Absolutely loved this place! It's a counter-service spot, but the experience felt way higher than…read morethat. My friend and I both ordered the three tacos -- one of us got brisket and the other got pork butt -- and we shared. Everything was tender, flavorful, and so good. We both got mac & cheese on the side, and it was amazing. Once you sit down, there's a whole lineup of sauces to choose from, which was super fun to try. And even though it's not table service, there were always staff walking around checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Huge plus. They also have goats outside the restaurant and actually give you lettuce to feed them, which was such a unique, unexpected touch. Overall, great food, great vibe, and such a memorable experience. It's on the corner of a hill right when you pass out of Chattanooga so you can't miss it!

While the service was out of this world, the BBQ left much to be desired…read more I ordered brisket and ribs. The brisket I received was very fatty and the ribs were oddly greasy. Neither were sauced and while the sauces on the table were plentiful, they were watered down. Too liquid to really stick to the meat and provide any flavor. Sad because the options looked interesting yet fell flat on taste. I absolutely loved the location. Up on hill, overlooking the skyline of Chattanooga was a beautiful site. It offered a relaxing diner feel with a good amount of space to enjoy my meal without other patrons being on top of me.

This is our first visit to Hickory, the owners are amazingly friendly. Our waitress was kind of…read moreneutral and acted like she didn't really want to be there. The food was good, but the major drawback is that a large plate only had four ribs, one of which you could barely call a rib. The second, drawback for me is that the ribs came with sauce already on them. That's like a major no-no in my book. I know, everybody has their preference, but I prefer to sauce my own food if I feel that it's necessary. To be honest, barbecue should stand on its own without sauce and sauce should only be there to enhance the flavor. The meat was tender, but I couldn't really get a feel for the flavor of the meat because the sauce interfered with that. The pulled pork plate was good. Also, my girlfriend said she enjoyed that. But again, sauce should come on the side in my opinion. I have no real complaint against this place, but I wish I had known ahead of time that the ribs came with sauce on them and I wish that I had known that there were only four ribs on the plate, I would've ordered a whole rack. Prices are good, the place is clean, and as I said, the owners are very welcoming and warm people. Give this place a go, it's worth a trip! But just ask questions before you order!

Wow, the fried okra is amazing. The pork has a very satisfying smoked flavor…read more The service is attentive and very friendly. Sorry, no collard greens, and I'm not sure why. The dining area is very comfortable with homespun large wooden kitchen tables. They serve catfish, but only on Saturdays.

We asked someone for a bbq recommendation and was directed here to "the best bbq in Chattanooga"…read more The sausage is phenomenal, the brisket is great, the potato salad is next level, and the chicken is so juicy. The banana pudding was excellent as well.

I have to update my review and take away a star. We don't visit Chattanooga often, but on our last…read moretrip, 2 years ago, we discovered Edley's BBQ and decided it would be our go-to BBQ spot whenever we're in town. Customer service and atmosphere are still solid, and the presentation of the food was great! Everything looked delicious when it arrived. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered the smoked wings platter with white BBQ sauce, baked beans, and potato salad. Jalapeño Cornbread was added to each meal. Unfortunately, the smoked wings were a letdown. They had a fatty underdone texture that was unappealing. It was almost as if a step was missed in the cooking process. They were just too soft for my liking. Also, I'm not a fan of Jalapeño Cornbread. I prefer my Cornbread without the jalapeños, but I ate most it anyway. For some reason, the Jalapeño Cornbread had a dish soap taste to it. It was weird. On the positive side, the baked beans were flavorful with a nice kick, and the potato salad was just as good as I remembered. Is Edley's still our go-to BBQ spot? Absolutely! Will I order the smoked wings again? Definitely not.

Hands down the best BBQ in the state. Would put the…read morebrisket up against the big Texas boys. Ribs are phenomenal. Sides are great. Deserts are great. Pulled pork is pulled pork. Awesome people. If you are heading to Chattanooga from Atlanta it's worth the drive off 75 to go here. Exactly what you want from a legit bbq place. Limited seating indoors. But nice screened in porch and tons of seating outdoors in the back. Highly, highly recommend.

I finally rode out to Wardlaw's Lucky Eye Q and I'm honestly still trying to process how good this…read moreplace is. This is one of those "out of the way, but worth every mile" type spots. No fluff, no gimmicks... just straight-up barbecue done right. I ordered the super sampler, which comes with five meats and three sides for $48, and let me tell you... the portion size is insane. This isn't your typical sampler you share between two people. This is easily enough food for four or five people. The pictures honestly don't do it justice. Let's talk about the meats. The brisket was everything you want. Juicy, tender, perfect fat-to-meat ratio, and the bark was excellent. Same with the ribs -- tender but still holding together when you pick them up. No sauce needed at all. The pulled pork... I don't say this lightly... this is the best pulled pork I've ever had. It melts in your mouth and is packed with flavor. It actually made me wonder how good their pulled pork sandwich must be. The sausage surprised me. I usually get tired of sausage quickly, but this one had a unique flavor and was one of the best I've had. The chicken was also tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Now the sides... Cheesy grits were extremely flavorful and easily compete with some of the best I've had. Mac and cheese is simple, homemade, and done right. The green beans were some of the best I've ever had -- not sure what they're doing, but it works. Potato salad was excellent, baked beans were sweet and spot on, and even the Brunswick stew (which I don't usually go for) was solid with a more tomato-forward flavor. Dessert sealed the deal. The banana pudding absolutely lives up to the hype. Every bite has those crushed wafers mixed in, and the texture and flavor are just perfect. One of the best banana puddings I've had anywhere. They also have multiple house sauces (Carolina, Texas-style, Georgia-style), and the Georgia sauce was my favorite. Service was A+. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, even while the place was packed. And yes, it gets PACKED. I got there right when they opened and there was already a line. They do have extra seating outside, but if you don't get there early, be prepared to wait or take it to go. Parking, though, is actually not an issue. There's parking across the street, some on the side, and a large dirt lot in the back where most people were parking. Even with how busy it gets, there's plenty of space if you know where to look. I honestly can't believe a place this good is tucked away in northwest Georgia. This is one of those true hidden gems... but the locals clearly already know. This ride was 100% worth it. This is easily top two barbecue spots I've had in Georgia... and it might be pushing for that number one spot.

NEXT LEVEL smoked BBQ ribs! Generous portions at amazing prices with super friendly service. The…read morecoleslaw is fresh with crunchy cabbage with a slight tang... not that floppy sweet coleslaw mess many restaurants serve. The rib plate had at least 5 ribs with smaller cuttings of the cartilage ends tucked under the ribs! You know it's done right when you can chew the cartilage and the meat "nearly" falls off the bone. If the meat really does fall off, it's overcooked. Not here. Cooked to perfection. Next time I'll try the beef plate.

We were traveling through Chattanooga and I googled Barbecue Restaurants and Chatt came up, so we…read morethought we would give it a try. We ordered a Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad and Fried Okra. We had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and it was one of the best, we've ever had, very hefty and messy, the barbecue sauce was amazing. The potato salad was also amazing and a nice portion. We've never had Fried Okra before and was a little reluctant, but to my surprise it was delicious. This was the first restaurant we tried in Chattanooga and if the others are as good, we will look forward to returning to Chattanooga. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful! As you can tell from my review, we totally enjoyed Chatt Smoke House and I highly recommend it to everyone and hope others review it, so it can move up on the list.

I got a recommendation for Barque and I am so glad I had a chance to give them a chance. Equisitely…read moresmoked meats. The atmosphere here is rather divey. It is in a small cinder block building Inside you have a counter and doors that open into the kitchen so they could bring out the foot. Fast service. I tried the tacos, brisket and pulled pork. Pulled pork was nicely done and the salsa, sour cream, and sauce were a perfect topping with the onions and cilantro. The brisket was done perfectly. Nice and juicy. I am not sure if this is the best BBQ in Chattanooga, but it is the best I have found thus far.

Delicious brisket, and collards. Folks were wonderful and very encouraging on what to choose. Not…read moreloving the macaroni & cheese, but it was worth the service and the meat!

This is good food! And they're open on Sundays, which is really cool, my wife had never had a rib…read morein her mouth... I'm pretty sure she liked it. I think all the same we intend to go back!

I think the lost their salt this was the most tasteless food I've ever had. We needed to salt…read moreeverything except the banana pudding. I don't even know what that cornbread was... Because it certainly wasn't cornbread. I just moved here and I was expecting so much more from southern barbecue coming from California. Bummer.

Clean establishment and attentive service. You don't come here for the ambience. Come here for the…read morefood. Fried chicken and fries did not disappoint. Good sized serving of extra crispy chicken in the 3 piece plate with 2 sides.

Such good southern food and service was great! We got the Mac and cheese, potato salad and beans…read moreas a side all great and the fried shrimp and catfish were amazing! Great southern charm as well!

Some of the best BBQ and service around! Delicious brisket, phenomenal wings, amazing sides…read more Winner! Will be back and the service and people were amazing.

The bbq here is great and I've been here now 4 or 5 times. The amount of ribs and meat is worth the…read moremoney. Their fire bbq sauce is great I always ask for extra and they never charge for extra sauce. The people are always friendly and excited and welcoming when you come in. They give great suggestions if you don't know what to get there. I will always come back here and you will to once you go.

Really neat little brewery and a neat building near pavilion and Finley stadium…read more Staff was friendly and informative about menu. We went on a Thursday and played "singo" Apps, cocktails and service were all great!

Naked river sits across the street from a college. So we were able to park in the parking lot…read morebehind the brewery was completely full and required payment. Walking in , you could see a long bar that you could sit at or just order food at in a designated area and seat yourself around the place. We chose to set up the bar, of course. It kind of ended up being a bad idea because people had no idea about personal boundaries and being in other people's face while they're enjoying their beers and they are standing around ordering food and reaching over you. Ben and I even switch seats, because he is worried about his personal space then I am. Most of the food that was on the menu was barbecue driven but since I had just had poke, I was not hungry. The servers were very friendly when we were ordering and checked in on us often I just wish that they would have kept the line in a more orderly fashion since there was a designated area for ordering specifically.