JDs has become our go-to spot each and every Wednesday! Why Wednesday? $.50 wings! A deal you just cannot beat. These wings are smoked and then fried before being tossed in the flavor of your choosing. They are huge and always perfected cooked. I absolutely love the atmosphere and old school feel of JDs. A small bar and massive dining hall with lots of fun art on the walls. The place always smells fantastic from the smoker too. Service is alway the best. All of the servers are super friendly and quick with taking orders and getting drinks. Aside from the wings we have tackled all the apps, sides, and some of the bbq. So far we have been impressed with just about everything. The hush puppies, fried jalapeno, and collard greens are among my favorites. Honestly one of my favorite spots! Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Fresh. Crispy. Perfectly seasoned. The salt was dialed into the perfect destination and stopped exactly where it should. Every bite tasted intentional. And that tartar sauce? I need the recipe immediately. It had this bright, fresh note that I strongly suspect was dill, and it absolutely made the whole come together. Bonus: the service was perfection. No note read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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The half rack baby back ribs was fall off the bone delicious. I liked the sauce that came with it plus there were additional sauces on the table. The slaw was tasty and enough, normally other places give you a very small container. Nice!! I could not eat the spicy collards. Had nothing to do with the spices, but there was an odd taste to them. Liked the hush puppies and I suggest you ask for the butter. It has a hint of sweetness that was perfect and made the hush puppies better. The beef brisket was very good. Ask for the fatty portion as it has more flavor. I would have asked for the sauce to be on the side but didn't. The service was good. read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - Ribs and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

Very good food! The place was a little slow when we were there. We found a table and ordered a variety of food. Everyone was very happy with their orders! The place was nice and country looking it was clean. The service was pretty good as well. I would def come back. read more

I placed a pickup order at 4:39 PM and made sure to let them know I'd arrive around 5:50 since they close at 6. I actually ended up getting there early at 4:45, but my order wasn't ready until 6:10--over an hour and a half after placing it and well past closing time. When I finally got home, I discovered the main part of our family meal--3 lbs of pulled pork--was missing. I called immediately, and the initial response was that they would "put a credit in the book," but since they were closed, nothing could be done until the next day. This was a meal meant to feed 12 people, so that wasn't acceptable. After pushing back, I was finally told I could come back and pick it up. When I arrived, instead of an apology, I was questioned about whether I checked the pint containers because the kitchen was "100% positive" the pork was in the order. I explained again that I went through every bag and container, yet I was met with more insistence that they were sure it had been packed. The apology I eventually received was half-hearted at best. Between the long wait, the missing main course, the inconvenience of driving back, and being made to feel like I was the one mistaken, this was extremely disappointing. We will not be returning read more

Since I've been living in the area, I've been meaning to try the food here. The brisket was tender, fell apart nicely and was so good! Also, the queen (one of the managers I believe) who took my order was super nice, and the yap session we got to have made the wait for my food basically nonexistent. 10/10 would slay again read more

JD's Bbq is so good. I really love the food at this place. The staff is nice as are the prices. If you love bbq you will love this place. Try the boss hog burger, the bbq Mac & cheese & the cheese sticks. The restaurant is very clean, smells wonderful, and has a homey feel. This is my new favorite bbq restaurant. read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon middle of the day. It is a quaint quiet little place but had plenty of people in there. Our server was very friendly! We each highly enjoyed our food and the fried corn was delicious! My "spicy collard greens" were not super spicy to me so don't be afraid to get them! Portions were great. read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - Bbq plate with Brunswick stew, fried corn and hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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We've lived in Acworth for five years and this was our first, it fills up fast. So we arrived about 5:30 hour hostess very pleasant! We ordered the chef's special prime b hurry and get in early read more

When you come to Jd's in acworth you know your walking into a piece of history. Once an old school building. Now serve some of the best of my top 10 places for bar-b-q. The service here is awesome. This place is busy but worth the wait to try out the food . read more

i have to say I've never really been a fan of BBQ places and neither has my wife but we decided to try it as we don't eat BBQ hardly ever. From the service to the food it was absolutely one of the best experiences we've had at a restaurant in a long time. It's been stressful day today but the managers the waitresses and even the cooks were all so kind and outgoing. 10/10 would eat here 1000x over. Appreciate you all so much ! If you're looking for a great bite with even better service you've found your go to spot. read more

Walked in to pick up a to go order, which they automatically add a 20% tip to, six different employees walked right past me without acknowledging me or asking if I had been helped. Finally, a young lady walked through and asked, then immediately went to check on my order. 6 minutes later, the pathetic excuse working the bar walks past me with my order and puts it behind the bar. I had to walk in there and ask for it. So, 9 minutes and 7 employees to even ask to help me; and cold food that was 15 minutes after my pick up time. read more

We have been satisfied customers for 10+ years. The quality of the meat has declined. Much drier. Ribs are unpredictable with quality but pricing is now unacceptable. $50 for takeout ordering 1/2 slab rib plate and brisket plate is just too much when there are other choices in the area. Maybe we will try them again some time...maybe not. read more

This place was recommended from a GA local...I was visiting from FL and it was underwhelming. The wings that were supposed to be the rockstar if the afternoon was under cooked and flavorless. Mac n cheese was ok, fried pickles were meh, jalapeño poppers, fries and mozzarella sticks were good. Coke was flat The only reason why I would go back would be bc of the service and give something else on the menu a shot. read more

The server was polite but curt and appeared that she was doing us a favor by waiting on us. The price for a half slab of JD's ribs is twice what other restaurants charge for a full slab of ribs. Also, no coffee refills and the amount of coffee they give you is about 1/2 full. And the general "tone" of the atmosphere and servers was dreary. read more

Used to be a fan but the food has been slowly going downhill for years and today was the tipping point for me and I think I'll not be going back for a good while. So what has gone wrong? In no particular order: the hush puppies are now so dry they are hard to eat; they've taken their formerly yummy brussels sprouts off the menu (along with some other customer favorites); and the service remains friendly but has notably slowed down. Consider yourself forewarned if you're on a tight schedule. Fortunately the portions remain quite generous and the meats are mostly on par with the past although a bit dryer. Non-trivial pet peeve for me: they are now charging extra for using a credit card. Hey, every business can make their own choices around how to treat their customers. But for me as a customer, I go elsewhere when there is an upcharge for using modern and more convenient forms of payment whether its for gas or food or whatever. There are plenty of other good BBQ places around, so this was the last straw for me. See ya JDs -- I hope that extra $2 on my bill was worth losing a customer over. read more

It's an okay place, but not terrific. The food is tasty, and their barbecue sauce tastes great. It's your typical barbecue fare: fried pickles, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, etc. Portion sizes are good. It's just a shade on the expensive side for a BBQ place; like many barbecue places, many of their items are a la carte. Depending on what you get, you'd looked at anywhere between $7 and $15 a head, not including your drink a tip. Service is okay. Not bad, but not great. Our server checked on us once the entire meal after bringing us our food. She was friendly enough, but didn't offer any to-go drinks or anything. The atmosphere is done up fairly nice, but the main dining room is big and open, and noise carries a long way. Before long, you'll probably find yourself talking fairly loud over the volume of other conversations. There is also an outdoor patio that's pretty nice. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but I wouldn't turn it down, either. Okay. Not bad, not great. read more

Hands down the BEST CHICKEN FINGERS AROUND!!! I'm very picky about my chicken tenders, the breading they use is amazing they are tender and give you so much. I had left overs and they were still tender and great the next day.. trust me a 1000% the best ever! They won't disappoint The stuff is AWESOME and friendly and funny. Skylar was the best on top of everything never had to ask for anything she took great care of us. Will definitely be back and tell all who will listen read more

Really delicious BBQ. Friendly staff. Jalapeno Poppers we're awesome! We were traveling through with a dog and they made it easy for us to enjoy a real meal on the deck instead of a drive through. Glad we found the place. read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - A happy puppy - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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We had two bbq pork sandwiches, both had chunks of fat in them. The pork didn't have the smoke flavor and the portions were very small. The Mac and cheese was greasy and the price was very expensive for two sandwiches with Mac & Cheese and fry's. The sweet tea is great. First time here and will not return. read more

The food here is always amazing and the people who work there are always very friendly, welcoming and make sure that we have everything we need. I highly recommend!! read more

I went for just the banana pudding to go and I paid for old pudding with brown bananas and no cookies I will never order from there again

This place is decently good & boasts 100% wood-smoked BBQ. It just always seems a bit pricey. Today, wife & I split a BBQ pork platter with 2 sides & bread for $17. Add in 2 unsweetened teas (good) & we were sitting at $23. Service was good, so 20% tip & $27 out the door, for a split BBQ plate. Ok, enough cheapskate whining. Slaw & Mac & cheese were both acceptably good with a couple decent hush puppies on the plate as well. read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - Menus are a bit tired & need a refresh - so long as they don't raise prices. - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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Very LOUD dining room. One big room of everyone talking, big groups of families and with that constant crying and screaming. They do have outdoor dining which probably would have been a good idea due to noise level. Extremely slow service, No idea why. Yes, they were busy, but I'm assuming the BBQ is already cooked and in a warmer?? But, even for the cobbler, it took forever. Wouldn't this also be pre-made and you scoop it into a bowl? I'm thinking under-staffed. The Bbq is fine, but not the best. The sauce was really good. Hush puppies not much flavor. I wasn't sure if they actually smoked the BBQ chicken or if they added the sauce after it was cooked. The peach cobbler was extremely bland and that was with the ice cream. They were out of the banana pudding. Service was basically drop and run, "Do you have everything you need?" Gone before you can answer. "Here's this." Gone. read more

Not good at all .. no smoke in the meat or flavor . I can see people going here if it were the only place they have in area . If you have a choice this is not bbq. read more

The service is friendly. The food is amazing. I would highly recommend BJ's. BBQ Pork is very tasty. And the okra is to perfection. read more

The food is amazing! This time we did a bulk order to do. The service was fabulous. Such sweet people!

Update: Gave them another try, attempting take out this time. I don't know who prepared our food, but it was all disappointing. My pork was dry and difficult to chew and covered in the wrong bbq sauce making it inedible. I was also charged for beverages we did not receive. I called to speak with someone to help us, but unfortunately there was no one available until the next day... Original: I would not suggest dining in. Waitress told us to order as soon as we were sat because the only other table sat in the dining room was "a large party" of about 6 people. She said our food would take over an hour to prepare if we didn't order immediately. It's barbecue... Rushing your customers and giving an ultimatum is not good business. read more

Placed a pickup order online thru their website. We arrived at the time they said it would be ready and it was. Got home to discover two of the orders were missing the sides AND food was cold. When we called back about the missing sides we were told that we "had to indicate we wanted the fries when we placed our order thru the app" despite the fact that the app did not prompt us to do so. When we pointed that out we were told we could either come back to get them or have a credit for next time. No apology or refund was offered. Bottom line - food is not good but not worth the terrible service for takeout. read more

always so good! bbq never disappoints and all sides are delicious! Always lots of food - best southern sweet tea in town!

BBQ sauces are top tier, and the pulled brisket sandwiches melt in your mouth. The sweet tea is always fresh, and their mac and cheese is so unique, buttery and comforting compared to other restaurants. The only issue I have is that multiple different girls who work at the front become dismissive and passive when you do not leave a tip for a pick-up TO-GO order. read more

Some real tasty barbecue with different sauces at hand...can't go wrong!!! I ordered the pork barbecue and topped it with some spicy barbecue sauce and paired it with the mac & cheese and Brussels sprouts. read more

J D's Bar-B-Que - Pork barbecue mac & cheese brussels sprouts fried corn, and hush puppies.10/10!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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These other reviews featuring entitled customers are hilarious. It's too bad there isn't a minimum IQ requirement to place a review. This place is great. Amazing smoky smells as you walk in. Friendly server greeted us. We placed an order on their website and it was ready on time and was warm. Some of the best smoked brisket and collard greens I have ever had. The hot BBQ sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Significant other loved her chicken as well. Parking is a little limited and can get cramped because the restaurant is so popular. Wish they were on DoorDash. read more

This past Sunday our group had a moms birthday party and really enjoyed ourselves. The venue is spectacular at sunset. I think everyone enjoyed their various tastes on seafood. We had a very personable staff helping us with menu. We ate on some picnic outside because it was so crowded. The kids loved the sandy area. read more

Aside from service, we were severely disappointed in the food. Both my husband and I ordered the brisket, which we quickly learned was not brisket, and instead were served chuck roast (which would explain why they slathered the entire thing in barbecue sauce, not to mention 3/4 of the "meat" I paid for and got was just a lump of fat) The Mac and cheese was greasy, the okra was over salted & the baked beans were so sweet it tasted like syrup with beans. We both love bbq so much, and we always want to try local eats over franchised chains and are just sad that the food was not up to par. Our server was wonderful. We just wish the food matched that energy. read more

Excellent bar-b-que and wonderful service. We make a point to eat there every time we are in Acworth.

I may be bias because I've been a part of this crew for just under 8 years but what a great environment to be apart of! After years of eating our food, I can confidently say that I don't get tired of the menu because there are so many options and ways to eat bar-b-que. The employees at JDs are kind, goofy, and worth a conversation with. All that being said if you are looking for a good bar-b-que joint that has great food, lovely people, and a welcoming environment then JDs BBQ in Acworth is your spot!! read more

Good food and good service! The portions are good, only wish they had onion rings! Good BBQ! Give it a try!

We've been going here for about 7 years and have seen the menu changed a couple times. We just rolled with it as all the food is pretty good. But I sure hate change because there are certain things I like that are now gone, like their sausage. But one thing I cannot abide by is the fact that I ordered hand sliced brisket and received chopped brisket, I had to flag down the waitress and tell her. She took my plate and came back with another. It looked like they scraped off the chopped brisket and put bigger chunks of chopped brisket. So unless the definition of sliced brisket has changed, this was not the sliced briskets I've ordered in the past. This experience has made us rethink eating here in the future and we will be looking for another BBQ place. It's been a good 7 years but sadly it's come to an end. read more

Wow! What a great place for BBQ. The service was great, pleasant atmosphere (it's located in a 100 year old school house), and the food was GREAT. Prices were very reasonable as well. If you go there, you will not be disappointed. read more