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The Thumb - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
The Thumb - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
The Thumb - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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THE THUMB

(4.7 Score)
9393 East Bell Road,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Pulled Chicken ✓ Pulled Pork ✓ Sliced Brisket ✓ Chopped Brisket ✓ Full Rack of St. Louis Ribs ✓ Smoked Sausage ✓ Chorizo and Egg Burrito ✓ Chorizo ✓ Tortillas ✓ Potatoes and 3 Cheese Blend Served with House Made Salsa ✓ Scrambled Eggs ✓ Breakfast Potatoes ✓ Bacon or Sausage ✓ the Hangover ✓ Pork/Chicken Loaded Tacos

“The Thumb is a locally owned and operated restaurant that offers coffee, cheeses, wine, and BBQ dinners. Joe B. is the manager of the restaurant. The award-winning BBQ Bistro and Car Wash is worth the trip. The Thumb provides a variety of BBQ dishes in the restaurant. All of their staff are very professional and provide fast service to their customers. They also offer a catering menu at affordable prices. The Thumb conveniently caters to customers by providing doorstep delivery, pickup, and curbside carry-out services. They have charming dog-friendly patio and spacious dining rooms, your guests are certain to enjoy the unique, down-to-earth yet elegant atmosphere of one of the most iconic BBQ restaurants.”

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Price:

ALL DAY SUMMER MENU:
No' Sco' Burrito $12.99
Chorizo Burrito $12.99
SPECIALTY PLATES:
The Hangover $17.99
Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast $16.99
2 Egg Breakfast $14.99
Tom’s Brisket Stack $14.99
SANDWICHES:
Pulled Chicken Sandwich $12.99
Pulled Pork Sandwich $13.49
Sliced Brisket Sandwich $14.99
Cuban Sandwich $13.99
3 Little Pigs $15.99
BURGERS:
ALL BURGERS INCLUDE CHIPS:
Thumburger $10.99
Oklahoma Burger $14.99

Contact:

(480) 513-8186

Mon-Sun: 6am - 7pm

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Arizona BBQ Shack - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Arizona BBQ Shack - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Arizona BBQ Shack - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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ARIZONA BBQ SHACK

(4.7 Score)
8471 East McDonald Drive,
Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Directions

Specialty:

✓ BBQ Sauces ✓ Wings ✓ Popcorn Shrimp ✓ Smoked Bratwurst Bites ✓ Mac and Cheese Skillet Deluxe ✓ 2 Pulled Chicken Sliders ✓ Deluxe Burger ✓ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Veggie Burger ✓ Catfish ✓ Potato Salad

“Arizona BBQ Shack offers slow-smoked meats, skillet mac 'n' cheese, and salads in a comfy, casual space with a full bar. The restaurant's team takes pride in serving delectable BBQ dishes and innovative cocktails within a cozy setting, complete with a spacious bar. They specialize in Angus burgers topped with applewood or jalapeno bacon and house bourbon BBQ sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. The meats are dry-rubbed with unique house-blended spices and then smoked for up to 14 hours. This long and unique method gives each meat its own style. They have an extensive selection of smoked and grilled meats, including the Starlite BBQ selection.”

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Price:

Wings (6 Pieces): $15.95
Wings (12 Pieces): $29.95
Popcorn Shrimp: $15
Smoked Bratwurst Bites: $18.95
Mac & Cheese Skillet Deluxe: $21.95
Side Salad (Small): $7.50
Caesar Salad (Side): $7.50
Caesar Salad (Large): $15
Large Green Salad: $15
Add Brisket: $6.25
Add Chicken or Pork: $5
2 Pulled Chicken Sliders: $10
2 Pulled Pork Sliders: $10
2 Brisket Sliders: $12
BBQ Slider Trio: $16
Slider Basket with Fries: $20
Deluxe Burger: $15
Deluxe Cheeseburger: $17
BBQ Bacon Burger: $18
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: $19
Pulled Chicken Sandwich: $15
Billie Holiday Sandwich: $16.50
BB King Sandwich: $18
Pulled Pork Sandwich: $15
Smokin’ Blue Sandwich: $18
BLT Po‘Boy Sandwich: $19
Beef Brisket Sandwich: $18.50
Beef TriTip Sandwich: $21
Shrimp Po‘Boy Sandwich: $17
Big Daddy Sandwich: $21
Shackwich Sandwich: $21
Hot Mama Sandwich: $21

Contact:

(928) 610-8977

Tue-Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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Handlebar J - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Handlebar J - Scottsdale, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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HANDLEBAR J

(4.5 Score)
7116 E Becker Lane,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Directions

Since 1975

Specialty:

✓ Signature BBQ Ribs ✓ Baby Back Ribs ✓ Full Rack BBQ Ribs ✓ Appetizers ✓ Fried Zucchini ✓ Chips and Salsa ✓ Buffalo or BBQ Wings ✓ Cheese Crisps ✓ Sweet Potatoes Fries ✓ Flamed Grilled Burgers ✓ Sandwiches ✓ BBQ Pulled Pork ✓ Ass Kickn Chickens ✓ Salads ✓ Ray's Fave Fish Tacos ✓ Grilled Chickens ✓ Side Choices ✓ Desserts

“Handlebar J offers extraordinary bone-in BBQ pork ribs, pulled pork, wings, popcorn chicken, appetizers, salads, and desserts. The restaurant prides itself on exceeding its guests' expectations. Handlebar J uses the finest, freshest ingredients in their kitchen and bar. You can rent HBJ for private parties or events. Enjoy great food, music, and dancing in their unique Arizona Western-friendly atmosphere. This steak and rib eatery also offers live country music at night. They will seat full parties only; guests are welcome to go grab a cold beer or cocktail and enjoy until the rest show up. They invite you to come and enjoy the entire one-of-a-kind HBJ experience. Handlebar J offers Scottsdale's Original Rib House and Live Music.”

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Price:

BUNKHOUSE FARE:
Ribs Half Rack  $23.95
BURGERS AND SANDWICHES:
Ass Kickin' Chicken Sandwich  $17.95
Chicken Sandwich  $15.95
Cowboy Burger  $16.95
Fried Chicken Sandwich  $15.95
Fried Cod Sandwich  $15.95
Pulled Pork Sandwich  $16.95
Charro Burger  $17.95
APPETIZERS:
Basket of Fries  $7.95
Battered Onion Rings  $9.95
Cheese Crisp  $19
Chicken Bites  $14.95
Chicken Wings 10pc  $19.95
Quesadilla  $15.95
Sweet Potato Fries  $9.95
SALADS:
HBJ House Salad  $13
DESSERTS:
Apple Burrito  $13
Hot Fudge Sundae  $13.95
Root Beer Float  $10.95
SIDES AND EXTRAS:
Side of BBQ Sauce  $2

Contact:

(480) 948-0110

Tue: 4pm - 9pm
Wed & Thu: 4pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 12am
Sun & Mon: Closed

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THE THUMB REVIEWS

Absolutely incredible! I had the 3 crunchy tacos, and they were mouth-watering perfection. The smokehouse meat was packed with flavor, tender, and had just the right amount of smoky goodness. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and on top of everything, making the experience even better. Service was quick and efficient, so I didn’t have to wait long to dive into my meal. If you’re looking for amazing food and top-notch service, The Thumb is the place to be. Can’t wait to come back!

This is my go to spot to get my car hand washed. Everyone is very friendly at the wash and they do a great job. The longest I have waited is 45 min(this is normally busy hours on Saturday). I like to go inside get a little soda pop, stroll the store, and then sit in the back. Everyone inside is also very friendly. It’s my favorite Sunday “chore”.

This place is a trip. When’s the last time you had an “experience” at the car wash. You’ll have a great experience here. I went in the morning and had an awesome breakfast burrito and coffee. Next time will be afternoon for bbq and a beer. Super cool spot. Oh yeah they did a great job on my fun car. 100% hand wash!!

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ARIZONA BBQ SHACK REVIEWS

First Class customer service, fun place to go especially on Friday nights & open mike nights.If you love to sing, play an instrument or enjoy listen to some good jazz or down home blues.You’ve found your place.Great vibe, good friendly people & good times.The food is delicious especially the Marjorie Catfish Special with greens & cornbread. I felt like my food was not only home cooked but made by hands of love.YUMMY, it was so good :) The brisket is so good with a side of Mac/cheese, cornbread & greens.Make sure to leave room for their to die for deserts. Full bar, indoor outdoor seating & plenty of parking. Az BBQ Shack always has something good going on & is perfect if you need catering.Chef Joe & Shay are so welcoming.It feels like you’re having a home cooked meal with family.Great place for ALL occasions.

Saw this place driving through the parking lot. Stopped in for dinner and it was such a great experience. More food than you can put down. Each plate was delicious and was like a food challenge. Joe was playing the guitar and the lady serving everyone was more than pleasant. Amazing atmosphere and food to match. We'll be back.

They had live music when I was there and it was great. Service was top notch. The food was absolutely wonderful. When I tasted the colored greens I knew they were the best I've had at a restaurant in a long while. Oh and the BBQ, can't forget that, was fantastic. I really like the sweet sauce the best with the pulled pork!!!

HANDLEBAR J REVIEWS

First of all…. I have never had so much fun at a bar in my entire life! When I tell you that I danced for 3 hours straight… I mean that! The owner Joanne is absolutely amazing and made me feel extremely welcome! As a black woman… I can CONFIDENTLY say that the handlebar J is my new hang out spot! The vibe at this place is just unmatched! They also have some kick ass ribs… and these white folks know how to season their food! Yall come out in join me… just ask for Adisa! Oh… and if you are looking for a cowboy… they are here in ABUNDANCE!

This is the best place for dinner and a show in Phoenix. The ribs are always fantastic. Very tender and juicy. I also enjoy their delicious pulled pork sandwich. But the real treat of the evening is seeing the owner, Ray, and his band up on stage doing what they do best: bringing down the house.

I went in to meet some friends and hear a band play. Random night and wasn't expecting to go out. I had the BEST time. Great band, great venue and super fun. Highly recommend.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE THUMB Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ARIZONA BBQ SHACK Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HANDLEBAR J Total Inspection Points: 108/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Reviews Study: 8
Menu Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10