We are in town visiting family. We stopped at this restaurant for lunch, as it's close to our hotel…read moreand had decent reviews. We live in Missouri, where we have both St. Louis and Kansas City BBQ. We love BBQ. The server was polite and checked on us a few times. 1) plate one was beef brisket, potato salad and slaw. The slaw tastes like any ole slaw you'd buy at the grocery store. It was good but nothing special. The potato salad wasn't bad but it didn't have very much flavor. Basically tasted like boiled potatoes and mayo. The brisket was probably 70% fat. Each slice was over half fat. Even the pieces that looked like meat, had the texture and taste of fat. The picture that looks like a full plate, that was after I finished eating. I couldn't punish myself anymore than that. I posted a picture of the empty plate (we boxed up the leftovers to give to my mom's chickens) to show how much fat/grease was leftover. The other pictures show dry plates but that wasn't the case for me. 2) plate two (not pictured as it wasn't my meal) was half a rack of ribs, green beans and French fries. The ribs were tough and lacking in flavor. We are used to fall off the bone ribs. The kind where you can pull a rib and it comes out of the meat clean. We had to use a knife and fork to cut the ribs and then chew on them for what felt like forever. They also came out lukewarm and were cold by the third rib. The green beans also lacked flavor and left quite a bit of fat/grease/butter in the bowl after. The fries were also not seasoned at all. TLDR: nothing was seasoned, the food was lukewarm at best and there was enough fat/grease to clog the arteries of even the healthiest person.

I have a bone to pick with Smok N Bonz. I really loved the waitresses as they were friendly and…read moreattentive. However I just did not like the food. I've been twice now and have had the St. Louis Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, brisket, and pulled chicken. The ribs had no flavor, had pieces of gristle or cartilage in the meat, and had a boiled taste. We asked the server if they seasoned the meat and she was surprised that we didn't taste anything. The chicken was better. Dry of course but had that clear smoky flavor I was hoping everything would have. The brisket was probably the worst brisket I've ever had. While it looked okay, it was bland and flavorless and was totally dry while at the same time pooling in grease (or the water it must have been boiled in). See photo. The sides were all fine. Fried okra, Mac and cheese, and slaw. And I loved the table side barbecue sauce! But even a bath of that couldn't save the meat. I really want to return to support the staff at Smok N Bonz, but I just can't keep going to a barbecue place where I can't eat the meat.

Smokin F Barbecue delivers the kind of brisket that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite…read more The bark had a deep, smoky crust with just the right amount of seasoning, while the meat itself was tender, juicy, and full of rich beef flavor--not dried out or overwhelmed by sauce. Each slice had that ideal balance of smoke, fat, and rendered tenderness that good barbecue brisket is supposed to have. The sausage was equally impressive. It had a satisfying snap to the casing, a smoky, well-seasoned interior, and enough spice to keep it interesting without setting your mouth on fire. It paired perfectly with the brisket: one rich and melt-in-your-mouth, the other hearty, savory, and pleasantly peppery. If you're ordering at Smokin F, don't skip either one. The brisket proves they know low-and-slow barbecue, and the sausage is a standout sidekick that could easily hold its own as the main event. A great place owned by a Christian group, God bless America, and Texas

Best BBQ in E Tennessee. Fun relaxed atmosphere with choice of community tables or smaller ones,…read more welcoming, friendly staff. Good thing I don't live next door cause I would eat there everyday. Everything is so good, hard to make a choice. Ribs, brisket and sides so flavorful and tender, just deeeelicious!! The scenery is serene with longhorn cattle peacefully grazing in beautiful meadow. Love visiting the mini donkeys too.

The brisket and pulled pork were amazing. Highly recommend. All the sides are homemade and are also…read moredelicious.

Reallyyyyy good bbq. My bf and I got a sample plate to share, and we loved it! It was the right…read moreamount of food for both of us, and we loved being able to try everything. The service is really good and the vibe of the restaurant was really lowkey. Nothing fancy, just homey. Had the best nap of my life after this

I'm near Friendsville from time-to-time and decided recently to drive over and see what was…read more"downtown". Answer: not much, but there is some top notch barbecue! Walking in you get the vibe that this is going to be a proper barbecue place and they do not disappoint. The dining area has down home antique decorations that give it a nice cozy feel. For food, they have a varied menu with a variety of meats, but pulled pork is my go to so I ordered a sandwich with slaw...it came piled high with enough meat for two meals! The side of barbecue beans was also excellent. Growing up in Knoxville my favorite was always the local chain there, but Small Town will have me "cheating" the next time I'm in the area. Check them out if you want some great 'cue.

This is the best barbecue that we have found for the area; but I'm from Texas, and in my opinion,…read moreit's just different. That said, their chicken wing rub was very sweet and I was expecting a spicy rub. The pork ribs were good. The bologna tasted like hotdogs honestly. The sourdough bread wasn't really sour, it just tasted like regular white bread. Of the sauces, our favorites were Tennessee Red and Spicy mixed together; and we found that by mixing them together, it tasted closer to what we were used to. They still had a bit of an aftertaste that we couldn't quite place. I loved their cute store and their service was amazing! I told them about my egg allergy while ordering and was promised everything would be egg free. We had gotten the bacon burger with sauce that looked very similar to thousand island dressing, and the restaurant made it right by making us a brand new one, while profusely apologizing. We understand that there may be a little bit of cross-contamination, but the dressing on the burger was more than cross-contamination. The lady who took our order told us there was nothing on the burger except for burger, bacon and cheese, and then asked if I wanted lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the side. I asked specifically about the condiments and she said they don't put any condiments on their burgers. The bathrooms and store overall were very clean and very well kept. It felt like good small town America. If it weren't for the egg allergy sauce mixup, they would've gotten four stars.

We used Yelp to find this place--and WOW were we impressed. We wanted the smoked turkey and…read morecollards but they didn't have any that say. We made an easy pivot to the brisket platter, potato salad, beans, slaw, and Brunswick Stew. My husband and I shared it, and it was plenty for two. If we'd stayed another day we would have gone back. It was the best food in the area. We loved the outdoor porch and seeing the lake. A friendly employee chatted with as he wiped tables. The lady at the counter was a bit curt, but we'll overlook that as I'm sure the lunch rush wore her out. We told our friends how much we enjoyed this place. Then we found out they'd catered their son's small Covid era wedding. Look ahead for the limited days and hours. We'll be back!

I'm not sure where y'all are used to eating BBQ, but among the six of us getting six different…read morethings, NONE of them were stand-out. All the meats -- and definitely all the sauces -- were simply mediocre... dare I say even a little bland. Another small annoyance; noticed when we sat down that their seats have fabric over cushions... in a BBQ restaurant... =stained jeans.

We asked Yelp for any recommendation for the best BBQ around the area and Bustin Butts BBQ came the…read morefirst. And that was NOT a lie! The food was great--our favorites were the Bbq ribs and smoked green beans. We decided to dine in for the experience. However, the place has a drive thru for orders and pickups. The place offers a large parking spots for customers that dine in and shop at their local grocery inside the lot.

The most amazing bbq I've ever had in my life!! Drove an hour to try it was worth it 100%read more

Best Brisket I've had in a long time. Maybe even ever. So juicy, tender and the bark was spot on!…read more Found them at an Octoberfest event in Andrew's NC. Wish they had a brick & mortar place to go back to.

First time visitor to a food truck. It was a pretty day and I decided to venture out of the house…read more You could smell the bbq being smoked! The brisket was so tender you could cut it with a fork; the potato salad and the baked beans were delicious ... it was a great experience! As a first time visitor, I asked the owner what she recommended. She was friendly and courteous explaining each menu item and the many sauces. First timer will become a regular customer!

I was in the up in the area bring some errands. I was craving some barbecue so I hit up yelp. I…read morefound this place basically in the middle of nowhere, which, of course made it amazing! You could tell this is a place at the local school and for good reason. Everyone there was super nice and the food was amazing. I got some ribs, sausage, and bologna. Everything was really good. The stranger say, but the smoke bologna really hit the spot. A great barbecue place in Tennessee definitely hit it up if you're in the area .

Most definitely worth the stop! We've been looking for good BBQ in the area for a while now and YES…read morewe finally found it. I am a sucker for a BBQ stuffed baked potato and their Hogback Tater was so good! Got it with the brisket - tasty, juicy, melts in your mouth and not overly fatty with a huge, take ya three days to eat potato. Hubby, the rib snob got...ribs. Falling off the bone beautifully smoked. They are only open Thur-Sat 11-4 so plan accordingly. Can't wait to go back and so some more samplin! No photos this trip, ate it too fast!

We spent our anniversary at BlackBerry Farm and had the most wonderful time. Farm to table dishes…read morefor all three meals is something I could get used to. The beautiful fresh produce complimented the expertly cooked and seasoned proteins. There wasn't a single thing we ate that we didn't enjoy. In between meals, we made sure to stay active to earn our appetite. The property offers access to great trails in the Smokies which we took advantage of as well as a lovely outdoor pool with a view. The room itself was pleasant as well. It was hard to leave the luxurious king bed every morning. The heated floors in the bathroom and the comfy sitting area made our Holly Springs cottage suite the perfect home base. We were also assigned our own golf cart to get around the property (although we chose to walk mostly to take in the views). Service was top notch and the staff were wonderful. Every evening they surprised us with a little treat for our anniversary which was very thoughtful. We couldn't have asked for a better stay!

We have talking about BlackBerry Farms for years and that we needed to go. We knew it was…read moreexpensive, but the recounting of our friends kept drawing our interest back in. We decided to take the plunge and we are so happy we did. It's a 3 night minimum and frankly a great idea to take it all in. We enjoyed the following activities ; Fly Fishing, wine tasting , the spa , a farm tour , & tomato tasting. All were spectacular and unique to themselves. The culinary experience is nothing short of a Michelin experience for dinner. The price is all inclusive , sans your alcohol. The service is world class and the staff makes you feel so welcome. Whether it's a special occasion or a bucket list item , I would say it's a must in your lifetime !! Side note- We thought this would be a one and done. However, the level of experience and ability to unplug was extremely therapeutic. Hope you enjoy the review by LIKING it and sharing feedback :).