First experience with this restaurant and very disappointed. We had brisket and ribs, both tasted like it was cooked with or close to some type of accelerant. Brisket also had so much pepper on it you couldn't taste anything else. Ribs weren't much better flavoring. Then the final insult was the prices we were charged were different than the menu prices. Bottom line paid $50 with tip for a very poor dinner, won't be going back! read more

I normally do not review places, but this one was worth it for sure. So I pass this place every day going to work. I've been meaning to stop in and decided that today would finally be the day. I pull up and park, walk to the door, then notice that it closes at 8:00. It's 7:58. I look inside and the hostess waves me on in. I apologized or coming right at closing and asked if I could place a to-go order. They kindly take my order and go ABOVE AND BEYOND to serve me right at closing time. When I get home, my meal is perfect. It is nice and hot, like it was freshly made. I went with the 3 meat combo (pulled pork, ribs, and brisket) with fries, macaroni and cheese, and baked beans. I also brought each sauce home to try. This was the best barbecue I believe I have ever had. The ribs were meaty and falling off the bone. The brisket was juicy and easily pulled apart. Not only did I have a full stomach when I finished, but I had enough to have a meal for the next day. All for less than $20. I have officially decided to adopt Carroll's Barbecue as my new "go to" on the days that it is open. Nicely done! read more

Very spacious room, lovely ambiance, and friendly staff. We ordered some chicken wings and the meat fell right off the bone! Delicious! We also ordered fried pickles that were really good too. The chef knows what their doing! read more

Definitely the best bbq in BR! I work right across the street from Blue Smoke and although they are great, Carroll's is better! The ribs are phenomenal but it sucks they aren't open a lot of the days of the week. I've only ever gotten to-go orders and never actually been as another employee has picked it up. I will go there at one point, the food is to die for. read more

Not bad by comparison to the others, but it seems that no one remembers how to make 'que and stew properly any more. The last real BBQ place I visited had a loaf of Wonder Bread still in the wrapper on each table (a sign of good BBQ). They brought you the meat and sauce, you did the rest. Sadly, that was many years ago. read more

The food was GREAT! However, as someone who was a server for over 10 years, I can tell you that the servers and lack of training are going to run this place into the ground if something doesn't change. I have no doubt this is partly due to Covid and quick turnover of servers because no one wants to work right now. I originally wrote a longer review with more info about the bad service, but decided to change my review after the manager replied graciously. :) The food really was fantastic. I had a brisket baked potato and collard greens. They were both very good. My husband had a pork plate with collard greens and okra and it was all very good too. We shared an apple cobbler with ice cream and it was fantastic! Definitely give this place a try and give some grace with the new servers because the food is worth it. read more

This is a solid 3 for me, nothing great but nothing bad either. Corn nuggets were tasty, ribs were solid if not spectacular and sweet potato fries were darn good. Just not a memorable meal for me. read more

I am so glad we found this family-run gem for dinner while visiting Blue Ridge. The food was hot, well-cooked, and delicious. The brisket was tender, the 1/2 chicken was moist and smoky, the onion rings were thick and crisp, and the salad was cold and fresh. The atmosphere was welcoming and the Christian hospitality comfortable. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Wish this place was in my hometown. read more

As a Southerner, I'm a bit particular about my BBQ. Not only were my ribs fall-of-the-bone spectacular, but all of our sides were above and beyond amazing. We had collard greens, bbq beans, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, smoked sausage, wings, brisket, pork, and ribs. (3 combos and a pork plate, we are a sharing family.) We also split both dessert skillet options. Trevor C, our amazing waiter, checked to make sure there were no nuts since there was an allergy in our party. More on him in a minute. Everything was clean and the environment was cozy and inviting. Back to Trevor, he was the perfect amount of attentive without being overbearing. He also answered our questions regarding visiting the town of Blue Ridge. If you are ever in the area, do yourself a favor and eat at Carroll's Barbecue; if you don't like it, ship it to me and I'll eat it. read more

This is the best barbecue beef and pork ever! I would highly recommend Carroll's. There is a reason they are so busy!

sooooo yummy! i had the pulled pork & it was delicious!! both BBQ sauce options were so good too! mild & sweet or hot & spicy. & dessert is definitely worth it!! brownie skillet was so good! friendly environment & service!! read more

We've stopped by a few times and, by far and away, Carroll's is the best barbecue in the area. Their ala carte' pricing on items is a bit different. The folks are polite. All their smoked offerings are done properly. We will definitely visit again. read more

Excellent food! Brisket was awesome and homemade apple cobbler was to die for!! Great waitress (Missy) added to the experience. Highly recommend! read more

We are from Texas and I'm not sure why we wanted to try out of state BBQ but we did. Dang, this stuff was really good. The ribs will make your tummy smile. We are definitely coming back! read more

Food was fantastic! We went in on a busy Saturday night and they seemed a bit short-staffed but those who were there working were working so hard. Jackson was our server and was so sweet and attentive. If we return to Blue Ridge we will be back! read more

We are locals and love this place!! The ribs and wings are excellent. Everything is excellent actually. I just lOVE the ribs and wings. You. Couldn't ask for better, or friendlier, service. We eat here every seekend, and our only complaint is that they aren't open the rest of the week! Would love it if they were open on Sunday for the church groups. Oh my stars!!! I forgot to mention how good the brisket is also. read more

We are here at Carroll's for a second time. We had a great experience the first time. My husband ordered Potato Hill for the second time. He loved it the first time we were here. I got a combination plate this time. Last time I got the ribs with Cole slaw and baked beans. My plate tonight will have ribs, brisket and smoked sausage with the Cole slaw and a baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon sugar. Stay tuned for the update when the food arrives. For now, we have a different waitress but the service is great, just like last time. We have tried a few other Barbeque places since we moved here but this place is the best so far. read more

We are in Blue Ridge at least once a month, and Carroll's is a family favorite! We usually do take out, and the food is always perfect and the service is great! Our kids love it too - especially the fried pickles!! read more

Amazing food and fantastic service! Visiting from out of town and would come back again and again! The employees were very friendly and welcoming! The brisket was to die for and large portion size! Make sure to leave room for dessert, because the skillet banana pudding was a perfect way to end an amazing meal! read more

Nice addition to the area. Food was good, but just consistent with the many BBQ places around. The dessert skillets are a nice option to set this place apart! read more

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We really enjoyed Carroll's. Service was friendly. The portions were great - we even took food home. The wings were great, good flavor even without dipped them in sauce. The brownie skillet is a must. read more

The bbq pork sandwich helping was awesome. Great flavor and very tender. The regular and hot and spicy sauces complemented the meat well. Will definitely do it again!! read more

Ridiculous. Placed an order for pickup, ready at 4.... At 5:30 I am still standing in the restaurant waiting for my order. I understand a worker shortage and have patience everywhere I go. However, I ordered it togo and was given a time it was supposed to be ready, and then I have to wait 90 MINUTES!!! Food is good but just not worth the trouble and the wait. So Disappointing. read more

Let me start by saying I don't even really like bbq. My husband and family love it. I always find it fatty or just gross. After going to another well known bbq place in town, I figured this would be just the same. Why anyone would go anywhere else just baffles me. This is the best bbq I have ever had.! The smoked turkey is soooo good! My kids & husband inhaled the pork and chicken and let me say the fried pickles and corn fritters were delish! I kept taking my roll to scoop out every little bit of bbq sauce out of the container as I was becoming addicted to the sauce. We are going back again tomorrow. Enough said? I'm in love!!! read more

Came into town from Michigan and I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The brisket was the best I have ever had and the Mac and cheese was very good..... Our server Tim was very attentive to our needs and offered a lot of suggestions of places to visit in the area.....Will definitely come back to Carrroll's next time I am in town read more

10 very good smoked wings for 10 bucks! Brisket, ribs and sausage were very good as was stuffed, oversized baked potato. Greens, slaw and beans also very good. Service from Missy was excellent! read more

First time eating here, it was so good! Great Barbeque and sides and great atmosphere inside! Will be back!

This was a great place to stop and eat. We had 4 kids and 6 adults and it was very accommodating. The staff was super friendly and attentive. We had pulled pork and chicken and ribs and all were fantastic. read more

The best restaurant to happen to Blue Ridge. The sweet potato fries are the best!!! Always good and friendly service with great food read more

Carroll's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Food was good once we got the food... But it took over thirty minutes for two pulled chicken plates to go and they forgot the bread on one of the plates. Most of the staff was friendly but some acted like it was our fault it was taking so long and we didn't even ask about our food until the 30 minute mark. Highly do not recommend if you are hungry and in a hurry. We didn't expect fast food but 30 mins after ordering is ridiculous. read more

Visiting Blue Ridge on vacations and wanted to local BBQ. After seeing a few options we went to Carroll's and could not be more satisfied. The best ribs I have ever had and I've had a few in my life. Pass up the commercial BBQ joints you are in the billboards and go straight to Carroll's! read more

Food was excellent but had to send one plate back due to the bun having mold on it. Staff was pleasant 6-10 on cleanliness.

Some of the best bbq ribs I've ever had, generous and delicious. Baked beans were also a cut above the norm. Pulled pork was also excellent. Only thing I've tried that wasn't the best was the Cole slaw. read more

Horrible service. Brisket is all fat. I complained and owner cane out to argue with my complaint. People behind us commented on his rudeness so it wasn't just us. Dessert had an odd after taste. I would never go back or tell someone to try this place. Worst bbq in area. read more

Food too expensive and not that great brisket had too much black pepper. Mac and cheese was not great at all

Food is very, very good! Best in blue ridge for sure! Gave them 4 stars because they forgot several things including not providing BBQ sauce for a large order. Owner called me and apologized so extra points for follow up. Will definitely eat there again! read more

This was my first visit at the newly opened restaurant. The dining area had a charming, rustic feel. The brisket was tender and hot and the baked potato and fries were great as well. I'll be back the next time I'm in Blue Ridge. read more

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Update: I revisited last week and it seems as though the salt issue has been corrected. Thanks for your responsiveness! Earlier review: I've been coming to Carroll's since it opened. The Good: Portion sizes, addition of great potato salad, value for the money. The Bad: There has been a change in the quality of the meat (chicken, in my case). In my last three visits, the chicken has been so salty as to be almost inedible. And, the proportion of white meat to dark meat has changed; there is far less white meat now. I wonder if these changes are simply a reflection of their increased number of customers. If so, I'm sure they'll "right the ship" shortly. read more

So thankful for the calm atmosphere of this place after a full day with four kids. Plenty of seating. Big dining area. Friendly staff. Good food. Clean restrooms. read more

Best ribs I've had in years. They were hot, the meat fell off the bone. So tasty. My wife liked the brisket.