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    Bare Bones BBQ

    4.7 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ribs with Mac and cheese and slaw
    Eugene R.

    Came recommended from a wedding venue for their catering. So we swung in tonight to do a little taste test. First the folks running this place are great! Ultra friendly and bonus for standing strong and closing on Sundays where their employees don't have to miss church. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork take your pick. However best bite of the night was bbq beans. Pork was a mild smoke, little less than I usually want, but good. Brisket was well seasoned with choice of tip or flat. Ribs were perfectly cooked where each bite came off the bone cleanly without completely falling off.

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    Julia B.

    They only have ribs and brisket on Friday and Saturday. So, all 3 of us ordered the pulled pork platter. One looked like finely chopped pork, 2 looked like chunks of pork. Odd, but ok. The pork had a mediocre flavor, a bit dry. The sauces: nothing unique, and some watered down. We tried all 4 sides: beans, Mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Sadly, they all tasted like they were from a bulk can. The room temperature Country Time lemonade was ok once the ice was stirred around for awhile. The service was fast.

    Ribs, BBQ
    Ronnie V.

    BBQ is one of those things that is very regional, and nothing says North East Tennessee like Bare Bones BBQ. Yet the food also contains the essence of other influences such as Georgia, the Carolinas and St. Louis. Anything you order is phenomenal and I believe that is due to the fact that almost everything is homemade in house and with a true love for the BBQ craft. The pulled pork melts in your mouth and the brisket can compete with the best Texas brisket out there. My daughter had the burger (which I tasted) and I couldn't believe the flavor. The sides were amazing to say the least, from the baked beans and baked potato salad to the homemade mac 'n cheese and green beans. There are even more side options available and I'm certain they are just as good, we were just to full to enjoy them. And I cannot forget the BBQ sauces, made in house from the owners recipes. I recommend the Dixie Heat, even though the meat truly doesn't need any sauces, they are just a bonus for the taste buds. To be more specific it not just the food, it's also the employees that represent and embody this region. The staff comprises of family and friends. I'm not saying they only hire family and friends, but that is what you become if you work for them. Owner Shannon Vaughn and wife Misty treat everyone, employee and customer, like family and long standing friends. It's like they welcome you into their home for a good family meal. They are very proud of what they do, and have plenty of BBQ competition awards displayed in the restaurant to backup the amazing food. As well, they put back into the community, feeding and contributing to first responders and military. This establishment represents Southern Hospitality and Class. I highly recommend dining with them and make sure to take your friends and family.

    This cost 15.50 and dude put way too much ice in my drink.

    Their prices are way to high here for the amount of food they give. The lady at the register didn't even tell me the price of the food until I paid and I told her I would've never bought that if I knew it would be so high

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    Fantastic food! My wife really enjoys the ice cream dessert. I'm a huge fan of the chicken and dumplings special! Don't miss out

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    Best brisket I've ever had. I lived in TX for years and was never really a fan of brisket until we discovered this place. It's a must try.

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    Great food! Their BBQ is awesome. I wish they had fries but the bbq is enough to return

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    BBQ was great. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Will go here again next time I'm in the area..

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    I was travelling to Kingsport for work and came across this quaint little joint. A lot of the…read morepeople I know locally didn't even know it was there although some had heard good things so we decided to try it out. Nothing fancy about this place but that adds to the charm. We went on a Tuesday evening and there was only a handful of patrons at the bar and a few tables. The bartender/waitress was very friendly and attentive. She had us find a seat and was quick to get drinks and appetizer orders. The menu had many interesting items including about 10 different hot dogs and 10-15 different burgers. The food came out quickly and overall was pretty good. We had deviled eggs with pimento cheese and fried banana peppers for an appetizer. Both were large and fed multiple people. The eggs were a little disappointing because they were just hard boiled eggs hollowed out with pimento cheese put in place of the yolk. Would have been more interesting to see how it could have been made with the yolk as well. The banana peppers were tasty with a good balance of sweet and crunchy. I had the burger with spicy goat cheese and the banana peppers. Overall the burger was delicious with many layers of flavor. It's a smash patty type burger with crisp edges and cooked well done. While my preference is a thicker juicy burger, this has lots of flavor to it and the unique combinations gave everyone something to try. My side was pickle fries and these were excellent. Some of the best fried pickles I've had. Overall a delicious meal for a very reasonable price.

    We came here on a "whim." We are, unfortunately, selling our home and we needed a place to spend…read moresome time. I've wanted to come here for a long time so we tried it. It has a cool vibe with music and attentive servers. I love the mounts on the wall. We got here around 5:20 and people kept streaming in. We started with their chili cheese fries: they were really good. They bring out a homemade ranch that is also good. I'm a spice fan, and their chili wasn't spicy, but the chili was thick and really good. Beer selection is pretty good; lots of domestic beers and some on draft. The food was very good: their fried banana peppers and fried pickles are fantastic. I had their spicy burger without a bun (sorry, no pic) and loved it. Overall, we really liked our visit.

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