Smokey Bear's BBQ & Grill

Found this gem while traveling from Gatlinburg, TN to Chicago, IL. I LOVE BBQ and I am also gluten intolerant, so this was an oasis in a sea of McD’s and Taco Hell’s 😜 Try the Spicy Sweet BBQ, so good! All sauces and seasonings are made in-house and gluten free 🙌🏻 Gluten free buns weren’t dry like I usually encounter. Tator tots were crispy bites of perfection! I can’t say one bad thing about the place. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive! Offered multiple refills and to-go cups… that’s unheard of in Chicago! Definitely coming back next time we’re in the area! Thanks for a great meal!!

Note: I got the BBQ pulled pork and topped it with coleslaw. My husband got the BBQ ranch burger and he said it was amazing (and he is quite picky). We both cleaned our plates!

I have been patronizing this location for many years. In my previous iteration/public identity as a top-level Google guide I had over 9 million views and under that profile this location had almost 10,000 views. The reason for it is they have mastered perfectly what smoked beef brisket should be. It is not too salty, it is delicate almost like a fine steak, it has a minimum of fat and it never has a burned crust, it is not over smoked and it has no off or strange flavors. It is delicious by itself. If I could order a plate of nothing but a half a pound of this meat that is all I would eat. It does not need sauce, although their sauces are excellent you have four or five different house-made sauces and they are truly fine without being overwhelming. This particular trip, my party also had the smoked chicken wings and the pulled chicken sandwich which were both also excellent. Don't judge a restaurant by its appearance you'll see what I mean this is not the perfect venue, but the food is top notch, always definitely recommend! There is an irony of this location is that it is in the home of the Kentucky Fried Chicken Museum which is literally right down the street - the thing to see in Corbin is not the museum the thing to see and do in Corbin is Smokey Bears!

Amazing food great service

The food tasted good and it came out quicker than expected. The salad was really large, enough for two people. I would have given more stars but unfortunately the wait staff didn't come back and ask if we needed anything or if we wanted a refill on our water or tea. They were not busy so it wouldn't have been hard to check with our table.

If you haven’t had the Spicy Pig Taters at Smok E Bears, you’re seriously missing out! These things are downright addictive. Perfectly crispy taters loaded with juicy pulled pork, spicy kickin’ sauce, and melty cheese—every bite is a full-blown flavor explosion. The heat hits just right, and the smoky pork ties it all together like a backyard BBQ in your mouth. It’s the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-bite and just say, “Damn, that’s good.” 10/10 would recommend—bring a friend, or don’t. You won’t want to share!

Nice, small BBQ place. Got BBQ sauce on my baked potato... now I like BBQ sauce on my baked potato.. surprise!

Passing through and stopped for dinner! Loved it!

Food was really good very happy with my experience

Visit first time today. Was well worth the drive from Richmond. Caitlynn G was our waitress and was wonderful.

We stopped by and ate here during a family trip from Russell county and was more than pleased with the restaurant. Great atmosphere, clean facilities, and amazing food. If we’re ever back through Corbin, this is the place we will eat!

We are from TN but love coming to KY! Go CATS! Found this place in a whim and glad we did! The American Pig Taters (BBQ pulled pork tater tots) were absolutely amazing! The ho cakes were fresh and just like my Mammy used to make! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu! The Pulled Pork is fantastic!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pig Tators, Sweet American Pig Taters, Homemade Potato Salad

Food was so good especially the Pulled Pork and the Service was great as well. Definetly will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pig Tators, Sandwich, Homemade Potato Salad

Food is always great ! Ate there many times. Will eat there many more times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Stopped in before close on a drive north, and wow. Big portions, great sauces, and super fast service. A must stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re driving through Corbin, KY and don’t stop at Smokey Bear’s you’re gonna want to turn around.

Service: My family and I were served by the sweetest lady who didn’t stop smiling the whole time we were there. Incredibly warm and kind.

Food: I polished off a “Jailbreaker”, two sides of BBQ beans, fried okra, and some cornbread. Personally, I’m not a huge cornbread lover to begin with— so aside from that, I’m recommending it all. Also, in terms of BBQ, there is a great balance between smoke flavor, seasoning, and meat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Sandwich, BBQ Baked Beans