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    Blue Hound Barbecue

    4.8 (93 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Tamra L.

    Barbecue Brawl dreams came true! As a huge Barbecue Brawl fan, I was thrilled to find out that Blue Hound BBQ was just minutes away from our vacation spot. Kyle was one of my favorite contenders, and though I hadn't watched the finale yet (my husband and I were waiting to watch it together), I couldn't resist checking out his restaurant while I was in town. We showed up right before opening on Tuesday, and there was already a small line forming, which wasn't surprising since the finale had just aired that Sunday. When we reached the restaurant, I spotted the trophy in the window--spoiler alert: he won! (Don't worry, I kept that info to myself so my husband could enjoy the surprise later.) The restaurant itself is cozy and casual counter service, friendly vibes, and a sauce station with four different barbecue sauces, pickles, and pepper relish. I ordered the two-meat platter with brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage, plus baked potato salad and soup beans. I also had to try the peach cobbler. My daughter ordered the BBQ eggrolls (pulled pork, pimento cheese, and collard greens--SO good!), with mac & cheese, coleslaw, and banana pudding. We also tried the cornbread, pulled pork sandwich, and sweet potato crumble. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The brisket? Perfection... tender, juicy, smoky. The eggrolls? A must-try. The peach cobbler and banana pudding? Sweet, rich, and comforting. The sausage had great flavor but wasn't my favorite texture, just a personal preference and nothing against the recipe. The cornbread is more traditional than sweet (just a heads-up if you're expecting sugary cornbread). And the cherry on top? Kyle was there! We got to meet him and snap a photo, which made the visit even more memorable. If you're anywhere near Dillard, GA--make the trip. This place lives up to the hype. 10/10 recommend!

    Pickles, pickled onions, jalapenos, and chow chow
    John H.

    Simply outstanding. There is a reason why Kyle is in the finale of BBQ Brawl. My stomach was not big enough to eat all of the food on the menu. BBQ egg rolls are to die for. The collard greens in the egg roll and honey to dip them in are a nice touch. The Pork Belly bites are sticky pork goodness. Brisket cooked so well, it just falls apart. If you've seen the show, get the Appalachian Beans. Just don't question it. Mac and Cheese was creamy and delicious. Stop by the BBQ sauce and pickled sides bar. Unfortunately, didn't get to sample the beef cheeks or sausage. The banana pudding has a little hint of cinnamon, or at least my tongue tasted it. Get there early, get there now. I'm sure once he can publicize that he won BBQ Brawl (fingers crossed), there will be a line out the door. I'm rooting for him. We live 2 hours away and would consider a day trip.

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    Beth B.

    The line forms before opening and is well worth the wait to get it. This is the best BBQ I've ever had at a restaurant. The blueberry chipotle sauce is so good. I loved the cornbread. The servings are very generous. The food is fresh. Staff is friendly.

    Barq's root beer
    James B.

    This place is like a fever dream, but you might want to be prepared to wait a little bit because they tend to run out of food sometimes. The vibe here is pretty chill, although it is busy with employees walking around serving food to people. During my visit to blue hound, I did not run into this issue. I ordered the brisket cheesesteak with homemade chips, a Barq's root beer, and my family also ordered some egg rolls. This all ended up costing $30. As for the service, the food came out in 17 minutes, which I think was pretty good. Taste-wise, everything was delicious! The brisket cheesesteak dip was so good, I think it was worth for the price my family paid. The root beer was also pretty good, and the egg rolls were great as well! The homemade chips also tasted amazing, as it tasted well-seasoned and salty. Can't wait for my next visit here!

    Gary F.

    We drove almost 5 hours to try Blue Hound BBQ, and while there's no doubt the owner knows how to cook, it felt like too many liberties were taken for efficiency over food quality. Unfortunately, all of the food came out cold. The egg rolls especially were disappointing--they tasted like they'd been fried earlier and left sitting until one side became soggy. On the positive side, the staff was super friendly, attentive, and welcoming. They had our food out quickly, which was appreciated after a long trip. I gave this place 2 stars, and that's solely for the friendliness of the staff. The service was great, but the food quality just didn't live up to the hype or the drive.

    Brisket, Mac & cheese, and collards

    WOW!! You know when you are eating and you both get quiet because you are focused on how good your food tastes? We had the brisket and pulled pork and both were excellent. The sides were also fantastic! We tried the sweet potato crunch, Mac and cheese, collards and grits - all yummy. Blue Hound BBQ was definitely worth the trip and we will be back!

    Brisket pastrami ruben with sweet potato casserole
    Preston M.

    I have been here a few times I can honestly say I have zero complaints. I talked with someone and they said they had a bad experience and wouldn't be back. That's such a shame because this is definitely the best BBQ I have had. The food is great! The prices are reasonable! And the atmosphere is perfect for our Blue Ridge mountains. Get there on a nice day and get a table outside. Love the bbq sauces station and the smell of the smoker letting you know this place is the real deal.

    Three choices of pickled veggies. Loved the cabbage the best.
    Jane H.

    We watched Kyle win on Barbecue Brawl and were fortunate enough to get to his little place. From Nogales, AZ to Dillard, GA. Totally worth it!! Hubby and I shared a combo plate with smoked turkey, pork ribs, pintos and slaw. Delicious! The smoked turkey was the Bomb! Tender, juicy. The vinegary sauce was delicious-two types served. The pickled cabbage, pickles and onions were great accompaniments. Very helpful service. Cute little place along the highway. Totally worth the trip.

    Brisket, Pulled Pork, Stew & Mac
    Dusty F.

    I have had the best BBQ in the country... From Franklins to Lewis and everything in between. Blue Hound has no favor... no smoke, bland brisket and pork. If I am paying high end BBQ prices it wont be on this. A million flies on our indoor table... and I hate chunky stew... the worst... its sad when the mac was the best.

    Three meat combo! You can tell  how thin and dry the ribs are!
    Phillip S.

    We had our food soon after placing our order. Our bill for two was $52+. We got the 3 meat combo , brisket, ribs and pork belly. Sides were collards, Mac and cheese and the pimento cheese grits. Sadly the best think was the grits. Tea was good. Ribs had good flavor but were the ends and had very little meat and was tough. One slice of brisket and mostly fat. Pork belly, don't even ask. I normally don't leave a bad review but for what we paid we were extremely disappointed. Only giving 3 stars because the kids made up some for the meat!

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    Dixie B.

    The folks at Blue Hound are friendly, the meats are good, and watching people enjoying themselves at Highlands Outpost is lots of fun, too! We have eaten here several times, and also taken food to go when we've got a time crunch. My favorite sides are the collards and cheese grits. Blue Hound's sides are the real deal, not some out-of-the-can stuff. Stop by here; you'll thank me.

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    Wonderful BBQ! Try the ribs! Sweet potato crunch! And the cornbread! Will say the Brunswick stew has too much vinegar taste! But, some folks like it. Service, I enjoyed speaking with the pit master! Wonderful stories! Great location on 441!

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    Excellent brisket!! Your choice of dozens of bbq sauces. Must stop here if you are traveling from Georgia to Highlands!

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    Terrific new place, great location and great breakfast biscuits. Clean and friendly with outdoor and indoor seating. I will be back.

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