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    Malson's BBQ

    4.4 (368 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Baby back ribs
    Tasia D.

    If you drive up and down the coast as much as I do and crave some real southern bbq, you have to stop at Malsons!! I know I know, it's a little shack next to a gas station, but trust me. Tender smoked meat, slathered in their homemade mustard bbq sauce! I highly suggest getting everything on the menu and washing it down with sweet tea. Oh and don't forget to grab one of their delicious cupcakes. The only thing sweet is the service and smiles and the window.

    Brisket and pulled pork
    Laura P.

    I stand on my 5 star review from 6 years ago. The billowing smokers and wood pile say this place is legit. Still a great spot to stop for wood smoked pork, beef or chicken. Order at the window and they'll call you when it's ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Several outdoor picnic table for dining or waiting for your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Julie F.

    This is not your typical barbecue restaurant. Think an old timey wooden shack that was here forever and that civilization built up around. If you are the least bit frou frou or fussy, then this isn't your kind of place. But if you love real, authentic, down home barbecue, then you must stop here. We came for lunch not having any idea what to expect. It was easy to access right off of the I-95 exit. The "shack" is located between a gas station and a Wendy's. There's parking out front, but most folks did what we did -- parked in the Wendy's lot and walked over. The menu is written on the outside wall. You order and pay at the window. They call your name to pick up your food when it's ready. There is no "inside". No inside seating at all, just one round table and a few picnic bench tables out front in the swale of grass between the other businesses. When we stopped by, a couple of truckers were enjoying brisket sandwiches (we asked what they were having). We ordered a regular pulled pork sandwich and a rib sandwich. One as a combo came with one side and a drink. We both got baked beans as a side. And for my husband's combo he got sweet tea. Both sandwiches were very good. The pulled pork was tender. My rib "sandwich" was four ribs slathered in barbecue sauce and two slices of plain white bread served separately. It was quite messy to eat and delicious. The baked beans were slightly sweet and very good. We sat at one of the picnic tables with a good view (and smell) of the smokers. As we "dined" a half dozen more people lined up at the window. If in this area again, we'd definitely return.

    Yes I know it looks a bit weird.  But trust me it's good!
    David W.

    While driving through Georgia, my wife fired up the ol' Yelp machine and found a bbq joint in Kingsland with very good reviews. "Ever heard of Malson's?" she asked. "Nope." And with that we were off. Arriving in the parking lot, I have to admit that it gave off a bit of a 'this is a creepy looking place tucked into the back of a gas station parking lot.' That's probably because it's a creepy looking place that is actually tucked into the back of a gas station parking lot. Do not let that dissuade you from trying the food!! The big smoker on the side of the building is a great indicator of things to come! Look, it's not fancy. It's paper plates and eat outside and hope you don't inhale too many car exhaust fumes. You know, from the gas station. The pulled pork was excellent. Great flavor and really well cooked. Brisket was equally good. You could tell they knew how to smoke some meat! Potato bun for each sandwich we got was fresh and tasty. The mustard based sauce is just a touch on the sweet side. May be too much for some so make sure you ask for it on the side if you're not sure. We also got a side of coleslaw. It was vinegar based and not mayonnaise. I like it prepared that way and it was really good. Overall a great dining experience at a place that not many may know about! If in Kingsland you need to try Malson's!!

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    Yamila D.

    Great service. But the food wasn't all that great. I was told that I went late in the day, so maybe that is why I didn't find it so tasty. What I really did like was the sausage in the bun. I was really in the mood for some good old bbq and I feel like that is not what I got.

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    Alana H.

    Pretty good pulled pork sandwich for the price. The sauce is a southern mustard base BBQ sauce and is wonderful with just enough black pepper for flavor. Don't be thrown off by it's location next to the Chevron gas station, the kitchen and cooking area look clean and organized. I wish they had more sides like Mac & cheese and greens, but the potato salad and cucumber & onion salad were good. The cucumber salad seemed like it had been made for a while since the onions were limp and losing the color. Everything was made and ready within 5 minutes. I definitely recommend getting the sweet tea (very sweet).

    Pulled pork brisket potato salad and Cole slaw
    Tina B.

    What a great find. We were exhausted after a day of driving so stopped at the motel 6. Didn't feel like driving anywhere so we decided to walk to malsons. At first I couldn't find it so I called them we noticed the smoker out back. Just a little walk up window but cashier was super nice and the bbq was delicious. I order pulled pork and brisket quite often and the flavor was incredible. I'm so glad we decided to split a plate because the servings were huge. If you are in Kingsland ga area and want great bbq stop at malson's!!!!!

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    Scott S.

    I was making a field visit to Kingsland for work and I stopped in for an early lunch right when they opened at 11AM on a Wednesday. I always try to patronize the nonchain spots over the McD's, BK etc of the world. I got a pulled beef sandwich. I wasn't impressed with what I got for $13. The bun was sopping wet. I don't know if they soak the meat in something to keep it moist throughout the day but no one likes wet bread. The beef was okay. There wasn't much flavor in the meat or the sauce.

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    Just driving by the smell draws you in ! The staff are very friendly as well. The sandwich is pretty tasty and chewy. Not to bad at all

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    You cannot beat their smoked chicken for the $$$ huge portions and really good . This is a hidden gem!

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    The food was great! The service was fast and very pleasant. We had the pulled pork plate and a sandwich. Each had 2 sides. Ample food.

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    wonderful food and service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]great outdoor seating for our four legged traveler[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Fast service.

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