Great BBQ! Friendly service. Really good sweet potato Fries. The brisket was tender and tasty. Yummy banana pudding.

Kudos to the owner of this restaurant for implementing fair pay for its team members and rejecting tipping as a source of income! There were notices on their tables explaining. There are indoor and front porch tables. Order and pay at front, fill your drink cups and dispense some sauces, find your seats, and they deliver the food to your table. Service was friendly, single bathroom was clean, parking was ample. Enjoyed the well-seasoned collard greens and the simple fresh potato salad. Ribs and brisket were tender, but I didn't discern any flavor from smoke or a rub--pretty bland, so were used as sauce delivery devices. Two flavors of sauces weren't especially remarkable, but adequate. read more

Great BBQ in Blairsville Ga. Service is great. You order at the counter and find a seat. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor is great if you have your dogs. Food is consistently good here that this huge unique bread. I think I've tried all the different meats at different types. I've been here. I don't have any complaints about any of it. Trent is one of the best in Georgia. It's definitely the best in the area read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Pork and ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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So let me preface this by saying I'm not an expert in BBQ however, I do have a lot of experience dealing with the "best". My past reviews include, Joes from Kansas City, The Shed from Mississippi, Big Bob Gibson's in Alabama along with another place that won awards, Blacks in Texas where BBQ began, other Texas places that said they were the best, 4 Rivers Smokehouse from the original location that was ranked 4th in the nation in Florida, bbq in Chattanooga and tons of other places which were ranked nationally and locally. Please read my other reviews. So we came here after helping someone that was stuck at long creek hike. So I found this place and asked my wife to go here. To my surprise, Jim's Smokin Que has won numerous awards. So we pulled up and the place was already humming. Cool shows the place is good in the middle of nowhere. We walked in and met Jolie. Very nice girl. Bubbly personality. She talked us into the chicken sausage which is her favorite. We also got 3 other meats of ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Jolie said the ribs are award winning and the pork and brisket are people's favorites. She also said the macaroni salad is also award winning and is different from a classic macaroni salad. Beans were very good as well as the collard greens. She then offered to give us samples of whatever we want. She gave us a sample of the collard greens which won my wife over. We then ordered the 4 meats with 2 sides. We got the ribs, brisket, pork and chicken sausage and got beans, collard greens and macaroni salad which we paid extra for. We then got our food. So here is where once you say you're award winning or something is the best where the feet hit the pavement. If this was a normal place and didn't have numerous articles about award winning I would give this place an overall 5 star but a 4.5 overall. However, due to it needing to be judged by their awards I have to be fair. The ribs were very good. Thick, 3 ribs, tasty and sweet. The pork was good, tasty but ran a little dry. The brisket was good however, again a little dry. The chicken sausage was good. Reminded me of like a Chicago sausage with the peppers and onions. The pork and brisket weren't dry where I needed water to drink after but wasn't moist as it should have been. The beans were really good. Sweet with pork and delicious. The collard greens were good. My wife loved them. The macaroni was my wife's favorite thing. The bbq sauces are homemade and thick. Very good. We then got to go another order of macaroni and the peanut butter chocolate pie. The chocolate pie was good. Very sweet. Not really a pie. More of a pudding. Overall, for it being an award winner, I think the pork and brisket lost points. Still very good overall. 4.25 I'd give it. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Great flavor! I was only getting a snack so I picked up a pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. I also had a side of Carolina sauce which was vinagry (?) and a bit spicy. The pulled pork was excellent, one of the best I've had traveling across GA. You may find the best BBQ in a shack or a food truck, and this place is not exactly either but it delivers. Unfortunately, I had no time to sample other items. I wanted the smoked then fried wings, and obviously a rack of ribs. read more

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A must-try for BBQ lovers! We had an incredible experience at Jim's Smokin' Que! We ordered the pork ribs, brisket, and pulled pork -- and each one was absolutely exceptional. Perfectly smoked, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. To top it off, we tried the peanut butter pie -- and WOW. It was rich, creamy, and delicious. Definitely save room for dessert! The service was excellent, fast and friendly, and the restaurant was spotless and beautifully maintained. It's clear the team takes pride in everything they do. If you're anywhere near, this place is a must-visit. Southern BBQ done right! read more

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Welp, you have found it, the Holy Grail of BBQ. No words. Absolutely the most delicious BBQ ever. It's a small restaurant that's easy to find with plenty of parking (there's even a side lot). They have indoor seating, as well as several outside areas (porch & deck area to side of building). Knew we were in for a treat when the parking lot was popping. You go inside to order at a counter and they bring you the food regardless of where you sit - they will find you. They do have small little shelf or two of some cool retail items. They have an extensive menu of all things BBQ and all the fixings that go along with it. They even have banana pudding. We got chicken wings, ribs, then a two meat platter (brisket & pulled pork) that came with two sides (sweet potato fries & baked beans). I don't even know here to start. Just get one of everything! Seriously. Whatever you order will be good. The pulled pork was smoky and delightful. The ribs fall off of the bone and have a terrific bark on them. The winds were crunchy and good as well. Brisket - juicy and moist. The sweet potato fries were good as were the baked beans. It's hard to pick a side. Would be super cool if they had like a flight of sides - little 2oz containers of all they offer for a set price. I feel like I missed out on some good food. LOL They do have large containers of different homemade sauces for your meats. Nice options and variety. However, you won't need them. They have little containers to take food to go. This is important as they load up your plate! The value and quality is crazy. Super reasonable prices. If I weren't on a road trip, I would have gotten much more to go as I will be thinking about this deliciousness for quite some time. Wonderful!!! The people working here are delightful and super patient as you go into a trance trying to figure out what to get as your nose has been held hostage by the terrific smells coming from meat paradise. Do not skip this as a spot to eat. You won't regret it. I don't know who Jim is, but I would be his BFF. That man's got some serious talent. Thanks for sharing it.. read more

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This is a good stop on a country drive. Very clean restaurants . They even have an old fashioned hand cleaning sink.we got the chicken and brisket combo. The chicken was delicious. The brisket was juicy and cooked right. The grits were very good. The potato salad was fresh and tasty. The service is very friendly. They only have a few sauces. Hot was ok . Sweet was too sweet. They didn't have a mustard flavor sauce. Ice tea was good also. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Chicken and brisket combo - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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We were very much hoping that this could be our bbq spot, the location is great for us, I like the set up of the building. The staff was very friendly. The sides we had were good. The coleslaw had too much pepper but overall very good. Peanut butter pie was delicious, but unfortunately the bbq itself was the let down. Brisket should have a bark on the outside. There were no noticeable seasonings and half was dry and tough. Sausage well that just shouldn't be served anywhere. Tasted like it had turned. The sauces were the saving grace, while nothing to write home about they did help mask the meat. read more

We were introduced to this amazing barbecue place by our friends who took us here for lunch the other day. It's amazing how much driving you have to do to get to different restaurants in this area. But definitely worth it. Apparently it's very popular and people even stop by just to take a picture of the outside. No judgment here since my life revolves around taking photos of businesses and writing my honest review about them. So my best bet when deciding on what to order is ordering the exact same thing my friend ordered since this is his go to place. So I'll have what he's having. The brisket was my favorite and all for that creamy mac & cheese. There is a side table where you can pour your own different sauces to have with your meal. Of course, I took one of each and was not disappointed. The food was definitely made with such love and there is an art to cooking up BBQ. I highly recommend taking that long drive to the side of the road restaurant and ordering one of each. read more

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This place was so good I forgot to take photos! Absolutely falling off the bone ribs, delicious coleslaw and Mac and cheese, along with very tender brisket. The also had quite the variety of BBQ sauces, so you can almost certainly find one that you'll enjoy! We opted to sit outside which was a nice grassy yard area. Our food came out very quickly even though we had a large family order, and the grass was perfect for our toddler to play. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Been to this place twice now and wow! I can honestly say this is the best BBQ I've found in Georgia for sure and possibly anywhere. Here's what I've tried: - Brisket: So damn good! Tender and juicy with incredible flavor - Ribs: Literally the best I've ever had. The meat could not have been cooked better. - Pulled Pork: My wife's favorite. She judges every BBQ place by their pulled pork and she loved theirs. In addition to those main dishes, both variations of French Fries are crispy and delicious as are the green beans and coleslaw. The vibe is perfect and I love sitting outside on the covered porch. The service is amazing as well. Absolute shout out to their tipping policy as well! My only complaint with this place is that it's over an hour from my home! Honestly, it's probably a good thing it's not too close. I'd be 100 lbs overweight! read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant and were glad we did! The brisket was perfectly smoked, portions were generous, and the staff was friendly with quick service. Highly recommend! read more

Wish I had taken a photo but the food was gone before I thought about it. Jim's is really good and they have high volume down to a science. It was very busy in there as usual but we didn't wait long and our food was great! I love good bbq and their sauces, which I bought to take home as well, is really tasty. They're very close to where I live so we go there at least once a month. Never disappoints. I had the smoked turkey and my girlfriend had the pulled pork. The picture is a screen shot from their website. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Pulled pork meal, sliced brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

Went again after a coup of years. Excellent ribs and brisket. Good coleslaw and beans. Forget about the macaroni and cheese. If I had lived closer I would have returned it. It was dry and a strange color and weird taste. No one in my family liked it and we threw it away. Disappointing. Hope they improve on that dish. read more

We could smell this place for miles and it was worth the stop after a LONG three days of backpacking on the AT. I ate so much I could hardly move. Service was excellent. Can't wait to come back. read more

Holy cannoli that was a ton of food. I got the 2 side pork plate. You get a bun so I made a sandwich. Then basically had a full meal left. I ended up turning it into a salad but instead of lettuce I used fries. It's decisions like this that causes me to hid these reviews from my wife. Get extra sauce because you get so much food. Everything was good but I need a nap now. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Best BBQ in this area and the staff gets it out quick. Has a cool vibe inside plus a great seating area outside if the weather is good.

Best BBQ around! Team is amazing! Bring your pups and eat on the deck! Always welcome! Ask for a water bowl for your pup and they will bring it right out! read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Chandler says "don't forget the banana pudding " - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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First time eating here was special but today was not worth the drive. I ordered 2 meats and 2 sides and asked for ribs to try and the first time the cashier put 3 rib boned added to my meal for a charge of course. I ordered the same thing today Brisket, 1/2 Chicken and 3 bones to taste the ribs again. Look at the pictures and the bill to see what they did. I didn't think it was funny and when I said something to the wait person they seamed to blow it off. Also notice in the pictures how they sliced the brisket. It was sliced with the grain and so dry and hard I chopped it up for the dog when I got home. When I said something about the brisket being sliced the opposite way I was told they were very busy today, honestly they never even fixed it, replaced it or anything. I don't need handouts but when you screw up you don't tell the customer that you were busy. What pittmaster slices brisket with the grain instead of against???? I just wanted it re-done and sliced right. See the pictures below. I smoke my own meat at home so I know how to slice brisket. It was an hour drive waisted. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - this brisket looks more like wood than meat. It was sliced the opposite way and they never offered to fix it. - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Barbeque ribs and sides were outstanding!! The staff behind the counter were responsible for all this goodness... and they were so friendly and happy! The ambiance was homey and truly welcoming! read more

Great service in a very busy north Georgia fan favorite. I had the brisket with cheese grits, Brunswick stew, and coleslaw. The sides were all good. The brisket was good and I took some home as the sides filled me up. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Brisket plate with coleslaw and Brunswick stew - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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The food is awesome my wife and I just happened upon it on our way home from Gatlinburg I caught a line out the door and a BBQ sign don't have to ask me to turn around because I am anyway. I got the 3 meat plate brisket, pork and sausage all were excellent I've eaten there twice and both were awesome. Will be going back in a few weeks will let you know if they are staying on top. read more

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The food wasn't great. It was just ok. I paid extra for brisket and got one slice cut in half. We had to ask how to order and the lady at the counter acted like we should have known. The place is crowded but clean. 3 of the sauces tasted the same and the 4th was way hot. All the meats were dry. They claim to be the number 6 rated BBQ restaurant in the state of Georgia. Also, did I mention they did not have ribs? Disappointing! read more

Food is pretty good, I like the brisket and the chicken wings, occasionally they make a great chili with brisket, their ribs not so much, to me they are dry and not tasty, place is always packed. Service is excellent, ambience is nice. read more

Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I had the brisket and the banana pudding, and both were delicious. read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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I ordered food for one of my customers last week and I thought/they thought that it was good. I didn't get to try the brisket that day, so I came back today to try it. It was DRY and TOUGH! I got it to-go. I arrived at my destination a few minutes later and I was very disappointed. Had I eaten it in the restaurant, I would have ask for something else, because it was really tough. Next time, I will eat in the restaurant, and believe me, if it's bad again, I will get something else or my money back. read more

Love this place. First time for me and I will always return. The staff is amazing and food is delicious!!!

Best bbq brisket sandwich I've ever had. Fresh back rolls is great touch. Snatches came quickly to our table. Cool looking bldg. funny slogan read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Having been here a few times the food is consistent. We've had turkey, brisket, ribs, collards, coleslaw & sauces and all were absolutely delicious. Kind and friendly staff attending to delivery of your food. This is a very casual environment. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Btw, the banana pudding is outstanding. read more

Zack was AWESOME and everyone for that matter. Pulled pork is stellar second time within the week both times excellent. 2 sides plus for 18bux was very good price for as much pulled pork that serve you AND they have large or small portion. Really could serve 2 peeps one side each unless you order the peanut butter dessert thingy I would have trouble sharing ..The coleslaw was yummy2 !!! read more

Jim's Smokin Que - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

Ribs were absolutely wonderful, with great taste, tenderness and aroma. The owner actually waited on us and she was such an outstanding communicator. Also, the baked beans are out of this world with a great smokey taste. The banana pudding. WOW! Ribs were absolutely wonderful, with great taste, tenderness and aroma. The owner actually waited on us and she was such an outstanding communicator. Also, the baked beans are out of this world with a great smokey taste. The banana pudding. WOW! read more

Was trying this place out because we are having an event in the area. The turkey and pulled pork, macaroni, and cole slaw were all really good read more

Forgot about the North Georgia Bible Belt that closes most places in these hills on Sunday, but to my surprise, Jim's was open and I got to grab some food to go in between my hikes of Brasstown Bald and Raven Cliffs. Took my food and stopped at Dodd Creek Vista to enjoy one of the best views in all of Georgia. It was a perfect day and the sliced brisket and pulled pork was tender, while the cheddar gouda grits were fluffy and some of the best I've ever had and the greens were worthy of a Southern delicacy. Talked to the owner to order my food and she was extremely nice and a pleasure talking to. Your place is on my list to hit again when I'm back in the area! read more

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Best BBQ you will ever have! Every time we come here we order a different side dish. Every side dish is awesome. Collard greens today .

We absolutely loved coming here. The service is excellent. Everyone is so kind helpful, and patient. It's also very quick. They make most of the stuff to order. For instance, as soon as we said, we wanted fries they were thrown into the fryer. So everything is hot and fresh. Some of our favorites were the pulled pork, and the shaved prime rib special that comes in form of a hoagie. I wish I lived closer so I could go back again. If you're in the area you have to go! read more

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Definitely the best BBQ in Georgia! It's always a difficult to pick a choice on the menu.

The people are extremely friendly, ALWAYS. The orders are quick and accurate. Take out is a breeze! They also have delivery I think. This is the BEST BBQ I've had since moving here in 2021, hands down!!!! You MUST TRY THE SWEET POTATO FRIES, INCREDIBLE!!!! They have the cutest country vibe and have cute piggies of all sizes and shapes decorating the restaurant. Their Sauces are off the chain AMAZING, just like all of the food there. We don't get our BBQ anywhere else!!! Love this place! read more

Fantastic BBQ place. Killer portions and now open 7 days a week. It's my favorite place for lunch when I'm in the area.

What a jewel located between Blairsville and Vogel State Park. The ribs were simply awesome. The staff was very nice and helpful. The restaurant was very laid back and pleasant. We had a great meal. We will be back. read more