Phil’s Bar-B-Que of Eufaula

We always stop at Phil’s for bbq. Love their vinegar type hot sauce and the chipped sandwich. Can bring dogs on the porch, too.

You can find Phill’s BBQ about a block from the square that makes up the town center. Phil’s is in a standalone red-​painted building with a large screened porch and a country pig with «Best Butts in Alabama» underneath. There’s also a street sign and if the small parking lot is full, it looks like you can park on the streets.
Eufaula is a bit of a sleepy town about half-​way between Columbus GA and Dothan AL to the West of the lake and state line. It’s a nice stopping point when traveling to Florida from Atlanta so we usually end up taking a lunch here — the city has some fantastic pre-​war Victorian survivors that make it very special. The downtown has old storefronts from when whatever industry that was popular here was at it’s height — it’s a bit run down these days with a few antique stores and a handful of restaurants.
At Phil’s you order at the counter and your plate is brought to you when it’s ready. This is a no-​frills type place with recycled seating and local memorabilia on the walls. At the end of the longest wall you’ll find a shrine to fishing champion Woo Daves — really — a 5′ tall signed poster!
We’ve managed to eat at Phil’s a couple of times and both time enjoyed the food. This is smokey BBQ with a bit of rind and a tasty, runny mustard BBQ sauce. I especially like the ribs here though the pulled pork is pretty good as well. You can get the Q chopped, sliced or chipped and there are spicier options on the sauce (there’s also a sweet tomato based sauce but I preferred the spicy mustard). The food is served on black styorfoam plates with sides (I liked the slaw and Brundwick stew but wish the latter was served in a bowl) and some sliced pickles.
In all the food was above average and the sauce exemplary. The people at the counter were very friendly and willing to answer questions and provide opinions. Both times we’ve visited we left very satisfied.
(longer version posted to my food blog)