For openers, if you think the best barbecue is usually found in the worst part of town, in a place with bars on the windows, and just enough grease on the table to write your initials - then this isn't it. This is a barbecue joint (anyplace that serves barbecue is, by definition, a joint) just off the highway in Valdosta, Georgia... and worth all the confusion created when Waze takes you a block too far, and Yelp says they're about to close their doors for the day, which just wasn't the case. The Woodstack BBQ Tavern came into being in 2015 when three guys bought an old liquor warehouse with a monstrous photo of the Budweiser Clydesdale team pulling their famous wagon spanning the front wall. No deal if the building didn't come with the Budweiser mural. Two of thee three, Justin and Randy are running the place now and about to open another in Thomasville. For a guy who has spent a lifetime in pursuit of the perfect barbecue (read my more than 120 barbecue reviews from across the country on Yelp), this is a jewel worth all the confusion finding them and finding them open. Other reviews touch on the friendliness and they're right on... call for info (are you open, Yelp says you're about to close), to when you come thru the door, place your order and pay the tab, it/'s like your back home neighborhood diner. Lisa seems to be keeping things under control out front while folks in the kitchen keep the great 'cue coming. And at good prices. We had the three meat special (with two sides) for $28, but only after some freshly cooked, well seasoned pork rinds ($11 for a healthy serving)... Burnt ends (started by Arthur Bryant in Kansas City more than 50 years ago) were tender, flush with flavor and a great choice. The ribs were good complete with a validating smoke ring, but the best of the threesome we gorged on was the pulled pork. Some of the best the Brown Shoe Gourmet has enjoyed in some time. We skipped their fries (frozen with seasoning) and had their homemade chips (excellent), slaw (slaw that was just that) and fried Brussel sprouts for the one amongst us who doesn't understand that's not a legitimate barbecue joint side dish. She raved about them and made sure there was some left to take home. Go figure. Turns out we missed out on one of Woodstack's best known sides: homemade onion rings. Who knew? Sauces? Yes, three of them: a thin pepper and vinegar, a mustard based sauce and the traditional very slightly spiced tomato sauce - by far the best and worth buying. And while a lot joints now give you half ounce cups of sauce (or make yu stand in line to choose from too many (City Cue are you listening?) Woodstack puts freshly filled bottles on the table. What a novel idea - sample without holding uo a line- letting the customer decide which sauce and how much? A negative? There was one. No colorful tee shirt to add to the collection of more than 200. The dining area is spotlessly clean as are the rest room; the foods is really good and almost all homemade (they use post oak as is the wood of choice throughout Texas) and the hospitality, led by the smiling ball of energy that is Lisa, is outstanding. Five stars to Valdosta's Woodstack. We'll be back next trip south. read more

Great food great service great people I love this place the staff are great always friendly I eat there often

This place was a very family friendly restaurant offering a variety of bbq meats and comfort food. The service was good and the food will keep me coming back again. We started with chipotle hummus and an order of the pork rinds. The pork rinds came out still popping. It was so yummy seasoned perfectly and pair with a sweet jalapeño dip. The hummus was topped with feta. I wished the pita was not so crunchy but it was still good. The main dishes were all great and the portions are large. We had the battered shrimp, burger, and chopped steak. The sides all were good. My favorite was the buttermilk fried okra and Brussels sprouts. Don't come if you're on a diet. It's hearty southern comfort style food that will leave you in a food coma. There were still other menu items I want to try. I've been told to ask for the burnt ends, but when we went, they did not have any. read more

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Stopped here while passing through Valdosta after seeing all the great reviews, so maybe our expectations were a little high. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to them. The smoked chicken was cold, the collards were overly salted, and the biggest disappointment was the burnt ends -- they were mostly just chunks of fat rather than meat. Service was slow but friendly. Sadly, we wouldn't stop here again. read more

So stopped in here as we were looking for a dog friendly restaurant after a vet visit in the area. Super glad we did. The staff was exceptional, with even the one of the owners checking on us. My wife and I love good BBQ and had some of the best around the country. The ribs had a nice bite through while still being tender and juicy. The sliced brisket was moist and had a really nice smoke ring on it. They had three barbecue sauces on the table all mad in house 1) original a sweet and smoky bbq, 2) a mustard based sauce, and a pepper vinegar sauce all of which were very good. Now the sides were some of the best I have had in a long time. 1) roasted brussel sprouts in a maple glaze, 2) braised cabbage with bacon, 3) braised collards, and 4) Cajun fries. The restaurant was very clean and spacious. We will definitely be back on our next trip through. read more

An absolute gem in Valdosta. The food, service, and atmosphere are all great. I usually get the pulled chicken sandwich. The fries are good, but the mac n cheese is INCREDIBLE. read more

Absolutely fantastic! The food is delicious and the service is next level! HUGE shout out to Abby who took care of us like family

Great BBQ burnt ends very tender, husband had a whole chicken only ate half, great portions, beans and coleslaw were very good! Great servers read more

The most amazing lunch today at Woodstack BBQ Tavern! Fried pickles & double dipped wings started off the meal with a bang. Our main course consisted of a chipped brisket sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich, lemon pepper wings kids meal, & a Mac & cheese buffalo chicken wrap that was a daily special! I don't think we could have eaten another bite as we indulged on the delicious meal. Everyone left full and happy with a plan to come back and try something else! read more

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Great food, Friendly service! Sat outside in the barn and listened to some live music. It was great@

After driving 400 miles from Florida on our way to Kentucky, we were craving Georgia BBQ. A charming hideout almost hidden off the highway welcomed my husband and I with the warmest hospitality and deliciously mouthwatering Southern goodness. We both ordered The Dirty South handheld, which was an enormous "muffuletta-style" sandwich that exudes incredible flavors. It was decked out with tender pulled pork, melted pimento cheese, thick sliced pickles and topped with a one-of-a-kind mustard sauce. Oh the sauces! Three different kinds-- all homemade and all outstanding. Our side choices were the melt-in-your-mouth butterbeans and WOW the whole fried okra, which was crunchy, savory, and thinly breaded. Uniquely, the restaurant closed at 8:15pm. Such fun! read more

I'm in search for the best bbq in Valdosta. It was my first time. I had pulled pork. I thought it was weird to pay extra for a bun. But hey. I ordered okra. It was whole fried okra. Usually okra is cut up and breaded. I have never had it whole. So it was different. And hard. I wish it would have been sliced and fried. It I just wasn't use to okra served that way. The collard greens were good. Pork wasn't fatty. It was tasty and I used sweet bbq sauce. My friend had a burger. And enjoyed it. We will be back. read more

Only went there because Smoke N Pig was super crowded being Fathers Day, and Woodstack only had 3-4 cars in the parking lot... I found out why. Service was medicore. I ordered Burnt Ends (which was not even on the menu), and server did not know the price. Portion was disappointingly small. I don't know what cut of meat it was, but it was definitely not brisket... Tough and chewy, and drowned in store bought bbq sauce. They do not serve Baked Beans - WTF? Green beans were Italian beans straight from a can. Steak Fries were potato wedge fries.. Frozen from a bag. Son ordered a Hamburger, it was mediocre Daughter ordered a French Dip sandwich, but received their version of a Philly steak sandwich. She had to ask the server for Au Jus (because he had served her the wrong sandwich) I visited Woodstack a couple years ago, and had not returned because I was disappointed. After this visit, I won't go back. read more

We happen to be out sightseeing in Valdosta today. Needed some place to refuel and the husband found this place. The food was amazing, everything was delicious. What really made this a wonderful experience for us was our server Lisa who we found out was the bar manager. She was extremely friendly, out going and made our visit very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.​ read more

Pulled pork, collard greens, Brunswick stew and brisket were mouth watering good! Cajun fries with spicy ranch were good too! Definitely would come here again! Some of the best collard greens I've ever had and I'm from the south! read more

My wife and I recently visited Woodstack and were left pretty underwhelmed. The service was great--can't fault the staff for being attentive--but the food was just okay. They've changed the menu since our last visit, which caught us off guard, and not in a good way. We ended up spending $65.00, but most of the food went to waste because it wasn't impressive. My wife had a Coke, and I stuck with unsweetened tea. Honestly, we weren't thrilled and don't plan on going back. Restaurant looked the same on the inside but the new menu change was not for the better in our opinion. read more

Nothing make a college football Saturday better than BBQ from the state of Georgia. Valdosta is a town blessed with more than one good BBQ joint. I saw high reviews for Woodstack so I had to try it out. I arrived as they opened on a Saturday and was immediately greeted and seated. There are TVs in the bar area that has some dining tables as well. I went with the 3 meat with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and potato salad. My rank of the meats would be pulled pork as #1, ribs, then brisket. The pulled pork was tender, mixed well with all the sauces, and had a soothing, smoky flavor to it. The ribs looked impressive and the presentation of these ribs were Wow! But I felt like they needed to be a little more gentle on the jaw. On the other hand, the brisket was too chewy. The mac and cheese had shells for the noodles and seemed to have more than one type of cheese mixed in. The potato salad is a solid mustard base but seemed like it needed to be whipped a little more. There was too much chunky, potato flavor. There are 6 sauces: white Alabama (have to ask request), original, sweet and spicy, North Carolina vinegar, Southern Mustard, and Carolina Mustard. My rank of the sauces are as follows with a brief description. 1. Original - solid, homemade tomato base with a hint of sweetness that went well with everything 2. Sweet and Spicy - like the original but spicier 3. Carolina Mustard - a mustard-base with a good mix of spices, I found I loved it the best with the ribs but it went well with the pork 4. Alabama White - Mayo-based like Bama white sauces - little sweet but strong on the horseradish 5. North Carolina Vinegar - vinegar base but needed more punch 6. Southern Mustard - similar to the North Carolina vinegar except with mustard added but also needed more punch Sweet tea was refreshingly, sweet! Overall, a solid BBQ joint. The presentation of the ribs would make anyone's mouth water but the pulled pork was better especially with the variety of sauces. read more

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Woodstack is the perfect option for BBQ. During my stay in Tallahassee I made the stop here to pick up some BBQ. They have a quick and easy side door for pick up orders which made it simple. The spot is usually busy though so I did have to wait a little but it was worth it. I ended up getting their "Pick Two" option and their Fried Chicken Sunday Special. For their Pick Two option, I got brisket and ribs. The brisket was the star. It was flavored perfectly and very delicious. The ribs were okay. It didn't fall off the bone and wasn't good as the brisket but still very good. This also came with steak fries tater tots and complementary bread and pickles. The steak fries were seasoned and were very nice. The tots were nice and crispy on the outside and I enjoyed them. I didn't care for their complementary bread but the pickles are sooooo good! As for their Fried Chicken Sunday Special, I choose their dark meat option. On Sundays, they also had other fried chicken options, such as their white meat one. The meat I got was okay. It was good but not amazing. Oh and I also had some mac and cheese and coleslaw which were also okay. For sauces, I tried a few but my favorite one is their Alabama White Sauce. It is a really good creamy horseradish and mayo sauce. It had the right amount of spice and went well with all the meats I ordered. I highly recommend it. The Original sweet and spicy is also good but I wish it was a little more spicy. The food is super cheap. The vibe is barn yard style which I like. The people working here are very friendly and pleasant to talk to. I would definitely go back and recommend for BBQ. read more

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My wife and I recently were traveling through Valdosta Georgia when we smelled this wonderful smell in the air. It was from Woodstock barbecue Tavern. The food was great. The service was excellent and the ambience was down Home country. I would recommend stopping by for mouthwatering barbecue. read more

we were here at 5pm on a Wednesday and only one other couple. That was a li scary. we stayed and had a wonderful meal. service was great. Burnt Ends, coleslaw and bro was fantastic. oh, and the country music really set the mood. read more

We used to love coming here 2 years ago...not anymore! No burnt ends...they don't make their own pickles anymore and it was just very underwhelming. No baked beans or potato salad--at a BBQ joint? Very nice staff but I'd skip it! read more

Woodstack is a must if you want to eat really good BBQ! Not only is the food good, but the ambiance and vibe of the restaurant gives you the rustic and homely feel. We went there for lunch while visiting Valdosta and it did not disappoint. I had the Thunder Attack sandwich and it was huge! This bad boy filled me up. The pork and brisket was really juicy, the chicken was just lost in all the other meats...did not look for it, nor did I care because the brisket was perfectly tender and with some good fat on it along with the perfect pork. Onions, peppers and mushrooms were good add-ons. The toast that tied it all together perfectly buttered and toasted. I had potato salad as my side and it too was good. Final thoughts: if you have a decent appetite and you both pork, brisket and chicken...get the Thunder Attack...in-fact they said this was the most popular sandwich on the menu. One thing, wish I could've washed it down with a cold beer, but unfortunately, it was 1100 on a Sunday and apparently, county rules (maybe state or city) that alcohol isn't served during that time and day. read more

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Service was good but food was decent. Got the wings and they came out overcooked and very small. The burgers were done great but the meatloaf came out cold. read more

RIBS! RIBS! RIBS! Did I mention RIBS? I got the RIBS. OH MAN, the RIBS! The RIBS! PERFECT, those RIBS! Nicely 'almost' charred on the outside, these RIBS. The RIBS were juicy dripping good on the inside, get some bibs! Crunchy bite POW followed by a mouthful of juicy WOW RIBS! TONS of wonderful flavor, ribelicious the RIBS! St. Louis style is the state of these RIBS! GET THE RIBS! I know these RIBS were right on cue because that's what my Favorite Fab One chose, too! (She usually does more 'refined' menu items, no fib) Sidney(a she!) served us, our guide to the savor flavors. She took our orders and laughed when we both had dibs on the ribs! Make your BBQ quest THE BEST! Drive past Smok'n to become a Woodstack guest! read more

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We were passing along Valdosta, needed to stop & have lunch. Found this place on Yelp. We were not disappointed! Great service- staff were so friendly! We had the chopped brisket dip - loads of meat on the bun with melted cheese & mushrooms, the side chosen was baked bean. Brisket was so tender & flavourful, baked beans had chunks of meat, sweet but not overly sweet. 1/2 baked chicken with 2 sides - that was the juiciest chicken with great smoked flavour in it. Sides were fried whole okra, the batter coating was very good, with a touch of coarse salt on it, crunchy on the outside, not slimy at all. The beast sandwich was very good too, ordered a loaded tater totes with pulled pork Brunswick stew was intriguing, do we ordered a large bowl, it was loaded with Lima beans & pulled pork & chicken with veggies.... Very tasty with a touch of vinegar taste. The soup was tasty & very nicely done. 2 meat with 2 sides - pulled chicken with sausage, mac n cheese & fried okra All the food was good, we are very glad that we stopped here. read more

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Food was good but not great. Service was excellent...friendly and prompt. The pork was moist but did not have much of a smoke flavor. The okra, slaw and mac and cheese had good flavor and I'd recommend. Beans were fine but I'd trade them to try another side. One issue I had is they were out of ribs and sausage the day we were there, and it was only 1pm. Burnt ends were fatty and, again, did not have a particularly noticeable smoke flavor. read more

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Have to say this is the real deal. Came here with my kids and grandbaby and loved it!! Casual diner atmosphere, checkerboard table cloths, plethora of bbq sauces and condiments . Service was spot on with good attentive servers and staff. We started with the great fried pickles the expanded out to multiple entrees and some IPAs from the bar. The beef tips sandwich was not your standard but I loved it. Chunks of meat, potatoes , veggies and white melted cheese , paired with Roasted Brussel sprouts and slow cooked turnips made my day. The brisket is dead in perfect. Burnt ends, great flavor, coming back to get mom some. The Smoked half chicken was tender, great flavor with the spiced bbq sauce and fried or their homemade pickles and carrots and Texas toast was spot on. Good sweet tea, cold beer, price points quite fair, very pleased here with the night and service - especially with a baby. Highly recommend! read more

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Very good bbq with excellent service. Large beer selection. Had the burnt ends and the Brussels. Recommend both. Very clean and fast. read more

I only have wonderful things to say about this place! Anytime we are in Georgia we need to have some barbecue!! Exploring Valdosta/Lake Park area was no exception! You can smell the bbq from the parking lot and I am not complaining. The decor indoors is simple, typical bbq and fairly big. You can also sit outside! Service was excellent. Attentive and super sweet server. Their menu has so many options for starters so we choose a few and it fed 4 of us! We were stuffed! Their burnt ends were one of the most powerful pieces of meat I have ever put in my mouth! Cooked perfectly, tender and the sauce was amazing! They sell out so dont be disappointed if they dont have any when you arrive! Their brussels sprouts were outrageously good. The honey glazed over the lightly seasoned goodness was incredible. I literally scooped up every last mini piece! The fried eggplant was oh so yummy with hot sauce and ranch- what a perfect pairing! Lastly the fried green tomato homemade sauce was the best part of this dish. Creamy and paired well with the tomato. I wish I could say more about this menu but, only ordered apps. I'm sure their sandwiches and entrees are nothing short of excellent! Great place for a family outing! Would totally recommend this bbq awesomeness! read more

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Mr. P and I were driving home from our Georgia Weekend and we wanted a Southern Style BBQ feast to end our trip. While I was driving he did the searching and came up with this place. We made the trip, just so you know, this is NOT just off the exit, it's 2 miles off 75, to the east at exit 22 for anyone making the journey. It's WORTH it. Also don't get confused as we almost did. It's not the PIGGY one. Go to Woodstack, the building is unassuming, but once inside, you're hit with the scent of meat and it's DELICIOUS. We were seated by our Hostess/Waitress, Katie, who was wonderfully pleasant and warm. She took our order for drinks and answered our questions about the food, and then let us look at the menu a bit before she came back with the drinks and took our actual order. We placed an order for fried pickles, both of us placing an order for the 2 meat combo, one with brisket and sausage, cole slaw and beans, the other with brisket and pulled pork, potato salad and side salad. Well let me tell you, that when Katie brought out a tray FULL of fried pickles, Mr. P and I looked at each other in disbelief because there was NO WAY we would be able to eat all that AND our food. GOOD LAWD! Seriously the portion size was huge and I'm not embellishing here, I took a picture and posted it. There was enough for 4 or 5 folks The meals too, were enormous! The sides were MORE than generous and the brisket... That brisket was to die for. A crispy, crunchy thin coating of the spices, that tender, juicy fat and the meat was so succulent. Talk about delectable. DAMN. Yeah, we had leftovers, I'm sure he enjoyed them the next day. This is now on our trip radar. When I travel to Georgia, this will be a MUST STOP destination. I hope it becomes one of yours too. read more

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Great food. Decent price. Great service both eat in and as takeout. Will come here again

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Comfortable atmosphere. Smoky Bloody Mary was good and the Brussels sprouts were amazing. We also had the burnt ends. They were great as well. read more

We stopped here on our way south. We called in for a carry out. The staff was following covid precautions. They were helpful and friendly.We both ordered the burnt end sandwiches. The burnt ends were incredible . They were slightly smokey, and very tender. The flavor was phenomenal! I got the greens for my side. They were a little spicy and had a vinegar flavor. The best I've ever had! My Husband ordered the loaded tots for his side and thought they were very good. The sauces were very excellent! He liked the original and I liked the sweet and tangy one. I highly recommend this place! read more

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One of my favorite BBQ places. I don't get by much as I live in Tampa. But when I drive through GA I make it a point to stop there. I'm never disappointed with the service or food. My favorite is the burnt ends. But you gotta get there early or they'll be gone. Another favorite is the Dirty South sandwich. read more

We have dined inside and out and both were lovely. Really good food. We've been back several times when visiting Valdosta.

I ordered 2 meals because I work from home and wanted to have 2 nights of dinner. one meal was meatloaf but got chopped steak. Note never leave without checking bag first. Chopped steak is something I would never order. If I want bad tasting Hamburger without a bun. The young lady could have been truthful. Just because she described it doesn't mean I ordered it. Came home and stuck it in the Fridge. Looked today and realized she ordered the wrong thing. called in advance to see if they would replace it and was told they would. there were others who were picking food up at the time and she even made sure their orders were correct. When ordering make them read what you ordered. She left the front before we finished the order to help another customer. She finished my order and Unfortunately I trusted she did it write. Never trust because there is her story and mine. Woodstock mears are disgusting. The vegetables are great. Service depending on who you are not good. They don't care that your a senior citizen. Again verify what you order before they finalize. the order. FYI left a more than worthy tip!!! read more

One of the best BBQ restaurants in the area with a rotating chef's special, a variety of homemade sauces, and desserts made by a local pastry chef. A full bar and friendly staff makes this one of our favorites! read more

Everything is great! Great service, fresh food! The pepper jelly with the pork skins is delicious!!!

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Woodstack BBQ Tavern - Barbeque Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

We've eaten here several times since moving to Valdosta and every time the food has been amazing! The last time we ate there, we sat outside in the custom built, sliding picnic tables. So cute! Everyone is super friendly. Highly recommend. read more