Had the pork plate which is a small sandwich but good sized sides. For the price of the plate and…read moretea it is a bargain and is very tasty food. It looks Like a little bit of a hole in the wall but the food is excellent and the staff is doing a great job. Well worth a visit.

You will not be disappointed! HELLO BBQ! Nita has A+…read morecustomer service and bright smile, staff is positive and kind AND our meal was delicious. Don't miss the true southern collards.

I love this place! Game day it would be super packed, but the options are plenty and the service is…read moreamazing! I had the chopped chicken since I don't eat much pork, but many in my party swear by the pork. Also the bread pudding is a fan favorite. They have a lot of seating and event community seating. On the weekend they have an open bar. After you get your food, you have a choice of 10 -15 sauces and you can get as much as you want. Unlimited refills in drinks too! This an old town mom and pop place with good food and fun vibes. They also have and event hall across the street.

Excellent southern BBQ place with plenty of seating! Indoor and outdoor with a nice courtyard…read more Pulled pork, brisket were on point along with the sides. Peach cobbler, beef pudding and Banana pudding just like grandma used to make! So good it may make you slap Nanna! Lol

We had to order ahead online here as we tried to call in yesterday evening and they were out of a…read moresignificant amount of menu items. I'd encourage others to consider ordering ahead as well. Luckily for me, I was able to try quite a bit of the menu here. I have to say that almost everything I tried was quite good. I tried nearly all of their sides. Smoked cauliflower, mac 'n cheese, baked beans, vinegar slaw, and potato salad. The baked beans were the best of the bunch. Seriously some of the best baked beans I've ever had. The smoked cauliflower was really good as well. Different & quite smoky and flavorful. The potato salad and mac 'n cheese were both above average as well. I didn't love the slaw, but it was still pretty good. Just not as good as the other sides. I also tried the redneck Reuben, brisket sandwich and ribs. The ribs were really fantastic and the brisket was very tasty as well. The carolina gold sauce was fantastic. I also got a small bottle of pepper vinegar and it was on point as well. The redneck reuben is pork belly on grilled bread with pimento cheese, greens, and ranch. It was incredibly flavorful. My only criticism was that the belly was quite fatty. I realize belly is fatty, but it just kind of dominated the dish more than I was expecting. Still good, but not as good as the other proteins. Pricey but not overly so. Overall a very solid BBQ joint.

I'm a fiend for good BBQ, and I seek it out whenever I'm in the South. Here we go:…read more Let's get this right out of the way: Pork ribs are not served, at least not when I visited. In my book, that's an automatic demerit. I chose the pulled pork sandwich with collards and mac n' cheese as my sides. The pulled pork was a little dry, but the house made BBQ sauces made that an easy fix. The collards were fine, but the mac n' cheese didn't grab me. The service was great. Friendly and on the ball throughout the meal. I have no complaints in this regard. However, the ambience is semi upscale, which in my experience is a red flag for a BBQ joint. It's BYOB, so in theory one could show up with a case of Natty Light, not that I'm recommending this necessarily. The qualifier is necessarily. In the final analysis, one can do better in Athens. I'm sorry to say this, but that's the way I see it.

Amazing BBQ. Tied for first place (for me) in ribs & Brunswick stew. Fries are great, brisket is…read moregreat. Calling in orders is always quick and painless. Only thing that isn't great is they only serve their "full" menu Thursday-Sunday.

Very clean and great service. The bbq is great, fries are crispy and yummy. Green beans are good…read morebut the best is the banana pudding. So good.

The BBQ shack is an Athens staple. Located across the street from the eastside Walmart, BBQ shack…read morefeatures standard BBQ like grilled chicken halves, pulled pork, stew, and all the fixin's. The food here is good, but it's not amazing. The chicken is often dry, chewy, and reheated. The ribs overcooked and burned. For your best bet, go there on Thursdays (Only open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) as Mary only seems to cook her BBQ on Wednesdays. It should also be noted that Mary is noted for her delicious Banana Pudding... which is pretty good.

I was not welcomed in this restaurant. The woman who took our order made my colored friends and I…read moreleave because we decided to share a meal. I felt uncomfortable and judged. I was beyond embarrassed and don't think I will ever return. Horrible experience. Would not recommend! I wish I could put 0 stars.

Great Brunswick stew and Bbq Chicken . It'…read more....... Easy to order online and pick up

Your food was very very good. The brisket was to die for love everything about it. Good service,…read moregood hostess highly highly recommend it.

I can't pick what is best. The pulled pork, stew, slaw......even the fries are good. Yes I order…read moreall since I can't make my mind up.

Had lunch here on a Saturday fall afternoon. You order up front and they bring to your table when…read moreready. Our server had our food to us in about two minutes. I ordered the pulled pork platter with slaw and Brunswick stew. My wife got the stew and two ribs. I mixed the sweet and thick sauce with the peppery hotter sauce. It was delicious. My slaw was very good and I liked the finely chopped stew. Generally my wife and I enjoy a chunkier stew but this was flavorful and excellent. My wife loved the ribs. Meaty and full of flavor. They pre slice all of the ribs to singles. Still juicy and tasty. The place has a real Georgia bbq feel to it. We will be back.

BBQ is fantastic. Sauce is good. Sides are homemade. Real old fashioned Athens place. Run by Mr and…read moreMrs Scott. Make a pilgrimage..

This is the best bbq restaurant in town. I love hash and…read moreribs particularly, but all items on the menu are wonderful. Mr and Mrs Scott are great persons and welcome you nicely.

Wow, pleasant surprise in a home college town! It's been a while since I've been back, but after…read morethe game we wondered around for a place to eat and found South Kitchen + Bar. No reservation, waited in nice open lobby, seated relatively quick. Server was very nice, entire staff was hustling with purpose. Food was great! Tater tots for the appetizer. Kids burger looks to be an adult size and delicious. Kids chicken tenders are very tasty. Fries are legit. Salad was good. Nashville "hot" but not really was good! Definitely recommend and would go back when in town.

I absolutely want to give this place more than 5 stars, and I would give them more but for one…read moremajor factor during our brunch this Sunday. As it is, I'd still give them a 4.75 stars for such a lovely experience. I would still say you NEED to eat here if you are here on Sunday! Just be warned to wear not slip shoes! They actually take reservations for Sunday brunch, so that's already a plus. When we were running a bit late, Indie was truly a joy to talk with, and she made the change without a hiccup! Once we got there, she was even more welcoming and got us seated in no time. Before I explain my concern, let me make it clear that we will certainly be back when we visit Athens! The location is so close to the UGA campus it's a no-brainer. There was plenty of street parking around, including handicap, so it's easy to get to. While the front entrance is almost hilariously plain and non-descript, the interior is really beautiful!! I felt like we walked into a The Great Gatsby. My daughter was tickled by the ever-changing ticker sign over the bar. Everyone loved the stained glass and deep colors. Even the bathrooms were like being at Grand Central Station in the 20's. And the food!!! We tried all the classic Southern Soul Food staples, and they did NOT disappoint! From the fried green tomatoes, to the shrimp & grits, to an enormous French Toast, they put their foot in it!! Bravo! I have to note that the fried chicken is truly crave-able--crispy, juicy, & flavorful!! The fried green tomatoes were cornbread crispy and delicious! Fair warning that they do have a bit of a bite to them, so check with your littles. We appreciated that they offered egg whites in any dish with eggs, but I wish there was a non-pork substitute for some dishes. There's a vegan selection, but it's just not the same, so we didn't try it. Maybe next time! I lived my goat cheese omelette, and the portion was big enough I got to take some home with me. Just wonderful food all around. The beignets were divine! And it ended up being my daughter's birthday dessert/app. And then we just kept ordering more. Cannot say enough great things about our server--and my mind goes blank because I wish I could remember her name!! She was great the entire time for our whole 9-top group. She kept the waters filled, she cleared plates along the way, she was welcoming and engaging, and we just all enjoyed being here because of it. While we waited for some of our party to arrive, we were directed to a beautiful lobby adjacent to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the floor was exceptionally slippery--like an oily kind of slippery that is not conducive to an 88-year-old using a walker kind of slippery. I was a little worried for my F & MIL. The elevator is so far from where we needed to be that it wasn't worth the risk, so we chose to go up the 2 steps at the front entrance. Luckily for us, everyone was able to move around with care this time.

I think this place makes the best damn ribs in town. I was sad to see so many of them closing down…read morebut I guess it's a crappy economy right now. Glad I still have this one I can drive to whenever I come to that area of town. Their Mac and cheese is pretty good too, kinda like my momma's. I figured it was time to leave them a review if I want that restaurant to stay open!

Food was great. Really nice service. The little black girl was so sweet and friendly. Definitely…read morewould like the welcoming she gave me and my family every time I come into shanes.