Off The Grill by Chef Q

This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

Tried it for the first time today and it was amazing. Talked with the owner and he spent time with…read moreus to get into detail about the menu and how it's all cooked. Ribs, Catfish, Green Beans, Potato Salad, and banana pudding were all great. Price is hard to beat too. 10/10 can't wait to go back. The amount of food, the price, a local joint, fantastic service.

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Interior is super cute

Dixie BBQ

3.7(40 reviews)

3.8 mi

This tiny little bbq place is a great local favorite, so it was time to try it out. Know for bbq…read morebeef, pork and ribs you could see the wood pile to the side of the building. Another item we were suggested to try was the killer baked potato. So beef, it was a nice smoky bbq but not my personal favorite and a little tough. Killer potato loaded with bbq was actually really good. This is a low cost bbq that could be enjoyed frequently. The building is small with counter service and no indoor seating. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your meal. The staff was super friendly and we were served quickly. This would not be my choice to go out for a big ole bbq dinner, however if it feels like a fast food night? Dixie would be a great alternative.

Mediocre bbq at best. Too many animal veins seen in meat---gross beyond description. Not the…read morecleanest restaurant I've ever been in. Sauce choices are unimpressive. Lots of people like this place but I certainly don't. Not wasting time and money here ever again. Ever.

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Buddy's Bar-B-Q - Hixson

3.7(42 reviews)

0.2 mi

Very good BBQ, affordably priced, generous portions, fast and great service. If you wnat to skip…read morethe cooking out, give Buddy's a try. They offer all of the favorites for a Bbq feast, it's available dine in, via drive thru or carry out. Catering is available. We dined inside and had a sampling of many of the favorites - chicken, pulled pork and ribs. The dinners include two sides. They offer a daily pork special (pulled pork, two sides and a beverage) for $10.99 and you can add a hot fudge cake dessert for $1.99. They have great space inside to dine as a group. If the weather is nice, a spacious patio is bailable for outside dining. You place your order at the counter and pick up when ready. We all enjoyed our meal and recommend giving ut a try it you have a taste for BBq.

I ordered through the drive thru, the lady Becky was the friendliest person, I ever encountered at…read morea drive thru. Made my ordering a delight.

The Buddy's Way

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Daily special

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.3(387 reviews)

5.9 mi

I loved this spot! Very "vibe-y" with a huge wrap-around porch and a seat yourself situation…read more I stopped someone working inside to ask what to do and he said to pick my table (or order) and then I'd get a number and they'd bring it to me. He also said since I was clearly a newbie - to tell them and I'd get a free banana pudding. The gal behind the counter was nice and able to make some recommendations on the menu. It took about 20 minutes to get my food but, when it came out it was delicious and fresh. The pulled pork was perfectly smoked and had some black spots (delish). I chose the baked beans and potato salad as my sides. Potato salad was delicious and the baked beans had some pulled pork inside. The banana pudding was probably some of the best I've had. Bananas were completely fresh and loaded with fresh waifers. A lot of times if they make it in bulk, the waifers are soft and bananas are brownish. Not here, fresh as if they made it to order.... noms! I loved sitting out on the deck at sunset and enjoyed myself quite a bit. They do have tons of seating inside in a more bar atmosphere and had a large area with some playhouses for children. Located in a great shopping center with a bunch of order shops: Coffee shops, Whole Foods, Banks, Puppy Bakery, etc. Plenty of parking in front.

We asked someone for a bbq recommendation and was directed here to "the best bbq in Chattanooga"…read more The sausage is phenomenal, the brisket is great, the potato salad is next level, and the chicken is so juicy. The banana pudding was excellent as well.

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My family and me loved it! It is a very good place for family... food is delicious

Sugar's Ribs

4.1(850 reviews)

8.1 mi

This place is rated highly for good reason. Sitting on a hillside overlooking the city (downtown is…read morevisible in the far distance), the service and BBQ were excellent. There is ample indoor seating with even more on the outdoor patio overlooking the city. The atmosphere is what you'd expect for a BBQ restaurant and there were classic 80s tunes filling the air. The service was fast and friendly. The fall off-the-bone BBQ ribs were some of the best I've had and were fine even without sauce. Speaking of, there were multiple sauces available. These are not your typical thick molasses based sauce, most featured vinegar as the main flavor. I thought this very unique and very good. My favorite was the Great Sauce - combo of habanero, onion and vinegar. My ribs were accompanied by basic but flavorful pintos adorned with onions and parsley and cornbread with real chunks of corn baked in. An added touch was the warm moist towel at the end of the meal. And to even make things fun, the provide cabbage to feed the resident goats!

The service is always great here. We have a favorite server and she's very personable. My ribs were…read moretender and easily pulled from the bone. The sides however need attention. The Mac and cheese and the beans needed seasoning. Both were bland. There is no reason for the sides to lack seasoning at a BBQ restaurant. The restaurant is always clean, and feeding the goats after eating is always a nice ending to end a meal.

1/2 rack with pintos and cornbread

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Chatt Smoke House

4.7(132 reviews)

6.7 mi

Wanted to get some BBQ while here on vacation and I'm so glad I came here because it was so good…read morethe older gentleman who owns it was very friendly definitely made my week

They're known for their ribs, so my husband got the rib plate. I got the pork sandwich. The pork…read morewas good: not too fatty. Likewise, the sauce was really good. The ribs were tender. The portions? Well, my sandwich came with a fork! We went for a late lunch, and we might not need dinner. The counter staffer was friendly and helpful.

Bbq pulled pork with slaw

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Mural on wall from parking lot

Shuford's Smokehouse

4.0(93 reviews)

5.1 mi

What do you want out of a hole in the wall BBQ joint?…read more A building that looks like it could be a horror movie set? A smiling pig logo? Alabama Crimson Tide memorabilia? A friendly, chatty owner? Fresh-brewed sweet tea out of gallon jugs? A business that's celebrating it's 40th anniversary? Sticky tables? A killer combo plate with meaty ribs, pulled pork, creamy slaw, and creamy-mustardy potato salad? A unique sweet BBQ sauce that is a family secret (my group suspects a Coca-cola base and there is cinnamon in it) and also comes in hot (Tabasco added) and extra hot (scorpion pepper added)? If you answered yes to all or yes to just the last 2, Shuford's is for you! Shuford's is an excellent find and a hole in the wall that is sure to please! Give the owner a Roll Tide while you are there too!

This is good food! And they're open on Sundays, which is really cool, my wife had never had a rib…read morein her mouth... I'm pretty sure she liked it. I think all the same we intend to go back!

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Ribs and pulled pork, potato salad, slaw

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

4.0(26 reviews)

0.7 mi

Honestly no idea if this is a chain or not but going to review anyway because I really enjoyed…read moreHawaiian bros island grill. ALOT OF FOOD! they give you a big heaping to go plate with a lot of sides and meats. Couldn't even finish it and ending up having a ton of leftovers. Meat was really good and they were super quick to get the order going.

We went through the drive thru to take home and try:…read moreHonolulu Chicken: savory bold flavor that pairs perfectly with the white rice. It also came with the infamous Hawaiian Mac salad, but it was salty to me. Keeping it in the container with the warm food didn't do it any favors. Is Hawaiian Mac salad typically warm? If so, not a fan. Molokai Chicken: chicken was tender, again a deep flavor but the spice it promised was not present - same sides as the other dish. Definitely tasty, we would go back to try other dishes and choose two rice or try the veggies. Plenty of parking if you want to dine in. 3 1/2 stars but rounding up instead of down.

Front of Hawaiian Bros (with my thumb)...I need to go back and get a better picture)

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Luau pork, huli chicken, rice and mac salad

Choo Choo BBQ of Hixson

2.5(48 reviews)

3.4 mi

Excellent food and great service. This place is not fancy, but temperature was comfortable.read more

Nasty food and rude management. Customer service is non existent. These are the "ribs" we were…read moreserved. Unbelievable. $25 wasted

Ribs ??

What passes for BBQ nachos at Choo Choo BBQ underneath the couple of bites of meat and handful of Jalapeno slices.

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Gettin Piggy Wit It

4.7(13 reviews)

26.2 mi

What a great BBQ place in Chatsworth. I came in after a football game on a Saturday afternoon. I…read morewas the first of many fans to come get a late lunch. The service was amazing. It's a small place but they said they were moving soon. I got the pork plate with slaw. The pork was moist and flavorful and the slaw a zesty delight. I also got the fried corn nuggets which I always enjoy. The staff also brought me a small piece of brisket for me to try. It was amazing. I wish I had gotten a plate of that! Overall, a great small town barbecue place with a very large menu and some tasty food with great service

The food was great. Exactly what you'd hope for in a small town bbq joint. The Mac and cheese and…read moresmoked bologna were excellent.

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Off the Grill is hands down the best catfish i've EVER tasted. They have smoked mac and cheese that is to DIE FOR. Although they only have catfish on fridays, the brisket and bbq throughout the week is just as memorable. We love this place and make the drive almost every Friday for it! Very reasonably priced too. read more

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Absolutely Amazing!!! Will not be disappointed!!!

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