22 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Marietta

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

“Noticed that the old bbq place / Pizza Hut on Piedmont & Sandy Plains had a refreshed look, so decided to stop in & see what was new. Really glad we did ! The owner (one oof the owners ?) Darrel, told us all about the changes since they took over last January and was super friendly & helpful with menu suggestions when I told him we hadn’t been in before. Fresh made sides, and tasty, tender ribs along with several sauces (not really needed, but a couple were really nice) - the Carolina Mustard and the Habenero ones in particular for me. We will be back again and/or ordering delivery soon !“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I called ahead to make sure the beef ribs would be making an appearance today. Did not disappoint.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Timothy was kind enough to make sure we had extra corn muffins to go with my husband’s left over ribs- I had no left overs from the hand held. We have been here 3 times and it is soo yummy!“

“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 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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Omg everything was delicious and so fresh. Great service!“

“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.“

“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“

“Food is good, service great.
But overall cleanliness makes me wonder.
I see mold on the vent covers on the entire restaurant which impacts tremendously air quality in entire restaurant.
Please address mold issues in the HVAC system, ductwork , vent covers and acoustic ceiling tiles .
Thank you!“

“Had a Salmon salad for lunch. Salmon was perfectly cooked as always. Friend had the burger cooked medium. Perfect. Went at 11:30 a.m. and beat the crowd. Our server was very accommodating. I wanted all the different dressings in little cups to dunk little forkful's of salad in and Elle, our server, said no problem. So all in all, everything was a 10.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“