My wife and I came out to North GA BBQ & Oyster Bar and honestly... we went all in. It felt like we…read moreordered half the menu just to try everything--and it was worth it. Let's start with the appetizers. The hush puppies are a must. They come with a hot honey glaze on top, and that combo is ridiculously good. Sweet, crispy, and just packed with flavor. The fried okra was something I've never had before. No breading--just split in half and fried as-is. Super unique and honestly really good. If you like okra, you've gotta try it this way. For sandwiches, my wife had the pig melt, which is their take on a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. The pork was tender, juicy, and stacked nicely, definitely a solid choice. I had the BBQuban, their BBQ twist on a Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Great flavor, well put together, and something a little different from the usual. The meats across the board were done right. The turkey was tender and served in big, thick slices. The brisket had a good bark and paired well with their BBQ sauce. Sides were all solid. The mac and cheese was creamy (I added a little salt and it was perfect for me), baked beans were flavorful, and the collard greens were on point. And the banana pudding... easily one of the best I've had in the North Georgia area. If you're going here, don't skip it. The space itself is fun with a bar area, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out fast. Parking is available right out front, but just make sure you scan the code and register your tag so you don't get ticketed. You can also park in nearby decks if you prefer. Overall, this is a strong BBQ spot in Gainesville. Great variety, solid execution, and definitely worth checking out.

Went there Friday evening. They close at 9:00 on a Friday, which is a little silly but we got…read morethere about 8:20 and no issues with service and food. The inside is sparse. Small bar with a few TVs. Clean but almost too clean for a BBQ place. You'll know when you walk in. Ordered the oysters and BBQuban. Wife orders the oysters and said they were good, expensive but good. They do have a $2 oyster special one night during the week(don't remember the day). Also had the fried okra. If you like okra, you'll really like it. If you prefer the breading, which these have none, you might like it a little less. The sandwich was great. Toasted bread awesome. A little skimpy on the fries. Their mustard based sauce is good. The hot sauce is really good. The others are just ok. The waitress gave us the heads up on the kitchen closing if we wanted desert. Got the apple fried pie and banana pudding. Banana pudding was really good. Plenty of Nilla wafers. Fried pie was just ok. Would compare it to McDonald's. Parking used to be easy, but the bank across the street is now charging to park and it's expensive.

I was looking for a fast lunch and have been wanting to stop in here ya know check it out. This…read moreplace has been in business for 35 years- admirable! I wanted to love this place, you walk in and feel like you've traveled back in time. Down home & very southern feel (to be expected). The food was not great but the service was some of the best I've ever had. Very friendly owners and super hospitable. I'm hoping I just got the wrong things. My recommendation was "everything". I went with the smoked chicken and for my sides I chose the collard greens & baked beans. Collard greens were very tasty! Beans were just okay. The chicken was the most disappointing as it was very dry. A fast lunch indeed but I would have given more time for some juicier chicken! Maybe next time. If you're on the edge of trying it, I say go for it. Get the collard greens. Pro tip- this place is connected to a biscuit place. was told they have the best biscuits in town.

Amazing Service!!! Pulled up in the truck. Honked. Out came the server with a smile. Pulled pork…read moreand slaw...Honey Hush!! So Good! Thank You Hickory Pig for being the best BBQ with a smile!!

Even it changed in different foods, even service back then was amazing me. But it the past, now…read morehave new owner in this place and they serving fish instead meats I alway love every time I hungry for meats. Good old memory.

Service and food was fabulous. Fast and tender bbq, tasty slaw and delicious beans. Parking allowed…read morefor our camper. Their 100 grade health score was admirable.

Love the barbecue it's like I can taste the wood that that's marinated through the meat and the…read moresmoked chicken wings. The best love it.

This place stays packed so I thought I'd try it out. The service is nice and quick.. menu is…read morestraightforward. The Order - Brunswick Stew - (sweet tomato taste think cheap brand of ketchup taste) Regular Pork sandwich - Packed nicely with a nice soft sunbeam type bun. Nice smoke flavor but Extremely dry meat. I have a feeling it's chopped up ham. I'm used to shoulder / butt. So probably healthier. Regular Chicken Sandwich - same packed nicely but way to dry. Hot Dog - slaw, onion, mustard. It was really good cause I believe they use an All Pork hot dog that's steamed an then put into a warm soft bun. All in all, I'm guessing the line of customers enjoy that style of pork.

The upside first. The food was tasty. That said, pricey for quantity and quality. The ribs were…read moresmall but of "fall off the bone quality. The fried okra was perfect. The wings...spectacular but pricey! The service...hole in the wall dreary and empty. I stood at the counter to order and waited 5 minutes to acknowledge I was even there. The ambiance...hole in the wall order at counter. Looking for a birthday experience!?!...not here! Final take: Good food but pricey! We drove almost an hour because this establishment was recommended by Yelp. I'll let you decide! One more thing: Not a beer bar at all! Far from it. Also: Everything is bigger in Texas. By that metric...this is not Texas Barbecue either! Good luck! Try the fried Okra & the wings!

Our go to BBQ spot. We had to take our son here while he was home for Christmas. It's the best bbq…read morearound! My favorite is the brisket and all the sides. Today we got the brisket sandwich with baked beans and green beans we also got the jalapeño mac & cheese, coleslaw, and fried okra. ( cooked to order) They cut the meat right in front of you at the counter, They are always very fast with service. There is lots of seating and parking on both sides of the building.

I was meeting a buddy of mine in Gainesville to celebrate his birthday. This is where we want to…read morecome. We were very happy with our experience here. Get to eat deviled eggs for an appetizer they were very tasty! I got a brisket, Philly it was super tasty. Service was phenomenal,. Overall, this is a great restaurant in Gainesville. I will be back!

This was me & my husbands 7th year anniversary, we wanted to get out and go somewhere nice…read more Im really satisfied and happy that we chose this place. There was an aura in the air when we got here, i swear im not being dramatic. The smell of the food hit us walking up, but it wasnt over-powering...it was just the right "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" amount. Our waiter was attentive and consisent with checking on us and asking about quality - while answering other tables which im sure is difficult. I wasnt able to quite catch his name - but that is on our part since we didnt let him know we hadn't heard when he did say his name. The other waiter that brought out the food was also kind. The food was of course delicious, unsuprising since the other reveiws had already raved so much to the point it was honestly kind of expected. The steaks on both plates had been cooked to perfection - my husband and I are grateful to the chef that unknowingly gave us such a wonderful anniversary dinner. The Mozzerella Mac & Cheese had such depth of favor. The cheese though... we are absolutely suspecting the chef of using gouda! Smokey and rich in flavor - thoroughly creamy & cheesy with such consistent flavoring... we loved it. The fries were homemade and delicous, not much to say besides the fact they didnt taste of chemical preservatives whatsoever. In fact, I think at one point both our stomach thanked us for eating this wonderful food. My drinks were delicious, we got the Georgia Mule and then the margarita that is also on the drink menu. Both were delicious but the Georgia Mule was refreshing! Hands down the best we have ever tried. The weather, sun, and love of my life definetely played a part of this reveiw - I must be honest of my bias. The band that was playing on 03/24/2026 was great. If I could compare the vocalist I would say they sound exactly that of the singer "Hozier". Thank you to everyone that played a role in the experience.

I found TLC via a viral food review on Facebook! Traveled 30 minutes to try their food. Awesome…read moreexperience from ordering to tasting their smash burger and wing combo. It is a take-out restaurant, with limited outdoor seating, neighboring Chevron gas station and across from Lakewood Baptist Church. The food is made to order; my order was ready in 18 minutes. I got a single smash burger, fries, and kash (hot honey-lemon pepper mix) flavored wings (4 ct), and bottled drink--lunch plate combo for $21. Everything was yummy. The burger was delicious. The fries were good without dipping sauce. The wings were pretty good; they weren't fried crispy as requested, and I only tasted a hint of lemon pepper--definitely a sweeter sauce flavor. Overall, good tasting food here!! I hope you'll encounter Nina; she patiently answered my questions, aware that it was my first visit, and she offered for me to sample the TLC sauce ( house-made, mayo-based aioli). Great customer service! Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I'd make the drive again for this meal!

Freakin hidden gem. Absolutely in contest for the best burgers anywhere near Gainesville.read more