44 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Kennesaw

“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“

“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!“

“Good Food and awesome Staff.“

“I had a good overall experience.
I ordered the parmesean chicken with asparagus and brussel sprouts.
The chicken had a nice crust. It was tender and seasoned well. The vegetables were well seasoned and a good crisp.
The server wasn't bad but I did have to repeat requests a couple times.
The restaurant was clean and tidy.
It warrants a recommendation.“

“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!“

“Max did an outstanding job! He even brought me a cup of water while I was leaving outside.“

“Amazing sauce, & the most delicious BBQ!! This place is a landmark!!“

“I ate here recently with some folks from church. I ordered the chicken sandwich, which was good (I might have thought this was going to have some hot sauce involved, but that's a recipe thing—the staff prepared it well!). The okra was excellent, as good as I'd make it myself or better. I have had their pulled pork and chicken here before, so I can vouch for the BBQ. It always tastes fresh, and the sauces are good.“

“Recently moved here from Michigan, and I've found my new home for the best ribs! The menu has something to satisfy everyone's taste. I've dined in and tried the to go. There are other restaurants under the same roof, but Smokehouse Q is my go to.
See you soon!!“

“The food here is OUTSTANDING! BBQ is perfect! Coming back soon with my wife so she can enjoy it! Fry was awesome and friendly!“

““I had a great experience! The food was amazing, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Kudos to the General Manager for leading such a great team and creating an outstanding dining experience. I will definitely be back!”“

“Visiting Hiram for a wedding. Went here for some peach cobbler. Let me tell you the service was nice, the owner, the sweetest, and the cobbler was slap yo mamma fantastic. Dough to peach ratio was just right. Go check them out , trust me you won't regret anything!!“

“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!!“

“Man I just had the 2 catfish plate with the fries...hitting! At least 20- 30 mins after, it was still hot and good. That real Asian hood fish flavor with the flick of the wrist. Awwready!“

“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.“

“Awesome place to eat! Love the buffet for the kiddos and the on table grill for the adults! Highly recommend the food, wait staff and vibes here!!“

“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“

“How have I never been here before and it’s so close to home?!? Really great bbq, sauces, Mac n cheese and Brunswick stew! Can’t wait to come back to try more!“

“Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q provided the meal for a tailgate this past weekend for the GWU/GA Tech. The pork and chicken were delicious. The sauces for the meat were Great. Great workers and food made a awesome tailgate.“

“Great atmosphere, food was amazing! Brisket was on point, okra, Brunswick stew is the best I ever tried, mac n cheese was perfect, greens were great! We will be back soon!“

“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!“

“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“

“Really good BQ we had potato salad , Brunswick stew , fries .. i“

“I ordered Eru & fufu, okra soup and Jollof rice. The eru was so good ? , I enjoyed the jollof rice & goat meat.My only complaint will be the okra that didn’t tasted fresh. They gave me a bowl of pepper & tomatoes mixed on the side to go with all my dishes. I recommend and definitely will be going back.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Just came in tonight food was amazing server Emily was amazing very hard worker“

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

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

“Beautiful sunset, great service“

“Went the night before mother's day. They were packed. But Teriaann, our server, was attentive, friendly & efficient! GREAT SERVICE great food!
The manager, however, pretty much stood in one place next to the kitchen door, like a king surveying his kingdom.
Other Longhorns I've been to, the manager always helps the staff when so busy & walks around speaking with the customers. Not the one on Dallas Hwy. Marietta GA. He just stood in one spot.“

“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“

“Amazing place. Heartwarming to see them give back to a community in need :)“

“My party walked in and placed a pretty sizable order. We sat down and realized the restaurant was closing in 5 minutes. I apologized and told the cashier we would take it to go- we had no idea they were closing. All of the staff were genuinely kind and accommodating, inviting us to dine in if we’d like. We did end up taking it to go (with a kind bonus of peach cobbler), and even though the food is outSTANDING- crispy and flavorful wings, juicy ribs, etc- we are impressed with the professionalism of the team working tonight.

We’ll be back! (Way before closing, next time.)“

“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!!“

“This Korean restaurant offers an impressive variety of authentic dishes, from flavorful BBQ to traditional soups and side dishes. The food is fresh, delicious, and true to Korean flavors. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. The friendly service and welcoming atmosphere make it a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Korean cuisine in Marietta.“

“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!“

“Haylee was our server and she was absolutely great!! We had the wings and the wild west shrimp as an appetizer and she paced our meal out perfectly. The burger was delicious and the chicken fingers were tender and juicy. Haylee kept our drinks and sauce needs satisfied, she is both kind and skillful ♥ next time we come we will be asking for her!“

“My boyfriend and I have come to this Longhorns for 2 years now, and it is consistently delicious and has such a great staff! ESPECIALLY our waiter Nick, he is AMAZING! Such a kind man, always recognizes us and goes above and beyond to make each meal special. Nick deserves a raise! He’s the best!!“

“Went there with my boyfriend for my early birthday dinner. Absolutely loved the food and environment. Everyone was so nice and we got our drinks and food fast . Was able to pay fast as well.“

“Fantastic steak, potato and bread for a wonderful lunch. Thank You daughter and boyfriend for lunch.
The steak was cooked absolutely perfectly with enough salt and spice to perk it up. The bread and potatoe was excellent as well.
The place was moderately busy but the service attentive.“