34 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Acworth

“The food was delicious.. I loved the brisket and ribs. I tried the holiday tasting it was so good the potatoes, apple cobbler and sweet potato were moist and flavorful. Not a fan n of mac n cheese, but everything was delicious.City BBQ is a must.“

“5 Stars
If you’re looking for real barbecue, look no further. From the moment you walk in, the smell alone lets you know you’re in for something special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the ribs were perfectly smoked with just the right amount of bark, and the sides — don’t even get me started on the mac and cheese and cornbread. You can tell they put love and patience into every plate they serve.

The staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home, like we were old friends dropping by for a meal. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and every bite was packed with flavor. Easily one of the best BBQ experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommend — I’ll definitely be coming back (and bringing more friends with me)!

- Cliff“

“If you’re looking for some amazing food at prices that can’t be beat, pull up.The food is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and you can tell it’s made with care. Portions are generous and the sides are just as good as the main dishes. And as mentioned earlier, the prices are super reasonable and you can’t beat it, I highly recommend!“

“I take my client out to eat twice a month and we have went to different restaurants in Acworth and she wanted some barbecue so a neighbor of mines had told me that they had a good barbecue pork sandwich but she didn't like the barbecue pulled pork,pork in the ribs was too fatty and the macaroni cheese was dry and didn't have no taste to it, only thing that was good was the fried okra and the roll ,and the Sprite at the machine it was nasty. she didn't like the coleslaw cuz it had pieces of the core all in it, so she took about four bites out of her pulled pork in a olive baked beans sell for a teaspoon of it but she said she didn't want to come back we should have asked for a refund but she said it was okay she just won't come back“

“I had Uncle C's for the first time this past weekend. The owners, a mother and son, were extremely nice and helpful. They operate out of their food truck amd the food they are putting out is amazing! We had the dark and white jerk bbq, bbq ribs, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and rice & beans. Everything was well-seasoned and tasty. The chicken and ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was on point. We will definitely be visiting again...soon!“

“Did the Brunch buffet today. Everything I sampled was good to excellent. Definitely no complaints. All the staff were helpful, courteous, and smiling. JD even played a pinball game with my 2 grandsons. My only complaint, if you want to call it that,was being charged for ice tea. Trust me, that won't stop us from going again. EXCELLENT!!“

“I’m giving a 5 because normally it is a five however I got what I normally get which is half slab and 2 sides and it wasn’t hot at all not sure what happened the last time I visited I even followed 2 people that walked out and paid for thier meal because of my belief in how good this food is I always promote them on my tik tok page so when I placed my order the lady said hey ur the TIK TOK BOY yea she said BOY this was the moment I decided I won’t come back haven’t been called boy since I was a boy but I’ve always gotten great service and hot food maybe they was having a bad day and learn how to address men as men NOT BOYS“

“Love their Turkey and Dressing! But today somebody is crazy on the salt! Great place for Veggies!“

“I just want to say thank you to the staff here at Longhorn. A week ago I had to put my dog down and called to get a steak to give my boy a great meal before he crossed over to the other side. I called in to find out what a steak cost by itself. I mentioned it didn't matter because it was for my dog and he only had one more day on the earth. I went in to grab it and pulled out my wallet and to my surprise the to go server let me know that things were taken care of. It might not have meant anything to you guys in the grand scheme of things, but it was a great gesture in the middle of a hard moment and I'm forever grateful for the act of kindness you guys showed. Thank you!“

“10/10 For service and food. Hands down one of the best meals out I have had in a while. The owner was so down to earth, offered suggestions, and answered questions. Food was hot/fresh/plentiful. I can't wait to go back.“

“Just want to give a shout out and a great big THANK YOU to Scott's Walk-Up Bar-B-Que in Cartersville. Yesterday we were already stressing a little at work when we realized we had about 20 more guests than expected, coming to a very special, upper management, retirement luncheon. We left immediately and ran into Scott’s a few mins early for our pickup, in hopes that we could buy extra food to have enough. We told them where we were from and that we were there to pick up our order but needed to add to it if it all possible. They started looking at each other and things quickly felt a little uncomfortable, and sheer panic set in for us. We told them we had been talking to Julie and they said, “we don’t have a Juile. You must have ordered from the Scott’s in South Ga!” Dear Lord did the panic set in then!!! I said we have 70 people coming for a retirement luncheon in about 45 mins! Can you please help us??!! They asked what we needed, which included six butts with slaw, potato salad and beans and more tea. They quickly went to work and had us out of there in about 20 mins. THEY SAVED US AND WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL!!! And, as always, their food was amazing!! Please go support this business!! They are in Cartersville on Tennessee St. And keep them in mind if you are having an event in the area and are looking for great BBQ. They will take care of you! Thank you Scott’s Walk-Up Bar-B-Que!!“

“Last week stopped by Big Shanty Smokehouse in Kennesaw, Georgia. I’ve been going here for years and always has been one of my favorite places in Georgia. Paul Holden of Willingham's World Champion BBQ recently took over as the new owner in August and excited to see what he continues to bring. He’s top notch pitmaster in the competition world but also has been in the restaurant business as well. I got the brisket which was amazing and also some of their signature Turkey ribs (Friday Special) and of course some Brunswick stew and Mac & Cheese. Everything was very good and will be back soon. Currently they are open Wed-Thursday 11am-2pm & Friday-Saturday 11am-7pm. (So stop by and see them.) Ynot Georgia BBQ👊👊 (social media all about Georgia bbq) #ynotgeorgiabbq #4gabbq #brunswickstew #gabbq #goodeats #localeats #kennesaw #kennesawga #kennesawgeorgia #whatshappeninginkennesawgeorgia“

“If you’re in North Marietta and craving some good barbecue, Smokehouse Q is a spot you definitely need to check out. It’s located in a Krog Street Market-style setting with a bunch of different restaurants, but this BBQ place easily steals the show.

The moment you walk up, the smell of smoked meat hits you, and that’s when you know you’re about to eat something special. The potato wedges, mac and cheese, and baked beans are easily some of the best sides around, full of flavor and cooked just right.

The Reuben sandwich is the standout for me. It’s great on its own, but when you dip it into their spicy BBQ sauce, it goes to another level. The BBQ sandwich is also really good, tender and packed with that smoky flavor you want from a proper BBQ joint. And the ribs are absolutely amazing juicy, perfectly seasoned, and fall right off the bone. Plus, the prices are very fair for the quality you get.

There’s rarely a long wait, and the food comes out hot and fresh every time. If you’re anywhere near the area, make sure to swing by Smokehouse Q. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back the next day for another plate.“

“Love the drive-through option at this location. It makes me feel like the food will come out fast and it did. Customer Service is nice and the building is pristine as I expected for the Woodstock area. I’ve eaten at City BBQ chain several times in Sandy Springs. It’s funny that most locations have the same rating (4.3 or 4.4). I believe it’s because this place is incredibly consistent. You know when you come here that you can find something good to eat. Not everything is on the wow level, but it’s good and that’s a good thing.

Not many meal deals and the menu isn’t very elaborate but some variety. The ribs and everything fried is pretty good. Prices are fair in “today’s market pricing” although at mom and pop shops you may get a bit more quantity, but maybe not as much consistency and speed.

The little brisket platter at $11.49 looks small but it was enough for me. When you add two sides & a drink + a tip if you’d like, you’re $20-$25 for a lunch barbecue brisket meal. You could get the sandwich with a side for less if you want the breading and less meat. It had a little smoked taste, which I liked, I prefer long cuts on the brisket instead of these squares, some cut thick and some cut thin. Looked dry-was a bit dry on first bite but easy to chew, when I dipped it in the barbecue sauce, it was fine. I was looking for that pink smoke rim on the meat.

I am particular about mac & cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, so to save my stomach any issues I typically pick the safer options which are green beans, baked beans, fried okra, hush puppies, french fries, onion rings. The green beans were delicious with a good amount of meat inside. Not sure if it was turkey or pork. The okra taste was delicious but because of the oil, I definitely needed that soda to wash it down. I was quite sleepy after this meal.

Overall, because of the consistency and cleanliness, I’d recommend and come back here. I could order the ribs and brisket again, wish they had more sides like collard greens, baked potato, steamed okra, peas, southern style potato salad, corn on the cobb or kernels, corn bread. It does say city BBQ, not country BBQ, lol.“

“Really disappointing. We used to go here when it was owned by Sam and Dave. That was a long time ago. Recent visits convinced us not to go any more. Both pork and beef dishes were primarily fat, and the potato salad was dry with weird texture around the edges. And don't get me started on the lack of cleanliness. Sitting at a booth, the wooden walls were filthy--really disgusting. No, I don't own or work at or know anyone who has a competing bbq place. Just can no longer recommend this one.“

“Try ot all , sampler is where it's at“

“I love Rodney’s, the grilled catfish is so yummy. I was so sad when I hurd that they had closed the doors, I was shocked because the people of New Hope loved Rodney’s. My family had been there too many times too count, order their banana pudding for birthday’s and holidays. I had ordered food for the East Paulding football coaches and food for the team. I have never had nothing bad too eat at Rodney’s, so if you haven’t ever been go. The breakfast is awesome, and then lunch after church or Friday nights. Thank you for opening back up Rodney’s from this customer that totally enjoys coming and eating there. Pat Bryan“

“Spent a Saturday with some friends on the lake and came here for dinner. A buddy of mine had the Catfish and wasn’t too impressed as it was quite dry but the rest of the food was delicious; fantastic shrimp! Service was impeccable & we throughly enjoyed the entertainment. Looking forward to coming back! ? ??‍??“

“The food was fresh and good portion sizes the staff was great my friend and I r visually impaired they were so nice to help us order our food great visit we will go back“

“We bought two pot pies and loved them. We went back and bought five more. We can say the chicken and jambalaya are both delicious. I cannot wait to try the others. They also reheat well!“

“I can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner. Everything was just delightful. The smoked meats were marvelous and the jams were fabulously tasty. Topped with wonderful service and a chill atmosphere Crooked Tree is my new favorite place.“

“Did the Brunch buffet today. Everything I sampled was good to excellent. Definitely no complaints. All the staff were helpful, courteous, and smiling. JD even played a pinball game with my 2 grandsons. My only complaint, if you want to call it that,was being charged for ice tea. Trust me, that won't stop us from going again. EXCELLENT!!“

“I dined here recently and it was the best experience ever! The food and the staff were amazing. I highly recommend dining here!!!👍👍“

“It's a food truck. It's hard to find good fried fish in Cobb. I ordered the fried whiting with sides of collards and rice n beans. The fish was fried and seasoned perfectly, not salty at all. The rice and beans were the best I ever had. I wonder if they sell a pint size of the rice and beans. The collards were good, too. I loved the food, a good value for the money. I will definitely stop by the next time I'm in that part of town.“

“The food is amazing! I’ll definitely be back. It would be nice if there was a Rome, Ga location.“

“We visited the Cartersville location for a family members birthday. My boyfriend ordered his steak cooked medium well. When it arrived at the table it was well done. He was not happy but did not return it or say anything to our server. I ordered the Chicken and Strawberry salad. When it arrived, there was no Chicken on it. I made my server aware of the fact and she got me some Chicken. A family member ordered Chicken Fingers/Nuggets. She said there was alot of breading on them. It was rather cool in there and I am not one who normally gets cold.“

“All the way from O H I O...just moving to Marietta didn't want to cook and right down the street I found delicious 😋 soul food. Thanks Tamika“

“Food is good, service great.
But overall cleanliness makes me wonder.
I see mold on the vent covers on the entire restaurant which impacts tremendously air quality in entire restaurant.
Please address mold issues in the HVAC system, ductwork , vent covers and acoustic ceiling tiles .
Thank you!“

“Smoked chicken and salad bar with a side. Bring the take home box because it’s too much to eat.“

“Terrence was the best in every aspect this Gentleman deserves more recognition due to the fact that he takes care of his customers beyond and above expectations, I’ve never had the pleasure to be taken care like I did today. I wish and hope that he can be promoted, Nick was an amazing Manager whom listen and appreciate our critique and our input on his restaurant and personal, this place is a 5 star in everything. We love to dine in our country and every state we touch down in but I’m not going to lie I will definitely make this my home to for ever occasion that I’m here in Kennesae GA. I wish to say Terrence we love you appreciate you and God Bless you, you’re and amazing person and you will always be in our minds every time we are here.
This is the type of service and customer care every restaurant should have , you guys should be in the restaurant gods manual on how it needs to be ran. Thank You Nick and Terrence and the Crew. Yall made our night we appreciate you guys from our hearts.“

“Went there for the very first time today, Father’s Day, to celebrate my son-in-laws birthday.. it was such a fun experience, the food was excellent and our waiter was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We all did the hot pot experience, but I will be back soon to do the Korean barbecue grill experience. The food was very fresh and I would highly recommend this place!“

“Whenever I crave red meat, Longhorn is my restaurant of choice so I’ve been to plenty of Longhorns in various states, and last night I was deeply impressed with how the hostess (the tall one) handled the crowd last night. I saw the parking lot was full on a Thursday night so I called ahead to know if the wait was going to be long so I can go somewhere else since I had a very productive day and I was hungry, but the hostess was so efficient and organized that I barely waited 10 minutes. My waitress and the store manager were all very helpful but the way the hostess was running things in the front, she was on it. She was a great first impression and I see leadership potential in her if that’s her desire.“

“First time going tonight, definitely will be going back! Outstanding!“

“We’ve been coming here for years and love this location! Great service and food! Yolanda is the BEST server and should train all future servers!“