The food is awesome I would recommend and the young people are awesome as well I would recommend this to anyone go there you won't be disappointed
Leslie Hart
When the smoker sits outside the front door you have arrived at heaven! Tj’s was welcoming and felt like family. Food was over the top good. Had pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches. We will drive to tj’s from md again❤️❤️
Paula Ferguson Louis
PHENOMENAL! The ribs and hush puppies were our favorite. Simply fantastic!
Robyn Miller-Brooks
I was so excited to try this place- mostly because of all the 5star reviews, but also... I was starving for ribs.Let me first say, this place and its menu is def authentic backyard BBQ! I could smell the love and time that goes into cooking their food long before I got there. Service was great- dude was polite and helpful- prices were what I expected.My reason for 3stars is this: I ordered a half rack. There was barely any "sauce" at all on the ribs....like, VERY minimal. Meat did not "fall off the bone" like I had expected- actually, the meat was way more dry than juicy. Also,there was quite a bit of "dry rub" or seasoning...I might even say excessive-which, in turn, obviously caused the ribs to be super salty. The rub was very, very, very hot...spicy hot. I can't remember a time when I've had to grab a drink in the middle of eating ribs because my mouth was uncomfortably burning. They were out of Mac and cheese...and this was around 2pm. Perhaps that's normal,as I hear it's awesome. I ordered green beans instead and they were phenomenal. As for the ribs...I was truly disappointed. Im no Rib Expert, nor do I claim to be, so maybe super salty hot n spicy with minimal sauce is how they're supposed to be.?...idk.Perhaps I just got a funky batch or it was just an off day....I will most definitely try this place again because I want to be fair, but I also wanted to be honest in my review.
SirEl Chea
Man that cool-aid though???????????I'm going to need a gal of that fam!!
Gary S Walker Sr.
Excellent flavor, very friendly staff! Do visit!!!
Fancy Hogan
In town visiting for a concert. The food was amazing, brisket reminded me of home (Texas). I love the family vibe going on & the young man at the counter was a hard worker. Will definitely be back when we are in town.
Tina Badger
The food here is the best BBQ I’ve had in the area. Portions are generous, the ribs were juicy and tender, and the collards were not bland! Definitely recommend it!
Brooke Ragan
The food was AMAZING! Best ribs, chicken legs, Mac & cheese, macaroni salad, baked beans I have ever had. The brisket was delicious also and I am critical since my husbands is very yummy! He said it was on point also and he will take all of our out of town guests here! We will be back to try the rest of the menu and have some more ribs!
Dustin Porter
I never let the size of a place scare me from eating there and neither should you. Upon arriving you are welcomed by the smell of BBQ and a wood fire. We went with some sandwiches, chicken, brisket, and pulled pork all of which were as expected based on the smell. EXCELLENT!!! I am only in town for a week and I'm already working TJs Backyard BBQ back into my schedule for multiple more visits before I leave. If you are within an hour drive TJs Backyard BBQ you need to make the trip. They also have use DoorDash.
Great place if you want good BBQ. You know it's tasty when you don't have to use the actual BBQ sauce. The Mac n cheese is amazing!
Crystal R
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! we were driving through the area on our road trip the other day cutting across town from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the highway (needed to save some time! :)) We were craving BBQ so I searched on the Maps the places nearby and with all the stellar reviews I couldn't not try it out! When we arrived it took a minute to see it and its sign as its in a very unassuming location. But the smokers are also right out front, you definitely have to know it's there to find it! The inside is small and the food is definitely what gets all the focus. But this place is a diamond in the rough. We both got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac salad. I took the Honey BBQ sauce and my husband got the spicy Bbq Sauce. WOW! Our plan was to eat and drive so we got it all to go. But once we got in the car and started eating we just sat there quietly eating and forgot we needed to be driving. we just enjoyed the delicious smokey sweet flavor! I love BBQ and grew up in the south, I am no expert but this team knows what they are doing! I would love to go back and try the ribs and brisket. ugh! I wish! It seems like a family run place with the young ones working the register, so sweet. When we left the guy was tending the meats on the smoker ( I am thinking he was TJ?). Nice young guy and so very gracious! It its simple, authentic food, done well. I hope he and his team go far, as he is doing it right. Good on you TJ! damn that's some good BBQ!
Tangie Bush
Really good place for amazing BBQ.
Madeline Bachard
Great BBQ! I ordered rib tips, beans, macaroni salad and greens. Everything was Good and that's a rare thing to find in a restaurant. Definitely recommend
Bryan Heatherington
From the minute I arrived in the neighborhood, which was quaint and memorable, I knew.. From the minute I couldn't find a place to park, I knew.. From the minute I saw the big smoker with the other grills smoking, blocking me from parking, I knew...As I pulled up, I was lucky enough to find a spot right up front, right next to the big smoker. It was early they had just opened but I knew this family run business had been at it long before my arrival. From the young man up front, to the family members running around back, everyone was busy and had smile. That is the true meaning of family run business. I mean it just felt right.Even though I'm not a big fan of coleslaw, the young man behind the counter challenge me to try their's. Next thing I know is that I was eating it! The brisket was perfect, the rub for the brisket is deep with flavors and it had my Jaws sticking together. Hands down, on my top 3 best BBQ in the world. See ya soon Backyard!
The food is awesome I would recommend and the young people are awesome as well I would recommend this to anyone go there you won't be disappointed
When the smoker sits outside the front door you have arrived at heaven! Tj’s was welcoming and felt like family. Food was over the top good. Had pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches. We will drive to tj’s from md again❤️❤️
PHENOMENAL! The ribs and hush puppies were our favorite. Simply fantastic!
I was so excited to try this place- mostly because of all the 5star reviews, but also... I was starving for ribs.Let me first say, this place and its menu is def authentic backyard BBQ! I could smell the love and time that goes into cooking their food long before I got there. Service was great- dude was polite and helpful- prices were what I expected.My reason for 3stars is this: I ordered a half rack. There was barely any "sauce" at all on the ribs....like, VERY minimal. Meat did not "fall off the bone" like I had expected- actually, the meat was way more dry than juicy. Also,there was quite a bit of "dry rub" or seasoning...I might even say excessive-which, in turn, obviously caused the ribs to be super salty. The rub was very, very, very hot...spicy hot. I can't remember a time when I've had to grab a drink in the middle of eating ribs because my mouth was uncomfortably burning. They were out of Mac and cheese...and this was around 2pm. Perhaps that's normal,as I hear it's awesome. I ordered green beans instead and they were phenomenal. As for the ribs...I was truly disappointed. Im no Rib Expert, nor do I claim to be, so maybe super salty hot n spicy with minimal sauce is how they're supposed to be.?...idk.Perhaps I just got a funky batch or it was just an off day....I will most definitely try this place again because I want to be fair, but I also wanted to be honest in my review.
Man that cool-aid though???????????I'm going to need a gal of that fam!!
Excellent flavor, very friendly staff! Do visit!!!
In town visiting for a concert. The food was amazing, brisket reminded me of home (Texas). I love the family vibe going on & the young man at the counter was a hard worker. Will definitely be back when we are in town.
The food here is the best BBQ I’ve had in the area. Portions are generous, the ribs were juicy and tender, and the collards were not bland! Definitely recommend it!
The food was AMAZING! Best ribs, chicken legs, Mac & cheese, macaroni salad, baked beans I have ever had. The brisket was delicious also and I am critical since my husbands is very yummy! He said it was on point also and he will take all of our out of town guests here! We will be back to try the rest of the menu and have some more ribs!
I never let the size of a place scare me from eating there and neither should you. Upon arriving you are welcomed by the smell of BBQ and a wood fire. We went with some sandwiches, chicken, brisket, and pulled pork all of which were as expected based on the smell. EXCELLENT!!! I am only in town for a week and I'm already working TJs Backyard BBQ back into my schedule for multiple more visits before I leave. If you are within an hour drive TJs Backyard BBQ you need to make the trip. They also have use DoorDash.
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Great place if you want good BBQ. You know it's tasty when you don't have to use the actual BBQ sauce. The Mac n cheese is amazing!
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! we were driving through the area on our road trip the other day cutting across town from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the highway (needed to save some time! :)) We were craving BBQ so I searched on the Maps the places nearby and with all the stellar reviews I couldn't not try it out! When we arrived it took a minute to see it and its sign as its in a very unassuming location. But the smokers are also right out front, you definitely have to know it's there to find it! The inside is small and the food is definitely what gets all the focus. But this place is a diamond in the rough. We both got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac salad. I took the Honey BBQ sauce and my husband got the spicy Bbq Sauce. WOW! Our plan was to eat and drive so we got it all to go. But once we got in the car and started eating we just sat there quietly eating and forgot we needed to be driving. we just enjoyed the delicious smokey sweet flavor! I love BBQ and grew up in the south, I am no expert but this team knows what they are doing! I would love to go back and try the ribs and brisket. ugh! I wish! It seems like a family run place with the young ones working the register, so sweet. When we left the guy was tending the meats on the smoker ( I am thinking he was TJ?). Nice young guy and so very gracious! It its simple, authentic food, done well. I hope he and his team go far, as he is doing it right. Good on you TJ! damn that's some good BBQ!
Really good place for amazing BBQ.
Great BBQ! I ordered rib tips, beans, macaroni salad and greens. Everything was Good and that's a rare thing to find in a restaurant. Definitely recommend
From the minute I arrived in the neighborhood, which was quaint and memorable, I knew.. From the minute I couldn't find a place to park, I knew.. From the minute I saw the big smoker with the other grills smoking, blocking me from parking, I knew...As I pulled up, I was lucky enough to find a spot right up front, right next to the big smoker. It was early they had just opened but I knew this family run business had been at it long before my arrival. From the young man up front, to the family members running around back, everyone was busy and had smile. That is the true meaning of family run business. I mean it just felt right.Even though I'm not a big fan of coleslaw, the young man behind the counter challenge me to try their's. Next thing I know is that I was eating it! The brisket was perfect, the rub for the brisket is deep with flavors and it had my Jaws sticking together. Hands down, on my top 3 best BBQ in the world. See ya soon Backyard!
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