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    SmokeyQ

    4.3 (44 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    1/2 Pork Spare Ribs Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    Great food and great service! Waitress was so helpful and kind. Ordered 1/2 ribs and pulled chicken sandwich. Great sides (Mac and cheese, potato salad and beans) especially the baked beans

    Your view if you sit outside at a picnic table.
    Andre' M.

    The place is a hidden gem. It's been open for over four years and I've known nothing about it. As reviewers have mentioned, it's inside the grounds of Bald Ridge Marina. You have to go thru the gate but they'll let you in. The man working was very friendly and gave us a sample of the pulled pork. It was very good and the unusual sauce was excellent with the pork. I enjoyed checking out the musical artwork, especially all of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia pictures. The even had the poster for Jerry on Broadway at the Lunt Fontaine that I had the pleasure of attending when I was a young high school boy many moons back. If you can go on a beautiful day like I did, I suggest sitting outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoying the view of the lake. The menu is pretty simple and the food is great. They said that everything but the sandwich buns and potato chips are made on site. We loved the potato salad. They're about to start selling Brunswick Stew and gave us a nice sized sample with was excellent. I'll definitely order it next time. They had three beers on draft and a few different cans for purchase. Great place for lunch. Check it out!

    Ribs, Mac, and beans!
    Kim C.

    Thankful for a great BBQ spot at my marina! Honestly best kept secret on Lanier... portions are great, NOT overpriced (like everywhere else on this lake) and everything -including the sides- have a a great, unique, and flavorful taste! Everyone was super friendly from the wait staff to the owner himself. Pictured are a couple ribs, the mac n cheese, and baked beans before. 10/10!

    Inside small and chill / awesome
    J D.

    Love it. Tiny. Accidentally found it. Would recommend anytime you are near the lake. There is a guard gate at the marine tell them you are eating and they just let you in.

    Rustic outside but really good food inside

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    2 years ago

    Great food with a beautiful view! The owner is very nice and attentive. Can't wait to go back.

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    Thanks for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you again

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    Great food & owner very friendly. Prices good too! Definitely will go back. Tried the pork sandwich, Brunswick stew and slaw.

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    Nice setting overlooking the lake and music. My ribs were very fatty. Drinks were good.

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    The ribs were outstanding. Great setting on the lake.

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    The ribs are so goood! Best service ever with great view. Would come back anytime soon!

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    One person job, impressive. Best BBQ I've ever had!

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    5 years ago

    Excellent little spot for some BBQ! Super friendly service as well. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Best wings I've ever had. Great staff! Will be back next weekend for more live music! Staff is so nice too. Great experience.

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    Great Q, the owner Rudy is really cool and makes you feel at home. The sauce is outstanding

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    Ask the Community - SmokeyQ

    The food menu looks great! Do you offer cold brews to enjoy with it?

    Absolutely ! You can't have BBQ without cold brew. We have 4 draft taps all with Georgia craft… Read more

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    My brother and nephew are in town and they looked this spot up for lunch, so we came by today…read more Plenty of parking, right off exit 16 on 400. We sat upstairs with a group of ladies playing mah jong which was cool to see. The host Gabby was nice, after greeting us we were seated in a booth and began looking at the menu. Our server was Taylor, who was friendly, helpful, and really good at her job. Never needed anything bc she was great! I started with one of their blackberry ciders, my brother got a sour. For an app we ordered a giant pretzel and it was delicious. Whole grain mustard and gooey cheese were served on the side. Hard not to want to eat more than one. For entrees I went with a Reuben with a side of tater tots. The Reuben was tasty, they shred the corned beef up so it's easier to eat, and you get consistent bites every time. Their 1000 island dressing is KILLER. It's definitely homemade and I ordered a side for my tots. Nephew got the salmon BLT with sweet potato fries, and my brother got the Philly cheesesteak with tots as well. Once he tried my suggestion of dipping in the dressing, he got a side as well. The GM Andrew came by and checked on us. Service level is great here, made us feel welcome and happy we were in here. Since I'm technically on the clock I had to head out after two ciders. I could see myself being here for hours, if I'm not careful. Support small owned businesses! Thanks to the team and especially Taylor for a great lunch today/

    We came for the first time on a Saturday around noon. They weren't as busy as expected. We were…read moreseated right away. Shelby gave AMAZING service! They do not brew their own beer (aka no beer flights) so not sure why they are called a brewery. This felt more like a restaurant. There were tons of seats, and it was very nice! The outdoor seating is downstairs (no elevator). The drink menu needs descriptions, not just names. The drinks we did have were great (strong & not overpriced). The old-fashioned had regular ice not the large square or ball ice like most old-fashioned. We did send the fish & chips back because the fish wasn't crispy. It was soggy & fishy. We did enjoy the house chips and atmosphere. We would give them another try.

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    The barbecue here is incredible. This is the best barbecue I've had in Georgia. The brisket and the…read morepulled chicken were my favorite. I also tried the sausage and burnt ends and they were also delicious. My kids tried the Mac and cheese and burger and really loved it. This is a great family friendly restaurant.

    Had family visiting from out of town. I've always wanted to try breakfast here because of the…read morebiscuits. So this morning we headed out and arrived around ten to get a late breakfast. No problem with parking, we got a spot right up front. The menu is pretty great, offering meals as well as biscuit breakfast sandwiches with an array of sides. Beth was at the front, was really helpful and patient with us since we had never been here before. Some quick questions and we were off. It's set up as fast casual. You order at the front, they provide you with a number and then we have the food delivered to our table when it's piping hot. I got the feast plate, which came with: 2 eggs (over easy), country fried steak, hash brown casserole, a biscuit, and a side of gravy. You could choose other options but this worked for me. The meal was really great- gravy wasn't overly salty, and the hash brown casserole was epic. The biscuit seems heavy when you pick it up, but it's light and fluffy inside. Country fried steak was excellent texture on the outside. Like a shell! I saw they have a hot sauce bar, and my family got other stuff- a breakfast burrito, grits, country ham, all delicious. Midway thru the meal they were putting out bottles of bbq sauce for their flip at 11 to bbq offerings. On the table I noted they had a $60 bbq deal with two meats, two quarts of sides. Serves four. Also, they have a program where you can buy a meal for someone who needs it later. There's a tree by the front that holds coupons for people to come and eat when they need it the most. Kindness goes a long way. After the meal I had a quick chat with Nicholas, Beth up front about how great the experience was, and I wanted to thank Fawn for running the food out our way. You can bet I'll be back, not just to try the bbq, but also to have a biscuit breakfast sandwich next time. Support small owned businesses! My apologies about no pics, I saw my food and immediately jumped in to dig in because it was so good looking. Thank you to the team here for a great family breakfast with out of towners.

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