Big Bees BBQ Grill & Restaurant - Barbecue restaurant in Vicksburg - 830 W Pine St, USA

We are doing a cross country drive this summer, visiting national parks, landmarks and little known treasured places. We were thrilled to have found this restaurant. It’s far from fancy, but in our humble opinion it rates as high as the Chart House restaurant, at the Tower of the Americas in TX. We visited with Mr. Mike who shared of his family history in the area. We were excited to learn that his recipes are handed down from a few generations back. His kindness, friendliness, and warmth will not be forgotten. My daughter refers to Harmony as a “sweet friend” she made this summer, and hopes to visit again someday. His BBQ is outstanding! We truly enjoyed the ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. My teen said he wishes he could give the burger 🍔 a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because 5 stars doesn’t do it justice. It was truly an excellent experience for all 5 senses. 🙌🏻

I don’t know if y’all have tried Mr Mike’s BBQ over here in Vicksburg but if you haven’t y’all are certainly missing out!!! When I tell you this pulled pork is amazing, the ribs are seasoned to perfection and this chicken is flavored just the way grilled smoked chicken is supposed to taste. You feel like you are sitting at home with family when eating here! Drop by and see Mr Mike, his wife and daughter Monday through Saturday 11am to 6pm at 830 West Pine St, Vicksburg, MS!

I had a religious experience after my first bite of Mike Gates’ ribs. I would consider myself an amateur BBQ connoisseur. I’ve been to some of the top rated BBQ restaurants all across the south. I love all kinds, sampling in every state across the south as well as Texas and Oklahoma (sorry Kansas City, haven’t made it up to you yet). Different regions are good, and some places that don’t have a strong history have a lot of options. Mississippi is known for pork, and ribs. Big Bees did not disappoint. These were the best ribs I’ve ever had, hands down. I didn’t need sauce but that made it better. Tender, flavorful, perfect balance of smoke, pepper, rub, without sacrificing the taste of the meat. The BBQ baked beans, Mac n Cheese, were also great. If you prioritize ambiance, table service, or other superficial qualities when picking restaurants, you will sleep on this place and miss out on some of the best FOOD you’ll ever have. This place looks like a bbq place and I wouldn’t change a thing. Chain BBQ restaurants are the embarrassment to the industry. Big Bees is exactly what I want a BBQ place to look like. Mike is an amazing owner, cook, and host. Our group felt like we were sitting in his home kitchen with how warm and hospitable he made us feel. Next time I pass by, will definitely stop back in. May even find any excuse I can to make a special trip back.

The best by far! We was passing through googled and this place popped up. So we decided to try. And man we are glad we did. i had the pulled pork nachos ! The best pulled pork I have ever had. My husband had to the cheeseburger with potato salad and baked beans. We also had to buy a jar of the bbq sauce. This place is a hour from where we live and we will be making the drive to eat here again. From the staff to the food everything was perfect ! Great hole in the wall place ! Also I asked and the agreed to adopt us 😂. Amazing people !

It was super good and delicious. The pulled pork nachos were my favorite 😁. The barbeque sauce was super sweet and delicious. The guy that is working has an amazing talent for cooking. He was so nice. The atmosphere here is really cool and everyone that walks in is nice. It is like a hidden gem in the city if you're just passing through I suggest going here. It was a little hard to find but once you find it you will be surprised by how small this place is. I believe that this guy should be a 5 star chef.

This was the best bbq ribs, sauce and sides I’ve ever had - and I’ve had lots. The owner / chef is a delight. I got to talking to him about the tornado that literally flattened a small town north of us and he told me that his smoker was full of meat that he is taking up to the town tomorrow. I’m leaving town tomorrow but if I weren’t I’d be back in there for lunch. This place is a must visit.

You know the food is gonna be good when you pull up. The owner was super nice and helpful when ordering.

This is your little hole in the wall bbq joint. Super nice owner and fantastic baked beans- maybe the best I've ever had. The pulled pork was not what I'm accustomed to; it's sliced pork roll & it was very fatty, so I wouldn't order it again. The building is very run down, but it's a "hole in the wall". Definitely not atmospheric.....