Came for the fish sandwich and it did not disappoint. Catfish was seasoned perfectly. Food came out quick and hot. The bun is really soft as well. The service was excellent and not annoying. The ambiance is really relaxed, the owner came out and was very pleasant. Looking forward to going back ! read more

Up Town BBQ - Inside - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

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Came here for a quick meal before a high school football game. Very friendly and fast service. The pork bbq sandwich was delicious and the fries were hot!! If you're in the area, stop by for some good food and friendly faces. read more

These guys are awesome! A family owned business that is excellent in providing great food and service! The food was most excellent!! But

Stopped in for the Brisket BBQ sandwich w/ coleslaw and fried okra. When I tell you that sandwich (no typo) melted like butter in my mouth. I currently reside in San Antonio, TX, but originally from Henning, TN, and know that Texas' BBQ isn't hitting like this. Thanks for the hospitality and great food. read more

Friendly and delicious. They catered our retirement party too. Great folks, good food!

My husband and I visited this restaurant today and we both have to say that this is the best bbq we have had since moving to Tennessee. Kelvin was a personable and pleasant owner that took care of us. His food was on point and the atmosphere was comfortable. We are going to make this restaurant a frequent stop read more

It's better than the other place in Covington. I want happy that i asked for a little sample of the pulled pork and got charged $15 for a while pulled pork sandwich. When i asked about the charge, the gentleman asked me if I wanted the bread. If you're going to charge for a while sandwich when you give me a 3 ounce sample you should let me know. read more

I truly enjoyed the ribs! Brought back memories from my youth. There was a guy who prepared smoked ribs on Fridays at my dad's business. He'd have a radio playing classic R&B and the smell from his smoker would entice my taste buds every single time! I walk in to Up Town and the aroma hits and, ironically, they've got the classic R&B playing in the restaurant. So...for me...it was a sort of flashback to 1976! First thing I ordered was the half slab....I got sauce samples of mild, medium, and hot. Hot was my favorite, but the ribs really didn't need any sauce. That's the first sign you've hit jackpot! Oh...and service? Alexis was a sweetheart! We discussed lot on the menu. She was most helpful. I love it when a server knows the menu from front to back. read more

Up Town BBQ - Half slab of ribs! - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

Service was exceptional, and food very good. The waiter was very friendly making conversation with every return to table.

Great lunch. Food and service were great! Highly recommend this place for amazing bbq!

My husband and I took a drive to Uptown BBQ Just wanted to make this post to let others know our dining experience was great Food service and atmosphere very pleasant! We will definitely be back!!! Be sure to check out this restaurant. read more

Up Town BBQ - Sorry for finger in pic. Catfish dinner and BBQ pulled dinner - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

Great food, Great service, Great ambiance, and ***AMAZING BBQ*** AND ***Catfish**. The slaw and onion rings, yes! (Chef's kiss). Enjoy a feast, then walk around the square and take pictures. Up town BBQ is truly the best! Delish BBQ sauce, slaw, and onion rings, too! Truly the best! Follow your nose & your tastebuds to this clean, comfortable place. It will be your new BBQ place. Nothing like it! read more

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A unique lunch time spot! Walk in and place your order at the window directly with the cook. Head to an indoor or out door table or give them just a minute if you want to carry out. I had the Jumbo pulled pork with slaw and a side of potato salad. The portions on both are generous. The potato salad was good, might have been made in any kitchen throughout the south. It was mustard based and crowned by a healthy shake of paprika. The pulled pork was everything it should have been. Tender, just a bit of chew, and smoky with a hint of char. I opted for the mild sauce and it was dark and rich with a molasses sweetness. The bun seemed fresh and stood up fairly well to the load of pork and added cole slaw. Service was prompt and courteous. This won't be my last visit and is just another example of why the Mid South is spoiled with quality BBQ. read more

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$20 for BBQ Plate at Heritage Festival, price gouging much more vs regular price, not fair to folks attending festival

Great catfish! It was such a big filet that my whole plate was covered! Everything was wonderful.

Based on several visits over a few years, this is a good barbecue place. Easily, the best BBQ Bologna (go for the hot sauce) around. Pulled pork sandwich was ample and moist -- again, go medium or hot on the sauce. From an ambiance standpoint, the place is pretty simple, but the music they play really makes it -- R&B, Soul, and some Blues. read more

Stopped in for lunch. This place is Veteran owned and operated and the food is top notch. Party of 4 had ribs, cat fish and pulled pork with all the sides. Everyone raved about their food. Hurry up and get in here before word spreads and you have to wait in line@ read more

We stopped here for lunch. The ribs were smoked well and tender, with a nice char on the outside. The sauce was very tasty. I also had cole slaw and potato salad. Everything was delicious! My colleague had the pulled pork with the same sides. He said it was exceptional. Not fancy at all, but it sure hit tge spot. I wish this place was in Ohio, where I live. read more

Up Town BBQ - Restaurant sign - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

Great BBQ. Fantastic friendly service. Coleslaw is delicious and pulled pork is melt in your mouth!

Some of the best bbq I ever had I recommend them 10/10 don't miss out they put their foot in this lol

AMAZING RIBS. My last night in Millington, TN and I look up some BBQ restaurants. Saw Up Town BBQ and the huge reviews and was like, I need to give these guys a try. Drove down tonight ordered the Ribs and pudding for dessert. The Ribs were awesome. They were smokey and tender (fall of the bones). Got the medium sauce as well as the beans and hush puppies. What a great place and great environment. The waitress (Alexis?) was super friendly and made the dessert herself. The owner (Kelvyn) is a great dude and fellow veteran. If anyone is looking to retire from the service, it may be worth your time swinging by, grabbing a meal, and getting some advice from Kelyvn. I will definitely be back with my group in 6 months during our next meeting. Kelvyn, as we say in the Navy, Bravo Zulu (Well Done). read more

Off the hook! I don't know why we have not been here before. Defiantly some great ribs, a great hickory apple blend cooked perfectly. Owner is a military vet with a great personality. A must try spot! read more

Without a doubt the best bbq around. The people are super friendly & you won't go without a drink. The food will shock you how much flavor everything has read more

The ribs were great. My son loved the bbq sandwich. BBQ sauce was very good and the spicy bbq sauce was the perfect heat. The chef went above and beyond to make my wife the perfect salad since she is a vegan. I would definitely recommend. read more

I bought their integrity for the price of one meal. Food was ok, but the reason for the low rating was they lied to me. I understand mistakes happen and orders get forgotten or lost, I have grace for that. I was sad when instead of just simply apologizing and asking if they can make it up to me... they choose to lie, then hustle to give me a meal I didn't order and send me on my way. read more

This place is amazing! Wonderful pulled pork sandwich did not disappoint. My husband had a bbq platter and loved it, plenty left over to bring home. Owner was super friendly. Will come back! read more

The food is great backyard bbq! Their service is also good. We did carry out so I can't speak to the ambiance.

We came because it's veteran owned. The pork bbq & ribs are good , nice and smoked. I would avoid the coleslaw and onion rings as they are not the same as advertised. Beer battered onion rings are advertised but tiny over fried minced onion rings are served which are gross. The coleslaw served is yellow (mustard based) however a mayonnaise based coleslaw is advertised. Coke advertised but Pepsi served in bottles. Water also served in bottles. Baked beans and fries are acceptable. Plastic forks and plates , very informal. $60 for lunch for 3 adults. The fried mushrooms were tiny and over fried. The catfish is a large whole filleted fish but lacked flavor. We were charged for 2 water bottles and a Mountain Dew which we never ordered. The owner turned on a running advertisement of the menu, I pointed out the differences and he made excuses for the substituted side items. He attempted to make no adjustments to the check. We won't be back. read more

If you want a very generous portion of good catfish, cooked just right, with good sides to choose from, you need to try this place. The fried onion petals were also a good appetizer! The place is clean and the service is very friendly. I would just suggest a couple of things that would make the experience top-notch ... homemade tarter sauce, instead of the little packets, would really take the good catfish plate to the next level ... real silverware (fork AND knife) instead of the tiny plastic fork would make eating more enjoyable ... and having more dining room help would make the service much more efficient, as it took a really long time because it was too much for one person to try to handle on their own. Also, I didn't order a soda this time because last time I did, I was served a can of Coke ... no cup, no ice. I don't mind canned Coke, in fact , I prefer it to fountain Cokes, but I don't want to drink it out of the can and I definitely have to have ice to pour it over. If a cup of ice was served with it, that would be much better. Other than those little tweaks, it was a good experience and we will definitely go again and try some other menu items. Come support this local family business!! They work hard and want to serve our community! Let's keep them going! read more

Up Town BBQ - Fried onion petals - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

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Recently moved to the area & this was one of the first places we decided to try. So glad we did! My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich plate & I got the catfish sandwich plate. They were both absolutely killer. Potato salad & cole slaw were fantastic as well. Takes to the owner for a bit while we waited for our food, wonderful man(also a veteran). We can't wait to go back & it will surely become a regular spot for us. read more

Fantastic veteran owned establishment. Food is excellent and the owner is super nice.

Today was my second time here. I love the pulled pork and bbq sauce..I got baked beans and fries. They were good as well. My parents got the pulled pork and catfish with potato salad and baked beans. They thought theirs was good as well. My mom raved about the fish and how good and big it was. We don't get to Covington often, but I plan to make it a point to visit Uptown BBQ more regularly and you should too!! Oh and the service was impeccable!! Mr. Wilcox waited on us as he did the last time I was there...very friendly and fast too. Thank you So much!! read more

First BBQ of the trip, did not disappoint! Everything was excellent! The owner was so friendly and welcoming! I definitely would recommend!

Excellent BBQ sandwiches! Their ribs are delicious as well! Definitely a place to try if you are looking for good BBQ.

By far, one of the best BBQ sandwiches in the area. Everything we ordered was delicious! Felt like we were at his backyard BBQ. Super friendly and clean. Money well spent supporting a military veteran. read more

I do believe these are the best ribs I've ever tasted. Would you mind opening a branch in California?