Smokin’ Pig catered our wedding in Carrollton, GA. Telisha and her staff were an absolute pleasure to work with. The food was so good and the display and set up was perfect! I would absolutely recommend Smokin’ Pig. They worked hard to make sure everything was perfect!
Terry Cagle
Great food and good service.
Reviewer ..
I was very impressed by this family-run restaurant, because they pay attention to all the tiny details - from the bathrooms to the lighting to the condiments - and the food was delicious. Let's start with the service: we found them to be very friendly and willing to take time to explain the menu, and to show us our options. We were helped by three people: the owner, our server, and a young woman who delivered the food, and all three were attentive, without hovering. The food itself was very yummy, and tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the BBQ Platter and the Chicken Fried Steak, and both were delicious. Nothing was greasy or dry, and we found the BBQ to be moist and tender, and the steak to have the perfect amount of breading. The sides we ordered were Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Mac & Cheese, and all three were excellent. The baked beans come with a touch of pineapple, which was nice, the coleslaw did not contain mayonnaise, (which I'm used to), but it was still REALLY good, and the Mac & Cheese was surprisingly light and fluffy, and full of flavor. (I'm used to having it served very dense and usually with much more oil.) So this was a very refreshing change of pace, but quite welcome. Also, deserving special mention is the gravy which was SOOO good. I never do this, but even after I had finished my Chicken Fried Steak, I had some gravy just by itself, and it was just perfect. (And believe me, I'm not someone who would normally just eat gravy by itself.) Afterward, we ordered a slice of the Pecan Pie, (with a side of ice cream), and it was pretty good. It was light and easy to slice, as compared to some I had last week by a company which supposedly specialized in it, but made it so dense that it was like cutting through cold caramel with a fork. So this was definitely a huge improvement, but I think I'm more of a Brownie guy than a pecan person. As far as the restaurant itself, it was very clean, well-lit, and the bathroom was kept up quite nicely. (It looked like something you'd see in a nice country, home, more than in a business.) The decor shows nice personalized touches that you'd expect to see in a non-corporate restaurant, such as framed news clippings of local athletes, and other memorabilia which how that this restaurant has genuine ties to the community. The kitchen looked brand-new, (which it turns out it was), and it was very bright and clean inside. I stopped to tell the chef how much we enjoyed our meals, and he was friendly enough to ask what we ordered, and was nice enough to take a minute to talk. The bottle of BBQ Sauce on the table was clean, and didn't have the usual greasy streaks that are common in so many restaurants. [My only minor complaint is that I hope they add Tabasco to their list of available hot sauces.] All in all, this was a great experience, and we plan to visit again and again. Which is why I'm baffled by a couple of the reviews I saw that rate them with a on or two-star rating -- particularly when it comes to the seasoning. The person who called the food "BLAND" was obviously not talking about the meal I had, which had seasoning which was spot-on. And, as mentioned above, our experience with staff was very attentive, even on a Saturday Night. Nobody was rushed or hurried, and all the patrons seemed to be getting their food in a timely manner. So, Smokin' Pig will definitely be seeing us again, because they earned it.
Serendipity I.
Anyone from , Bowdon already knows this is the best place for BBQ , but to all, and, or anyone just passing through pur small town here in, Bowdon I'm letting you know this is the place for best BBQ around, or for that matter I'll bet our BBQ from, Bowdon smokin pig beats your own home towns BBQ cooking 100 to 1 #!! Stop in , and try a bite, you won't regret it I'll promise you this #!!
Leslie A.
Fast friendly service and delicious generous portions make this an awesome stop! The Smoked Wings were some of the best I've had and the Ribs were amazing! Thank you Savanah and the rest of the staff for a wonderful visit! Unfortunately, we have to get back on the road and what we really need is a nap!
Velorific 1.
Overpriced especially for very mediocre BBQ. The day I stopped by (To Go Order) all they had was Pork. No Beef ( another strike against them). Take my advice, do yourself a favor: EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Sisga1981 ..
They have great BBQ, but everything else needs help. The food is BLAND. The catfish has a great crispy breading but ZERO seasoning. The Mac and Cheese needs serious help. Bland and runny. Baked beans, green beans, all bland. No fried okra on the menu which is always a must for a BBQ joint. The staff is nice but seriously disorganized. You never have one particular server. Just a bunch of old ladies wandering around like their lost. I asked one for a to-go box. She walked off then walked back by my table to attended another table...no box. The server that took our order, asked her for a box and our check. She said another lady was giving out the checks. She went and got me a box. The lady with the checks came over and said "oh I didn't think y'all were done eating." (We'd been done for 10 mins). I've been here several times and it's always like this. Unfortunately there aren't too many BBQ joints out this way. But, the BBQ meat itself is delicious and the staff is friendly. Everything else needs some help.
Hailey M.
We love Smokin' Pig. Delicious food, and the staff always treats you like family! Great service, very clean. They just remodeled, and everything looks great! We love the mural painted outside the door.
Matt Raettig
Great food!! Great service!!! Must go if near Bowden. Thanks for the hospitality.
Telisha and her crew catered our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. The food was amazing and the staff killed it with the set up. Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our day. We can’t thank y’all enough. I highly recommend The Smokin Pig for your wedding, they will definitely make it special.
Raquel P.
Baby backs were a little dry and too big for baby backs. Brisket was also dry. Did not care for Brunswick Stew or the potato salad and the bread is toasted only on one side. The dessert in the salad bar was a peach cobbler which did not look too appetizing.
J. Madden
Good bbq and sides
Kirk T.
Stopped in for lunch at the Smokin Pig Restaurant in Bowdon GA. While on an antiquing adventure. Had quite a few trucks out front so we thought it could be good. The food was very good. I had the Hamburger Steak and Mushroom Gravy with a side of yummy Potato Salad and really good Mac and Cheese. $9.95. My wife had the Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad that was piled up with tasty BBQ Chicken. $10.95. Service was prompt and friendly. Servings were plentiful. Dessert menu looked good but we were stuffed. The ambience is of a typical small town Cafe - BBQ joint. They were doing a brisk sit down and take out business! The place was very clean including the restrooms. The prices were very reasonable. They had a full menu of BBQ as well as Steaks and other items. Parking was just out front. We will definitely stop here again! Very nice!
MarkandLaura Green
The food was delicious! Facilities were clean and the service was great!
Always great food and service!
Smokin’ Pig catered our wedding in Carrollton, GA. Telisha and her staff were an absolute pleasure to work with. The food was so good and the display and set up was perfect! I would absolutely recommend Smokin’ Pig. They worked hard to make sure everything was perfect!
Great food and good service.
I was very impressed by this family-run restaurant, because they pay attention to all the tiny details - from the bathrooms to the lighting to the condiments - and the food was delicious. Let's start with the service: we found them to be very friendly and willing to take time to explain the menu, and to show us our options. We were helped by three people: the owner, our server, and a young woman who delivered the food, and all three were attentive, without hovering. The food itself was very yummy, and tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the BBQ Platter and the Chicken Fried Steak, and both were delicious. Nothing was greasy or dry, and we found the BBQ to be moist and tender, and the steak to have the perfect amount of breading. The sides we ordered were Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Mac & Cheese, and all three were excellent. The baked beans come with a touch of pineapple, which was nice, the coleslaw did not contain mayonnaise, (which I'm used to), but it was still REALLY good, and the Mac & Cheese was surprisingly light and fluffy, and full of flavor. (I'm used to having it served very dense and usually with much more oil.) So this was a very refreshing change of pace, but quite welcome. Also, deserving special mention is the gravy which was SOOO good. I never do this, but even after I had finished my Chicken Fried Steak, I had some gravy just by itself, and it was just perfect. (And believe me, I'm not someone who would normally just eat gravy by itself.) Afterward, we ordered a slice of the Pecan Pie, (with a side of ice cream), and it was pretty good. It was light and easy to slice, as compared to some I had last week by a company which supposedly specialized in it, but made it so dense that it was like cutting through cold caramel with a fork. So this was definitely a huge improvement, but I think I'm more of a Brownie guy than a pecan person. As far as the restaurant itself, it was very clean, well-lit, and the bathroom was kept up quite nicely. (It looked like something you'd see in a nice country, home, more than in a business.) The decor shows nice personalized touches that you'd expect to see in a non-corporate restaurant, such as framed news clippings of local athletes, and other memorabilia which how that this restaurant has genuine ties to the community. The kitchen looked brand-new, (which it turns out it was), and it was very bright and clean inside. I stopped to tell the chef how much we enjoyed our meals, and he was friendly enough to ask what we ordered, and was nice enough to take a minute to talk. The bottle of BBQ Sauce on the table was clean, and didn't have the usual greasy streaks that are common in so many restaurants. [My only minor complaint is that I hope they add Tabasco to their list of available hot sauces.] All in all, this was a great experience, and we plan to visit again and again. Which is why I'm baffled by a couple of the reviews I saw that rate them with a on or two-star rating -- particularly when it comes to the seasoning. The person who called the food "BLAND" was obviously not talking about the meal I had, which had seasoning which was spot-on. And, as mentioned above, our experience with staff was very attentive, even on a Saturday Night. Nobody was rushed or hurried, and all the patrons seemed to be getting their food in a timely manner. So, Smokin' Pig will definitely be seeing us again, because they earned it.
Anyone from , Bowdon already knows this is the best place for BBQ , but to all, and, or anyone just passing through pur small town here in, Bowdon I'm letting you know this is the place for best BBQ around, or for that matter I'll bet our BBQ from, Bowdon smokin pig beats your own home towns BBQ cooking 100 to 1 #!! Stop in , and try a bite, you won't regret it I'll promise you this #!!
Fast friendly service and delicious generous portions make this an awesome stop! The Smoked Wings were some of the best I've had and the Ribs were amazing! Thank you Savanah and the rest of the staff for a wonderful visit! Unfortunately, we have to get back on the road and what we really need is a nap!
Overpriced especially for very mediocre BBQ. The day I stopped by (To Go Order) all they had was Pork. No Beef ( another strike against them). Take my advice, do yourself a favor: EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE.
They have great BBQ, but everything else needs help. The food is BLAND. The catfish has a great crispy breading but ZERO seasoning. The Mac and Cheese needs serious help. Bland and runny. Baked beans, green beans, all bland. No fried okra on the menu which is always a must for a BBQ joint. The staff is nice but seriously disorganized. You never have one particular server. Just a bunch of old ladies wandering around like their lost. I asked one for a to-go box. She walked off then walked back by my table to attended another table...no box. The server that took our order, asked her for a box and our check. She said another lady was giving out the checks. She went and got me a box. The lady with the checks came over and said "oh I didn't think y'all were done eating." (We'd been done for 10 mins). I've been here several times and it's always like this. Unfortunately there aren't too many BBQ joints out this way. But, the BBQ meat itself is delicious and the staff is friendly. Everything else needs some help.
We love Smokin' Pig. Delicious food, and the staff always treats you like family! Great service, very clean. They just remodeled, and everything looks great! We love the mural painted outside the door.
Great food!! Great service!!! Must go if near Bowden. Thanks for the hospitality.
Restaurantji Recommends
Telisha and her crew catered our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. The food was amazing and the staff killed it with the set up. Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our day. We can’t thank y’all enough. I highly recommend The Smokin Pig for your wedding, they will definitely make it special.
Baby backs were a little dry and too big for baby backs. Brisket was also dry. Did not care for Brunswick Stew or the potato salad and the bread is toasted only on one side. The dessert in the salad bar was a peach cobbler which did not look too appetizing.
Good bbq and sides
Stopped in for lunch at the Smokin Pig Restaurant in Bowdon GA. While on an antiquing adventure. Had quite a few trucks out front so we thought it could be good. The food was very good. I had the Hamburger Steak and Mushroom Gravy with a side of yummy Potato Salad and really good Mac and Cheese. $9.95. My wife had the Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad that was piled up with tasty BBQ Chicken. $10.95. Service was prompt and friendly. Servings were plentiful. Dessert menu looked good but we were stuffed. The ambience is of a typical small town Cafe - BBQ joint. They were doing a brisk sit down and take out business! The place was very clean including the restrooms. The prices were very reasonable. They had a full menu of BBQ as well as Steaks and other items. Parking was just out front. We will definitely stop here again! Very nice!
The food was delicious! Facilities were clean and the service was great!