12 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Athens

“I attended their Crawfish Festival today. From the day I bought my ticket to spending the day with them today Chris and his staff did an excellent job. I felt like family amongst them. You could tell that all staff really enjoyed what they were doing today. I will be back sometime soon to try the BBQ.“

“Stopped in today for lunch and it was delicious. I ordered the 1/2 chicken plate w/fried okra and coleslaw. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. Keep it up!“

“In February of 2025, Dawg Gone Good BBQ catered a wedding that I coordinated at the UGA Botanical Gardens. The food was AMAZING!! The owner and staff were friendly, professional, and a joy to work with! I’d give 20 stars if I could!! On another note…they have a restaurant in downtown Athens near my husband’s office so it’s very close!! I can go there and get their food often!!“

“they have the best bbq and staff! our new favorite place to eat and hang out!“

“The bacon cheddar burger was absolutely delicious! 10/10 👍“

“Lots of people lime my 278th BBQ restaurant. But my long held position is pulled is better than chopped so chopped gets a deduction. The sauce was good, BBQ was at least tender and and a decent portion. Didnt do sides as the selection was slim, but the added slaw was ok. But as for wholes in the wall, its a place to stop if your in the area of Hull/North Athens and you dont want to venture down to Butt Hut or Smokehouse. The price was good too.“

“Thank you for keeping the high standards for food that I’ve come to expect from UGA Dining Services. I know, no matter which dining facility I go to, that the food will be freaking awesome, the staff will be friendly and answer any questions I may have (and repeat it since I have hearing issues). These have been some trying times and we’re all facing things we’ve never had to face before in our lifetimes – so I really do appreciate how hard Dining has worked to follow guidelines for social distancing, for keeping the high quality of food, and still maintaining the friendliness and fabulous customer service that we’ve long taken for granted. KUDOS TO YOU!!!“

“My server was Justin and he was AWESOME!! Very attentive and made sure the food was hot and ready when he brought out. If there is a chance for Justin to receive a promotion he DEFINITELY DESERVES IT! HE WAS A 10 OUT OF 10!! GO JUSTIN!!“

“Oh my, I work at a venue that just had your food catered here for an event today… I was lucky to have tasted your sliced chicken and baked beans. Those beans are on point!!! Some of the best I’ve ever had!!“

“Best BBQ! Everything I’ve eaten is delicious! Best Brunswick stew. Always consistent food.“

“I am not a fan of corporate BBQ.....but I do enjoy theirs. The people are friendly and the food is the same. The ribs were juicy and tender, the pulled pork (my personal favorite) is always a good choice. I am from the south but my taste buds are all over the place, I like a spicy sauce and a mustard base here you can make that happen.“

“It was delicious. A coworker of mine brought me there and it was just a great experience through and through. The food was great it is a cook it your self kind of place with many side dishes and rice supplied. We got the all you can eat minus shrimp. We ended up ordering the pork belly, pork neck, bulgugi, garlic chicken. We ended up getting more pork neck and pork belly than anything else. The grill also had a Korean street corn and egg cooking around it. They had refreshing grape soju and their complementary water was crisp and tasteless. Its a little pricey but worth it! Can't wait to go back again.“