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Goolsby's

4.3 (161 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Good for kids
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Fried Chicken Legs, Mac'n'cheese, Broccoli casserole, and Cornbread
Griffin M.

It's not like how mama makes it, but Goolsby's has pretty good barbecue/soul food. The fried chicken is tender and well-seasoned. The barbecue loin was, unfortunately, pretty dry. For sides, the broccoli casserole was very tasty, and the mac'n'cheese was disappointing to be honest. The cornbread was pretty good, although I was hoping it'd be a little sweeter. The peach cobbler didn't have that crunch, was almost the consistency of what I'd of bread pudding. Service was very good. We were asked multiple times how we were doing. The ambiance is casual, homely. Overall, although a little disappointing from the reviews I've seen, Goolsby's is solid spot to go to if you're around the area.

Fried pork chop with Mac and cheese, cheddar broccoli casserole, corn bread and peach cobbler
Chris Y.

I've heard of this place for years but when I searched for food that had some good southern cuisine Goolsby's was at the top of the list with great reviews so I had to see for myself. First of all, the staff here is amazing! So nice and helpful my kids could not stop talking about how great they were. Secondly, the food was just phenomenal and portions will leave you full and looking for a place to nap shortly after. Between the group 2 of us got the fried pork chop and the other 2 got the chicken tenders. Everything was juicy and full of flavor, I am glad I got the gravy on top of the pork chop that was recommended by the staff. The mac and cheese and cheddar broccoli casserole was on a whole other level, and if it's your first time there they let you try the peach cobbler on the house and that's the icing on the cake. I can't wait to go back and try other options, Goolsby's knows how to do it right!

Serving buffet
Juanita G.

Ambiance. Buffet style with server. Mouth watering Food displayed. Food portions. You will be happy. I loved loved the vegetable portions Best I have seen in a long time. I promise You will not leave hungry Place really clean looking including the floors. Don't know how looks it's been in operation , but it Looks new to me One server for the floor, she handled it like she was cac crew of 5. Enjoyed this atmosphere and it's food Highly recommended . Juanita Goldman

BBQ combo, ribs and a quarter of chicken with cabbage and black eye oeas
Paul F.

Had the bbq combo - ribs and a quarter of chicken. Cabbage and black eye peas as my two sides and went with the roll now I know the hoecake was an up charge. Was really good as normal and it was pumping in there as usual

Hamburger steak and chicken tender (under the huge hoe cake) plates.
Raelene V.

Good Points: Family owned and run A meat and two sides "southern" cooking Nice staff Cafétéria style service but the line moves quickly Food is delicious Lots of meats and sides to choose from The "hoe" cake is a 65 cent up charge but worth it! Restaurant seems to be an active supporter of the community Bad Points: There is only one dining "attendant" which isn't ideal when the dining room is filled Short staffed (as relayed by servers on the line) Three big tv's with Fox News blaring is not too conducive to pleasant dining (a personal preference, but I don't like watching any news at dinner time) Parking is hard to find during busy hours Overall this is a solid choice for a place to get a hearty

Earl S.

We enjoyed the one on Wrightsboro Road., the food was delicious, flavorful, and served with hospitality and kindness. Parking is ample.

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Spencer V.

Good food. I had the BBQ chicken leg that came with two sides. The sides that I chose were the Mac and Cheese and the Sweet Potato Casserole and for the bread I purchased the hoecake which was pretty good. The sauce that I guess you're suppose to pour over the chicken tasted too vinegary and made the chicken very spicy and I used one of my sauces instead. Also the workers here need to be sure that before they close the food and put it in the bag for take out, they need to be wearing gloves.It truly makes me ill to think that people don't take it seriously when it comes working in a restaurant. It's very disgusting as you don't know whether or not people wash their hands. Ivery's is 10x better than what this place had offered.

Fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, macaroni and cheese
Morgan M.

I was searching Yelp for fried chicken in my area and this is the first place that popped up. I got the fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and macaroni and cheese. The chicken was just ok. I think it would have been better if it was hot and crispy but the flavor was good. The macaroni and cheese had zero flavor and the collard greens were bitter. Once I added the pepper sauce to the greens, they tasted a lot better. The cornbread didn't have any seasoning and I wish it was crispy. Overall, this place has a lot of potential if they just season the food. But I will say it is better than wife saver.

Chicken fingers, mac and cheese, rice & gravy, fried okra, & pancake bread
Nicole S.

Goolsby's has always had top notch customer service to me. I had never been to this location before, but I always loved visiting the Grovetown location. On a Sunday, the line was outside of the door, but the staff moved efficiently and was very pleasant, kind, and enthusiastic once it was ready for my time to order. The food was fresh, hot, and a great portion size. The pricing is definitely worth the deliciousness and the portion size. The peach cobbler is one of my favorite items to look forward to getting when I visit Goolsby's. I highly recommend and don't let the long lines intimidate you. It's completely worth the wait!

Fried pork tenderloin, collard greens, cabbage and hoe cake.

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Love eating here! Sorry to hear of Mr Goolsby's passing! Food is always delicious and hot. The sweet tea is awesome too!

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The food was amazing. Home cooked meals. Try the fried pork chops. They are the best.

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Very good food and very nice people. Good could have been hotter but overall good quick food.

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Awesome authentic southern cuisine. The BBQ combo is the best BBQ in town. Tender, juicy, and flavorful!

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The brisket was good, I got the 3 meat platter. It was good, the sweet sauce was the best one. The…read more3 servings of meat were small but altogether was a fair price for the platter which was about $16 I believe. I was thinking maybe bigger serving sizes and juicer cuts, but price to plate--it was fair enough. I spent $50 for me, my husband and daughter. The macaroni and cheese was just okay, so was the okra. I think flavor wise everything was okay to good, with room for improvement, but nothing was bad. My favorite parts were the sweet sauce, the brisket, and the name of the restaurant because it's my daughter's name. They also reposted her on their instagram which was very sweet and showed great social media presence.

Subject: Extremely Disappointing Order - Augusta Location (Grubhub)…read more I placed a dinner order this evening from your Augusta location through Grubhub. The order included: Two-meat option (beef with hickory sauce, pork with sassy sauce) Coleslaw Baked beans Six wings with sassy sauce Blue cheese dressing The order arrived in approximately 35-40 minutes, which was acceptable. However, when I opened the bag, several items were missing and the food quality was unacceptable. There were: No utensils No napkins No blue cheese dressing No hickory sauce Additionally, the meats were cold, the baked beans were barely warm, and the coleslaw was not at an appropriate chilled temperature. When I called the restaurant to report the issue, the person who answered stated, "I didn't bag your order." When I suggested that someone should look into who did, she laughed. That response was more disappointing than the food itself. This experience reflects poorly not only on this location, but on your brand as a whole. I will not be ordering again from this Augusta location or any of your other restaurants. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. Keith Smith

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - pork bbq

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Good bbq dinner with a colleague tonight…read more One of the more popular dining options in the south is BBQ. This one we chose tonight is a small chain, but offers an excellent bbq dining option. It's not a sitdown restaurant. You place your order at the counter then go find a place to eat. They bring out the food to you. Once you sit down, you're served with a plate of warm biscuits. There's some sort of cheese or something inside them, but it wasn't a distracting ingredient, just different. You always like it when you get the opportunity to try multiple types of bbq meat. The option for tonight was bbq rib and pulled pork. Not only are the portions very good. (had to get a to go box) but both meats tasted super. The pulled pork was tender and juicy. The ribs were large and plentiful. The ribs could've been a little more "fall off the bone", but we're good nonetheless. There's only one type of sauce to put on the ribs, but it was a good and not too tangy. With this meal option, you get two choices of sides. Being a big fan of coleslaw that was one side. The other side was corn on the cob. The coleslaw was sweet tasting. The corn on the cob had a bit of a hot bite to it. Both were fantastic. Thought to go with the sweet tea option, but since I had it earlier in the day, I chose otherwise.

Traveling and stopped for early dinner. We've been to Jim and Nicks in other locations before…read more This is the newer walk-thru and order style and they bring it to your table. Staff was friendly and establishment was clean. Ordered a couple pulled pork sandwiches, one with fries and the other with baked beans. Also came with 4 cheddar rolls. Both sandwiches were of good value and size. I prefer a hotter sauce than the regular bbq available on the tables. If you're the same, I highly recommend you request their sweet and spicy (habanero) sauce. It is perfect for this sandwich. Overall a great experience and so very tasty. Stop in if you're in the area.

Patriots Smokehouse

Patriots Smokehouse

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First I'll discuss the food (excellent), then service and comfort (pretty good), and finally move…read moreon to other factors (amusing but also disturbing). I've been disappointed by too many barbecues, even in the South where they are known for the genre. Patriot Smokehouse restored my faith that great barbecue must still exist. I got a 2 meat platter with two sides. Since I was camping I also ordered an extra meat and two more sides to go. Plenty for the lunch and two more meals the next days. All the meats were very good to excellent, fork tender but not falling apart, lots of smoky flavor and visible "bark". And each meat had a completely different spice rub, which I learned were all designed in house. I have a lot to cover so just a few words on each: Pulled pork: a good mix of mostly chopped with not much shreds; lots of flavor even without adding sauce. Brisket (the 2nd of my two-meat platter): tender and fork-cuttable, a bit too thinly sliced for my liking. Baby-back ribs: maybe the best I've ever had. No disagreeable gristly parts, and with an unusual "hammy" flavor (maybe from brining?) Sauces: they have 4 sauces, and they bring you as many as you request. All invented in house. A tomato-based, a mustard-based, a vinegar based, and an extra hot&spicy. I tried all but the vinegar and liked them all but especially the mustard. Now the sides. Potato salad: the potato chunks were not overcooked, a bit mayonnaisey but excellent due to the tanginess and bite of the mustard and who knows what else? Fried okra: well, I had to try it, and if you're determined to eat okra (rather than use it to thicken a gumbo) then fried is the only way - and they nailed it. Baked beans: sauce thick, sweet, and smoky, not the best not the worst. Garden salad (don't judge me; I needed some greens): nothing special; just iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onions, with shredded cheese; choice of dressing (I had Italian) Quantities: All sides were of reasonable size. The 2-meat platter wasn't balanced though; more than enough pulled pork and not enough brisket. The ribs: a half rack (how many is that - 6?) Other foods: The pecan pie was excellent with sufficient pecans on top, a filling that was not oversweetened, and a good crust. The strawberry pie: not what I expected. It wasn't a fruit filling but more like a mousse. Good for what it was, but I wouldn't order it again. Surprisingly they do not sell cornbread. Drinks: Lemonade, sweet tea, or ice coffee all come with the meal. Free refills on drinks. I got lemonade which was a bit weak but not too sweet. I don't think they serve alcohol. Service: Took slightly longer than I expected but she (cashier, waitperson, mother of the two chef brothers) did come by with a drink refill and kept me updated. She was pleasant and answered my questions about the restaurant's history and other things when asked. Ambience: first thing that struck me was the smoke. The first time I stopped by (to check it out for the next day as I had just eaten) they must have had a slight smoker malfunction because it was visibly wafting through the room - but not too thickly. Ahh, wood smoke and meat drippings; enticing! That's when I knew I had to come back. The room was concrete floored, wood trim stained by years of smoke, plank tables with clear vinyl coverings. Real silverware was provided and plenty of napkins. There was a TV but it was small and the sound was off. It was playing "Fail Army" the whole time which was fun! The music was alt-country, old rockabilly, and bluegrass; a nice mix. I should stop now but I won't. On to the "other factors". As you can guess from the name "Patriot Smokehouse" there's a theme here. American flags, "Don't Tread On Me", and the waitress/mother was wearing a silly red/white/blue hat and a shirt saying "God, Country, and Freedom" or something to that effect. The symbols abounded, covering the walls. It wasn't all cliché though. A poster titled "Weapons Of the American Revolution" provided at least some interesting reading, and a cartoon of a chicken, pig, and cow titled "Cluck, Oink, Moo" was cute. But then there's the sign on the front door "Lawfully Concealed Weapons Are Welcome Here". That sign is not a joke. Of course they are - and that's fine. But do you have to spell it out in big bold letters and offend those who might be uncomfortable about this? Some compassion would be appreciated. The newspaper review on the wall described it as "unabashadly patriotic" but that's not patriotism - it is jingoism. Want to make America great? That takes compassion, empathy for people different from yourselves, and humility. Judging by the theme here I don't expect that a move to "greatness" if it happens will start here. But I loved the food, enjoyed my conversation with the mother, and the people watching. I'd unhesitatingly come back and recommend it wholeheartedly.

Love this place but this week it was the second time we have been recently and there has been no…read moreBBQ available. Unfortunately my daughter didn't want to eat at a non BBQ meal at a BBQ place so we left. I really hope they can rectify the issues why there has been no BBQ available lately. Will we be back - oh yes its really good when they have meat available.

Seoul Korean Kitchen

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Stopped by Seoul Korean Kitchen the other day to try their Jjajangmyeon and kimchi jjigae…read more Banchan 3.5/5: The kimchi was pretty standard, similar to what you would get from a decent brand at H mart. The bean sprouts were a bit salty. Chili cucumber was well seasoned and refreshing, and the sliced fish cake was the highlight with a slight sweet and sesame oil flavor. Each dish supposedly comes with a banchan, but if you eat with another person, then you get 1 set of banchan only with 1 refill and additional refills cost $2.50 which was different from most cities I have been to with a more established asian food scene (Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, etc). jjajangmyeon 4/5: The jjajangmyeon had decent portions. The noodles were really nice and chewy, and the sauce on top had a slight sweetness to it that made it different from the chinese jiajiang mian I normally eat. There were plenty of zucchini and onion pieces, and the pork was tender and just a bit fatty which I enjoyed. Highlight of the meal. Kimchi Jjigae 3/5: The kimchi jjigae comes with kimchi, tofu, and pork pieces in a stew and a side of rice. The stew itself comes out piping hot but is almost 90% kimchi and minimal tofu and pork. Very few pieces of tofu and pork, unlike the jjajangmyeon which had more generous amounts of pork. The rice bowl it comes with is quite small. We ran out well before the kimchi stew was completed, and they charge $2 for rice refills. Overall, the food was decent and service is solid. Pricing was slightly steep with a bowl of jjajangmyeon (noodles with stir fry pork sauce overlying) running at $19 and a bowl of mostly kimchi and a few pieces of tofu/pork pieces costing $17. Their banchan/rice refill policy is questionable, but the food scratches the itch in a city with a smaller Korean population and minimal competition.

We walked in at 8:15pm on a Friday. Ms. Jennifer greeted us with a lovely smile and told us that…read morelast order goes in at 8:20pm. I thought she meant we were late and I apologized asking if we should leave. She immediately put me at ease and said no worries, we would definitely be served, and proceeded to seat us. That right there was amazing! We ordered the pork Mandu for appetizer and beef bulgogi as main dish which came with 4 sides. Both were very well made and enough helping for 2. The owner, Ms. Min came in as we were finishing up and greeted us with a big, warm smile. She came to our table and chatted with us for a few minutes. Very sweet lady. We enjoyed eating there and their hospitality. Will definitely go again. The place was very clean and pleasant. Good for groups too with ample seating. Please do visit and support this local business.

Goolsby's - bbq - Updated May 2026

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