17 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Piney Flats

1 Pardner's Bar-B-Que

3.2 Average 349 Reviews

5444 Hwy 11 E, Piney Flats

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“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!”

2 Southern Craft BBQ

4.5 Superb 514 Reviews

601 Spring St #101, Johnson City · 7.7 miles

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“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.”

3 Big Boy's BBQ & Grill food truck

4.8 Superb 175 Reviews

4571 US-11E, Bluff City · 3.39 miles

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“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!”

4 Project BBQ South

4.8 Superb 49 Reviews

3209 S Roan St, Johnson City · 7.15 miles

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“We were passing through from GA to West Virginia and stopped here for lunch. I had pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely delicious! Service was quick and the people were VERY nice.”

5 Project BBQ

4.5 Superb 265 Reviews

3301 N Roan St, Johnson City · 6.23 miles

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“Great! I had pork BBQ tray, collard greens and BBQ beans. Everything was excellent. I tried just a little of the vinegar bbq sauce base because not usually my favorite but it was very good. I used the traditional sweet southern style sauce and it was my favorite. My husband had a brisket burger and loved it! Also the smoked Mac and cheese and cornbread pudding (think that is what they called it) very very good as well. We enjoyed banana pudding for dessert! We highly recommend!!”

6 Jailhouse BBQ

4.5 Superb 60 Reviews

3276B TN-126, Blountville · 7.99 miles

“ate here today 1st time absolutely delicious price was great and the food and service on point and Waylon Jennings music in background you cant miss. In my opinion I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich better than other bbq places in area.”

7 The Firehouse

4.4 Superb 184 Reviews

627 W Walnut St, Johnson City · 8.14 miles

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“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.”

8 Ridgewood Barbecue

4.3 Superb 181 Reviews

900 Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City · 2.4 miles

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“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!”

9 J's Corner

4.7 Superb 246 Reviews

102 S Lynn Ave, Elizabethton · 6.84 miles

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“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.”

10 Taste Budz

4.8 Superb 26 Reviews

300 S Roan St, Johnson City · 7.48 miles

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“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”

11 BURG'r & BARREL

4.4 Superb 373 Reviews

330 Cherry St, Johnson City · 7.73 miles

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“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!”

12 Cootie Brown's N. Roan

4.4 Superb 314 Reviews

2715 N Roan St, Johnson City · 6.19 miles

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“there was 2 of us she got a Philly sandwich hers was good I got barbecue sandwich meal I was disappointed. meat alot but or fatty pieces not juicy bun dry fell apart . the sauces little to sweet the tiny amount slaw was tasteless and tiny beans to sweet and runny . dont get it . id give them another try with different food”

13 Fireside Grill

4.2 Good 5 Reviews

200 Blowers Blvd, Johnson City · 8.35 miles

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“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.”

14 Red Pig Bar-B-Q

3.7 Good 103 Reviews

2201 Ferguson Rd, Johnson City · 6.63 miles

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“Thank you to Brianna, Morgan and the great staff at the Red Pig for my grandson's graduation celebration! Y'all made it part of a perfect day! Folks...Go see these people! The food is great and the staff is wonderful! Thank you again!”

15 LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 Superb 339 Reviews

2280 N Roan St, Johnson City · 6.45 miles

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“I want to give compliments to the chef tonight 3/31/26 .I ordered lamb chops to go . THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS 😋. The presentation was still delightful in a takeout way .I have ordered before but tonight tops it !!! SEASONED WELL !!! TENDER KEEP WHOEVER COOKED TONIGHT”

16 Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 Good 239 Reviews

3112 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City · 6.52 miles

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“Just enjoyed a fabulous Mother’s Day lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse in Johnson City. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted promptly, friendly and enthusiastically. The food was exceptional and service was wonderful. I had the Carolina Shrimp and my husband had the Salmon along with the hot buttery rolls. The flavor was excellent and food very hot, fresh and delicious. I can recommend Logan’s to everyone looking for fabulous food. Thank you for a great Mother’s Day lunch. Thank you for the wonderful service too.”

17 Texas Roadhouse

3.9 Good 430 Reviews

2005 N Roan St, Johnson City · 6.77 miles

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“Jean was absolutely fantastic! She was so sweet and took our order quickly. Our drinks were never empty and food was incredible! This is how service is supposed to be I don't think we have ever had a better server. We will be back. Great service, great food great prices!”