The people that own and run Holy Smokes are absolute treasures. This is a simple, family owned, and 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! read more

Driving back home to Huntsville through the Scottsboro area, I stopped in on a whim, hungry and hoping 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! read more

Small casual place. We dined in while traveling to visit family in the area. Great food and great places. Out of brisket when we went. Nice staff and attentive owner. read more

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I love the food and environment .I had an amazing cheeseburger. the service was great as well .

Friendly service and large portions . We had the smoked turkey and it was very tender, would definitely try it again!

The young lady made me a salad that was absolutely amazing and had lettuce, tomato and cheese and pickles and it was just really really good as a very unique salad read more

This place is small in size but the food is terrific! You order at the counter -- my husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs but it was very meaty so he shared some with me. They were fall off the bone tender and very moist. Seasoned just right with a rub and sauce on the side. I had the small pork BBQ sandwich with a side of potato salad ( not the traditional kind but made with sour cream - loved it!). They offer several BBQ sauce variations, some vinegar based, which I like. Barry, the owner, is my daughter's brother-in-law and she says the hamburgers are the best she's ever had. We're from Cullman but we will definitely make a return trip to try them out! Thanks for a great lunch, Barry! read more

Follow up 12 hours later, the family member who tried the ribs is suffering from food poisoning. Not much else to say.

Great food. Highly recommend!!!!!!! Hamburgers are awesome!!!!!! Try the smoked bologna read more

rude when they was closing early and I called to order and she acted like I as in the wrong, also messed up my order and she still acted like I was in the wrong terrible service read more

Over been to a lot of BBQ places here lately but this one just okay. I'm not a big reviewer on presentation as I'd rather have better tasting food. Here the presentation definitely lacked and the brisket was just okay. It was juicy meat the end but dry towards the middle. I will give a second try as I'd like to try the ribs or the burgers. The staff was friendly and the place was clean and easy to find. If I were you I'd give a try if you are around. read more

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Some really good bbq, did the combo plate and everything was done just right with great flavor with or without sauce. read more

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The hamburgers were cooked to perfection. The home fries are fantastic. The ambiance is amazing

Good food in a town with few restaurants. We get takeout usually bulk pork and pork sandwiches. The ribs are awesome! The prices are reasonable!! read more

Stumbled on this place while visiting the area! Holy Smokes am I glad! The manager was super friendly, service was fast and efficient. But most of all, the food was amazing. Brisket sandwich and pulled pork sandwiches were delicious. A must visit if ever in the area!! read more

Don't knock it being out of the city. It is a very nice and large restaurant. They have daily specials which are super good. We got the pulled pork sandwich, catfish fillet sandwich, and the pulled pork potato which was huge! It all was amazing. And their hush puppies and fineee! read more

SOOOOO good!!! Friendly staff and food bursting with flavor. Some of the best bbq I have had.

I've lived in Texas for the past 6 years, and Texans pride themselves on great BBQ. There is some pretty delicious BBQ in Texas, but I have never had a rack of ribs that compares to Holy Smokes. The meat was smoked to perfection, with a perfect balance of flavor and moisture, and falls right off the bone. This is then topped with possibly the best sweet BBQ sauce glaze I've ever tasted. The pulled pork and chicken are also good, but the ribs could make this little place famous. I also recommend the amazing potato salad as the perfect compliment to the ribs. You're doing yourself an injustice if you pass through this town without trying these ribs!! read more

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From Georgia just passing through, and really enjoyed the barbecue. Down home atmosphere (it's an old house, I think), but don't let its appearance stop you from having a great plate of barbecue... I'll be back when I'm in the area... read more

This place has delicious bbq! My husband and I had their pulled pork sandwiches and crispy fries. Everything was delicious, including their sweet tea. You could taste just the right amount of smoke in every bite of that sandwich. Their thick sweet bbq sauce complimented the pork beautifully. Then we got individual pecan and cherry pies to go to have later. As a baker I am often disappointed by desserts we buy. I was not disappointed! They were delicious!! The place is rustic, so it feels like an authentic bbq joint and does not disappoint. read more

Cinco De Mayo. No crowds, Great Pork, generous portion . Great smokehouse feel. Will stop by if back in town for Unclaimed Baggage. read more

Just happened by the establishment and we went in to eat. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and professional. Definitely a fantastic place to eat. Don't miss it. read more

Arrived at closing time and they took my order with a smile. The food and service was great. Very small place with all the appeal and charm you need from a local hometown BBQ joint. I am from outta town (Texas) so I asked them to fix me up a plate of their favorites. They were outta chicken so I got a sampler plate of Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, beans, potato salad and Cole slaw. Oh yeah, don't forget the white bread and sweet tea. Had to get a to-go box. Sauce was great too! read more

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Solid little BBQ joint. I had the lunch special; a large pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and a drink ($6!). The pork was very smoky and delicious. I would highly recommend trying it. The only down side to this place is the lack of side options. You can choose between baked beans, slaw or potato salad. Some mac 'n' cheese or even french fries would be a plus. But don't let that stop you from trying Holy Smokes if you're in the area! I'd eat here again. read more

I had to reset my Yelp password as I had not used it for years so I can write a review about Holy Smokes. HOLY SMOKES!! Move over Unclaimed Baggage Center - there is a new star in town. It is hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. Fall-off the bone ribs, great smoky flavor. The ribs alone could propel this establishment to BBQ-dom. The potato salad is a must, especially if you like ranch dressing. It adds a little zing. I love this and I normally would not get potato salad with my BBQ as they are almost always predictably bland. Also, great sweet tea. Friendly and courteous hosts/owners. They made sure we were happy and gave us whatever's left of the brunswick stew as there was not enough left for a full order. I am still dreaming of those ribs. I may just hop in the car one day and drive 2.5 hours to Scottsboro for a long lunch. read more

Amazing food and friendly owner! We stopped by here from Atlanta to Huntsville for dinner on a Monday night. Food and Helpfulness: After reading the recent reviews from other Yelpers, we decided to get a rack of ribs and potato salad. Usually the restaurant doesn't have ribs on Mondays but luckily, the owner had a rack of ribs for us! The waiting time was short, and I sipped on iced tea. The iced tea tasted delicious so I helped myself to a second cup. Once the ribs came out on a tray, we digged in. The sauce covered on the ribs was absolutely AMAZING and meat definitely tender and fell off the bone. Potato salad is sour cream based, definitely different from other ones but delicious as well. The owner was very kind and made sure we had everything that we needed so based on the delicious food and friendly owner, I will definitely return to eat here again! Appearance and Hygiene: You can tell this is a local BBQ joint due to the size of the place and customers that come and ask for "the usual." Owners remember names and orders of his patrons. The bathroom was in a clean condition. Interior of the shop is nicely decorated. Outside was also cute with pig statues. A very homey atmosphere overall and pleasant eating experience. read more

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Had a business lunch here with managers from out of state. GREAT BBQ and great representation for the Scottsboro area. Very busy during lunch and understand why now! We all had the pulled pork and it was seasoned and smoked perfectly. Great sides and friendly and humorous staff. When in Scottsboro again will definitely be back, or have a lunch catered for us. read more

Had to stop at Holy Smokes BBQ on my cross-country drive. I couldn't choose, so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich (with slaw Carolina style - try it with the "sweet heat"), a side of potato salad (apparently sour cream based, yum), and the generous proprietor allowed me to order a couple small ribs to try - the meat fell off the bone, the sauce spicy-sweet perfection. Had a chat with the whole family behind the counter, the Union Pacific rolled by, and I'm back on the road. A must if you find yourself in Scottsboro, Alabama!! read more

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"It's so good, I don't want it to end!" -said of loaded baked potato with pork. We stopped here after a successful trip to the Unclaimed Baggage Center after recommendations from the staff. It didn't disappoint! The potato salad is a must-have and the pork sandwich with slaw is amazing! The owner was friendly and helpful, and he is committed to providing a great bbq experience. read more

What a great find for being an out of town guest! The bbq was amazing. The service is just incredible. I love the good ole mom and pops family feel. You must try it! read more

Fantastic food and warm southern hospitality...doesn't get much better than that! Pull pork was delicious, moist and flavorful.

If you are looking for fancy, this place isn't for you. Friendly staff, great pulled-pork BBQ and awesome potato salad! No pretense, no fancy silverware, just great smoked meat. The choice of vinegar-based sauces is a good compliment to the meat. I will go back again when in Scottsboro. read more

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Almost 5,000 miles into a 2 month Road Trip. When you look up Southern Hospitality in the dictionary you get a picture of owners Stacy and Ricky. Best BBQ we have ever had, and we love BBQ. Had the huge Brisket Sandwich for lunch and will still have some for dinner left. Awesome Potato Salad. Very homey local place that fills you and makes you feel welcome. Only complaint we live 3000 miles away. read more

Our family loves good BBQ. I smoke a lot of my own meats, and we have eaten the best (and unfortunately the worst) BBQ as we travel around this great country. We don't eat it a lot, because so much of it really is not that great. But when we saw Holy Smokes on a recent trip, we knew we had to try it. It's in a tiny shack in the middle of town, and it smelled heavenly as we pulled into the parking lot. We were not disappointed. We each got a pulled pork sandwich - my wife and kids got the smaller size without slaw, and I got the larger one with slaw. We also got a half slab of ribs, and took it all to go, as we were traveling with our cats and needed to keep moving. I absolutely LOVED my sandwich... smoky meat, tasty vinegar sauce, and just enough slaw to give it a crunch. My family finished theirs off and all lamented that they had not ordered the large sandwich instead! We were going to save the ribs for a later snack, but ended up opening them up and devouring them right after the sandwiches. The meats were wonderfully seasoned and smoked, and we preferred the thicker sauce to their thin vinegar based sauce. But it was all incredible and we wish they were closer to us here in Florida! We didn't get any pictures because we ate it it while driving, but trust me when I tell you that you have to try this place! read more

Very small place. Looks like they did a pretty good take out business. They were constantly busy while we were there but not too busy. Seems like a very old building. Very low ceiling. But an interesting looking place. Food was good. Definitely worth stopping. Enjoyed it! read more

the food there wasn't bad. in fact it was great til my daughter found a long black hair in her chicken. i went up to just ask for a new piece and not even asking for a refund. i asked for it to go. they did it fast too. they gave me a new piece, (or I thought was new) til I opened the to go box and seen it. all they did was reheat the exact same piece and put in the box. so disappointing!!! i won't be going back. watch for hair. read more

Ribs way to tough. Must have been cook too fast. Or microwaved to reheat! Also had to cut them myself with a table knife. I gave up on the last one read more

tiny place, it's an old repurposed grocery story, so the ceiling is low and the building looks like a wreck but the BBQ is awesome. I'm a brisket person not Pork but the pork is quite good. I got there late, so I suspect the condiments tray had already shut down, but the Owner was there and we talked BBQ. He's a man who does what he loves. In that respect he's never going to work a day in his life. Try and go earlier in day but it's a definite stop on the road. read more

Amazing brisket sandwich with slaw! Got that with some fries and it was heaven. Not expensive either. Overall: good barbecue at a fair price. Can't complain at all. read more

Don't hesitate, go for it. It may look like a hole in the wall, especially to Northerners, but worth it. Great BBQ, and the sauces were excellent. It is close to the unclaimed baggage center. Truly authentic. read more