The staff were all amazing and the food was wonderful... especially the pulled pork, chicken tenders, and the BLT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kyerra price
Sandwich wasn’t season at all and beans was hard !
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jessica Buzbee
5 starts since there is nothing around this place that is even close to compare. We would also go back. We just needed a pit spot but we past civilization and kids needed to pee and it was near lunch time (11a). The local sheriffs were eating here when we arrived. Bathroom was clean. Foodwise-Kids did not like the fried chicken tenders. BLT was good. Baked potatoes was very good. And fresh bread with butter was warm and delish. It got crowded with locals when 12p came around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helene Johnson
Excellent food and service. If you have never tried this, PLEASE DO. We drive 45 minutes to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Candance Sartain
The smoky mountain tenders are soo good! Fresh loaves of bread and you can buy them to go only $1!!
Lilly Wolf
Delicious absolutely delicious. The bread!!Parking: Always have a good place to park. Never more the 10steps to the front doorKid-friendliness: Family oriented all around great peopleWheelchair accessibility: No stairs anywhere.
Great local place to eat with great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak
Deb Griffin
Ordered takeout of a few burgers and pasta. Everything was a hit!! Will be returning. Generous and delicious portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger, Nachos
Sherry Sullivan
The staff is energetic and professional love to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Hanke
My favorite part of the sample platter was the ribs. The pulled pork was pretty good and the smoked chicken was really good but the ribs were hand down the best.
On a quick trip to Mendenhall for business purposes I had a craving for some really good bbq. Having had the pleasure of eating here before I was on a mission!!!Being that the restaurant closes at 2:00pm and reopens later, I checked the clock and it was 1:50pm and I still had 2 or 3 miles to go.Needless to say, I arrived safely with approximately 7 minutes to spare before closing time! Hurriedly I rushed to the door and got in “just in time” to place an order to go.The service was stellar and the sweet girls at the counter were just that! Very Sweet. And then….. the long awaited, drooled over food was bagged up and out the door I went. Business accomplished, I head home…having to smell that “delicious” food all the way! By the time I got home, I was starving and was all ready to take a bite with great expectations -‘remember now, I’d eaten their bbq before, and oh……I was sooo disappointed ☹️The ribs were “center” and very good flavor wise but, they along with the whole smoked chicken I’d ordered had been (maybe) left (I’d have to say forgotten about) a tad bit(a lot) too long on/in the smoker as all of the meats were very dry, unbelievably tough and hard to chew (almost impossible)!Not to be thwarted, I made the attempt to,at least, get enough to get full but, that was a lesson in futility!!!! Once chewed enough to get a taste of the flavor, (sorry people but how else can I tell you the truth if I don’t chew it up first) it was tasty enough or would’ve been but, unfortunately, being so dried out and nearly burnt to a fair thee well, I’m still not convinced that it was really “chicken” I was eating (or trying to eat).It had all the looks of a burnt - oops sorry - “smoked” chicken and it did have a nice flavor - once I got past all the dried out - “blackened” part and was able to get a small bite that somehow managed to avoid being torched and that was the bite I got to taste so I could give this critique objectively!Ribs were actually a smidge bit better only because …. and I’m guessing here, the “head meat smoker in-charge person” (HMSICP) had the foresight to snatch 6 ribs (center ones too!) off of/out of the (bottomless?) pit of an eternal inferno of inextinguishable blazing flames that never goes out…. Oh, pardon me! Got a wee bit carried away there but, I think you’ve got the point!My overall impression of this one experience is pretty plain to the most casual observer - I don’t like slamming anyone and as a rule, never comment on negative situations, bad customer service, uneatable food however, we all know how tight money is right now and especially for those who have children to feed…..so, if I have helped anyone with their decision as to whether or not to stop and give Smokey Mountain a chance, I’d say I’ve done my due diligence here BUT……ONE CAVEAT:I really believe that this past episode was a fluke!!! Having been there before and truly enjoyed it, please do not hesitate to treat yourself to a really good meal and it’ll surprise me if you don’t find yourself eating there again and again!Thanks for your time!Drive safe and be careful!May God Bless You and Your Family!Kid-friendliness: Saw many kiddos eating and enjoying themselves with their family and friendsParking: Very convenient!Wheelchair accessibility: Available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slab of Ribs, Smoked Chicken Plate
Eugenio Santillan
Best rib’s ever and the most beautiful staff and attentive service to everyone, I’d love to come back another time again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
india mccraw
Nice waitresses but the management is kinda mean to them...they don't get to keep the tips they are given..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Teri or Terina Phillips
That is false advertising! You are not open on 4th July!!
Atmosphere: 1
Jordan Holaday
It lives up to its name. Passing through coming from coast, had to stop for some sustenance! Really good bread, pulled pork was excellent, and the homemade fresh cut fries were some of the best iv thrown down the ol chomper. Very nice small town people. I'll come back when I pass through
The staff were all amazing and the food was wonderful... especially the pulled pork, chicken tenders, and the BLT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandwich wasn’t season at all and beans was hard !
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
5 starts since there is nothing around this place that is even close to compare. We would also go back. We just needed a pit spot but we past civilization and kids needed to pee and it was near lunch time (11a). The local sheriffs were eating here when we arrived. Bathroom was clean. Foodwise-Kids did not like the fried chicken tenders. BLT was good. Baked potatoes was very good. And fresh bread with butter was warm and delish. It got crowded with locals when 12p came around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. If you have never tried this, PLEASE DO. We drive 45 minutes to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The smoky mountain tenders are soo good! Fresh loaves of bread and you can buy them to go only $1!!
Delicious absolutely delicious. The bread!!Parking: Always have a good place to park. Never more the 10steps to the front doorKid-friendliness: Family oriented all around great peopleWheelchair accessibility: No stairs anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger, Caramel Pie, Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich, Nachos, Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, lb Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Chick Salad, Slab of Ribs, Kid
Great local place to eat with great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak
Ordered takeout of a few burgers and pasta. Everything was a hit!! Will be returning. Generous and delicious portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger, Nachos
The staff is energetic and professional love to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite part of the sample platter was the ribs. The pulled pork was pretty good and the smoked chicken was really good but the ribs were hand down the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
On a quick trip to Mendenhall for business purposes I had a craving for some really good bbq. Having had the pleasure of eating here before I was on a mission!!!Being that the restaurant closes at 2:00pm and reopens later, I checked the clock and it was 1:50pm and I still had 2 or 3 miles to go.Needless to say, I arrived safely with approximately 7 minutes to spare before closing time! Hurriedly I rushed to the door and got in “just in time” to place an order to go.The service was stellar and the sweet girls at the counter were just that! Very Sweet. And then….. the long awaited, drooled over food was bagged up and out the door I went. Business accomplished, I head home…having to smell that “delicious” food all the way! By the time I got home, I was starving and was all ready to take a bite with great expectations -‘remember now, I’d eaten their bbq before, and oh……I was sooo disappointed ☹️The ribs were “center” and very good flavor wise but, they along with the whole smoked chicken I’d ordered had been (maybe) left (I’d have to say forgotten about) a tad bit(a lot) too long on/in the smoker as all of the meats were very dry, unbelievably tough and hard to chew (almost impossible)!Not to be thwarted, I made the attempt to,at least, get enough to get full but, that was a lesson in futility!!!! Once chewed enough to get a taste of the flavor, (sorry people but how else can I tell you the truth if I don’t chew it up first) it was tasty enough or would’ve been but, unfortunately, being so dried out and nearly burnt to a fair thee well, I’m still not convinced that it was really “chicken” I was eating (or trying to eat).It had all the looks of a burnt - oops sorry - “smoked” chicken and it did have a nice flavor - once I got past all the dried out - “blackened” part and was able to get a small bite that somehow managed to avoid being torched and that was the bite I got to taste so I could give this critique objectively!Ribs were actually a smidge bit better only because …. and I’m guessing here, the “head meat smoker in-charge person” (HMSICP) had the foresight to snatch 6 ribs (center ones too!) off of/out of the (bottomless?) pit of an eternal inferno of inextinguishable blazing flames that never goes out…. Oh, pardon me! Got a wee bit carried away there but, I think you’ve got the point!My overall impression of this one experience is pretty plain to the most casual observer - I don’t like slamming anyone and as a rule, never comment on negative situations, bad customer service, uneatable food however, we all know how tight money is right now and especially for those who have children to feed…..so, if I have helped anyone with their decision as to whether or not to stop and give Smokey Mountain a chance, I’d say I’ve done my due diligence here BUT……ONE CAVEAT:I really believe that this past episode was a fluke!!! Having been there before and truly enjoyed it, please do not hesitate to treat yourself to a really good meal and it’ll surprise me if you don’t find yourself eating there again and again!Thanks for your time!Drive safe and be careful!May God Bless You and Your Family!Kid-friendliness: Saw many kiddos eating and enjoying themselves with their family and friendsParking: Very convenient!Wheelchair accessibility: Available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slab of Ribs, Smoked Chicken Plate
Best rib’s ever and the most beautiful staff and attentive service to everyone, I’d love to come back another time again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice waitresses but the management is kinda mean to them...they don't get to keep the tips they are given..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
That is false advertising! You are not open on 4th July!!
Atmosphere: 1
It lives up to its name. Passing through coming from coast, had to stop for some sustenance! Really good bread, pulled pork was excellent, and the homemade fresh cut fries were some of the best iv thrown down the ol chomper. Very nice small town people. I'll come back when I pass through
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slab of Ribs