Electric Mud BBQ

Love the fried chicken and it travels well if you order out. Tasty fresh always cooked perfectly and the sauces are ok. The gravy is nice and the hot sauce is not great. For those that love sauce this sauce tastes like franks with extra vinegar. I would expect them to create a better hot sauce. The potato salad has nice flavour with some crunch texture (chips), the last time I had it was under seasoned but usually it is spot on. Big fan of the coleslaw as well.

Gotta really say the HYPE is for a GOOOOOOOOOOD reason!
When I first walked in and found out i’d have to wait 45 min for a table I wasn’t thrilled at all.
However, my experience was amazing .
1) THE FOOD: Hands down quality. shared the beef ribs, fried chicken, and brisket sandwich. flavor galore! The dry rub on the rubs brought out so much smoky goodness, all served with a horseradish bbq dipping sauce (⁸⁄₁₀). The chicken was done perfectly, drizzled in some kinda sweet love! crispy, crunchy. full of flavor! finished off with a banana cream pie cup which really brought the whole mean together. Perfectly sweet and not overly decedent!
2) THE DRINK: Electric Mud is known for their bourbon specials! I enjoyed $ 4 shooters of Wild Turkey along with the infamous «Porch Crawler» — Gin, Watermelon Lemon-​aid. whats a better way to enjoy BBQ without bourbon and summer lemon-​aid??? (⁹⁄₁₀)
3) THE VIBE: Truly great vibe! especially when sitting at the bar! over look a gorgeous blond that was chills. Playing vinyl, she acted as the DJ for the night. from the Stones to Sabbath the music was on point! Everything to everyone working there was awesome and attending to every need we had! The vibe easily a ¹⁰⁄₁₀ for me!
THE OVER ALL: Amazing place, amazing people and even better food! Please don’t be fooled by the comments on here. this beats out the Stockyards any day !!!
THANKS FOR A GREAT NIGHT~

Alright, let’s break it down:
1) Food: Great food. The brisket sandwich was excellent, easy to eat. Crisp, flavourful fried chicken. Tasty wings. Lovely ribs, the meat came right off the bone. They also had wonderful sauces to go with the dishes.
2) Service: Largely pretty quick. As you can tell we ordered a bunch of stuff and didn’t have to wait too long to get our food. The server was also quite helpful, he made suggestions as to what and how much we should order.
3) Price: You could say it’s a bit pricey but really not the worst. Again, we ordered ribs, fried chicken, wings, brisket, shrimp & grits and a beer and split it between 5 people. Came to about $ 19 per person.
4) Layout: They had an inside and outside section. Inside was the bar, outside seating was on benches WITH blankets and substantial heating. Pretty neat.

Tried this place for the first time over the weekend. Cool spot with lots of retro décor. We sat on the heated patio which is covered during the winter but would love to come back during the summer when its opened up. Small menu of shareable dishes but what they do have on there, they have completely mastered (they state on the menu that any requests for changes or modifications will be politely declined so if you’re a fussy eater, beware). We had the crack rolls, the pork ribs, the chicken wings, the brisket, the broccoli salad, the cauliflower salad & two sides of coleslaw. Everything was unbelievably delicious! There were 5 of us and this was more than enough food for everyone. Didn’t get to try the cocktails or the fried chicken but that’s for next time!

This restaurant has such character and charm. The drinks are delicious, the food was cooked well and it’s a wonderful place to gather with friends. I ordered the fried chicken which had crispy skin, light gravy and juicy chicken inside. I also a order a portion of pork ribs. I prefer my ribs cooked until they are fall off the bone tender however the meat was still very firm and they needed a bit more sauce for my taste. However, they had many options for ribs whether you prefer beef, pork or pork ends. Their coleslaw and crackle were delicious. Their portions are small and should be shared. Will be back for the drinks and the atmosphere! Their granny. K cider is delicious — it’s cider with a hint of bourbon. They also take reservations which also makes this place great for birthdays!

*sigh* — a succinct summary of my experience here.
I know this place has been hyped up blah blah blah so maybe it was a one-​time flop, who’s to say really. casual double date, were hanging out up the street — what could go wrong?!
But, something just doesn’t add up about this place.
–Don’t call it communal eating if you get like, three ribs in an order. We can’t even try one each between the four of us.
–coleslaw arrived like…5mins after we finished everything we had already ordered. Cool.
–The sandwiches are akin to getting a taco’s worth of food… for +$$. Non merci.
–Best of the food = pulled pork sandwich. Worst = smoked catfish roll (tuna salad/​school lunch reminiscent)
TLDR: weird system for ordering/​serving, contemplating prices while eating with ikea cutlery off plastic plates, one of us left hangry, coming to terms with the fact that i’ve been spending 2 much time in parkdale.

Another BBQ review. This time we tried beef ribs, wings, fried chicken and the shrimp and grits. I goto Atlanta a lot and have tried a lot of grits. These are really tasty and my wife lived them. The beef ribs were also really good. The rub is excellent, more sweet than salty. The sauce tasty. The smoke ok but a bit light. Not fatty at all. The fried chicken is super moist and great. The wings are smoked and really fantastic. It a great wing with smoke to boot! Awesome.
Only downside is that portions are a bit small so if you’re super hungry you’ll need more than 1:1 orders.
This is a terrific place with decent draft selections and tasty food. We’ll be back for certain.

Visited Electric Mud for the first time. What a terrific little spot. Great eclectic atmosphere, which seems to be the case for many BBQ restaurants these days. Minimalist, inexpensive décor, and chairs reminiscent of the 60’s. All very comfortable, in an outdoorsy, dust-​off-​your-​britches, kind of way.
The staff is excellent, which for me is always required for any 5 star rating, regardless of how good the food is. Friendly, helpful and as attentive as required. They set expectations («food will come out as it’s ready»), and even told us when to stop ordering food, and she was just right about that.
That said, we did order just about everything on the menu, leaving a few things for next time :)
When you go, be sure to order the fried chicken. It’s not really an option, if you’re going to Electric Mud, you must have these bite-​size morsels of heaven. Trust.
The home-​made sausage was also a hit, as were the rib-​end bites. Personally, I make outstanding smoked pork ribs, so we didn’t try them this time. I often find myself disappointed trying other’s ribs, so I didn’t want that to affect our experience. And that was the right call. Everything we ate, including the home-​baked beans, was terrific. We ordered just enough, and remain salivating for our next visit (when, of course, we’ll go for ribs).
And, and, that’s not all. For a bourbon lover, this place is pure heaven. One of the most extensive whisky lists you’ll find anywhere in the city. Reasonably priced, albeit they’re 1-​oz shots (not like the way they pour down south), but none-​the-​less, if there’s a bourbon you have a hankering to try before you go out and buy a bottle, drop by Electric Mud, they’re more than likely to have it on their list.
All around, an excellent bbq joint. We’ll certainly be back!

COME HERE ON MONDAYS! $ 2.50 HOUSE DRAFTS!
Alright, now that we have gotten that out of the way we can talk about the food.
I have been here twice and have ordered the buffalo wings, fried chicken, catfish po boy, and potato salad as a side.
Wings were OK. My boyfriend and I aren’t really wing people and we weren’t crazy about ‘em. Fried chicken is great — crisp on the outside, tender and moist on the inside with a delicious gravy. It comes with three pieces and I always pray my boyfriend has to use the bathroom before we’re finished so I can make a move on the last piece without getting my hand stabbed with a fork (we’re serious eaters). The smoked catfish was delicious and I loved the roll it was served on. Seriously loved that subtle smokiness and the texture was great. Potato salad is crunchy and yummy and is a really good sized portion.
Ambiance is casual and cool and it’s suitable for a date, a small get-​together, or a larger group can fit on the picnic tables.

After 15 visits I finally got the fried chicken. I liked it! I also had the beef ribs because I personally don’t like the pork ones (too dry, overcooked…) they were great. Beergaritas, rib tips, crack rolls, fried chick, BROCOLLI SALAD!

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this place while we were waiting for a table at it’s Mexican-​counterpart, Grand Electric. This restaurant was not nearly as packed, and so we decided to grab a quick snack in the midst of our hour-​long wait.
We collectively ordered the calamari po boy ($can’t remember) and the brisket po boy ($ 7.95). Both orders arrived quickly and simultaneously. The calamari was covered in a crema-​type sauce and green onions, with green chilli salsa and lemon wedges on the side. The brisket was covered in bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, and green onions. What I particularly loved about the sandwiches were the buns. Having eaten po boys in Louisiana, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for appropriately-​selected sandwich bread that holds well against the juiciness of the meat and sauces. In other words, bread that will not fall apart on you mid-​devourment.
After this experience, I am excited to return to try out the other menu items, especially the ribs and fried chicken. Easy 5 stars!

Picnic tables and ZZ Top playing on a turntable — this place starts out looking and sounding like the most authentic southern rib joint in TO and then: surprise!
A look at the menu reveals that this ain’t your usual rib joint. First, there are not a lot of ribs on the menu. Backs, sides, beef, and tips are the only rib offerings. And the other stuff: broccoli, cauliflower, green and yellow beans– whaaatttt?
We started off with the Charred Green and Yellow Beans sprinkled with fresh basil and a serious aioli. I was thinking that this dish could be served on white linens by a guy in a tux with classical music in the background and it would still work. Not your usual rib joint.
The Buffalo Cauliflower tastes just like sauced buffalo wings, drizzled with a Blue Cheese dressing. Probably the lowest calorie item on the menu!
We had the Rib Tips and the Beef Ribs. The Beef Ribs come 2 on a plate for $ 16, a bit pricey compared to a rack of ribs for the same price. Overall, the meat dishes were tasty, but the portions are not as generous as they could be. The only real problem I had is that Electric Mud is focussed on Carolina BBQ, which is more vinegar based than brown sugar and molasses sauce.
The desert choice was the Buttermilk Pie, which is a subtly sweet custard on a crisp crust with a sour cream whipped cream on top. Probably one of the nicest pies I have had in a long time.
Prices are relatively high. $ 30 per person will not fill you up quite as much as $ 20 at another rib place. But the service is excellent, the staff knowledgable, and the ambiance is fun. The food is very unique, and could easily pass in an upscale dining room.

Really wanted some barbecue the other day and this place didn’t disappoint. No shortage of southern BBQ flavours and the the big surprise was how good the veggie dishes are.
Price was reasonable and the staff was very helpful with recommendations. Personally I’d go straight for the grilled corn, pork ribs and buffalo cauliflower. Amazing.

I’m sure this could have been a 4 star. short wait on a summery Friday night early dinner around 7:30. friendly hostess and servers. Food was good, I think I expected more with the pork ribs. Flavour was there but not as tender I thought it would be. Better try something else next time to give it a second chance.
broccoli salad — yum!
Corn — my friends were really enjoying that.
Fried chicken — super crispy batter and well-​cooked chicken.
I love my Caesars so this one totally failed me. Too much spice and salt. Spicy enough but too salty. Alcohol is there, just not a good mix. I don’t know why it came with a wedge of lime and lemon! I’m good with just he celery stick.
I’ll come back, just different ribs and no Caesar. Maybe 4 stars next time!

We were able to get in, because they had just extended some hours to Saturday lunch.
We split on some bbq corn and the beef strip plate. The food was really good!
I considered the beer to be too expensive, and the portion on the main dish a tad small. I don’t even think they it was a whole pint of beer… also the place is really small… if not for these things I might be giving 5 stars.

The beef ribs that I had were juicy, tender and flavourful — just the right amount of heat from the seasoning. The ribs were also very filling. I also had the potato salad which were really good as well and helped to balance out my meal for the night. The only thing that I’m not very fond of is how cramped and tiny the restaurant is. It makes conversations awkward while you are sitting right next to strangers on picnic benches. Other than that, I’ll be coming back here again to try out more foods from their menu!

This place has been on my list for some time. So glad I finally got to try it. My friends and I came here on Friday around 7:00pm. We were lucky because we didn’t have to wait for a table. It’s pretty crammed inside and out so try to not bring too many things with you.
Our server was very knowledgable about the menu. He convinced me to get their smoked chicken special. This option is not always available on their menu. Can’t remember when the server said they have this.
The order:
The big boi rootbeer as per my server’s recommendation. It was sweet and good. Beer with rootbeer syrup. I liked it!
Crack Rolls — soooooo good! The butter is smoked and sweet. I could eat the butter all on its own!
Spicy Pickled Green Tomatoes — very unique. I’ve never had pickled green tomatoes before. They were sweet and sour, very flavourful! Would go perfect in a sandwich! Served in a mason jar. So cute.
Albacore Tuna Poke — pretty delicious. Huge chunks of ceviche tuna with homemade corn.
Smoked chicken legs — very tender and full of flavour. I’m not really a fan of smoked meat, but this was my fave main. Dare I say, better than the famous fried chicken, in my opinion.
Fried Chicken — I know Electric mud is known for this. It was good. I liked the gravy sauce they used. The chicken was very tender and crispy. I do have to put it out there that in my opinion, I think white brick kitchen’s fried chicken is probably better than electric mud. While the seasoning is different and both are super tender and crispy, my heart is still with white brick for their fried chicken.
Damage was $ 30 each including tax and tip. Very reasonable. Would definitely come back!
You can pay with credit card.

This place feels like it’s straight out of the south. Spicy. Messy. Delicious.
After a bit of a wait for a table (this place is busy!) we managed to get two seats at the bar. We were eating late and at that point they had already run out of a couple of things from the menu. We had two very awesome servings of wings with some spicy and delicious flavors, beef ribs and broccoli.
They have an awesome but tiny patio.
Definitely worth a visit to Parkdale to check this little gem out.

Was here for dinner with the husband on Sunday and we were both pretty blown away!
I have heard plenty of great things about Electric Mud since it opened, and we have visited and loved (the food that is) at Grand Electric several times, but only just made it this weekend — but we will be back soon!
We shared 1 hot link, Rib Ends, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and the Fried Chicken. Fried chicken had to be the favourite, the gravy it sits in which is sweet, savoury and spicy was to die for. The portion was just right for 2 people to share and the price was more than fair at around $ 9. The chicken was SO crispy. I don’t know how it would do as delivery or takeout but eating in, it is a must!
The pulled pork sandwich was also stupid good. The pork had a smoky but not overly smoked taste which was accented by a vinegary coleslaw and the sweet, soft, and toasty milk bun.
The hot link was spicy! Worth getting one at $ 6.50 for sharing, they also had 2 other flavours of sausage. The pineapple bbq sauce it came with was a nice accompaniment, it was also a bit spicy but the sweetness counteracted nicely.
I think our least favourite was the rib ends but they certainly weren’t bad. Tasted more like chinese food with the sauce, sesame seeds, and scallion garnish. They were difficult to eat so I think we’d go with regular pork or beef rib next time.
This may become a regular spot, for both of us (plus 1 cocktail) total was $ 50! I think that’s good value for so much meat.

I feel like the BBQ scene in Toronto was the next big thing 2 – 3 years ago. Now that there are more than a handful of restaurants serving up smoked and bbqed meat, it’s hard to set them apart.
Anyone who has been in south-​western USA will feel at home. Seating is tight and on picnic tables and décor screams «hunting». I loved it. Outdoor patio is covered and heated in the winter. You’ll leave with your clothes smelling smokey indoors or out. Waitress was friendly with suggestions.
Food was fantastic. Buffalo cauliflower — I’ve never tried this before but think deep friend cauliflower in buffalo sauce; what a winner. Fried chicken was tender, boneless and had a great gravy underneath. Side ribs were had a great taste, but the meat could have been a bit more tender. Rib ends were sold out (right after opening? I guess it was a Sunday). Electric lager tastes like MGD. Try the boilermaker though.