Stopped by there today to grab some food and was not disappointed. The brisket with its smokey goodness hit the spot. The mac n cheese sooooo good! Y'all gotta eat there when you get the chance. Nice and friendly owner of the restaurant makes great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anastasia Coker
My first time coming to this establishment and the food is amazing, I've heard so much about it and just had to try it the rib meat just falls right off the bone and is so good you don't even have to put sauce on it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Afrin Tarin
First time in Alabama and tried this place and it was SOOO GOOOD. The food was a 11/10 and the service was a 12/10. Everyone working there was so kind and sweet. Will definitely come back if ever in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Junior Petithomme
The food is always great and sells out fast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Richard Warren
Excellent tender & smokey bbq , brisket was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Lindsey
Very friendly and food was amazing. Definitely get your money's worth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
Hands down the best BBQ place. Lots of food, very well made, and the people are very friendly. Came back the next day to get more. Thank you!
Jeff G
YES! HONEST to GOODNESS real BBQ! Had a pulled pork sandwich, asked for it on Texas toast ... No problem! Baked beans were killer. The pork was tender, juicy, super tasty, and generous! The price was right too! Can't WAIT to come back to try the ribs, slaw and Lemonade.Sorry about the pic, I'd already mowed down the beans before taking the shot! So good! Really nice folks in here, lots of smiles! Eat here!
Miller
**Smoke Ring Barbecue Review: A Masterclass in Flavor, A Lesson in Operational Chaos**
Let me start with the good—because *wow*, the food here is phenomenal. Smoke Ring Barbecue serves hands-down the **best brisket** I’ve ever tasted. Juicy, smoky, and perfectly tender, it’s the kind of barbecue that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite. If stars were awarded solely for flavor, this place would be a solid five.
But here’s the rub: the operational side of this restaurant feels like a cautionary tale. The owner clearly takes pride in his craft, but his insistence on personally handling **every single task**—from meal prep to order assembly—creates a glacial pace of service. During my visit, staff stood idle while he single-handedly juggled the chaos, leaving a line of hungry customers visibly frustrated. Even call-in and pre-orders aren’t spared; you’ll still wait endlessly as he methodically works through the backlog alone.
Inventory management is another Achilles’ heel. Running out of **pork on Memorial Day**—a barbecue holiday!—is borderline unthinkable. Add frequent shortages of sides like baked potatoes, and it feels like the kitchen is perpetually unprepared for demand. Combine this with recurring HVAC, plumbing, or cooling issues (the dining experience often swings between sauna-like and Arctic), and you’ve got a place that feels perpetually on the brink of breakdown.
The potential here is enormous, but the owner’s reluctance to delegate or systematize is holding Smoke Ring back. Hiring an operations manager with restaurant experience could transform this into a well-oiled machine. Until then, prepare for a **maddeningly inconsistent experience**.
**3 stars**—because the food is stellar enough to forgive a lot, but not *this* much. Come for the brisket, brace for the wait, and pray they’ve got AC (and pork) that day.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Courtney Hartranft
I had the loaded brisket nachos! They were amazing! The prices here can’t be beat!! I will definitely be back!
It’s the best BBQ in the Wiregrass, Alabama even! One of the only places I know that has beef ribs and the brisket is second to none!
Melba Gean Rhoden
Was amazing
Shantell Dennis
From the taste like no other barbecue, to the laughter and great energy that’s given out in this place, I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed. If you are, then it’s only right to say you didn’t laugh enough that day lol!
Chante Stephens
Unmatched🏆
The best brisket, beef ribs, tomahawks, and lamb I’ve had in the tristate🍖🥩‼️
Stopped by there today to grab some food and was not disappointed. The brisket with its smokey goodness hit the spot. The mac n cheese sooooo good! Y'all gotta eat there when you get the chance. Nice and friendly owner of the restaurant makes great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time coming to this establishment and the food is amazing, I've heard so much about it and just had to try it the rib meat just falls right off the bone and is so good you don't even have to put sauce on it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time in Alabama and tried this place and it was SOOO GOOOD. The food was a 11/10 and the service was a 12/10. Everyone working there was so kind and sweet. Will definitely come back if ever in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always great and sells out fast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent tender & smokey bbq , brisket was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly and food was amazing. Definitely get your money's worth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best BBQ place. Lots of food, very well made, and the people are very friendly. Came back the next day to get more. Thank you!
YES!
HONEST to GOODNESS real BBQ! Had a pulled pork sandwich, asked for it on Texas toast ... No problem! Baked beans were killer. The pork was tender, juicy, super tasty, and generous! The price was right too! Can't WAIT to come back to try the ribs, slaw and Lemonade.Sorry about the pic, I'd already mowed down the beans before taking the shot! So good! Really nice folks in here, lots of smiles! Eat here!
**Smoke Ring Barbecue Review: A Masterclass in Flavor, A Lesson in Operational Chaos**
Let me start with the good—because *wow*, the food here is phenomenal. Smoke Ring Barbecue serves hands-down the **best brisket** I’ve ever tasted. Juicy, smoky, and perfectly tender, it’s the kind of barbecue that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite. If stars were awarded solely for flavor, this place would be a solid five.
But here’s the rub: the operational side of this restaurant feels like a cautionary tale. The owner clearly takes pride in his craft, but his insistence on personally handling **every single task**—from meal prep to order assembly—creates a glacial pace of service. During my visit, staff stood idle while he single-handedly juggled the chaos, leaving a line of hungry customers visibly frustrated. Even call-in and pre-orders aren’t spared; you’ll still wait endlessly as he methodically works through the backlog alone.
Inventory management is another Achilles’ heel. Running out of **pork on Memorial Day**—a barbecue holiday!—is borderline unthinkable. Add frequent shortages of sides like baked potatoes, and it feels like the kitchen is perpetually unprepared for demand. Combine this with recurring HVAC, plumbing, or cooling issues (the dining experience often swings between sauna-like and Arctic), and you’ve got a place that feels perpetually on the brink of breakdown.
The potential here is enormous, but the owner’s reluctance to delegate or systematize is holding Smoke Ring back. Hiring an operations manager with restaurant experience could transform this into a well-oiled machine. Until then, prepare for a **maddeningly inconsistent experience**.
**3 stars**—because the food is stellar enough to forgive a lot, but not *this* much. Come for the brisket, brace for the wait, and pray they’ve got AC (and pork) that day.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
I had the loaded brisket nachos! They were amazing! The prices here can’t be beat!! I will definitely be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great new restaurant in ozark
It’s the best BBQ in the Wiregrass, Alabama even! One of the only places I know that has beef ribs and the brisket is second to none!
Was amazing
From the taste like no other barbecue, to the laughter and great energy that’s given out in this place, I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed. If you are, then it’s only right to say you didn’t laugh enough that day lol!
Unmatched🏆
The best brisket, beef ribs, tomahawks, and lamb I’ve had in the tristate🍖🥩‼️
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