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Holy Smokes BBQ And Catering

4.3 (104 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Southern
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Michael H.

This was a bookmark courtesy of my Yelp friend Ron P and Holy Smokes was well worth the stop. Delicious bbq and sides. The banana pudding was not the typical style (see the recipe on the Nilla Wafers box) but light and fluffy and still delicious. You cannot see in from the outside because the windows are covered with graphics. Order and pay at the counter on the right and find a seat in the large dining area on the left. They bring your food to you when it's ready. Our order came out pretty quick. Drinks and refills are self serve.

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Steve C.

Overall, just not a fan of the food here. This is my first visit and I got the pulled pork platter and chose an extra side. The pork was anything but pulled, but rather chopped up and a finely shredded, and was more like a mushy ball. Although the flavor was decent, the texture was not appealing to me. The fries were good and I believe we're seasoned with their spice rub, which contains a little sugar in it. It was an interesting combination, but one that I liked. The beans were called cowboy beans, but were simply baked beans, and nothing at all noteworthy. The coleslaw was simply chopped up, cabbage tossed in a light mayo - very, very bland and tasteless. It's also pretty expensive as my lunch was $17. That included an extra side ($3.39 for a small side!!), but no beverage. The inside of the restaurant was homey. There are some individual tables and also picnic tables. I also loved the music they were playing. In the end, just not a fan of the food.

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Honest review from a self-proclaimed North Carolina BBQ Pit-master. Before I begin the review, I will say this place was very good and I would eat here again. Instead of a flat 3 stars, I'd actually rate it 3.5 stars, as they have some good items on their menu. Their prices and portions are very reasonable. Having lived in Georgia for the past six years, good BBQ is hard to find here. This is definitely one of the best in the state that I've tried...the others being in Atlanta metro and Athens. Give Holy Smokes a try. The good: -Brisket. Their lean brisket was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, in a way that developed a good bark on the outside. It wasn't over-seasoned and wasn't too salty or dry, -Potato salad. Their potato salad is reminiscent of a cold German potato salad and was full of flavor. If you don't like sour cream, then bypass this and select another side. -Mac and Cheese. It was a warm and gooey cheese experience that is not similar to Kraft or Velveeta. Maybe adding a little bread crumbs or panko on top to give it a little depth and crunch could make it even better. The Mediocre: -Ribs. The ribs were mediocre. To elevate it to the "good" category, there would need to be more of a dry rub seasoning added to give it some more bark. As a BBQ place that offers ribs, pick your poison: Kansas City, Memphis, or St Louis style. Perfect the style and you'll leave a lasting impression. The pull to the ribs were great. They were not fall-off-the-bone and were not under or overcooked. I would just have liked to see some more seasoning on the outside. -Baked beans. They label them as cowboy beans. The flavor was good, with a hint of sweetness and smoke flavor. Small bits of pulled pork are contained in it...actual pulled pork and not chopped (we will get to that in a minute). -Sweet and Smokey BBQ Sauce. This tomato based sauce was good and had good flavor, but was nothing special for a homemade sauce that is no different than purchasing a bottle of commercially available sauce from a grocery store. Not one to distinctly remember because it was delicious, but not one to remember for it being bad either. The bad: -Pulled pork. As a North Carolinian, to advertise this as "pulled pork", it needs to be pulled and left alone. Don't chop it! This aggressive action has previous Pit Masters that have passed away, rolling over in their graves. Additionally, the pork was super dry. Chopping it reduces the amount of moisture content. Your pork when plated, should not be in a perfect ball shape. If it is, you chopped it and you're wrong. -Sweet Vinegar. If this is an attempt at Carolina style sauce, it's not at all. If it's the signature sauce to make your own, then it'll be in the mediocre category. The flavor was sweet with a slight vinegar flavor. It's as if the sweet and smokey sauce was mixed with apple cider vinegar to get this sauce. Eastern NC sauce is vinegar based and is distinct due to the heat from red pepper and tangyness of the vinegar. -Sweet and Spicy sauce. This sauce was very "black peppery" and not spicy. The service: Excellent service when ordering at the register and when requesting additional plastic tops for the sauces to go. Ambiance: The restaurant is the epitome of a BBQ spot. The decor is excellent and what you would want to see at a BBQ place. The price: Very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Other locations charge much more for the smaller portions you receive. This item is in the "good" category, if not "Superb" category. Keep up the great work with fighting inflation costs while taking care of your patrons pocket books! Not reviewed: -Brunswick Stew. Definitely trying this next time -Collard Greens -Green Beans -Banana Pudding

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3 years ago

We will not eat here again. Unclean environment. Germs and flies. They are so busy that they can't keep a cleaner restaurant.

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3 years ago

Brisket was great, I was expecting a little bit more than 4 small slices for an $18 meal though.

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I love their ribs, BBQ is good too! Usually go to Ga. Bobs as it is close to work. Holy Smokes is hard to beat!

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3 years ago

The Ribs are so tender with sweet spicy barbecue sauce Brunswick stew taste so homemade it's delicious highly recommend

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3 years ago

Great place. Very friendly with a great variety of food. Bbq was great. Moist and in nice cuts. Rib are awesome.

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5 years ago

Food is always great. Same for the customer service. I have been eating here for years and never get tired of it. Definitely a must try.

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Solid bbq! M glad we stopped. Good Mac and cheese. The winder was the bbq chicken tacos. I'm m seriously craving them again.

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It's hit-and-miss so far for me. The first time I went it was the bomb. The second time however not so much.

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Thanks so much for the kind words!

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6 years ago

Ribs are excellent! Pulled pork was dry! And Mac and cheese was greasy mess but nice staff and like I said awesome Ribs!

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7 years ago

Best barbecue in Dublin. They have since moved locations over to the shopping center by Kroger.

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7 years ago

Always top notch!!! When family comes into town we definitely make sure they have the chance to try this place!!

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7 years ago

The new location is SO NICE!! It's gorgeous and they definitely didn't leave the awesome food or excellent service behind.

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7 years ago

Food is amazing staff is even better great experience great food recommend it to anyone TACOS ARE OUTSTANDING

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8 years ago

Good food truck BBQ. Nice people. BBQ trophies out front. Had the pulled pork sandwich. Yummy bun and sweet sauce.

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8 years ago

Really good barbecue pork! Only 4stars due to no bathroom or place to wash your hands.

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