Great food and nice people. I make it a point to eat here when I am in the area!…read more I also have stayed on the grounds and that is absolutely excellent too but that is a different business, I think! My favorite place to stay in the area.

Oh my gosh! The food at the Blue Hole BBQ is great! If you're hungry or want some for later the…read moreSampler is a DEAL. My dad and I split it and had lunch for the next day. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and pulled chicken - all with a choice of sweet, hot or mustard bbq sauce on the table. The staff was very nice and good rustic-home ambiance all lead to a great meal and a good visit.

Beer selection is above par, with a great smoked chicken! Sauce is great to boot. The service is…read morefriendly full of smiles. Jada and all are great here! Come and see for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

8 at bar at least 40 to 50 people at the different tables. Only the guy running the bar and one guy…read morewaiting all the tables. So the service was not good but the food was great. Hoping for better service next time

We were in the mood for some live music and good southern food so we decided to checkout Smoke…read moreHouse on Monteagle. The restaurant is located behind the namesake lodge and has ample parking. They had a nice fireplace going on outside due to chilly weather. Inside was a super cozy southern vibe kind of a place. There were a lot of music memorabilia on the walls. The live music was really good. Randy Finchum kicked off the music and played original and sometimes hilarious songs. He made sure to crack a lot of jokes and stories between the songs. For food we tried fried pickles, fried okra, fried brussels sprouts, and sausage with onions and peppers. Yep...no sight of greens but man was everything delicious. Also, they have cheap beers available but only in bottles. If you're in the mood for some good southern food with a cozy funky vibe then checkout Smoke House.

It was National Pickle Day, so naturally I had to stop somewhere and eat something pickle themed!…read more We were passing through Monteagle on a road trip and stopped here for a little snack -- fried pickles and okra. The breading ratio was awesome, thin enough to not overwhelm and make it too thick and dense. Came out steaming hot so clearly made fresh. Decor inside was adorable. Had a stage for live music in the evenings. Really kind staff. I'd made it a point to stop again if I ever find myself in that neighborhood again.

We had a mixed experience at the Trading Post Smokehouse. It seemed like they needed more help as…read morewe waited about 10 minutes at the ordering window for the main person, a man, to acknowledge our presence and take our order. Others have mentioned the unfriendliness and poor service and this was also our experience overall. We opted for the family pack, which I thought allowed for some customization, but discovered that the $35 choice with two sides had to be the pulled pork. You do get a ton of pulled pork and generous portions of BBQ sauce with it, so it was kind of nice to have leftovers. On the other hand, the meat itself was just ok and we wished we had opted for the ribs or something else (and just not done the family pack which, outside of the quantity element, did not really seem worth it based on the prices of other meats). The baked beans were very sweet as it seemed like they added way too much sugar to them; same for the BBQ sauce. Highlight was probably the creamy mashed potatoes which tasted very good. The man acted surprised when I asked for silverware because we had ordered to-go and it must be outside the ordinary for a restaurant doing to-go to offer this? He also wasn't very friendly in telling us that none of our food (family pack) included drinks. Seating is available but somewhat limited (especially on the inside). Overall this wasn't great and I probably would not come back to this establishment without some changes or improvements.

Hey we liked this BBQ place and were grateful to have such a nice choice in the mountains. Cute set…read moreup, with covered area to order (no standing in the rain), some inside seating and outside seating. The guy was nice and helpful. We took a pork sandwich with slaw and a brisket platter with baked beans and green beans, to go. We thought everything was delicious. My husband also got 2 desserts.

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.

Navarro's is a real treat! It's hard to choose my favorite meat, it's between the pulled pork,…read morebrisket, and ribs. We plan bbq anytime we have get togethers or visitors from out of town.

I was in the up in the area bring some errands. I was craving some barbecue so I hit up yelp. I…read morefound this place basically in the middle of nowhere, which, of course made it amazing! You could tell this is a place at the local school and for good reason. Everyone there was super nice and the food was amazing. I got some ribs, sausage, and bologna. Everything was really good. The stranger say, but the smoke bologna really hit the spot. A great barbecue place in Tennessee definitely hit it up if you're in the area .

This is a foodie place. If you like me - finding the local places that are off the beaten path make…read morefor great experiences. The barbecue experience here is definitely worth the visit.

Checked Preachers out after all the hype. The ribs were ok. The green beans and the baked beans…read morewere straight out of the can, no seasoning. This place is nothing special......Employees were very nice. But, I judge the food, when I spend my hard earned money.

The food here is ridiculously delicious!! And the atmosphere was so fun and friendly! Highly…read morerecommend this place. Best barbecue around! We will be coming back!

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.

Anakeesta's Smokehouse restaurant was the first port in my "near heat exhaustion" storm. The…read moretemperature was so high the day of our visit that I nearly blacked out during our treetop adventure. We stopped for water (Aquafina) and I thanked the heavens above that it wasn't Dasani because, had it been, I would've died on that hill, literally! We stayed for the fans, the shade and eventually the food. The pulled pork on the cold, stiff bun was room temp with pockets of hot meat here and there. I used the spicy sauce and discarded the bun. It was okay. The green beans were lifeless and flavorless. I ate them because...nutrients?! P.S. The cashier was soliciting tips from the customers. I overheard another customer complaining about it and then I confirmed it with my husband, who had stood in line to pay. Apparently, it's a situation where you can tip on your card and that doesn't need to be pointed out, but the cashier was applying the pressure by asking folks outright if they would like to leave a tip. It was just slightly uncomfortable, and effective. Both my husband and the other customer who was complaining left a tip. You walk thru a deli-style line with a cafeteria tray, carrying your own food to the table, so.. there's that. P.S. The vistas are beautiful. Excellent backdrop for family or individual photos.

The atmosphere can't be beat when you're eating here. Almost all of it is outside and no matter…read morewhere you sit, you have an amazing view! This is a place where you go up to the counter and place your order. Take your food and go to another place to pay for it and then go sit down. It was a little confusing, but we figured it out. They had a special with ham, green beans, small potatoes and sweet potato mash. Everything was amazing except for the ham which was overcooked but rest made up for that! One of the people working there was kind enough to look at the ingredients and find out if any of my allergies were on it to make sure I could eat safely. Even though there was a language barrier, it was still very kind. Price point was fine. My meal with water to drink was just under $20.

We visited Smokehouse 228 for the first time yesterday while visiting from out of state, and it was…read morea good experience. We were the only ones there at lunch on a Saturday. So, I can say the service was great. They've got free pork rinds, which is a real nice touch as you wait for food. Our table tried fried pickles, pulled pork, brisket, Mac n cheese, fries, and green beans. Everything was pretty tasty and the portions were generous. My only hang up might be that the green beans tasted almost vinegar-y. Maybe they were going for a BBQ-style green bean, but it wasn't great for me personally. This is a really good local spot for the value.

Can't say enough about the bbq here. Everything was excellent and probably the best for many miles…read morearound. Can't comment on the restaurant dining area because it's only been takeout so far. If you want bbq do yourself a favor.