9 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Elizabethton

“Everything was so good. Real smoked BBQ.“

“I have never had a rude person. I have been going there about a year. The food is always good. Today I tried to go into the restaurant but my hip would not allow me to step up onto the entrance. So they brought my food out to me. The staff are very polite. It is a pleasure to go to J’s Corner. And I like that they close on Sunday now.“

“Consistently good service and great food! They have a really nice selection of bourbons/whiskies and good bartenders. Bartenders will come to your table and ask questions sometimes to ensure they get it right. It’s not just their smoked meats that are so good either, their sides are terrific! The fried ocra is like my grandmother used to make.“

“Hands down some of the best food I’ve had and I’ve been a lot of places. You just can’t beat down home Tennessee cooking, and to top it all off, his special hand/homemade sauce is 100% number 1 on my sauce list! If you don’t try Big Boys you’re missing out!“

“To many out of town peckerwoods that don’t like greasy food or food with flavor or that can tell the difference with styles of pulled pork sandwiches! This is Chopped not pulled morons also a different style of preparation and flavor with chopped compared to pulled pork. This place is the oldest BBQ place in the entire region with the original recipe dating back from the start! Highly recommend prices may be high but you literally get enough on 1 plate to feed 3 normal people!“

“From the hostess, to service, food, and drinks it was a fantastic dinner! We truly enjoyed our experience with our 4 kids! We had the nachos, burgers, wings, caesar salads, and mac and cheese and everything was so delicious! The manager was wonderful as well. We will be back!“

“Food was amazing. Chicken cooked and seasoned perfectly. I told them it was my first time and they gave us samples of the sweet tea to make sure we liked it and complimentary banana pudding. This was a great place with the nicest people around“

“Great place to eat. Very caring people to work for. When busy they don't care one bit to jump in were needed. I can say out of all the jobs I've had in my life I don't dread going into work. I'm always anywhere from 20 to 15 mins early. I don't care to stay over. Very positive place to work as well. Everyone works together and always encourage each other.“

“Pardner’s Bar-B-Que is the real deal! If you’re looking for authentic Texas barbecue with great flavor and a welcoming atmosphere, this place absolutely delivers.

The food was fantastic — perfectly smoked meats, great sides, and that classic BBQ flavor you hope for when you walk into a place like this. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve.

The service was just as good as the food — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere has that relaxed, local BBQ joint vibe that makes you want to sit down, enjoy your meal, and stay awhile.

If you’re anywhere near the area and craving great barbecue, Pardner’s is definitely worth the stop. We’ll absolutely be back!“