Oh my word! We drove up and the parking lot was empty. For a split second we thought twice about…read morestopping. I'm so glad we went in. The lunch rush had just finished and the staff were so kind. We started with the Pork Rind Brisket nachos and they were BEYOND delicious. My husband had the smoked sausage and brisket plate, and I had the chicken. Everything was cooked to perfection. There is plenty of seating with TV's around. 100% give this place a stop.

Meat was incredible! We had brisket and sausage and it was perfect. The sauce was delicious. Fries…read moreand okra were fried to perfection and super fresh tasting. Service was very friendly and the ambiance was chill. They even changed the channel for us so we could watch the World Cup.

The esthetic of this place is perfection. Good open lay out and even better vibes. The option to…read moresit inside or outside always brings me joy. The food was delicious and fresh. Everything came to our table pipping hot. We had the fried green tomatoes, the club, and the notorious pig! Everything was fresh and didn't leave us feeling overly full and gross. The food and ambiance will bring us back but Olivia's service will keep us coming back. She understood the assignment. We told her we were hungry and she made things happen. She continuously checked on us but didn't hover. She was friendly and efficient. Service with a smile is always appreciated, thank you!

Arrived for a birthday dinner at 4pm. (Dead not busy at all) "Please wait to be seated " oh we…read morewaited...and waited, and we waited longer. Not to mention we are regular guests which severing staff know us. Finally got seated. We had to ask for kids menu which we know were available (We're regulars). The host is not paying attention. I was well aware prices have gone up at least a dollar from the entire menu, and we do enjoy the food, but to set the expectation of "average" menus item being $14, and burgers $14.75-$16.75, you've got to do better. Thankfully the server made the entire experience great. She has served us multiple times and understands our special needs for our son. *We'll definitely be back, but I this industry will not survive "expecting" 20% and doing that to guests. (That servers we had will always get a generous tip from us) ***It's gong to come down to asking to be sat in specific server's section.

Two old foodie guys do all for this little casual diner. its ready within 5 minutes after you order…read moreat counter. Pulled pork Barbecue is reasonably priced and very tasty. Hush puppies made with extra ingredients and yummy. Potato salad, Cole slaw and baked beans all flavorful and banana pudding made with peanut butter cookies on top for extra zest.

I'll have to give the place another try after reading these reviews. The meat was OK, it was…read moredry...and I think overcooked or a couple of days old. It is close to home, though, so I'll give it another shot. Since it is local, if it is better I will update this review but if it isn't I won't write anything worse than 3 star.

Great little place next to the marina. Nothing fancy but clean and plenty of seating. The staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming. They answered a few They have outdoor seating covered and on the deck available. I got the 2 meat platter with ribs and bologna. The ribs were tender and fell off the bone. They had a little fat but were delicious. The bologna was fantastic as well. I got the street corn it has banana peppers, tomatoes and some seasoning it was very good. It is served cold so it is basically a corn salad. The beans were flavorful. The folks I was with (5 total) got the brisket, pork and chicken. They all said it was fantastic. They also had the Mac n cheese, okra fried pickles and hush puppies . No complaints and lots of compliments. This is a little hidden gem it has plenty of great food and desserts. I would highly recommend this BBQ place.

This restaurant used to be a Sweet Peas on the river. It was a 5 star establishment. It is no…read moremore. We ordered the trio of ribs, bologna and pulled pork. The ribs were super fatty and full of bone shards throughout [possibly due to some weird cut of the rib?, or poor cutting technique?] and so required picking/spitting out shards of bone with nearly every bite. Reminded me of eating bone-in fish. The meat was of low quality. They apparently don't dry rub the meat with any kind of seasoning, so very little good flavoring. The bologna was burnt to a crisp so 50% of the serving was inedible. Not sure what that was all about? The pulled pork was [seemingly] boiled [not smoked] therefore flavorless and was super fatty (nearly 30% of the portion size was fat), therefore an unappetizing wad of emulsion spat to the side of the plate. Also, the pulled pork was room temperature in the middle, as if a microwaved serving. The macaroni and cheese tasted as if out of a "boil it in water packet"--flavorless and unappetizing. We ordered wings and they were so over-cooked they couldn't even be chewed... tougher and drier than cheap beef jerky. The coleslaw was, in my estimation pretty good, but super super mayonnaise-y, so something to keep in mind. The "greens" pretty good as well. As for the baked beans... Very Good actually [why the 1-star instead of 0-star]... I'm not sure if they used brown sugar or molasses [maybe both?] but they were far better than say Buddy's but not as good as Calhouns. They do have a few wet sauce options for the meats, with the mustard sauce being the best... the other sauces were standard fare--not noteworthy. But if, like me, you like your ribs with only dry rub seasoning... given that this is NOT an option + the meat quality is extremely poor--I'd suggest that this is not the place for you. I know this doesn't sound very good but I will say to the staff's credit, as we finished eating, the waitress asked if everything was OK. We shared that the wings were inedible and she sincerely apologized for that. However, she offered no solution to correct/adjust accordingly. As we were walking out, the cook very nicely asked for feedback and we shared that the wings were inedible due to being left in the fryer far too long and that the pulled pork wasn't microwave-heated all the way through... So, for that small gesture of at least asking, I'd definitely give the staff two thumbs up! The ambiance is pretty much the exact same as before. However, the lighting is over-the-top harsh due to the installation of super glaring white LED lights that have been installed at eye level. Perhaps a dimmer switch, or lesser wattage bulbs would help. (I simply unscrewed the one in front of us until we finished eating and then screwed it back in.) In hindsight, we should have taken notice as to the "choice mistake" we were stepping into in that there was but one car in the parking lot when we arrived and only one other poor soul dining at this establishment--and that was at 5:30pm on a Friday evening no less! In closing, from this experience, I'm given to wonder [it seems as if] someone who knows nothing about BBQing or restauranting [the property owner?] watched Sweet Peas kicking butt and decided, "Hey, I'll run them off, duplicate their business, and keep all the moolah for myself!" Sadly, this experiment is failing [or is about to fail] miserably, I'm thinking. My recommendation to any diner wanting good BBQ is to go to Calhoun's or the original Sweet Peas... or, for the money you'll spend here, you can eat the Buddy's BBQ'd rib dinner three times. Good luck and happy dining!

Spaghetti casserole they need to add more sauce and a bunch of noodles, barely any sauce I was…read moreunderneath the cheese and meatballs had a lot of tasteless. Spaghetti with no sauce.

Service is Fantastic!! Food is Great!!…read moreMenu extensive. Only problem seating is crowded.

Love the atmosphere, food, and service. They have sweet potato waffles fries. Love the burgers and…read moregrilled chicken. Plus you can order via doordash.

5 star for the fried mushrooms. 1 Star for the wings. When they bring wings to your table, you…read moreexpect them to be freshly prepared and hot. These had been sitting in the basket for a while and they just added sauce. Service was good and atmosphere was average.

So good. Best Barbecue around by far. Fresh smoked goodness. 5 stars all day. Would go nackread more

Stopped in last night under the underpass next to Barleys, usually where this truck is on Saturday…read morenight's and let me say this guy can bbq. He was out of the pork bbq but we ordered the hamburgers. These things are huge! We could have split one in half. Great tasting bbq burgers and fries. This guy is a gem. So nice and friendly. $14 for two huge burgers and fries. Well worth it- Now, to catch the pork bbq-

I need to talk about my favorite lunch location in Blount County: Kickback Jacks! This place keeps…read moreimpressing me more and more every time I visit for lunch. I officially love this place! Address: 1139 Franck St. Alcoa, TN 37701 Food: 5/5 I got the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and it's the best chicken sandwich in Blount County! Perfectly crispy and sauced. The flavors are great, and it's cooked excellently every single time. The fries were also very good and seasoned well. My mom got the Bacon Jam Burger, and she absolutely loved it! Great flavors, but the one thing she would change is having the bacon cooked more so it's crispy instead of floppy. We also got the Nachos for an appetizer, and they were honestly the best nachos I've ever had! The chili and jalapeño cheese sauce were the stars of the dish, and the chips were perfect and didn't break at all. What impressed me the most was that the last time my mom got the nachos, they were not very appealing, but this time around the presentation was spot on. This tells me that this restaurant listens to criticism and fixes its mistakes/issues. ‍ Service: 5/5 Matthew was our server today, and he did a great job! Service was fast, and the staff did an excellent job informing us about additions to the menu. Atmosphere: 5/5 This restaurant is always clean, and the vibes are amazing. This is the place you want to eat at while watching sports. You'll feel right at home if you're a sports fan looking for a great place to eat. Value: 5/5 Our lunch was absolutely worth the price we paid. The portions were great, and we left full without feeling like we wasted anything we ordered. Final Thoughts Kickback Jacks is the place to be for a great lunch or a fun hangout spot to watch any sporting event. I highly recommend ordering the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and the Nachos. So kick it back with Jacks and experience a great meal! FEAST Overall Rating: 5/5 Would I Go Back?: Absolutely

Nice place, big and comfy. The Philadelphia steak egg rolls were delicious and my salad was huge…read morethat I was only able to eat some of it.