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    Bradley's Real Pit Barbecue

    3.8 (113 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nice price for a STACK of ribs!
    John B.

    REAL Barbeque! Gainesville, Georgia. 11 am. I was headed for Florida. Driving the back roads to avoid the ATL traffic. Interstate ain't for me! Denied breakfast, I heard those familiar low growls from my midsection. I was hungry. But I was looking for something special. For lunch. NO fast food. NEVER! NO chain restaurants. NOT this time, bud. I wasn't quite sure what I was in the mood for, but I KNEW I'd KNOW it when I SAW it... It was then I seemed to sense the scentual aroma of slow cooked meat over a real pit. Barbeque! YES! THAT'S what I was in the mood for! At that moment, I was tempted to pull over and do my usual online search. But it was still a little too early for lunch, so I ambled on. Mile after mile after mile. Turns out, I believe I was being led by the nose to Covington. I just felt it. Movie town, here I come. Once in town, that is when I hit the web. I sniffed out a place called Bradley's Real Pit Barbeque. Hmmmm. Let's do it! EXACTLY EVERYTHING I EVER wanted in the way of Barbeque!!! I ordered the Half Rack of Ribs, with fries and beans. What I got was a STACK of RIBS...with those delectable fries and beans. Ribs. The HOLY Grail of the grill. The Fall off the Bone smoky goodness carried me to lip smacking, finger lickin, OHHHHHH YEAH ville! Man! Those ribs! (I AM a rib aficionado. A connoisseur of pit cooking). THESE were no fib ribs. FINER than fine with a huge touch of yum. OHHHHH Yeah. I now LOVE Bradley's. Looking for any excuse to drive north, to Movie town and sit down. Like the Terminator said, "I'll be back!"

    Walk up order with tables inside!
    Lorri D.

    Rustic spot with a truly BBQ feel, where you order at the counter, take a number and your food is delivered to your table. This spot came highly recommended, but I was unimpressed with my lunch. I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich with fries. I was expecting sliced turkey from a turkey...instead I got what felt and looked and tasted like packaged cold cuts. The fries were crinkle cut like you get in the freezer section and several were still cold in the middle. 3 stars for the service and because the rest of my group, who ordered pulled pork and onion rings were happy with their meals.

    Fries and stew good too
    Andrea R.

    Great did. Got a good parking spot too. Potato salad and beans my fav. Sandwich big. All good

    Jeff A.

    There is nothing more authentic than a chop bbq plate with 2 sides and a sweet tea. This place does it right with a slice of Texas toast that I actually took a bite of before snapping the photo. The baked beans and Brunswick stew was 2 awesome sides.

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    Antoine J.

    First time I've been to this restaurant located a few steps from Covington Square and I'm satisfied. I heard the name of this restaurant from a friend, and I will come back without hesitation. First of all, you can park quite easily in the street or in the square. The restaurant is quite big so you can go there easily without a reservation during the week, but I don't know about the weekend. The restaurant is quite friendly and family oriented, I found the staff very nice. You order at the cash register, and you are served at the table. It seems to me that you can also order to go. I found the decoration quite cool and in the theme of the restaurant. The prices were very low for a restaurant of this type. I only paid $8.99 for the BBQ plate, which was pork, with a choice of two sides. I chose French fries and a Brunswick stew which I was eating for the first time. I also took a drink for $1.49 (soda). I thought the food was good and served quickly. I think it's a good place to go for a quick bite to eat and something cheap but of good quality. I recommend it!

    6 bbq ribs, coleslaw, French fries, Texas toast
    Mickey M.

    The restaurant is one block south of the square. Order a half rack of ribs (6), coleslaw, fries, and drink. Price is reasonable. Once ordered at the counter my food arrived in about 5 minutes. The restaurant has a rustic atmosphere. The young ladies that took my order and brought the food were pleasant. The ribs were very tender and meat was falling off the bone. Would have liked a little more coleslaw (mustard, vinegar dressing) even though it's not my favorite style. Fries were hot. The sauces didn't have much flavor.

    Dry ribs
    Aja F.

    First time coming in. The man that was fixing the sides in the back had no gloves on and was using a small portion bowl to put the sides in another small bowl. The ribs we ordered were burnt and should not have been served to anyone but the trash. The Brunswick stew was mushy. The pulled pork sandwich was old and should have been thrown away. It had hard pieces all in it. The potato salad taste like just cold mashed potatoes and not potato salad. The baked beans were extremely nasty. Taste like the barbecue sauce they tried to make on their own with big chunks of mustard. First and last time visiting here

    BBQ Sandwich and good baked beans. Vamped.

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    Food is average. Quaint interior. Wait time average. Staff not friendly. I will not be back.

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    Bradley's' food is delicious A great place and wonderful staff .......,have been going there many times years

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    Great good at a great price. Very fast and convenient and runoff the Square in Covington.

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    Always fresh always well above average. My local BBQ place I can trust to bring clients to anytime.

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    The food was AMAZING! I had blackened salmon without the Dijon glaze (mustard allergy) I requested…read moremed rare and it was cooked to temp PERFECTLY! The green beans were cooked like my great grandmother used to cook them seasoned with meat and wonderfully tender - fried okra was good also - I had questions and the chef herself came to the table and explained things - my companion got the African Palm butter - chicken, goat, crab, crayfish served with rice - it was a little spicy but he said it was much more flavorful than spicy - we didn't get a picture We also had a jerk chicken plantain boat appetizer that was full of flavor and a nice size to share! Ebony was our server - prompt, polite and friendly- we wanted for nothing! A lovely young lady! Black linens and sparkling glassware - a beautiful place to dine! If you're in the area, check it out! We will be back!

    I decided to try this restaurant. I got the pork chops smothered and I thought the gravy was going…read moreto be thick like I saw pictured on someone else's review. I don't like watery gravy. The fish tasted too fresh and I couldn't eat it. The macaroni and cheese tasted like velveeta shells & cheese & the black eyed peas were too salty. The mixed green salad was supposed to be a caesar salad.Needless to say I didn't like anything I ordered and this wasn't cheap. I've heard great things about this restaurant but that wasn't my experience. I may give them another try in the future. The customer service was good.

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    The Social Goat Tavern

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    Pleasant casual pristine pad sitting @ Church St off the esoteric Covington Square gardens :/…read moreBar area super comfortable & led by bartender Tiffany. Most diverse selection of crafts on tap. Looking for a drink not on menu, she gots it :) Would suggest the Shrimp Po Boy or Fried Grouper, or Any of their countless taco variations.. Additional Sweet Potato Fries / Seasoned sautéed Veggies.. nailed it.

    Tonight we made our way to The Social Goat in Covington, Georgia. Before we even get to the food,…read morethis is the kind of restaurant that has a personality all its own. Goat-themed artwork is scattered throughout the restaurant, including some fun paintings that immediately caught our attention. The atmosphere feels more like a cozy tavern than a traditional taco restaurant, with dark wood, booths, and a comfortable setting that invites you to settle in and stay awhile. One interesting piece of local history is the building itself. We learned that in 1906, this building housed an antique market. Think about that for a moment. If someone was selling antiques here in 1906, some of those "antiques" might have been from the 1800s. More than a century later, the building is still serving visitors, although these days the focus is tacos rather than antiques. Covington itself is worth mentioning. The city has become known as Georgia's Hollywood of the South, with more than 100 movies and television productions filmed here over the years. Fans of The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias will recognize many locations around town. If you're visiting the area, there is plenty to see before or after dinner. Our server for the evening was Jordan, who provided friendly service throughout the meal. The menu features eleven different taco varieties, which immediately created a dilemma. Narrowing the choices down to just three was not easy. We ultimately chose the Fried Fish Taco, the Philly Taco, and the Sesame Ribeye Taco. The tacos are available as a trio, allowing you to sample three different varieties on one platter. The meal also came with chips, salsa, and queso, making it easy to share and compare flavors. Let's start with the Fried Fish Taco because it ended up being my favorite of the three. The fish itself had excellent flavor and was cooked just right. The taco was topped with a sauce that brought a unique flavor to the experience, and the crunchy slaw added texture that worked beautifully with the fish. Every component contributed something to the overall bite. This was the taco that surprised me the most and ultimately earned the top spot in my personal ranking. The Philly Taco finished a very close second. If you're a fan of Philly cheesesteaks, you'll immediately understand the appeal. Loaded with shaved ribeye, peppers, onions, and cheese, it delivered exactly the flavors I was hoping for. It was rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Sometimes simple combinations work for a reason, and this taco proved that point. The Sesame Ribeye Taco was the most unique of the three. The sesame-soy flavor was bold and immediately noticeable. I enjoyed the flavor profile and appreciated that it took the taco in a different direction than what I typically experience. Rather than trying to imitate a traditional taco, it offered something distinct and memorable. Anyone looking for a creative twist on a taco will likely find this one especially interesting. One thing I appreciated about the trio platter was the opportunity to compare very different flavor profiles side by side. The Fried Fish Taco offered a balance of fish, sauce, and crunch. The Philly Taco delivered familiar comfort-food flavors. The Sesame Ribeye Taco brought a bold and unique flavor profile to the table. Each taco had its own personality, which made the comparison part of the fun. The chips were crisp, the salsa was fresh, and the queso provided a nice complement to the tacos. Combined with the trio platter, it was more than enough food for a satisfying meal. The Social Goat manages to be more than just a taco stop. Between the historic building, the goat-themed decor, the welcoming tavern atmosphere, and a menu filled with creative options, it offers an experience that stands out from the typical restaurant visit. If we return, and there is a good chance we will, there are still eight taco varieties left for us to investigate. The Social Goat Tavern 1115 Church Street Covington, GA 30014

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