Rickard Ridge BBQ

$ • Barbeque, American

Hours:
131 Goose Ln, Caryville
(423) 907-8202

About Rickard Ridge BBQ

Rickard Ridge BBQ is a restaurant located in a state park, known for its delicious food, friendly staff, and beautiful view. The menu offers a variety of options, from sampler platters to small plates such as meatloaf with different sides. Standout menu items include green tomatoes, onion rings, blackberry cobbler, and a cheesecake burrito for dessert. Portions are generous, and the service is excellent. The fried green tomatoes are a must-have, and the deep fried pickles are considered the best around, setting a high bar for this appetizer. The food is often praised as succulent, savory, tender, and perfect, with many customers calling it a great place for an all-around experience. The staff, including servers like Megan, are attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring a wonderful visit. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating with a great view of the lake, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal. Visitors have enjoyed dishes like fried green tomatoes, catfish platter, and half rack of ribs, though some found the ribs a bit dry and the fish could have used a few more minutes of cooking. The potato cakes are delicious, especially with the sauce served with them. The restaurant's catering service is highly recommended for events like wedding receptions, anniversaries, or birthday celebrations, with staff like Missy, Abby, and Jorgia Kate providing top-notch service. Overall, Rickard Ridge BBQ remains a top destination for delicious barbecue and southern favorites in a beautiful setting.

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4.2
320 ratings
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.6

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Firstly, I'm from Texas originally and I've eaten Q all over the country. The biggest mistake most make is that smoke is a key ingredient and they couldn't be more wrong. The meat is the star and the rest is simply to accent and showcase the fact. Rickard Ridge not only realizes this fact but also parlays this brilliance with sides and appetizers that you'll yearn for. Not a fan of deep fried pickles but these folks have set the bar for deep fried perfection when it comes to this...read full review

We stopped by Rickard Ridge BBQ
for some lunch on our way to Ashville
and met some of the most amazing people in the world! Thank you for a wonderful meal and all the great support.

My husband and I stopped on our way back through to Indiana. We had a shareable platter. Our waiter barely came around even though he wasn’t busy. We asked for rolls after seeing another table get rolls with this whipped butter. They didn’t come until after we were done and they were just warmed up (he told us he put them in the microwave and forgot about them, chuckled and said I’ll give you a discount) they were what looked like store bought and flat and with just little...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 8PM
Tuesday 11AM - 8PM
Wednesday 11AM - 8PM
Thursday 11AM - 8PM
Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 11AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 4PM
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