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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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    HOLY SMOKES BBQ AND CATERING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    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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    8 years ago

    Great place to stop for a quick bite. Clean and professional. Sweet sauce is very good, coleslaw is sweet and tasty. Great BBQ A+++

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    8 years ago

    The Brisket made the trip through Dublin worthwhile. No comment on the Brunswick purée, but the banana puddin' was tasty!

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    6 years ago

    Barbecue sandwich was 10/10. Best in town no doubt. Mac and cheese 8/10. Best of all is the banana pudding no doubt 10/10 Highly recommend!

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    6 years ago

    Some of the BEST Que we have ever eaten. Thank you Gary and Dionn for sharing your BBQ with us!!!

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    8 years ago

    This is the best Bbq in town, hands down. The ribs are so tender that they fall off the bone

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    9 years ago

    Very good food...The only criticism would be that they really need a place where people can eat inside...Food is delicious.

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    8 years ago

    Great road side bbq! We are from Texas with lots of bbq restaurants. This place definitely is as good or better than many in Houston.

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    9 years ago

    BEST BBQ EVERRRR! it's not everyday you get to eat delicious bbq that has won a bunch of awards. so why would you go anywhere else?!

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