The pulled pork sandwich was solid. . The pork was tender, and perfectly smoked, with just the…read moreright amount of char to give it a delightful texture. The sandwich was generously portioned, served on a soft, slightly toasted bun that soaked up the juices without becoming soggy. The pork was just slightly dry in my opinion. What truly sets this place apart, aside from the food, is the atmosphere. The friendly, laid-back staff made me feel like a regular, even on my first visit.

Absolutely loved the food. Sweet tea and soda refills felt limitless. Everything was delicious and…read moreseasoned to perfection. But MOST of all the service was top tier. Our waitress was attentive and so welcoming. This was our first time at Oinkers and it will not be our last. Half of our party is from out of state and this was the truest definition of southern hospitality I wanted them to experience! She made everything that much more special. Five stars!!!!

Passing through and saw the Rib Country sign and did a U-turn to get back here. We love the…read morecountry feel, the smell of good cooking and the patriotism for our great country (250 years!). We were just past the lunch crowd at 1:11 arrival on a Thursday, but there was still a decent crowd in the restaurant. Booths are big, room for eight regular sized folk. We were only two. Collard greens were on the menu today as was potato skin fingers and Brunswick stew. I chose the brisket plate, wet, with collards and baked beans. My wife got the same with collards and potato skins. Each of those was a premium side for an extra $2.50, but well worth it. Every single thing we ate was a 10 out of 10. We loved the collards,, tender, served with hot pepper vinegar, as the Good Lord intended and not sweet, like the heretics that put brown sugar in their collards. The brisket was Smokey and tender and perfectly seasoned, add a bit of hot bbq sauce. Baked beans were sweet, as they should be, and had some meat chunks in there, again, as they ought. A slice of Texas Toast accompanied. We were initially overlooked as our server, Robin, didn't know that we had been seated. She was apologetic about our three minute wait - which tells you, Robin is a great server! I mean, it was only three minutes, but she took our drink order and our food order at the same time, immediately served drinks and 15 minutes later served our food. The space will fit a lot of folks. This was an excellent lunch choice, good for crowds, good for single diners too. It was so good, we figured it's only 87 miles from our home in Greenville, SC and could be an occasional day trip destination for lunch. Or, we need to convince the family to open up a Greenville location. There's an idea. Don't hesitate to dine here, and consider bringing a cooler for some "to go" orders for later. You won't regret it.

Food is always great Service was awesome…read more I got ribs, baked beans and collard greens!! Excellent!! Brownie to go ! So good

The food was amazing and Hope our server was so kind to us out of towners on Mother's Day.read more

Slow and never busy and takes forever forever to get your food. It's a nice environment but it's…read morejust not a place we enjoy going anymore

If you're looking for great Southern comfort food with a million-dollar mountain and lake view,…read moreHawg Wild BBQ & Catfish House in Hiawassee is hard to beat. We stopped in on 1/2 Price Tuesday Catfish Special, and it has to be one of the best dining values anywhere in North Georgia. For just $9.99, each lunch included two perfectly fried catfish fillets and two sides--an incredible deal for the quality and generous portions. The catfish was outstanding. The fillets were light, flaky, and fresh with a perfectly seasoned, crispy coating that wasn't greasy at all. Every bite was delicious. The homemade tartar sauce complemented the fish perfectly. The sides were every bit as impressive. The collard greens had that slow-cooked Southern flavor, the BBQ baked beans were rich and smoky with just the right touch of sweetness, and the Carolina slaw was crisp, refreshing, and balanced the meal nicely. The Texas toast rounded everything out. Our server, Charity, was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome without ever hovering. The restaurant itself has one of the prettiest settings you'll find. Sitting above the lake with panoramic mountain views, it's worth the stop for the scenery alone. Whether you're inside looking out the large windows or enjoying the view from the parking area, it's a beautiful place to relax over lunch. With two lunches, drinks, tax, and a generous tip, our total was only about $34. That's exceptional value these days. If you happen to be in Hiawassee on a Tuesday, don't miss the 1/2 Price Catfish Lunch Special. Between the outstanding catfish, delicious Southern sides, friendly service, unbeatable price, and spectacular views, Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish House has earned a place on our list of favorite North Georgia restaurants. We'll definitely be back.

HOT DIGGITY DAWG! For this Hawg!…read more We found our thrill on that roadside hill. And it was sooooo good. Dibs on the ribs. I ordered the full rack because ain't nuthin better than finger licking good leftovers. Yummmmm Hangin off both ends of the plate Those ribs raised the bar for barbecue! Along with Baked beans. Fries. Hush puppies. Onion rings. All of those BBQ-y side things. Our happy meals were delightfully delivered by the one, the only Angela. She brought us heaping helpings of Hawg Wild wonders. And we were so glad. Thanks, girl! I saved this high spot on the Hiawassee hill in my GPS. But I do believe I can find it by the smoky trail waving in the wind. C'mon! Join us.

Easily the worst ribs I ever had, and not just at a restaurant, ever - and that includes my brother…read morein law who previously held that title. Service was great, the ambiance was pretty cool too.

This is our second time here as its been year's since we last came. Last visit was a big family…read moreaffair as we have family in-town. My husband opted for BBQ and this is what he picked. Service: the guy who served our table was prompt and courteous. Food: the ribs, which is what my husband and girl's ordered, fell off the bone and they seemed to like their meal. My son had a wicked brisket and said "it was good!", which is a a plus. I had the beef brisket salad on the greens and while it was good I'd suggest they should scale back on the shredded cheddar, which is my only complaint since there was far too much and overpowered the taste. All-in-all it's an ok place for limited places to eat in Franklin.

EXCELLENT turkey sandwich! Super moist & the portion size was very large, great value for the $8.50…read morecost. Not many BBQ places have turkey, so this was a pleasant surprise. Definitely the BEST turkey I've had!

Ordered rib plate with pawpaw sauce. Ribs- moist, smokey and…read moreflavorful Pawpaw sauce- tasty, too sweet for me Potato salad- good, needs a bit more seasoning (salt, pepper) and acid/tang (e.g., mustard, vinegar, pickle juice). Unfortunately, didn't hold a candle to my mom's potato salad, but I won't hold it agsinst them :) Baked beans- nice texture but too sweet for me. I am just not a sweet sauce lover. Texas toast- it wasn't toasted, just a thick slice of bread. Worked good to fold some meat, sauce and bread together to make a bite. Portion was large and could have served 2 people. Everyone working there, all senior citizens, were hard working, kind and friendly. Pawpaw was sitting out front and we chatted while I ate bbq at one of the picnic tables. Appreciated they provided a cup of ice for my canned soda.

Barbeque ribs and sides were outstanding!! The staff behind the counter were responsible for all…read morethis goodness... and they were so friendly and happy! The ambiance was homey and truly welcoming!

Kudos to the owner of this restaurant for implementing fair pay for its team members and rejecting…read moretipping as a source of income! There were notices on their tables explaining. There are indoor and front porch tables. Order and pay at front, fill your drink cups and dispense some sauces, find your seats, and they deliver the food to your table. Service was friendly, single bathroom was clean, parking was ample. Enjoyed the well-seasoned collard greens and the simple fresh potato salad. Ribs and brisket were tender, but I didn't discern any flavor from smoke or a rub--pretty bland, so were used as sauce delivery devices. Two flavors of sauces weren't especially remarkable, but adequate.

Excellent across the board. Great ribs and brisket. Sauce and sides were great as well. Service…read morewas warm and friendly. Brunswick stew was so good I took some home for the next day.

Decent spot for bbq. Not the best that I've had, but pretty good. And prices were fairly reasonable…read more Got the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and toast. A lot of food, and I was really full. The Brisket was only okay. A little dry, even though I had requested the point (fatty part). Probably would not get this again. Ribs were decent, although they didn't have very smoky flavor. Almost as if it were cooked on a pellet grill. The highlight were the Sauces, which were great, and there were a bunch of options The pecan pie was terrible unfortunately. Recommend just skipping desert, especially since the food portions are large. Clientele were mainly elderly, so even though we arrived early we had to wait. And when we left, the place was almost empty.