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Bandana's Bar-B-Q Carbondale Il Restaurant,Bar in Carbondale

Name: Bandana's Bar-B-Q Carbondale Il
Address: 309 E Main St, Carbondale, United States
Telephone: 16184901777
Rating: 4.3

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Bandana's Bar-B-Q Carbondale Il

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#41 From 122 in Carbondale

8.5

500 Review

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8.5/10

Food

8.5/10

Interior

8.5/10

Prices

8.5/10

Service

8.5/10

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$$ American, Barbecue

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Restaurant, Bar

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+16184901777

309 E Main St, Carbondale, United States

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About

Have a good time here and share nicely cooked beef, smoked chicken and ribs with your friends. You can have good doughnuts at this bar. Try the delicious beer offered here. Great tea is waiting for you at Bandana's Bar-b-q. The warm atmosphere of this place makes visitors feel relaxed and have a nice time. Most guests consider the staff well-trained. People say that the service is fine here. Based on the guests' opinions, prices are average. Many reviewers think that the decor is modern. This spot is ranked 4.3 within the Google grading system.

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Dee D

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A week ago

I really like their sweet potato fries. The bbq sandwiches were better imo before they switched to the toasted bread. I preferred the buns. Could they not have a option you could choose for yourself? I love the bbq sauces you choose for yourself on the tables. The service needs some work as all the times I've visited they have been lacking. Either they are under staffed or the staff is goofing off. Either way it affects business in a bad way. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes Pulled Pork Sandwich

Carl Cauble

3 weeks ago

Nice, fireplace Service Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Brisket

Spencer Lundgren

A month ago

Carl was great. Took great care of us and took the time to talk to us. When you’re in this place, make sure to ask for him! Food was excellent as well. Got it to us quick and it filled me up! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Brisket

Amanda Kirk

I chose to order online and pick up for my family of four before a ballgame. It was perfect! It was right on time, and the Budget Buster options on the menu made it cheaper than fast food! Service Take out Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Jen

Drinks never came but was charged for it. The bbq chicken sandwich was the driest meat I’ve ever been served covered in a thick bad tasting bbq sauce. There was almost no staff, one server who told us she was alone and needed help and one manager who was also trying to cook. There were maybe 3 other people there besides us so we took this as a sign we would not be returning. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

Ashley Webb

Service was good but food was not as good as I was expecting Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

Mike Varner

Everything on the menu is excellent and it has my grandbabys stamp of approval Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Turkey

Mike T

2 months ago

It makes me sad to update my 4 star review from 5 years ago and switch it to a 1. Unfortunately, this is what Bandanas has done to themselves. The budget buster options don't openly advertise the amount of meat you get, for good reason because it's hardly enough to constitute any sort of meal. For chicken, you get 3 piece of chicken that taste and look like frozen Tyson chicken strips. They're a little bigger than an index finger. The corn seems to have come from a can. The fries are bland and basic. I don't even think Walmart sells fries this boring. The rib sandwich is falsely advertised as coming with a toasted bun. Instead you get two pieces of garlic bread with bone-in ribs. If you've ever had the displeasure of eating their ribs lately you'll know they are tough and dry. This isn't a sandwich unless you're a dog and can eat right through bone, I guess. The rib sandwich raises the question of why it is advertised as coming with 1 piece of garlic bread and a side, yet you get two pieces of garlic bread to constitute the "bun". For those not following, it's a rip off. They're also charging exorbitant prices for basic drinks nearing $3. If you insist on going here, get it to go or get a water. You should never pay $3 for flavored sugar water. Altogether, $30 gets you a soda, 3 dry bland pieces of probably frozen store bought chicken, 3 tiny chewy fatty ribs, a tiny cup of canned baked beans and corn, and 3 pieces of garlic bread. Oh and the privilege of sitting within a foot of every other customer (despite plenty of tables) and elusive servers. At this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if this place closes by the end of 2024. They really need to up their standards and quality to avoid becoming another failed Carbondale business. Likewise, customers need to up their standards as well to get the message across if they haven't already. Very sad how many businesses in town have stopped trying. I'll never go back after being a loyal customer of 5 years. Bandanas appears to be purchasing the lowest dollar food they can get, "cooking" it in the most basic sense of the word, and selling for an undeserved premium price. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

Ruth Graff

Two of the BBQ meat plates were very dry & hard(probabably end pieces) Had an immediate response from manager, & said they will definitely address the issue. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Adam Pohlsen

It was great me and my uncle got there and set up for a party after hours with the GM witch is my mom Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Hot Sauce and Spicy BBQ Sauce