Smokin F Barbecue delivers the kind of brisket that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite…read more The bark had a deep, smoky crust with just the right amount of seasoning, while the meat itself was tender, juicy, and full of rich beef flavor--not dried out or overwhelmed by sauce. Each slice had that ideal balance of smoke, fat, and rendered tenderness that good barbecue brisket is supposed to have. The sausage was equally impressive. It had a satisfying snap to the casing, a smoky, well-seasoned interior, and enough spice to keep it interesting without setting your mouth on fire. It paired perfectly with the brisket: one rich and melt-in-your-mouth, the other hearty, savory, and pleasantly peppery. If you're ordering at Smokin F, don't skip either one. The brisket proves they know low-and-slow barbecue, and the sausage is a standout sidekick that could easily hold its own as the main event. A great place owned by a Christian group, God bless America, and Texas

Best BBQ in E Tennessee. Fun relaxed atmosphere with choice of community tables or smaller ones,…read more welcoming, friendly staff. Good thing I don't live next door cause I would eat there everyday. Everything is so good, hard to make a choice. Ribs, brisket and sides so flavorful and tender, just deeeelicious!! The scenery is serene with longhorn cattle peacefully grazing in beautiful meadow. Love visiting the mini donkeys too.

We were a big group and went ahead and did a reservation…read more Ordering was easy with plenty of menus to go around. I ordered a build your own piggy with pulled pork on a baked potato. It was great.

Wow! What a way to ruin a once great family BBQ restaurant. My wife, mother in-law,grandson and I…read morewere passing through the area and remembered how good this restaurant was so we thought we would stop in for a quick bite. I wish we would have listened to my grandson and went to the Burger King. We arrived a little late as we had been traveling so it was 25min until 8:00pm which is closing time. This restaurant is trying to copy the big brand chain BBQ restaurants and no longer have a waiter come to your table you order I call it concession stand style at the door basically. We were greeted by a girl who kept looking at us like we were a burden for coming in 25min before closing. While we were trying to look at the menu which is on the wall behind the counter employees in the kitchen kept looking out the window as if we were taking too long to order. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich my wife,mother in-law,and grandson ordered a baked potato. We also ordered three fountain drinks and my wife ordered a draft beer.For a very small pulled pork sandwich, three baked potatoes,three fountain drinks, and two beers our bill was $74.67. This is one of those restaurants that charge you a Tip prior to receiving any service so my added tip was $10.00 for them to bring the food to our table and let us know that if any of us was drinking tea that they were pouring it out because it was 10 minutes till closing. I guess when you get out of your car at a BBQ restaurant and don't smell smoke or BBQ that's a good sign to leave. Pulled pork =BLA no smoke flavor I believe it was crockpot pork.Potatoes hard half cold half boiling hot just like microwave potatoes. If this wasn't in such a small town there is no doubt it would not be in business! Take my advice. Do not waste your time or money here. Go to Burger King. The food was so bad and the portions so small I didn't bother taking any pictures. PS: My wife ask the manager why such a change and of course we got the old worn out excuse.(IT's BECAUSE OF COVID) breaking news. That was 6yrs ago! I believe everyone is tired of hearing that excuse.

Bradley's Sweet Side is a great choice for a sweet treat! I've never been disappointed! Everything…read moreI've tried on the menu is good. Their staff is very friendly too!

I had the Peachy Peach which was fantastic and my wife had the chocolate peanut butter, which she…read moreloved! It was a great ending to our meal next door.

Food was very good we had chicken and brisket lunches. I highly recommend coleslaw as one of your…read moresides. In addition awesome hush puppies and finally some good iced tea. Perfect for lunch and reasonable priced. I would highly recommend. PS: restaurant was extremely clean.

My wife and I went to the "Food Truck Monday" in Madisonville this evening. We weren't really…read morehungry but wanted to sit in the park and listen to the music. I saw Big Daddy's BBQ and decided to try their ribs. SO GLAD I DID. These ribs were fantastic. The BBQ sauce was a thin, sweet sauce. It was delicious, although the ribs didn't need it. The ribs were smoked to perfection and the meat just fell off the bone. Best ribs I've had in East Tennessee. I was told their "wings" are phenomenal also. I will definitely try them next time. They are a food truck and are at different events and locations throughout the year so I suggest you follow them on Facebook to see where they are going to be next.

Tried Buddy's for lunch before the Tennessee Wesleyan lacrosse game today…read more Buddy's has a drive through and a dining room. You order at the counter and wait for it at the counter. We were asking the staff some questions about the food and the local area, but they didn't have much to say to us. We got the brisket dinner with slaw and green beans (comes with hushpuppies as well) and 16 hot BBQ wings. The brisket is sliced (sandwich style). The green beans were quite tasty. Slaw was okay. Didn't try the hushpuppies. The wings were good. Not bad. I would come back to try something else.

Stopped for a bite while traveling I-75. Very clean, very friendly, prompt service. Nice bbq menu…read morechoices. Walk-up counter order service. Food was very tasty. Hush puppies served at table a nice addition. Clean restrooms. Highly recommend!

Sons of Smoke is AMAZING! Buffy knows my order by heart. She knows I love their cheese curds. She…read morealso knows my food allergies and keeps me up to date on what's safe. You can't ask for better service!

As BBQ goes, this is a solid option. Not close to the best I've ever had (Greenville SC); not the…read moreworst. I'd say 3.5* which I'll round up to 4. The extra 1/2 star is because they have turnip greens and many places don't. That said, it's more the processed greens than the homemade kind that is thicker and more flavorful. The brisket was mostly good. A little dry and too much fat though. I prefer juicer, lean cuts. This had some nice meaty pieces. But, just didn't completely hit the mark on taste. Overall: I'd come back. It's a good location right in the middle of downtown Loudon. Good vibe and quick service.

First time to visit at this restaurant. The food was amazing…read moreand our waiter was very friendly and made sure are drinks were filled and our food was what we ordered. Will definitely be going back.

Ordered 3 taco special with beans and rice. Rice and beans were cold. Would not recommend this…read moreplace at all.

The food is AMAZING and the service is incredible!! I love drive Ins and this is one of the best…read moreI've ever been to. I highly recommend!! BTW the hot fudge cake is to die for!!

Carl's is easy to find as there is a large, slightly faded, sign out front. The parking stalls are…read moreparallel to the road and there is a wide paved area between the restaurant and the road, so it is easy to pull into the stall. There are also stalls on the back side of the building. There is one ordering sign between each pair of stalls, so you make sure you are on the correct side if you do not have passenger. The menu is pretty extensive. There are several burger options along with hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. The prices are very good, especially for the baskets which include fries. Oh, and they only take cash so make sure you stop at the ATM before you drop by. When you are ready to order, push the green button. The server answered immediately and read back out order afterwards. Our food came out in about ten minutes. It was served in a bag with lots of ketchup packets as well as some salt packets. There was only one carhop and she was quite busy but greeted us with a smile and made sure we had all we needed. Unfortunately, both burgers were average at best. The double cheeseburger had two thin meat patties which had little to no taste. The veggies were fresh and crisp and the bun was fresh and soft, but the meat simply did not add anything to the sandwich. The Carl's Fat burger was no different. The meat patty was thicker but really did not have much taste. The curly fries and regular fries were pretty good. Both were hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. While they were certainly busy and seem to have a large local following, the burgers were a disappointment. This would be a place to stop for fries, and the milkshakes sounded delicious.

I love an old fashioned steak house and buffet. Food is fresh and service is good too.read more

The food is savory, prepared fresh and hot off the grill. Occasionally they are out of staple…read moreitems like NewYork Strip, steaks but they do have a wide variety to usually choose from. The service is always prompt, courteous, and helpful, just what you want in a busy local restaurant. Finally, the ambiance is just right. Not too dark to see, nor so bright that one needs shades to comfortably dine. Never too noisy, just the hum of a great, persistent business hard at work serving satisfied patrons.

We found this place on google maps and so glad we did! We were heading back from Cade's Cove to GA…read more This place doesn't look fancy on the outside, but the food is absolutely delicious! The chicken broccoli afredo pizza was the star of the show. It was absolutely amazing. If we lived closer, I would be stopping by regularly for a slice or two. They have a pizza, all you can eat salad, and drink combo which filled us up. Salad bar was well maintained, clean, and had a nice variety. Inside was clean, and I know this sounds crazy, but I was excited about the bathroom doors opening out instead of in! I didn't feel like I was having to lean against a toilet seat to open and close the door. Service was great. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and kept our drinks filled. She also checked on us often.

The staff is so friendly. Ask for Tammy, she is the sweetest waitress. Love the casual hometown…read morefeel. The fried mushrooms were deli and can't recommend the Chicago Chicken enough and the Spud, oh my! You will not be disappointed. Make sure to leave room for the hot fudge cake.