Took a detour from Vicksburg to eat here on way to Laurel as part of our vacation...Hubby had eaten at chef's restaurant in Jackson -Walker''s Diner around 2014. Plus found out he was a chef in our backyard here in Roswell, GA too! (Dick & Harry's) We arrived to restaurant & no cars in front...prayed they hadn't sold out...drove in back...but then parked up front...It was Friday around 2:45 in Middle of May. Yeah! The door was open! We walked in & walked right up to the counter! I had already scoured the menu...hubby ordered Brisket, collards & slaw. I had the turkey, corn salad & green beans. At the side counter you can pick your sauces...& pickles & pickled onions. Plus drinks! The unsweet tea was excellent! Hubby loved his brisket & sides. The turkey plus Carolina mustard sauce was the best! Loved the corn salad....it was cold & refreshing & the green beans were great too! We were full. I wanted a t-shirt & the sweet young woman helped me pick my shirt & made sure I was happy with my choice! So glad we stopped here & had a great time. Will be back someday...go enjoy...great patio outside & we drove through the most beautiful countryside on way there. So glad we stopped! read more

Sacred Ground - Turkey plate w:green beans & cold corn salad - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

The food was excellent and there wasn't a long wait! My favorite was the burnt ends, beans, and Mac & cheese. We will be back soon! read more

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In the Michelin Guide 2025. Everything we tried had such great flavor! Don't pass on the ribs! The brisket was perfection as were the homemade pickles. They were busy but quick and very friendly. read more

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Sacred Ground BBQ in Pocahontas is absolutely worth the stop. My dad and I went a while back and both had the brisket plate with sides, and it was outstanding--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Even though I didn't get pictures of the food, it's one of those meals that sticks with you because it was that good. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. If you're anywhere near Pocahontas and craving great barbecue, Sacred Ground BBQ is a must. read more

Sacred Ground - Sign outdoors - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

10/10 would recommend every thing we got! My only negative was not liking the bbq sauce but literally everything is so good, you don't even need sauce. Sauce was too tangy for me. read more

Sacred Ground - Brisket, ribs, smoked wings, Brussels sprouts, fries - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

The atmosphere was welcoming and casual. The staff was amazing. Answered all my questions. It was a very enjoyable experience. I found sacred Ground listed in the Michelin Guide. It's located right outside Jackson, Mississippi. I ordered two beef ribs. They were nice enough to wrap them separately for me because I was going to freeze them and bring them back home to Atlanta with me. The Smashburger was really really good. We've eaten the beef ribs that we brought back and I can't wait to go back next year and get the same thing. So if you're ever close to Jackson Mississippi. It's definitely worth a trip. Check out sacred Ground barbecue. read more

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counter service is one component i just don't enjoy when dining out. foid was great and portions were generous. lots of outdoor seating but the interior is pretty noisy, read more

Sacred Ground - menu - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

Had the tri-tip with the cucumber salad! It was amazing! Good portion, great flavor great service! read more

I am sorry but just didn't find their ribs exciting at all. Ribs were salty tasting. Sauce nothing to write home about. Rendezvous ribs in Memphis are $38 a slab. These were $40 a slab. Just won't be a future customer. Potato salad was ok. read more

Being closed more than should is a negative for me plus in July it a whole month which is insane to not be open for summer holidays like 4rh of July lastly the phone is always disconnected read more

good ole ms bbq joint that happen to have what i was looking for: burnt ends. everything was delish with no seasoning needed or added. service was very friendly and food came out at a decent rate! not sure when ill be back in flora, but this experience was one to remember! any joint that knows to add pickles with the meat gets a mario 1up! read more

Sacred Ground - KP burnt ends 10/10 - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

Everything we tried was delicious--brisket, pulled pork, ribs, fries, and mac and cheese. The barbecue sauce is different than other places we have around here, but it has great flavor and compliments the food well. I'm normally not a big fan of pulled pork, but theirs was delicious. Brisket is done right, and the sides are really good. Next time I'm hoping to try the nachos--they looked amazing! The atmosphere is really fun and much nicer and more fun than most places we have in the Jackson area. So many of our good barbecue restaurants are holes in the wall type. Sacred Ground is not like that; it's the perfect place for a gathering with friends, to watch a game, or eat while kids play. I loved the seating arrangements of both indoor and outdoor dining areas. We went right at opening, so people hadn't gotten seated yet. I anticipate this place will have a wait once word really gets out. We will be back! read more

Sacred Ground - Brisket and pulled pork - Salad Near Me - Flora, Mississippi

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This is the worst barbecue I have ever eaten. Everything is steeped in vinegar. The vinegar taste of the pork ribs builds with each bite. They have three sauces, red BBQ, White Alabama, and Carolina. They are all thin and runny, and all taste just the same, like vinegar. My wife got the pulled pork and she couldn't handle it either. Horrible, horrible food. I wish I had my $52 back. read more

Food, atmosphere & service were all great. Very nice outdoor area fenced off from parking and street with picnic tables for families who wish to let their kids run & play. We ate inside: brisket was awesome & even ordered extra to take home for another day! Fun to see freight and Amtrak passenger trains go past just outside the parking lot. read more

Fantastic food, family friendly atmosphere! Daily specials! Get the beef rib, you won't be disappointed! read more

Food was great. Service was great. We will go back again. we got brisket and beef tips which were very delicious. The Staff was also nice enough to provide a sample of the turkey. It was great also! If you're in the area, you make a stop there. read more

I walked into this place and the atmosphere made me think my mouth was about to water but after I ordered my food it felt like I was shoving asphalt down my esophagus. Absolutely pitiful. After I got that bill I questioned if I would have to cash out my 601k. headed back to Jackson with a frown on my face. read more

This place was great , the service was amazing! The ambiance was terrific.. FOOD was AMAZING !! I loved it , I'm stingy with my 5 star but this is a 5 star !! read more

We went there Sunday for lunch. My wife wanted to sample a few different meats. I didn't see a 2 or 3 meat option on the menu which are typical at most BBQ. I asked the young lady taking my order if they had one and she asked a coworker and she said they could make me one. So, I got a piece of jalapeño sausage, four ribs, and small tray of pulled pork and two sides plus one drink. My total was $43. I was shocked. Now the barbecue and sides tasted good, but not worth the price I paid. I stood at the ice / drink machine waiting for the ice to be refilled for at least 5 minutes.my two sides were brought to our table about 5-10 minutes later. I might try them one more time. The building and outside areas are nicely decorated. I hope they get better managed and prices more reasonable. read more

Lost our order but gave us banana pudding for being late. Burnt ends, corn salad were great. Brisket melt was good. Big sandwich so bring appetite. read more

Regretfully, this is the worst meal I have in quite a while. I am not a "foodie" by any means. so I am not hard to please when eating out. However, I do like my food hot, and, at the very least, warm. My two small slices of brisket were tasty and tender but lukewarm, and my fries were cold--yes, cold. The green beans were the warmest thing I had, but they had a weird flavor, almost like someone had added the much- too-tangy bbq sauce to them. And the half slice of Bunny bread? Is that some kind of joke? Rolls or cornbread are not expensive and are easy to bake. That would be a better choice than a half piece of loaf bread that I can get at the grocery store. I am glad others have enjoyed eating there because I like to see restaurants succeed, but, personally, I will continue to eat at other restaurants that serve hot food. read more

It out of the way and a little pricey, but you'll have bragging rights. Sacred Ground offers a great venue for those in an area with few attractions. I definitely recommend their food even though we use fire and charcoal at home too. Fill the tank and be prepared to open your wallet. It is a place you don't want to miss. read more

Best bbq in the Jackson Metro area by far! Wish it was closer in, would eat there weekly. Good job Sacred Ground. The sides are great and the meats are incredible. read more

Yup! Good enough to stop a train BBQ is back in Pocahontas! Great q with a nice outdoor eating area and indoor dining. (The menu is NOT vegetarian friendly, has no chicken, and no kids/senior menu.) But the meat eaters are lining up for good reason. Please note - Google and Apple Maps both had their address wrong and routed us to some random driveway in Flora. They are located directly across the street from the Indian mounds on 49, spitting distance from where Big D's was (now a dollar store.) Be sure to check out the sauces! The fried pie was meh. But overall - watch out for screeching trains, bbq is back, baby! And it is almost BIG D Delicious! read more

Not impressed. Food is so-so, price is high. Kid friendly if that's what you're looking for.

We had amazing brisket and had the most amazing brussel sprouts ! Even if you think you don't like, try them ! We highly recommend the food. read more

Great bbq place with a great vibe. We built a plate trying, brisket, ribs, sausage, tri tip, and turkey. Everything was great but the standout was the brisket which was probably the best I have ever had. Sides were good also and we finished with a banana pudding which was great as well. Service was good and the girl taking order was nice and informative during ordering process. We will definitely be back and I would say this is the best bbq in the Jackson area we have tried them all. read more

Best BBQ in MS. Hands down. Cool joint w/ indoor and outdoor seating, as well as some games (Cornhole, ping pong, etc).We went for an early-ish dinner to beat the crowds and found the service to be very friendly and fast. Our group tried the brisket (melt in your mouth with a beautiful smoke ring) and beef rib (best I've had outside of the top bbq joints in TX.) Also tried the brussels, green chili mac n cheese, beans, and smoked corn salad. All were fantastic! You could make a meal off of the sides alone! Even the sm sides were plenty enough for 2 or 3 to share w/ all the meats and fixins. The red and carolina mustard bbq sauces were great, as were the pickles & pickled onions. So excited to finally have a legit TX style bbq joint in town! The entire menu looks fantastic. Can't wait to go back and try a pile of new options. read more

The good: Nice vibe. Great outdoor area in nice weather. The not so good: Price. Two pulled pork sandwiches, two soft drinks, one medium side. With tax and tip, $58.00. Food. Taste is subjective, but their bbq doesn't work for me. The meat is fine, and the sandwiches are full of it, but they also load their sandwiches with a very vinegary slaw which I didn't care for. Only 3 bbq sauces to choose from. A yellow Carolina mustard sauce, Alabama white sauce, and a red sauce. Their red sauce had a smoky chipotle flavor. Didn't care for it. To their credit, the mac and cheese rocked! We probably won't be back. read more

After visiting the Petrified Forest, we stopped at Sacred Ground for early dinner. My husband ordered the smash burger with fries as the side. No complaints from him. I ordered the brisket potato. The brisket was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pickled onions and jalapenos were soooo good. The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean and tastefully decorated. read more

I'm not sure whether to be thrilled that this new spot opened up not far from where I live because after two visits, I will attest that it is excellent and I'm gonna be tempted to visit often! We don't eat out a whole lot, but the meats at Sacred Ground are stellar. The tri-tip and the lean brisket are my favorites but everything we have drive has been smoky and delicious. We've also had the nachos in a can, burnt ends, brussels sprouts, and hatch mac & cheese. We enjoyed all of these! It was very busy each time we went, but I called ahead and picked up our food to go as we had a toddler staying with us who was in bed by the time we were ready to eat There's a separate line for takeout so it was quick and efficient. They have a condiment station with at least three kinds of barbecue sauce. Surprisingly we preferred the Carolina, which is kind of a golden colored vinegar sauce, but it had just enough sweetness. The regular and Alabama barbecue sauces were both very good too. I love that they have jalapeños, pickled red onion, and pickles also available on the station. Serving sizes are generous in my opinion. All the meat is sold by the half pound, and we found that a pound easily fed four of us with a few small sides. They have done a great job making it a fun place to dine in even though we haven't had a chance yet. It's bright and happy with many forms of entertainment for those that want to socialize with family and friends. read more

Hidden gem in Pocahontas ! Brisket and burgers are on point, and the smoked cream cheese is out of this world. Has a great vibe and really delicious BBQ. Highly recommend ! read more

Brisket is great! Pulled pork is good. Sides are average. Prices for sides are too high. Sandwiches do not come with sides. There are no BBQ plates. $16 for a pulled pork sandwich should came with a side. Meat is sold by weight only. Everything is a la carte. Could be great place. read more

Great food. I don't know what they add to the Brussel sprouts and green beans but just fantastic. Pulled pork was good and the brisket sandwich is also great. Service was great and the atmosphere was nice. Heaters outside for cooler temperatures. Will be coming back for sure with family. read more

Amazing food, great family environment! Y'all did a great job all around. Service was perfect!