45 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“

“Good Food and awesome Staff.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Ian provided great customer service and the food was very good. The brisket and pulled pork were so tender that it melted on my mouth! The greens, mac-n-cheese. Corn pudding were awesome. I visited yesterday and the food was sp good I came back today with my family.“

“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.“

“Honestly one of the better City Bbq locations I've ever been too. Food was absolutely amazing, and the kitchen looked super clean. Workers had good energy, and service was great. The fact that more people don't go here is a shame.

Short story; Come here to get fat and happy. Worth every penny and every second.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Our dinner last night from Cisco’s Smokehouse food truck was amazing. The Cuban sandwich and rice were out of this world and the loaded fries with brisket were delicious as well. If we lived in the area we would definitely seek them out frequently. Customer service was also a win! Five star experience for sure😋“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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’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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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“

“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! ? ??‍??“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.)“

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

“Friendly staff, great service and fresh food. Stopped by late during the week on a day that seemed to be busier than usual. Hostess was kind and on top of things. Alex greeted us when we walked in and Lily was phenomenal as our server for the night. The spinach dip was flavorful and creamy. The rib eye and chopped steak were cooked to perfection. We're looking forward to our next visit.“

“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“

“I've been coming here for a few years. One of my favorite items on the menu is Kimchi Jjigae. It comes out boiling and is very good. The wait staff often do a double take when I order it as it's not something most Americans prefer. I've been accused of being Korean in a former life. Another standout on the menu is the Donkatsu. They give you enough for two meals, and it's very good. The banchan (side dishes) are all good. I like the potato, eggplant, and fish cakes. They also have a kimchi pancake appetizer that I've enjoyed.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“