When I tell you that this place has the very best Fried okra in chattanooga, like smack your grandma good, I do not know if it is the oil they use or what but I eat it about 4 times a week. The other food is just as delicious, the Lindsey steak is seasoned to perfection, never under or over cooked, and never dry. The stuffed potatoes are also delicious, they use a really good grade of meat , beef, pork or chicken you will not be disappointed. I love everyone that works there, they never judge my okra crazied obsession (not to my face anyways lol) .Do yourself a favor and go by and support this locally owned hidden gemstone. We need more places like this to eat at where every meal they make us made with hard work, a dream to do what they love and serve good hot food to a community they love, know and live in. The prices are more than fair and the portions are just as big as the pride they take in the food they serve. Please do not ever take away hickory pit or my okra lol read more

I was driving through Chattanooga and had to stop to get some good bbq from Hickory Pit BBQ! A little hometown joint with 5 tables. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and finger lickin good! read more

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Mmmmm. We stopped here driving through the area and I am so thankful for Yelp reviews guiding me here. When you're on a road trip, it's always nice to do something other than chain restaurants, and this is a perfect substitute! They have fast food prices and fast food speed, but the food is way beyond fast food! We all got the BBQ pork and it was delicious! The potato salad was creamy and yummy. The okra was incredible and fresh... my favorite! I wasn't very hungry, but I cleaned my plate and even ordered dessert. This place is worth the stop and nearly as quick as anywhere else. It's so nice to get real food on the road! Note: This place is a hole in the wall, small with only a few tables. However, they do offer drive-thru, so that's a plus :) read more

Visiting from California and this place is amazing!! We had a party of six and we were seated immediately with great service. I personally ordered the rack of ribs and Apple pie for dessert. BBQ was great and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

We try pork (ribs and pulled Pork) sometimes and do alright, down in Texas. Our Brisket, on the other hand, brings a tear to our eye once you pull it out of the smoker. With that being said, coming to the south, I knew I had to try some pork ribs and pulled pork. After reading numerous reviews, opted for Hickory Pit, since I was out in these parts. I was not disappointed. Best ribs I have had in my life. Relatively inexpensive. My wife had the bbq sandwich. Equally as good. Great sides, which is often overlooked by smokehouses. Excellent potato salad and slaw. Fries and tots are good. Hoping to go back before I return home. I ain't got no problem driving 45 mins to do it! read more

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Shelby was hilarious she really made us feel like family and the food was amazing!

Must try BBQ place to eat at! Delicious, fall off the bone meat. All the dishes were great. Would definitely go back again! read more

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My family and I were looking for a BBQ place and this wasn't a let down. It took a little while to get food, but there wasn't really anybody working there, I would highly recommend this place if your looking for a good BBQ place. read more

The hamburger was fine but the fried okra was great! The drive thru was good and very helpful...

Well... Yelp let us down on this one. We were on vacation in Georgia and wanted some BBQ. Of course we asked Yelp for its recommendation and we got Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que. So we made the trip to Tennessee. We should've gone somewhere else. The joint is small with limited seating. The service was just fine. We ordered the BBQ baked potato, pork sandwich and chopped beef plate. The potato was bland and the toppings were an amalgamation of uber-sweet BBQ sauce, bland pork, and chives. The pork sandwich was bland. The meat tasted like it had been reheated. The chopped beef would have been decent, but it was flooded with that super sweet sauce, drowning out any flavor the meat could've had. In the end, BBQ is a very hard thing to do well. We have only found 2 places that serve good 'Q. This is not one of them. read more

The real deal. Great people and great food. Not fast but worth the wait. Stop here every chance u get. read more

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Found this place based on Yelpers while I was visiting Chickamauga National Military Park a few weekends ago. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich and some tater tots and savored every bite of it! I'd definitely stop by again if in the area. It's just a mile or two west of the interstate. read more

Everything was exceptional. Smoky chopped pork, sweet and flavorful baked beans, exceptional cole slaw, and tangy potato salad, everything made in-house. Banana pudding for dessert was okay. Small, family-run place, friendly service. They also have fresh-made funnel cakes. read more

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The ambience is very "bbq pit" the servers are super nice and helpful. But the bbq isn't special. I really wanted it to be good but it was just barely average. The ribs were well Cooked but lacked any character and soul. They tasted like salt and smoke with a little dash of sweet. But no bark or bite or even savory sweet profiles. The chopped pork was also just cooked plain pork. The sauce wasn't special it tastes out of the jar. It's not bad but it's just lacking any depth and love. No passion in the food. The kids grilled cheese and the tator tots were staples and cooked great. Slaw is a minced slaw and it's good. Liked the potato salad as well even with a heavy mayonnaise base. read more

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I really wanted to give this 5 stars, really. If I was rating the food and service alone it would rate 5 stars but the place was filthy. Tables & curtains were just nasty, the floor had french fries and grease. So what did the kitchen look like? Yikes. I had a stuffed baked potato with pork and my husband had a pulled pork sandwich both were very good. read more

Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Holy Cow. This place is most excellent. Good BBQ, Great sides and they have funnel cake. FUNNEL CAKE. very friendly folks as well. It was our first time there and they made us feel like regulars. This place will be a must visit everytime we visit the area. read more

Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We found this place through a google search of bbq restaurants while looking for a quick dinner before heading to the airport. What a unique little find! Our bbq meals of chopped beef and chopped pork with sides were very tasty and nice portions for the price. The owner is very engaging and friendly. A small no fuss, no muss type of place. Definitely would go back. read more

20 years ago, there were good local barbecue joints all over the South. Most have been replaced by big chains. The Hickory Pit is a throwback mom and pop barbecue shop. The meat is excellent. I have had the pork, beef the spare ribs and the baby back ribs. The sauce is Georgia style (sweet). This is one of your best barbecue options in the Chattanooga area. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to try some bbq after a 4 mile hike. And this place did not disappoint. From the fried okra to the jalapeño poppers. And don't get me started on the pork ribs. I stole them from my boyfriend. What was best of all was the hospitality. We felt like we were at home. Thank you Hickory Pit BBQ. We will be back!! read more

Love the massive burgers and the amazing broccoli cheddar bites, would recommend. 8/10

Ok, I'm not a potato salad person (except for my mom's) but this has got to be the BEST! The pulled beef and okra were great as well! My husband ordered the large rib plate with coleslaw and baked beans. Everything was just great! The owner came out and checked on us. Just nice, great service, amazing food and large plates! I keep saying "GREAT" because that is the best word to describe Hickory Pit. Another family was in there from Ohio and found out about it from TripAdvisor. We found out from Yelp! read more

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My family moved to the area a few months ago and we had a craving for bbq decided let's try this place. I am so glad we did!! definitely can't wait to return! read more

Today is my second visit to Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que. I travel through Chattanooga twice monthly and am always looking for good places to eat. I'm pretty particular about my BBQ, but I must say this BBQ is among the best I've ever eaten. We have eaten ribs, chopped beef, chopped chicken and chopped pork. The pork is the perfect mixture of inside and outside meat for my taste. The chicken and beef are awesome. The ribs rival the original downtown Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, which is saying a lot!! The meat has been hot and moist each time. We have tried baked beans, slaw and potato salad. All three sides were amazingly good! The slaw is the best restaurant slaw I've ever eaten. The apple pie is also great if you have room left. Last but not least the owner knows what "diet water" is, always a plus in my book! read more

My family and I were traveling to Chicago and stopped here for dinner before getting to our hotel. Everything was excellent! You don't want to pass up this place on your drive. We all ordered something different - I had the chicken plate with beans and curly fries; Mom had the half-chicken with green beans; Dad had a plate of pork ribs; and my grandma had shredded pork. It's safe to say we all just about ate our plates along with our meal. We were all impressed with the size of mom's half-chicken - it was huge! (And very juicy). I also enjoyed my curly fries and beans, which had great flavor and were super fresh. The barbecue sauce also has a great flavor, sweet and tangy but with a little kick that isn't too overpowering. It went great with the Texas Toast and huge meat portions we had! We also loved the cozy family atmosphere at Hickory Pitt Barbecue! Service was also fantastic and very quick, despite the amount of people coming in for order pick-up and drive thru service. It was very clear that this was a family owned restaurant with a commitment to quality, great tasting food. We will certainly be back during our travels. read more

Staff was friendly and willing to serve. Baby back ribs were delicious. Potato salad was too sloppy (reminded me of store bought). Lots of food so you will not be hungry. read more

Excellent service and fantastic food. I had the chopped pork platter with potato salad and fried okra. The pork was extremely moist and had just the right amount of smoked flavor. The bbq sauce was perfect. Some of the best food that I've had. Staff was very friendly and wait was very short to get out food. Definitely worth many more return trips. read more

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The Brunswick Stew is sooo good! This was the first time I had pasta (macaroni) in my stew, and I really liked it. The smoky flavor of the meat permeates every bite. Definitely one of the best I've ever had. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised. They use a lot of BBQ sauce but that's how i like it. 10/10

Stopped in after seeing all the great reviews, was so looking forward to great BBQ, sadly we were not impressed. Ordered beef and chicken plate (both to go). As we waited for our order (my husband) saw them prepare our food by sticking it in a microwave. Everything from the meat to the side of fries went in the microwave. Beef was dried out , chicken ok and fries were soggy. Would not recommend. read more

Arrived looking for some good BBQ while visiting. Small but comfy atmosphere. Have a few nice size tables which worked well for our party of 5. Menu is simple but includes everything you would want in a BBQ place. Service was great and very attentive. The chopped beef plate was delicious. The potato salad and baked beans were very good also. Kids got chopped pork sandwiches and they really enjoyed them. Over all I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice family owned BBQ placed. read more

We were in the mood for some BBQ, and this place was just down the street from our hotel. They had amazing food. We ordered the Brunswick stew, bologna sandwich, burger, spare ribs platter, pulled pork sandwich, and corn dog. Everything was tasty, and the burger was very tender. Know the sandwiches don't come with a side. Those are ordered separately. Even so, the prices are very reasonable. I would definitely stop here again if we pass by here again. read more

Great bar b Q. Fried mushrooms with honey mustard are amazing. Homey mustard is homemade. Cole slaw delicious and homemade. Bar b q has a savory smoked flavor that's better than any I've had. Saturday catfish is amazing. Highly recommend read more

A little gem of a place with down home Bbq! This family owned hole in the wall doesn't look like much from the outside but trust me, the food and service are awesome. I had a hunch it would be good when we parked next to several police cars because cops know where to eat! We went on a Saturday for lunch and it happened to be "catfish" Saturday so I tried the catfish plate. They make their own cornmeal breading and tater sauce. It was delicious! The baked beans were sweet and smoky, perfect! Homemade hush puppies had me drooling like a pup! My husband had the bbq plate with fried okra and baked beans, he ate every bite. The owner and his son checked on our table multiple times. A steady stream of locals and travelers came in to eat. Highly recommend this place, the food is great, prices are good and friendly people, you can't beat it! read more

Good BBQ; eclectic menu w corn dogs to ribs. Great unsweetened tea too. I had chopped beef and beans; ribs looked big and tasty. The small portion options were nice since they are more than large enough for us adults. read more

OMG this is fabulous bar-b-q! New to the area, so we're checking out all the local restaurants & tonight was Hickory Pit. 3 Pork b-b-q sandwiches, 1 Fried pickles, 1 curly fries, 1 corn on the cob, & coleslaw. All of it was wonderful! The pork was very tender & juicy. The Fried pickles were delicious & perfectly crunchy. Fries were good too; as was the corn & coleslaw. I don't often rate with 5 stars, but I gotta be honest & give these people what their food deserves. Great food & friendly people. I called in the order & 15 min later I picked it up. All this was just 24$ & even though I called it in I left a small tip. Should have left a bigger one. Alright, once again.. perfect food! I picked up 1 rack of baby back ribs, baked beans, corn on the cob, fried okra, and of course 2 slices of apple pie. Fabulous meal. Husband happy! read more

So me and my friends just wanted to try a small BBQ place and Hickory Pit did not disappoint!! The people working there we so friendly and so welcoming! Service was fantastic and quick and THE FOOD!! That food was 10/10! I had the catfish plate (only sold Saturday's) with potato salad and fried okra, then go an appetizer of fries mushrooms! Everything was 12/10 and I would definitely drive the two hours to go back there! read more

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Excellent bbq and this is coming from a Texan! Service is great and prices are very reasonable. Definitely add this to your place to eat.

Excellent little find. Great family owned place with a warm friendly atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the service was just as good.

Truly, truly, truly some of the best BBQ in the area. Actually, in the southeast! When I want BBQ that's actually been smoked, I come here. (I wish there was a way to emphasize the text on Yelp so I could underscore "smoked.") The ribs are exactly what you should expect from ribs. Tender, fall off the bone and juicy. There's a smoke ring! Which means yummy goodness in the belly. I really dig the spice factor on the rub, too. Nice and peppery without being hot. The sauce is the exact right sauce, too. You don't think much of it on its own, but partnered with the meat - it's fabulous. Their BBQ is so good, that when we have family cookouts we cheat and order Hickory Pit by the trays. And trust me, this is gone faster than any other meat on the table! read more

"The Lindsey Steak" was Amazing-- the Spare Ribs were the best our family ever had.. tender.. falling off the bone.. the Pork sandwich.. beans,slaw,fries.. everything was perfect! Great service.. friendly staff -Perfect, reasonable prices.. cozy..out door seating & indoor family seating.. Call in and Carry out available.. read more

Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que - Happy Full family! Best Food in town, all of our plates were just perfection ! Great southern hospitality! - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee