9 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Clinton

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I already have positive feelings about Buddy’s Bar-B-Q because it was so much fun and felt so special to go as a child with my grandparents. I didn’t love having to go to the one connected to a gas station but we made it work. When my children, grandfather and I were running errands in the area we were ecstatic to find a Buddy’s in Clinton and stopped in to eat. The food was very typical for Buddy’s (not complaining) but I don’t remember being offered extra meat for a little more money on the order we usually place at the other Buddy’s. I assume the person taking the orders was learning and I don’t hold that against them. It will come in time. What really stood out to us was the atmosphere. It was outstandingly beautiful! The bathrooms were quite clean and it was nice to see an employee wiping tables down and making an effort to maintain the cleanliness of the dining area while we ate. I appreciated that the employee wiped things down, gathered used trays and didn’t disturb our meal in the process. I know restaurants have to clean but I despise when a worker aggressively sprays chemicals on a nearby table close enough to our food to land on it! I’m not sure I remember that person spraying anything anyway (brain is too tired to remember) but it’s a pet peeve of mine and I’m glad it didn’t happen mid meal. There were more people inside than I expected but it certainly wasn’t crowded. The whole atmosphere just seemed new and fresh. Hopefully it will stay that way! We love the vibe of this place. It feels so authentic to Buddy’s Bar-B-Q!“

“My brother in law Bruce Smith & I went to the Grumpa Bear BBQ. A stranger highly recommended the Grumpa Bear to Bruce. We arrived during their normal hours but the doors were locked. After a couple of minutes the owner Kris Blas came to the door. He said they had closed up early because they have a sick child that they needed to attend to. We told him that as parents ourselves we completely understand. He apologized and told us that they were cleaning up but they still had some hot food available if we were willing to take it to go. We graciously agreed and we were very glad that we did. We both got the Tri-Tip platter with baked beans & potato salad. They have 4 BBQ sauces that they make in house. It was all AWESOME! We highly recommend the Grumpa Bear BBQ. An out of the way restaurant that is worth the drive.“

“This my First time coming here I’m from Texas I will give them a 10. If you in OakRidge come get some barbecue the best in town. I already put me order for tomorrow for brisket plates. Wow this is soooooo delicious.“

“Best BBQ I’ve had in Knoxville, the real deal!“

“Wonderful experience! Food is AMAZING!! We will make it a regular place to go eat!! Staff was the best! Highly recommend!!“

“consistent quality Tennessee food“

“We had to wait extra minute they got slammed about time we got there! Food was amazing order was complete plus gave us extra because of minor wait! Awesome fast food barbecue! Heck it's has good as most barbecue pro shops lol. Great employees they were busy!“

“I love this place. I shop at the Broadway location in the Emery Road location. Ribs are the best pulled pork the best potato salad excellent baked beans the best hot fudge cake to die for and let’s not forget the sauce the sauce tops it off.“

“Great waitress , great fiod“