Amazing how much BBQ you can get "all you can eat". Quality is great No gristle or fat alone with sides. Best around Toccoa. Looking forward to our next visit always. read more

Got tale out and I had a bb-que and slaw was excellent Place stays with line at drive thru every time we go by.. Now I know why read more

Their food is awesome, especially the one of a kind Brunick Stew. I love that they give refills on the stew.

Great little roadside BBQ joint with delicious comfort options and southern hospitality. I'm in the area often and will definitely add to my list of stop ins! read more

Barbecue Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Eastanollee, Georgia

Great food and makes for a quick lunch or dinner. Everything is fresh and the staff is very friendly!

Love their Brunswick stew the most. Also great cole slaw and chopped pork We do takeout and the drive thru line is too slow. I recommend calling in an order and going inside to pick it up. We like to order bulk as in a pound of pork, a quart of stews, and a pint of Cole slaw. read more

I had the half chicken BBQ. It was smoked beautifully so the flavor was delicious even without the sauce. However, I did try both the mild and the hot sauce (but not the extra extra set yourself on fire hot) and both of those were really good. Their cole slaw was a bit sweet, just like I like it and the Brunswick stew was very good. The service was good as well. Would certainly recommend. read more

Best place in the world for barbecue, but I quit going just because I like french fries with my barbecue.

Had 19 patrons contract ecoli due to unsanitary conditions and one adult and one child almost died. The business has no liability insurance like most major barbecue restaurants so anyone dining there does so at their own risk read more

Let me start by saying I don't like bbq. Most bbq restaurants have a burger, a hot dog, chicken fingers or something even on a kids menu but not this place. So, I order a chicken plate. I'm thinking I can remove the skin and eat the meat. Where's the meat? This poor chicken breast, leg and thigh had been so over cooked it was flat. There was no meat to be found! They did agree to remove it from the bill and I picked up my supper on the way home. Those with me ordered ribs and brisket which they said were adequate but nothing justifying the long line you see in their drive thru nightly. read more

The main thing about this BBQ restaurant is its consistency. You're going to get the same food and service every time. They have the best stew around. The chopped pork can be a little on the dry side so be sure to ask for some rib sauce to go with it. Slaw is great and the tea is as good as anywhere else. read more

Amazing Food, perfect Service, great atmosphere, always an amazing experience. The food never disappoints

Every time we go here the food is amazing, The service is great! They are always busy and great customer service skills to manage their customers base they have built. read more

Food was great and service excellent and friendly. Recommend anytime they are open! We have been there many times and it's always the same.

I essentially grew up eating bbq shack. A quick drive-thru stop on the way to the high school football games was always one of the highlights of the week. I always get the chicken, which is a generous serving and extremely flavorful. To this day, the Brunswick stew at bbq shack is the one I compare all others to - and to this day I've never found one that can compete with it. The service here is the classic small town kind where they know many patrons orders as soon as they come in and they greet you with a typical southern welcome. The sweet tea is about as good as you can get and just adds to this charming local spot. If you're in Toccoa for a brief time and can only try a few spots, be sure bbq shack is on the list for a truly unique local experience - and maybe order an extra container of stew to-go. read more

Service was friendly, and the place seems to be popular, so I gave it a try. Unfortunately it didn't work for me. I might give them another try. The chicken was good, the pork was super dry with no flavor and the stew was nothing like the Brunswick stew that I know. Others say it's great but I disagree. read more

Great place for some Georgia BBQ. I would recommend the chicken plate and a piece of homemade cake for dessert. The sweet tea is amazing too. read more

Every time we are visiting family in Toccoa, barbecue shack is always our first stop! My husband and I can't get enough of the Brunswick stew. It's by far our favorite, so much so that we even order quarts to take back to Augusta to try to hold us over until our next visit here! Aside from the stew, all of the entrees have great flavor and you will never be disappointed, whether you choose chicken, ribs or bbq. I love that they leave the pitchers of water and tea on the table so that they don't have to constantly check up on you and you can refill your drink anytime you want! The staff is always friendly and my favorite thing is when they walk around offering more Brunswick stew refills! Barbecue shack also gives me comfort as it reminds me of home when I am so far away from it. read more

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Good food fast service friendly women at the drive-thru never gets the order wrong always kind of polite

Good bbq pulled pork, chicken quarters, ribs, Brunswick stew, slaw, and desserts. Everyone is different with what they like about pulled pork. The pulled pork meat is dry so you will have to add sauce to it. I like bringing it home and making a pulled pork sandwich with Dukes mayo and plenty of Sweet Baby Ray's sauce. Their sweet tea is usually pretty good. They have sodas in bottles in the fridge. read more

Stopped here today with my mom. The bbq was good although kind of dry. The stew was a 3. Service was good and fast. Open kitchen and I could see the employees making fun of me for only wanting meat and stew because if diet restrictions. read more

In Toccoa to check out Toccoa Falls after a hard rain a few days prior, it didn't take long to realize there aren't many decent places to eat in town. A few locals mentioned the food in town was terrible, but the best place was the Barbecue Shack. We popped it into Google Maps and headed over. Upon arrival, we wondering it this was the correct place. It looked deserted, possibly closed, yet there was smoke coming from the building so we took a peek inside. This isn't your typical BBQ spot. You'll feel like you're being served at home, rather than a restaurant. Upon arrival, pitchers of sweet tea rest on the tables as do plastic containers of BBQ sauce, with the flavors hand written on them in black markers. Nothing is fancy. You walk up to the counter, order and they plop it on the plate. What amazed us most was the prices. The prices are so low, you'd think this was the early Eighties. And, the food isn't bad, either. The half chicken is enough to feed two people. The brunswick stew engulfs the plate and if you order any other sides be prepared to eat. They seem to try to fatten you up here, without hurting your wallet. The pulled pork isn't bad, either. The sauce (there's three) are blah. Not bad, not good, fortunately, the chicken has enough flavor you hopefully won't need it. As for the quality. It's not bad. Our journey was more about the experience. Shacks like this don't exist in most places anymore as chains have taken over. The BBQ is slightly at or below average, the cost is the best you'll ever find, the experience is priceless. It's almost surreal this place remains in business, but you'll have to stop by on your own to grasp the full experience. And, watch the drive through. I'm guessing this is how things worked back in the 60s and 70s, before I was around. read more

One thing you should know about me is I'm pretty picky about my BBQ, and this place is pretty decent. The ribs are about average to below for a BBQ joint, the pulled meats are average to above, and what I really come here for is the BBQ chicken, which I eat without any sauce. Yet, I love to buy the X-Hot and the Hot sauces to take home to cook on drummettes, so go figure. The Brunswick Stew is pretty decent, fair amount of fine meat, I like to add a bit of the x-hot sauce to that and it's perfect for me. The slaw is really good. Chips come out to your table immediately when you order (small bag). On the menu sign at your table, it says you can get one refill on your sides, which I've never tried to do. There is a drive thru, where you can order and take home. Pretty handy but on a Fri or Sat night, expect it to be a good 4-5 cars deep. I'll be back for that chicken. I'd move on if you are wanting some ribs - although immediately in the town of Toccoa, there's no competition, so if you end up here for the full BBQ menu, no harm no foul. read more

Well everything was good. But the chicken was too vinagerish. And that how the sauces all are too. Now I prefer Vinager base bbq sauce to sugar and mustard but this was just too strong for me. Now the Brunswick stew was good and meaty, not the best I ever had but still pretty good. And the slaw that was good. Very very nice staff. All the girls were friendly and helpful. Made us feel like we were welcomed. read more

Hands down their Brunswick Stew is the ABSOLUTE BEST in the world. None compares. You'll come for it and forget about the meat and other normal stuff at a BBQ place, not that the other stuff is awesome too. You just don't need the other stuff after you taste the stew. Love it! Love it! read more

Driest meat on the planet! You have to reconstitute it with half a bottle of barbecue sauce. Stew is good if you add some sauce to it.Nothing has changed in decades here. read more

In Toccoa and found this on Yelp. What a great bbq place. We all had the pulled pork plate for $7.99. You get a refill on your food. I got extra a refill on slaw and stew but couldn't eat more meat. It is a very generous portion. Really nice people too. read more

I usually get a half chicken, it is vinegar based and very good. They have the type of brunswick stew that I like... thin and runny. Great to eat with chips. I'm not a fan of thick, chunky brunswick stew. When you eat a BBQ plate inside, the stew has a free refill. They used to keep loaves of bread on the table but I guess they realize how gross it is for different people to reach into the same bag. The pork BBQ is ok but the sauce makes it better. read more

Barbecue Shack - a plate of beans, a sandwich and a drink - Barbeque Near Me - Eastanollee, Georgia

As always, the Barbecue Shack doesn't disappoint. The meat is juicy and flavorful. The slaw is good, but a little too mayonnaise-y for my wife's tastes. The stew is where this place really shines. There is none of that vegetable soup that you get at most places. This stew is the good stuff that's been through the grinder like stew should be. Don't look for Lima beans in this stew either; you don't need them. The prices are right and so is the food. read more

I really wanted to like this place. It looks like a "joint", from the outside (that's a compliment in my book. When you walk in there are already pitchers of sweet tea on the table along with a roll of paper towels - a good sign. I ordered a chopped pork plate with slaw and stew. Slaw was good. Stew had a good flavor but was basically a soup with no visible chunks of mean or anything else except very tiny flakes of potato. But's its the BBQ that is critical to a BBQ joint and the pork was dry and tasteless. Another reviewer has said "not an ounce of fat" and that is the problem. It's the fat that makes BBQ tender and adds flavor. This had hard chunks of meat and no real smoke or BBQ flavor. The Carolina style sauce was OK - I had to use half a bottle to make the pork edible. In fairness, I didn't try the ribs or chicken and since I live some distance away I doubt I'll ever be back to try them. read more

Barbecue Shack - Pork plate with stew and slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Eastanollee, Georgia

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Best around- I've been everywhere- Carolinas, Texas, Kansas- this is awesome, old fashioned classic bbq- if you don't like the stew or slaw you didn't grow up on classic southern cooking. The wait staff is sweet and only comes around if you need them since everything you need is on your table! It's been there forever and will continue to be - even with the out of town haters (and I am not from tacoa). Our whole family loves it- we are foodies from all over- SC, NC, GA, CA, CO- :) read more

I understand this is a family owned business, the food is amazing, but unless you get here at opening odds are you won't get what you came after. Best Brunswick Stew I've had in my life. read more

Classic shack on the side of the road style barbecue-- fun atmosphere and it has a drive thru. Pulled pork sandwiches were good & not too greasy, chicken was very tasty too! Brunswick stew was not the best but I'm no connoisseur; cole slaw wasn't too mayonnaise-y, which is a plus. Other cons: a depressing amount of styrofoam packaging, no fountain drinks (only bottled), and bad chips. BUT all in all would recommend! I never pass up a barbecue shack, and even if it's not a revelation it's still better than any chain restaurant around! read more

I have been eating Herman's Barbecue since he frist came to area He used to be in little building going into Toccoa Speedway and even ran the track in those days always on Saturday Night I had to have a Plate before race night over the years after he moved to present location have enjoyed the best Meat no matter if I ordered the ribs , Chicken or the Pulled Pork it all has been great , Stew is the best I have ever had and Slaw well only my Dad made slaw that I would eat till I got Herman's and now I crave it Tea is always great along with Staff If Herman is on Premises when I am there He always comes around asking was we satisfied and of course Him and I sometimes remince about the Racing days and Track one of the most complete collections of Dale Earnhart collectables is on Display along with local track car Pics on wall I am just over the State Line in Walhalla SC and when my Mom was still living she just couldn't wait till Thursday rolled around to go over and have a good Dinner ....I just only wished she was still with me to go and enjoy I haven't been since Covid but the friendly staff when I walked in would ask our usual we would say yes and before we got sat down it was in front of us ,,,They said when they saw us pull up that they knew what we wanted and started preparing our Plates .....one of the few places that You feel like Famly not just a number .....Covid settles down my first place to go will be over to The Barbecue Shack for some good eats and fixings Herman Knows Barbecue,,,,,,Thank You Herman Hart and your Staff for giving us lots of years of good Food You are the only reason I need to come over to Georgia Thanks for all those Memories would give you more stars but only 5 at top of review Robert Rowland Walhalla, SC read more

Love this place.. eat here couple times and the food is awesome.. fast service and good service.. taste like real BBQ.. love the pork platers.. read more

Fantastic! This easy to miss spot on the side of the road was amazing! The food was delicious and plentiful with refills offered on slaw and stew. The stew! Don't miss the Brunswick Stew because I have never had better. If you want great bbq in a no frills spot, this is your place. Save room for a slice of the homemade cake! read more

Barbecue Shack - a sign for a bbq shack - Barbeque Near Me - Eastanollee, Georgia

Just south of Toccoa, on the east side of the road, is a most nondescript restaurant... Gravel lot with a shaky looking fence around it, drive-thru on the front. Basically, nothing to recommend it visually. But the BBQ is really fine. Ribs, chicken, chopped pork, and cake to die for. Add some iced tea to wash it down and you become the pig at the palace. The ribs are tender and drippin' with sauce. The pork sandwich has not an ounce of fat, so good you'll want to eat it without sauce. read more

I have been to this place about 4 times. It has been about a year or more since the last time I went. I had lunch here yesterday with my buddy before watching some football. It seems that the place has gone down hill. The service was pretty pitiful. It was like anytime you asked for something the staff felt put out. They also used to put big pitchers of sweet tea on the table where you could help yourself. Now you have to wait on Flo with her attitude to bring it to you. Same with the loaf bread they used to keep on the table. You must now wait for Flo with the attitude to bring it to you. The meat seemed pretty tasteless and the sauce watery. My friend, who is local to Toccoa, insists the quality was the same. If so, my taste buds must have changed considerably as the food was just plain out sub par. I used to really look forward to dining at the ole Shack when I was in town for a visit. However, next time, I will suggest we try something elsewhere. The first few visits I would have given it a 4 star rating. This time has me at a 2. So that is how I came up with my overall average of 3 stars. However, if my next trip there is the same as this last one, then it is going to be downgraded to two stars at best. So disappointing. read more

Great BBQ that is only available Thursday through Saturday. The stew and certainly something I've grown to love and is probably one of the best stews I've had. The ribs is a must try too. This is a small town country feel that shows history in the architecture. read more

The ribs were dry with little fat. The sauce had no flavor. The ribs weren't even smoked. They tasted like they were baked. the pulled pork was tolerable with copious amounts of sauce and the people working there were nice. that's all I can say. read more