This place (also called ChuBeez if your Google Map'ing it) was worth the ride. My partner and I…read morestopped after riding in from Kingsport on an empty stomach. It was worth the wait. We got a couple bacon cheeseburgers and split some fries and a chili dog. We tore it up in the covered picnic table area they have next to the trailer. If we had room on our bikes, we'd have taken something to go. We're highly considering stopping back through on our way back down to Florida. Health concerns aside, the food was excellent and the folks that worked there were personable and funny. Whenever I'm in the area on a road trip, I'll definitely stop by. If you are riding motorcycles, just be advised that driving in, there is gravel, so govern yourself and your steed accordingly.

HORRIBLE. Why can't I give ZERO stars? WHY isn't there a middle finger rating? So, my…read morerecommendation: 'IF Y'ALL AIN'T WHITE AND LOCAL, JUST KEEP DRIVIN' ". Plus, the food SUCKS! This is a walk-up window, repurposed trailer on the side of a southern semi-rural highway. We were the 2nd people to order at the window right after a dad and his little boy who'd only ordered shakes. My husband and I ordered 2 BBQ sandwiches, 1 order of fries and 1 Coke. Our bill was almost $20 including the tip. We waited well over 45 minutes, while multiple customers walked up after us, ordered, paid, were served, and left. Multiple. They hadn't called the orders in, we could hear these people ordering at the window 10 ft from us; most locals who knew each other "Y'all hear about.....?", gossiping with the woman at the window, who continued to ignore us. Furthermore, since the place had windows looking directly in at the grill, we could see our order ticket being pushed behind newer orders. We could see other people's burgers and buns being grilled, with no sign of our sandwiches in the process. Finally, my husband, who never likes to complain or assert himself in these situations, decided to say something. The old lady at the window belligerently SPEWED at him "THERE WERE OTHER PEOPLE before you who called in orders". I stepped up and challenged her on that lie, so she amended it to: 'WELL, you had fries, and it takes A WHILE FOR THE OIL ('ERL' in her language) to get hot!!!". Despite the fact that it was mid-afternoon and untold customers had walked away with greasy bags containing fries. She grunted at us that our food was almost done, then yelled something at the woman at the grill, who we could clearly see was NOT making our order. That woman then looked for our ticket and only then started on it. Did I mention that I'm not white, in fact Asian? Did I mention that the parking lot had mostly pick-ups, some of which proudly bore Confederate flag stickers? Did I mention that some of the all-white clientele made no secret of glaring at me, even with my caucasian husband witnessing this? Even a woman working inside the trailer/restaurant/KKK meet-up club gave me a distinctly unwelcome, Overlong glare when we walked up. I asked my husband if he thought I was imagining it, since we live in a very progressive little town and I might have been expecting the worst of deep south folk. He said "nope, you're not". Finally, though I just wanted to demand our $ back and leave, our lukewarm food had quickly been slapped together, shoved into a bag, and slammed on the counter in front of my husband. If I hadn't just watched our food being prepared mere feet from me, I wouldn't trust that it hadn't been spat in. Honestly, they were that unfriendly, then downright hostile. I meant it when I said: DON'T patronize this shitty food trailer if you're not a card carrying, WHITE person.

Excellent burger.... I recommend a small one.... patty is huge.... corn popper appetizer is…read moreawesome.... wish they had ice cream... place like this could do an awesome malt shake....etc

Great hometown grill. My regular burger had a generous handmade patty well cooked. More tater…read moretots than I expected. Nice outdoor seating in the sun or covered under an awning. Staff is friendly. I'll stop by next time I come through to try more of the menu.

A go to spot when I'm in Kingsport. Great BBQ in a relaxed, family friendly bar/restaurant setting.read more

Can't say enough about this place. We stopped here, because we wanted BBQ while on a road trip…read moreand this was close by. We were greeted and seated immediately. The bartender suggested a watermelon wheat beer after asking what kind I normally drink, and it was a perfect pick for me. Loved it! The beer was cold and refreshing. The food was fantastic. We ordered the pulled pork platter. The food came out so fast, we were shocked. It was hot and delicious. Tender, flavorful bbq, with two sauces both of which were very flavorful. My husband's baked beans were so tasty, I wish I had ordered some. The cole slaw was definitely made in house and was some of the best I've had in a while. Will definitely put this place on our list to stop again when we are passing through.

We came here on a "whim." We are, unfortunately, selling our home and we needed a place to spend…read moresome time. I've wanted to come here for a long time so we tried it. It has a cool vibe with music and attentive servers. I love the mounts on the wall. We got here around 5:20 and people kept streaming in. We started with their chili cheese fries: they were really good. They bring out a homemade ranch that is also good. I'm a spice fan, and their chili wasn't spicy, but the chili was thick and really good. Beer selection is pretty good; lots of domestic beers and some on draft. The food was very good: their fried banana peppers and fried pickles are fantastic. I had their spicy burger without a bun (sorry, no pic) and loved it. Overall, we really liked our visit.

I was travelling to Kingsport for work and came across this quaint little joint. A lot of the…read morepeople I know locally didn't even know it was there although some had heard good things so we decided to try it out. Nothing fancy about this place but that adds to the charm. We went on a Tuesday evening and there was only a handful of patrons at the bar and a few tables. The bartender/waitress was very friendly and attentive. She had us find a seat and was quick to get drinks and appetizer orders. The menu had many interesting items including about 10 different hot dogs and 10-15 different burgers. The food came out quickly and overall was pretty good. We had deviled eggs with pimento cheese and fried banana peppers for an appetizer. Both were large and fed multiple people. The eggs were a little disappointing because they were just hard boiled eggs hollowed out with pimento cheese put in place of the yolk. Would have been more interesting to see how it could have been made with the yolk as well. The banana peppers were tasty with a good balance of sweet and crunchy. I had the burger with spicy goat cheese and the banana peppers. Overall the burger was delicious with many layers of flavor. It's a smash patty type burger with crisp edges and cooked well done. While my preference is a thicker juicy burger, this has lots of flavor to it and the unique combinations gave everyone something to try. My side was pickle fries and these were excellent. Some of the best fried pickles I've had. Overall a delicious meal for a very reasonable price.

Every little rural town should have a place to eat as good as this one! We were driving through…read moreAppalachia and ended up in the little town of Big Stone Gap around lunch time, and ended up here. it's surprisingly big, with a large spacious dining area and bar and sports viewing area in the back. The decor is minimalist but nice and the seating is comfortable. Service was a little slow, but pleasant. But the food itself was unexpectedly good! Their French Dip burger was excellent. It's rare to find French Dip sandwiches using traditional roast beef these days, as roast beef has been replaced by barbequed beef or pulled pork. Here they applied the French Dip concept to a well-prepared beef burger. The au jus was excellent and when the burger was dipped into it -- it was soooo good. As a side, the fire-roasted corn was out of this world, too. Whatever spices they put on the roasted corn really take it to the next level. Also amazing was their Cajun pasta with broccoli and chicken (added on). The sauce was stated as being alfredo with Cajun spices, but it tasted to me almost like a combination of pesto and alfredo. I've had Cajun style pasta sauce in many restaurants and it usually has what you'd expect in terms of Cajun seasoning. Here I'm not even sure I'd describe it as Cajun really, but whatever seasoning they put in the sauce, they should patent it. The chicken was well-grilled, tender and tasty and the broccoli pieces were also wonderful. On top were two pieces of perfectly baked Italian style bread that I used to soak up every bit of that incredible pasta sauce. Even though this place it basically 3 hours from where I live, if I'm ever anywhere near here again, I'd go back in a heartbeat!

The food here was absolutely amazing. I'm from North Carolina and decided to try this place because…read morethe pictures on the website looked so good--and they definitely did not disappoint. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the owner was just as welcoming. Easily a 5-star experience.

Firstly, let's be honest, this is NOT the place you go when you're on a diet. It's a burger joint…read more But let me tell you, if you ARE planning to go down in flames, you might consider this place. It's a funky dive with dollar bills pasted everywhere and old Formica tables. It's said to be one of the last places Hank Williams was seen alive. Lots of history here. We ordered one maple syrup and cheddar burger and one Ruben and an order of onion rings to share. Maple syrup on a burger? Why didn't I think of that? It works. Man does it work. It gets splashed on while the beef is browning on the grill so it caramelizes. Then they add cheddar cheese. Dear Lord. The Ruben was greasy and decadent. Too rich to finish but too yummy to leave behind. A very serious problem, indeed. The onion rings were perfect- dropped in hot oil dating back to The Carter Administration. Golden. Loaded with flavor. Deadly fresh and crispy. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Really friendly and confident in what they know is going to blow your mind. Wear elastic waist pants. See your pastor/priest and settle your affairs before you go. You're going to love it.

I really liked this place. Very friendly people. Tge service was awesome. I got the fire God…read moreburger, level 10. The said they've never had anyone finish it before. It was hot! But I got through it. Tge place was kinda like a diner on part of it, so the cook was right behind the counter. He said the peppers on the burger were grown locally. And most people only get level 4. I liked this place, it's kinda old school atmosphere.

Headed to a Smokies game, we chose to stop into SmashCity for a pregame burger…read more The service and burger came up quickly. I opted for the truffle smash and large fry. My buddy opted for the Spicy Smash. The burgers were mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm great, Juicy and the bun held up. Fries were fresh and would like to see maybe a topping or poutine option for them. Cool spot to get some AC and great burger before a Smokies game or a night in the old City.

We already had 250 miles under our belt for the day. 4 more hours to home. I was sick of fast food…read moreand we were making good time so we decided to venture off the road, but just a little. SmashCity wasn't far off of the interstate, it had good ratings and although we'd been eating burgers and fries quite a bit on this roadtrip, a good burger and fries really sounded good. All of the reviews were right on - this was absolutely NOT fast food - it was fast, really fast, but the speed was just bonus. As we usually do, we split. We chose the Carolina BBQ smash. The burgers were juicy - if you're not careful, I guarantee you'll be wearing it. Two critiques, it definitely needed more sauce - I just added some of the SmashCity sauce from our fries and it worked but I really would have liked to have had more BBQ sauce. Second, the fried onions were quite burned. I pulled off most of them. The hand cut fries were piping hot, just the right amount of greasy and seasoned perfectly. Splitting the burger was a good call - I'd never have eaten the whole thing myself. The burger and fries were just over $20. When you consider a Big Mac meal at that clown place is $14, SmashCity is almost a bargain. Paul, the owner was like the energizer bunny - he was everywhere at once. Personality oozed from his pores. Make sure you tell him Sue said hi! (He won't remember me but just say hi anyway!) Now I wouldn't say SmashCity has the best burgers - that award goes to our friend Jerry. He makes a pretty mean smash burger on the blackstone. If you have an extra half hour, skip the fast food burger joints, get off that highway, and go let Paul fill your belly for the rest of your trip! You'll appreciate it!

We've been here a couple times, the most recent a few weeks ago…read more Rustic River Restaurant is welcoming, tasty, comfortable, and you guessed it, rustic, but in a decor way. You have the option of eating inside or out. In the warmer months the deck can have a nice breeze and you may see a kayaker or two pass. In the colder months there are heaters and the openings are covered with clear, sturdy plastic. Last time we stopped it was for lunch and we had the steak tips, queso mac, and seasoned broccoli. It. Was. Delicious. We would definitely have it again. Our server was attentive without hovering. We plan on taking family here when they visit in a couple weeks.

The service here was great, they had enough staff to cover the small lunch rush. The menu is…read moreAmerican basics like appetizers, sandwiches, and burgers. We stopped here before going tubing. I liked my sandwich and our server was really attentive. The food also came quick, we only waited about 10 mins. The view is really pretty from the deck!

The food is swell and the staff make sure your cared for while your stay at the Big Biscuits and…read moreBurgers, their vibe with the restaurant is so cool, will all the hanging stuff on the wall. They live up to the name of big biscuits and burgers, they are huge!

Not so friendly atmosphere, the food was good the first time, and average the second time.read more

We have eaten here many times! The food and service are always great (especially Haley, she is…read moreexcellent). The place is uniquely decorated, and is always clean! The owners are great people! I highly recommend!

Fantastic food. Was so good we decided to have it for dinner two nights in a row. The menu is huge…read moreand very diverse. The service was fantastic, very kind and attentive wait staff. The entire vibe of the restaurant is very cool and unique. It's spacious with lots of decorations centered on Wood Booger / Big Foot. Their bar is also worth checking out, great specialty cocktails.