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    Lewis Barbecue

    4.5 (109 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    1/2 rack or ribs, 1/2 lb pork and brisket w/ Mac and fries
    Nathan G.

    Delicious Texas style Bbq in Georgia! The staff so so friendly as I was the first customer through the door on the day, and they walked me through the ordering style they do. They gave me a sample of the brisket, and talked me into getting a half rack of ribs, and I'm so glad they did. The ribs were wonderful. And the fries, goodness they were great!

    Ribs, green Chile sausage, brisket, greens, pickles, and red onions
    Kevin W.

    This place is expensive but well worth it. Also, You have to park in a strip mall and take a breeze way to the back to find this place. Place is big on the inside and really clean. I ordered Bisket mixed, greens, ribs, and green chile sausage. The pickled pickles and onions help clean the taste buds. The greens are decent. Brisket is really good. Ribs are very good as well. Green Chile sausage is loaded with juices and cheese. The food is amazing but I cannot eat like this too often.

    Sliced Brisket (1lb)
    Rachel W.

    One of the best BBQ spots in ATL - I did a back to back brisket taste test with another highly rated spot (hint: it's korean fusion) and Lewis was far better in my opinion. More moist, better salted, and better flavor. My main critique with Lewis' brisket is that the texture is a little lacking. The brisket didn't necessarily hold together well when I started to cut it. It kinda just started to fall apart. The green chile corn pudding was alright - I wish it had more of a kick and a bit stronger flavor. For ATL, this is 5 star BBQ that is more along the lines of Texas style BBQ, but I think by Texas standards, this is mid/upper-mid range BBQ (still good by any means, but competition in Texas is tough). I took my order to-go and they packaged it very well! The meat was wrapped in parchment paper, and then wrapped again in saran wrap. All the sauces were labeled and we were given a plentiful amount of sauce. The OG sauce is good! Would recommend that one for sure. Despite my strong opinions, I would still return to Lewis to try more of their meats. It is, after all, probably the best BBQ in ATL and is the closest I can get to a taste of home. Glad that some real BBQ has finally landed here!

    Natasha J.

    This is our new BBQ spot! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious. The lean brisket is honestly the best I've ever had. We also tried the sausage, and it was just as good. I can't recommend this place enough. The mac and cheese was extra cheesy with a perfect baked layer on top. The green beans and collards weren't our favorite, both had a strong vinegar taste. But I'm not deducting any stars because the rest of the meal was that good! There's plenty of free parking in the large strip mall lot. Plenty of outside seating. We ordered online for a 3:30 pickup time, arrived at 3:25, and our order wasn't ready until 4:00 -- but it was worth the wait.

    Jasmine S.

    What a treat! Love the buffet style food service line where you can see everything in front of you and choose what you want from there! All the meats I ordered were scrumptious! The hot guts sausage, the chopped brisket and the pork ribs. I will say the pork ribs were super fatty, so maybe an opportunity with trimming the meat a bit more. Also bummed we didn't get to try the turkey (was sold out), as I hear it's a fan fave! Pro Tip: order the green chile corn pudding! Actually order 2!!

    brisket sandwich
    Julia C.

    Lewis Barbecue and Bar Lewis are such perfect new additions to this area! The food and drinks are both so delicious! The brisket is definitely the highlight for me!! I loved the brisket sandwich. This location is in Ansley Mall with direct access to the Beltline! It's perfect for a weekend scroll with lunch or dinner! Its a walk up counter, so you can see what you are ordering! Definitely a must try!

    Path to Lewis BBQ
    Annabel r.

    The staff was friendly and explained how you go from selecting cold food portions to hot. I originally was going to get a pulled pork sandwich but the slicer was nice and gave us a taste of the brisket. It was eye rolling delicious! You do have to order cocktails separately but the waitress there was also sweet. One frozen margarita had me feeling nice! There is plenty of space for seating too. 10/10 recommend!

    La'chelle S.

    Lewis Barbecue is some of the BEST BBQ in town. The second you step out of the car, that smoky, "oh yeah... I'm in the right place" smell hits you and it's game over. And let's talk about the sides!!!! because a lot of BBQ spots crush the meat but treat the sides like an afterthought. Not here. The sides are fully starring in the show right alongside the BBQ. The staff is also a huge part of why this place stays top-tier. Everyone is super friendly from the moment you walk in, and they're constantly keeping the dining area spotless...clearing trays, wiping tables, and somehow appearing exactly when you need something. At one point they even noticed we needed a to-go box before we did. That kind of service deserves a slow clap. This was my third visit, and I already know it won't be my last. Lewis's has me in a BBQ chokehold...in the best way.

    Jeff A.

    While downtown Atlanta, I decided to check out the new Lewis Barbecue at Ansley Mall. I arrived around 11:40 a.m., thinking I might beat the lunch rush. No such luck--but the line was only to the door and not yet outside, so I felt pretty fortunate. As you enter, menu boards are clearly posted along with the day's specials. Drinks are on ice while you wait in line, just like the great Texas BBQ joints. The first stop is choosing your sides (corn pudding and a hunk of cheese for me), along with complimentary pickles and onions if you want them. From there, you move down to the meat counter. The staff was friendly, happy to answer questions, and--since this was my first visit--kind enough to offer a sample. I ordered a brisket sandwich and was asked if I preferred lean or fatty. Naturally, I went with a little of both. The brisket absolutely lived up to the hype--some of the best I've ever had, if not the best. My only regret was visiting solo, which meant choosing carefully. Next time, I'm bringing others so we can sample more meats and sides. Well done, Lewis Barbecue--and thank you for bringing a true taste of Texas to Atlanta with some awesome southern hospitality with your excellent service and staff.

    Brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad
    Melita T.

    10/10 amazing food! Came in for the grand opening and I'm so glad I did because the food was phenomenal. Atlanta needed a really good bbq spot. The service were great and they seemed prepared for the opening. Plenty of seating and I can't wait to check out the bar across the hall.

    Friday's special: Beef & Cheese $18
    Emma H.

    Two statements to preface my review: 1) I'm not from a BBQ state, so I'm completely unbiased, and 2) I spent August trying every BBQ place in Atlanta to help my friend choose a birthday party caterer. Now that admission is out of the way: Wow, this is the only place I want to get BBQ from now on. Within 2 weeks of opening, Lewis Barbecue has nailed service, food quality and an amazing experience. The menu is clear and easy, with a great range of meat and sides options (and more dishes to come soon). The line moves quickly; from door to counter took us 11 minutes on a Friday lunchtime. Every single worker we came into contact with was super friendly, and seemed to really love their job. We were handed samples of brisket, fries and turkey, as we walked through the line from sides to proteins to cashier. Everything is placed directly on a paper-lined tray, and if you're sharing then they give you an extra piece of the paper to put on the table. Sides are in compostable paper containers. Now to the dining area; there's ample indoor and outdoor seating, with several large tables with benches so multiple small groups of diners can share a larger space. There are no trash areas, but the servers clear as people leave, so tables are always clear and clean. Utensils, napkins and sauces are by the soda fountains. Look carefully at the silver urns on the counter to find the 4 sauce options. Spoiler alert: I loved the secret sauce best. Mustardy and zingy. The beef & cheese sandwich was amazing and great value. There had to be 6oz of shaved prime rib in there, and the pickles and queso gave it a perfect bite. The smoked turkey is my favorite of the proteins - it's firm, moist and has a perfect smoke. Sides-wise, the green beans stewed in tomato/vinegar were amazing. I don't love potato salad but Lewis' changed my mind; the skin-on red potatoes with green onions and celery in a mayo-based vinegar dressing had a great creamy crunch. I'm actually shocked that everything works so smoothly so soon after opening - and that just one meal has put Lewis Barbecue at the very top of my list for BBQ in Atlanta. I'll be back next week to try the ribs and mac & cheese, after our table-neighbors "mmmmm"'d their way through their order. Bottom line: Go. Queue. Eat the samples. Find your favorite sides and sauce. Enjoy the service and atmosphere. Congrats, team Lewis, and welcome to ATL!

    The Fried Sidewinders - excellent
    Lou E.

    WOW!!! I have to admit that I didn't want to like this place. We have a couple BBQ places closer to where we live(within 10 min) that we really enjoy. And now there is LEWIS BBQ(about 25/30 min away). And it is going to be VERY hard not to go directly to visit LEWIS...so we will go back sooner than later. We arrived on a Friday around 12:15PM. The line was to the door(about 15 people in front of us. We had our food by 12:25PM. Not bad. By the time we got to the first station - The Cold Sides I turned around and the line was out of the door. The second station were The Hot Sides, and the third station were The Meat Cutters. Our minds were pretty made up before we ordered. However, when walking down the line a couple of things were added and/or changed. The Cold Sides - We had a big pile of pickled onions, and dill pickles both of which are complimentary. We added a side of coleslaw because it was pretty. It did have a lot of mayo which none of us were excited about but they added just enough vinegar to make it some of the best ever. The homemade dill pickles and the pickled onions were addictive. We all kept adding more to our plates. The Hot Sides - we planned on the Green Chili Corn Pudding but immediately changed to the Tallow Fried Fries aka Crispy Sidewinders. We almost fought over these. They were some of the best potatoes. The Meat Carvers - Stuck on our plan here. A half pound of Pulled Pork without sauce and a Chopped Brisket Sandwich. They gave us a taste of the brisket and our order almost changed. As I was watch meat carver add bbq sauce to my pulled pork I yelled...no, no, no. He then tried to retrieve some out of a pot and another carver had just added sauce on it also. Needless to say, I was not happy. I was determined not to like Lewis BBQ. Got to the table, retrieved our drinks and each of the bbq sauces that were offered. Sat down and tried the pulled pork. Tried it and to my amazement it was great. Now, not to say it might have even been better without the sauce(how I judge bbq - sauceless). Didn't taste the chopped brisket sandwich but was told it was the best in the city. I love beef brisket but not Chopped as sometimes it has too much fat. And like I said above the taste of brisket while in line was excellent. Service was great. Upbeat, positive employees. Yes, prices were a bit on the high side, but the quality of the food was better than most bbq joints. Highly recommend. And as much as I didn't want to like this place it is now my overall favorite...and we all agreed.

    Two ribs, two slices brisket, green beans and corn pudding $40
    Julia H.

    Being from Charleston and dining at that location I was super excited for the Atlanta location to open. You can order as little or much meat as you like for they weigh it. They have bottled sodas and beer to side before ordering you can grab. You can help yourself to bbq sauce station along with the plasticware. The most popular side is the corn pudding casserole so it's a must. I ordered green beans, corn casserole, two slices of brisket and two ribs $40...I did get two meals from it though. There is a bar with separate kind of menu on other side/outside of restaurant. We tried to go in for drink afterwards but no seats available so will try that again.

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