Despite being short staffed, the service was excellent. Our server was friendly, pleasant and efficient even though she was the only server working the dinning area. Food was fantastic and fresh. Really good experience. Would go again. read more

Go anywhere else, how can you destroy a baked potato? Green beans straight of the can, no seasoning. Had to ask for a knife to cut the smoked chicken. Then it was not edible. We waited at Least 45 minutes for our food. We should have paid and left -awful read more

JimBob's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Today my husband and I ate at JimBob's Bar-B-Q. We both ordered a hamburger with a side. He had fries and I had the baked potato. Everything came out piping hot. We both thoroughly enjoyed our burgers. They were juicy and huge. The bun was perfect. My baked potato was like no other. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent and quick, even though they were short on staff. Our bill, including two meals and one beverage was only $36. If you're in the area you must try this place! read more

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"Try the fish." I was skeptical. Super skeptical. I mean, who goes to a BBQ joint for the fish? The waitress was quite adamant, "The fish is delicious". Am I really gonna be "that guy" and get fish at a BBQ place? Wow. It was delicious. The breading has a kick to it without being overpowering. The filet was delicate and flavorful. It wasn't greasy or overcooked -- it was perfect. Sure, the Cowboy beans, burnt ends, fried green tomatoes, and pulled pork are great, too. They have been favorites since JimBob opened up. But now, I'm officially "that guy" who gets fish at a BBQ place. read more

JimBob's Bar-B-Q - We're glad the Lost Texan can now be found in Townsend, Tennessee. - Barbeque Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

The waitress was nice and polite. She did a great job. The ordered brisket, bake potatoes, cowboy beans and macaroni and cheese. The brisket was the worst thing I ever put in my mouth. The baked potato wasn't cooked inside (would even melt the cheese) If you stop here limit you order to fried foods.... Defiantly not a BBQ joint. read more

Came on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, they only had 1 waitress, so the kitchen folks needed to come out and fill in between orders. The salad bar was closed and there was no bread. Wish there was even cornbread or garlic bread for sale. Due to the shortage in staff, we waited 10 minutes to order drinks. Several parties were seated after and 1 received their food before us, so we were salivating. As for dinner, we ordered a veggie plate, a pork sandwich, burnt ends dinner and kids Mac 'n cheese. The food that came with the meals were: -corn nuggets, which were nice and hot; -cowboy beans, which were good, -okra, which was warm enough, yet no seasoning added; -Mac 'n cheese, which was pretty good, yet tasted like it was boxed; -pork sandwich was good; -beef burnt ends, not warm enough (thinking it was plated 1st?) -fries were good. Overall, the food was pretty good. Wish the service was a little better though, as our server was somewhat snarky (probably from the stress). Would I recommend? Yes, but be forewarned it costs extra for the okra and corn nuggets, which I didn't know until I got the ticket. read more

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Only ate there once for dinner, but some of the best ribs I've had. No need for a knife meat just fell off the bone hardly any fat, just delicious. Great sauces. My only wish they were open later. Kind of an odd layout where it seems like there's a building inside of a building inside of maybe another building. Waitress was very busy but very kind and attentive. Hoping I can go back and try some more. read more

I would not recommend going here. We should have never gone in last night, once we saw the handwritten sign on the door, that said We are Short Staffed, Thanks for your patience! We had 10 in our group after doing a 15 mile hike at Fontana Lake. We got seated fairly quickly. Our waitress was the ONLY server in the entire restaurant at that time. She did take our drink orders quickly, and delivered our drinks promptly. But she kept coming by, and thanking us for our patience, then hurrying off to wait on other tables. She was definitely worked to death. When we did place our orders, she had a whole list of things they were out of...No baked potatoes, no sweet potatoes, no salads, no ribs (which they are known for!), no brisket. Finally our orders are in! Then the wait! We waited 1 HOUR and a HALF on our food to come out! By then everyone was ready to get up and just leave! She kept saying the kitchen was overworked and really behind. 1 1/2 hours behind?! Finally our food came out. Some in our party's, food was good and hot, some folks food was not warm, and not very good. Most of us were so tired of waiting, we had lost our appetites and just wanted to go home! Most of us still had an hour or more drives to home. Then when we are ready to pay. Our server said she could not print out individual tickets, we would have to ask the casher to break up our tickets at the register! We waited another 15 minutes at the register because no cashier! Finally a lady in an apron came from the back to check us out. A nice and gracious guy in our group, paid for all 10 of us! I think he just wanted us all to get out of there and home! I would not recommend this place. They are so understaffed. We saw 2 other tables get up and leave while we were waiting on our food. That's truly what we should have done! Our poor server was so overworked. She was trying her hardest. I can't recommend the food. It was just ok, nothing special. But the Wait to get it...RIDICULOUS! read more

Food, service, ambience. It was so subpar, I cannot even. We didn't think to read the reviews, but wish we had. You think, coming to TN, every BBQ joint is good, but definitely NOT! Not only did the burnt ends taste like beef jerky - which I like, but for snacks, not dinner - the "pulled" pork was chopped and tasted like it came from a can, with a hint of cat food. Service moved at the speed of smell. Construction debris everywhere, but don't think there is any actual construction going on.... Avoid at all costs! read more

Food - Great Service - Great Ambiance - Mountain Great! My Son had steak, and it was perfectly cooked! read more

Good service. Our food did not taste good. Nachos : Stale chips, canned cheese, chicken tastes odd entire dish was barely warm Smoked Chicken (very dry), cowboy beans (good) We didn't eat much of our food, nor did we take our left overs. read more

Food quality not up to par for the price paid...service was excellent, kind and courteous. Restaurant was clean and presentable.

The food is very good. A takeout would be OK, but don't bring your children cause you'll hear all kinds of vulgar language mostly from the owners. read more

We had a very good experience with JimBob's BBQ. The food was good, the ribs were excellent. And the owner was super nice. We will come again read more

Worst BBQ I've ever eaten! Server couldn't remember shit! What amazes me is that some people think it's good! Hope I don't get sick.

Good Great place to eat. I've had the BBQ, Breakfast, and Steak all were good! Service also is really Great! read more

We were seated at a dirty table outside that had nuts and bolts lying on the table. There was debris all over the patio. Asked for iced tea and received water. Had Mesquite chicken dinner with a sweet potato and coleslaw. They brought out the chicken and potato without butter and had to ask for a napkin and knife and coleslaw. My husband asked for honey mustard twice and it took 15 min. read more

We're from Tampa and visiting family in Maryville. They recommended JimBob's, and I'm glad we went. The fried green tomatoes stole the show. They're hand battered, and the recipe is fantastic. We ordered the sampler platter of the burnt ends, brisket and ribs, and it was all amazing as well. Everyone at the table was raving about the potato salad. I'll definitely be coming back when we visit again. read more

When you pull into parking lot you smell the hickory smoke from the smoker out back , awesome! But unfortunately Ithink this is just for show because my ribs were absolutely not cooked on a wood fired smoker nor was my wife's chicken breast. Ive smoked too many ribs and pork butts and know the difference between real bbq and something baked in an oven. The pulled pork was mushy, wet like from a crock pot. I asked the waitress , who was nice and kept our drinks filled, if the onion rings were hand battered and she said no and compared them to Burger Kings. The corn nuggets were good but if you want bbq, go somewhere else! read more

I had a a late lunch one afternoon as I always in this area doing business the barbecue overall I would give four stars service I would give five stars all the way the young lady that waited on me was absolutely outstanding. I cannot remember her name I just know that she is from Sevierville and we drive over daily to do her job which she was excellent at overall would recommend this place to anyone that was looking for good barbecue with great service. I really enjoyed the spicy and hot barbecue sauces. Apple pie barbecue sauce was a must try also. read more

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I'll just leave my comments to one line... Health dept... please visit Filthy outside table , rusty bolts and nuts on table, junk around table, dirty serving spoon on ground next to smoker. Server was nice but once again sat at the filthy table, no napkins, took order but kept forgetting to bring sides .. chicken was dry... read more

Ordered a rack of ribs. They were dry and over cooked , rubbery. Almost as if I microwave was used at some point. The service was completely and utterly rude. It was shocking she was so rude. Sorry I ever seen it read more

This is legit barbecue!! So so tasty. Unfortunately I have to give four stars only because there was no kids menu and they did not seem prepared at all to serve kids. Thank goodness they had a high chair. We brought our four children age 6 and under. I ended up ordering a chicken tender platter and splitting it between them. My husband was supposed to get two sides but they only brought one. Also I can't find their hours anywhere, not even on the door. The bathroom was kind of dirty. I would have liked the portions to be a bit larger. But I would still come again because it was that delicious! Our waiter was new and he did a great job. We got our food so quickly. A little pricey but it is REAL barbecue! read more

JimBob's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Great Sunday afternoon. Our first time eating at JimBob's. As we were traveling from Gatlinburg this morning, we were getting a little hungry. So we looked at several places online. At first we weren't too sure if we wanted to eat there or not, but we decided to go ahead and give it a try. WoW! It was great! The fish and 3 pounds chicken was delicious as well as the side items. As a beautiful bonus, Veterans get a discount , works for me. I can't remember our server's name, but he was very polite and explained some things on the menu. So, if you're passing through Townsend TN and need some great satisfying and delicious food, stop by JimBob's BBQ,you will be glad you did. Oh, PS, sooo much food you need a (to go box)!!! read more

Literally everything here is great. The service is fantastic x1000. Southern hospitality at its absolute best. Our waitress was so nice and so helpful, and also gave us sightseeing advice. Next the food- wow. Like literally the BEST BBQ we've had in years. Got a sampler platter for apps and for BBQ and everything was fantastic. Smokey bbq flavors, fall off the bone meats, juicy brisket. It is SIMPLY amazing and you need to just go. read more

The food was great, the service you couldn't ask for better, I was impressed we went are last night in town if we went before we would have ate here every night read more

I will start with saying the staff was great, worked super hard and did not mess anything up. However the food was bland, sauce had no flavor. Food tasted like it was frozen or right out of the box. I hope they improve. Townsend needs good BBQ somewhere read more

Super tasty bbq, amazing sauce, no frills approach, great potato salad and generous portion of grilled shrimp with wonderful creole seasoning. The coleslaw is a bit too sweet for my taste and the bright white LED lights could be changed to warm tone to add to the mood but a solid place that is bound to get even better after some dial ins. The manager feels committed and talented in what it will take to get this place running. Plus he will be bringing is culinary expertise to expand on the menu. In its baby stage a very promising and delicious new spot. read more

Most importantly the food was good I was with a native Louisianan and he de lares it food. The restaurant needs some help in training the waitress staff (she commented that didn't like the beans either) and it seems they are trying to save a buck everywhere they can (photocopied menu that were stained). It could use some decor, music and real sweet tea. read more

Take heed of the reviews. We stopped in after a day at cades cove and parsons branch rd. Our server didn't even really work there just filled in, but she was very nice. They only had one cook and it took an hour to get our food. Plus the food was sub par. My husband got brisket and said he needed a knife. I got a burger that you could throw and make a hole in the wall. I would suggest avoiding read more

I wish they were on TripAdvisor so I could also post there. My husband and I split the loaded nachos with pulled pork and a steak dinner with mac and cheese for both of us. We loved it! The steak was tender and flavorful. The macaroni was delish. The nachos were awesome. Better than that was the service. Impeccable. We were checked on numerous times and they were all so kind. My only two complaints: it was FREEZING in there and I am hot natured, so if I'm cold, it's cold. And there was some doorbell type thing going off the whole time I was there, and it was quite annoying. We live in Knoxville so we will definitely be back. read more

Excellent, great service, nice owner, delicious food and enjoyable desert. Glad to have another awesome place to eat in Townsend! Loved it. read more

We ate here, for the first time, and it will definitely be our last! 5 out of the 11 people have gotten so sick, with vomiting and diarrhea. The food was not good, the service was awful and the manager wouldn't split the tickets up, between the guests. It was expensive and not worth the money!!! read more

This place was very 'meh'. The sides and apps are tasty - the okra is good, cowboy beans, etc. But the BBQ was mediocre. The brisket was dry and chewy without much flavor, and the ribs weren't real tender or flavorful either. The pulled pork was the best and the sauces aren't bad. The people were friendly though. I wouldn't say this place is astounding and worth going out of your way for though. But if you really want BBQ, it's a decent choice as long as you keep your expectations realistic. read more

I'm working in the area for the next few months, Jimbobs has been my go to place to get a home cooked meal and leave feeling like sat down to dinner with family. read more

Was a little concerned when we walked in and saw a handwritten menu on a piece of paper. I understand that they are brand new, but something printed may be better looking. The waitress was great - very friendly, but told us they were sold out of wings and then about 10 minutes later they magically had them again. Prices are high for a brisket sandwich - same price as a rib plate with two sides. Waitress told us ribs had dry rub. The ribs had no flavor. Same as the brisket sandwich. Half of the brisket sandwich was fatty, the other half very tough. No sauce bottles on the table. Sauce comes out cold in condiment cups. Fries undercooked. Over $90 for 4 people was high. Especially when you can go to the steakhouse and get better food for the same cost. The pros - good white macaroni and cheese and ribs were so tender where the meat came off the bone before it got to us. Kinda makes it hard to order ribs though when the meat is already off the bone. I wish them the best and hope they can make the adjustments needed to be successful. read more

Sorry, but nothing kind to say about the food and service here. I understand they are new, but based upon my experience, they should take more time to get things better. The pulled pork loaded with fat and no flavor.....no smokiness or flavor from a rub. Mediocre brisket. Unattractive, unappealing decor. I wish you the best, though. read more

The service was spot on. The whole staff was really friendly and attentive. The burnt ends were delicious!

I only gave it one star because the fries were good. The rest was terrible! They were out of the chicken breast so suggested the half chicken. It had the worst flavor or whatever they call it. Took one bite and took 5 min to try and chew up the bite. Ended up having to spit it out. I mean it was really not good. Would not ever go back!!! read more

The food and service were outstanding. I had the smoked half chicken, and my wife had the fish platter. The pinto beans were the best I have ever had. Sarah was an attentive and conscientious server. She was wonderful. We enjoyed our meal and will return next time we visit Townsend. read more