Mary's Pit Bar-B-Q

I had heard plenty of great things about Boarhog's and finally got the chance to give it a try. I…read moregot the combo plate with brisket and smoked wings and for my sides I got the mac & cheese and the potato salad along with a piece of texas toast. The brisket was phenomenal. It was extremely tender and melts in your mouth! You don't need a knife because it falls apart on its own and it was seasoned to perfection. The smoked wings were delicious as well and paired perfectly with the white sauce. The mac wasn't the greatest but I enjoyed the potato salad. The Texas toast was a great addition and was perfect for creating a little bbq sandwich. My total came out to around $32 which I felt was a bit pricey when I had paid but after getting my plate I realized how large the portions were which totally justified the cost. At most BBQ restaurants I usually finish all my food but here I had left overs so I basically got 2 meals out of the one plate. Another thing I liked is that they have a variety of sauces and they aren't stingy with them. Overall this is a great spot with friendly staff that provides wonderful service. The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and well decorated. I will definitely be back! I was told that Boarhog's is the best BBQ in Huntsville and I can now confirm that as true!

I've been on Boarhog's kick lately. Decided to try their catfish during my most recent visit for…read morelunch. I had the vinegar slaw and baked beans as my side. The fish was fresh, seasoned well and cooked crispy like I requested it. I love their vinegar slaw and the baked beans were good. Not going to lie, I was a bit shocked how small the pieces of fish were considering generous portions of other foods I've tried here. I ordered the 3 piece, thinking I'd have a little leftover for dinner, but nah. Lol. It IS enough for a lunch portion, though. Their loaded nachos are still my favorite thing to eat here!

Boars nest

Kids Chicken tenders with fries

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Pulled pork sandwich (small) $6

Holy Smokes BBQ

4.4(86 reviews)

23.9 mi

This is the Burger Man out here searching for the best burgers, and I was invited to score the…read moreburger for Holy Smoke BBQ, and I think I just found one of my Top Burgers for 2026. Fresh hand-patted burger patty, fresh toppings, and grilled to perfection. A small BBQ place with Big Taste. I definitely recommend this place for awesome food and customer service.

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!

Pulled pork, coleslaw, and potato salad

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Barrel House BBQ

4.4(731 reviews)

35.5 mi

10/10--absolutely worth the stop!…read more If you're heading to Lynchburg for the Jack Daniel's Distillery (or any of the nearby whiskey distilleries), do yourself a favor and eat at Barrel House BBQ afterward. First things first: if you're a die-hard brisket lover, just know they don't serve brisket. But honestly? Their ribs more than make up for it. Coming from Florida, where truly great, non-franchise barbecue can be hard to find, we're always excited to try local BBQ when we travel. Barrel House absolutely exceeded our expectations. We ordered the three-meat platter with sides (and couldn't resist adding a couple of extras), and every single bite was fantastic. The meats were tender and juicy, nothing was dry, and the barbecue sauce was incredible. What really made the experience stand out was the atmosphere. It's a small, tucked-away hole-in-the-wall that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. You can grab a marker and sign the walls, which was a fun touch, and they also encourage guests to leave signed dollar bills that are donated to a charitable cause each year. It's those little details that make places memorable. The owner (or manager--I never did ask which) was outstanding. Even during a busy lunch rush, he was everywhere at once--helping customers, running food, supporting his staff, and making sure everyone was taken care of. You could tell he genuinely cared about both his employees and his guests. Sometimes the best restaurants are the ones hiding down a side street, and this place proves it. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Lynchburg. 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!!!

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Pulled Chicken Salad and Grilled Cheese On Crack

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KC's BBQ

4.0(70 reviews)

25.1 mi

Amazing down home cooking!!! HH & I both had was the "white…read morefish platter. Sides of fries, salad, mac &cheese.. Our friend had the Brisket Salad with side of fried Okra. The seating inside or out in the dock. The water viewing and seats was terrific. During summer is their crazy busy season, so today 12 Oct was kind of quiet but still pretty busy.

Wonderful people!! So glad we made the trek down to this place. All the folks were friendly, we…read morewere allowed to shelter on the patio with our dogs, the food was delicious!! Can't say enough good things about this bbq spot. It is well worth the trek from Veteran's highway down into the campground to find it.

Inside seating

Rack of ribs & sides

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Patio seating that allowed the dogs to NOT be in the car.

431 BBQ

3.7(6 reviews)

26.8 mi

I got the loaded potato and it was delicious! Service was quick and even got a free tea on the way…read moreout! It's a lot of food for the price of u ask me. Ambiance is a nice traditional barbecue place.

We stopped in to pick up bbq and brisket to take home. It was great. I think it personal best in…read moretown. I will be back. Try the ribs next time I think or chicken

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Brisket

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Bushwacker's Retreat

5.0(1 review)

10.1 mi

May not be everyone's cup of tea but I like it. It is an off the beaten path bar with cold beer,…read morepool, and sometimes music that many of the local folks enjoy. The locals may look like bama bubbas but I can tell there are several rocket scientists that are part of that group by the fancy trucks out in the parking lot. Valentines dinner was a delicious shrimp boil. I can't wait to try out the patio in the summer. Not fancy but very clean.

From the owner: Bar & Grill in a Rural setting, with unique patio, and live music.read more

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New Market BBQ

4.5(52 reviews)

9.9 mi

Bbq is fair Good food but the lady's attitude is Horrible every single time I go there. rude…read moreeven to the workers. Worse to customers. It's not worth it don't ask for condiments or extras or you'll get scolded

On my way to Huntsville pulling a trailer. I saw this place and had the look of a hidden gem I…read morealmost didn't stop because I am terrible at backing up a trailer. I found a place to pull over safely and made the five minute walk back As soon i walked in I could smell and feel that my instincts were right. The gentleman who took my order was very accommodating, putting together a sampler platter that was not on the menu I got the ribs, brisket and pulled pork along with the beans and slaw Heavenly They were all perfect It was 11:30 in the morning the meats had probably just come off the smoker. It tasted like that every bite was moist and juicy and the just the right amount of smoke flavor Yes the brisket had a little fat on it but where there's fat, there's flavor If you don't appreciate that, order it lean I've been all over hunting for great BBQ if it's been in the news, I've likely been there This place was is as good as any place I've been to in the last decade The proprietor was delightful It was evident that their heart is in the place Hours later I'm still full and still very happy about my meal I did not try to smoke macaroni and cheese which is apparently their specialty. They also look to have some very good desserts. I will try all of those next time Yes I will be back thank you for a great meal and experience

We also prepare fresh pintos and buttermilk cornbread daily, as well as Brunswick Stew seasonally Sep - Mar.

Enjoy our cozy front porch

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It has the look of a hidden gem (It is)

50 Taters

4.1(202 reviews)

24.0 mi

I had lots of food I got like a sample plate more than I needed.and that pretty Lil waitress kept…read morebringing me tea which is what I like to see in a restaurant I would recommend it and I'm going back if not for the food but to talk to that little gal

So, the servers were nice and service was fast. Our order was out within maybe 7-8 minutes. That's…read morenot always a good thing. I'm not sure where everyone who gave this place more than one star ate at, but it wasn't the same place we just ate. Burger was rock hard due to overcooking. The mushrooms on the hamburger steak were from yesterday, at best. Coleslaw super runny and no flavor. Highly recommend avoiding this place.

Ribeye was juicy and flavorful

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Roadside 'Que

4.5(76 reviews)

46.1 mi

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!!!

Worst BBQ I have ever had. These reviews saying how great it is must be fake. Had brisk and ribs…read more Ribs were not cooked right and 1/2lb of brisket was chopped for some reason and there were no smoke rings. Almost like eating a well done steak just bad. Save yourself and go to McDonalds instead.

Brisket nachos

Brisket sandwich and Brussel sprout hash.

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Very small ribs for $3.13 each

Corner Pit BBQ

4.4(29 reviews)

33.5 mi

On our way from Tennessee to Alabama, we followed Google Maps to a place with glowing reviews --…read moreand since I had my heart set on chicken, I thought we struck gold. Well, surprise! No chicken. But hey, we were already there and hungry, so we went with the meat sampler and some sides. The ribs had a little more "campfire vibes" than expected, and the pulled pork must've been feeling a bit shy because it came out cold. Luckily, the brisket and sausage stepped up -- my husband gave them two thumbs up (and he's picky, so that's saying something). The beans were simple, nothing fancy, but they did the trick. Was it the five-star experience I dreamed of? Not quite. But sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected stops -- and at least we left with full bellies and a funny story!

10 stars for this locally owned hidden treasure! The meat sampler was more than enough for 2!read more

New building, rebuilt after the fire a few years ago

Cutest open sign

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Original owner - Barbecue Man

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Jackie D.

4 years ago

Mary G.

10 years ago

Mary's was a place I grew up with and we ate their BBQ quite often. I don't get it as often now since I don't live on Hurricane Creek anymore but when I have been able to the food definitely has still had the same amazing taste as it did when I had it all the time growing up. Fantastic place! read more

Sarah Z.

4 years ago

Mary's is one of our go-to places to eat! We especially love their classic bbq pork sandwiches and rib sandwiches! We also love the hometown, family-owned business feel. They have the best food! read more

Holley J.

11 years ago

It's a family owned place. I enjoy going there bc everyone knows everyone, its in a small little town. Its been around since before I was born and im 33.Lol. Great food! read more

Dylan G.

513

5 years ago

We've been going to this restaurant for years and it's family owned and operated... if you want great barbecue and friendly service try Mary's... read more

Patty J.

12 years ago

This will be a weekly meal visit! ALL of the food is great. The people are just sooo friendly too

R M.

8 years ago

Best Barbeque period. Don't let the photos stop you. A little hard to find but worth the drive.

Marjorie H.

3 years ago

Food all good. Been there since 1958. Still wonderful. Service perfect. Business good

Mary's Pit Bar-B-Q - bbq - Updated October 2026

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