Food is average, music is good, atmosphere is friendly. Service is hit or miss but I do enjoy going back.

The ribs were excellent. However, my brisket was really dry and I had to eat it with my baked beans. Thursday night music was absolutely amazing inside and the place was packed. We had a dog so we ate outside. My wife unfortunate the brisket wasn't good because my life partner loved his ribs! read more

Best BBQ in Bristol!! Great selection, friendly service, live music is tops, and a great time. We enjoy dropping in or grabbing to go as the service is always fast, the food is always moist and tasty, and the banana pudding , you will enjoy! We got take out last night and the food was still hot when we got it home! I love the brisket, collard greens, and slaw or beans. My wife really likes the pulled pork, fried okra and corn on the cob. You get plenty to eat!! read more

We tried Delta Blues for the first time today for lunch and it was great! The staff were very friendly and helpful and had a great attitude. I got the burnt ends and brisket. The brisket was delicious and some of the best I've had. The burnt ends were very tender and moist with a little fat but still tasty. My wife got the salad which she said was very fresh. I also really liked their house bbq sauce, just the right mix of flavors. read more

First time to the location! We came on Tuesday because of the Cajun special. We drove an hour just for this particular occasion and got there around 5pm and they were already sold out of oysters! The food was great! Portion sizes could have been a little larger. But we were pleased with the flavors and I love their spicy BBQ sauce! We will return! read more

Food here is really good and very reasonable rates. Wings are a must have. Burgers are nice, pulled pork, Rueben sandwiches, briskets are worth a try. Ambience is really good inside and they also have a deck outside! read more

Delta Blues BBQ - Rueben sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

This place is great! Love the vibe! The 3d sugar shack picture blew my mind!

Funky little restaurant with an outdoor live music area out back. Food prices were very reasonable and they had inexpensive beer specials.

Some of the best bbq in the tri-cities! The loaded fries as an appetizer are delicious! The pulled pork bbq can stand on its own even without sauce (which I appreciate) and they have a nice selection of sauces as well. Live music on the weekends on the patio! read more

Stopped here with a group of 6 teenage girls and 4 adults while passing through on the interstate. Convenient access, and the girls all loved the vibe of state street and the restaurant itself. Food was all delicious, from BBQ plates to burgers and sides, and affordable on a group budget. This would definitely be a regular favorite if we lived there, and will absolutely return next time we're passing through. read more

Delta Blues BBQ - Inside the entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

Make your order and pay at the register. Find you a seat and they bring you out your food. It was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is very laid back with the ambiance of Jazz and Blues music playing in the background. The decor is historic. I really enjoyed the Cajun Chips with the blue cheese dip. read more

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This is the best BBQ around! Great food decent price. I've never had anything bad from there.

Nice location in downtown Bristol with adjacent parking. Ordered a burnt ends and jalapeño sausage tray with two sides (mac n' cheese and collard greens) that was solid. The service was pleasant and efficient. Nice location where one could easily pass an enjoyable afternoon or evening. read more

Excellent wings, they are huge!! Highly recommended!! Nachos are excellent too!! Don't forget blue cheese and chips !! read more

The barbecue here was hot and fresh. Large serving and fast service. Plenty to eat and great sauces for the meat. Highly recommend the food here. Very good atmosphere also. Downtown Bristol at its best and clean restaurant. We will be back when in Bristol again. read more

My wife and I decided to try this place out for the first time. We split the 5 meat platter and we dined in. We had brisket, ribs, burnt ends, smoked chicken, and the smoked pork, house made chips, okra, and toast. The good - The restaurant was clean and the staff cleaned up quickly after someone left. There were not many diners eating in while we were there, probably 5 tables at the most. We did see a lot of to go orders. Our food came out fast, which was a surprise. The meats probably tasted better than any barbecue place around this area. The flavor was great without the barbecue sauce. They have a very sweet barbecue sauce that I really liked. I thought they had good prices on their beer selections. The bad - Our food was barely warm. All of the meats had the temperature of getting it to go and still having to stop at the grocery store on the way home and then eating. The okra was the only thing on the plate that was hot. The chips were not even remotely warm and were hard. The slice of toast that came with the plate was still white and the butter wouldn't soak in. It was inedible. They need to do something about their front door. With people coming in and out, and it being wooden, it slams constantly with that grandmother's house door sound. I am surprised that the glass doesn't break. It was really annoying to hear that bang/scrape sound every few minutes. You wouldn't believe how many people we saw struggling to open the door as well. I spoke with some family members that stop here often and they said that the food temperature situation, was not normal for here and that I should have sent it back. FYI, I do not have very good luck sending things back. I would probably just work something out on the bill. We will probably try this place again just because of the taste of the food. I will have to rethink eating in versus to go. If I take it home than I can heat it up if needed. The taste of the food, on this visit, was worth 4.6 stars. The things listed above brought it down to a 2.5-3 star, the chips and bread was a real head scratcher. read more

Delta Blues BBQ - View from front door towards back door - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

Have never had a bad experience with Delta Blues. Everything is always fresh and seasoned to perfection, whether you are dining in or ordering to-go. All of the staff are always super helpful and friendly, and it's such a unique restaurant, always having live music. This is a must-stop whether you are visiting or local. read more

Stopped here on our way north. Pretty good. Fried corn was something different and good sauce choice.

Food and service always great! Highly recommend if you are in the area to try delta blues!

Burnt ends - baked beans and fries ... just do it. Add a beer and you'll have a great day. Just be sure to go early - they've run out early the last couple times I went.BrisketBurnt End Tray read more

We went on 2/03/24. The brisket was dry and had no taste. The burnt ends were OK, but they came drenched in too much sauce. The pork rinds were good and crispy. The pimento cheese was dry and hard to spread. Not some place we would ever go back to. It was more like a fast food restaurant where you place your order at the counter, and you get your own drinks. Not what we expected, but if the food was great, it would have been an OK place. read more

Love the food here! Always warm and fresh. Usually order a head of time and have dinned in. Either one I have absolutely enjoyed.

We had the Nacho Blues and Smoked Wings. Both of them were really good. They could have had a larger serving of nachos, but that's just being picky. The wings were plenty. My girls had kid burgers and they were satisfied with their meal. The kids meal includes a drink which is always a plus. I'd like to try the pulled pork the next time we come. Very cool atmosphere. read more

Everything we've had here is phenomenal. Pulled pork, smoked chicken, Mac n' Cheese is solid gold. Nachos kicked ass. I even liked the slaw. The salad had super fresh, amazing produce too. I'd recommend adding it to the pulled pork sandwich. Wasn't able to try the brisket cause they were out. Loved the sauces... Carolina was my favorite. Oh... ranch was perfect. Creamy and spiced just right. If you are in the area and like bbq I'd give it a shot. My wife doesn't like bbq unless it's done right and she was happy. read more

Delta Blues is our favorite place in the TRI-Cities! Great food & music. The Brisket, Green Beans & Banana Pudding are our go tos, but everything is great!!! read more

Great atmosphere, incredible food, and very friendly service! Highly recommend if you're down in Bristol!

Delta Blues BBQ gets a solid 5 for sure! We had the ribs, okra & loaded potato salad. Ribs were fall off the bone and really flavorful. The okra was good, but the loaded potato salad should get 5 stars all on its own! The service was great & so friendly. The music playing in the background was bluesy and set a good atmosphere. I highly recommend this place when you're in town. I know I'll be back! read more

Went there today, and immediately was greeted with the smoke smell of delicious bbq! We got the tray of 5 meats and 2 sides. Initially I was disappointed by the portion sizes. Close to $50 was expecting more, but all the meats were DELICIOUS. We got burnt ends, ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork, and brisket. The fried okra was really good, but the Mac n cheese lacked any flavor. I was super impressed with this place and can't wait to go back. I just won't order the Mac n cheese again, lol read more

We got the delta burger with Cajun fries and the chicken Philly with fried okra and it was all fantastic! The fries are super thick cut and delicious. read more

Had a great smoky pork sandwich and tasty baked beans door dashed to my office today. Bbq the way it oughta be.

Went here a couple of weeks ago and the food we had was very disappointing. I ordered the burnt ends with baked beans and collard greens. The food was ready in about 5 minutes after I ordered, and it was over cooked and dried out. Delta Blues used to have good food but not now. I will be back for the music but not for the food. read more

Brand new spot in downtown Bristol. Everything we tried was really great. It's a little slice of Memphis in our downtown. Super nice staff. We'll be back! read more

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have ate here severa times!! Always had great food, wonderful service and an awesome atmospher! will definitely come back in the futire! if you love BBQ you will definitely love this place read more

Delicious. Stopped in on our way through town. Quick access off 81 and loved driving through downtown. Very fast service. I had brisket platter and husband has pulled pork sandwich, both were very tender and flavorful. Loved the eastern vinegar sauce the best. Few beers on tap, a couple classics and some local options. Will be back. read more

I'm definitely what I would call a picky eater when it comes to pulled pork so going in I had very high expectations. Well, this was some of the very best food I've had. The portions were just right and the pulled pork was perfect! Moist with just enough of the burnt edges giving it a delicious smoked flavor. read more

This restaurant is part of the Bristol hometown experience! The barbecue is delicious, especially the burnt ends. The collard greens are true Southern fare and the pork rinds are out of this world (I like Lemon Pepper). The live music is also so fun! If you are passing through or staying the weekend, be sure to stop in! This is also my very favorite Keto meal in Bristol VA/TN. I get two dinners out of it!! read more

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Worst food! Stopped by for BBQ today and was given Fat in place of my Burnt ends Tray. Asked for something else and given more Fat. This establishment has gone down hill in food and service. Would not recommend this restaurant. Very disappointing. Prices gone up and good and service has gone done. read more

This wasn't around when I lived in Bristol, so I wanted to try it out when I passed through town. We had a Southwest salad, burnt ends, Delta burger, side of the homemade chips, beans and a kids chicken with Mac n cheese. All of the food was good. Wife wasn't find of the house ranch and the blue cheese dip tasted like a creamy blue cheese from a bottle. I wouldn't get it again. The burnt ends didn't remind me of burnt ends I've had in Memphis (2-3 times a year) but weren't bad. The sauces were tasty. House sauce was fantastic. Wife really liked the smoked chicken on the salad. My mom enjoyed her burger and house chips. Our 2 kids devoured their kids plate. The sweet tea was delicious. At first, I didn't like the atmosphere. I'm not a fan of outside light being the main light source, but by the end of the meal, it grew on me. It really gave this vibe of being in a blues joint in the Delta. Overall, is recommend it for a meal. It's not my favorite BBQ, but I'm spoiled living in St. Louis and visiting the Delta and Memphis throughout the year. read more

Delta Blues BBQ - Store front from State Street - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

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Best ribs and collard greens EVER. These ribs are fall off the bone tender- no knives required. Online ordering system is fast and easy. Always a great experience at Delta Blues. read more

Delta Blues BBQ - Half rack of ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

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updated review: food and service was very good tonight