Little small place in this small town. The staff were very friendly the restaurant was nice and…read moreclean. The BBQ had a nice smoked flavor. You drink never ran out they were on top of it.

Great food and great service. It's a great place to sit down or get it to go. Love the loaded…read morepotatoes.

Fun little restaurant! I popped in for a quick lunch and ordered a Mary Beth salad with added…read morepulled pork. It was the perfect blend of salad, black beans, baked potato chunks and pulled pork. Very filling!

My wife order ribs, baked beans, & coke slaw. I ordered pork plate, fries, & coleslaw. The sides…read morewere nothing special, just good decent, exactly what you would expect at a BBQ place. Wife enjoyed the beans. I appreciated the coleslaw. The real treat was "the best ribs I've had since we got married." She was referring to sone ribs we had 16 years ago. My pork did not need sauce nor did it beed sides. If I had only ate the pork, the restaurant would have gotten 5 stars. The only mistake, on my part, was I did not try the white sauce. Now I have a reason to go back. We went at 5 pm and the place was packed due to an event in town. The staff was hustling! Service was excellent.

SO happy to find this place! The look of the place made it…read moreeasy to drive by but reviews sent us to try it. Glad We Did! Really good food where even the sides are country cookin good. Jack and staff were warm and friendly and we will be back to explore menu more! The roast beef was crazy good as were the beans and greens and corn bread. Please patronize this place so it's always here and making great food!

First the customer service was good I'll give it that . Ambiance was like being in someone's…read morekitchen so take that as you will. However I was very disappointed in the food . The look was definitely not impressive at all. I ordered the pulled pork with Mac& cheese and greens. The meat looked dry and it was .. the greens had no seasoning or flavor nor did the Mac& cheese . My friends chicken salad was iceberg lettuce with a couple tomato chunks and the chicken on that salad also no seasoning nor flavor.. I took a bite of each item and I was done . It went home to the dogs . I personally have no idea why this place is named best BBQ . Sparta is a cute little town here in Tennessee and a lot of nice places and eating spots . Just an overall DISAPOINTMENT for me .

Really a very quaint place. Great atmosphere. You place your order and they will bring it to you…read more Had the Brisket platter with coleslaw and ranch beans. The brisket was very tender and they give you a good portion. However it was very light on the "bark" didn't have a lot of smoked flavor. The sauces on the table were a sweet bbq sauce and hot sauce and it wasn't a hot bbq sauce. The ranch beans were overpowered by the chili flavor and the coleslaw was ok. Good value for the money but was a little underwhelming.

Prater's BBQ has that true hometown feel that's hard to find these days. From the moment you walk…read morein, you can tell this place is rooted in the community and proud of what they serve. The food is consistently delicious, with flavors that taste like real, slow-cooked barbecue done the right way. Honestly, it's one of -- if not the best -- BBQ spots in the McMinnville area. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Prater's BBQ is the kind of place that keeps you coming back.

It's hard to find a "GOOD" BBQ place, especially because I'm spoiled with my husbands delicious…read moresmoked meats. Even when we went to Texas, I wasn't impressed. Until now! Wow...these ribs may have been even better than my husbands. (Don't tell him I said that). They had just the right seasoning, smoke, and so moist and tender but yet you weren't fighting them falling off the bone. I am definitely impressed. Well Done! I didn't have the brisket but everyone in our party said it was Amazing!!!

Food was absolutely amazing! Owners were so sincere and I felt very taken care of. Inside seating…read moreis limited and make sure you get there early on the weekend before they run out.

I was looking for A BBQ place that was near me and came across this little place . It's basically a…read morehouse with parking spots in front . No big sign or anything . They have 3-4 pulled meats that can come on a sandwich for 5 bucks or add a side for 3 bucks more . I got the pulled Porto sandwich with a side , was like 8 and change . With baked beans which were really good . The sandwich was a bit small and had to get another one . Usually sandwiches like these are over stuffed but these were kind of skimpy for me . Why o needed another one . Dinner then came out to like 13 bucks . And doesn't show it . The pulled pork sandwiches were very good but could have used more meat . They have assorted sauces on the side and if you want a fountain drink , yup it's more . Over all the service was good and the restaurant was empty when I went but the dinner crowd was starting to flow in. Would try it again as I didn't have their ribs . But it's mostly ala cart and no real deals .

I took a trip up to Tullahoma last week for a change of pace after working in Belvidere. Piggy's…read morePlace wound up being my selection for lunch. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! I arrived for a fairly late meal (~1:45) so it wasn't super crowded. The parking lot is easy to access. There were a few people eating inside and several carryout orders that occurred during my visit. The inside is adorably decorated in your usual southern bbq joint style -- fun pig memorabilia and whatnot. They have a pretty large selection of bbq and an even larger selection of desserts. In retrospect, I definitely regret not getting a slice of cake or pie to go! I am usually a pulled pork girl, but it is pretty unusual to see smoked pulled chicken -- most places only do half or quarter birds -- and I like pulled chicken a lot, so I ventured out and ordered that! I got the smaller sized plate lunch, which comes with a piece of Texas toast and two sides. I went with curly fries and corn on the cob. Overall, the food was good! The pulled chicken was nice and smoky and the perfect serving size. It was a teeny bit dry but that's typical bbq chicken territory and nothing a good dash of creamy, peppery white bbq sauce couldn't fix. Good sauce! My corn on the cob wasn't super sweet -- probably not quite in season yet -- but it was cooked nicely and very juicy. The fries gave strooooong Arby's vibes such that I think they might actually *be* Arby's fries lol, but there's nothing wrong with that. Especially when they were cooked so fresh and came out hot and crispy! The toast was a lovely buttery companion and my sweet tea was on point. The service here though...THAT gets a 5/5, or really a 10/5 if such a thing were possible. I sometimes feel like southern hospitality is a myth or at least an oversimplification of southern social norms, but at this place it's real and sincere. The woman who took my order -- the owner, I later learned, having purchased the restaurant after years as an employee -- treated me and everyone else who walked in the doors with such warmth, kindness, interest, and attentiveness that it made my entire day. Truly everyone was made to feel so welcome. She catered to some older ladies who came in for a birthday, checked in on me in a nonjudgmental but caring way since I was by myself, and greeted regulars with a smile and by their name. She made the place feel like joy! Definitely give this place a go and enjoy the tasty food and wonderful folks. I'd happily return.

Food is outstanding !! Always made to order / fresh and hot…read morewhen served - wish prices had not increased...

Best BBQ around. Honestly say it's the best BBQ in the surrounding county's and maybe even beyond…read more He makes so of the best wings as well. Can't speak enough about his bbq.

The absolute best BBQ in Putnam County!! If you are in the Cookeville, Sparta, Algood area stop at…read moreJoe's! Real smoked BBQ!

Jalapeño cheese grits! Jalapeño cheese grits! Jalapeño cheese grits! Get them! Just trust me…read more I really like the brisket too.

BBQ and fishing...gotta love it!…read more I knew when I walked into Brazen Que I was going to like this place...inscribed on the wall was the phrase made famous by a great Pitmaster and friend...John Brotherton "Show up late...lose weight". At the cutting board I met Brock who made a great first impression for this business. Friendly, welcoming, and a solid cutter...he gave me a sample of the brisket and I was SOLD! I went with brisket, jalapeño sausage (note this is a mild version), turkey with Mac & Cheese and Mexican Street Corn as sides. The brisket is tender, moist, great bark, and solid flavor...this would give the BBQ joints in TX a run for their money! Loved the turkey and found out they use honey on it too; the combination of a peppery bark and the honey was a great match. This would be a treat of a bird for the holiday table. The sausage may lack kick BUT not flavor, nice texture, good cheddar and jalapeño flavors. The sides are solid, and you can't go wrong with either one. The Banana Pudding is deeeeelicious! I also got to meet Nick (owner and pitmaster) who had me try their bratwurst sausage...it is impressive. It can be difficult getting the sausage texture right and these were spot-on. Brock is their sausage chef and on the agenda for next month...think Southwestern egg roll flavors. Enjoyed talking BBQ with Nick and Brock...they are both very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. While this may be a 90-minute hike for me, the food and staff make it well worth the drive. I'll be back in June to try some of Brock's newest sausage creation! P.S. There is a good size pond behind the restaurant (Dillon Pond) and I always have fishing gear in my SUV...so you can have a great meal AND wet a line!!!

One can never go wrong picking the Foglight Foodhouse for an exquisite dining experience. The food…read moreis always fresh and unique. The ambiance is very inviting and the staff is accommodating and very helpful. We've never had a bad meal.

The server was very nice and attentive. The fish and chips were good. I do not recommend the steak,…read morebut enjoyed the mashed potatoes. The appetizer bread with cheese spread is awesome.