On our way from Chicago to the Florida Keys, we stopped at this little local place. What a…read morepleasant surprise J's Hole in the Wall turned out to be. As you walk in the door, you are welcomed in to a cozy little space with 6-8 tables. The room is covered from floor to ceiling in wood paneling and makes for a very warm and homey feeling. From a cleanliness standpoint, you could eat off the floor. The menu was broad and contained all sorts of Southern favorites, ranging from BBQ pork, to smoked chicken, to seafood, to burgers, to hotdogs. All of the items were extremely reasonably priced with large sandwiches around $4.50, full dinner plates for around $8.50, and kids meals for around $3.50. As seafood seemed to be their specialty, I went with the fried catfish plate. It came with two sides, so I chose fried okra and slaw. I also received 4 hush puppies as part of my meal as well. The meal came with 5 large strips of fresh catfish, masterfully breaded in a light cornmeal batter and perfectly fried. Catfish can often have an overpowering flavor, but this catfish was incredibly mild. The fried okra, hush puppies, and slaw were delectable and well portioned. Couple that with a legit sweet tea and I was all in $8.95. My wife had a smoked chicken sandwich that was truly unique. Normally smoked chicken is of the shredded variety; this was whole slices of chicken breast. The chicken had a great taste and was served with a unique hot sauce that perfectly complimented the chicken and slaw that was served on top of the sandwich. Total - $4.50. In summary, J's Hole in the Wall was a great choice. They served delicious food at a great value with a smile. You could tell this was a locals' place as almost everyone there seemed to be a regular. If you are on I-24 passing between Nashville and Chattanooga, this place is worth a short detour!

Sort of in the middle of nowhere. I ordered fish and chips. Fair price. Good portion. Tasty…read morefood. So there is a window you order at and then walk around and enter another place to sit down. They bring your food there when ready.

Lots of praise for this hole in the wall BBQ treasure!…read more We stopped after visiting Lookout Mountain Winery, a few miles away, and were hesitant at first but quickly impressed by the quaint atmosphere and welcoming service. The food here is PHENOMENAL! There is no question of their BBQ skills. The portions were also generous compared to chain BBQ restaurants. My favorite, by far, was the baked beans. They were full of authentic smokey flavor. It couldn't have been a better dinner!

Whiskey Throttle bbq is awesome all around. They have a huge outside deck and a great bar inside. I…read morehad an awesome Rum Runner... Everyone there is so welcoming. Thank you Jaime and Stephanie! Onto the food. My buddy and I ordered a pork sandwich. A brisket sandwich and a half rack of ribs. The pork sandwich was awesome, that brisket though.. holy cow! Pardon the pun. Tender, juicy and w a great smoky flavor. The ribs were also amazing, dry rubbed, tender and sooo flavorful. Both sandwiches were topped w some great slaw The mac n cheese and giant side of onion rings were also great. Im looking forward to my next visit!

Food is amazing. The staff is beyond welcoming and just down right nice. Its small but so worth…read moregiving this great place a try.

Great experience! Recommended to us by our Airbnb host, since we were driving in from Birmingham…read moreand passing through Ft. Payne. My wife had the chicken plate, I had the pork plate. Both were delicious! We were seated promptly, and our waitress, Kenna, was very attentive, and made sure everything was right. She checked in on us during the meal, but was not obtrusive at all. Highly recommend!

Best brisket in this part of TN. Ribs, chicken, sausages all are great as well. Everything about…read morethis place is well worth your time and money. Sweet folks that appreciate their customers. Comfortable seating and air conditioning is just right for loading up on your favorite "Q".

Great little hole in the wall BBQ joint. Easily overlooked, but definitely worth the stop! The…read morestaff were extremely kind & helpful. I would absolutely recommend this place.

Celebrated my milestone birthday with my favorite humans. And let me tell you, this place…read moreunderstood the assignment. First time visiting, and not only was the food to the moon fantastic with portions big enough to feed the inhabitants of Jupiter! but the man serenaded me. Yes, I got dinner and a show. The brisket? Tender enough to not use your dentures The pulled pork? Plentiful like it was trying to apologize for every bad BBQ I've ever had. And that Georgia sweet sauce? A whole spiritual experience. The green beans came in seasoned like they had something to prove, and the banana puddin'... well, that was the kind of dessert that makes you rethink your life choices in the best way. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Loved the rustic eclectic decor! 10/10 would celebrate being fabulous here again.

Hands down the best BBQ in the state. Would put the…read morebrisket up against the big Texas boys. Ribs are phenomenal. Sides are great. Deserts are great. Pulled pork is pulled pork. Awesome people. If you are heading to Chattanooga from Atlanta it's worth the drive off 75 to go here. Exactly what you want from a legit bbq place. Limited seating indoors. But nice screened in porch and tons of seating outdoors in the back. Highly, highly recommend.

Good food and service they realy care for 5here customer and employees n8ce atmosphere been going…read moreto Bama b9ys sense 5hey were doing i5 out of a food truck loved it then and love it now They are always gonna be our favorite bar b q place

This is delicious barbecue. The ribs were so tender and the small sandwich was NOT small. Friendly…read morepeople See you next year when we come through from Fort Worth.

Thatchers has been a staple in Trenton for over 10 years, and it's easy to see why. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing, full of flavor, and always satisfying. What really sets them apart are the sauces--absolutely delicious and packed with so much depth that they elevate every dish. The atmosphere feels welcoming and local in the best way, and you can tell there's pride in everything they serve. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, this is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again with very friendly service.

Group of 7 of us camping at Cloudland Canyon stopped in for dinner! Great atmosphere and service…read more Huge portions and lots of leftovers. Rave reviews from everyone! Try one of their stuffed potatoes!

Right when you walk in, you can just tell that their burgers are amazing. Our server was very nice…read more And the interior is absolutely spotless

I visited on a sunny Tuesday evening just after 5PM and was immediately seated. The dining room is…read moreconsiderably larger than their Ringgold location and they have both tables and booths. A waitress was quick to greet me and took both my drink and food order. Both arrived in a timely manner. I had the Downtown BLT (and they accommodated my request to substitute the Kaiser bun with the croissant) with a side of fries. The sandwich ingredients were quality, but (and this is just my personal taste), they didn't synergize the way I expected. The fried green tomatoes had an excellent coating and perfectly cooked and the bacon was nice and crispy, I liked the sauce on they used, and the croissant was nice and soft. The fries were a bit under cooked and limp and dense instead of light and crispy. I also had the Chilly Willy Dog and the footlong was tasty except for the bun which was dry.

OVER RATED..... Don't arrive too hungry, you've gotta be ready to stand in a LONG line to get to…read morewhere the food is actually served. While you wait in the line, often much of the food becomes "sold out!" so definitely don't get your heart set on anything special you may want to order. I often want just a baked potato without any meat on it (just a simple baked potato) - but the youngsters running the place can't seem to sell me one without the meat! It's very frustrating honestly. Since I can't get my potato, I just order the mixed berry cobbler, which is outstanding but always fearful that it's not sold out by the time I get to the front of the line. The best thing about Smokin F BBQ is the ambiance of the live entertainment with both inside/outside seating, the longhorn cattle and the petting zoo.

Wow! We arrived and found a place to park in the field. It did rain a lot on the day we went but…read morewith 90+ degrees the water evaporates before it hits the ground. Just have to say this as our friends that took us suggested we bring our boots. You just never know in July in TN! The young man that greeted us was very nice. It cost $2 per person to cover the guy singing and any soft drinks you want to drink. Coca-cola products! Got to love it! Anything else is BYOB. We got in line and figured out what we wanted to order after chatting with the couple in front of us and our friends. The young ladies at the serving "bar" explained the whole process. It's was all so good. Just need to go back to try everything else! One of the owners told my husband he liked his Detroit Red Wing's shirt! I thought they were from Texas but we will welcome more Red Wings fans! Honestly, you can't go wrong with any thing on their menu! Looking forward to our next dinner here!

This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

This is our first visit to Hickory, the owners are amazingly friendly. Our waitress was kind of…read moreneutral and acted like she didn't really want to be there. The food was good, but the major drawback is that a large plate only had four ribs, one of which you could barely call a rib. The second, drawback for me is that the ribs came with sauce already on them. That's like a major no-no in my book. I know, everybody has their preference, but I prefer to sauce my own food if I feel that it's necessary. To be honest, barbecue should stand on its own without sauce and sauce should only be there to enhance the flavor. The meat was tender, but I couldn't really get a feel for the flavor of the meat because the sauce interfered with that. The pulled pork plate was good. Also, my girlfriend said she enjoyed that. But again, sauce should come on the side in my opinion. I have no real complaint against this place, but I wish I had known ahead of time that the ribs came with sauce on them and I wish that I had known that there were only four ribs on the plate, I would've ordered a whole rack. Prices are good, the place is clean, and as I said, the owners are very welcoming and warm people. Give this place a go, it's worth a trip! But just ask questions before you order!