Great food and nice people. I make it a point to eat here when I am in the area!…read more I also have stayed on the grounds and that is absolutely excellent too but that is a different business, I think! My favorite place to stay in the area.

Oh my gosh! The food at the Blue Hole BBQ is great! If you're hungry or want some for later the…read moreSampler is a DEAL. My dad and I split it and had lunch for the next day. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and pulled chicken - all with a choice of sweet, hot or mustard bbq sauce on the table. The staff was very nice and good rustic-home ambiance all lead to a great meal and a good visit.

Serve juicy pork and serve it warm. Ordered over tge phone…read morefor pick up. I live in Kahite 1 mile away. When I picked up it was on the counter already. Needless to say the sandwiches were cold but the meat was dry and over cooked. I would not patronize them again. Terrible

Good food. Good service. There were three of us and place was half full. Had food in 15 minutes…read more Server was pleasant. Definitely would go back.

I've been meaning to stop & eat here for DECADES. Wish I would have stopped in before the fire. The…read morenew building is kind of small but you kind of feel at home. For the most part the food was good. Pork chops were a little tough but edible. The service was good. Our waitress keep making sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be going back.

The food was awful. Our waitress got both meals wrong. Go somewhere else!…read moreThis was a big let down. The original smoke house burnt down 5 years ago. What a dive.

We had a mixed experience at the Trading Post Smokehouse. It seemed like they needed more help as…read morewe waited about 10 minutes at the ordering window for the main person, a man, to acknowledge our presence and take our order. Others have mentioned the unfriendliness and poor service and this was also our experience overall. We opted for the family pack, which I thought allowed for some customization, but discovered that the $35 choice with two sides had to be the pulled pork. You do get a ton of pulled pork and generous portions of BBQ sauce with it, so it was kind of nice to have leftovers. On the other hand, the meat itself was just ok and we wished we had opted for the ribs or something else (and just not done the family pack which, outside of the quantity element, did not really seem worth it based on the prices of other meats). The baked beans were very sweet as it seemed like they added way too much sugar to them; same for the BBQ sauce. Highlight was probably the creamy mashed potatoes which tasted very good. The man acted surprised when I asked for silverware because we had ordered to-go and it must be outside the ordinary for a restaurant doing to-go to offer this? He also wasn't very friendly in telling us that none of our food (family pack) included drinks. Seating is available but somewhat limited (especially on the inside). Overall this wasn't great and I probably would not come back to this establishment without some changes or improvements.

I went to this barbecue restaurant and after eating outdoors at a picnic table, I asked to use…read moretheir restroom. They told me they did not have any public restrooms and that I was not allowed to use their facilities. Even though this is a walk up window, they still provide a covered indoor cubicle tables and outdoor seating for customers so from what I understand, they're supposed to allow public restroom usage for paying customers. I give this restaurant one star for poor service.

They're known for their ribs, so my husband got the rib plate. I got the pork sandwich. The pork…read morewas good: not too fatty. Likewise, the sauce was really good. The ribs were tender. The portions? Well, my sandwich came with a fork! We went for a late lunch, and we might not need dinner. The counter staffer was friendly and helpful.

NEXT LEVEL smoked BBQ ribs! Generous portions at amazing prices with super friendly service. The…read morecoleslaw is fresh with crunchy cabbage with a slight tang... not that floppy sweet coleslaw mess many restaurants serve. The rib plate had at least 5 ribs with smaller cuttings of the cartilage ends tucked under the ribs! You know it's done right when you can chew the cartilage and the meat "nearly" falls off the bone. If the meat really does fall off, it's overcooked. Not here. Cooked to perfection. Next time I'll try the beef plate.

I was in the up in the area bring some errands. I was craving some barbecue so I hit up yelp. I…read morefound this place basically in the middle of nowhere, which, of course made it amazing! You could tell this is a place at the local school and for good reason. Everyone there was super nice and the food was amazing. I got some ribs, sausage, and bologna. Everything was really good. The stranger say, but the smoke bologna really hit the spot. A great barbecue place in Tennessee definitely hit it up if you're in the area .

Most definitely worth the stop! We've been looking for good BBQ in the area for a while now and YES…read morewe finally found it. I am a sucker for a BBQ stuffed baked potato and their Hogback Tater was so good! Got it with the brisket - tasty, juicy, melts in your mouth and not overly fatty with a huge, take ya three days to eat potato. Hubby, the rib snob got...ribs. Falling off the bone beautifully smoked. They are only open Thur-Sat 11-4 so plan accordingly. Can't wait to go back and so some more samplin! No photos this trip, ate it too fast!

Very nice and considerate staff. We came in right before close and they were more than happy to…read moreserve us! Food is delicious and worth the stop! Nice mom and pop feel to the place. Highly recommend!!!

Had a little cabin weekend nearby and we were so happy to find this spot instead of having to…read moreresort to a tourist trap in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge since we didn't really know the area. Preachers had the best service and the best BBQ I've had in a very long time, maybe ever. I was surprised at the presentation of the brisket because I'm used to it being sliced but it still slapped. The staff was SO NICE as you'd expect from all the mentions of Jesus. As a godless city dweller I loved this place so much.

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.

Anakeesta's Smokehouse restaurant was the first port in my "near heat exhaustion" storm. The…read moretemperature was so high the day of our visit that I nearly blacked out during our treetop adventure. We stopped for water (Aquafina) and I thanked the heavens above that it wasn't Dasani because, had it been, I would've died on that hill, literally! We stayed for the fans, the shade and eventually the food. The pulled pork on the cold, stiff bun was room temp with pockets of hot meat here and there. I used the spicy sauce and discarded the bun. It was okay. The green beans were lifeless and flavorless. I ate them because...nutrients?! P.S. The cashier was soliciting tips from the customers. I overheard another customer complaining about it and then I confirmed it with my husband, who had stood in line to pay. Apparently, it's a situation where you can tip on your card and that doesn't need to be pointed out, but the cashier was applying the pressure by asking folks outright if they would like to leave a tip. It was just slightly uncomfortable, and effective. Both my husband and the other customer who was complaining left a tip. You walk thru a deli-style line with a cafeteria tray, carrying your own food to the table, so.. there's that. P.S. The vistas are beautiful. Excellent backdrop for family or individual photos.

This is more than five stars. This is a very well clean and maintained operation you'll go for the…read morechairlift, you'll go for the views you'll go for the family fun and experiences and you will be shocked how good the food is. You're immediately thinking this is a theme park. How good can the food be? Well the service and food is shockingly good for an attraction.

We visited Smokehouse 228 for the first time yesterday while visiting from out of state, and it was…read morea good experience. We were the only ones there at lunch on a Saturday. So, I can say the service was great. They've got free pork rinds, which is a real nice touch as you wait for food. Our table tried fried pickles, pulled pork, brisket, Mac n cheese, fries, and green beans. Everything was pretty tasty and the portions were generous. My only hang up might be that the green beans tasted almost vinegar-y. Maybe they were going for a BBQ-style green bean, but it wasn't great for me personally. This is a really good local spot for the value.

Can't say enough about the bbq here. Everything was excellent and probably the best for many miles…read morearound. Can't comment on the restaurant dining area because it's only been takeout so far. If you want bbq do yourself a favor.