Bad Betty's Barbecue and Catering Company

4.4
481 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Bad Betty's Barbecue and Catering Company
812 Front St, Helena, MT
59601, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
481 reviews
5 stars
332
4 stars
85
3 stars
21
2 stars
18
1 star
25

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the flavor and tenderness, while others reported cold or dry dishes.

Service Issues

Customers frequently noted poor service, including long wait times, incorrect orders, and lack of communication.

Operating Hours

Many customers expressed frustration with inconsistent operating hours and difficulty accessing the restaurant during posted times.

Catering Success

Positive feedback on catering services, with many customers praising the quality and experience for events.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a welcoming vibe with friendly staff, although some noted the small seating area.
  • AJ
    Amanda J
    Sep 18, 2025
    1.0
    Hours say open until 3pm. Walked in at 2:31 and was immediately told they're closed. Edit after owner response: Staff member said "We've wrapped everything up" which is absolutely not the same as "We've sold out." First impressions matter.
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    Neil Hauff
    Sep 14, 2025
    4.0
    Everything was fantastic while there. Sides are spicy. However the leftovers didn't task good after reheating. Needless to say the portions were huge & priced reasonable. A little hard to find , ie signage was hard to see. Will return when I get back to Helena.
  • LB
    Levi Brown
    Aug 20, 2025
    5.0
    My toxic trait is that I'm the gatekeeper of good barbecue. I'm from Alabama and we all have a hickory chip on our shoulder. This place blew me away! I talked with the pitmaster and I won't give the secret away, but you've got to try the ribs (and the pork and the chicken and the burnt ends). I nicknamed the macaroni crackeroni for obvious reasons. Seriously the best barbecue I've had North of the Mason Dixon and maybe the best ribs of all time.
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    Salomon Ruiz
    Aug 14, 2025
    1.0
    I was disappointed. I’ve been to this place once before..:..it was great. This second time was different. The food was cold (brisket) and it looked like it had been stomped instead of sliced before it was served to us. Needless to say…we only drank our soft drinks and left.
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    Amanda
    Aug 3, 2025
    5.0
    They catered our small wedding reception and the food was wonderful. They answered all our questions ahead of time and were very helpful considering we were planning this event from out of state. An excellent experience overall!