Owens & Hull in Smyrna, GA, has garnered attention for its authentic Southern Texas barbecue…read moreexperience in Georgia. They even made the top 3 list of BBQ places to eat in the US. The restaurant has a laid back vibe, perfect for families and groups. There is plenty of space for even larger groups and I noticed a number of business people enjoying the setup. The pulled pork are standout items, known for their tenderness and rich flavors. The smoking process appears to be a point of pride, with many customers noting the perfect level of smokiness. I also had the smoked cheeseburger which I highly recommend. Sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans complement the meats well. The mac and cheese, in particular, receives rave reviews for its creamy texture. Owens & Hull BBQ stands out for its commitment to quality barbecue in a welcoming environment. Whether you're a local or just passing through Smyrna, it's a spot worth visiting for barbecue lovers.

I'd say Owen's and Hull is average bbq. It's closish to us so we decided to go here instead of our…read morepreferred bbq spot in the upper west side. This spot used to be called something else and from my understanding they merged together. I wasn't a fan of the previous bbq spot but this is ok. As a family, we had ribs, sausage, collards, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. The smoke ring on the ribs was nice; however, there wasn't a great bark on them. I didn't care for any of the bbq sauces. The sausage was ok, it had cheese inside of it. All of the sides were average to good. I like that the platter was served with onions, good pickles, and white bread. That part reminded me of bbq at home. It's pretty easy to order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty. I'm guessing they have more lunchtime traffic. I do plan to come back a little earlier so that I can try their wings before they're sold out.

Holy Cow! It takes a lot for me to stop and remember to put in a review, but I had to stop mid meal…read moreand write this review because this is so damn good! Not only was the customer service top notch but the brisket and rib plate that I got to take home is some of the best I've ever eaten!Herb you the man! No question I will be back!

I've been searching high and low for good BBQ in Atlanta! I finally found it! The ribs were so…read moretender! I love both BBQ sauces! They have a sweet one and a mustard based one! Also, the baked beans and potato salad were good! Sevice was great!! Our orders were taken quickly and our food arrived just as quick! Coming here was like being back home in' Mississippi!!

Food: Epic Service: outstanding…read moreAmbiance. Exactly what it should be. Shout out to Tara for thinking outside the box and seating us. And the tight 4 minutes on family. Order the: brisket, mac and cheese, coleslaw.

Went to Fox Bros for lunch while a family outing and at first I was confused where the entrance was…read moresince the parking lot is to the side of the building. We luckily found parking and were happy to get into an air conditioned space. The inside of Fox Bros is very much like a college bar. There are a bunch of memorabilia and different areas to sit. What we found pretty cool was how the cooks/chefs come out and serve your hot plate at your seat. That gesture is a nice touch to the presentation. The ribs fell off the bone which of course is very nice. I enjoyed their mac& cheese and potato salad. I don't recall my exact order but within the menu they offer to mix and match the various dishes. My boyfriend had collard greens with his mix and match. It was our first time having collard greens & we were not disappointed!

Ok, this place was something special…read more I was out playing golf and got recommended this spot by a local. From what I was told, it's the last standing restaurant from the 60s around there and family owned by a woman named Joy. I read on the menu that if the owner hugs you, you're officially family. Sure enough, Joy came over and gave me the biggest hug. In a time where places like this are disappearing, this felt truly special. She knew people by name, talked to everyone, and made the whole restaurant feel like a community. Honestly felt honored just being there. Now the food. Absolutely incredible. They have a real smoker in the kitchen and you can smell it the second you walk in. The barbecue, the sauce, the sides, and especially the chocolate cobbler were some of the best I've ever had in my life. I'll absolutely be back anytime I'm over near Smyrna. These are the kinds of gems that are getting harder and harder to find. 5/5. Absolutely incredible.

Paid $20 for the beef plate; would've like the choice of how the meat was prepared. It was…read moreshredded, cold, and dry and the not the portion I expected from previous reviews. Service was good, but there is definitely an "old South" vibe if you catch my drift.

Hands down the best bbq I have ever had. Amazing customer service!! The place is fun with a great…read moreatmosphere.

It's literally attached to a gas station, and I mean that in the best way…read more Honestly, best Brunswick stew I've had in ATL.

The way they roast their meats is awesome, tender and delicious. Nice variety of desserts. The best…read morebrisket second to Fox Bros BBQ.

I visited this location on Monday, December 28th for dinner, and unfortunately, the experience was…read moredisappointing. First, I sat at my table for 10 minutes without being greeted by any server. When the young lady finally arrived, her demeanor was extremely casual and unprofessional--almost as if she were at home rather than at work. Since I've been to this restaurant before, I knew exactly what I wanted: the half chicken dinner and, most importantly, the muffins, which I emphasized were the main reason for my visit. About seven minutes later, the server returned with the muffins, but they were cold tasted straight out of the cooler. I flagged her down and explained the issue, asking for a replacement and how long it would take since I wanted them before my meal. Her response was dismissive: "What do you mean how long? I don't know." A better answer would have been something like, "I'll check and get them to you as soon as possible." Instead, she said, "It'll probably be a minute." When I expressed frustration, she added, "It will take some time." Ten minutes later, she returned with bad news--they were out of chicken. At that point, I simply said oaky and left. This is not my first time experiencing poor service at this location, and I blame myself for returning. The constant turnover of managers and staff seems to be the root cause of these ongoing issues. Don't visit is my review.

Great food, everything I've had has been very good. The…read morestaff and team are excellent. Very cozy restaurant, if you can't find a seat inside there is outdoor seating and great on a nice day. It's shaded.

I was surprised to find out that an L&L Hawaiian Barbecue location opened in Smyrna. I'm from SoCal…read moreand my parents were born in Hawaii, and L&L has many locations in both places, so am very familiar with L&L. Martin decided to drive us here to try out the Hawaiian food. Parking was easy to find in a free parking lot shared by other neighboring businesses. L&L is in one end of a retail building, and people have to go up some steps to get to the entrance. If steps are challenging to L&L customers, they can park in spaces on the opposite end of the building where there aren't any steps. Counter service was friendly and quick. L&L is in a small space, awkwardly set up, so that if there's a line of customers either waiting in line to place their orders or waiting inside for their food, they're standing right next to the tables. It's not enjoyable to be sitting at a table eating a meal while customers in line are standing no more than 2 feet away checking out what's on your plate. There were at least a couple of tables outside on the side of the building, meaning you have to take the steps down to get to that area, or, if you're physically challenged taking the steps down you'll have to go all the way down to the other end of the building, and walk (or roll) where cars are driving (no sidewalk along the parking lot) to get to the outside tables. While we were eating, the line of people waiting to place their orders grew to about 15 (which included 2 families), and the standing room only area inside quickly got very crowded and noisy. I felt the food was pricey for what we got. I ordered the bbq beef plate and Martin ordered the kahlua pork with cabbage plate. The teriyaki sauce on the bbq beef had a bold flavor, but it was was very salty. The kahlua pork tasted bland to me. Both of the plates came with 2 scoops of steamed white rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. The scoops of rice were generous, and the macaroni salad was very good. We don't live close to Smyrna, so I'm concerned about visiting again with the limited sitting space available inside, especially since the weather isn't always conducive to sitting outside to eat a meal. That plus the overall higher prices do not provide any motivation for us to return.

Amazing food and great service. One of my favorite spots in the city. The corn and ribs are…read moreexceptionally great!

Still best BBQ in town for wings, brisket, pulled pork and sides. The freshest BBQ and the best…read moreservice

Its honestly insane that I've been coming here since the beginning and have never taken the time to…read morewrite a review. I remember the first time I walked in with my bestie. RC had approached her with a flier at a gas station, informing her that his restaurant had just opened up. Anyway, I'm ordering my meal, the same meal I always get each time I go. Fried fish (whiting), collards and the baked beans (unmatched). And he goes, "What would you like to drink?".... I'm like, "What do you have?" (Assuming the usual. Sweet tea. Lemonade... I was probably gonna go with sweet tea. ) He lists sweet tea of course, and then hes like, "Kool-Aid, coke, sprite" - IM LIKE WAIT. DID YOU SAID KOOL-AID?......... He's like, "Yeah??..." Im like, "what flavor???.... "Purple?...." I had never heard of that at a restaurant, and quiet frankly, that's all I needed to know. At this point, I literally go nowhere else for soul food. Also, RC is amazing. Really good guy, and his team offer the best service as well. A job well done, always.

I tried RC's today with my parents. We spoke to the owners, a lovely family. Some of the food is…read moreserved buffet style and the rest comes from the back kitchen. I tried so many things. My recommendation would be the baked chicken, cabbage, yams, and sweet potato pie. The ice tea is a must have. Kool aid and coke products are also available. The parking lot is large. So parking won't be a problem. But the inside is small so you will probably want to take the food to go. The menu changes from the week to the weekend with Sunday being soul food day. I will be back to try jerk turkey and meatloaf. Maybe next Sunday.

I'm going to keep it short and to the point. Another hidden gem!!! The service was amazing and the…read morefood was really good. I had a blast talking to the owner and listening to his experience. I look forward to coming back and trying some of his other dishes.

I would rank this meal a solid 6.8 and I would definitely get it again. The staff was efficient…read more The seating was full but there are plenty of spaces to sit in the food hall. I got the rib special which was 25 bucks. I got the Mac and cheese and the kale slaw. The slaw was tasty and the Mac and cheese was nicely seasoned and cheesy. I like a dry rub on my ribs but the sauce wasn't overwhelming. I don't like the hush puppies. I like a sweeter, oniony and softer hush puppy but they would go better with fish.