3oz worth.
Need more sausage options.
Overall it’s definitely one of the better BBQ places in the State. In fact I put it up there close to Fox Bros in Atlanta.
Overall the BBQ is excellent. It’s priced in line with other Fondren Restaurants although some things are less of a bargain than others.
Pros:
Ribs are excellent, pull off the bone but not mushy at all. Competition worthy to be honest.
Tacos are excellent, especially the Brisket.
The Pork Belly Sandwich which is Brisket, pork belly, and collard greens is redonkulous.
If you want to gluton it out the Nachos or Disco fries are awesome and a good value for a metric ton of food.
Their Red Beans and Rice is really good.
My favorite of late is the smoked pulled chicken Caesar salad. (Get double chicken, it’s well worth it)
The smoked wings are also ridiculous. Memphis Style.
If you like fries they usually hook you up portion wise.
Cons:
Their beans just suck.
The 1/2 smoked chicken is never done enough. Always has pink Center and some blood. Has a nice smoke ring but you can’t ever pull the leg bone out which if it was done properly it would happen.
They seem to have discontinued their pasta salad which was awesome.
Their sides, excluding fries, come in separate bowls and can be a tad skimpy. If you get collard greens as a side you should get more than 3oz worth.
Need more sausage options.
Overall it’s definitely one of the better BBQ places in the State. In fact I put it up there close to Fox Bros in Atlanta.
Pig and Pint is good but there is a new BBQ kid in town!
Steves BBQ and Ribs located off Countyline Road in Ridgeland
has some of the finest swine around!! Been open about 2 mths.
Their pulled pork is not fatty AT ALL and it is Carolina style.
They have several good sauces and if u like sweet sauce
try the Apple sauce.
Their pototo salad taste and looks like former Red, Hot&Blue BBQ
for those who remember it.
Their slaw is sweet and outstanding.
The only thing I did not care for (personal preference)
was the baked beans. They add hamburger meat to them.
When I eat swine I don’t like a hamburger taste at same setting.
Sweet tea was great too! Friendly folks.
I can see both sides of the expensive argument. They're basically 25 to 30% more expensive across the board than Little Willie's on the Reservoir for comparable Q (opinions will vary wildly on BBQ). That disparity makes sense when you consider Pig's trendy location vs Willie's strip mall catering spot. OP is not a Jacksonian. Pig is probably the best bet for a visitor.
Pig and Pint is good barbecue and they have a very good beer selection. Definitely recommended.
Edit to add: I don’t care much for sides so I typically don’t get a side— just a sandwich or tacos usually. With beer.
Edit to add: I don’t care much for sides so I typically don’t get a side— just a sandwich or tacos usually. With beer.
I’ve been singing the praises of Smokehouse for a few years. I’m about a mile from it and I love dropping by at lunch. The guy that owns it is a great dude too. But he is the consummate salesman and will worry you to death about trying his Omaha steaks.
I don’t like Pig and Pint, honestly. Go get some E&L’s.....just get it to go. It’s in a bad area.
It shouldn't
cost nearly $30 for a BBQ plate/sandwich and a couple of beers.
However, Pig & Pint isn't unique in their ridiculous beer prices in Fondren.
Craft beer is overpriced, overall, there.
$7-$8 for a beer is a little much...
cost nearly $30 for a BBQ plate/sandwich and a couple of beers.
However, Pig & Pint isn't unique in their ridiculous beer prices in Fondren.
Craft beer is overpriced, overall, there.
$7-$8 for a beer is a little much...
A lot of BBQ places have never figured out how to cook the giant mutant chickens they get these days.
Since everyone is giving their opinions .....Smokehouse has the worst pulled pork in the area. The sauce is not any good and they pre-place (or soak) it on the pork, at least it appears that way.. Now it could be me or I just had bad luck but the last three times it’s been terrible. The last straw was when I bought 4 plate lunches and everyone complained. The potato salad seems like it comes from Sysco. Pig and pint is better than Smokehouse any day of the week IMO. I have only eaten there once so far.
Read my lips: Smokehouse on 471. Best Q in the area. And the bread pudding is slap-your-mama good.
Of course, if you're in from out of town, it's probably out of your way. Pig and Pint is good too. Atmosphere is fine, you can eat outside if the weather is nice, and it's in a good location.
Of course, if you're in from out of town, it's probably out of your way. Pig and Pint is good too. Atmosphere is fine, you can eat outside if the weather is nice, and it's in a good location.
You must live in a particularly expensive place. This would not be true in most places in the South. Most places still have solid food options where you can get good food and walk out for under $15. Maybe not the grilled fish plate or whatever, but ribeye sandwiches, oyster or shrimp poboys, Grilled chicken plate, etc.
If I do full service, after tip you’re looking at roughly $15 almost anywhere. At Fannin Mart Cafe a meat and 3 is $11 and change. After tax, $12. Leave $3 tip and $15. Now if I do counter service like Newks I’ll get out at roughly $10 with a Newk’s Q, slaw, and tea. The cheapest plate I know of in town is if you get chicken at Kroger $6 but all there other meat choices are $8. Add a drink and your close to $10 and that food is horrible. The best plates in that $7-$8 range in the metro are Mac’s on 51 in Ridgeland and Fresh Market Cafe at the gas station next to Sonic in G’stadt. What do both of those places have in common? Neither are brick and mortar restaurants so their cost aren’t anywhere near the same. And they pre-cook everything (which isn’t a terrible thing if you do it just right).
Then that's just another reason jackson sucks. I know their food isn't great considering how large the population is but that's worse than I realized.
That is the truth...
I always get the smallest birds I can find. Usually the cheaper ones are more 'chicken' size. Not sure if you've ever seen Purdue Brand chicken but they are more like Churkeys.
I always get the smallest birds I can find. Usually the cheaper ones are more 'chicken' size. Not sure if you've ever seen Purdue Brand chicken but they are more like Churkeys.
I am speechless. Send me a PM next time you go there so I can eat with you. BBQ is my most favorite type of food and its the worst I’ve had repeatedly.
Why is the pork orange? Is it grease or do they soak the meat in sauce? Honest question.
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The MSU baseball team usually stops to eat at Smokehouse on 471 on the way home after playing at Trustmark Park. Good folks and good BBQ.
Can't beat the E&L's BBQ ribs, also try the Woodhouse Grill's...
There used to be a gas station on Northside Dr. that had some real good ones too.
There used to be a gas station on Northside Dr. that had some real good ones too.
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