Nice staff good food but not a lot on my plate for price. Also the ribs were not as good as…read moresimilarly priced bbq locations in my opinion The bbq sauce and hot sauces are good and the baked beans did surprise me but the portions just let me down. Definitely not the portions advertised.

You will not be disappointed! HELLO BBQ! Nita has A+…read morecustomer service and bright smile, staff is positive and kind AND our meal was delicious. Don't miss the true southern collards.

We were driving down 441 last week and remembered the sign at 59 pointing toward Smitty's. We said,…read morewe should go. in my email box this week is my weekly Yelp suggestions and what is at the top? Smitty's! It is a "plate of shrimp" moment of off we go. Smitty's is about a mile up 51 from the biggest truck stop interchange on 85. The building complex is a very cool set of older buildings that look like a barbecue restaurant. There is a giant stack of wood outside so this looks promising. When you go in, seats yourself and someone will be there to serve you right away. The menu is typical barbecue fare with a couple other items too. I ordered the brisket plate, Megan had a chicken fried steak. The brisket was tender and smokey with a little salt and pepper in the seasoning. It was good and meaty. The fries were good as was the okra. The stew was flavorful with tomato and corn. Megan's chicken fried steak was very good. It was beefy and tender and cooked just right. Her potato came with big cups of butter, cheese, and sour cream. And she ate her whole salad. This was a special road trip for use because of the Yelp suggestion. But if we are back in the area again we will defiantly hit them up again.

It looked like a really good bbq place, but I am not sure about the food because we did not eat…read morethere. Just a post (3/12/26) if you are looking for pulled pork or anything like that, call ahead. They only had hamburgers, fried fish type bbq joint food. They were out of anything smoked for a bit of time.

We have driven past this place many times but usually we wait until Athens for lunch. Today we…read morenoticed that they were open so we gave it a try. I was curious because Yelp reviews are a mixed bag and I think that is right. We went in and found that all the cops in the area were eating lunch, like more than six tables worth. They looked like they were enjoying lunch so that's awesome. The place is a big open room, as dining rooms are, and seemed noisy. It really quieted down when the table of three next to us left. I guess they were really loud. We ordered some fried pickles to start. They were fine with the ranch, just seemed like standard frozen. I had the brisket plate which comes with three sides. I chose fries, beans, and stew. First thing I noticed was it came with two slices of white bread which is old school legit. The brisket was a good sized portion which was tender and tasty. It had au jus on it which is unusual for BBQ but it was good. Fries were standard with a light batter and delivered crispy. The beans seemed plain out of a can with some onions and were bland. I know that there are a billion kinds of stew and stew is a religion but this one is not for me. I did not like the spice blend, but you know at least it had spices and was not bland. Just not for me. Megan had the pork sandwich. The pork was good. the also had roasted potatoes which were the kind in the can (which I love) roasted in some spices. Megan did not care for the beans. The summary here is we liked the meats, the sides not so much. I would like to try this place on a Sunday when they have fried chicken.

The food never disappoints. If you like good old fashioned bbq ribs, chicken, pork or brisket -…read morethey have it. The tiny roast potatoes are my favorite side and the banana pudding is a great ending. Casual atmosphere, friendly service and generous portions. Yum.

Food: 5/5 Definitely gives off Texas bbq Service: quick and…read moreefficient Ambiance : kid friendly

The upside first. The food was tasty. That said, pricey for quantity and quality. The ribs were…read moresmall but of "fall off the bone quality. The fried okra was perfect. The wings...spectacular but pricey! The service...hole in the wall dreary and empty. I stood at the counter to order and waited 5 minutes to acknowledge I was even there. The ambiance...hole in the wall order at counter. Looking for a birthday experience!?!...not here! Final take: Good food but pricey! We drove almost an hour because this establishment was recommended by Yelp. I'll let you decide! One more thing: Not a beer bar at all! Far from it. Also: Everything is bigger in Texas. By that metric...this is not Texas Barbecue either! Good luck! Try the fried Okra & the wings!

Great for dine in or carry out. Always quick, delicious and generous helpings. Staff is ALWAYS…read moreabove and beyond. Make sure to try all the bbq sauces which along with their Butt Rub seasoning are for sale to take home or gift to friends!

I only go on Sundays when they have brisket, but it's worth going past a few other BBQ joints to…read moreget it. It's not soggy or too fatty, and has a good smoke flavor.The sides are good as well. The sauces are good as well and cater to a range of spice levels.

My wife and I came out to North GA BBQ & Oyster Bar and honestly... we went all in. It felt like we…read moreordered half the menu just to try everything--and it was worth it. Let's start with the appetizers. The hush puppies are a must. They come with a hot honey glaze on top, and that combo is ridiculously good. Sweet, crispy, and just packed with flavor. The fried okra was something I've never had before. No breading--just split in half and fried as-is. Super unique and honestly really good. If you like okra, you've gotta try it this way. For sandwiches, my wife had the pig melt, which is their take on a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. The pork was tender, juicy, and stacked nicely, definitely a solid choice. I had the BBQuban, their BBQ twist on a Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Great flavor, well put together, and something a little different from the usual. The meats across the board were done right. The turkey was tender and served in big, thick slices. The brisket had a good bark and paired well with their BBQ sauce. Sides were all solid. The mac and cheese was creamy (I added a little salt and it was perfect for me), baked beans were flavorful, and the collard greens were on point. And the banana pudding... easily one of the best I've had in the North Georgia area. If you're going here, don't skip it. The space itself is fun with a bar area, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out fast. Parking is available right out front, but just make sure you scan the code and register your tag so you don't get ticketed. You can also park in nearby decks if you prefer. Overall, this is a strong BBQ spot in Gainesville. Great variety, solid execution, and definitely worth checking out.

Went there Friday evening. They close at 9:00 on a Friday, which is a little silly but we got…read morethere about 8:20 and no issues with service and food. The inside is sparse. Small bar with a few TVs. Clean but almost too clean for a BBQ place. You'll know when you walk in. Ordered the oysters and BBQuban. Wife orders the oysters and said they were good, expensive but good. They do have a $2 oyster special one night during the week(don't remember the day). Also had the fried okra. If you like okra, you'll really like it. If you prefer the breading, which these have none, you might like it a little less. The sandwich was great. Toasted bread awesome. A little skimpy on the fries. Their mustard based sauce is good. The hot sauce is really good. The others are just ok. The waitress gave us the heads up on the kitchen closing if we wanted desert. Got the apple fried pie and banana pudding. Banana pudding was really good. Plenty of Nilla wafers. Fried pie was just ok. Would compare it to McDonald's. Parking used to be easy, but the bank across the street is now charging to park and it's expensive.

The Brunswick stew was good. The barbecue pork was good. The service was very good. BUT the ribs…read morewere some of the worst I have ever eaten! The meat was full of gristle and was cooked either at too high a temperature or for too long. The ambiance was casual and welcoming.

I'm going to say this as plainly and clearly as I possibly can: These are some of the best ribs…read moreI've ever tasted in my entire life. The rub is well seasoned, sweet and absolutely requires NO BBQ SAUCE. As a matter of fact, I think putting sauce on these ribs is a crime! The bones were HUGE... spanning the entirety of my to go box and the meat itself was tender yet not quite fall of the bone... which I really like. I opted for Mac n' Cheese and baked beans for my sides. Both were very good + they also threw in a slice of Texas toast. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I don't think it is an over exaggeration to say these may be some of the most flavorful ribs in the south. If you are a fan of sweet rubs, you are gonna love it here!

This place is SO delicious…read more Highly recommend everything I had: Brisket St. Louis spare ribs Shoestring onion rings (they remind me of a place that used to be known for these called Tony Romas) Brussels Sprouts (they're crispy with glaze--yum!) Mac & Cheese Chili Godfather cocktail w/ Uncle Nearest They're healthy servings so I took plenty home.

We had another great meal at 5B BBQ and Brews! Paola provided quick, friendly, and helpful service…read moreincluding info about gluten free options. The Burger, brisket, and cowboy salsa were amazing! We also loved the pear cider. We sat at a high top in the front of the house this time and enjoyed the ambiance and Brooke atmosphere.

Great BBQ and sides in a family-friendly, comfortable setting…read more FOOD: Tasty, not fancy-just yummy. We really like the ribs, but you can't go wrong with any of the choices. SERVICE: friendly, helpful servers FACILITY: is a remodeled old car sales and service building, with old memorabilia. LOCATION: A short drive out of Athens, but worth the time and distance. So good.

Great BBQ is made here! I had a pulled pork sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. Not overly…read moresmokey, but definitely smoked pig. The meat was tender, lean, and very nicely flavored. The appear to be very careful to use only quality meat. The bun was great too. My wife commented on how much she liked it. We thought that the banana pudding was as good as we have ever eaten. The Brunswick stew is amazingly good. We took home a pint and the next evening we had it on top of rice for dinner. I think it's really good. BTW my wife doesn't like to go into many BBQ places since you can come out smelling smoked... The place is an old Chevrolet Dealership that's been very neatly turned into a nice looking restaurant. ...and it's not smokey... So on a BBQ Joint scale, the ambiance here is a 10. She was also impressed with the way the place looked. The folks who served us were as nice and friendly as anyone could expect. My wife who is really not a fan of eating BBQ outside of our house, actually suggested that we take the convertible out and drive over for BBQ sometime. It's an hour drive, so that indicates how much she enjoyed the place.

We are fortunate to live about a mile and a half from Zeb's, so we eat there at least once a week…read more Whenever we have friends come to visit us, we take them there, and everyone loves it. Best BBQ we have ever had. People are friendly and the service is great. It must be good, considering it has been in business for 80 years.

BBQ was good, stew as well, Cole slaw was meh, a little too sweet for my taste. Staff was friendly…read more This place has been here many years, at a wide spot in the road. Worth a stop if you're in the area.