FRESH! Homemade extra delicious smoked meats that are truly over the top delicious and served up by the most authentic person I have encountered in the farm to table genre. They are closed on Monday, you have six other days to visit and enjoy a meaty meal along with some good sides. This is the real deal reasonably priced with a little screened in porch for nibbling amd when weather shifts they will put you in a green house. You can even grab a container of homemade pickles for later. Loved this find, support locals businesses. Let the charm of the no fuss exterior welcome you to a well managed eatery. read more

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So glad my brother found this place on our trip home from Tennessee. Menu is fantastic! Very creative, full of homemade recipes. Barbecue is tasty. Sides were tasty. Loved the local ginger ale. Put it on your radar if you're driving through Bristol Virginia/Tennessee! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Banana Pudding - made to order - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

My mom and I were looking for food off I-81 as we traveled south and this place had the highest reviews near the speedway. The food is amazing, and the owner is a true artist who just loves to cook food. I'm coming back here when I drive back up read more

Had the Rueben with smoked corned beef, the potato salad and smoked Mac and Cheese. It was all delicious, perfect ratios of bread, meat, cheese, sauerkraut and sauce. Sides were so good. It was a rainy afternoon and sitting out on the covered patio with the metal roof was so relaxing! Very friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

Very happy to have found this little gem. Meat was very tasty and so as the chicken buffalo sandwich. It is a very authentic place and family friendly. read more

I got the Reuben with corned beef and a side of mustard green ($15). It came out in about 15 minutes. Reuben was quite good, the corned beef was loaded quite well, it was salty but could've been a tad more moist. My favorite part was the side, I love the amount of vinegar and tartness the greens had! It was sour and spicy and I absolutely shocked that I enjoyed that more over the sandwich. The hospitality of the staff were super phenomenal, very friendly and genuine. Overall a pretty nice pit stop for food and amazing service! Food(50%): 7.2 Staff/service(25%): 9.5 Value(25%): 7.5 Overall: 7.9/10 read more

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Excellent. Pork belly bites were very good and the smokehouse sandwich was solid. Wife also enjoyed brisket sandwich. read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Smokehouse, pork belly bites - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Nice find for a casual lunch. Rustic feel of the Deep South bbq shacks in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly owner and flavors were on point. "Dragon" spice made from the dehydrated mash of their hot sauce was very flavorful and low in sodium level. While not as smoky as this bama boy likes things, but it was a nice change from the oven baked stuff many try to pass as Q around here. Brunswick stew was the best I've had outside of Georgia/Alabama. Definitely will be back, especially since they have a great set up in a greenhouse for large group. read more

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Delicious Bar-be-que here. All meats are smoked on site, sauces and seasonings made in house as well. Not a traditional restaurant- feels almost more like someone's home. But the food and service are top tier, read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Definitely giving this place a shout out! We happened to be in the area camping and wanted to hit a place for lunch. We checked on yelp and found this amazing and unique place! What we found was a great place with great owners. We pulled up and the owner came to the fence to tell us they were closed due to a 400 person order they were catering. The disappointment started to come over us. Then he said he could still feed us just on a limited menu. We jumped on it. Let me tell you that bbq was amazing! He even showed us his smokers and gave us the story on his cooking clean. We even got to eat in a green house. We will definitely be back! Don't miss out you need to try this place! read more

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Came on my yearly summer food road trip from Pittsburgh. Staff was super friendly and descriptive when I asked questions about the menu. Nice space between a barn like ordering counter outdoor patio. Ordered the BBQ version of a Cubano sandwich which nearly had: Pulled pork, chicken, provolone, spicy pickles, pickled peppers and onions, alabama white bbq sauce, and spicy mustard with a side of smoked Mac n cheese. The pork was cooked nicely and the blend of white bbq with mustard was a nice combination. Mac was just fine but nothing memorable. The sandwich in terms of uniqueness and quality was a home run! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - BBQ Style Cubano (insta: @mmmashterchef) - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

This is a little mom and pop place in an old house where you order at the counter and sit out on covered screened patio. Took about a half hour to get our food so don't go if you're in a rush. We got a salad with chicken and pulled pork. Both were mediocre. read more

Real fresh food. Yum! Everyone was happy with our lunches: Reuben, Smokehouse Sandwich and Brisket... all with fresh salad. Very laid back.

This place! We weren't sure if it was open when we rolled in around 3 on Sunday afternoon, but the owner himself said "Come on in!" He was the only one there, but took our orders, chatting with us, then delivered the goods, delicious BBQ! He told us to try all the sauces and rubs/seasoning we wished, everything was good. They have a packed gravel parking lot, and the seating area is outside, but covered and screened. If it's cool outside, you can sit in the greenhouse, it was warm in there. Neat to see the vegetables and herbs growing, knowing that they will end up in the Brunswick stew, or the sauce or salad. Awesome place, give it a try! read more

Awesome hospitality and even better food. They even took extra care to work with my food sensitivities. Would recommend to anyone.

Be prepared for a rustic outdoor picnic setting and very good food. We especially liked the brisket, Brunswick stew, and coleslaw. Owner is friendly and has generous servings. read more

Delightful surprise! We weren't sure what to expect when we arrived at opening time and the parking lot was empty. It didn't stay empty for long, and with good reason. Our sandwiches were delicious with very generous servings of meat, the salad was tasty as well as beautiful with a variety of greens and mini tomatoes of various colors. Definitely worth the short drive off I81. read more

WOW! We were looking for a place for lunch today, 4 of us and a big dog. So happy we found Bristol Gardens and Grill. Food - excellent, service - over the top, and ambiance - perfect. Terrific experience, we'll be back! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Pulled Pork Sandwich with side of Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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This place was a gem! In the heart of the town on the corner of two streets, this place was perfect. The owner greeted us, took our orders and they promptly brought it out to us. The coolest part is the rubs and sauces are made with items grown on the property! Oh! And if your a fan of sauces, you can try them out with your meal before making the purchase of a sauce. Great little gem in Bristol! read more

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Must stop in for a meal. So friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was so charming. Salad was fresh, meat was super tasty. Got the brisket and chicken salad to go along with some hot sauce and bbq sauce. Will make it a regular stop on our travels! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Perfect hot sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

A quick and easy detour off I-81, for amazing sandwiches. The Cuban and Veggie Grilled Cheese were stellar. Really friendly owner also.

Food was tasty. Portions were nice! I especially liked the slaw; it's homemade. Staff were friendly and quick. read more

Stopped by on our way to Gatlinburg because we remembered how good it was 4 years ago! The service is friendly and the food is yummy! They only have seating outside or in the green house., but we enjoyed the covered screened in porch. I really liked my BBQ and felt like the portions were very generous. The macaroni and cheese is really good and I liked the green beans. My kids all raved about their entrees as well. My littlest did not enjoy her potato salad, but that's because she is used to a more mayonnaise based version. We will be back on our next trip through! read more

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Matt prepared food for my husband 65th birthday. Everything was awsome my guest loved everything. Wings to die for the hot honey is great. Smoked chicken salad and pulled pork great and his sauces are awsome. Best pasta salad and Mac n cheese ever . I would highky recommend them for any event. Thank you Matt. Brenda Blackwell. read more

Amazing mom and pops BBQ joint. Lots of passion put into every bite and home grows a lot of the dishes. Food for everyone, food for the soul. read more

We found this absolute gem of a restaurant through Yelp when we came to Bristol for the fall Bristol Nascar races. After touring the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, we wanted a yummy late lunch before heading to the track. The smell of delicious smokey goodness wafted towards our vehicle as we got out of the Expedition. We entered and encountered a fun and friendly staff! They walked us through the menu, and directed us to where we could eat in on the lovely screened porch surrounded by greenhouses. We had a tough time choosing from all the delicious-sounding choices. We struck up a conversation with Matt, owner and chef, about the gorgeous fresh produce lined up on the counter, and found out it is all grown there. We are all into gardening, so we had found our Nirvana, and we knew it! My boyfriend ordered a Reuben with potato salad, and I ordered a Cuban with no bread, and green beans. Oh my goodness, were they over the top delicious! All the sauces are made in house, everything was fresh and delicious. The corned beef was smoked in the smokers. Our friends ordered nachos...delicious smoked chicken shredded and tomatoes grown there, fresh homemade sauces. Our friend Paul ordered a Rueben and Beth had Pulled Pork BBQ with slaw. Sharon ordered green beans, pulled pork, and potato salad. The potato salads were perfectly seasoned and had such a unique herby flavor. The meats were all smokey perfection. I asked if they sold the mustard, because it was that good. The portions were very generous. I would have bought a case. Everything we ate was so good that we were just smiling and sighing. I'm thinking I sounded a little like Meg Ryan in some movie of the past as I oohed and ahhhhed through the meal. The true highlight was when Matt, the chef and owner, sat down. He is such a fascinating person, and we discussed gardens, and food, and dehydration and flash freezing. We learned about his contributions to the entire Bristol food community, and sustainability. We got to roam the greenhouses, which are spectacular. What started as lunch, turned into an epic food and life experience. It wasn't just lunch, it was true dining, true conversation, and learning. After two nights of stunningly disappointing track food, we decided not to head to the track early on Saturday. We wanted more of the delicious food we had experienced, and more conversation with Matt, so we headed back to Bristol Gardens and Grill again before the race. We decided this time to share some meals, because we left so stuffed to the brim the few days before. This time, AB and I shared a Reuben (and yes, I ate the bread), and Cole slaw, which was delicious. Beth and Paul shared a Smokey Chicken Salad Sandwich with a side of Smoked Mac & Cheese. Sharon had Sliced Pork, BBQ beans, and Pasta Salad. I ordered a fresh salad to go for my track food...and we also left with 5 grilled bologna sandwiches that we are still talking about and still thankful for! Everything was beyond delicious again, and once again, Matt sat down with us and we shared stories and conversation. In a busy world, this rarely happens. We will never forget not only the delicious food here, but our conversations with Matt, and his kindness to us, nor will we forget touring the greenhouses, meeting Matt's sons, talking to his friendly staff, and having a real food experience! read more

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Good sandwiches and soups. Fresh food and very tasty. Hot coffee. Outside seating as well. read more

The food here was some of the best food I've ever had. Such a hidden gem! I had the Vegetarian Grilled Cheese & my boyfriend had the Cuban. We will definitely be back! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Vegetarian Grilled Cheese (VGC), smoked Mac and cheese, Cuban sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Really great find. We were at Sugar Hollow Park for a disc golf tournament and wanted to check out something local. I found BGG and the guys i was with werent sure. But once we went inside - heck yeah. I got a 1/3 rack of ribs to share with the guys since i played the best. :) The smokehouse sandwich was excellent. Potato salad vouldve used some more seasoning but thats our only complaint. The hot honey was . Loved the eating arrangements. Either in a greenhouse or the outfoor deck. 100% would go back! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Really good food. We've stopped twice when driving through and enjoyed it both times. The pulled pork sandwich is fantastic, as are the sides. The owner is super nice. Would highly recommend! read more

So lucky we got the opportunity to eat here -- once of the most lovely dining experiences! As we stopped in on our drive to Asheville, we were greeted by the nicest staff and met with the best ambiance. The porch was such a relaxing, beautiful outdoor reprieve to break up a long drive, the food was so fresh, and it was so cool to know that all of the greens and produce were grown in the greenhouses right next to the restaurant. It's hard to find a place as farm to table as Bristol Gardens & Grill! Between the food, amazing, friendly service, and overall ambiance, I felt so lucky to feel so welcomed when I walked in and got such a treat with how amazing and fresh the food was! read more

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So glad we stopped here for lunch! We love the farm to table concept he is building here! You can taste all of the hard work and dedication that goes into his homemade pepper rubs! The garden salad was crisp and very fresh, the brisket was the best I've had, the BGG was also excellent! The smoked Mac and cheese was also delicious!!! The chef owner was also very attentive and showed us all around his greenhouses and BBQ pit! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - We are taking some of this dragon rub home with us!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

I was excited to try this hidden gem and when I mean hidden I mean we almost drove right past it blended in so well. It is first and foremost a great BBQ place but to leave it at that would be unjust because it has great salads, sandwiches and sides. We got the a salad (forgot the name)with turkey and Reuben sand which I would recommend if it is your first time there. They have a wonderful outdoor patio surrounded by a garden and plants for sale. It is clean and seems to be air conditioned for summer. We will be back! read more

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Super delicious bbq place in Bristol. Stopped on our way from NY to NC. They have outdoor seating and are dog friendly. The pork nachos were so good. So were the chefs salads. Service was friendly and the food came out fast. This place will be a stop every time we drive through the area. read more

The place is super cute. Not a big fan of the bbq sauce but we are from Texas! But the sandwich was good. The Brunswick soup or stew was okay. Too tomato based for me.. we would come back and try it again though .. service was great! read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - Brisket sandwich with BBQ beans - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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Great find in Bristol off the beaten path. Matt, the owner, greeted us with a handshake when we walked in and shared samples of his smoked chicken salad and dry seasonings. His Pork, Beef, and Chicken are smoked on-site, though, so we went with sliced pork and brisket- both of which were fork tender with wonderful flavors. The Brunswick Stew- as a side- could have been a great meal in itself. The restaurant is an old greenhouse, so a lot of what goes into the food is home grown and the dry rubs and sauces are created by Matt himself, and that makes this place unique and very homey. Since it is a couple miles off I-81, you do have to look for this place, but it's well worth the trip! As we were leaving, Matt said, "See ya next time, friend!" You will, Matt, you will. read more

Bristol Gardens & Grill - What's in this photo? Heaven. On a plate. Sliced pork. Brunswick Stew. BBQ Beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

brisket was so strange. I have never had brisket so bad in my entire life. It's paper thin and is smothered in ketchup. Must be a small town thing to give overly hyped reviews to small business which I love when it's good... but for people passing through we wasted 80$ between me and my family. Well my kids liked their sandwiches but my kids also like McDonald's so you can't really go off their judgment. read more

Great "secret" spot for bbq in Bristol. Had a friend tell me about this place and have been back many times. Great food and great staff.

So I went back and forth between a 4 and a 5. Pretty much decided on a 4 when 2 things happened. The owner came by to ask us how everything was. He even offered to bring us a sample of the spicy pickles. Then a guest drove up and parked his truck outside. He confidently walked up to the door without a mask. I was questioning whether or not they would let him in and that would've been a 4. However he begrudgingly strolled back to his car and complained to his partner that they made him put a mask on. The food was delicious. The bun was so large and fresh. The green beans and baked beans also were excellent. My only complaint was the barbecued brisket was a little bit grisly with fat. Not a lot but a little. I would definitely go back and think they are doing great during Covid as far as precautions. read more

Matt. Meat. And peppers... hundreds, maybe thousands of peppers. This is why you need to stop at BGG-- just off the highway on the VA side of Bristol. As others have noted, this is a stopover kind of place-- but def worth a second stop on the way back. Matt makes the experience; he's a great storyteller and eager to share his tale. Been a pit master since he was 12, sources his meat from a butcher walking distance away, working with some local farmers in training to grow peppers for his hot sauce. He's customized his smoker, engineered a fertilizer solution for his greenhouses, and his super not-secret recipe for brisket is amazing. We loved the brisket, the "Cuban" sandwich, the smoked Mac and Cheese, and the homemade pickles. Also, they sell a funky local soda worth trying. BGG is not to be missed read more

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