This barbecue will appear in your dreams. Such a great…read morerenovation of an old pharmacy and soda fountain. A line out the door on Friday but easy service with no wait during the week. Our table tried pulled pork sandwiches, homemade potato chips, Brunswick stew, and Mac & Cheese. Everything was delicious. "South in your mouth" Star of the show was the Brisket cheesesteak sandwich. Incredibly delicious. The next visit we will definitely save room to try the Blueberry cornbread pudding with moonshine glaze. We live 5 hours away. Worth the drive for sure !

This place won the best BBQ on the FoodNetwork for a reason. I had the beef cheeks, which were out…read moreof this world- so tender, with the slaw and white cheddar Mac&Cheese. Everything was amazing. Keith ordered the pork ribs and the they were just as amazing. I love that you can add homemade pickles, jalapeños and chow chow from their " side bar." You can tell that they are home made- I could have eaten a whole dish of the picketed jalapeños! Small, unassuming spot with some amazing BBQ!

Stopped here for lunch and it was very good. She had the chicken tacos which she really liked. I…read morehad the sliced beef sandwich and it was excellent. We both had beans on the side which had nice chunks of pork in there. Very tasty. It wasn't really crowded so we got in and out quickly. The decor of the place is upscale bbq, very comfy and clean. Prices are very reasonable for the area. Give them a shot you'll be glad you did. They also have a nice selection of craft beers!

LEGIT SMOKEHOUSE !!!…read more About as mountainesque of a restaurant as you are going to find in the Smoky Mountains. Big gravel parking lot (do not spin out your tires). Two ways to enter - straight up stairs or multi level stairs, each depending on your knee strength - optional wheel chair accessible entrance at the front with a single handicap parking space. Upon entry, the scent of bbq smacked me right in the face. Greeted by two staff members and the bbq pit master. Not expecting a craft beer bar inside but it had a big brew selection on tap with cocktails and wine too. Ordered three full slab of bbq ribs with cole slaw and shoe string onions for $34.00, thought it was pricey until I saw the plate coming toward me by the server with two half slabs (see pic). The sheer girth and weight of the ribs were worthy of the price point. Bit into the first half slab and at the same time got a whiff of the sticky charred meat. Holy S*** it was fall off the bone moist with a nice smoky sauce, which brought an immeditate tear of joy to my left eye. I put some sweet sauce on my slab and onto my onions for added bliss. I have to commend them for the flavorful coleslaw with a light tang of vinegar. Lately, I have been getting bland coleslaw at restaurants but took a leap of faith here and was rewarded handsomely. The gender neutral ADA compliant bathroom was clean with a rustic theme. Dark wood walls with an oval mirror hovering above the wall mounted modern sink. Little gift shop at the entry door slinging Highlands Smokehouse items. Wonderful experience here and would recommend it highly to anyone that loves bbq in North Carolina.

Excellent across the board. Great ribs and brisket. Sauce and sides were great as well. Service…read morewas warm and friendly. Brunswick stew was so good I took some home for the next day.

Decent spot for bbq. Not the best that I've had, but pretty good. And prices were fairly reasonable…read more Got the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and toast. A lot of food, and I was really full. The Brisket was only okay. A little dry, even though I had requested the point (fatty part). Probably would not get this again. Ribs were decent, although they didn't have very smoky flavor. Almost as if it were cooked on a pellet grill. The highlight were the Sauces, which were great, and there were a bunch of options The pecan pie was terrible unfortunately. Recommend just skipping desert, especially since the food portions are large. Clientele were mainly elderly, so even though we arrived early we had to wait. And when we left, the place was almost empty.

A stop we make at least once every time we are in Cashiers. The BBQ is excellent, the sides are…read morebig and everything is very tasty all with a touch of pure country as it's not in some new fancy building As for ambiance it's pure country baby

We stopped in for lunch, We set on patio with our dog. My…read morewife had the Nachos, Homemade chips were wonderful. Loved the place. If your in the area it's very good place

Couldn't be more impressed with the food and the service from the lovely ladies at the wood fired…read moregrill. I've eaten there a handful of times. Top notch ribs where the bone falls right out, amazing brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. The Cuban sandwich is so good that sometimes if I get there towards the end of the night, they're already sold out! Definitely recommend checking them out if the opportunity presents itself.

This is some delicious food!!! We've gone a few times since opening. It's been consistently…read moredelicious! And service is great with a pretty quick wait time for fresh food. We got the pulled pork sandwiches with baked beans sides first. Those baked beans have some secret ingredient I can't put my finger on, but my tastebuds were very happy. Portions were generous. Our second trip, we both got the pulled pork and smoked chicken tacos. Ingredients were super fresh and yummy. The salsa was so tasty! But so is the bbq sauce, so I tried it both ways. I preferred the bbq sauce on my tacos. Nice to have options. Now if they have their banana pudding, you won't be sorry you tried it! Honestly, I thought, "banana pudding? Meh". But I gotta say...banana, pudding?! HECK YES!!!! You're welcome... ;)

Wonderful place Great food ribs so good needs no sauces kind owner/server sat outside Perfectread more

The BBQ is good. My only turn off has been I saw the owner tell someone if they ate outside on one…read moreof the picnic tables they must purchase bottled water from him. They couldn't use the water they were drinking in their car. He stated they were a small business and needed the income. Personally I don't drink water out of a plastic bottle due to the plastic. I just found this to be rude and controling.

Good barbecue and service i i'm running first been there a few times and I'll tell you it's good…read moreevery time I go there. The brisket is awesome while the protecting his political friends instead of protecting kids. He should never be a senator

This place is popular so make reservations. There is a good reason it's popular and that's because…read moreit's delicious!! It's a lively and fun restaurant with a lot going on. The meals are large and shareable. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. My favorite part was dessert, the peach cobbler and banana pudding were homemade and so satisfying. I would go back just for those. It seems to be a favorite with locals and tourists alike. If you're in the area don't miss this opportunity to send your tastebuds into euphoria!

I haven't been to the Dillard House in decades, and man, I've sure been missing out! We went for…read morebreakfast today, and it was incredible! Everything tasted great and they had the best grifts I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and go for a visit. It's worth the trip!

This was our third trip in the past 24 years and the food was inedible. Crunchy Lima beans, vinegar…read moresoaked coleslaw, soggy chicken, cold pork loin. It was the worst meal I've ever had at a restaurant. The staff did not understand our requests. There was a language barrier. They were not attentive. The atmosphere is no longer cozy but sterile and generic, it feels like you're at a Hampton Inn. We will never return.

The pulled pork sandwich was solid. . The pork was tender, and perfectly smoked, with just the…read moreright amount of char to give it a delightful texture. The sandwich was generously portioned, served on a soft, slightly toasted bun that soaked up the juices without becoming soggy. The pork was just slightly dry in my opinion. What truly sets this place apart, aside from the food, is the atmosphere. The friendly, laid-back staff made me feel like a regular, even on my first visit.

Absolutely loved the food. Sweet tea and soda refills felt limitless. Everything was delicious and…read moreseasoned to perfection. But MOST of all the service was top tier. Our waitress was attentive and so welcoming. This was our first time at Oinkers and it will not be our last. Half of our party is from out of state and this was the truest definition of southern hospitality I wanted them to experience! She made everything that much more special. Five stars!!!!

We used Yelp to find this place--and WOW were we impressed. We wanted the smoked turkey and…read morecollards but they didn't have any that say. We made an easy pivot to the brisket platter, potato salad, beans, slaw, and Brunswick Stew. My husband and I shared it, and it was plenty for two. If we'd stayed another day we would have gone back. It was the best food in the area. We loved the outdoor porch and seeing the lake. A friendly employee chatted with as he wiped tables. The lady at the counter was a bit curt, but we'll overlook that as I'm sure the lunch rush wore her out. We told our friends how much we enjoyed this place. Then we found out they'd catered their son's small Covid era wedding. Look ahead for the limited days and hours. We'll be back!

I'm not sure where y'all are used to eating BBQ, but among the six of us getting six different…read morethings, NONE of them were stand-out. All the meats -- and definitely all the sauces -- were simply mediocre... dare I say even a little bland. Another small annoyance; noticed when we sat down that their seats have fabric over cushions... in a BBQ restaurant... =stained jeans.