Top Hat Barbecue 8725 U.S. 31, Hayden, AL 35079

"Good down home cooking! With outstanding service! They make you feel like you walked into momma’s house for some good eating! The catfish is the go to for me but don’t skip on those fried green maters neither. Jennifer and Kay served our 25+ party that arrived an hour before close. Not only did the entire staff make us feel welcome but they over accommodated for us by having everything set up for us and our crazy kids. Truly a blessing! Thank you so much! We’ll definitely be back."

"There's a lot of history at Top Hat and it's a neat restaurant in a throwback little town. The pork was tender and had a good flavor but it was the only thing that tasted fresh and homemade. It has been years since I've eaten here and it wasn't what I remembered."

"Hadn't been to Top Hat in approximately 13 to 14 years...so good! Will be going back more."

"Solid BBQ joint. Great onion rings and BLT. Pork BBQ was above average. Could certainly use cleaning on the outside of the building. Great option for the location."

"Just north of Smoke Rise where Hwy 31 picks back up sits the Blount Springs Trading Post and Top Hat BBQ. I've been a few times now and have not been disappointed yet. Be warned it's not your typical barbecue joint. They focus on the pulled pork, and don't have the other usual suspects of BBQ meats such as ribs and so forth. The pork is real good. Nice sauce and the meat has the distinct but not overbearing flavor of smoke. The catfish was solid, and the chicken, and chicken strips were good! But the one thing I did fell in love with was the hush puppies. AMAZING! Definitely worth the trip. And I always venture to the Blount Springs Trading Post after. Love the the tin signs."