Restaurant is in a small strip mall next to a nail salon and spa. The moment we pulled into the parking wi knew we were in trouble. I didn't smell any smoke! As a traveler who loves BBQ the first thing I notice is the smell of meat cooking over real hardwood. Non of that was here. I ordered ribs & sausage combo with beans and cue slaw. The ribs were grilled and covered in sauce. Just because you slither BBQ sauce in it does not make BBQ. The sausages as tasty in a natural casing and has that snap a sausage should have. The meat inside was a corse grind and seasoned well but very dry. The beans were al dente at best and the slaw was way too watery. Service was friend and efficient and decor was really rustic but classy. read more

Cue Barbecue - Wall decor - Barbeque Near Me - Milton, Georgia

Great BBQ Pork and a good portion. The bun was fresh, but was too much bread for the sandwich. Good menu for variety of food offerings. The atmosphere was great and live music was a nIce touch. read more

The fries are good and okra tastes like okra! We tried this place for the first time the other day. The meat was served in generous portions and was tender. The coleslaw was nice. The mac and cheese was creamy and reminiscent of "homemade". (Note not box like, but neither gourmet). The service was attentive and efficient. Loved the pebble ice in the coke! The only shortcoming for me was the BBQ sauce. There are four sauces made in house. I found one too close to catsup. Another was too vinegary. I thought all were too bland, and although I was finally able to mix them together to get something acceptable-the whole point of BBQ is the sauce. It wasn't just me but my whole party had the same issue. Hope they consider tweeting the sauce! read more

Delish. I loved everything I had. Brisket and chicken Mac and beans. this place is fairly priced and always busy. read more

Cue Barbecue - Nice laid back environment - Barbeque Near Me - Milton, Georgia

We've been eating here for years and it is always delicious. A little pricey, but the quality is worth it. Their meat is always tender and their sauces are great. The restaurant is always neat and clean and service is always good. read more

First timer here but will definitely go back! The first bite was an OMG moment! Great food and cold beer also great service!

Cue catered our school's sports banquet and was amazing. Dave was helpful with planning the menu and was there to help with any questions. He came and set up everything for us. We did not have to do anything. He left us with warmers to keep the food warm during the banquet. Highly recommend Cue for all your catering events. read more

Best BBQ in Georgia, always consist food. Wings & sausage are my favorite. Best sides are potato salad and sweet potato casserole.

Great flavor of barbecue. Lots of options from barbecue salad to ribs to sandwiches. Crew works hard. I enjoy going every time.

Great service, awesome food. Their sausage sandwich and seasonal cobblers are amazing. I've had Cue on a number of occasions, and it has yet to disappoint. read more

Still very good food. Prices are considerably up, so I will be cutting back on the frequency of our visits. I understand that the costs to do business have gone up. read more

Out of Towner and was looking for some good bbq. Service was good and place was nice overall. No issues there. Portions were big as well for the $. The reason for the bad rating was because of the ribs! These baby back ribs were so fatty! Like most of the meat was all fat! Yuck! Many people at our table ordered them and honestly many of us all said the same thing. You can't have good bbq w/o good ribs! Would not recommend the ribs that's for sure. Disappointed the place had a lot of potential. read more

A family night favorite - highly recommend starting witH the fried okra - it's the best I've ever tasted. Their bbq chicken salad will. It disappoint. Don't judge that I eat a salad at this place - try it and you'll see what I mean! If they have restaurants in heaven, Cue's mac-n-cheese would have a place of honor on the menu. Get it as a side with your salad and no one will question your choices! My kids - who never agree on any food choices and are teenagers - have challenges to see who can eat the most wings. they're wings are a prize. Great beer selection and I hear dessert is amazing but I never have room... check it out!! read more

Been happy every time we've gone and brought along friends. Great splitback chicken, sausage Appettizers and especially the bourbon sweet potato with marshmallow topping as a side. It's like a magical dessert every time read more

we had a company lunch from these guys & it was sooo good. we got a lot of different options & everything was amazing 10/10

The food is always solid. The ribs are good along with their sides. Chopped brisket tends to be dry but with some help from their awesome bbq sauce it perks it back up. read more

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! My wife and love Cue. The portions of food they provide are enough for two meals. Very friendly staff and fast service. Couldn't ask for more from this business. Keep up the amazing job! read more

This is my favorite BBQ restaurant for many reasons... the food is incredible, the service is always great, and the people who work there are all very friendly. But back to the food... literally everything one the menu is delicious and worth trying. The chicken is rarely a disappointment, the beef brisket is amazing, and the ribs are unbelievable. All of their side dishes are also very tasty. This is the only restaurant where I enjoy eating collard greens. I order them every time because it is unbelievable how good the collards are here.. they've taken something that tastes so bad at every other restaurant and turned it it's something that I am craving each time I come to Cue! If you haven't yet found this restaurant, it is definitely one that you will be excited about trying! It's also a great restaurant for people who "don't like BBQ restaurants" because everything they cook is of such high quality. A good example are the homemade house-cut fries and their daily homemade bread and desserts! read more

Best barbecue in Alpharetta! I love their ribs. They offer a variety of sauces. My husband orders the pulled pork that is served on a fresh house made roll. Don't miss the delicious desserts! read more

My wife and I were visiting from NJ and stopped here for dinner on a weeknight. The BBQ ribs that I ordered were phenomenal. The sweat tea was excellent. Our server was very friendly. Can't wait to be back in that area so we can come back to this place. We usually order dessert, but we were too full! read more

This place is delicious! I always go for the burnt ends which are the crispy and best part of the brisket and it doesn't disappoint. You always see a lot of guys hanging out here because it really is meat heaven in here. They also have an awesome draft selection. My favorite part is the giant portions! You will definitely have some food to take home! Go here and try everything, but first the burnt ends! Yum! read more

Eat here a lot but the last 2 time we have been here, no AC. Food is great as always but to warm to enjoy a meal, sorry.

Great drink selection and solid BBQ. Only down a star because their wings and decreased in quality recently.

One of the best BBQ places in North Atlanta (Alpharetta). Highly recommended and a must try. This place exceeds all expectations. I've had many different dishes here. The ribs, the pulled pork, chicken, sausage. Every single dish has been amazing. They have season sides to choose from. The brunswick stew, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, fries - everything is delicious. I have been here on numerous occasions and I must say every time is just as great as the last time. Service was quick and the staff is friendly. The prices are average compared to other BBQ restaurants. This place is making a great name for themselves and totally worth a visit in the suburbs! read more

I have mixed feelings about this bbq joint tucked into a small strip mall. First off, the service was pretty on point. Our waitress was pleasant and came by to check on my brother and I often during our recent lunch trip on Saturday. The restaurant was comfortably full, and the noise at a good level. We decided to split and share 2 platters: the 1/2 ribs platter with bourbon sweet potato casserole and bacon beans as well as the sausage and pulled pork with mac and cheese and brunswick stew. The waitress informed us that the ribs would take about 15 min to cook and the sausage about 20. That was fine, because good bbq should never, ever be rushed. I just asked for the sides to come out first so our stomach wouldn't devour our kidneys while we waited. Surprisingly, the entrees came out about 2 min. after our sides and it wasn't a long wait at all. Since there was a lot of food, I'll break it down by item: - ribs: nice flavor, could have been smoked longer for a better fall of the bone taste. - sausage: actually found quite nice and flavorful although I had to eat this with sides cause it was a bit dry - pulled pork, it was ok but nothing that would have me come back for more. Sides: - bread: nicely toasted, I like that it was an extra huge slice of Texas toast - brunswick stew: it was honestly not my favorite, but I prefer mine very stew-like and this was more of a "soup". my brother seemed to like it a lot and commented that they used heirloom tomatoes. I guess my taste buds aren't as distinctive as his cause all I tasted was watery tomato soup. -bourbon sweet potatoes: wow is all I can say. I really liked this one, especially since it had bourbon in it! :) - mac and cheese: although the pasta was cooked perfectly, it had the a nice give when you bit into it, the sauce was very watery/thin and incredibly bland. - bacon beans: nice and above average of what other bbq joints serve. They have 3 unlabeled bbq sauces at your table: a vinegar based one, a mustard one and the Memphis style bbq. I wasn't feeling too adventurous and didn't try anything other than the Memphis style sauce which was ok although lacked much depth. I ended up dunking the sausage in this sauce. While a decent OK to dine, it's not mind-blowing awesome. Maybe I am just the traditional bbq type gal, you know, I need to smell the bbq when I'm down the street. Also, both google maps and our GPS directed us to a subdivision when we entered the address. Wasted about 20 min. driving around IN THE OPPOSITE direction because the address was wrong. read more

Consistently good food and the staff is great! Ribs and barbecue pork are outstanding.

This place was average to me but I think it depends on the style of barbecue you like. The ribs tasted okay but you can tell they aren't slow cooked. The sauce seems to be mustard or vinegar based which some may like. Not worth a re-visit. read more

It was overall ok but not the best. They are a bit pricey and sides are marked up way to high.

You get a hint of the swallow here but they have their own twists. I had the sausage sandwich and preferred the vinegar sauce. Really good smoky bite and a huge portion. The sliced pork was purely succulent with a great ring with good bark. For sides we had creamy mac and cheese with a Cincinnati slaw that looked like kryptonite but had a nice vinegary crunch. Also, they have 420 on tap! The fries could have been a bit crisper. And the place was pretty crowded and I felt a bit crampt in my seat. Cue is a very cool little barbecue place. read more

Awesome customer service even better food! A must have for any fan of barbecue. Well done Cue! :)

My friend Steve has been talking this place up, says it's some of the best 'cue he's ever had and he's eaten at 100's of joints all over the south. So last night I was accidentally in the neighborhood and I figured this was my chance. At first I drove right by it, as I was not expecting it to be in this new strip mall, I'm used to more hole-in-the-wall 'cue. It's tiny, but there were free tables at 8:30 on a Friday night. They seem to have a good take-out business, which is what we did. We enjoyed the live music while we waited for our order and next time I'll plan to eat in so I can enjoy the music longer. We got a half rack of ribs, 2 pulled pork sandwiches, and some sides. The ribs were enormous!! I have never seen pork ribs so huge before, there was at least 2" of meat on the bone and it was smoky and tender. I got the grilled pineapple on my sandwich and I just don't know why that doesn't come standard on every pork sandwich, it was so incredibly good!! The deviled egg potato salad was good, coleslaw and mac n cheese were ok, Brunswick stew too salty to eat, don't know how that even got served to customers. I was most impressed by the meat, which was nicely complemented by the homemade bread and buns and I really liked the sauces we were given. The banana pudding was also some of the best I've ever had, I loved the boozy flambeed bananas and brown sugary pecans. When I go back I will try some more sides to see if I can find something I really enjoy and will be working my way through the rest of the desserts. read more

Off all the BBQ places I have dined in throughout the country, I have to say that 'Cue Barbecue IS a BBQ restaurant that knows what they're doing; 98% of what I have consumed from their kitchen has been extraordinary in terms of freshness, quality, quantity, and taste! Their food is served HOT and FRESH with the cold food offerings served cold (why can't MOST of the BBQ joints do this?) and their service has always been fast and friendly. 'Cue's Smoked Pork is phenomenal with no greasiness or overly offensive material found; moist and tender with a perfectly smoked flavor, the pork literally melts in ones mouth! This is high quality meat prepared to BBQ perfection and generously proportioned! Their Baby Back Ribs are the biggest and meatiest ribs I have found in Georgia; a rack of these expertly smoked and seasoned ribs will challenge any hungry appetite with fall-off-the-bone tenderness and a sweet/tangy sauce that clings just right to the lightly charred meat! BRAVO! Their sides are truly HOMEMADE and easily convey the use of fresh, high quality ingredients; I have tried ALL the sides offered and have found nothing less than perfection served! There is no hint of "open canned" or "boxed and served" sides here: The Deviled Egg Potato Salad is a blessing to many Grandmothers and back yard picnics with its old fashioned goodness; perfectly prepared redskin potatoes blended with deviled eggs and a lightly seasoned mayo base. The two slaw offerings are fresh and very tasty; please note that the vinegar based, "Pittsburgh" style may not be for everyone as it does have a slight lingering vinegar aftertaste. Creamy Mac & Cheese cannot be beat as it is truly a homemade BAKED version utilizing real and high quality cheeses; note that the use of some salt will enhance the Mac&Cheese as I'm sure it is prepared with low sodium dietary concerns. The Brunswick stew is very good and reflects an Ol' South recipe with some bite to it; tomato sauce based with corn, Lima beans, and chopped smoked pork throughout, it may or may not be to everyone's liking. Note, I have not experienced the overly salty configuration described by another reviewer. The Bacon beans are very nice with just the right amount of spices and bacon; these are NOT to be compared to other establishments canned offerings. The tomato and cucumbers with balsamic vinaigrette may be a hit or miss depending on seasonal fresh vegetable offerings; so far it has been good and fresh but that could possibly change. The homemade bread is wonderful in any way received; be it a one sided grilled, buttered slice with a plate, or the often mentioned mega homemade bun for sandwiches! The Hand cut russet potatoes (fries) are FRESH and Crispy and the homemade pickles are GREAT if one likes a Bread and Butter style; I do! As to the sauces, I really prefer the KC styled tomato based sauces but 'Cue offers three varieties to tempt the taste-buds; sweet and sassy tomato based is my favorite and stands out for its use of fresh herbs and spices, but the spicy mustard based is starting to win me over as is the herb and spiced enhanced vinegar based. Note that the vinegar sauce should be shaken before use since the herbs and spices do settle to the bottom. Another note is to the sauce dispensing containers; they are like round glass ketchup bottles only thinner necked, and other than the vinegar container, the sauce tends to clog in the neck and demands the use of a knife or straw to break the seal. 'Cue offers seasonal veggies and deserts as well; If on the board, I highly recommend the Sweet Potato Souffle (it's absolutely sweet and decadent and much like a desert) and If one has room, and they have Blueberry Cobbler, I HIGHLY recommend busting a diet, or a gut, and ordering one; a LARGE portion of real blueberries in a sultry sauce hugging a delightfully light and airy bread cover served warm with two scoops of real vanilla bean ice cream topped with real whipped cream is simply THE BEST I have ever had (sorry Grandma)! My only disappointment with 'Cue is that their sliced Smoked beef brisket was very dry; it had a nice smoked flavor but was dried out and tough. Honestly, most Georgia Q establishments cannot cook beef like Texans so I will only denounce 'Cue a bit for the beef. In closing, I state that 'Cue Barbecue is what GREAT BBQs about; the total culinary experience begins with top notch and friendly service and culminates with finely and expertly prepared smoked meats and REAL homemade sides! They may be a little more pricey than competitors, but the total food quality and proportions are worth it! But for the dried beef my culinary BBQ experience with 'Cue Barbecue has been fully enjoyed. I give them a 4.875 out of 5 and if they get the beef right, five stars will soon shine. read more

Walked in here recently and was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and the quality of service. First off, upon pulling into a parking spot, I notice they have a big time slow cooker outside chained to a tree and it is steady smoking away. Immediately I thought I was walking into a serious establishment. Kelly promptly greeted me and got a drink for me. I came after the lunch rush, so the place was empty. I ordered the combo plate of chopped bbq brisket and chicken, the two sides were the deviled egg potato salad and the mac & cheese. The portions of the Q seemed a little smallish, but trust me, I was full after that meal. They're nice enough to put vinegar based and mustard based sauces on the table, of their own making. Very impressive and tasty stuff. This is what a BBQ place should be like. read more

Every time I come here the experience gets better. The food never waivers and EVERYTHING I have tried here has been delicious. I recently tried the sausage, which they will warn you can take up to 20 minutes, but is worth the wait. Get the collard greens and you just cannot go wrong with the pork. If you want to live the fullest life possible, I suggest getting the smoked wings. Holy moley are they good!!! Get them. read more

Cue Barbecue - Brisket and pork plate with collard greens and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Milton, Georgia

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Extremely pleased with 'Cues! I just moved to Atlanta 6 months ago & have been trying many different BBQ joints. We stopped in for lunch & everything was terrific. Collard greens had bacon & were prepared perfectly. Brisket & sausage were awesome & their sauces were a nice change up from the ordinary. They had the 2 Carolina sauces & I enjoyed using them on my food because normally the sauce variety is usually regular & tangy at other places. The best part of my meal was the Brunswick Stew. Hands down, the best I have had since moving here. Milton is not close if you live in the Perimeter, but it's worth the drive! read more

Horrible experience! Will never be back. We had an issue and manager did nothing to resolve it. Unpleasant experience!

I went with a couple of co-worker after a long day from work, the server was very good but i am giving a 2 start because i did not like the food. read more

Not really that great food. Service was great just taste to plain and generic. The prices are high for the lackluster quality. read more

Oh lord I feel bad about having to remove a restaurant from my Top 5 lists but move on because Cue is on the rise. This is a very good BBQ restaurant. All things that you'd want from a restaurant: Great Service Delicious BBQ brisket and sausage and other delectables. Tremendous buns (heheh) and rolls that are homade VERY good sauce - might be my number 3 -(busters BBQ you still have my heart) The beer list is impressive, especially for a BBQ spot - except they wouldn't let me steal my perfect beer glass - whats up with that CUE! Oh and did I mention the brisket? OK seriously the brisket I had was so perfect it was a bit of a shame to eat it...almost. The outside was smoky and crispy, the very edge was a perfect shade of red and pink - I felt much like a geologist as I could inspect the cooking process throughout the very characteristics of the meat. LOL just go! read more

Being a native southerner I love me some BBQ... clarification, I love me some good BBQ. Located In the northern Atlanta suburb of Milton, 'Cue Barbeque is an independent gem living among the many corporate chains anchored in the area. I've been here many times, having tried the basic staples such as the chopped BBQ, baked beans, and mac 'n' cheese, however, it really is the ribs that keep me coming back for more. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully smoked, a fine glaze of tangy sauce - just plain good. Their sides are nothing to cry about either; the deviled egg potato salad is a real treat but the seasonal sides are where one can find some really, really, good eats. Probably my favorite of these is the Carrot Soufflé. They've only had it twice in the ten or so times I've eaten here but it easily ranks on my list of all time favorites. It's similar to sweet potato soufflé like mama makes during Thanksgiving, a wonderful balance of the natural sweetness of mashed carrots, butter and brown sugar. It's awesome - I just wish they had it more often. Atmosphere. If you own a BBQ joint, you better be filling the neighborhood with meaty smoke. With a smoker working its magic, the chef is like the Pied Piper - summoning vast hordes of carnivores to feast on succulent meat. 'Cue has it, it's beautiful, and it fills the air and calls me. It invites me to slow down, pause and look, to wonder what goodies lie in wait behind those glass doors. As far as the location goes, it's stuck in a tiny strip, the parking isn't great (just park behind by the U-haul storage office if they are closed), and I'm pretty sure 'Cue is the real anchor here now. I do feel bad for the nail salon next door though - too much of a good thing and all - although it's better than getting loopy on acetone and nail polish. There have been several restaurants over the past few years in the same location, although none have succeeded like 'Cue. On the weekends during the dinner rush, expect to wait. You can sit on the benches and pass the time, or you can drool over the smoker and meat fumes. Just don't touch; otherwise there might be a new seasonal side on the menu. read more