Great lunch ....stopped in on impulse and glad I did Out of brisket today ....my fav ...but the park was awesome and I tried the grilled pineapple on top A winner! Fried okra great too Thanks Cue! I'll be back n bring friends read more

Wish I'd taken notes. I enjoyed this place. The service was pretty good and the cue was legit. Seems like house made sauces on the table.

Stumbled across this cute place with my husband and sister. The food is fantastic and the service was great. Was bummed they don't allow dogs on the patio. read more

Very good food... The call in service is always a good experience... The food is consistent, hot and fresh. Would recommend this location for anyone looking for good real wood cooked barbecue! read more

We go probably once a week to cue and this is one of our favorite locations. The bbq, nachos, sliders and salads are our go to. You have to try! read more

Been to this restaurant three times. And two out of the three, there was something in my food. One time it was a piece of hair, this last visit, a piece of metal that the manager claims came from the rib brush. Bitch I ordered BB Nachos! read more

We have tried Que several times. I really want to like this place because the atmosphere and service are great. The live music is also usually very good. I'm a pulled pork guy and believe if you are running a BBQ restaurant you have to have good pulled pork. It's the easiest and most forgiving cut so I think it's a good gauge. I'm very stubborn, so every time I come here I order the pork platter hoping it's going to be better than the last time. It never is. It is consistently bad. The meat is mushy giving it the texture of fat. The other thing giving it the texture of fat is all the fat. The only thing more disappointing in the texture of the meat is the lack of smoke flavor. I guess if you want some smoke flavor you could eat outside and hope the wind blows some smoke from the smoker that's burning wood down by the street in your direction. I think the wood burning in an empty smoker would be better served going in the meat. I've seen other BBQ restaurants do this. It'd be like having a sporting goods store and out front having people playing catch to prove you sell sporting goods. The smoke is implied by the name. However, the irony is the lack of smoke in the meat. With all that being said, I would go back because I think the pork could be easily corrected. However, I will never order the pork again. I would also like to see some chicken fingers for the kids. My son asked me to say that. read more

I so desperately want to like this place. It's clean, the service is great, great beer taps, but the BBQ is the driest, blandest, most flavorless in the whole of Georgia. I'm trying to figure out how you can get a smoke ring, and have NO smoke flavor??? The "to die for" deviled egg potato salad that everyone raves about? Try passing the salt...also, bland, and pretty dry as well. The Pittsburgh style vinegar - based cole slaw? Pickled cabbage. I've never seen yellow cole slaw, and I MAKE vinegar - based cole slaw at home all the time. The home - made pickles were good. Now, much to Cue's credit, I didn't wait 10 seconds before our server noticed my dilemma, got a manager, who was also very kind and understanding, and made amends. I didn't want to order anything else...I tasted my husband's brisket, which he drowned in sauce, to give it flavor, and even that was bland! I don't think you should have to put a sauce on really good bbq...let the smoky flavor stand on its own, instead of masking or creating flavor that should be there to begin with, but that's just me. I took a pass, and sat there talking with my son, while my husband finished his dinner. Cue', just a suggestion, try using hickory, or pecan, or cherry wood, instead of the backyard chips off the woodpile. People LIKE Flavor...don't be afraid of it, and maybe I'll come back and visit again. Again, the service and Management team are 100% on-point. Don't let my taste buds detract you from coming here. I think I'm just looking for something super-smokey. read more

I really, REALLY wanted to like this place... Its like the hot girl that you've had your eye on for some time. You eventually meet her in passing, and after some back and forth, you finally set a night to go out... That night, as you talk about your interests and look for common experiences, you come realize that you put a lot of work into making this happen, but sad to say, you guys don't have a whole lot in common... That pretty much sums up this place. A so-called BBQ judge told me to go check out this place, and from the reviews for the Alpharetta location, it seemed to be getting positive attention... On a recent Sunday, I was on my way up 400, to trek up Blood Mountain. Needed some calories... Or maybe I really wanted the BBQ and Blood Mountain was the justification for gorging on meat? Hmm... The place was located at the exit where Northside Hospital's Forsyth location is. Driving east, it is about a mile or two on the right, at the end of a strip mall. The place was fairly packed, which is usually good sign. The food came out in about 7 minutes... Now just so I don't sound like a complete sourplus, here's what worked. --The Service: the waitress (I think her name was Erika?) was extremely friendly and seemed to want me to like the food. I couldn't bring myself to tell her to truth. --The Sides: the greens and the Pittsburgh Slaw (vinegar based) were pretty good. So was the Texas Toast (buttery, garlic goodness). Now the bad news: --The toughest slices of brisket I've had in quite awhile. Overcooked. --The pulled chicken was also overcooked and too hard. The sauce poured over it was also way too tart. I'm sorry guys, like I said, I wanted to like this place, but just didn't happen. read more

I had the super deluxe combo. Good food and portions and service, kinda pricey, but not returning. It's too "Yankee" for me. I'm not saying serve my BBQ on butcher paper like those weirdos in Texas, but I like my BBQ pulled, messy, a little greasy and spicy....not sliced with a knife and neatly arranged like beef medallions. Not exactly "rebel-yellin' BBQ" but it was decent. read more

Kinda bummed. I asked for this for Mother's Day but was very disappointed in the beef brisket and the chopped pork. The sweet potatoes and fried okra were delish. Luckily I made my own baked beans and kale salad. read more

'Cue is great when you just don't feel like cooking dinner on a Friday evening. It's even better when a local musician, Jason Hanline, is entertaining you. You cannot go wrong with the barbecued chicken. read more

Disappointing. Had lunch here today, brisket and chopped pork platter with Mac n cheese and beans for sides. First the positive, Mac n cheese was tasty. Pork was ok, moist but needed more smoke flavor and there was no delicious bark mixed in. Mustard sauce was tasty. Now the bad. Brisket was terrible. Dry, tough, rubbery, inedible. I actually gave the brisket to my dogs , who both ran yo their water bowl after choking down the beef. Beans were also terrible. Overall just not worth the money. I have made much better BBQ in my own smoker. I will not return. PS. Service was friendly. read more

Decent choice for BBQ - especially since it's one of the few we've found that has brisket! :) Order the grilled pineapple! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Date visited: April 16, 2012 Time: Noon Ordered: Chopped brisket plate w/ double russet potatoes (fries) Crowd: 5-6 tables in-use besides ours This place is not what I expected. First off, it's more of a "bistro" type eatery, and not a "hole-in-the-wall" BBQ joint. Perhaps I should've guessed that from the semi-hipster name of the place...but I was expecting something a little less upscale. Pros: Good-quality food Homemade bread Clean Cons: Pricey. Very pricey. Did I mention that it's pricey, because it's pricey. Small BBQ portion Slow service No lunch menu There is a woeful lack of *good* BBQ here in Forsyth County, which is a crying shame. It seems that all the good places are 45+ minutes away, and with the closing of Pappy Red's (a place that seemed to be in rapid decline over the past few years), there were no good, local choices. Sure, there's Slopes and Jim & Nick's, but each has their own critical flaw (or flaws) that keeps them off my list. Therefore, I was happy to see a new place to try for BBQ, and I'd heard good things about 'Cue. Upon entering, we were seated promptly and the waitress took our drink orders. As we browsed the menu, we were a little surprised to not see any lunch options - they have the same menu for all service times. I might not normally care, but the cheapest sandwich on the menu is $6.50...and this comes ONLY with pickles as a side. If you want to add a side, you can tack on an extra $2.95...bringing a sandwich + side combo to nearly $10...or more if one opts for brisket or chicken. Throw in a drink - another $2 - and a lunch can easily top $12 (not counting tip and tax). That's far too expensive for a lunch. It took the waitress a few minutes to return to take our order, which isn't good when one only has an hour for lunch. I opted for the brisket platter, which comes with two sides ($11.95). When the platter arrived, I was both pleased and disappointed. The fries were piled-high (I ordered fries as both my sides), but the chopped brisket was sparse, to say the least. It looks as if there was maybe 1/3 pound of brisket on the plate...definitely not what I'd expect for the price. After completing the meal, it took the waitress longer than it should've to bring our bills and to process the transaction. Again, not a good thing when one only has an hour for lunch. I have no quibbles with the quality of the food - everything that I had was of excellent quality, and I'd eat there again...IF the prices were lower and/or they had a reasonable lunch menu. The price of the sandwiches would be OK if they came with any choice of the sides...but to only come with pickles is a deal-breaker. Additionally, a' la carte ordering would be great...but the pricing, and the portion size of the meat, is far too out-of-whack for me to return unless/until they make a change. So, while I *could* recommend the place on the quality of their food, the pricing and portions put 'Cue in the "Oh, well...that's too bad" category for me. Pity. read more

Loved the barbecue chicken nachos appetizer. The portion size was enough to be my meal. read more

'Cue - Regular Appetizer size fried okra. Yummy. - Barbeque Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

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I've been here a few times for lunch and dinner. I've been disappointed each time with a few things. The sauces aren't the greatest in flavor, the BBQ bacon beans lack seasoning and the brisquit is dry. It's a very quaint and charming place and hope they will improve on a few things read more

OK BBQ, OK SERVICE, MEDIOCRE FOOD-Warm Decor, Great Live Music. Went here for date night. Ordered Nachos appetizer, ordered Ribs and pork platter separately. Ok nachos but nothing spectacular. Both ribs and pork as well as the sides arrived lukewarm-cold and everything was pretty bland. Even after we added the sauce that was at the table. I don't know what happened in the kitchen, maybe they wanted to hurry and go home and didn't bother to make up a fresh batch of stuff. It's like they pulled frozen stuff out and reheated it (albeit not very well). We ordered the Cobbler for dessert... Not good, was mostly whipped cream and peaches??? At least we think it was peaches. There was absolutely no 'crumble/crust' that you would expect with a cobbler. Turned into a nondescript mush. The server was ok, sort of humorless and he admitted that it was slow and they might close early. Have driven by this place almost every other day and always wanted to try it. It's a shame because I really wanted to like this place and find a good BBQ place. Liked the live music and decor but one comes for the food not necessarily the atmosphere. Sorry to say there's NOTHING SPECTACULAR here that would draw me back again. read more

Nice ambience and service. Got the half rack baby back ribs with the deviled potato salad and mac & cheese. Finger licking delicious!!! My 9 year old almost never finishes a meal but wiped clean the brisket slider with fries. The ribs meat was falling off the bones and were awesome. The best I've had in the ATL metro. They had live music which was nice. My new default BBQ place closer to home. read more

Food isn't that good. The brisket is a joke and the ribs are on par with the baby backs from Applebee's.

Rock solid barbecue with amazing side dishes. After trying unsuccessfully to get service at two other local (chain) restaurants, my wife and kids and I stopped here hoping that the third time would be the charm. It was. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated promptly. The service was courteous and attentive. The food was even better. The overall ambiance of the place is very warm and inviting. It looks like they have live music from time to time based on a small stage that looks to accommodate 1-2 people at a time. Very relaxed atmosphere with rustic wood and tree-top tables. My wife and I both had the brisket. It was solid and not very fatty - which is good or bad depending on what you're looking for. Personally, I liked it a lot with their house sauces. It came with the best garlic toast I've ever had and some amazing sides. I had the fries and the mac & cheese. The fries were fantastic. If you like the style of fries you can get at Five Guys, only much better, then I recommend ordering them. The mac & cheese was very good and home made. Both of my toddlers loved theirs. My wife ordered their 'special' off the menu side of sweet potato casserole. I still have the sense memory of how amazing it tasted - and it makes me feel all gooey inside. It was that good. It was a little risky going there with young kids, but the staff made us feel welcome and took great care of us. The food was memorable - and I look forward to going back with my wife sometime without the kids for a date. Recommended! read more

Ok, so the Cumming area is distinctly lacking in good BBQ. There used to be a Shane's Rib shack at the other end of this strip mall that was passable, but it didn't last long. So, when I saw the sign for CUE go up we thought we would give it a try. First off, the place is very well decorated - nice size booths, and good lighting. We came late on a weekday afternoon for lunch, so it was pretty empty. Service was fast and friendly, and we were given the run down of the menu with a couple of daily specials not listed on it. I went with standard fare - a chopped pork plate with some brunswick stew and Mac & Cheese. Ok, the stew was killer and the mac and cheese a homemade masterpiece. I'm not a huge mac and cheese fan unless it is something outside of the typical cookie cutter stuff, and sure enough, this hits the spot. My new favorite in town, bout to head over again now. read more

Cue, conveniently located a few steps away from where I work, is a fine establishment. I have visited Cue a few times now, if I wasn't trying to watch what I eat more carefully I'd probably visit more often. Service is good, could be slightly better. Prices are slightly high on a few items, including their sandwiches which run around 7 without any side. I had the baby back ribs today though and they blew me away. They come with two sides, and the price is good for what you get. 20 for the half rack, two good portion sized sides. They have three different sauces, my favorite which is their vinegar based one. I don't usually like to spend too much money for my own food but when I'm aching for some good ribs, ill be back at Cue. read more

Full disclosure as I work for the same owners at a different concept restaurant. However, before this we had never been into 'Cue although we had discussed it multiple times. We went in around 12pm on a Sunday and were seated very promptly. Our server was incredibly attentive and knew her menu items well. We started with the smoked wings and were impressed. The flavor was great, the heat was just right and we devoured a 6 piece pretty quickly. I had a cup of the Brunswick stew next. Because seriously? What is BBQ without the stew? Stew was good, even my daughter tried it and liked it and she rarely likes anything that has any sort of tomato base. About this time the restaurant started filling up with the after church lunch crowd. I watched every table be seated and greeted promptly. Hubby had the brisket sandwich and I had the pulled pork sandwich. I tried a bite of his and found that I didn't care for it. The meat was a bit fatty for me (which he loves so it was perfect for him). He chose the tomatoes and cucumbers in dressing as his side and was perfectly happy with them - that's his idea of a salad anyway. The pulled pork was great, especially with the mustard based sauce. Served on a huge buttery, yeasty bun - probably my favorite part. I was only able to finish half of the sandwich and half of my side because the portions were so substantial. I also had a side of the deviled egg potato salad. Probably the only thing that I didn't care for - it was very sweet and sugary and while it was good, I prefer my potato salad more on the mustard robust side and not so sweet. Overall very glad that we went and tried it, good bbq and I'm sure that we will be back if anything just to try the different sides. :) read more

Totally disappointed by the "new" Macaroni Slammer. A bit larger serving of mac n' cheese with a sprinkling of pork bbq on top, for the ridiculous price of $9.50! Should be on the menu as an appetizer, not an entree, for half the price. I usually enjoy 'Cue, yet this experience has left me questioning if they warrant another chance when I have a craving for BBQ. read more

Cue's is a very good, from scratch BBQ joint. The sides are excellent and the ribs are the best I've ever had. Let's be serious, they make their own pickles! And surprisingly their sausage is outstanding though time consuming since it is cooked to order, it does take a while to make it to your plate. The pulled pork is okay and I am not a fan of their BBQ sauces but overall a solidly good BBQ joint. read more

I patronize the North Georgia Premium Outlets more frequently than I'd care to publicly admit, but I rarely make any other stops in the near vicinity. I'm just not conditioned to survive for prolonged periods in the wilds of the OTP - as far as I'm concerned, anything longer than an afternoon visit could very well turn into something out of the movie Deliverance. However, during my recent visit, I found myself famished, and breaking bread in the mall food court with the hoards of chain smoking, bedazzled shirt wearing, church bus ladies was simply not an option. I promptly consulted Yelp and soon thereafter found myself at 'Cue. Food: 'Cue is a standard American barbecue joint. Menu options include traditional meat options like smoked pork, beef brisket, barbecue chicken, sausage, and baby back ribs. All meat platters are served with a choice of two sides from a list of about a dozen options. An assortment of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches are also available. I ordered the combo plate with pulled pork and pulled chicken - my side choices were hand cut fries and mac n' cheese. The meat wasn't particularly memorable for anything other than its luke warm temperature - the portions were also noticeably less than I've received elsewhere. The sides and barbecue sauces were fine, but again, nothing particularly exceptional. Service: It's possible I'm just accustomed to the quick turnover mentality of most restaurants in metro Atlanta, but the service was less attentive than I would have liked. There were no offers for any drink refills and the waitress didn't return even once following delivery of the food to inquire about how it was. I don't necessarily need someone hovering over me the entire meal, but some semblance of interest in patron satisfaction is generally an important crux of the hospitality industry. Atmosphere: The interior is clean, open, and well lit, but reminiscent of a chain restaurant. There's a sizable bar areas in the back of the restaurant, but the vast majority of seating is dedicated to traditional dine-in seating - there is also uncovered outdoor seating on the side of the restaurant. The general vibe is very casual and the clientele is mostly families, many of which have children hanging from every available appendage. Cost: Reasonably priced. Appetizers are generally $5-$12, salads are $5-$12, sandwiches are $6-$7 (no sides), and platters are $11-$16 (two sides). A la carte sides are $2.95 each. Other: 'Cue is located in a small strip mall on Buford Highway, less than a mile off the Georgia 400 and about equidistant between downtown Atlanta and the outlet mall. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday, 11AM-9PM, and Friday-Saturday, 11AM-10PM. Live music is featured on the weekends and catering is available. Free parking is available in the plaza lot. read more

Keeping Looking. Based on Yelp reviews i had lunch there today. The smoked/fried wings are delicious. They are plump and just the right heat. For my entree' I ordered the pulled pork platter with Pittsburg coleslaw and baked beans. The sides are fair, with the coleslaw much better than the beans, but nothing to brag about. Now to the bellwether item the pulled pork. I requested some outside mixed in so as to get the full effect of the cooking process. The meat was dry and greasy. It sounds contradictory but the lean was dry and the outside too greasy. i would rate the pulled pork about a 3/10. The service was pleasant but did not offer to top of drinks. I cannot go back. read more

Came here with co-workers for a team dinner. Portions are big, so come hungry. Food and service was good, our drinks were kept topped off and our waitress was on top of everything. The Barbecue Nachos were good, the sliders are huge, and the ribs were tender. Will definitely be coming back for more. read more

Wonderful BBQ, extensive menu, great service and staff. Food is fantastic - you won't be disappointed nor hungry! It is one of our favorite places! read more

I have not been to Cue for awhile and went last night. It was definitely 5 star night Got the chopped platter and it was great Lots of meat with wonderful coleslaw and good collard greens Next time I am going to get the fried okra it looked and tasted great read more

Amazing fall off the bone ribs, where a full slab extends past the sides of a large plate! The chopped pork sandwich was piled so high no ordinary mouth could get around it! And the wings! Large and juicy, smoked with a touch of sauce...phenomenal! I highly recommend this spot for a real treat! If you are into craft beer, 'Cue has that covered as well! read more

My favorite BBQ place! I've only ever tried a few items, but they've been so good that there has been little motivation to deviate from what I've had. The pork is fantastic, its my go to item here, and I've never been disappointed with it. The ribs are just as good if not better, but if your looking for something different, ask if they have any smoked wings. The wings aren't on the menu (yet) and they started out as just a special, but they were such a hit that they keep making them. They come tossed in their buffalo sauce, but if you ask they will toss them in any of their signature sauces, I love them with their KC BBQ sauce. Everything else that I've tasted their has been just as good, and at times it can take a little long to get the food, but the staff has always been so friendly that I never mind waiting.The owners have been especially friendly and great to talk to while waiting at the bar for my family to arrive. All this and more has lead me into Cue a few times a month, and it will probably keep doing so for years to come! read more

Great food. Large servings with tons of flavor. Cue will not leave you hungry. The service is pretty quick and the catering is awesome. Great place to stop and pick up dinner on the way home. Especially with the traffic being so bad on hwy 20. Cue is a perfect place to stop and wait for traffic to settle. Stop by and check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had dinner here Monday night with a good buddy. Smoked hot wings with blue cheese & celery were excellent. And they have some the best fries on the planet! Great service too! read more

Great food! Average service. Pulled pork was one of the best I have ever had! Service is not as good. Have been there 3 times and 2 of them during slow hours. They seem not to care that you are there as if you are an inconvenience to them. I will go back for the food but might get take out next time. read more

'Cue - Great selection of platters. Good environment. Awesome selection of side! - Barbeque Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

The bread is very good and garlicky! The BBQ made me miss local in town BBQ joints.. The sides were just OK - the BBQ was not very memorable. They have baby back ribs but they don't offer spare ribs, which is a lot more fatty and yummy.. Overall experience was ok, not the best BBQ i have had- portions are smaller then your basic joint as well. read more

This may be one of the better BBQ options around Lake Lanier and Cumming, but certainly not the best around Atlanta. One of the highlights is that everything is made from scratch. I have been here a few times and the way to go is the pulled pork. Their brisket was so so and their smoked sausage tastes more like an Italian sausage to me. If you end up getting a BBQ sandwich, be forewarned that the bread is gigantic. The bread itself is very good, but too big for sandwich eating. Sides, I am not a potato salad guy, but I have heard some very good things about it from my dining companions. The mac and cheese is good. I would say avoid the brunswick stew. Doesn't have good flavor, I actually compared the sauce to Chef Boyardee Spaghettios one time. Friday/Saturday nights are a good time to go since they have live music playing. read more

Great food, fun place for a meal and wonderful service! We had our first trip to Cue today and it won't be the last. Patrick is a wonderfully attentive and personable server. The food was yummy too! The portions are massive so be prepared to take some home with you or share it with someone at your table read more

What a find! We searched around the area to find a good BBQ place for my husbands birthday. I was not impressed with Slopes and didn't want to go to Outback for ribs. Who would have thought at the end of s strip mall in cumming was a superb restaurant with the tastiest ribs outside of Texas? We ordered the sausage plate as an app and tried all four homemade BBQ sauces. Our server timed our meal perfectly and did not rush our lovely outdoor lunch. The ribs were done to perfection. Every side they offered was homemade and fresh from the collards to the mac n cheese to the hand cut fries and 2 different types of coleslaw (completely different but equally delish) The pulled pork sandwich was huge. The hickory smoked meat was plentiful and piled on the freshest roll. We took so much food home with us and had it later for dinner. They also have a great selection of beer and ciders and live music on the weekends. We will definitely be returning. read more

'Cue - Homemade BBQ sauces from Carolina inspired to vinegar based hot and spicy! - Barbeque Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

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