Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Birmingham: 2:07 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (205) 968-8002 to confirm.
Location & directions
3431 Colonial ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35243
About Johnny Ray's
Looking for a barbecue restaurant in Birmingham? Johnny Ray's is at 3431 Colonial Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama. It's part of our guide to 330 restaurants, cafes and bars in Birmingham.
Johnny Ray's is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (205) 968-8002.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 3431 Colonial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Phone
- (205) 968-8002
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Johnny Ray's’s weekday schedule with 44 other barbecue restaurants in Alabama. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, later than 61% of them (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 3 hours more than the local median of 57. 43% of barbecue restaurants in Alabama open on Sundays; Johnny Ray's does not.
Compared with 44 other barbecue restaurants in Alabama that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Alabama
Based on 23 menus with 1,198 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $8.27, and half of all items are priced between $3.71 and $13.52.
We don’t have Johnny Ray's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what barbecue restaurants in Alabama typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 57% | $3.30 |
| Baked Beans | 52% | $3.04 |
| French Fries | 35% | $3.00 |
| Pork Sandwich | 30% | $8.68 |
| Grilled Cheese | 30% | $5.00 |
| Cole Slaw | 30% | $3.00 |
| Chicken | 30% | $13.50 |
| Bbq Salad | 26% | $10.99 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Johnny Ray's there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), American (2), and Asian & Pacific (1).
Johnny Ray's is the only barbecue restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, 1.4 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's0.1 mi
- SeafoodPappadeaux Seafood Kitchen0.3 mi
- ThaiSurin 2800.3 mi
- Asian & PacificP.F. Chang's0.7 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeOhenry's Coffees Vestavia Hills0.7 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Johnny Ray's's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Johnny Ray's open on Sunday?
No, Johnny Ray's is closed on Sundays.
Where is Johnny Ray's located?
Johnny Ray's is located at 3431 Colonial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243.
What is the phone number of Johnny Ray's?
You can call Johnny Ray's at (205) 968-8002.
Does Johnny Ray's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Johnny Ray's. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Johnny Ray's open late?
No, Johnny Ray's usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Johnny Ray's?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Johnny Ray's. Nearby options include Jimmy John's (0.1 mi), Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (0.3 mi), and Surin 280 (0.3 mi).
Are there other barbecue restaurants near Johnny Ray's?
None within a mile. The closest is Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, 1.4 mi away.
How much do barbecue restaurants in Alabama cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,198 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $8.27, and half of all items are priced between $3.71 and $13.52.
Nearby places
All in Birmingham
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