I knew I was gonna like it before I even hit the door. Let your nose follow the aroma or let your eyes follow the smoke inside. I got a soul saver sammywich and a side of stew. I don't eat stew that has ford hook Lima beans in it. Only a yankee carpet bagger would poison good Brunswick stew with the damable green Johnson stoppers. This is good stew. It's thick with meat, hardy, has enough corn and they cook the tomatoes down well. Pork has a solid smoke ring and that pit smoked flavor that only comes from cooking over hardwoods. The brisket had a good bark. The flavor was there even it may have been a touch over cooked. To get s finer piece of chicken you'd have to a rooster. It was a whale of a sandwich on Texas toast. I'm a fan of Texas toast too and I don't see it often enough these days in bobbycue joints. I don't eat collards. This South Carolina girl who has excellent taste in men and bbq I married some time back pronounced them fit greens. Tweren't none left I'll let you draw your own conclusions from that. If little Debbie made oatmeal cream pies as good as this the box would soon read Little Debora. I really liked this place. As much as a first time customer possibly could. It was clean enough to be something other than a bbq joint. Service was agreeable, cordial even. Folks here take pride in their work are happy to be here and that makes me happy I was there too. They've got a great product. It's s little pricey, but like daddy used to tell me, ya get what ya pay for. We cannot wait to return. read more

Went by tonight and picked up ribs. Of the chain! You'll never be disappointed. Oh the Mac and cheese. Awesome. Friendly and prompt service. read more

Slap your momma good BBQ!! Even my kids love this place and you now how picky kids can be! Macaroni is on point but so are all the other side dishes. Be very careful if you get the pan of banana urging you may find yourself not sharing with your family haha. We order Righteous almost weekly in our home! Don't miss out and he white sauce is perfection but if you want the hear their spicy bbq will light you up. read more

This is the best BBQ I have ever had. I am not a big fan of BBQ but this place is the exception. This is my Weight Watchers cheat meal.

I was in line and ordered a pork plate w/ Mac n cheese and collard greens. They tell me that they're out of Mac n cheese but somehow the guy behind me in line gets Mac n cheese??? I opened my pork "plate" only to find enough for one sandwich AND they forgot to give me any cornbread. I actually felt bad for the guy behind me because after I ordered banana pudding they told him that they were all out... Fresh cooked that day is one thing, but not being able to feed your patrons is, in my opinion, not good business. read more

Righteous Que is the best barbeque joint in Georgia. I have tried many different barbeque restaurants in the state but the one here does it the best. read more

This was the first place we ordered BBQ from when we moved here. After 5 years and trying many, many other places it's still our favorite.

OOOOcheeee Mama Yummmmm! This little gem of a BBQ joint is tucked inside the Publix plaza off Piedmont in Marietta. I selected the chicken which was pulled from the warmer and beautifully sliced in front of me. It was so moist and perfectly seasoned that sauce was not necessary...however...I'm a huge fan of Alabama White Sauce, so I had to dip. The gourmet mac and cheese serving is two large scoops so sharing is a must. The place was clean and well thought out. Just the right size to hold a happy crowd. The staff was friendly and engaging. So far the best BBQ I have tried hands down anywhere and I will definitely recommend it to everyone. read more

I would compare Righteous 'Que with the best barbecue in the Metro Area. I've had the brisket and the rib plate and both were excellent. The sauces are good but I ate the ribs without any sauce at all. Whatever rub they use really gives the ribs a great flavor and they just fall off the bone. I've never been a fan of vinegar based collard greens until I had theirs. They are a must try. read more

Righteous ‘Que - Rib plate with collard greens and mac n cheese. - Southern Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Great food..great service.. Im not even a real BBQ fanatic, but this place has the right stuff...no question

Reading these other reviews makes it sound like Righteous Que is always out of certain meats but I've been coming here for years and NEVER had that issue! Everything on the menu is amazing..from the meats to the sides to the desserts. Never a bad experience here! read more

best brisket best mac n cheese best brunswick stew 15/10 best food i ever had in, on and around my stomach! super cool staff they really take pride in their food and hell if i could make anything taste even a half of that righteousness i'd be proud too. read more

There are 2 things right off the bat I judge a BBQ joint on: potato salad and thier brisket. I'm happy to report that neither missed the mark! The brisket was amazing with a bit of spicy kick in the rub, the accompinment of thier sweet/spicy BBQ does it justice! I love that this place is quick and easy takeout you choose your meats, sides, and a drink is included in the combo. I've tried the pulled pork and the brisket so far and have to say I'm a fan of both. A great addition to the E. Cobb area as there aren't any BBQ places nearby. Heads up they aren't open on mondays. read more

Pulled pork sandwich with both the red and white sauce! Excellent. The meat is good even without the sauce. Nice rub. My sandwich was made with care to be sure I got some of the bark and no fatty parts. It was really good. read more

The meat was tasty and fresh, side were pretty good too, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Talk about southern hospitality. I haven't had a chance to go back to eat there since they opened but I'd be curious to see how they're holding up. read more

This is my #2 BBQ place for Beef Brisket. I love the white sauce.

The best BBQ ever!!! I came in for the first time last week for the first time and Erin and Eric H were super patient and answered all of my questions!!! My husband cant get enough of their brisket! Great food and great staff. read more

Loved this place. The first time I came, I got there at around 7pm, and they were out of ribs, so we left. Came back to try it again on a Saturday, and was really impressed. Barbecue was great, service was great, and it's a good value. Definitely one of the best BBQ restaurants in the ATL area, and a hidden gem. read more

First time here and we are hooked! The ribs must be great because they had run out and were smoking more of them. The brisket is the best I have had in this area...moist, well smoked with just the right amount of fat. The BBQ sauce and white sauce were tasty. I wish they had a bigger dining area, we arrived just in time to get the last table before the lunch rush. read more

Had a great meal! First time I came and had Kendall, Rick, and Emery help me out to figure out what to get!! Great service and great meal! Really recommend. read more

I went to lunch at Righteous 'Que for the first time today and already miss it. Oh my word. It's honestly the best BBQ I've had. The people who work there are so kind and generous. I had the (incredible) brisket and split several sides with my friend. We tried the green beans, baked beans, sweet potato, collard greens and mac&cheese and Texas toast. We also tried the chicken salad which was amazing. Ended with an oatmeal and cream cheese cookie. Everything was wonderful. I will be back time and time again! read more

The food hear is beyond great. The people are really nice and friendly. Portions sizes are just right.

While the pulled pork was good, brunswick stew was very good and banana pudding was awesome, the service was poor from the start. Having never visited the restaurant before, we eventually walked to the counter with the register where no one approached us. Young girl behind us at a table writing in a folder, young man wandering around rather aimlessly, young girl pulling pork at the entrance counter. Eventually pork puller asks us what we want and we order. A minute later she tells us jokingly, "I don't remember the sides, he'll get those." A minor thing that I didn't really pay attention to until later. Folder girls gets up and accepts payment; I let her know we'll be making another order later for carry out. We eventually get our food, rather quickly, which is nice. Thumbs up. Food was very good, especially the brunswick stew and eventually banana pudding which my daughter ordered after she finished her meal. She, however, waited at the counter for a couple minutes until another customer pointed out they had a customer waiting at the counter. We finish, are very pleased with the food, daughter is celebrating the banana pudding dessert and we approach the same counter to order some carry out for my wife and son, waiting for us to get back from sports practice and looking forward to the food. We wait, and wait for a few minutes standing in front of the counter clearly awaiting service... finally I get the attention of the girl constantly focused on her folder and ask her to take our carry out order. At the same time, several customers walk in. She immediately tells us we need to get in line. I let her know I've been waiting in line and would like to place the carry out order. She flags the pulled pork girl for some reason, who says "yes, they've been waiting" and appears to be assigned to take our order. In a weird twilight zone moment as she begins to write it down, she stops me in the middle of the order and looks up to tell me we again need to wait in line. Or not... as I turn to walk out, I let her know that I don't intend to wait, that I had been waiting and they clearly failed to see that money was waiting for them on the other side of the counter. My family owns restaurants where I have worked and I think my father, uncles and aunt would kill me if they watched me ignore $s and customers on the other side of the counter. While I understand Tuesday is not the most busy time for a business and thus a justifiable owner rest day, I'd strongly suggest owner presence and some training on how to properly address your customer base. Until then, less business I'm sure from individuals who care about more than just the food. All in all, food great, service poor... won't be back... too many great food / great service bbq locations in the area to pay attention to this one for a 2nd try. Sad to me since there's potential here. I'm writing this hopefully to attract the owners' attention, since I don't mean ill will or to detract from the business, but rather wish them success if they get this easily adjusted part of the business adjusted. Best wishes on improvement... really! read more

This place has the best bbq in Georgia. Shut it, they do. :). Try it--we've had bbq from everywhere and this is the best. Also love love their Brunswick stew and green beans. read more

When you pay these prices for BBQ it's a little offensive to watch the guy mass out every milligram of chicken p onch by pinch to make sure you don't get a smidge too much. Potato salad was really good though. read more

Stopped in for take out on a BBQ whim. Every bit as good as BBQ1. I was pleasantly surprised by the leanness of the pulled pork. 'Que is served with red and white sauce though I am a red sauce girl all the way. Great flavor on that sauce--very well balanced. I had the platter with green beans and collards. For me the collards were among the best I've had (and I am a collard snob). Just the right hint of acid. I'm not going to lie--I drained that cup of greens clean with my spoon for that yummy pot likker! My husband also tried the pulled pork with green beans and mac n cheese and agreed that the pork was quite good. We will be back for take out again! read more

I was here last thursday. This resturant has great service and good food. The chick behind the counter was very nice. Someone please tell me her hours. Barbeque was very good and enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor at this fine establishment. read more

I waited till i tried this place out 5 times before i actually reviewed it and now its my 5th visit..sooooooo here we go. I would give 5 stars because i love this place and I always come back. BUT i have a problem! The first time I came here i was in love because they served you a good portion and the brisket was soooo good and I had like maybe 4 fatty slices that i was able to save some for later. Lately though i have been getting less and less brisket.. Which is kind of messed up because the brisket plate is almost 15 dollars..It is still just as delicious and the flavor has not changed I STILL LOVE THE BRISKET. But this time i went in on my lunch break picked up my lunch got back to my desk to eat and behold one effin slice of brisket.. not three...not two.. BUT ONE FREAKING SLICE OF BRISKET...i am so flabbergasted and upset because i definitely did not buy this $15 plate for the sides.. This place is right down the street from my house and about 15 minutes from my job and I use to speak of them to everybody looking for brisket especially at my job considering i work at a GM Dealer but now I have changed my mind about how I feel about this place just because the portion is horrible.. after I finished the brisket i was still hungry and all I have left is these two sides that I don't care much for..not sure If i will be returning because i feel like i wasted my money this last time.. although aside from the portion everything else is A1 aside from the beans too sweet for my liking and the greens are disgusting but then again I am from the south and we do things a little different.. Keep in mind i have ONLY had the brisket and the sides here.. So WORD OF ADVICE if you get the brisket check your plate before you leave or you will be just as pissed as me when you see one slice.. S.N I would give them another try but only if they go back to the way it was my first time. read more

Great brisket. Great Mac n cheese. Great home made sauce. Great service. You really can't go wrong.

CORRECTION: This is a 7 star review. BEST BRISKET IN ATLANTA. The immediate aroma of the restaurant smacks you in the face with the deliciousness of 15-hours of smoked meats. You are transported to barbecue country when you pair the brisket with redneck lasagna. Add red AND white sauce to experience truly off-planet flavors. If you can muster any more space in your belly, the homemade oatmeal cream pie is the coup de gras. The staff makes you feel like you're at Chick-fil-A. read more

YUM! We just moved to the area and were on the hunt for our new BBQ spot. Stopped in this afternoon to grab a meat and some sides for dinner. The pulled pork was flavorful and tender, no sauce needed. The mac and cheese was a classic baked mac and cheese. The BBQ beans tasted like they had been cooked all day. As my husband likes to say, the mark of a good BBQ place is their collards and they knocked it out of the park with theirs. Finished off the night with a delicious oatmeal cream pie! We'll be back! read more

Fantastic food and always consistently flavorful. The kids working there are friendly and polite. Well Done!

I truly don't know what was best? The Macaroni and cheese, Brunswick Stew or Chicken! More people need to try the food here. It's a comfortable casual lunch spot! read more

Wow. Pork sandwich was full of flavor even without their tasty Bama style sauce. This was my first visit but will definitely be back to try the brisket, but more importantly the "Soul Saver" sandwich. The mac&cheese reminded me of my grandmothers cooking from my childhood. Didn't think I would ever find a mac&cheese that could even compare, let alone bring back that childhood smile. read more

Righteous indeed! In my opinion the best overall BBQ I have had in GA. Being my first time I had to get the sampler. Brisket was melt in your mouth tender, pulled pork was as well. The ribs and chicken equally delicious. Although I am not typically a fan of southern mac n cheese, the noodles were perfectly al dente and definitely cheesy. BBQ beans smokey and sweet. Two sauces on the table, both delicious. As a chef I couldn't help but talking que with the owner Toby. He and his crew are passionate in what they do and it shows in the finished product. The method they use of wrapping the smoked meats in plastic film in between each order ensures the meat remains hot and helps retain the moisture of the meat. It is more labor intensive but helps maintain consistency. I look forward to future visits and doing my part to support a great local business read more

Really good BBQ. Brisket is amazing and so is the mac-n-cheese. The sauce is also really good.

Thank you Yelp for this treat last night! The MAC-n-cheese and banana pudding were the highlights for me.

These guys have it down! I had the brisket plate. Adequate portion weighed by the fellow cutting the meat and he gave the a choice between dry or moist cut. I took the moist but will have the dry next time to see how much difference it makes but my brisket was 5 star flavorite. The sides where very good as well. Brunswick stew, soupy with lots of meat and vegetables. I also had the Mac and Cheese which was excellent with cheese crust and creamy center. you know what i'm talkin about! The three young men working I would guess to be the owners because they where really attentive, polite and sincerely interested in weather we liked our food. these guys have a bright future in the restaurant business if they can continue to provide this degree of service and consistent food quality. I'll be back! BTW I usually get pork at BBQ joints in Georgia because even though I love brisket I get disapointed often and pulled pork is a safe bet but these guys know what they are doing with brisket. read more

Tasted okay, but sauce and baked beans are a little too sweet. Biggest problem though is I got the rib plate to go at lunch, a splurge at about $16 and the ribs were cooked too high or too long so the meat got shriveled and dry. Felt jyped. Guess many others had better experience than me... read more

Best bbq in Cobb County by a long shot. Far better than BBQ1 which is also a mile better than Williamson Brothers. These guys used to work at BBQ1 but their meats, and especially the sides, have a lot more flavor. Prices are comparable to other good bbq places in the metro atlanta area. Good bbq is expensive and very "in" right now. I have tried everything on the menu, its all very good. I recommend getting the off menu "redneck lasagna" which is a mix of mac cheese and brunswick stew. read more