Hands down the best BBQ around this part of the USA, we were met with a menu and not a long line as…read morewe were expecting! We decided on the Rib Plate with two sides and a brisket sandwich with one side and our adventures began! The owner Robert was hands on taking our ordering and cutting a generous portion of fall off the bone ribs! The menu said 4 bones, he cut easily six, and oh my gosh delicious! The tow sides of collard greens and steakhouse style potato salad was just as good! The brisket sandwich was huge and overflowing with the most flavorful and moist brisket we ever tasted! The side of coke slaw was homemade and yummy! The hospitality from the moment we walked in the door was over the top with several employees checking in if we needed anything or if they can be of help, The owner Robert even stopped by our table to ask how was everything on the little break he got! We drove here from Knoxville and will gladly drive back to try the other menu items!!!

Celebrated my milestone birthday with my favorite humans. And let me tell you, this place…read moreunderstood the assignment. First time visiting, and not only was the food to the moon fantastic with portions big enough to feed the inhabitants of Jupiter! but the man serenaded me. Yes, I got dinner and a show. The brisket? Tender enough to not use your dentures The pulled pork? Plentiful like it was trying to apologize for every bad BBQ I've ever had. And that Georgia sweet sauce? A whole spiritual experience. The green beans came in seasoned like they had something to prove, and the banana puddin'... well, that was the kind of dessert that makes you rethink your life choices in the best way. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Loved the rustic eclectic decor! 10/10 would celebrate being fabulous here again.

We literally ran through the menu. The ribs are great, so is the chopped bbq, and the BBQ loaded…read morepotato lives up to its name. Let me also mention the sides. The baked beans - not what you'd expect (in a good way). They're not sickeningly sweet and have a little zip to them (and good helping of smoked pork added). We weren't crazy about the yellow slaw, just not our thing. But it might be yours. Today we got takeout, but this place has a dining room that seats plenty of guests, has great views of the lake, and the service is really great - the young woman who took our order was as kind as could be. Bring cash (there's a charge for cards - seems to be more and more common these days). And, bring an empty stomach. I couldn't eat all of my ribs, so my son (who was born hollow) finished them off (as well as his sister's). The next time we come we will dine in - I'm looking forward to that.

Yesterday, we were passing through the area and decided to stop in for lunch around 1 p.m. We sat…read morein the last booth on the right, near the window overlooking the river. Unfortunately, we waited about 20 minutes without any acknowledgment from the staff. Eventually, we got up and left. On a positive note, the food coming out to other tables looked good, parking was convenient, and the restroom was clean.

Trading Post Smokehouse is situated atop Lookout Mountain, not far from Cloudland Canyon State…read morePark, the Lula Lake Land Trust and the Cloudland Connector Trail system. It makes for a hearty lunch after a morning hike, bike or run. My last visit was on a snowy Friday afternoon. I had the 8-dollar pork barbecue sandwich with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes. The barbecue checks all the boxes: smoky (not plain),tender and juicy (not dry) and well-cut (not too stringy or chunky). The slaw and sweet sauce were a nice accompaniment. The sides were good and what you might expect. They weren't overly cooked, salted or spiced, and my young son enjoyed them. The location has a healthy amount of mountain/country ambience, a cabinesque feel complete with wood carved animals and clever signs. Locally made a Shaker furniture and bags of pork rinds are for sale out front. At the moment, the main dining area is closed, so we ordered at the walk-up window and waited in the cozy, enclosed and heated porch area, which has both table and counter seating. The food was ready quickly and the folks were friendly, credit cards were accepted and bellies were filled.

Let me start off by saying this was my first time coming to this restaurant and the people running…read moreit were very rude the macaroni and cheese is a small container that they charged almost $9 for that. The noodles were so swollen that they were smushy. The barbecue is dry and the sauce tastes horrible. The only thing good about our visit there was this sweet tea, which only comes in 1 size 20 oz. 1 drank 2 pork sandwiches in a nasty bowl of macaroni and cheese for $31 and some change that is ridiculous.

Love this place old school mom and pop bbq restaurant. The people that run Jada's are super people…read more I got there half slab rib plate with 2 sides. The ribs were excellent great tender smokey spare ribs. They came with there homemade pineapple bbq sauce, that was delicious. The sides I got was mac and cheese (which was so good I couldn't put it down) and collard greens that were very good. It also came with a cornbread muffin that was so light and fluffy. Overall I loved this place and can't wait to go back.

We love going there my mom lives right down the road so we eat there often. The food is good and…read morethe owners and staff is great. We had breakfast for the first time yesterday and we're well pleased. I just wish they were open more it's so convenient for the people in the area since there is no where else close by to eat out.

Such an unassuming little place if you're driving by, by you will not regret going in and having a…read moremeal. CASH ONLY SO BE PREPARED! They are the definition of a good southern home-cooked meal. Everything my husband and I have gotten, from breakfast to lunch to dinner, has been filling, delicious, with the best side of southern hospitality and conversation. I love their burgers and tots and country fried steak! We just live around the corner and we still kick ourselves for taking 3 years to try The Dinner Bell. The owners are the sweetest too! So friendly and fun to chat with.

Great food, great service. The cheese curds are awesome and they give you a huge basket. We also…read morelike the giant club sandwich.

Not the best place we've been. Atmosphere-zilch Food-ok…read morePrices-hmmm Service- All said and done, we would not go again

This is the Burger Man out here searching for the best burgers, and I was invited to score the…read moreburger for Holy Smoke BBQ, and I think I just found one of my Top Burgers for 2026. Fresh hand-patted burger patty, fresh toppings, and grilled to perfection. A small BBQ place with Big Taste. I definitely recommend this place for awesome food and customer service.

The people that own and run Holy Smokes are absolute treasures. This is a simple, family owned,…read moreand local southern business that takes pride in their food and feels a responsibility to their community. It's a humble restaurant, the inside isn't going to wow you - cabin like appearance and very simple seating. And you can smell the smoke as you pull up. Nothing new here in ages other than the very humble banquet hall that has just popped up. Your mind will drift back to an earlier time where a rail side bbq restaurant pops up to feed the locals. I honestly can't imagine ever going back to the big city for a "culinary experience" as long as I have eating options like this. Bon Appetit / happy eating, yelpers!

If you're looking for amazing Southern homemade food, look no further!…read more We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, chicken fingers, grilled chicken, waffle potatoes, homemade lemonade, green beans, and fried okra and every bite was delicious. The service was quick, and Melinda was so attentive. We even stayed a little past closing, yet every member of the staff treated us like family. That's the kind of hospitality you don't forget. The restaurant is easy to get to, full of good old-fashioned country charm, and definitely worth the visit. We'll be back!

This was an old meat and three within a mile of Cloudland Park, GA main entrance up from Trenton on…read moreLookout Mtn. It is now a bit more upscale in decor and way more upscale in food! Daughter thought they had best Brussels ever and my chicken salad was very good. Dressy and famous Canyon Grill is right around the corner for dinner but Trailhead is open for lunch! It's still like an elderly aunts old farmhouse with camper style clothing for most patrons but the cook must have a gourmet background. Prices are a little higher but not outrageous. You should check it out!