Food was exactly as ordered Delicious and hot when received…read more Service was fast and easy with friendly staff

When we arrived at about 1 pm on a Saturday and walked in there was a line of people waiting to…read moreorder. We waited for about 35 minutes before we got to place our order.. Man was it WORTH it!!!! I had the two meat combo (brisket and ribs) with 2 sides, my wife had the smoked turkey with 2 sides. There were three thick slices of the best tasting brisket I have ever had along with a 1/2 rack of baby back ribs. Both were cooked to perfection. I also had the creamy coleslaw and baked beans which were also very good. Wife's smoked turkey was outstanding and her two sides mashed potatoes, and creamy coleslaw. She also had the potato salad which was also good. The only thing that was subpar was the cornbread. It was more like a pancake and had a very blah flavor. Get the Jalapeno's and pickle's with your meal if you get the cornbread to add some much needed flavor to it. It was the best BBQ that I have had in my three years here in Tennessee. It is a rustic place, you order and then find your table which is either a picnic table or a wagon wheel with a glass top. You also have the availability to purchase fresh cut meats and rubs in their shop. If your looking for large orders they have an outside ordering station also. We will absolutely be going back again. I very highly recommend this place if you love great BBQ. Just be prepared to stand in line and wait--but it is worth it.

If you are a local or someone touring Amish country this is a great place to stop & eat & enjoy…read moresouthern hospitality! These English (as the Amish call us) folks are smiling & very pleasant to talk with. They are knowledgeable about the area & can direct you to places to visit while you are there. Their food is delicious & plentiful. You wont leave hungry! I like the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad & slaw while my husband prefers the brisket. You can eat inside in their nice dining room or outside under the pavillon or get food to go. Their food is delicious, plentiful & comparably priced! Anne Dickey

This restaurant was a nice surprise on the outskirts of the Tennessee Amish community. The food was…read moreso good!!! The servings were large and enough for my husband and I to share a plate. We ordered the pork plate with vinegar cole slaw and mac and cheese. Absolutely amazing food. They had several people working, so the place ran like a well oiled machine. Definitely, worth a visit!!

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.

This was one of those dream BBQ joints where it looks super sketchy and you almost pass it by only…read moreto discover fantastic food. We had brisket and ribs and both were awesome. Traditional sides also great- we had beans, cole slaw and tater salad; all great. My only minor complaint was I'd rather see greens than okra on the sides list. Very nice people working hard to put out a great product. If you ever land in Decherd for some reason, here's where to eat.

Service is amazing and the people are always kind and it's a family business / and I recommend the…read moreJackson dogs they are amazing

This was a great family owned restaurant. We ate there for the 4th of July. Most people came in to…read morepick up food and take home. But we decided to eat inside and the owners came and chatted with us and even offered us free brownies- they were out of this world delicious. We ordered a BBQ plate(meat & 3). I got smoked turkey, fried okra, collard greens, & green beans. The turkey had a great smoked flavor and the portion was nice size. The vegetables were good-could have used a little more seasoning. Their BBQ sauces were really good. They are famous for their chicken salad. We bought a pint and ate it when we got home. It was very good. Perfect Southern Chicken Salad. If you are on your way to Dismals Canyon, you should stop in for lunch.

Excellent service and food! Pulled pork is specially great! Good prices. Not a sit down place, pick…read moreup and go. Menu and hours as of 8/2025

Normally I love the pork sandwich. it comes with vinegar slaw and pickles on it. it's typically…read morejuicy and so, so good. if you get the Brown Bag Special, you can get the sandwich, chips, a side, and a 20oz drink for less than $8 which is pretty good. I recommend the beans as your side. Today was the first time I've had a semi-stale bun, very little pork and hardly and slaw on my sandwich. It was very disappointing and maybe even more so as I've been trying not to eat many carbs and today was going to be a cheat day. I got cheated on my cheat day with this meal. It won't stop me from going again one day and hoping this was just a one-off.

In 2022, 85 championship teams from across the world convened in Lynchburg, TN to compete for the…read morecoveted title of "The Jack Grand Champion," and judging by their website the Grand Champion team receives a $25K check - not bad!!! my husband and I completed our training and received our Kansas City Barbecue Society [KCBS] BBQ judge's certification and were excited to attend [not judge but attend] our first BBQ competition! It's held annually in October and is such a lovely drive up to Lynchburg! Gary N did a great job of accurately capturing the "feel" of the event in his numerous photos posted here! There are a lot of vendors set up for this event selling eats, t-shirts, and more. There's a large, covered pavilion where the judging happens, and spectators can watch from bleachers. I don't recall the number of judges but I do recall at least one local "celebrity" newscaster among the judges. The Styrofoam containers for judging are deftly prepared and rushed to the judging area with immense intensity - it really is something to watch, and the "food runner" will scream at you to "get out of the way" if they need to! Others referenced free samples, which wasn't the case on our visit, except for the international area. No guests/visitors get samples of the competition BBQ to my knowledge. If you want lunch, you'll need to get something from the vendors. However, the international area competitors did offer us ample samples of their BBQ. They were all very friendly, too! The competition area is fairly spread out, so wear comfortable shoes and the entryway is sloped, so there's that. It's free as far as I know, and everyone should attend at least one championship BBQ competition - the Jack Daniels event is a well-run, fun one to attend.

The damp weather did not effect the day much, but you had to come prepared. One of the best things…read moreof this event is the Fall Peak colors as you drive in from any direction. Coming from Chattanooga area we chose to take the scenic drive down the old highway from Monteagle through Sewanee. As you arrive into town you can start seeing the smoke and smelling the BBQ. This is a very small town but everyone seems to be selling parking. $5-$10 mostly. We parked very close to downtown. The square is fully covered with tents and vendors as you walk in, live country music is playing. All the downtown shops are open and plenty to explore and see in the town. However, food is in our mind and we continue down to the food tents and competition area. Lots of free samples, but I did not see any from the competitors which was a disappointment. But still plenty to see and try. They also have food instructions, vendor demos, Etc I do wish they would move this so it is not the same weekend as Tennessee vs Alabama. We left early to catch the game as I am sure many do. At the least put a big screen up for the crowd. Lynchburg is a great small town and one you should visit. Jack Daniels is a short walk and free tour. Great day.

On our way from Tennessee to Alabama, we followed Google Maps to a place with glowing reviews --…read moreand since I had my heart set on chicken, I thought we struck gold. Well, surprise! No chicken. But hey, we were already there and hungry, so we went with the meat sampler and some sides. The ribs had a little more "campfire vibes" than expected, and the pulled pork must've been feeling a bit shy because it came out cold. Luckily, the brisket and sausage stepped up -- my husband gave them two thumbs up (and he's picky, so that's saying something). The beans were simple, nothing fancy, but they did the trick. Was it the five-star experience I dreamed of? Not quite. But sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected stops -- and at least we left with full bellies and a funny story!

10 stars for this locally owned hidden treasure! The meat sampler was more than enough for 2!read more

I Love the Pork Sandwiches here but gotta say most everything I've eaten there so far has been…read moreGreat. Next time I'm planning on some Ho Ho Cakes with Ice Cream!

When you go to BBQ place your either gonna get good bbq and bad sides or bad bbq and good sides…read more.. well I hit the jackpot and found both at the same place! It's 10 miles from home but we'll worth the drive to Glen MS! Maybe even tonight!

What a great find! I just finished a brisket quesadilla with a wonderful mango side relish. 10…read moreoutta 10! I've been here before. The Mahalo Cowboy never disappoints. If you're on Hwy 43 and you are near Loretto, stop in! It'll become one of your favorite stops.

From the owner: Mahalo Cowboy offers Southern BBQ, with an Hawaiian vibe. Whether you have a taste for our…read morepit-master made BBQ or our delicious Hawaiian inspired bowls, we are proud to serve you. We offer an awesome variety of southern comfort food with our homemade sauces to compliment each bowl, plate, wraps, and quesadillas. If you have a sweet tooth, you may also indulge in our homemade cowboy cookies!