steeleagle
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You get a 2nd vote from me. The pork skins with lemon pepper are awesome. The family that runs the place are really great people.
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Best/worst bbq in georgia!?!?
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You get a 2nd vote from me. The pork skins with lemon pepper are awesome. The family that runs the place are really great people.
GLS
Classic Southern Gentleman
Purvis's in Louisville (Jefferson Co.)
Artfuldodger
Senior Member
I recall seeing that place on the way to South Georgia. On the right heading south out of town before crossing the river.
I might have to stop there on the next trip. Thing is we usually eat Barnyard BBQ in Douglas. I guess I can force myself to eat BBQ twice.
Do they serve hash or Brunswick Stew?
GLS
Classic Southern Gentleman
Yes, they have a good B'wk stew. Open Thurs, Friday and Saturday until sold out. It's a vinegar based pulled pork which is unusual for this part of the state, but it is mighty fine. Gil
HuntinJake_23
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Best: Foggy Bottom in loganville, any Williamson Bros, Old Hickory house in tucker, Community Bbq in Decatur, Fresh Air, Big Kev’s Bbq in Madison
Worst: Shane’s, Bub-Ba-Que in woodstock, Smokin poboys in Winder
Worst: Shane’s, Bub-Ba-Que in woodstock, Smokin poboys in Winder
killswitch
Senior Member
Heavy's BBQ in Crawfordville if it hasn't already been mentioned. Good stuff !!
that place sucks sooooooo bad. I won't eat there again, although my kids love it. I tell em to bring me mickey D's on the way home with it.
Stroker
Senior Member
Mac's in Warm Springs. If you order the hot be ready with something real cold to put out the fire.
FootLongDawg
Senior Member
Another vote for Jim's Smokin Q in Blairsville. That cherry wood he smokes with makes some delicious ribs. Only drawback is long lines and short hours of operation.
Dub
Senior Member
I've tried most of the stuff on their menu after Famous Dave's closed down. I know it sounds crazy....but that chain restaurant had some killer Q. My family loved going there every week.
Sconyer's is not a place I care to go.....but work, golf groups, etc outings have seen me there over the years.
The only meat I'll order is their smoked turkey. It's edible, at least. The rest of it...not so much. Folks say their hash is good.....I'm not a fan of hash, in general....so I can't really say.
Some of their sides are good.
Doesn't say much about a BBQ restaurant when real BBQ enthusiasts go there and just get a vegetable plate.
Maybe I'm becoming a grumpy old guy......but I simply avoid BBQ restaurants for the most part. It's something I'd rather do myself. Same thing with steaks, burgers, chicken, pizza and wings.
When we eat out and I'm able to pick the location.....it's seafood, sushi, Mexican or salads.
I haven't tried Willie Jewel's, but have heard some positive reviews.
Shane's Rib Shack is a bust.....about the only thing I'll get there is the chicken salad sammiches.
TinKnocker
Senior Member
I feel like odd man out here but I will say it anyways:
I have always been underwhelmed by Fresh Air. IMO, other than location, the BBQ is no different than Sprayberrys.......which many people seem to agree ain't all that.
I work in downtown ATL, so my favorite local to work is Fox Brothers. If I am on the north side of town, Fat Matt's is also really good. Back home, in Phenix City just across the river from Columbus, my favorite was always Smokey Pig. I always pick up 2 chipped sammiches anytime I go home to visit.
Outside of those 3 places, I'd just prefer fire up my own smoker.
I have always been underwhelmed by Fresh Air. IMO, other than location, the BBQ is no different than Sprayberrys.......which many people seem to agree ain't all that.
I work in downtown ATL, so my favorite local to work is Fox Brothers. If I am on the north side of town, Fat Matt's is also really good. Back home, in Phenix City just across the river from Columbus, my favorite was always Smokey Pig. I always pick up 2 chipped sammiches anytime I go home to visit.
Outside of those 3 places, I'd just prefer fire up my own smoker.
hopper
Senior Member
The McRib
Artfuldodger
Senior Member
You like Lloyd's BBQ?lol
Artfuldodger
Senior Member
I like Fox Brothers OK, I like Fat Matt's better. Fox Brothers can get rather crowded at times.
TinKnocker
Senior Member
My office is 5 minutes from Fox Bros. We typically arrive at 11 for lunch to beat the crowd.
Tomorrow we’re going to Fogo for Brazilian “bbq” for lunch. If you consider that bbq, it’s definitely high on the list of top quality!
lagrangedave
Gone But Not Forgotten
Is Harold's still open in Decatur?
hopper
Senior Member
Just did a polished concrete floor for a guy in Gainesville, he brought us lunch from some place. Awsome BBQ great stew. He gave me the guys card that was rubber stamped on a piece of cardboard.
Lost the card cant remember the name. He said it was a hole in the wall of the side of the rd. Maybee 306
Anyone know this place?
Lost the card cant remember the name. He said it was a hole in the wall of the side of the rd. Maybee 306
Anyone know this place?
gma1320
I like a Useles Billy Thread
Best in Georgia
1. Evans in villa Rica
2. Daddy dz in Atlanta
Best I've ever had is smokin Joe brown's in gurley, Alabama but they retired and are gone now.
Worst
1. Some place in Thompson I cant remember the name of.
1. Evans in villa Rica
2. Daddy dz in Atlanta
Best I've ever had is smokin Joe brown's in gurley, Alabama but they retired and are gone now.
Worst
1. Some place in Thompson I cant remember the name of.
DannyW
Senior Member
I think that's the the Hickory Pig...it's north Gainesville near the lake....on Thompson Bridge Road. It fits the description...a hole in the wall...a REAL hole in the wall...and the owner stamps out a business card on a piece of cardboard. But good BBQ from the one time I ate there...real good.
This place was featured on one of those "best BBQ" feature pieces in some southern themed magazine...maybe Southern Living? Anyway, it's worth trying...and the owner (Phil) is a hoot!
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Artfuldodger
Senior Member
My family also liked Famous Daves. I'm not sure what happened to them. That place has changed a few times since Famous Daves left. It was a Flying Cowboys for a short while. They got one in Douglas that's pretty popular.
Willie Jewels we didn't care for but we like Shanes OK for a chain. We eat so much bbq when we go to Douglas we don't need any here.
I would also agree with you on Sconyers being overrated. I usually get the Chicken. The Turkey as good as well.
