DBA Barbecue - Virginia-Highland

1190 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta
(404) 249-5000

Recent Reviews

Donna Pasto

We had a great time! Food was delicious! Best turkey I think I've ever had. They closed Sunday in VH but they have 2 additional locations. Chastain is open. The Clarkston location is soon to open. These are more casual with ordering at the counter but it's worth it. Recommend that you give them a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan R

Awesome bbq. Sad this location is closing but will definitely give their other projects my patronage.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gabriel Nordenhaag

Fantastic bbq experience. Magically good brisket and ribs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stepan Goisan (Steve)

Nice/OK place, but nothing about it stands out. Food average. Interior design, maybe good for US, but compared to many European places, it places somewhere towards the end of the line.Parking: Looks like there is plenty of parking at the parking lot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cobb Salad, Fries

Chanel Royale

We came in and were greeted and seated immediately. The waiter was a lil bit rushy as he was waiting a table of 6 as well I believe . Once seated and ordered our food we asked if we could get the hawks game and the warriors on one of the TVs since they were all playing the same college basketball game. He said he didn’t know if he could was very hesitant and said he would see. I pulled it up on my phone and was watching for a few until he eventually got the game playing on two TVs and which I was very appreciative…. But his attitude was not . We got our food ordered drinks in which I got a margarita and my date a Long Island. He walked passed our table several times sometimes even avoiding eye contact with us … it took for us to make eye coat t for him to ask if we needed anything since he had avoided us for so long . LIGHTSKINNED AND OR MIXED OLDER BALD SLIM GUY. Moves fast . We drink our drinks but he didn’t drink his because that Long Island tasted just like my Texas margarita when asked how you guys made yours he got a little snooty and said well it’s only one way 5 liquors and yea and we said it didn’t taste right he was upset about that also because we asked for it to be taken off. He took one sip and it was terrible . You guys should check the recipe… after him giving the worst customer service experience I’ve had in over a year he brings us a tiny pos system with non itemized things for 101. We pay we leave and now I am here because that was my first date and it was RUINED by the waiters behavior . He did not smile one time and did not make us feel welcomed . I’ve been in customer service for over 15 years and I’ve been through some things and have never gave off bad energy to one of my customers ever .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Chris Walter

Great food, easy parking, great service. Ashley served us and she was attentive and friendly. Also in a nice neighborhood. You get a good deal for your money will definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AshleyC

Great service and the bottomless mimosas were great! Definitely amazing value for the money. The brunch menu was just ok. Definitely could've been more variety, but i understand it's a bbq place.

Dined here on new year eve before our visit to Botanical Garden. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. The service is prompt. The Bar b que is good. My friend had the brisket sandwich and I had the smoked turkey plate. They turkey could be sliced more thinly for better texture but the flavor was spot on.

Jean Kaiser

This place could have all 5 stars but: I usually enjoy the food from here, however it was ordered through door dash this time around and there was no lid on my food, the pimento cheese appetizer. I'm very particular about food being COVERED up especially while in transition with a random driver. Question… If you ordered food thru a DoorDash, let's say barbecue and your food didn't have lids on them (fries or wings would be an exception) but an appetizer like Baked Beans or Pimento Cheese Appetizer, I just can't justify an excuse for no lids/open air, just delivered openly but in a box. How would you feel about it? The Texas toast came in a foil ball. I called the restaurant and spoke with Trevor and he apologized and said he wasn’t aware of this happening (no lids). This is the feedback I got in return but at least he’s aware of this now and will hopefully fix it. Smh

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Christeria Guilford

Waitress was a little inpatient we had just got to table and was already asked what we wanted to drink. It was our first time like let us sit and look at menu's first. Two adults and four kids that takes time to decide what the kids want then ourselves. The food was great I'll be back soon. The kids didn't care for the lemonade it was too sour needed more water and sugar to balance it out. The sweet tea wasn't strong it seemed like it was too much water basically watered down. The waitress did switch kids drinks so that was a plus. I see they have bingo and trivia night that's great.Parking: Other businesses are back there so it may be limited parking on busy days.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Plate, BBQ Place, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Sauce

Shawn Penoyer

The Reuben is very good with a nice flavor and the rye bread was also delicious. The fries had an odd taste to them, almost like the frier oil was too old or something. Also the biscuit was super tiny and not fresh at all, and at 1.50 it should be fresh and delicious, but instead it was chewy and hard. Finslly the trio of salsa, guac, and chees was just OK; neither amazing nor fresh. I will try it again in the future, maybe this was just a bad day for them.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kevin Woods

This place is not easily noticeable from the street. Drive slow when you get close. There is a private parking lot beside the establishment with limited parking shared by other businesses.This venue is pretty spacious on the inside and they seem to have a special every day of the week. I sat at the bar to watch NFL games. The staff is pretty friendly. I like that this place was not over crowded.I ordered the Big Burger with sweet potato tots. The Big Burger is a beef patty topped with pepper jack cheese and brisket. There is also some jalapenos in there. The sweet potato tots do not come with any sauce but the BBQ sauce will help.I would have given this place 5 stars but the BBQ weirded me out. They have a good variety of sauce but all the sauce are watery. I assume that the sauces are vinegar based. Couldn't you have one sauce that is not vinegar based.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Steve Dickson

We had DBA cater our rehearsal dinner for 60 at the Atlanta History Center and they did a fantastic job. The food was the right temperature, presentation was lovely, and the service staff were great. We considered some other caterers and felt that DBA was a much better bang for the buck. Thank you!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jakub Venzke

Front desk guy claimed order was picked up by someone else. He showed me the Uber tablet and it confirmed the order was active and had me as a driver. Idk what his problem was?! Clearly he gave it to the wrong person, own up to it. Unprofessional!

Jasalyn Singleton

Very good barbeque and the muffins are a must try. Cool little spot for brunch or dinner. We tries the sampler plate and it was more than enough for two people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Plate, Mac

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