Nice staff good food but not a lot on my plate for price. Also the ribs were not as good as…read moresimilarly priced bbq locations in my opinion The bbq sauce and hot sauces are good and the baked beans did surprise me but the portions just let me down. Definitely not the portions advertised.

You will not be disappointed! HELLO BBQ! Nita has A+…read morecustomer service and bright smile, staff is positive and kind AND our meal was delicious. Don't miss the true southern collards.

I love this place! Game day it would be super packed, but the options are plenty and the service is…read moreamazing! I had the chopped chicken since I don't eat much pork, but many in my party swear by the pork. Also the bread pudding is a fan favorite. They have a lot of seating and event community seating. On the weekend they have an open bar. After you get your food, you have a choice of 10 -15 sauces and you can get as much as you want. Unlimited refills in drinks too! This an old town mom and pop place with good food and fun vibes. They also have and event hall across the street.

Absolutely fire food. Went here after my work event to grub out a little and it was perfect…read more Brisket was great and my coworker said "bbq is meant to be eaten in ungodly portions". Completely agree. Thanks saucehosue. Stay saucy !

I'm a fiend for good BBQ, and I seek it out whenever I'm in the South. Here we go:…read more Let's get this right out of the way: Pork ribs are not served, at least not when I visited. In my book, that's an automatic demerit. I chose the pulled pork sandwich with collards and mac n' cheese as my sides. The pulled pork was a little dry, but the house made BBQ sauces made that an easy fix. The collards were fine, but the mac n' cheese didn't grab me. The service was great. Friendly and on the ball throughout the meal. I have no complaints in this regard. However, the ambience is semi upscale, which in my experience is a red flag for a BBQ joint. It's BYOB, so in theory one could show up with a case of Natty Light, not that I'm recommending this necessarily. The qualifier is necessarily. In the final analysis, one can do better in Athens. I'm sorry to say this, but that's the way I see it.

They get a 3 only because of the service…read more I really wanted to like this place and the food looked so good online, but it just was not good. Started with the deviled eggs and they were completely over powered with mustard. It tasted like someone squirted it straight from a bottle into my mouth. Yuck. Ordered the stew they have? Server said it was very peppery and he was not kidding. Yuck again. Tasted like someone just put as much pepper in it as they could and no other flavor. Ribs looked really good and smelled awesome. But they just were not good or tender and there was hardly any meat. The top part of the rib was all fat and cartilage. I needed a knife to cut the meat off. Shouldn't need to do that for ribs. Mac and cheese was pretty good! Overall do not recommend based off of what I had. The service was top notch though and the manager didn't charge us for the food which I very much appreciate. If they can fix the food I would absolutely try there again because it smelled amazing inside. Maybe just an off day on the ribs? They looked like they should have been done but just didn't make it. Ribs should pass the bend test. Cook till you pick the rack up and they bend in the middle without breaking.

My son who is at UGA turned me on to this place. I've been several times and everything is good…read more Ribs are amazing. And to top it off, friendly staff which can be rare these days. Go try it; you won't regret it.

Great bbq! You can't go wrong with any of it. The smoked wings are phenomenal!!…read more Parking around back or on the side for bigger trucks and campers.

The BBQ shack is an Athens staple. Located across the street from the eastside Walmart, BBQ shack…read morefeatures standard BBQ like grilled chicken halves, pulled pork, stew, and all the fixin's. The food here is good, but it's not amazing. The chicken is often dry, chewy, and reheated. The ribs overcooked and burned. For your best bet, go there on Thursdays (Only open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) as Mary only seems to cook her BBQ on Wednesdays. It should also be noted that Mary is noted for her delicious Banana Pudding... which is pretty good.

I was not welcomed in this restaurant. The woman who took our order made my colored friends and I…read moreleave because we decided to share a meal. I felt uncomfortable and judged. I was beyond embarrassed and don't think I will ever return. Horrible experience. Would not recommend! I wish I could put 0 stars.

Your food was very very good. The brisket was to die for love everything about it. Good service,…read moregood hostess highly highly recommend it.

Sunday I went in this restaurant to do a takeout order for a quart of their baked beans and was…read moretold I would have to wait 45 minutes. Needless to say I left. It was only 4:47 pm and they seemed to be understaffed and had no take out designated staff or spot to order take out.

Had my standby, bbq pork with creamy slaw and baked beans... But I added a rib for only $2. It was…read moremeaty, smoky and juicy. Definitely gonna do ribs again. The only issue with this place is it is not closer to where I live! I am never disappointed when eating here.

Twice now after purchasing half-pound bbq from the drive through it was mostly fat and not edible…read more It's unfortunate because it's really good bbq when it's not fatty. The Brunswick stew is fair. The coleslaw is amazing. With food prices and inflation I cannot afford to take the chance on food that I may have to throw out

BBQ is fantastic. Sauce is good. Sides are homemade. Real old fashioned Athens place. Run by Mr and…read moreMrs Scott. Make a pilgrimage..

This is the best bbq restaurant in town. I love hash and…read moreribs particularly, but all items on the menu are wonderful. Mr and Mrs Scott are great persons and welcome you nicely.

We had a fantastic experience at South Kitchen + Bar! We started with drinks--a frozen chocolate…read moremartini (absolutely decadent!) and a few beers. Great spot to celebrate our graduate! Go DAWGS! The real standout of the meal was the duck fat tater tots. These were sinfully delicious. They were crispy, rich, and easily one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. They include three different dips We visited during lunch service, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. The portions were generous, especially considering the price, and the overall quality was excellent. If you're looking for a great lunch spot with memorable bites and solid service, South Kitchen + Bar is definitely worth the visit!

I'd give this a 4.5 if I could! I had a few hiccups with timing, but the flavors and the proactive…read moreservice recovery made it a place worth returning to. The ambiance was also a vibe. The food: I went with the Fried Chicken Blue Plate. Between the regular and the Nashville Hot, the Nashville was the winner--flavorful and moist without being overwhelming with the spice. Huge shoutout to my server for suggesting the brussel sprouts; that glaze is incredible and they were easily my favorite part of the plate. The mashed sweet potatoes were unique--I'm still debating if I liked them or loved them. The jalapeño cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but on par with most restaurant cornbread. The mac & cheese wasn't bad, but also didn't do much for me like most restaurant mac & cheese. The cocktail: Do not sleep on Nana's Naissance. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ingredients, but it's like an elevated take on Rumchata. The service: I was seated at the bar and experienced a noticeable delay--a group that arrived well after me almost finished their meal before mine arrived. However, the waitress acknowledged the wait before I even had to mention it and made things right. I really appreciate that kind of proactive service. We're all human, and they handled the situation very professionally.

Food was great. Really nice service. The little black girl was so sweet and friendly. Definitely…read morewould like the welcoming she gave me and my family every time I come into shanes.

I think this place makes the best damn ribs in town. I was sad to see so many of them closing down…read morebut I guess it's a crappy economy right now. Glad I still have this one I can drive to whenever I come to that area of town. Their Mac and cheese is pretty good too, kinda like my momma's. I figured it was time to leave them a review if I want that restaurant to stay open!