I'll start off by saying I'm a carnivore and I only eat meat, I also travel a lot and eat at bbq restaurants all across America. What I just ate at Satterfields was up there with the best of anything I've had. I didn't get to try my go to, the brisket, as they had already sold out but I got to try the pulled pork and the chicken wings and WOW. The pulled pork was good enough to not need any sauces. The chicken wings were out of this world. I got them dry with sauces in the side and these too were perfect and didn't need sauce either. I did want to try all of their sauces though and got them on the side. Every single sauce was phenomenal. The vinegar sauce was perfect with the pulled pork and wasn't an overly strong vinegar, honestly one of the best vinegar sauces I've had and I live in Eastern NC. It's a crying shame this place is only open 11-2. The two folks working when I came in were super nice and helpful. I'm assuming the man I spoke to was the owner and he was very appreciative of my business. If I lived within 30 minutes of this place I'd be here every single week. CARNIVORE APPROVED read more

Solid Q Satterfield's is in a slightly off spot off the main drag. I'd driven thru the area a few times but didn't see the storefront until I re-mapped. Anyways, I'm glad I finally made it in to check things out. On my first visit I snagged a half-chicken, some fried Mac and cheese balls and a breakfast sandwich. All were stellar. On my latest visit I got their pulled pork mojo special which was nicely done, along with two quarter chickens-dark. Staff has been super friendly on each visit and the place is spotless. Getting to-go is quick and only has taken a few minutes which is great since their hours are confined to 11a-2p. read more

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Satterfield's BBQ in Macon, GA serves some of the best pulled pork my husband and I have ever tasted! Their homemade barbecue sauces perfectly complement the smoky, flavorful meat. We also tried the half chicken, and it was just as delicious. The restaurant is cute, clean, and welcoming,a true family-owned gem. Be sure to get there early, as they're only open until 2 PM! Website hours Sun/Mon closed, TWTFS 11a-2p or until sold out read more

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Satterfield's is the place I always have to get to when I'm visiting home. They know how to smoke good bbq! The sides are also great! Personally I love the turkey and mac n cheese! My parents got a smoked ham for thanksgiving and oh was it delectable! If you want to get good bbq in Macon Satterfield's is THE PLACE to get it! They are only open for lunch! But it's so worth going! It's a small family business with people who care for the food and their customers! read more

A perfect lunch as I started some sightseeing in Macon, I arrived on Sunday afternoon to a half-full restaurant. The friendly waitress took my order and a few minutes later, a barbecue salad arrived at my table. A nice base of fresh spring mix topped by chopped brisket, a boiled egg and some pickled onions. Nicely presented and delicious. Feeling stuffed but not like I needed a nap, this was great. [Review 1061 of 2024 - 729 in Georgia - 22089 overall] read more

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As almost-native Southerners we know barbecue well, and this is probably one of the top five we've eaten at anywhere. The pulled pork was smoky and moist and the Brunswick stew and collards were piquant and boldly flavored, again smoky as they should have been and with a perfect blend of salty and sweet.....so unlike the bland versions elsewhere. Honestly, these were the best bbq sides we've had anywhere. We felt decadent that day and also ordered the fried, breaded balls of Mac and cheese and wereglad we did: moist and cheesy in the inside and crunchy like a hushpuppie on the outside. The owners are husband and wife, and they're also hostess and pit master and working feverishly in the restaurant, anxious to please and ready to refill your Cokes. Also, they have a variety of different meat sauces, from Alabama white to spicy to mustardy....all of them were delicious. Headed south to Florida or east to Savannah, this is a great stop for a memorable meal. read more

I'm a bit surprised by the lack of reviews on this place and probably wouldn't have ever come across it if not recommended by a friend who is local. I'm glad he did though as I dropped in today for lunch on my down to FL. They have recently reopened for dine in and are doing a good job of keeping tables distanced, and having employees wear masks and gloves. It'd be nice if they required those coming in and waiting on takeout to don one as well but I get it, it can be off putting, as silly as it may be. The menu isn't overly complex and they do offer specials of the day whether it be sides or otherwise. They were also nice enough to accommodate a rib and brisket place for an up charge which I appreciated as those are meats that really define a bbq joint. As for sides I opted for the collards (with turkey bits) and a brisket chili they were offering. Overall I have to say I'm quite impressed with that I ate. The brisket was probably some of the best I've had in GA, and the ribs, even if a bit overdone to me, were meaty and had great smoke to it. The sides shined nicely as well, collards came out hot, and the chili with cheese and onions was perfect and something I could've easily had a bowl of. The pc of cold buttered toast is probably the only thing I could've done without. As for sauces, they offered 5 options, of which a plate gets you a choice of 2, but the owner was nice enough to offer me a third. I'm a pretty big sauce guy even if the meat is already fantastic and btw the golden mustard, the Carolina vinegar, and white bbq sauce I tried, the vinegar is the one that stood out the most, with the white bbq being a second. All in all a great visit, I will def be back again. read more

Satterfield's - Brisket was very moist, right amt of fat. Ribs were meaty but a bit dry. - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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The best bbq in Georgia!! Doesn't matter what meat you get it's gonna be good. Amazing specials along with their normal Smokehouse menu. The go to spot for great food. The staff is great too!! read more

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Haven't had the ribs yet, but everything I've had is delicious thus far. Hard to get to during lunch because I'm just too far away but I definitely try to get my fix when I'm close. The owners really care about the food and service they provide which is rare in the days of folks just trying to maximize profit over quality of service. read more

Satterfield's catered a lunch for 50 people for me. They arrived on-time, set everything up, and the food was amazing!!! The hot food was hot, and the cold food was cold. Don't forget to order the banana pudding for dessert. It was a hit and tasted better than my grandmother's banana pudding. read more

Delicious lunch spot. Try whatever sandwich is the daily special. It will be delicious. Today it was a Cuban and it was fantastic! Creamed corn was super yummy. The collards with smoked turkey are awesome. Fries were hot and tasty! read more

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AMAZING! This is truly the best BBQ in Georgia, and quite possibly the continent in my humble opinion. I stumbled upon this little gem yesterday, and tried the brisket sandwich and catfish po-boy buffalo style. It was love at first bite...let me tell you how the brisket bends ever so gently, then melts in your mouth like butter. The catfish is seasoned and cooked to pure perfection! The service was awesome! We went back the next day it was so good, this time we were blessed enough to meet the owner, and he welcomed us like family. He even let us sample boudin sausage he was making from scratch! I'm highly recommending you run not walk to get a taste of this food experience! read more

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Flavor was acceptable and portions were just enough. I can see if this is what you grew up on you could maybe think this was great BBQ. Having traveled and sampling many styles, this would not be a must travel to experience. You could skip and go on with your life not having missed out on anything. read more

Had a nice lunch here while passing through Macon. Friendly service. Good barbecue. Some of the best collard greens I have ever had. Seating inside in the air-conditioning and outside on a covered porch. Next time I am in Macon I will go again. read more

Ben and his staff greeted us as soon as we we arrived. As first timers here, they answered all our questions and made recommendations. We had the special brisket Reuben and the 6oz brisket plate. Both were fantastic! Perfectly cooked and delicious! Collards and coleslaw were equally delicious! The fresh pickles and pickled onions were crisp and delicious. To top it off, they offered a military/first responder discount. Many thank to Ben and his team for a great experience here; highly recommend! read more

Satterfield's - Brisket Reuben and collards - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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There's a lot of hype when it comes to BBQ, and despite the fact that we were passing through and never heard of them, we stopped and OMG! Mind you, my husband has a BBQ food truck, so we are very particular. Their food is delicious, the staff is SO FRIENDLY, and please make sure you leave room for the best banana pudding I've ever had. We might have it shipped in for my daughter's wedding. read more

Satterfield's - We shared the brisket, chicken and pork meats, and the Mac, beans, and collards. SAVE ROOM FOR THE BANANA PUDDING! - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

The place is extremely dirty,, poorly maintained.. taped signs everywhere. Ordered a rib plate, and one extra side $21 total. Came with 3 sawed down small ribs. Ribs were lacking flavor, but tender. Decent smoke ring. Mac n cheese was watery, and clearly a powdered cheese disaster. Beans were from last week. Broke my plastic spoon on them. Nasty. Brunswick was very greasy, but full of good chunks. Had to add sauce to ribs and Brunswick to get any flavor. White sauce, Carolina, mustard were all 3 very poor recipes. The sweeter sauces were OK. Expected buttered Texas toast, got ONE LONE unbuttered, grilled on one side piece of very small white sandwich bread. Nasty home made pickles not even close.. Called in the order way early, even though they were dead, took 15 extra minutes to put together. I just don't understand how they stay in business? 87 health score is generous based on the grime I saw. read more

Satterfield's - $21 for 3 miniature ribs, 3 sides, 5 sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Awesome Ceasar Salad with smoked chicken! All house-made. Fantastic food and service as always.

Oh my goodness I just had one of the burgers for the Macon Burger week Smokehouse smokehouse Frito pie Burger it was off the chain good. If your ever downtown Macon before 2pm you need to try some of their BBQ read more

Satterfield's - Smokehouse Frito Pie Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Upon my stay here in Macon I looked up local barbecue and wanted to come here initially. Unfortunately, I was talked out of it by a local and was told Georgia Bobs is better. That person clearly doesn't know good barbecue. Satterfield's is far better in my opinion. First thing I noticed when I arrived was the smell of smoke, GB's didn't have that aroma which is usually an indicator that their barbecue is going to be lack luster (in my experience/opinion). I ordered two meals (one for lunch and one for dinner, don't fat shame me lol). I ordered sliced brisket and requested the moist pieces. Smelled delicious and looked fantastic. Much thicker slices than at the previously mentioned place, and not slathered in sauce (good brisket doesn't need sauce). I didn't see much of a smoke ring but it was delicious and absolutely moist, so no points lost there. I'd have no problem saying this is a good "Texas style" brisket. The only complaint I had with it was the amount of fat on the pieces I received. I'm not talking large veins of fat throughout the meat but large gobs of it on the top or bottom. I literally had to throw away about 1/3 of the meat I received because it was just big chunks of fat. As for the ribs, they have a nice bark, I noticed a little more of a smoke ring, they are tender but have a nice chew, and they tasted delicious. I can eat these with or without sauce, no problem. Most people don't judge barbecue places based on their sides but for me sides separate the good barbecue joints from the great barbecue joints. Too many places offer generic sides (bbq beans, coleslaw, and potato salad). Satterfields has all that and more. I went with the collard greens and bbq beans. The collard greens are delicious as are the beans. The beans aren't the typical out of the can baked/bbq beans. They are made in house with their own unique flavor (is that honey mustard I'm tasting in the background?). In conclusion, if you're looking for some good barbecue, check out Satterfield's. I'd have given this place five stars if it wasn't for the large amount of fat in my brisket. Everything else was fantastic! read more

Came in on a Saturday at 2 PM. Absolutely amazing barbecue. A new owner has bought the Satterfield name so please do not judge this place on its previous reputation. The brisket was phenomenal. Brunswick stew is the best I've had in the south east. They also butcher the meat for the bbq. Definitely is as good if not better than fox brothers in Atlanta. Piedmont brewery is trash compared to the barbecue coming out of this place. Turkey breast and brisket are good Meat options if you're trying this for the first time. read more

Nice environment, good service, the chicken was scrumptious. Would recommend to people who enjoy chicken or bbq

Best bbq around. Family friendly and exceptional quality. I will definitely return. The owner made me feel right at home!!!

I used to frequent Satterfield's years ago; the new version still has great food and friendly staff.

Takeout is gr8! Waiting for them to open up the dining area, which has required significant construction. The chicken, brisket and pork all have a wonderful smoke ring and aroma. Sides are way better than normal bbq places. Beans are made from scratch, which is exceptional. The beans have brisket and sauce mixed in, with a texture of beans that were dried. Almost crunchy, not mushy. The chicken was great and skin is super smoked. All in all can't wait to give it a 5 when the dining area opens. read more

Satterfield's - The burgers are huge. Pork is pulled, no sliced or chopped. Fries are extra, but are very fresh and come in a large basket. - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

I used to work with Mr. Satterfield on the base. He was such a kind hearted man. He made sure to bring his BBQ to all of our functions-so good! I hired Satterfields for my sister's 50th birthday party. They were informative, punctual and set everything up. I could not have been more pleased! To the staff, thank you for all you do! We'll be back!!! read more

Had the roast turkey plate with pork&beans and coleslaw. It was very good. Service was quick and very friendly.

So I've been here a few times. I've tried all of the bbq items available, and my take on it is that it's not really special, overall, EXCEPT the brisket. That's hella good. The item that steals the show is the hamburger steak. IT IS AMAZING. Hand-pattied, grilled, slathered in gravy, served with their wonderful fries.....I'm just so daggum excited about it. Grab a piece of their artisian bread to sop it all up...man. You can't go wrong. The boiled peanuts as an app are just the right thing, too. The mac and cheese is ok, the brunswick stew is very Castlebury's in a Can, and the sauces are all very good. Very good wait staff and a cool place to visit. Put it on the lunch to-do list. read more

Satterfield's - Yumm - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

I would eat anything off the menu anytime any day! Ben and company go the extra mile on everything they make...the standard menu is amazing and the specials are out of this world! read more

Satterfield's - Smokehouse Burger Special - Barbeque Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Dry sandwich We ordered from Satterfield's through the Waitr App. We received our Sandwiches with no BBQ sauce. When we called to advise them, the omission of the sauce was blamed on Waitr. So why would Satterfields think any of us wanted BBQ sandwiches without BBQ sauce? For the record, there was no obvious place on the Waitr app nor Satterfields Website that indicated BBQ sauce must be requested. read more

A real hidden gem! You have to know where to look for this restaurant to find it because it's tucked away off a quiet side street on the edge of downtown Macon. You also need to be there at the right time because they only open for lunch Monday through Friday. Still, for all that, it's worth going to Satterfield's for both the food and the atmosphere. Every inch of the restaurant is covered in kitschy decorations that provide you entertainment while you eat. The menu is surprisingly big and diverse for a BBQ joint, particularly on that only does lunch. As far as what to order goes, I personally suggest the fresh made pork rinds, which crackle in your mouth like pop rocks. Another must try are the french fries, which are the hand cut, fried to order variety. If you haven't tried boiled peanuts, that's something else you'll probably want to check out. Pretty much all the meats are delicious and you get a choice of their homemade barbecue sauces at your table, so you can figure out which one you prefer on your own. The staff is always super sweet and go out of their way to be pleasant and never pressure you to hurry up and order, which I for one always appreciate. If you're in Macon for a visit or you are just in the mood for some great BBQ, you really should make it a point to get to Satterfield's. read more

The brisket of beef and the turkey sandwich were amazing. They had good coleslaw and great sauces. The service was amazing and everyone was helpful, quick and very friendly. This was the perfect stop for our hungry family of 5. read more

Awesome hole in the wall bbq. Great brisket. Boiled peanuts. Best we have had in Georgia. Try it! read more

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Put this one on the list to avoid. I ordered the pulled pork with 3 sides, Brunswick stew, potato salad, and baked beans. While all the sides were OK and the stew was actually good, the pulled pork was so bad I left much of it on my plate. My serving, far from being the kind that can easily fall apart in your plate, was tough enough that I had to give up chewing on some of it. I ended up spitting it out (gross, right?). Making it even worse was the sauce. The pork arrived soaking in way too much sauce. To me, that seems to always indicate a desire in the kitchen to hide something. I did appreciate the Georgia Tech fan in the corner, having only recently asked in these very pages if anyone had ever seen a barbeque joint that wasn't pushing the Bulldogs. It appears Satterfields is a Tech place and good for them. Alas, they're not the kind of place BBQ fans should go out of their way to visit (as I did). read more

Excellent ambience. Really good BBQ. Even better smoked turkey. Great boiled peanuts as an appetizer. Overall I would put Satterfield's in a tie for first place with J.L.'s. The main difference between the two is that Satterfield's BBQ comes with the sauce already on it while J.L.'s sauce is served on the side (which I usually do not prefer.) read more

Satterfield's is easily the best bbq in Macon. It's a great spot for lunch on the outskirts of downtown, near Mercer's law school. The problem is that lunch is about the only time you can go. They keep less than banker's hours, which is why I don't give it a higher rating. Many a night I wish Satterfield's was an option but it was not to be. The sweet tea is great and I love the boiled peanuts they serve before the meal comes. The pulled pork sandwiches really hit the spot. Not too big, with a sauce that is mildly vinegary and not very viscous as bbq sauces go. I am generally not a big bean or potato salad or slaw guy (I want the q, not the sides) but the fries are tasty. If you are driving through Macon in the early afternoon, and you have the hankering for bbq, Satterfield's is the place to go. If you are driving through Macon at night, I'm sorry... for a variety of reasons. read more

Awesome BBQ, very tasty and just the right amount of tenderness. Very friendly staff. They are currently renovating the dining room so there is no seating, but don't let that disuade you from having some awesome BBQ! read more

Hands down- the BEST BBQ place I've ever been to. I really miss this great little shack of a place- especially sitting in the heated front screened in porch on cold or rainy days. And can I tell you bout the boiled peanuts? Thought these were disgusting till I tried Sattferfields... mushy yet firm and with the right amount of salt. washed down with super sweet tea it's my own little patch o heaven. make sure to oink out on the Pig special. This is a to die for combo of pulled pork, topped with slaw, maters, and pickles on toasted bread. Satterfields.. I'd almost move back to town just for you! read more

Im sorry but this is the best bbq Ive had! I have to come here everytime I visit my family from LA. The pulled pork is the best!!!!! and dont even get me started on the boiled peanuts. Dont listen to matt h. and try it for yourself!!!! My favorite is the homemade bbq sauce. Its not thick so it gets in all the shreds of the pork and gets the bun good and saucy too. Hey if you arent wearing the food by the end of the meal it wasnt good right. Load that sauce up and dig in!!!!! Mmmmm yummy. Cant wait till july to get some satterfields. Oh and the owner John is a TRIP!!!!!! John you done good boy! read more

It has potential but it seems overpriced for the Macon market. It's fairly new and the service was decent but the tea was sour, the sandwich I had (pork BLT) was decent but way overpriced at $13, the fries were fresh cut but ended up with a bunch ends. Seems lIke the Macon restaurants are getting a little high in price and I eat in Atlanta quite often. read more