I love North GA BBQ but the last two times I've eaten there have not been the best experiences…read more Their ribs used to be fall off the bone tender but now they are different. Kind of tough and fatty. Totally different than they use to be. Please go back to the old ones they were much better.

My wife and I came out to North GA BBQ & Oyster Bar and honestly... we went all in. It felt like we…read moreordered half the menu just to try everything--and it was worth it. Let's start with the appetizers. The hush puppies are a must. They come with a hot honey glaze on top, and that combo is ridiculously good. Sweet, crispy, and just packed with flavor. The fried okra was something I've never had before. No breading--just split in half and fried as-is. Super unique and honestly really good. If you like okra, you've gotta try it this way. For sandwiches, my wife had the pig melt, which is their take on a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. The pork was tender, juicy, and stacked nicely, definitely a solid choice. I had the BBQuban, their BBQ twist on a Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Great flavor, well put together, and something a little different from the usual. The meats across the board were done right. The turkey was tender and served in big, thick slices. The brisket had a good bark and paired well with their BBQ sauce. Sides were all solid. The mac and cheese was creamy (I added a little salt and it was perfect for me), baked beans were flavorful, and the collard greens were on point. And the banana pudding... easily one of the best I've had in the North Georgia area. If you're going here, don't skip it. The space itself is fun with a bar area, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out fast. Parking is available right out front, but just make sure you scan the code and register your tag so you don't get ticketed. You can also park in nearby decks if you prefer. Overall, this is a strong BBQ spot in Gainesville. Great variety, solid execution, and definitely worth checking out.

its been 8 months since i had been in last. No one greets you as you walk in. Flavor is now…read morelacking in brisket .. ribs... sauce. pudding is fine. Nothing on tap but soda and sweet tea. what has happened ?

Came here today with a friend after getting recommended for it. Honestly I'm so glad I did. The…read moreoutside had plenty of parking and inside the restaurant was a great vibe. The service was fast and I could immediately tell the food was going to be good from all the smoke I smelt in the dining room. Not in a bad way but that good bbq smell lol. Our food came out and it was extremely proportional for 17$ you get a huge plate of food that will definitely fill you up. I loved the twist on the Mac n cheese and the brisket was so juicy. I'd definitely add this to your list of great places to go and hands down the best bbq I've ever had in the Gainesville or surrounding areas.

Even it changed in different foods, even service back then was amazing me. But it the past, now…read morehave new owner in this place and they serving fish instead meats I alway love every time I hungry for meats. Good old memory.

Service and food was fabulous. Fast and tender bbq, tasty slaw and delicious beans. Parking allowed…read morefor our camper. Their 100 grade health score was admirable.

30+ mins to order, then told they are out of 1/3 of everything on the menu, no care or courtesy to…read moreupdate a menu or tell the 30-40min long line. skip and go to the next food truck. This was less than 2 hours into an all day festival. Poor planning worse execution.

Great food. Definitely following them around. Worth your…read moretime to taste the food. An experience you must have.

Food: 5/5 Definitely gives off Texas bbq Service: quick and…read moreefficient Ambiance : kid friendly

The upside first. The food was tasty. That said, pricey for quantity and quality. The ribs were…read moresmall but of "fall off the bone quality. The fried okra was perfect. The wings...spectacular but pricey! The service...hole in the wall dreary and empty. I stood at the counter to order and waited 5 minutes to acknowledge I was even there. The ambiance...hole in the wall order at counter. Looking for a birthday experience!?!...not here! Final take: Good food but pricey! We drove almost an hour because this establishment was recommended by Yelp. I'll let you decide! One more thing: Not a beer bar at all! Far from it. Also: Everything is bigger in Texas. By that metric...this is not Texas Barbecue either! Good luck! Try the fried Okra & the wings!

I was meeting a buddy of mine in Gainesville to celebrate his birthday. This is where we want to…read morecome. We were very happy with our experience here. Get to eat deviled eggs for an appetizer they were very tasty! I got a brisket, Philly it was super tasty. Service was phenomenal,. Overall, this is a great restaurant in Gainesville. I will be back!

This was me & my husbands 7th year anniversary, we wanted to get out and go somewhere nice…read more Im really satisfied and happy that we chose this place. There was an aura in the air when we got here, i swear im not being dramatic. The smell of the food hit us walking up, but it wasnt over-powering...it was just the right "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" amount. Our waiter was attentive and consisent with checking on us and asking about quality - while answering other tables which im sure is difficult. I wasnt able to quite catch his name - but that is on our part since we didnt let him know we hadn't heard when he did say his name. The other waiter that brought out the food was also kind. The food was of course delicious, unsuprising since the other reveiws had already raved so much to the point it was honestly kind of expected. The steaks on both plates had been cooked to perfection - my husband and I are grateful to the chef that unknowingly gave us such a wonderful anniversary dinner. The Mozzerella Mac & Cheese had such depth of favor. The cheese though... we are absolutely suspecting the chef of using gouda! Smokey and rich in flavor - thoroughly creamy & cheesy with such consistent flavoring... we loved it. The fries were homemade and delicous, not much to say besides the fact they didnt taste of chemical preservatives whatsoever. In fact, I think at one point both our stomach thanked us for eating this wonderful food. My drinks were delicious, we got the Georgia Mule and then the margarita that is also on the drink menu. Both were delicious but the Georgia Mule was refreshing! Hands down the best we have ever tried. The weather, sun, and love of my life definetely played a part of this reveiw - I must be honest of my bias. The band that was playing on 03/24/2026 was great. If I could compare the vocalist I would say they sound exactly that of the singer "Hozier". Thank you to everyone that played a role in the experience.

Small country restaurant with good eats! WoW!! This place…read morewas delicious! The meat was moist and tender however the mac and cheese was the real star! Cheesy and delicious! The owner was very nice - he gave us the history of the restaurant and details of his cooking! We will definitely go back anytime we return to GA. Make sure to check it out!!

Owner is a really nice and cool guy! All of his food is absolutely amazing and well priced!read more

I called for a pick up order for a friend's family. They were so helpful suggesting the amounts I…read moremay need for this family of 5. Just Really good food, people that seem pleased to help. I drove up to the drive thru & it was ready...THANK YOU !

This place stays packed so I thought I'd try it out. The service is nice and quick.. menu is…read morestraightforward. The Order - Brunswick Stew - (sweet tomato taste think cheap brand of ketchup taste) Regular Pork sandwich - Packed nicely with a nice soft sunbeam type bun. Nice smoke flavor but Extremely dry meat. I have a feeling it's chopped up ham. I'm used to shoulder / butt. So probably healthier. Regular Chicken Sandwich - same packed nicely but way to dry. Hot Dog - slaw, onion, mustard. It was really good cause I believe they use an All Pork hot dog that's steamed an then put into a warm soft bun. All in all, I'm guessing the line of customers enjoy that style of pork.

Food is pretty good but what left a bad taste in my mouth was the 96 cent service fee added to…read moreeveryone's individual order in my group. Is this from using a credit card? There was no obvious sign or acknowledgement for this additional charge when I visited their food truck. I am not a fan of hidden fees. You are a business, you know that everyone pays by credit card, adjust your pricing or be upfront.

Mutt & Jeff's Smoke House catered an event at our office. The women chose between the BBQ nachos…read moreand the Texas Melt. I am not much of a nacho person, but all that I spoke with raved about them. The Texas Melt got equally high marks. I chose the pulled pork sandwich with their sweet sauce. BBQ was well smoked and very tasty and was great to eat without sauce. I do like the sauce on the sandwich. I will be looking forward to dining with them again!

Smoking Mikes Meats is a great place to enjoy delicious foods. This location is off the "beaten…read morepath" so you have to know where you're going to get to this hidden gem off Price Road. The staff are always polite and helpful with their menu. The restaurant is not large but it has enough room for large groups and celebration parties. Keep up the great job SMM! It's easy for me to award you a 5 star rating on every visit that I have had.See you soon!

If you're cruising through Georgia and your stomach starts calling for real-deal BBQ, do yourself a…read morefavor and stop at Smoking Mike's Meats. This place is a hidden gem with flavors that punch way above their weight. The brisket? Absolute perfection--tender with a smoky bark and that beautiful pink smoke ring that tells you it's been done right. The pulled pork was juicy, not dry or stringy, with just enough seasoning to shine even before adding sauce (which, by the way, is tangy and bold). The baked cheesy potato casserole was next-level comfort food, and the slaw gave a fresh, crisp balance to the plate. Every bite felt like it came straight from the pit to the plate with love and care. You can tell they take pride in their smoke game. This is exactly what BBQ should taste like. We'll definitely be back. Five stars all the way.