The best BBQ in Johnson City!…read more The location is what you'd expect from a traditional BBQ joint - nice big tables/booths. Some TV's for sports etc. The food though is what is beyond amazing - the pulled pork and the brisket are my go-to's. Their sides are also fantastic - collard greens are literally to die for, the cornbread pudding is delectable, and they have the best vinegar cole slaw I've ever had. Make sure to get the banana pudding if they're not already sold out!

There is nothing that is bad on the menu , there are things that are better than others . Like the…read moresmash burger with jalapeño's and smoked queso is insanely good . Brisket burgers are bangers too . Chicken breast are very tender , juicy and full flavor . Pizza did I mention they have pizza , yes pizza and it's not to bad . I could list literally everything from the menu after several experiences it would be a book . I have literally had everything on the menu over the last 2 months while in the area . If I didn't have to worry about my weight and had the money I could eat here everyday without issue 4.5/5 stars

One of the best BBQ restaurants in the South. Absolutely delicious, unfussy, and consistent. I've…read morebeen coming here since I was little, and 40 years later, the meat, beans, and sauce are the same superb quality. I get the pork sandwich (it's better than the beef, trust), fries, Mrs. Profitt's beans, and unsweet tea. It's a heavy, albeit perfect, meal.

The food is delicious all the way around. It's always brought to the table fresh and all those too…read morehot to eat. I can't complain about anything as far as the food goes. Well some of the servers happened to have the attitude that their phones were more important than the customers at times and I had to get them to acknowledge me just so I could get Avery feel on my drink. The restaurant was packed but I'm not going to sit here and say that it was loud because it was by no means. It was however the end of the event members of a local church were taking part of.

From the moment I walked in the doors and were seated to the time we left we had an absolutely…read morewonderful time here. It is absolutely charming and spotlessly clean. The servers were very personable and helpful, explaining everything and answering all our questions no matter how silly. All the meats were fantastic. I loved the pulled pork, but I tried the pulled chicken my son had and was blown away. It wasn't actually pulled, it was sliced, but so tasty and absolutely melt in your mouth. I'm picky about barbecue sauces but their Alabama white sauce that they had was delicious. We all had very similar dishes in different combinations and every single one of us was pleased as punch with everything. If living here or just passing through, I highly recommend The Firehouse as the place for great barbecue.

Pros: Very clean, family-friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced, great friendly service, and fun…read moreaesthetic. Cons: No beer to pair with the BBQ, and while the food was good, it wasn't great. Overall, Firehouse was a fun spot for a family lunch. The experience, atmosphere, service, and value were all positives, but I was a bit underwhelmed by the brisket in particular. That said, the food was still good and I'd recommend a visit.

A go to spot when I'm in Kingsport. Great BBQ in a relaxed, family friendly bar/restaurant setting.read more

Can't say enough about this place. We stopped here, because we wanted BBQ while on a road trip…read moreand this was close by. We were greeted and seated immediately. The bartender suggested a watermelon wheat beer after asking what kind I normally drink, and it was a perfect pick for me. Loved it! The beer was cold and refreshing. The food was fantastic. We ordered the pulled pork platter. The food came out so fast, we were shocked. It was hot and delicious. Tender, flavorful bbq, with two sauces both of which were very flavorful. My husband's baked beans were so tasty, I wish I had ordered some. The cole slaw was definitely made in house and was some of the best I've had in a while. Will definitely put this place on our list to stop again when we are passing through.

Great little spot conveniently situated near the interstate. I was driving from North Carolina to…read moreOhio and found Phil's here on yelp. I got a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, Mac and cheese and a root beer. The coleslaw, creamy but tangy was great. The Mac and cheese was ordinary but decent. The pork sandwich was generously portioned and tasty. I grabbed a full slab of dry rub uncut ribs and ate them the next day, they were very good.

In short, they don't smoke properly to get a good smoke flavor in their meat, not to mention…read morefood-borne illness. Ribs are very tender, but almost no flavor from smoke or seasoning...not even salt. Turkey and brisket were dry. Pulled pork was also flavorless. Two of our party received a complimentary case of diarrhea with their meal.

Seriously, this is the best Jamaican jerk sauce and jerk chicken I've had--no exaggeration. Every…read moretime we visit, I leave with bottles of the sauce and their spice because it's that good. On our most recent trip, we sat outside and had excellent service. The food came out quickly, which was a nice surprise, and everything was on point. I ordered the jerk chicken grilled sandwich with pub fries--both were really good, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly. The place has a very cool, eclectic vibe with a unique atmosphere, plus a solid beer selection to round it out. Great spot overall--highly recommend.

Checks all the boxes. My son and I really enjoyed our…read moredinner and dessert. The staff were wonderful. Thank you

Yearly summer-long foodie road trip out of Pittsburgh and researched this spot for their "oh Holy…read moreGhost" chicken. Very friendly staff. Counter service inside a near two deck building overlooking a bar. Nice array of combos to select. Ordered the thigh and leg "oh Holy Ghost" style which came with 2 sides. The fried okra was fantastic. The curried brussels felt like they were frozen out of one of those steamed bags and didn't get a ton of the curry note. The chicken though was outrageously good! Crisp and loads of heat. Hiccups after 3 bites and took about 15 mins to get through 2 pieces. Prior, they asked if I wanted milk but opted for a side of ranch which blended well with the chicken.

Note to self: just get two tenders, you will be full. Note to wife: we both like the medium…read moreNashville hot. Came in for my second time on a Friday. Decided to go with three tenders and a side: you can have different sauces so I went to medium and hot. The hot was hotter but not as much flavor so I will just get medium next time. The tenders are big so two will fill most people. I got macaroni and cheese this time, it was yummy! Just a cool vibe and great food. Nothing to not like about it.