The food here is ridiculously delicious!! And the atmosphere was so fun and friendly! Highly…read morerecommend this place. Best barbecue around! We will be coming back!

Hands down the best BBQ in the state. Would put the…read morebrisket up against the big Texas boys. Ribs are phenomenal. Sides are great. Deserts are great. Pulled pork is pulled pork. Awesome people. If you are heading to Chattanooga from Atlanta it's worth the drive off 75 to go here. Exactly what you want from a legit bbq place. Limited seating indoors. But nice screened in porch and tons of seating outdoors in the back. Highly, highly recommend.

Loved the location of this place. Spacious and roomy. Plenty of seating…read more The service was great, very fast, attentive and efficient. The waitress was friendly and gave some amazing recommendations!! The sandwich was a nice touch. Very original and filling. Their potato salad was one of the better ones I've had in a long, long time. The vinegar slaw was great and original as well. Nicely done. The best part of this meal were the ribs. I have got to say that these were the best ribs I've ever had in my life. And, let me tell you... I've had a lot of ribs... the meat just melted off the bones. The flavor was next level. And, the proportions of meat to bone are ones I've never seen in my life, not even at a backyard barbecue. If you haven't been and are in the area, go check it out!!! You won't be disappointed. Ah-mazing!!!

We came here after our Jack Daniel's tour and this place didn't disappoint!!!…read moreWe shared the famous "Crack Jack" sandwich, along with the pulled pork, 1/2 ribs w/potato salad and French fries and NONE of it disappointed!!! Talk about being stuffed and HAPPY!!! If you're in the neighborhood, definitely go and check it out!

This is our first visit to Hickory, the owners are amazingly friendly. Our waitress was kind of…read moreneutral and acted like she didn't really want to be there. The food was good, but the major drawback is that a large plate only had four ribs, one of which you could barely call a rib. The second, drawback for me is that the ribs came with sauce already on them. That's like a major no-no in my book. I know, everybody has their preference, but I prefer to sauce my own food if I feel that it's necessary. To be honest, barbecue should stand on its own without sauce and sauce should only be there to enhance the flavor. The meat was tender, but I couldn't really get a feel for the flavor of the meat because the sauce interfered with that. The pulled pork plate was good. Also, my girlfriend said she enjoyed that. But again, sauce should come on the side in my opinion. I have no real complaint against this place, but I wish I had known ahead of time that the ribs came with sauce on them and I wish that I had known that there were only four ribs on the plate, I would've ordered a whole rack. Prices are good, the place is clean, and as I said, the owners are very welcoming and warm people. Give this place a go, it's worth a trip! But just ask questions before you order!

Wow, the fried okra is amazing. The pork has a very satisfying smoked flavor…read more The service is attentive and very friendly. Sorry, no collard greens, and I'm not sure why. The dining area is very comfortable with homespun large wooden kitchen tables. They serve catfish, but only on Saturdays.

Hands down best wings, brisket & pork (plate or sandwich), chicken tator, and staff in the valley…read more Honeybun cake too

Saw this smokehouse as we got off the highway to take a scenic route. Had a wonderful plate of…read morepork and my husband had the ribs. Both were so incredibly good. Good southern potato salad and coleslaw too. So glad we stopped for some non-chain, good authentic barbecue.

Thatchers has been a staple in Trenton for over 10 years, and it's easy to see why. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing, full of flavor, and always satisfying. What really sets them apart are the sauces--absolutely delicious and packed with so much depth that they elevate every dish. The atmosphere feels welcoming and local in the best way, and you can tell there's pride in everything they serve. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, this is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again with very friendly service.

The food at Thatcher Barbeque is amazing. I got The Smoke Oinkin Burger. Would Recommend. My family…read morealso shared some sides with me [Tater Tots and Mac n Cheese] The service was amazing we had Grant as our waiter. He would constantly check on us and ask how was the food. The staff is also very nice and funny. The ambiance is really neat. It has this really good theme, that fits the barbeque scene very nicely. Also, the staff all has matching Thatcher's Barbeque T-shirts, which I though was really cool. If there was a 6 Star button I would've clicked it, because that's how amazing the experience was.

Cinco De Mayo. No crowds, Great Pork, generous portion . Great smokehouse feel…read more Will stop by if back in town for Unclaimed Baggage.

The people that own and run Holy Smokes are absolute treasures. This is a simple, family owned,…read moreand local southern business that takes pride in their food and feels a responsibility to their community. It's a humble restaurant, the inside isn't going to wow you - cabin like appearance and very simple seating. And you can smell the smoke as you pull up. Nothing new here in ages other than the very humble banquet hall that has just popped up. Your mind will drift back to an earlier time where a rail side bbq restaurant pops up to feed the locals. I honestly can't imagine ever going back to the big city for a "culinary experience" as long as I have eating options like this. Bon Appetit / happy eating, yelpers!

We had a mixed experience at the Trading Post Smokehouse. It seemed like they needed more help as…read morewe waited about 10 minutes at the ordering window for the main person, a man, to acknowledge our presence and take our order. Others have mentioned the unfriendliness and poor service and this was also our experience overall. We opted for the family pack, which I thought allowed for some customization, but discovered that the $35 choice with two sides had to be the pulled pork. You do get a ton of pulled pork and generous portions of BBQ sauce with it, so it was kind of nice to have leftovers. On the other hand, the meat itself was just ok and we wished we had opted for the ribs or something else (and just not done the family pack which, outside of the quantity element, did not really seem worth it based on the prices of other meats). The baked beans were very sweet as it seemed like they added way too much sugar to them; same for the BBQ sauce. Highlight was probably the creamy mashed potatoes which tasted very good. The man acted surprised when I asked for silverware because we had ordered to-go and it must be outside the ordinary for a restaurant doing to-go to offer this? He also wasn't very friendly in telling us that none of our food (family pack) included drinks. Seating is available but somewhat limited (especially on the inside). Overall this wasn't great and I probably would not come back to this establishment without some changes or improvements.

Hey we liked this BBQ place and were grateful to have such a nice choice in the mountains. Cute set…read moreup, with covered area to order (no standing in the rain), some inside seating and outside seating. The guy was nice and helpful. We took a pork sandwich with slaw and a brisket platter with baked beans and green beans, to go. We thought everything was delicious. My husband also got 2 desserts.

Today I experienced their Pork Belly CheeseBurger…read more.. Absolutely the BEST cheeseburger I have ever had in my life!!! Never a bad meal at Roadside 'Que!!!

With such good reviews for BBQ and the non-GMO quality of their meat sourced from local farms, I…read morecouldn't wait to try this place. When we drove up, we could smell the hickory smoke and saw the smoker on the sidewalk in front. When we walked in, we were told that menus are on the checkout counter, so I went to grab 2, but before we knew it, the uncle of the owner started reading every item on the menu for an uncomfortably long time. I'm a visual guy so I need to read menus at my own pace. We ordered the lunch combo - 1/2 lb. smoked brisket with 2 sides, 1 sauce, and a fountain drink are included. My wife had the 4 rib lunch with 1 side, 1 sauce, and a drink. There are 4 sauces to choose from. I chose the hot & spicy that was thin and mild; my wife chose the "Bama sauce", a white vinegar & salad dressing sauce that was good. I chose the Brussels sprouts hash and warm German potato salad that were both delicious, and my favorite menu items overall! I was surprised to see the brisket in a foil-wrapped packet next to the bun thinking that this method kept the meat hot, but when I opened the packet, the meat was not hot, but nicely smoked. The brisket was unusually cut into pellet- sized pieces that were slightly dry, under seasoned, and undercooked to my liking, and kept falling out of the bun. I would have preferred the traditional sliced brisket sandwich piled high with some topping choices like homemade pickles, hot peppers, etc. On the positive side, my wife's ribs were huge and they even threw in a few burnt ends. I tried one and thought it was also under seasoned and dry. My wife loved her ribs and said it was tender and juicy! The ambiance is quirky and uninviting with a bar behind the checkout and a few tables. There was a paper sign arrow in the back showing that they have a patio, but you have to walk through a storage area and past the restroom to get there. There were 3 or 4 picnic tables and 1 small bar-height table with 2 chairs. We didn't realize until we left that they served wine and beer until we saw a beer sign over the bar. I'm assuming this place is fairly new and they've got some kinks to work out, but if you go, I'd recommend the ribs and sides!

Food is amazing. The staff is beyond welcoming and just down right nice. Its small but so worth…read moregiving this great place a try.

Great experience! Recommended to us by our Airbnb host, since we were driving in from Birmingham…read moreand passing through Ft. Payne. My wife had the chicken plate, I had the pork plate. Both were delicious! We were seated promptly, and our waitress, Kenna, was very attentive, and made sure everything was right. She checked in on us during the meal, but was not obtrusive at all. Highly recommend!

Hands down the BEST crabcake EVER!!! We tried the Brussel sprouts and coconut shrimp today and they…read moredid NOT disappoint! They will forever have my business. They are also the friendliest people and always make you feel welcome . If you haven't tried them , what are you waiting for ???

Amazing food, even better service. Paige and Amelia were the best! They were so attentive and…read moreextremely kind. They answered a whole list of questions and were nothing but helpful. The seafood place is lucky to have them both as workers. I will absolutely be coming back and recommending it to all my friends! If you're in town, you have to stop by.