Of the many BBQ places I've visited, this one is a long standing one with quite a history. If you visit, the story is written on the menu. But a history is not the only thing this restaurant offers. This place is one of the very few that smokes the meat to a very obvious degree. I have not tasted this level of smoke in a while, and it is quite an acquired taste that is not commonly found these days. We ordered ribs, pulled pork, fried pickles, and a blackberry cobbler. The food was OK, yet the ribs had that unique smokey flavor of years past. This place is a gem of the past. The dessert was good, and the service was friendly. read more

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Such a fun place with absolutely delicious barbecue! Our service the whole time was great; there is plenty of seating inside with a rustic vibe throughout the restaurant. I ordered the ribs, and they were fall-off-the-bone tender. The rub on them was delicious, and their sauce perfectly complimented the juicy meat. I wish there was a little more spice in their spicy barbecue sauce, but it was still delicious. I also tried their garlic salad, and it kind of just tasted like a bottled grocery store dressing without a lot of garlic flavor. The sides were good but nothing standout about them. However, their raspberry lemon cake was incredible. The tart lemon complimented the sweet raspberry flavor perfectly. I'd come back for their ribs and cake any day! read more

Pink Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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The Pink Pig has the softest, melt-in-your-mouth brisket I've ever had. It's served in a bowl with all the rich, flavorful juices, and honestly, just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. I also tried a bite of the ribs, and they were smoked to perfection. This is by far my favorite brisket spot, I just wish I had taken pictures of the food! Staff was also kind and the spot was very cute read more

Pink Pig - The outside of the local - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

Friendly staff, fun decor, very good food. Large portions, delivered hot and delicious. read more

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This a cute restaurant with nice decor. The pulled pork and brisket tasted great. The server was awesome. read more

Pink Pig - On the tables - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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Chicken, brisket, pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, sweet tea were all awesome. Service was great. We came back for desert. Blackberry cobbler and banana pudding were absolutely worth the drive. We're not locals but we'll definitely come again the next time we're passing through! read more

Best in town or around. Service is fantastic and there is a really family friendly atmosphere.

Terrible excuse for BBQ - the fried pickles were inedible with thick tough skin. The chopped pork was dry like sawdust and no amount of their nasty tasty sauces could help it. I am still choking on the few bites I took. The waiter took it all off our bill after trying to bring a new batch which was just as BAD - save your money and your taste buds. My appetite is so ruined I am eating cereal for dinner now. read more

If I had the choice between driving 50 minutes to Fox Brothers BBQ in Atlanta or driving all the way to cherry Log GA (59 minutes) to have BBQ the answer is simple. There is no contest, Pink Pig is SO MUCH BETTER. I found the best ribs ever at this small country restaurant. I would put their ribs and brisket up against any of the BBQ places in Brooklyn/Manhattan/Atlanta. The ribs were so flavorful, sauce not really needed. They offered a spicy/hot/sweet sauce/vinegar which I tried each, but the meat stands well enough on its own! Brisket was moist and easily cut. I received a very generous plate of sliced brisket alone as I was not interested in the sides. Amazing flavor. The sides are good, don't get me wrong, the beans were amazing and the slaw perfect. Not too dry nor too wet. Please do not let the exterior look of this place out you off. The food was great. Service was good too and very friendly!!! Do NOT miss the delicious desserts. Initially I didn't want them but others in our 9 person group wanted some. Two were cobblers, and either one was delicious. The hot cobbler and cold ice cream perfect ending. Don't forget the chocolate cake, so moist and decadent. Oh and the banana pudding, the size of the offering was amazing, and like grandma's. read more

We had lunch there on a whim one Friday. The service was great and it was a nice and historic building.

Family owned BBQ restaurant easy to locate right off the 515. Food: Delicious, generous amount of food. The menu has BBQ, hamburgers and chicken selections. Service: quick & friendly staff. Depending on the volume of customers, there may be a wait time. Ambiance: Casual & easygoing. I saw the restaurant full of families & couples. I recommend & will definitely return. read more

Pink Pig - 3 meat BBQ plate comes with 2 sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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Stayed in Cherry Log and had to try the Pink Pig. It was delicious. Great food, great service! Will definitely return next trip up.

Arguably the worst pulled pork and brisket I've ever eaten. Dried out, flavorless crime against anyone who appreciates smoked meat. The service was friendly and the ambiance fun but for this cost you should be ashamed of yourselves for not concentrating on the main event...the smoked meats!! read more

Right next to our cabin we were staying in. Pleasantly surprised how big this place was! Rustic m, homey feeling inside the restaurant; I ordered take out because of this kids. We kept it simple with just baked beans, fries, pulled pork and coleslaw. Everything was good but the coleslaw and beans were star! Service was quick at the counter and everyone was happy and friendly. Seriously obsessed with the blue ridge area and how kind people are. Will be back next year to get some bbq for sure! read more

Pink Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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This iconic restaurant, nestled just south of Blue Ridge in the charming hamlet of Cherry Log, exudes a nostalgic, amusing, and delightfully catchy ambiance. My ribs were a true delight--four to the plate, generously seasoned, with a perfect balance of smokiness and that wonderful BBQ umami The other meals around my table included sliced brisket, which was a bit too dry for my taste. Chopped brisket drenched in BBQ sauce was okay, but not over the top. The BBQ pork sandwich had a generous pile of meat on beautifully grilled Texas toast. The appetizers were fried pickles, quartered instead of sliced, which could have been better breaded. Fried green tomatoes needed a lot of work. The brisket nachos were the star of the show! The combination of flavors, the chopped brisket, the toppings, and the crunch of the fresh chips made this one of their best offerings. It could easily be a meal by itself. The coleslaw was passable. The okra was breaded well but could have been served hotter. The Alice potatoes were deep-fried potato bites that were perfectly seasoned with garlic and Parmesan. They were a hit. The Brunswick stew was, however, - meh, not worth writing home about. Tim, the manager, was our waiter. He was very friendly and accommodating, but having one more server would have made the service smoother and more comfortable. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'll definitely return, at the very least, for an order of brisket nachos. read more

A little out of the way from Blue Ridge in Cherry Log. The facility is old, tired, and badly in need of investment. The food and service are off the charts. Some of the best barbecue and sides you will ever eat, with very reasonable prices. If you are in the Blue Ridge - Ellijay area, the Pink Pig must be on your list. You won't regret the trip. The BBQ places in Blue Ridge don't even come close to the quality of food at the Pink Pig. You can spend a lot more elsewhere, but you won't find the overall experience anywhere we can name. read more

North Georgia is famous for its Bar-B-Q! There are many good options but the Pink Pig has always been one of my favorites. It never disappoints. We split the Rib Plate with two sides of our choice being Brunswick Stew and Alice potatoes (diced, seasoned & roasted potatoes). The ribs from yesterday had a few cartilage tubes, which is not uncommon and easily spit out, but majority of Pink Pigs' Ribs are on point: Moist, meaty, flavorful, and "fall off the bone" tender. Pink Pig, in my humble opinion, has the best Brunswick Stew around. I proudly wear a Pink Pig t-shirt! read more

Pink Pig - I love the huge, oversized beverage glasses! - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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Good food, reasonable prices. BUT...when the check came we saw that we were charged $.35 each for water! No mention of that from the server, no mention on the menu, and cashier was non-committal. I have never before been charged for water at a restaurant where I was dining! read more

Stocking our cabin with some groceries, we stopped in at the local Food Lion, where sweet Carla who checked us out recommended The Pink Pig. "Tell Sam I sent ya, you've got to try the Brunswick Stew." When stepping out of the car in the gravel parking, you can instantly smell that Carla wasn't kidding. This was gonna be good. And that was an understatement. Walking in, you know right away this place is a unique hole in the wall. The entire restaurant has been painted pepto bismol pink. Service is great and everyone is friendly. The aroma from the kitchen has your mouth watering! After a quick once over of the menu, we knew right away- pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, hand cut fries and ofcourse Brunswick Stew. I must say, I'm a tough critic on barbecue. It has to be flavorful, moist and tender- don't just drown it in sauce. This meat was perfect. No dried out, little bits of chunky bark and sauces are on the side! All three are spectacular by the way! Carla was right, best stew I've ever had! We finished off with a peach cobbler and I must say, it was divine! Do yourself a favor, while we normally love Poole's when in town, the Pink Pig is the better stop! read more

Pink Pig - So cute! The Pink Pig exterior - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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They have the best Brunswick stew in the south. Oh and the rib's fall off the bone and are so good. This family owned and operated business does it right. read more

Pulled pork tasted like boiled in water. We are at Mike's Trackside it was good and Shane's in Ellijay but sorry the pink pig wasn't doing it. Also your tea made with syrup?? read more

It's an icon and has been around since the 1960's but my experience was underwhelming. Had the ribs with backed potato and dinner salad. First disappointment was they watered down the ranch dressing. Second, the ribs had no smoke flavor. They tasted boiled. Bad bbq. Do not recommend. read more

We love the Pink Pig! We always make a trip there when we are headed to Blue Ridge. Everyone loves their barbecue! We always get the garlic salad too and the lava cake! read more

Pink Pig - Chicken nachos substituted for the brisket-AHMAZING!! - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

The BBQ was good, and the service was exceptional. Peanut Butter pie is a must-have. I'm looking forward to trying other items. This visit (my first) I tried the pulled pork. It was good but I realize that it is difficult to ruin pulled pork. Next time I'll be having the ribs. read more

NOT smoked bbq. Waitress lied. Said they smoked it out back. Brisket= not smoked. Pulled pork was done in a crockpot pot. Best thing on the menu were the beans. Ribs OK. Charming place but food is sub standard across the board. I smoke meats. A lot of em. .. when waitress lies to your face, run. read more

Pink Pig - This is NOT smoked brisket or pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

Delicious ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Fries were delicious too. Sweet tea and lemonade were both on point. Maybe it was a bad day, but the Mac and cheese didn't settle well. Stomach ache after. We also gave a little piece to our dog (before we knew that was the culprit) and she also got the stomach blues right after, that's how we know it was the Mac and cheese. Banana pudding and blackberry cobbler were yummy. read more

Pink Pig - Blackberry cobbler and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

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If you are debating which bbq place u wanna go to in this area try Carrolls. I have not been there but it's gotta be better than this. Food was cold and just very average. Nothing exceptional here. If you want a very average bbq meal come here. read more

Food is good, not the best BBQ but it was yummy still. Bring cash, the food is a tad less expensive if you pay cash, pro tip. The brisket sandwich was the best thing I had on the menu and their version of the bloomin onion was better than the bloomin onion. It was not over seasoned and the sauce complimented the onion. Phone never eats first! :) read more

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Love the a Pink Pig. They have the best Brunswick stew that I have ever eaten. Everything there is delicious and the staff are super friendly. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to have a meal at a true local gem! read more

Authentic BBQ off the beaten path and worth a visit. The 1/2 chicken was smokey and flavorful..the brisket was very tender and lean. We enjoyed the cole slaw but not the Mac n cheese. All 3 sauces were delicious but our favorite was the original. You can get tshirts and hats and hoodies with their unique design and sayings. Overall enjoyed it and would return. read more

Pink Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

This place was incredible and everything you want out of a local BBQ joint! We had the onion rings which were hand battered and delicious and split the Kylie special (BBQ quesadilla with mushrooms, cheese, peppers, and onions) which was SO GOOD! We got the peanut butter pie and blackberry cobbler to go which we both so great to enjoy at our cabin. Loved the decor in the restaurant. Will absolutely be back to Pink Pig in the future and so should you! read more

Pink Pig - the sign for the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Cherry Log, Georgia

This place is amazing! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. The food was so good and more than enough. The owner Sam has the sweetest soul and is so welcoming. read more

Amazing place, amazing food and an amazing staff. This restaurant is like stepping into a Hallmark movie in the cutest little town in Georgia. The pork BBQ quesadillas are magnificent.. I cannot wait to visit again. read more

Small, side of the road gravel parking area. Be careful backing out onto the road to leave! We were escorted to our table at the back of the restaurant in an unheated area where the tables looked nice and rustic but ours was extremely wobbly and unstable. We ordered waters and two kids cokes. We were NEVER offered refills although a very loud table of women over from us received multiple, ample refills of their beverages. We ordered a fried green tomato app which was good however very greasy. (I know, I know it is fried food but come on less oil or sop up some before serving.) We ordered the brisket plate with roll, fried okra and sweet potato fries, kids chicken strips and fries, kids grilled cheese and fries, rib plate with okra and green beans, as well as the pulled pork quesadilla with peppers, onions and mushrooms (a few were seen in the whole entree not enough to count as a serving). All was okay. Nothing special. Sauce bottles on table had greasy slime on them that needed to be cleaned and were all separated due to no use. The biggest take away: do not go here unless it is a mild day outside, you want mediocre food and do not mind having substandard service. read more

This is one of the older BBQ places in the area and it really has one of those homey feels. I had the ribs with Mac n cheese and fries. We also had the pink onion, which is similar to a blooming onion. Both were delicious. BBQ is big in this area so don't be afraid to try another spot and see which mountain bbq is the best. Don't forget to grab a cook log pink trucker hat on the way out! read more

Was on a girls trip from OOT. Had heard about this restaurant from numerous people and they said we just had to go there and eat. When we first walked in it was like walking into a hallmark movie. it was decorated so quaint for Christmas. The food was amazing and the service even better. Met the owner Sam and she gave us the background of the restaurant and her and Timothy gave us recommendations of what to do around the surrounding area. They made us feel like we had known them forever. If you get the chance please go visit them for some good ole BBQ you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

We stumbled on this place on the way to TN. We absolutely love their ribs and brisket. One of the best BBQ we ever had. Sauces come on the side and each combination can come with green beans, corn bread, they got options to.choose from. The restaurant is small but we chose to eat outside. They have picnic tables. read more

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Me and the hubby are here visiting for our 27th anniversary. My sister used to live in Ellijay and recommended coming. Said it was the best barbecue. She was right it was delicious!! We got there 30 minutes before, which I don't like doing but we had traveled all day and we were hungry. The staff was so nice and our server was great. Our food came out really quick and we had way more than we could eat. You won't go away hungry!!! read more

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I guess I'm spoiled traveling from Texas, but this Bar-B-Q was awful. Very bland, no smoke flavor, tasted like it was made in an oven or slow cooker. I ordered takeout so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I love Barbecue will have to try some other places in the area. read more

Great food! Fabulous service from Tim! Hands down best food in town so glad we got to visit and enjoy.