arrived there at 7:30 pm. service was absolutely great!! the girls that work there are great with customer service. however the brisket was dry and old and the pieces were loaded with fat. they used beef broth to soften it up, a trick used to revive meat when they don't have anything fresh coming out. read more

Okay, this is not the best bbq I've ever eaten...but it is easily the cheapest that still tasted good. I had the bbq 1 tray with 1/4 lb of bbq and a side of green beans with tea...for $$7.10. read more

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My coworker ordered this for a group lunch today. This is hands down the most dry and over cooked brisket, pork and chicken. The sauce couldn't even save it. I didn't try the sides because they didn't look appealing either. There's better out there in Knoxville. read more

HOLY $HIT - this is really, really good BBQ and prepared very creativity. My son described it to me and the menu sounded to crazy to me but he insisted and I'm sooo glad I listened. The whole menu is good but the two things YOU HAVE TO TRY are the brisket Tot-chooes (nachos but with potato-tots instead of chips) and the Burnty-Mac (pimento Mac and cheese with brisket burnt ends). The service is good too, they're always busy but somehow get you seated and served really quickly. Ambiance is also good for a BBQ place, very casual, laid back and plenty of TVs to watch the games on. I can't wait to go back again!!!! read more

Duncan has been our server the last 2 times we have gone and he is defiantly one of the best servers there, the food of course is always good and just recently we discovered the nachos, so yummy! read more

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Stopped by here because they were pet friendly even the reviews weren't that great. However this place did not disappoint. My half rack of ribs were fall off the bone delicious. I loved it with the creamed corn and green beans. My BF had the a 1/4 lb of pulled pork, pulled chicken and smoked sausage- it didn't look like it was lot when they first served it, but we were beyond full- he liked his meal too. Not mind blowing but it was good and had to use the bbq sauce to add extra flavor. The baked beans had a spicy kick to it. All the sides were tasty. We left very satisfied, reasonably priced and a friendly server. read more

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TLDR - great food, great service, definitely will be coming back for more!! I went here for the first time and absolutely loved it. Our server Grace was great and super sweet! We ordered the smoked bologna and cheese and it was good, only complaint (but seriously not a big deal lol) was we didn't receive our dipping sauces with it, but it was still delicious :-) My boyfriend ordered the cuban sliders and a tender slide with the mac and cheese and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the mayors beans. I wasn't a fan of the pineapple pieces in the beans but that's just my own opinion considering I like more savory baked beans. I like that they do "taste" of the sides! we came in probably 1-1.5 hr before closing and we didn't feel rushed (doesn't mean you should, we just didn't pay attention to the time and wanted to try something new). we also ordered the banana pudding and it looks delicious read more

Dead End BBQ - Homemade Banana Pudding - Large Enough to Share - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Ate there last night & either they were having a "bad night" or their food has really gone downhill. I ordered BBQ Nachos & they were just a Big Messy pile. The normal corn chip base was replaced by greasy potato chips & the toppings were just cold goop. I would have sent it back but the poor waitress seemed to be having a hard time. In addition they were out of YeeHaw draft. I don't recommend another try! read more

I searched for Dead End because of reviews in the tourist map on my way out of town. Staff were very kind and attentive- nice family location w a interesting selection of beverages. I ordered the 3 way- brisket , tips and shredded chicken w greens and mayors beans. The sides were - well just basic and I was seeking more home cooked flavor . The meats were tender as promised / but again flavor was just "ok", and a bit on the dry side. the tips were not crunchy- which is why tips are tips. Instead they were cubes of meat- which was a bit odd. Brisket was my favorite . It's great for families as everyone will get a nice serving of bbq at a great price - but being a person who seeks good grill when I travel - they are a bit basic in flavor. they get a pleasant score because it's family owned and they were very very nice. read more

Burnt ends HORRIBLE! Corn bread dry, fried okra was ok...Service was ok. The menu had nasty food stuck to it! read more

We have tried more things and have tried both the regular cornbread and the jalapeño cornbread and the regular cornbread is some of the best cornbread I've ever had! The jalapeño cornbread mentioned in previous review is the one that we did not like! We also tried the smoked bologna sandwich and it is also worth a try for sure. Bbq quesadilla was also good. I can never decide what to get here because it is all so good. We did try the meatloaf and it wasn't bad, but just wasn't anything special. This is our go to bbq place here in Knoxville so I had update the rating! read more

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New menu changed to a la carte items. Not a fan but it does slow for more selective choices. They also have a small sample fee rather than full sides. On this visit though the food mostly came out cold, at least the meat was. The sides were hot. The Saint Louis ribs were very good, fall of the bone. Not a fan of the milky cream corn. You get a choice of breads, corn bread, garlic toast. read more

Food was super good. I really enjoyed the bbq and Mac n cheese. The Buffalo okra was good as well but a bit soggy for my liking because of the Buffalo sauce. The bbq nachos were huge and delicious as well. This is a sit down restaurant. The service was also good! We went on a Thursday for dinner and it was not too busy. read more

Dead End BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich, BuffalOkra - Taste, Macaroni & Pimento Cheese - Regular, BBQ Nachos - Large Enough to Share - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First, the food: I got a build your own sliced brisket plate. I added okra, a cornbread muffin, and coleslaw. The brisket was dry and definitely needed one of three types of sauce on the table. There was enough, but don't expect Texas-style brisket. This wasn't that. The okra was good, but could have used more crisp and crunch. The muffin was okay, but nothing special. I tried two bites of the slaw and it had a distinctive chemical taste to it. I left most of the muffin and most of the slaw on the plate. The sweet tea was good. And the service: The service was mediocre at best. My waitress didn't seem to want to be waiting tables. It was busy, but they weren't swamped so maybe she was just having a bad day. My first trip will sadly be my last. Dead End indeed. read more

Cuban was ok, brisket I wouldn't order again. It was greasy and lacking flavor, and I smoke food quite a bit. The chicken slider was pretty good. It had a tasty hot honey sauce and was nicely crispy. Great price though, I got these three big sliders for $12. read more

Dead End BBQ - Cuban Slider, BBQ Chopped Brisket Slider, and a chicken slider. - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Probably the worst bbq I've had in a long time . Decided to stop with the family since it's not to far from us the banana pudding is also trash It's just a cookie cracker with whip cream read more

Dead End BBQ met expectations but did nothing more. They have really enticing menu options which is what drew me to try it. While their ideas for flavor combinations are great, the execution is decent at best. (all of my food came out warm/room temp, nothing hot) I do not advise getting the brisket-- I tried the slider and it was underdone and cut too thick making a chewy mess. The cuban slider was delicious, nailed the flavors, but still could've been hotter. However, the pulled pork nachos reconciled for the botched brisket. Stick with the pork and you will enjoy this place. I am willing to give them another shot for their creative menu items and good pork. read more

Dead End BBQ - Pork Nachos (medium size), Cuban Slider, Brisket Slider, Sweet potatoe fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

No smoke ring, no smoke flavor in the brisket and pork. I asked our waiter if it was cooked in an oven or smoker. He said "In an oven - uh, we have a smoker." The whole appearance of the place is prefab and imitation. It's not barbecue. read more

Burnt ends and great service from Tori. The food canme fast and warm. Bathrooms were clean. New favorite bbq place in Knoxville! read more

Dead End BBQ - Burnt ends! - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Do you ever yearn for the familiar taste of Jolly Green Giant canned green beans? Then this is the place for you! I've never had worse greens at a BBQ establishment. It tasted unbelievably bland. The burnt ends are the one saving grace to this place. They weren't the best I've had, but if I had to come back, the ends would be my choice. My brother had the pulled pork and it was bland as could be. Really needed a cup of vinegar on the side. I had the green beans and turnip/collard greens. I'm not joking when I say this, they were awful. They taste horrible. Just like a can of beans you find at the store warmed up in the microwave. That's a big deal to me. I don't just come for the late meat. I come for the meat and greens. We had the wings as an appetizer. Chicken wings were interesting. Good rub and falling off the bones moist. Not exceptional taste, but worth ordering again. I forgot to mention this before, but they RUINED their Cole slaw by adding blue cheese No self respecting BBQ joint should ruin their slaw with blue cheese, unless they provide an option without it. I would rather go to Cookout and pay half the price. At the expense of sounding corny, I must say... this place is a DEAD END! read more

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Fantastic food! I love the Mac Attack (with pork bbq) sandwich! It is by far my favorite.

We're from Kansas City, so of course the burnt ends weren't what we are used to. The ribs were great and the pulled pork and brisket was delightful. The Mac and cheese is yummy and the pinto beans were great. Greens were good1, slightly sweet. Getting the peanut butter pie to go. Ate everything else. read more

Dead End BBQ - The food is gone. - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

At least the name of this place is apt. If there was a road one had to travel for flavor and juiciness, this place would be on a dead end road. A coworker and I heard an ad on the radio and thought "What the hell". I've had other BBQ in KNX and never been here so we gave it a try. I won't be back. The pulled chicken was super dry. The pulled bbq was super dry. The cornbread was super dry. The mashed potatoes were the only thing even average. I had to use so much bbq sauce on everything I may become an investor in the sauce side of the business. Maybe being born and (mostly) raised in the Carolinas has ruined me, but this place ain't it. read more

I'm not really a BBQ fan, but I still love this place! We've gone here many times through the years, and it's consistently good. One of my favorites is the BB-Queso, which is queso with some pulled pork or chicken in it, along with Frito's scoops to dip with. A delicious appetizer to start with! Recently, my husband & I went here for dinner. I had the BBQ meatloaf, with mashed potatoes and fried okra. Delicious! I will definitely order this again! My husband had the combo plate with brisket, mashed potatoes, and the beans/sausage. He was very happy with it. We also had a house salad & it's one of the best in town. It has cheese, bacon, chopped eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and homemade croutons. Our service was amazing. Drinks were refilled promptly, and we were checked on frequently to make sure everything was good. A great experience! read more

We always come here when we are in Knoxville. This time we got here at 2:54pm the waitress came and took our our then came back and asked if we could check out. She stated she leaves at 3pm. We said ok as long as someone refills our drinks or there will be someone here to wait on use. She said yes someone will take over for her. This never happened!!! We never got our drinks refilled nor could I order a beer. Had to reduce from 5 stars to 3 read more

The food is always good but the wait staff won't keep their hands out of their HAIR!!!!!!!!! It's disgusting. It really makes you wonder about the training or lack there of. This is the third week we've been here and there were 4 staff flipping their hair,etc. Please do something about this hygiene issue. read more

The only reason I'm giving this place 1 star is because 0 stars is not an option. I ordered take out today and was not pleased with it. None of the food tasted smoked and it lacked seasoning. The pulled chicken tasted like it was boiled, and lacked any flavor. The brisket was dry, lacked flavor and had more fat than you would want on brisket. The ribs were also pretty atrocious, like the chicken, they also seem like they were boiled to start them. None of the food had any smoke to it and it and makes me wonder if they even smoke any of their meat. The pulled pork was alright, nothing I would ever crave but they didn't completely ruin it. If you are looking for BBQ do not come here, your by far better off going to any BBQ chain over this. My 3yr old could make better BBQ with an easy bake oven. read more

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Wow. Seriously great barbeque. We were recommended this place and glad we came. We took advantage of the small portions available to make our own barbeque sampler. We had ribs, chicken, brisket and burnt ends. Sides of brussel spouts, mac and cheese and creamed corn and the corn bread. All was pretty darn good - ribs excellent, chicken excellent, brisket was ok, burnt ends were fantastic - wow. Ribs and chicken were both fall off the bone tender and with tasty flavor. Brisket was ok but not super flavorful. Burnt ends flavor was super. All of the sides were great, the brussel sprouts were savory and flavorful, the mac and cheese tasty (never knew pimentos were the missing ingredient) and the creamed corn was like street corn with cheese and tasty. Corn bread was pretty good. Had the lemonade drink to wash it down, very nice. Our server Tori was friendly and helpful. Place has nice ambiance. Would definitely stop in again if in the area. Great. read more

Delish and cost effective. Seemed popular! I don't live in Knoxville but would go here often if I did.

Food & service has gone downhill. Poor meal last week. BBQ Nachos were inedible. Should have sent them back!

We ordered a 1lb of brisket that was pretty good, with sides of cole slaw and potato salad that were a little smaller portion sizes that we thought but were also good. The slaw had a blue cheese taste to it, so don't get it if ya don't like blue cheese. We ordered to go for the night and it was a nice night in at the hotel. read more

excellent BBQ. service is great. a little pricey. very clean restaurant Everybody very friendly

Very good bbq all around great food location not so great but we made the trip anyway we always went to Blount county to eat here. potato salad is to kill for mac and cheese very good also okra was very crispy and delicious Pulled pork was just a little dry but other than that very good read more

Pulled pork is moist, smoked nicely. Some places dry it out. The sides are okay. The 3 sauces are interesting. The mild has a savory taste, no spice, the regular is sorta sweet and thicker The hot is runny but has a mild kick. I'll try more and report back Recommended read more

Well we thought a quick bite would be nice. I probably should have asked about enhancement ingredients like msg but I didn't But overall the food hot was fresh and hot but overall flavor was underwhelming. The service nice and polite prompt The only rave thing I can say is " they have the good ice " read more

Dead End is a great BBQ spot that has remained consistent throughout the years. They have an awesome selection of sandwiches and sides to choose from. I'm a big fan of their pulled chicken sandwich and waffle fries. There is something for everyone here. They have traditional BBQ items, but they also have some non-traditional selections on the menu that have been given a BBQ twist such as their burrito and nachos. Everything on the menu looks delicious and I have never had a bad meal here. I've always liked the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly! read more

Dead End BBQ - Dr. H's Chick'n Cheddar sandwich with waffle fries and a sample of the mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

EASILY the best burger in E TN!! Stopped in on my way to the airport and it was spectacular even 45 mins later when I got through TSA to eat at my gate. Well priced, cooked exactly medium rare, everything came fresh and well packed for to go! read more

I love going to dead end BBQ, they have awesome food, my favorite being the rebel yell burger, and it's a great spot to watch any of the upcoming sports events. It's very locally located and has lots of local high school sports teams jerseys hanging to give it a great feel about the place. The servers are always great as well, personable and polite. The prices are good, not too expensive, but the food is well worth it for the portions and quality, parking can sometimes be difficult because it is on a kind of busy road during the day but I'd say the small trouble with parking is worth it. read more

We came here before reading the reviews and I am shocked to see the current rating at only 3.5, it was so good! The server was so kind and the service was quick. We ordered an appetizer and 3 entrees (one with pork, one with brisket, and one with chicken). Everything was made correctly and the food was very good. The portions were large, we have a ton of leftovers. What we could see of the interior seemed small/medium sized but it was a typical BBQ restaurant atmosphere. Only negative is that it was a little loud, otherwise no complaints! We would definitely go back and recommend to others. read more

This is some of the best BBQ I've had and you really can't beat their prices. The pimento cheese Mac and cheese is amazing and I love their burnt ends. Great place for lunch or dinner, you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more