Trainview - Rainsville

Cocktail, Casual, Catering

Trainview

Trainview
3.8 / 5 (245 reviews)

Description

At this neighborhood BBQ spot, friendly owners and standout dishes—crisp chicken & waffles, addictive fried pickles, tender pulled pork and occasional fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs—vie with inconsistent execution. Diners praise generous portions, QR menus and eco efforts, but report slow service, inventory hiccups, over‑sweet sauce, weak smoke flavor, limited beer taps and occasional soggy sides. Pricing is reasonable for portions but can climb with drinks; call ahead for larger groups and expect paid street parking. A lovable local with room to tighten operations.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Jillian

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 245 reviews
robert-s-snake0
20.05.2024

I visited the restaurant tonight before the fights and tried the chicken and waffles. The chicken was crispy, and the waffle was light, creating a great combination. I've never had a bad meal there.

don-p-teacher247
20.05.2024

Instead, I opted for the smoked rib dinner for $24, which included only three ribs, two tiny sides, and some soggy cornbread. I ended up waiting 25 minutes for my order, which raised a red flag, but I had already paid. True BBQ should allow the ribs to shine on their own without heavy marinades, with sauce added only if desired. Although the woman working there was very friendly, she seemed preoccupied with DoorDash drivers coming in for pickups. The place might have a nice atmosphere if it had more customers, but it fell flat during my visit. I suspect they have a professional PR person managing their image, which could explain their favorable press. Just a heads-up: if you're considering ordering a full pan of brisket for $250, be sure to ask about the weight you're actually getting. I also noticed that I couldn't leave comments on the one-star reviews, indicating they might be restricted.

april-j-restaurant61
20.05.2024

Given the restaurant's multicultural setting, I was surprised that they didn’t have two of the different types of beer we requested, especially since they had just opened for the day. The same was true for the sides; they were out of yams as well. Considering the service we experienced at 6 PM, I left feeling uncertain about their ability to manage a larger, unannounced group during the week. It might be a good idea to call ahead if you're planning to bring more than six people. On the positive side, the majority of the food we ordered was enjoyable.

jillian-o-store66
20.05.2024

I've never been to this restaurant but have only had good things and very cool hip spot to eat

tom-h-office200
20.05.2024

Food smelled good waited 1 hour for drinks with several other groups. Other 3 groups didn't wait.

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The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The place also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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