Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill Menu

2504 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210
  • Breakfast Plates

    • BREAKFAST PLATTER

      Choice of meat, 2 eggs, biscuits & grits
    • PANCAKE BREAKFAST PLATTER

      2 eggs, 2 pancakes, choice of meat & grits
    • CHICKEN & WAFFLES

      Golden Waffles & 3 chicken tenders topped with your choice of a sweet or savory topping.
      $16.19
  • Biscuits & Things

    • BISCUITS

      Golden variety of & buttery cathead biscuits.
    • CROISSANTS

      Golden variety of warm freshly baked croissants
    • TEXAS TOAST Sandwich

      Buttery Golden Texas Style Toast
    • Biscuit & Gravy

      Cathead Biscuits with Southern White homestyle gravy.
    • Cinnamon Rolls (2)

      Warm soft southern cinnamon goodness in a swirl topped with white sweet icing glaze.
      $5.79
  • Chef Specials

    • BREAKFAST SKILLET

      Bacon, sausage, ham, onions, potatoes, & shredded cheese
      $18.89
    • BURRITO

      Choice of any breakfast meat in a burrito w/cheese, onions & bell pepper
      $8.09
    • Country Scrambler

      Biscuit & gravy topped with 2 eggs(your way) & choice of meat.
  • Omelets

    • OMELETS

      Your Choice of Colossal "fill over half of your plate" Southern Style Omelets
  • Sides

    • Grits

      Creamy, savory grits, cooked to perfection with a hint of butter and cheese.
      $2.69
    • Cheese Grits

      Creamy grits topped with melted cheese, a delightful, southern comfort classic.
      $3.50
    • Oatmeal

      Hearty, comforting oatmeal, topped with your choice of sweet or savory toppings.
      $4.04
    • Gravy

      Savory, homemade white sausage gravy, perfect for biscuits or toast.
      $2.69
    • Hashbrowns

      Crispy, golden hash browns, seasoned to perfection
      $4.04
    • Apple Crisp

      Crispy, golden apple fritters, filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
      $5.39
    • Meat Side

      Your choice of a meat side.
      $4.98
    • 1 Egg

      Single egg, choice of Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, Sunny Side Up, Scrambled, or Scrambled with Cheese.
    • 2 Eggs

      Over easy, medium, hard, sunny side up, scrambled, or scrambled with cheese.
    • 3 Eggs

      Three eggs cooked to your preference—over easy, over medium, over hard, sunny side up, scrambled, or scrambled with cheese.
  • Pancakes & French Toast

    • FRENCH TOAST

      Your Choice of Thick slices of bread dipped in a sweet egg batter, grilled to golden brown, and served with your choice of toppings.
    • PANCAKES

      Fluffy, griddled pancakes, served with your choice of toppings.
  • Starters

    • ONION RINGS (6ct)

      6 stack of freshly fried onion rings.
      $9.44
    • BBQ NACHOS

      Coming soon!\nHouse made chips topped with bbq pork, queso, bbq sauce, & sour cream.
      $14.84
    • BBQ FRIES

      Coming soon!\nHouse made chips topped with bbq pork, queso, bbq sauce, & sour cream.
      $14.84
    • PORK RINDS

      Served with pimento cheese & pepper jelly.
  • Spuds (More Than A Baked Potato)

    • FULLY LOADED SPUD

      Cheese, 1 meat, sour cream, cheese, butter, chives and bacon bits.
      $16.86
    • NOT SO LOADED SPUD

      Sour cream & butter.
      $8.76
  • Salads & Soups

    • "ORIGINAL" BBQ SALAD

      W/your choice of smoked turkey, chopped pork, chopped beef or pulled chicken.
      $16.86
    • GOLDEN HOUSE SALAD

      Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, fried onion straws, and cheese.
      $10.79
    • BRUNSWICK STEW

      100 year old Golden Rule classic.
    • HOMEMADE CHILI

      100 year old Golden Rule Classic.
    • SIDE SALAD

      Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and cheese.
      $5.39
  • Golden Specials

    • Small Hamburger Steak

      Fresh ground chuck served w/grilled onions, brown gravy & sides.
      $18.89
    • Large Hamburger Steak

      Fresh ground chuck served w/grilled onions, brown gravy & sides.
      $21.59
    • CHICKEN TENDERS

      4 chicken tenders & french fries
      $14.84
    • WINTER COMBO

      Regular sandwhich served w/1 cup of chili or stew
      $13.89
    • Flounder Friday

      FRIDAY ONLY- Fried flounder filet served with hushpuppies & any side
      $14.84
  • Golden Combos

    • Sandwich W/2 Sides

      Any regular sandwhich, 2 ribs, coleslaw & potato salad.
    • Sandwich W/ 2 Sides

      Any regular sandwhich or burger w/2sides
    • Sandwich W/1 Side & Drink

      Any regular sandwhich & 1 side and a drink\n
    • Sandwich W/ Soup & Side

      bbq pork sandwhich w/cup of stew & a side\n
  • Golden Plates

    • BBQ PORK PLATE

      Prepare for a pork-an-palooza with the Golden Rule BBQ Pork Plate. Slow-smoked bursting flavor of utterly legendary BBQ! w/two Golden sides.
    • BBQ CHICKEN PLATE

      All chicken lovers, smoke enthusiasts, and meaty masterpiece connoisseurs. Golden Rule BBQ Chicken Plate is a loaded monument of slow-smoked, melt-in-your-mouth BBQ Chicken. w/two Golden sides.
    • SMOKED BRISKET PLATE

      Calling all brisket, smoke enthusiasts, and meaty masterpiece connoisseurs. Golden Rule BBQ Brisket Plate is slow-smoked, melt-in-your-mouth Brisket. w/two Golden sides.
    • BABY BACK RIB PLATE

      Prepare to embark on a carnivorous voyage with the Golden Rule BBQ Baby Back Rib Plate. Imagine a stack of slow-smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs**, each one a glistening, glazed masterpiece. w/two Golden sides.
    • SMOKED TURKEY PLATE

      Prepare to embark on a carnivorous voyage with the Golden Rule BBQ Turkey Plate. Slow-smoked Turkey w/two Golden sides.
    • SMOKED SAUSAGE PLATE

      Attention, sausage soldiers and smoke enthusiasts! Sound the alarm for the Golden Rule BBQ Smoked Sausage Plate - legendary links, slow-smoked and utterly flavor-ful proportions!
    • THE GOLDEN PLEASURE

      Imagine a trio of BBQ Titans fresh off the Pit with the Golden Rule BBQ Pleasure Plate - A mount of smoky, saucy, meats. Pork, 3 Baby Back Ribs, and BBQ Chicken. w/two sides.
      $32.39
    • COMBO PLATE

      Any 2 meats and any 2 sides\n
      $26.99
  • Burgers & Sandwhiches

    • SAMMY'S BBQ PORK SANDWHICH

      Golden Rule's oldest sandwhich. Chopped BBQ Pork topped with our Original BBQ sauce and pickles on a Golden Bun.
    • BEEF BRISKET SANDWHICH

      Tender, slow-smoked brisket piled high on a fresh bun, topped with bbq sauce.
    • CHICKEN SANDWHICH

      Juicy, smoked pulled chicken topped with our original BBQ sauce and served on a golden bun.
    • SMOKED TURKEY SANDWHICH

      Tender, smoked sliced turkey topped with BBQ sauce and served on a golden bun.
    • SMOKED SAUSAGE SANDWHICH

      Savory, smoked sausage served on a golden bun with our original BBQ sauce.
    • HAMBURGER

      A juicy, all-beef patty seasoned to perfection.
    • CHEESEBURGER

      A juicy, all-beef patty seasoned to perfection added with cheese
    • HOT DOG

      Beef Banger on a sliced on Golden Bun.
      $8.09
    • Rib Sandwich

      Prepare to embark on a carnivorous voyage with meat and bread with the Golden Rule BBQ Rib Sandwhich.
      $14.84
    • Grilled Cheese

      Cheesy goodness between two Golden buttery buns
      $3.09
  • Smoked Wings (Flavor's Golden, Cravin's Flyin')

    • SMOKED TRADITIONAL WINGS COMBO

      Low & Slow Smoked Boneless Wings full of flavor
    • TRADITIONAL WINGS ENTREE

      Low & Slow Smoked Bone-In Wings full of flavor
  • Sides

    • BAKED BEANS

      Sweet and savory baked beans, slow-cooked to perfection with a hint of smoke.
      $5.39
    • CHIPS

      Your choice of crispy, flavorful chips to complement your meal.
      $5.39
    • COLESLAW

      Savory, crunchy coleslaw made with fresh cabbage and carrots.
      $5.39
    • CORN ON THE COB

      Sweet and smoky corn on the cob, grilled to perfection.
      $5.39
    • FRENCH FRIES

      Golden, crispy French fries, cut fresh daily.
      $5.39
    • FRIED OKRA

      Tender, crispy okra, fried to golden perfection.
      $5.39
    • GREEN BEANS

      Tender, steamed green beans with a hint of smoky flavor.
      $5.39
    • MAC N CHEESE

      Cheesy mac and cheese with a hint of smoke.
      $5.39
    • ONION RINGS (4ct)

      Crispy, golden onion rings, fried to perfection.
      $5.39
    • POTATO SALAD

      Creamy, classic potato salad, made fresh daily.
      $5.39
    • SIDE SALAD

      Lettuce, cheese, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      $5.39
    • TURNIP GREENS

      Tender, slow-cooked turnip greens seasoned to perfection!
      $5.39
  • Desserts (Scratch Made Everyday)

    • BANANA PUDDING

      Creamy, classic made from scratch banana pudding combined with a generous mixture of vanilla wafers
      $6.74
    • FRIED APPLE PIE (WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY)

      Crispy, golden-brown fried apple pie, filled with warm, sweet apple filling.
      $5.39
    • SUGAR FREE CHEESECAKE

      Sugar free Rich, creamy cheesecake, baked to perfection with a golden flaky crust.
      $6.74
  • Pies

    • Chocolate Cream Pie

      Rich, decadent chocolate cream pie, made fresh daily with a flaky crust.
    • Lemon Icebox Pie

      Golden Rule BBQ isn't just about smoky meats and tangy sauces – they've got a sweet secret weapon waiting for you in the dessert case: the legendary Lemon Ice Box Pie. This isn't your average refrigerator dessert. It's a citrusy explosion of freshness, a creamy cloud of delight, and a sunny escape from the ordinary, all in one irresistible slice.
    • Coconut Creme Pie

      Golden Rule BBQ is known for its smoky, savory fare, but get ready for a surprise! Tucked away on their menu, like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, is a dessert that's guaranteed to make your taste buds sing: the Coconut Creme Pie.
    • Key Lime Pie

      Get ready to pucker up and say "Wow!" Golden Rule BBQ isn't just about smoky meats and tangy sauces. They've unveiled a dessert that's bursting with citrusy sunshine and creamy satisfaction – the Golden Rule Key Lime Pie.
    • Pecan Pie

      This is no ordinary pecan pie. Golden Rule uses only the freshest ingredients and their secret family recipe to create a dessert that's both traditionally comforting and surprisingly divine.
    • Cheesecake

      Calling all cheesecake connoisseurs! Prepare to embark on a flavor expedition with Golden Rule BBQ's legendary cheesecake. No ordinary dessert, this is a monument to creamy perfection, handcrafted with the same dedication and passion as their award-winning smoked meats
    • Peanut Butter Pie

      Forget everything you thought you knew about peanut butter pie! Golden Rule BBQ is serving up a southern sensation that's not your mama's dessert. This isn't a delicate slice of sweetness – it's a decadent explosion of textures and flavors that will redefine your dessert dreams.
  • Cakes

    • Strawberry Cake

      Our Strawberry Cake is a classic dessert with a twist. This light and airy cake is flavored with strawberry extract and topped with a fresh strawberry compote. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.
    • Chocolate Cake

      This isn't your average chocolate cake. This is Golden Rule's Chocolate Temptation, a towering masterpiece of moist, dark chocolate cake layered with our own sinfully smooth chocolate ganache. We finish it off with a generous swirl of light and fluffy chocolate buttercream that will have you licking your plate clean.
    • Red Velvet Cake

      ust gaze upon this ruby red masterpiece and your mouth will start to water. The vibrant hue is almost too beautiful to eat, but trust us, resistance is futile. Each slice reveals delicate crumbles promising moist, fluffy goodness within.
    • German Chocolate Cake

      Prepare your taste buds for an adventure! Golden Rule's legendary German Chocolate Cake isn't just dessert – it's an explosion of flavor and texture that will leave you wanting more.
  • Kids Meal (Served W/Kids Side & Kids Drink)

    • KIDS CHICKEN TENDERS

      2 chicken tenders and 1 side
      $8.49
    • KIDS HAMBURGER

      Juicy Beef Patty son a golden bun served with 1 side
      $8.49
    • KIDS GRILLED CHEESE

      Golden cheesy goodness between two buttered buns served with 1 side
      $8.49
    • KIDS BBQ SANDWHICH

      BBQ pork sandwhich served with 1 side
      $8.49
  • Drinks

    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
    • Coke Zero

      The same great taste but with zero calories.
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
    • Powerade

      A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
    • Dr Pepper

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    • Hi-C

      Explosive fruit flavors and 100% of the vitamin C your body needs.
    • Minute Maid Lemonade

      100% Pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that’s the next best thing to fresh squeezed.
    • Sweet Tea

      Sweet tea—available in Regular or Large.
    • Unsweet Tea

      Choice of regular or large unsweetened tea.
    • Water

      Clear, refreshing bottled water.
    • Coffee

      Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
      $3.23
    • To Go Ice/Water Cup

  • "Buy" The Pound

    • 1/4 LB Of Meat

      1/4 LB of meat of your choice
      $8.09
    • 1/2 LB Of Meat

      1/2 LB of meat of your choice
      $12.14
    • 1 LB Of Meat

      1 LB of meat of your choice
      $24.29
    • 1/2 BIRD (CHICKEN)

      1/2 Smoked to perfection Half Chicken Served w/ Original Golden Rule BBQ Sauce
      $16.19
    • 1/2 SLAB SMOKED BBQ RIBS (PORK)

      Smoked baby back ribs served w/original Golden Rule BBQ sauce
      $22.94
    • WHOLE SLAB SMOKED BBQ RIBS (PORK)

      Smoked baby back ribs smoked to perfection.
      $37.79
    • PINT (SERVES 4)

      Golden Rule BBQ Pint Sides: Feed Your Crew (4 People, Easy!)
      $10.79
    • QUART (SERVES 8)

      Golden Rule BBQ Quart Sides: Feed Your Crew (8 People, Easy!)
      $16.19
    • 1/2 GAL. (SERVES 16)

      Golden Rule BBQ 1/2 Gallon Sides: Feed Your Crew (16 People, Easy!)
      $29.69
    • 1 GALLON (SERVES 25)

      Golden Rule BBQ Gallon Sides: Feed Your Crew (25 People, Easy!)
      $48.59
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      Get ready for a double dose of deliciousness at Golden Rule BBQ! Because after you've conquered your platter of smoky meats and savory sides, it's time to unleash your inner cookie monster with our legendary chocolate chip cookies.\n
  • Family Meals

    • POUND SPECIAL

      1 LB of smoked BBQ pork, 4 buns, sauce, w/ 2 pint sides. (Serves 4 People.)
      $40.49
    • MEAT & RIBS FAMILY PACK

      3 LB of smoked BBQ pork, whole slab of our smoked BBQ baby back ribs. 12 Buns, BBQ sauce, & 4 quarts of one side. Serves 10 people.
      $175.50
  • Market

    • BBQ SAUCE BOTTLE

      Variety of barbecue sauce flavors including Original, White, Hot, Maple, Rib Glaze, Golden, and fruit-infused options like Peach Tea, Mango, and Strawberry.
    • Y'll Sweet Tea Gallon Bags

      Sweet tea in gallon bags, available in various flavors including traditional sweet, Georgia peach, mango, strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon.
      $12.14
    • Ya'll Coffee Bag

      Choice of Regular or Decaf coffee.
      $13.49
    • ALABAMA WILD FLOWER HONEY

      Raw, strained honey from Alabama wildflowers, offering a natural sweetness ideal for drizzling or cooking. 16 oz.
      $13.49
    • APPLE BUTTER JAR

      $4.05
    • CHEESE STRAWS

      $2.70
    • CRICKET DUST

      $10.79
    • DREAM WINGS BUFFALO SAUCE

      $9.44
    • GOLDEN RULE T SHIRT

      $33.75
    • HAT

      $33.75
    • MONTEGO'S COOKIE - CHOCOLATE CHIP

      $11.31
    • MONTEGO'S COOKIE KEYLIME

      $11.31
    • MONTEGO'S JOE CHEESE STRAWS

      $3.09
    • MR. FRENCH FRY SEASONING

      $4.05
    • PILLETERI'S GARLIC

      $6.74
    • PILLETERI'S GREEK

      $6.74
    • PILLETERI'S LIQUID MARINADE

      $4.98
    • PILLETERI'S GARLIC ORIGINAL

      $6.74
    • RIB RUB BY GOLDEN RULE

      Savory blend of spices crafted for pork ribs, enhancing the natural flavors with a balanced mix of sweet and smoky notes.
      $5.39
    • SNEAKY PETE'S HOTDOG SAUCE

      $9.44

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