If you're ever passing through Scottsboro, Alabama, you owe it to yourself to stop at 50 taters…read more You get a lot for your money and the brisket is superb! Service is fast and friendly.

Had the hamburger steak and mashed potatoes, salad bar all were delicious, can't beat the prices…read moreand the good is great !

Had family in from out of town and decided to give this place a try! Boy were we glad we did! The…read morepeople are friendly and professional and the food is the best I have had eating out in a long time. I thought it sounded good online but it is much better-quality food in person and we were each so pleased. We had people of all ages in our group and it was a wonderful choice for our get together! Thank you!

Handicap parking around the back with a nice boardwalk to the old home, steam table meat and three…read morestyle set up, converted home with period wallpaper, draperies, and floor coverings make for a cozy experience. Staff were friendly and offered to bring our trays to the table if our choosing. We had the very southern fare of fried okra, turnip greens, and cabbage rolls. It's not fancy but it is comfortable and delicious.

This might be the best restaurant find in years. I love looking for small local restaurants in my…read moretravels, and Pappy's Place has restored my faith in local food! I finally found some pulled pork that wasn't cooked on a pellet grill or in a crock pot. It had an amazing bark on it, was moist, and full of flavor! The Heart Attack Burger can only be described as an adventure. The hand breaded chicken tenders were full of flavor, tender, juicy, and probably the best chicken I've had in a long time. It's small, not much seating, but will leave a huge impact on you!

Not the best place we've been. Atmosphere-zilch Food-ok…read morePrices-hmmm Service- All said and done, we would not go again

Visited for lunch on Thursday and was unfortunately sorely disappointed…read more I arrived at about 12:45 and found a fairly full parking lot. The lot is a little torn up but not too bad. It's easy to get in and out. Walked around to the front and stood in the entryway for a few minutes. Didn't know the protocol since it was my first visit. Eventually, a waitress said loudly from the drink machine to seat myself, so I selected an empty booth near the kitchen. There's a lot of seating inside. I'd say the restaurant was about 1/3 full. Idk where people park when they're at capacity lol. Waitress came over and somewhat incredulously asked if I was by myself, which I confirmed. She pushed a scrap of white paper in front of me and told me to circle what I wanted and she'd pick it up. Eh...okay. It was a limited menu of meat + 3 combinations. They advertise breakfast till 1 as well as burgers and sandwiches but none of that was on there. However, the waitress' demeanor can only be described as frosty, and fortunately I was okay with my choices, so I kept to myself. But a part of me was kind of curious about breakfast for lunch. Alas. She returned with my tea wordlessly and swiped up my slip with my order. I circled a fried chicken breast with "potato patties" and fried okra. The sweet tea was the best thing I had and I enjoyed drinking it while I waited for my food. No refills or to go cups were ever offered though. I will grant the food came out fairly fast...but it also came out cold. Well, the chicken and potatoes were approximating room temperature, but the okra wasn't even lukewarm. My grouchy waitress also didn't give me any silverware and ran off before I could ask for any. I had to hunt down a different, only marginally less grouchy waitress so I could eat my food with a fork. It's a shame the okra was cold because it had a hint of potential; the breading was sort of cornmeal-y and might have once been crispy. As it was, it wasn't good at all -- the cold okra got slimy. The chicken was passable but also not nearly hot enough. The breading also needed more seasoning. The potato patties were...not patties? I was expecting something like a Jojo (small crispy potato round, thicker than a chip) or at least something circular lol, but instead I got two scoops of a sort of whipped potato casserole. This would've also been alright except it was lukewarm and, even worse, absolutely replete with still-crunchy large pieces of onion. Couldn't get a mouthful without them and left with much smellier breath. The one redeeming factor other than the tea was the bread basket: two yeast rolls and a hunk of cornbread. The cornbread was awful (bland and dry), but the yeast rolls were soft and warm and about the only food item I legitimately enjoyed -- even though, once again, my waitress left me hanging with no butter. I really couldn't wait to get out as I felt terribly unwelcome, so as soon as I ate what I could stomach I went to the marginally less unfriendly waitress and paid at the register. The price was decent (~$15 before tip). I did still tip, but I was salty -- legitimately some of the worst service I've had in a long time. I'm forgiving of long wait times and forgotten stuff, but I really don't like callous attitudes when I do my best to be pleasant and accommodating. Definitely wouldn't return. 2 stars because the food was edible and the place was clean enough. The hunt for a decent lunch in Scottsboro continues.

Food was outstanding and service was excellent. We got plenty of food for the price and it was all…read morevery well prepared. Would definitely recommend and will return. The overall feel of the diner was an old school classic mom and pops place. If you are looking for a local joint with good food, this would be it. We went for breakfast, it was great.

The people that own and run Holy Smokes are absolute treasures. This is a simple, family owned,…read moreand local southern business that takes pride in their food and feels a responsibility to their community. It's a humble restaurant, the inside isn't going to wow you - cabin like appearance and very simple seating. And you can smell the smoke as you pull up. Nothing new here in ages other than the very humble banquet hall that has just popped up. Your mind will drift back to an earlier time where a rail side bbq restaurant pops up to feed the locals. I honestly can't imagine ever going back to the big city for a "culinary experience" as long as I have eating options like this. Bon Appetit / happy eating, yelpers!

Driving back home to Huntsville through the Scottsboro area, I stopped in on a whim, hungry and…read morehoping to support a non-chain restaurant unique to the area. I lucked out with Holy Smokes. I've been to a couple barbeque places in Scottsboro, and this is my favorite so far. The parking lot is a little bumpy / pot-holey so be careful pulling in. I rolled into the restaurant and immediately felt that this was a local-type spot. The man operating the cash register was engaged in a very friendly, familiar conversations with someone eating there. However, he paused his conversation immediately when I walked up to him and taught me about the different sauces they offered. I'm glad he did, because I definitely have bbq sauce preferences, and he steered me in the right direction! Their fairly large menu is handwritten on the board behind the register, but I opted for a lunch deal they had running - a small pulled pork sandwich with chips and a drink for only $5!! Now granted, it was a small sandwich -- if you were starving you'd likely need a little something extra -- but for how delicious the sandwich was and for that cheap, you really can't do much better than that! The pulled pork itself was really, really good - honestly some of the best bbq I've had in north Alabama. Tender, moist, moderately smoky, not too fatty. Really, really good stuff. The sweet sauce the man at the register set me up with was good too, also faintly smoky and tangy on top of the usual sweet tomato flavor. It was a delicious sandwich, and the sweet tea I got was good too, though maybe not quite sweet enough for me. I plan on coming back with family so we can try some of their other bbq. If the pork stays consistent and the other stuff is even 75% as good, this could definitely be a 5 star spot. Check it out if you're in the area!

This is the Burger Man with Best Burgers in America Association, and I travel scoring burgers for…read morerestaurants. I do NOT show bias; I score them by a scoring point system. I was invited to come to KC's Bar-B-Q and score their burger for them. The burger was fresh ground beef, fresh toppings, and grilled and seasoned to perfection. Amazing burger. The customer service was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant for great food and service.

Great bbq , can certainly tell was not smoke with "dirty" smoke but clean , not harsh , great smoke…read morering into the ribs.. was fantastic and I couldn't do any better in my backyard on my own smoker!

Great place overlooking the water. The Docks has a very large outdoor deck right on the water. For…read moreme, it doesn't get much better having a meal with the water to gaze out onto. There is also ample room inside. The food is outstanding. In particular, the sushi grade tuna bites were excellent. Also, the shrimp and grits--although rich--was very good. They had entertainment the night we went and it was like the cherry on top of a great night.

We made reservations for 6 and had a table waiting outside in a Saturday night. Yes their service…read moreis slow. Has been that way for 30 years. But everything arrived with a smile and was quite tasty. We had the fried pickles which were more than ample for 6. Tasty bread with honey butter. Ribeye was good as were the grouper bites. Well Done!

Very charming place with great memorabilia for ambiance. Service was exceptional with friendly and…read moreattentive staff. Sandwiches are handmade with fresh ingredients and are a good portion for a reasonable price. And of course the ice cream, which has many varieties (sundaes, floats, etc) and flavors to choose from. Again, exceptional with "large" scoops as their trademark. Another note definitely worth mentioning is the love, respect and appreciation shown to their "senior" community with a 5 cent scoop or 10 cents for a double on Thursdays. It was great to see so many seniors show up and everyone was friendly and laughing. Such a great atmosphere afforded by the generosity and kindness shown by the shop owners to its special guests. A must stop for lunch or anytime for ice cream. Very impressive staff service with exceptional food and ice cream that makes this place a special place!

Super cute sandwich shop down the road from Unclaimed Baggage! The service was excellent! Had the…read moreBLT, can't go wrong there. I also had a side salad and it was not great. Topped it off with a chocolate malt. Recommend stopping by when you're in town.

Service! The ladies on Saturday morning are great! They always greet you with a smile quickly get…read moreyour order ready!

The service & food was pretty good . We did expect much. The restaurant was much bigger than…read moreexpected

This is still our favorite Captain D's!!! Unfortunately, we don't get to the Scottsboro area much…read morebut when we can, we eat here. Exceptionally clean, excellent service and friendly staff, food is great!

Very good fresh food. Staff is always polite and helpful. Washrooms clean (very important).read more