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Foggy Bottom BBQ

3.9 (233 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Southern
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Black glove in my potato salad
Stephanie K.

UPDATE: The owner has now responded publicly stating that surveillance footage showed employees using blue gloves, apparently suggesting that this makes what I photographed unlikely. To be perfectly clear: I did not put the black material in my food. I reported what I found exactly as I found it. Saying employees wore blue gloves does not explain what the object pictured in my food actually was, nor does it address how my original food-safety concern was handled.

Delicious food, excellent and fast service, and a clean, quiet atmosphere. Very family-friendly! I highly recommend this place to everyone. A+++++

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Darrin R.

Table for 3 for lunch We were out shopping in the area and I remembered downtown Lawrenceville was not too far away. It was around lunch time and we were getting hungry, so we decided to go check it out. We headed over to the town square and luckily found a parking spot right in the heart of everything. We scanned our options and Foggy Bottom BBQ caught our attention. We took a short walk over, entered and we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. I tried to convince the family to sit at an outdoor table, but I lost that battle, this time. We took a few minutes to review the menu. I noticed they had about 8 - 10 beers on tap, many of the usual suspects. The selection was not huge, but solid. I went with one of my favorites, Creature Comforts Tropicalia. My wife and daughter put in their orders while I was still debating between a couple of food options. The food menu was pretty extensive, with a wide variety of options to choose from. My daughter ordered the half slab of baby back ribs with a side of fries and mac & cheese. Wifey and I decided to share the BBQ Turkey nachos with the jalapeños on the side. The food and drinks came out pretty fast. I was able to snatch one of my daughter's ribs and they were very tender. The meat was practically falling off the bone. She also had no complaints. And the Nachos Wife and I shared were also very good.. Overall, we were very happy with our choice and would definitely return to try some other menu options.

Looks like dog food.  The other piece they bought out look and was dry.  We left it on the table.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I was very disappointed with my experience at Foggy Bottom Restaurant in Lawrenceville. Our first visit on Farther's Day was met with poor food quality and presentation, and our concerns were largely ignored. We paid our bill and even tipped the waitress. The manager, Paula later apologized and invited us back, assuring us they would make it right. We drove across town expecting the promised resolution, only to receive $8.50 off the bill. Had that been communicated upfront, we would have never made the trip. The food was much better the second time, but integrity and follow-through matter just as much as the meal. Unfortunately, after I questioned the bill, communication stopped. I can't recommend a business that doesn't stand behind its word. I hope they do better. Ava the server from the second visit was GREAT!

Pit Master Plate with Ribs
Mahadia I.

TLDR: brisket is the best and overall decent place I visited this spot with a friend who lives nearby. The location is decent, and the food was better than I expected. The brisket was perfectly cooked--definitely the standout, much better than the ribs and chicken. The mac and cheese was just okay. The sweet tea was excellent--I'd definitely recommend it as your drink of choice. Service was fast, and our waiter was attentive. The ambiance wasn't anything special, but I'd absolutely return for the brisket and sweet tea.

Sampler Plate
Kay R.

Foggy Bottom never disappoints to provide great service and tasty bbq. My husband and I usually spilt the sampler plate, which comes with three meats, two sides, and toast. We opted for ribs, wings, brisket, fries, and Mac 'n cheese. Everything was served hot and fresh.

Pit Master Plate with pulled pork, smoked wings and pulled chicken.
Kristen M.

We really enjoyed our meal at Foggy Bottom BBQ. We started with the Cajun fried ribs, which were the best part of the whole meal! They were perfectly seasoned with a beautiful, crispy crust and fall off the bone tender rib meat underneath. It didn't even need the dipping sauce they came with! We both had the pit master combo, between us we tried brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs and smoked wings. Not a single complaint, all meats were full of smoky flavor and moist. 2 notes on the sides (which are personal preference) I like my slaw a little more salty/vinegary and same for the Brunswick stew. Theirs is definitely more sweet. BUT we stirred in some of the Carolina style bbq sauce and then it was perfect! Mac n cheese was creamy and well seasoned and the potato salad was our favorite style....like a loaded baked potato with sour cream. Texas toast was buttery and crunchy. Cherry on top was excellent, friendly, welcoming service. We will definitely be back for more BBQ!

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David I.

OMG!! Their brisket is off the hook! Great sides and sauce too! We just had a catering event for about 40 ppl and they took great care of us! Highly recommend stopping in or using for events. We had them cater a celebration at The Works in ATL! Big thanks to Foggy Bottom!!

Pit Master Plate with Brunswick Stew and Mac and Cheese
Ki F.

Anytime you don't smell the makings of a real bbq restaurant, I.e. that smoke in the air, it's probably a good sign, that you should probably go elsewhere. I ordered the a platter with ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. The pulled pork was mediocre at its best, the ribs were decent and the brisket didn't have the right ratio of fat content when ordering fatty brisket. The appetizer to me was the best....it was fried pickle spears. It was lightly dusted in breading that gave it a nice flaky crust.

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19 days ago

Great BBQ and great service! You won't be disappointed. Always a great stop for lunch.

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Thanks Greg for the positive feedback. We appreciate it.

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Thank you so much Laura. We appreciate your business.

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10 months ago

Pretty decent bbq 7/10. Ribs needed more sauce and if the beans had ground meat it probably would've been even better. Great food tho

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Thank you so much!!

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Thanks so much Amber. We hope to see you again soon.

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Awesome. We appreciate your feedback and business Joua.

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2 years ago

Just wasn't good to me. Maybe I would have the smoked wings again. Still looking for good barbecue in the Lawrenceville area.

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Ask the Community - Foggy Bottom BBQ

Any vegan entrees here? Pulled jackfruit bbq option?

Sorry but we don’t have any vegan options as our core business is smoked BBQ meats. Thanks

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