First off...the bartender, Emily, was great! 2 of us sat at the bar and ordered a couple of 25 oz beers then ordered some food. I got 6 garlic parm wings which were decent. Also 4 sides. Coleslaw (good) baked beans good but warm, not hot) green beans (same thing and a baked potato (probably should have been baked for another hour. My friend got 1/2 slab of ribs. These were awful. Tough, stringy and they didn't taste good at all. Emily gave us a $10 credit and the kitchen took them off the menu for the night. One worker commented something to the effect that they weren't their regular ribs. Possible whoever does the food inventory decided to try a cheaper alternative and that was a huge mistake. Not sure I will ever be back...overall, just not that impressed at all. read more

I don't just hand out 5 star reviews. This place deserves it. From the ice to the Q to the service - all great. Jaycee was a great server. We had pulled pork, ribs, wings, brisket and sausage. All solid. Deviled eggs and baked beans stole the show. We will be back. read more

The service was excellent and the environment was very comfortable. We came to the Old Crow Tavern after visiting Bay's Park. My spouse loved the beer he had two glasses. We shared an order of deviled eggs with bacon and bologna bites with sweet sauce and side of mustard. My spouse was in the mood for a burger and selected the classic with cheese and bacon. Next time he would add onions. I had the brisket platter (3 large slices), side of homemade chips and apples (apples are canned). I would have like fresh cooked apples. The food was delicious. We took a brownie home to share - we opted to skip ice cream as we were far from home. Overall a good visit. read more

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Came the first Friday in January for lunch with family. Lynda was our fabulous server who took great care of our party of six. Appetizers: loaded nachos are delicious; bologna bites are DELICIOUS! They do have kids meals available. Just ask your server. Sat at a long table by the "bong" wall. read more

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Second time in and was not disappointed with our options. Even for a larger group with children, and the fact they ran out of brisket this visit, the staff, the environment and food was enjoyable. Music was a tad bit on the loud side, it was hard to hear our waitress and her hear some of us ordering but, no real complaints as they played Metallica, Queen, and several other greats on the playlist. The place crowded up easily by 6:30 but everyone nearby seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Our table all had the same remarks, "food was surprisingly GOOD" and they'd "come back again". PS....order the fried pickles (spears)!!! Much better than pickle chips. read more

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The food is great here!! We ordered a bit of everything, the waitress was very helpful and attentive! The restaurant was clean and had a tavern vibe, very nice! The turkey was incredible, wings were super with the smoke flavor! The deviled were off the chain, my favorite was the greens they were perfect!! read more

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Our server, Savannah, took wonderful care of us. I've never had anything but excellent service here. Sliced Turkey dinner was excellent. The menu says it comes with Texas Toast (hard pass) but they have switched to corned bread drizzled with honey (delicious!). The homemade chips are wonderful and the slaw is equally wonderful. My wife got the pulled chicken, which is really good, and the same sides. This is our second time here, in one week, and it is the best smoked food in Tri Cities. Each time I leave I plan my next visit. It is a noisy place, no issues, with many TVs playing sports (perfect call!) so this fits my style perfectly. read more

Ole Crow Tavern - Sliced Turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Came into town to visit a friend and loved this place! It smells amazing! Food tastes great! Loved the music and our food came out quickly and hot! 10/10 highly recommend! Great waiter!! read more

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I visited here around 4pm on a weekday and the restaurant did not have many customers. However as time went by the older crowd came in for an early dinner. My colleague and I were still eating lunch though. I tried the 2 meat platter with brisket and sausage. The sausage was like Eckrich, even though the waitress said its homemade. I asked if it was beef or pork and she just nodded her head yes. I guess I should have known at that point. Brisket was mostly dry as a bone. The baked beans were ok and the Mac n cheese was pretty good as well. My fav may have been the spicy bbq sauce tho. I didn't even eat any of the cornbread. My colleague who also ordered bbq was not super impressed with his meal, as it's pretty hard to find good Texas style bbq outside of Texas. Overall, if I ever came back,I would likely try something else on the menu. read more

Ole Crow Tavern - Barbeque Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Greeted right away. Friendly service. Clean restaurant. There are multiple tables and plenty of seats at the bar. I chose this place based on reviews and its location. Glad I did. It was great. A little expensive but I guess everything is these days. The cheeseburger was cooked just as I had requested. The hand cut fries were delicious, filling and not overly greasy. The raspberry sauce and butter sauces are a MUST ORDER. They charge $1.00 per sauce although the menu said 2 for .99 cents. I probably could have gotten an adjustment on the bill but I didn't feel like waiting and honestly, they were worth the price. The BBQ and spicy sauces on the table are free and were good as well. The bathrooms were clean and odor free. The baked beans are good; they have a lot of meat in them. The pulled pork was good; you put your own sauce on it. I love the toasted bun on the sandwich and the hamburger. We will be back and we will take all guests who come to visit us. It was $29.00 for two of us-water to drink but worth it. read more

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I was in Kingsport for a couple days of training and found the Ole Crow Tavern through a recommendation from the hotel staff. This was an excellent choice! I got the 2-meat platter with sliced brisket and smoked turkey. Both were well smoked and tender without being mushy. The brisket had a nice smoke ring. Their Mac and Cheese was amazing - creamy with lots of cheese and a little heat. The Baked Beans were also great - not sure if it was pulled pork or brisket, but the meat added some punch to the beans. I finished off with their blackberry cobbler and ice cream - tasty and not too sweet. The ice cream went well with the blackberries. The only downside was they didn't have any coffee options for the dessert, but I guess I shouldn't complain since it is a bar, after all. The ambiance was very good - not too loud or distracting, especially considering how full the place was. read more

Ole Crow Tavern - Sliced Brisket, Smoked Turkey, Mac and Cheese, Baked Beans and a nice Stout. - Barbeque Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

First time to Kingsport & stopped in for lunch. It is a sports bar atmosphere. If you like real smokehouse bbq this is the place for you but I was not a fan. We ordered the bologna bites app (just ok). Also ordered the Shawn's Smokestack burger, brisket & bacon (delicious) & the Brisket sandwich (cooked well). Both served w/fries. Limited menu but what we ordered was fine. read more

DELICIOUS! Burgers or BBQ or BBQ on Burgers, oh my plenty of options to make the taste buds dance. The Raspberry Chipotle on a 1/2 lb burger topped with sliced brisket and bacon is triple thumbs up. Don't let the "tavern" side scare you off, was decent volume to allow table conversations with out yelling (6:30 on a Friday). Roll up your sleeves and tuck your napkin in and enjoy some good ol' sticky fingers and lip smacking Q. read more

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I sat at the bar. The barbecue was amazing. The bartender was great! It's a fun place too.

Service was slow, took about 30mins to get the drinks. Food was good. Good cooked and quality steaks. Very loud inside so rying to hear the people on your table is kind of a shouting match. read more

Our new favorite place in Kingsport! The Service is on point, Emily W. took excellent care of us!! The ambience is casual, and super chill! The drinks are yummy, the food is absolutely amazing. We shared the Andy's Mac Attack w/a side of BBQ Beans, and Raspberry Chipotle. The Mac 'N Cheese is Mouthwatering! Everything was absolutely amazing, we will absolutely be back, again and again! read more

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Food was cold, service slow. I had high hopes but was disappointed. That's about all I can say.

Mediocre at best. Some stuff was a big hit, but the others brought everything down. The ribs and brisket were good, but other stuff like the mac & cheese chicken tenders wings were just disappointing. The mac & cheese felt so plasticky like it came out of a Sysco bag. I've honestly had better at Panera. Our waiter was decent, but it was visible that I didn't like my meal and she pretended to not noticed. After dropping off the food and asked me if everything looks good she never came back and asked how it was. This was my second time going there and it had the same problems bad service, some good quality, food, and some the same as a fast food place which is incredibly disappointing for the price of everything. On top of that, our waiter stood by while we paid and were pressured to tip a more than fair amount for mediocre best service. The whole experience would buy very fast. We arrived around 8 AM left at about 840. As soon as we sat down the waiter, was there ready to take our drink orders which was nice. We ended up ordering the nachos for an appetizer and each of us got meals however, the entrées came out not even five minutes after we got our appetizer. The whole experience felt very rushed and felt as if they were trying to get us in and out very quickly, which is not something that many people look for when paying for what is supposed to be a good quality restaurant. And of course you can stay after your table has been cleaned, but that is not enjoyable and makes the customer feel very unwanted. read more

My wife and I stopped here on our drive down to Asheville. Ole Crow Tavern was good. No complaints. If I lived in Kingsport, I would be very happy to have this place in my city. read more

I had Danny's Bacon Jam burger. It was delicious. The selection of beer on tap is good. The Old Fashion that I had after dinner was great. The service was very good too. The Ole Crow Tavern has a casual atmosphere which is great for chilling out. read more

Ole Crow Tavern - Danny's Bacon Jam burger - Barbeque Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Food and service was amazing! We sat at the bar and the bar tender was great! Ordered the pulled chicken sandwich and two meat plate that was pulled chicken and smoked turkey. The raspberry BBQ sauce was fantastic! It has a kick to it which we loved. The music they were playing on Pandora was reminiscing of the 70s! Highly recommend this place for all your BBQ cravings. read more

We found this place because of a ZachBites on Facebook. Zach was right on spot! Delicious! We shared the Bologna Bites Yummy! Smokey Seasoned BBQ sauce and a Mustard sauce to dip the pieces of Bologna! Delicious! I have been Dying for the Wings that Zach talked about. They were Amazing! I had the Asian & Raspberry Chipotle. They were cooked to perfection, moist and meaty on the inside and a nice little crispy crunch of the skin. I loved the flavors I choose, and I dipped in Blue Cheese, Yum! My boyfriend had the Pulled Pork sandwich on a yummy looking bun with homemade French Fries! I got to taste the Fries and they were perfect! The Pork he said was delicious. We were Sooo Full when we left, but did save a little to go. The Server was very attentive and he was kind. The place inside is really cool! The Bar was covered in coins set in resin very neat. The walls were paneled by strips of wood whisky barrels, really cool! Screens with Sports, good music (not loud) playing on the speakers. We can't wait to go back and try something else yummy!!!! Thanks for the review ZachBites! read more

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The young lady who assisted me with placing my "to-go" order was incredibly kind and helpful. The food did not disappoint. Definitely going back to dine in. read more

Food, Service, drinks were excellent! Only complaint is the loaded fries were a little small for what you pay. Brisket and wings are awesome! read more

Great food and service! Savannah is not the only great server, I can't remember ours, but she was great too!

My husband and I decided to try this place out for a date night, and we were very pleased with our choice. The food was DELICIOUS, especially the BRISKET, and the atmosphere was upbeat and pleasant (a little noisy but not unreasonable)...but what really made the experience excellent and memorable was our SERVER, Savannah. She was so friendly and personable, just a genuinely sweet person, and her service was impeccable. We'll gladly return for another meal just to see her! Highly recommend!! read more

This bbq restaurant was a busy, loud, & delicious dining experience. We got wings and deviled eggs for appetizers, various platters for entrees, and quite a few sides. The wings are smoked and grilled. Great flavor, though the buffalo was not hot. Deviled eggs are sweet relish, good but not everyone's recipe. All the smoked meats were fantastic. The brisket, the pulled pork, and the pulled chicken were all flavorful. We tried the raspberry chipotle bbq sauce for an extra $.99 & while I had to pass because it has cinnamon in it, several at the table gobbled it up. Nice staff & good service. 45 minute quote on a Friday at 6:15 was pretty accurate. read more

Food, service, atmosphere...all fantastic! Danny's Bacon Jam burger was out of this world. The barbecue beans and fried apples were great too. Check it out! read more

Atmosphere was nice. Service was awesome. Food... the wings I had, flavor amazing, would have been perfect if cooked a hair longer. Was not fall of the bone. Burger was ok. read more

A favorite local restaurant for us. Food and service are excellent! Great ambiance.

My fiancé and I LOVE Ole Crow Tavern. The BBQ, regardless of what you get, is so worth the visit. Their fries are crisp and delicious. Their sauces that they offer complement the meat well. The drinks are also good. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Service has always been fast and friendly with staff being helpful. The vibe of the restaurant is very relaxed and fun! read more

My friend and I went there this evening to a relatively empty restaurant. There were a few customers there but not many. There appeared to be three waitresses and a bartender working but we never saw a manager the entire time we were there. We waited 10-15 minutes before a waitress finally came over to get our drink order. After placing our order, our waitress never came by to check on us for several minutes and my friend's drink had been empty for awhile. She finally brought him a refill. For an almost completely empty restaurant, we waiting quite awhile for our meals. When our food was finally brought to us, everything on my plate was cold than my side with was lukewarm and greasy. I assume our food was leftovers from earlier in the day or had been sitting back in the kitchen for an extended time not picked up by our waitress. I would have complained but again there was no manager in site. Plus the serving sizes were very small. I ended up stopping at a fast food restaurant to get something else to eat feel full. We could tell other customers in the restaurant that seemed annoyed like we were with the whole dining experience. At one point I saw one of the waitresses talking on her phone as she rolled silverware so I assume she was cut but it wasn't a good look when you have customers receiving bad service. I will never go back. read more

The chicken wings had to die for. Their steaks were nice and tender. Wide selection of beers on top great atmosphere. And always packed so plan on a little bit of a wait. Grateful great price is great people. read more

Excellent! This place needs more reviews and customers. My gf got the salad with chicken and it was HUGE for $11.99. everything was fresh and with a great presentation. I got the Smokestack Burger cooked medium that has a smoky tasting burger along with brisket bites, bacon and caramelized onions. The fries are much better than most places ...skin on and cooked so they're not floppy (my pet peeve). One of the best burgers I've ever had and I'm 65 years old. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce used on the burger as it was a tad sweet (unless that was coming from the onions) I believe but their spicy bbq sauce on the table was terrific so next time I'll just use that. Both the sweet and spicy sauces were great. If you like the sauce at Southern Craft it's in that flavor zone . Liz was our server and she was aces. If there's one thing I'd change it would be the house music. It's like some Euro-Pop genre... doesn't exactly go with the rustic BBQ/Tap Room vibe they're creating here.. Americana music would fit much better. I know most managers don't give more than a moment's thought to this because I see it everywhere from Mexican to Chinese to Italian restaurants. They focus on food & decor but just chuck on any ol' music. Fortunately it was not blasting at lunchtime. read more

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Excellent food. Very tender pork and ribs. The bologna bites are out of this world. Really good cole slaw. Great service!

Stopped in after a visit to Bays Mountain. There were 6 in our group; we split 4 appetizers. Deviled eggs, pulled pork nachos, fried pickles and mozzarella sticks. Everything was good, beer was cold, and service was great. read more

My husband and I ate here last night on a work trip. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. I order the smoked turkey and she tells me the smoked turkey is her favorite. She was right. The smoked turkey had the best flavor and was incredibly moist. I truly wish we didn't live over five hours away bc everything was incredible. We would definitely be regulars if lived here. read more

Since my initial visit, I've been back 5 times and have not been disappointed. I've tried rib, turkey, brisket, pulled pork and chicken wings with fried pickles, greens and okra. All outstanding. The service has been great too. read more

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The hostess and waitress was very friendly and helpful. First time and last. Bologna bites was really good. only had part of what we ordered so we had to choose something else. The steak was not good at all both of us got different steaks potatoes was cold and even got fresh ones and they were cold in the middle. Was offered something else but after everything was not good we said no. The meal was not worth the price. There should have been a discount of some kind. 30 dollars for one and 27 for the other. My husband asked to go to Texas Roadhouse and he got a very flavorful tasteing steak for 20 dollars and bigger in size. Did not try anything else but for 70 dollars and had to go somewhere else not worth going back. read more

Saw this place on TikTok several times. Had the day off decided to give it a try. It was terrible. Me and my husband got the 3 meat combo ribs wings and smoked sausage I got house fries ( out of a bag) bbq beans they were good but cold. My husband got collard greens cold and a loaded baked potato raw and cold. Wings were over cooked and cold at the same time. They had 2 servers on one was also the bartender. Service was good but slow. Very nice restaurant decor and played back. Will not be going back again. read more