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Big Apple Restaurant

3757 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Central City)
602-275-2107
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Ranked #603 of 1,706 restaurants in Phoenix
Cuisines: Barbecue
Neighbourhood: Central City
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Austin, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I guess you would like this place if you're a big meat eater. If you go here, share the chicken fried steak. Don't get the Bravo margaritas. ugh. They are blue, big, and sweet. Service was good, but just not my kind of place.

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New England
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

ate there last week on a business trip to phoenix, arrived after 8pm, place was mostly empty, had flat iron steak and honestly was not very good, place is a little run down, probably should have stayed with the bbq items, might be a fun place on weekend with more of a crowd

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Fort Mohave, Arizona
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013 via mobile

They seem to have gone thur a few changes. Food still great. The Chicken Frie is still the best out there. The bar b que platter is the way to go. They use to keep all their differ bar b que sucse on the tables to try but seems they stop doing that. Worth the trip.

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Massachusetts
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

We loved this restaurant. I had the brisket and my wife had the ribs and we were both very satisfied with the food and service. The staff were very friendly and we never felt rushed even though we were the last customers of the night. We will be going back there again next trip.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

Great breakfast. Eggs poached exactly as requested an beautifully seasoned prime rib with au jus. Old time atmosphere with prompt service and a spicy bloody mary. Perfect weekend breakfast.

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Lakeside, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

I have loved this place since I was a kid. Great barbecue; and the 45s on those waitresses (I mean the pistols) have always intrigued me.

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Marathon, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Low key atmosphere. Great waitress, Missy did a super job, Steak was good and prices were very reasonable.

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Colcord, Oklahoma
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3 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Food was average, unique atsmosphere, friendly service.

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Glendale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

The waitresses still carry six guns and they still have saw dust on the floor but the board of health made them take the dishes of hot yellow peppers off the table. (You have to ask for them). Same story with the barbecue sauce, they have a number of different types but you have to ask for a different type.... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

BBQ was average but the service was good and the manager walked around and spoke to each table. They genuinely care that you enjoy your meal. They give you an apple fritter or something like it for a free appetizer.

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