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    Buddy's bar-b-q

    3.3 (41 reviews)

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    Brisket Sandwich
    Jim C.

    The food was hot and fresh. Great tasting BBQ sauce, but the $9.82 price tag on a large beef brisket sandwich left me still hungry. The meat portion was between 3-4 ounces... so I would hate to see the smaller option. Maybe it's just a bigger bun on the large. The meat didn't cover the bun as you can see from the flat sandwich photo that appears to have no meat inside. The brisket was thin shaved, like Arby's but not overly processed like theirs, but also not juicy and delicious like other BBQ joints. Maybe I'll try the pork next time.

    I got the half chix and two sides
    Rob C.

    Great service. I got the half chix with two side The Girls working inside were awesome!!

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    Kathy Y.

    We stopped by the Buddy's Barbecue at the pinnacle mal in Bristol. Lesson learned food was terrible and burned

    Pulled pork, baked beans and a side of chips

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    10 months ago

    Meat was a little dry but the service is phenomenal. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their hush puppies, beans, loaded baked potatoes and coleslaw.

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    4 months ago

    Buddys is our favorite place to eat at The Pinnacle. Always friendly and very clean !

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    9 months ago

    The ribs were smoked perfectly the sides were fresh, love the hush puppies too! excellent cus service to boot!!

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    Great food, great service ! Relaxed environment! Reasonably priced and very clean ! I'd recommend !

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    1 year ago

    Buddy's barbecue is always awesome! From the service to the food it's a five star experience every time

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    3 years ago

    The Brisket meal was $11, but only received $6 of brisket. Great flavor, but poor portion.

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    The food, service and atmosphere was great! Prices are actually reasonable too so we will definitely be coming back.

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    4 years ago

    Great brisket and pulled pork. The hush puppies were very yummy, too. We stopped there when traveling across country. It was a good choice.

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    2 years ago

    Very dry ribs overdone good bbq sauce the brisket was ok but not worth the price. Buddy , you need to step up your game.

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    2 years ago

    Tasteless BBQ. Briscut was overcooked. coleslaw was like salad. 45 dollars for 3 people. Dont waste your money here.

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    Good fast food bbq. I had the 1/2 chicken, hubby had the ribs. Reasonable price and dinners came with 2 sides.

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    4.4(162 reviews)
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    We stopped in on a weeknight and almost thought this spot was closed because there were no…read morecustomers. But then, we walked by on a night when there was live music and the place was packed. So, the customer base is there! Ordering is done at the counter and it was easy enough to do so. The person at the front also clued me in when I mentioned that there were cheese grits on the online menu. Apparently they don't have them on the in-house menu because they only sometimes have them made. It was my lucky day- so I got the cheese grits, the corn, mac & cheese, and fries. I loved the spice level on the corn- not too much but enough for real flavor to come through. The fries were good- and the portion was huge. I could have easily shared and walked away with a pretty heavy to-go box. The cheese grits and mac & cheese were lukewarm, but I didn't correct the problem, so that's on me. Both the mac & cheese were good, but not great- the cheese grits needed a flavor punch. The mac & cheese noodles had gone a little too soft, so the texture was a little off (flavor was on point though). I did love the blue cheese dip and chips appetizer. The portion was hearty and it is definitely a sharing app! There were things like straws, napkins, and a to-go box where we did have to go seek out the front counter staff. I think it was meant to be self-service, but the things we needed weren't out and we didn't get checked on. So, that part was a little confusing. I think that they just needed to restock their self service area a bit and hadn't yet. Overall, solid spot! I would pop in again for sure!

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    What an amazing first visit while staying nearby at the Sessions Hotel! We're so glad we took the…read morerecommendation because this place was incredible. We kicked things off with chips and queso, then ordered the Smoked Turkey salad and the brisket sandwich with tots and wow! Every bite was phenomenal. The brisket sandwich with the jam was an unreal combo, and the salad was packed with flavor (and plenty of meat). The restaurant itself is adorable, with tons of indoor seating, a bar, super cute outdoor space, and great TVs. The staff was incredibly sweet and accommodating, which made the experience even better. Bonus: you can make reservations ahead of time on Resy. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so there's always a reason to stop by. Can't wait to come back and work our way through more of the menu next time we're in town!

    This restaurant was attached to my hotel. The drinks are on point. They have a dog friendly patio…read moreso we went here for dinner. The June Carter is a vibrant delightful drink. Super friendly staff. Fast fresh service. I ordered the catfish, grits, and slaw. I feel like they need a stronger sauce option for tarter or hot sauce the bbq sauce options didn't do it for me. The catfish was lightly breaded and not too heavy. I did snag a bite of the brisket and it was excellent. Definitely check it out if you are in the area.

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    I've been going to State Line at least twice a week since 1998 and…read more "Never" had a bad meal, poor service or found a dirty bathroom.Their food is exceptional and I've never experienced bad service. I love their pulled pork sandwich, chicken plates and their food has always been fresh and just delicious. In 27 years of going there I have NEVER had a menu pick that wasn't very tasty or poor service. I was a high school music teacher and corporate pilot for 20 years and know what bad food and poor service really are! In addition to their great food I love their Thursday night karaoke. As a pilot who has traveled the world I always tried to find the best karaoke bars in wherever I was spending the night. I've been to karaoke bars from Oslo, Norway to Athens, Greece. Hundreds! Looking for the best karaoke bars in town that also serve food. And what I found and come to the conclusion was that State Line, in GOOD OLD BRISTOL TENNESSEE, has the best KARAOKE shows along with the BEST FOOD that could be found around the world. My apologies for this long missive. I'm retired now, my rabbits foot had no more hair on it, and have an armful of grand babies to entertain!

    We were in town visiting the area with friends. They took us to Borderline Billiards (see their…read moreown review), and wanted to get some lunch. State line bar and grill is just a few doors down. This grill, it appears, to be in a converted warehouse space. It is likely the whole block was a warehouse which was sectioned into separate commercial properties. It has 20' ceilings with tin ceiling tiles and nice industrial wood flooring. They have live music and karaoke nights. They have a nice selection of food. Seafood, burgers, quesadillas, wings, salads, wraps ... I tried their mushroom Swiss burger which was huge, juicy and delicious. I needed to cut it in half to figure a way to attack it and a lot of napkins. A fun fact: it is the State line grill because it is in Bristol TN but you cross the street and you are in Bristol VA! If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping in to try it out.

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    Hey friends! I went out with some new coworkers to this cool spot downtown…read more This spot is the rose that grew from concrete. Bristol is a rural town but certain areas are becoming more chic, such as this rooftop bar. I ordered a brown sugar old fashioned to start with. It was AMAZING. I would definitely recreate it at home, the flavors balance perfectly. For my entree, I had the chicken sandwich. The batter was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. I like that they use chicken thighs, which are juicy and makes for a delicious sandwich. Fries were okay, I wish they weren't steak fries. +Our server was friendly! She recommended great menu items. +Limited parking +Outdoor seating with a beautiful overlook of the city. Indoor seating as well. +Prices are a little above average. +Restaurant was clean and well stocked. I hope enjoy!

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