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    Sam's BBQ1

    3.7 (250 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brisket sandwich and redneck lasagna

    Always clean and good service i have been a customer for long time but more importantly their food is amazing taste great veryyy good quality they don't mess around if you want good bbq this is the place and their prices is unbelievable for the food that they provide

    Mac n cheese, muffin, ribs, pulled pork all are to die for (home setup. Super messy but I didn't care. Food was waiting)
    Denise D.

    E X P E R I E N C E Store looks about the same. Walked in to order take out. I ordered in the am and when went to pick up, food was piping hot and ready. Employee was short with me. Didn't say much. Prompt to bring me the order. He was not wearing mask so I practically threw my cc at him lol I didn't see any hand sanitizer. F O O D 1 lb pulled pork 1 lb brisket Full slab ribs Fried Pickles 7" pan of mac 12 corn muffins The ribs and brisket were really good this time and the pulled pork was dry. The pickles were extremely salty- just absolutely terrible. I'm all about the mac and sam's bbq1 mac is the fking best. Always made perfectly. Cheesy, flavorful. Amazing. The corn muffins, always amazing as well. Made perfectly. It's fluffy and breaks apart beautifully. I've noticed that on good days, this restaurant provides bomb food, and on other days, the food is mediocre at best. I'm not sure if there are a few chef's working or what, but the consistency of producing high quality food is not there. A shame bc this inconsistency is clear, the past few times we've been here.

    BBQ and Mac cheese
    Dave W.

    Great BBQ place in East Cobb! Went with several friends after hiking at Gold Branch down the street, and everybody was happy with their lunch. My order was beef brisket sandwich with mac and cheese side and soft drink (see picture), which was the $10 special. Sandwich was huge and saved half for later. Mac and cheese is perfection here! Others had pulled pork plate, pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw; which they enjoyed. Ordering is simple, walk in, order at the cashier, get a number, pay, and wait for your number to be called. Soft drinks are self serve. Sam's BBQ1 wins lots of competitions and is featured in best BBQ in the Atlanta area. Nice inside, but currently am only eating outdoors. They have a small patio area, but it was closed. So we grabbed our collapsible chairs out of the trunk and sat along the side of the building to eat. This review is during COVID. The cashier had mask on and was friendly. Did not notice any hand sanitizer, but always carry one myself.

    2 lbs. of brisket
    Gretchen S.

    My fiancé had a craving for some burnt ends last Friday evening, but we couldn't find a place near us offering any and that would also do curbside. We remembered the great experience we had at Dave Poe's a year ago and decided to give them another try, even though it's out of the way for us. Since we discovered Dave Poe's also has shorter hours now due to COVID, we chose to try their sister location here at Sam's which we knew would still be open. We didn't see any burnt ends on the menu, but my love settled for brisket instead and I ordered for us through GrubHub. We didn't have any issues ordering online thankfully, but I did notice the mac and cheese and certain items are listed as "dine-in" options. I'm not sure why that is and why macaroni is not listed also in the takeout section, but for that reason unfortunately I didn't get any this time just to avoid confusion. We got potato salad and baked beans in pints as the sides with extra sauce separately for the meat. When we pulled up to the restaurant the parking lot was dead. We called the restaurant, but no one picked up, so unfortunately we couldn't fulfill our desire to get curbside delivery. After a few minutes, my fiancé went in to grab our order. He said no one was there except the cook and one front counter worker that he could see - no other customers, so at least there was no real COVID exposure risk (if anyone was wondering). The food was great - just as good as we remember it from Dave Poe's location across town. Everything had great flavor and was cooked just right. I have a preference for their potato salad, and I think it's one of my favorites in the area so far. Some places make it to mustard-y or too watery or chunky, but this place seems to slice the potatoes instead of cube and use just the right amount of egg, mayo, and seasonings for my taste. Overall, I would definitely order from here or Dave Poe's again. They haven't disappointed yet. I'll have to try Community Q next in Decatur to see if it holds up to these two sister locations.

    Beef brisket sandwich with crinkle fries!
    R M.

    Best pork sandwich and best brisket sandwiches! Love their ribs and for some reason they are really good at fries. I could write a song about how good the mac n cheese is.

    Beef Brisket smoked Chicken Mac ' n Cheese and Collard Greens with Corn Muffin

    The food was good. Surprisingly. It's hard to find good food in Atlanta but you won't be disappointed.

    $14 four slab ribs, undercooked
    Kelly M.

    Do not order through Yelp! I used this Yelp app for take out. This photo is my $14.15 rib plate. No sides, no muffin or toast. I even had to ask for sauce which spilled out of the container, out of the bag and into the car. I asked why there was no drop down menu for sides. At the restaurant, they said it usually comes with sides, but I didn't list any so they didn't give me any. There was no way to list any. They compromised by giving me about 1/2 portion of green beans. I actually ordered two additional sides. They are $4.00 each instead of $2.69 as listed in restaurant. I called Yelp/Grub Hub and they said it doesn't come with sides, just opposite of what I was told in restaurant. Nobody agrees to an error or a credit. Just a warning.

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    Dave Poe's BBQ

    Dave Poe's BBQ

    4.1
    (344 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    The brisket is the star of the show here, let's be honest. It's relatively easy to do, sure, but…read moredarn near impossible to do THIS WELL! Add to that the fact that they serve the world's BEST macaroni and cheese and you've got a winner every time! Fast and friendly service with attention to detail. Gerilyn is a PRO at the register and the phone. CJ and Zach in the back are serving up generous portions at piping hot temperatures and most days you'll catch the man himself, Dave Poe in the shop Oldy goldy country music sets the mood and the dining room is decorated Americana with old tin ads and collegiate pennants over real wood picket paneling. Did I mention they cater? You cannot go wrong here at Dave Poe's * the art of bbq

    After hearing about Dave Poe's BBQ for over a decade and constantly seeing it ranked as one of the…read moretop barbecue spots in Atlanta, I finally made the stop--and all I can say is: WOW. I'm kicking myself for waiting this long! I ordered the pulled pork lunch special with collard greens, sweet tea, and a side of their legendary redneck lasagna--and I took it to-go. Even after the drive, the food was still piping hot, fresh, and absolutely bursting with flavor. I can only imagine how amazing it would be straight off the line and eaten in-house. The pulled pork sandwich? Hands down, the best I've ever had. The meat was tender, juicy, perfectly smoked, and the bun was soft but hearty--just phenomenal. The collards were seasoned to perfection, and the redneck mac was rich, cheesy, and decadent in all the right ways. I'm honestly overwhelmed by how delicious everything was. After living in the area for 10 years and finally trying Dave Poe's, I now understand what all the hype is about. I've seriously been missing out, and I won't make that mistake again. If you haven't been, go. This is Southern BBQ at its absolute finest.

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    Owens & Hull

    Owens & Hull

    4.4
    (99 reviews)
    12.6 mi
    $$

    Owens & Hull in Smyrna, GA, has garnered attention for its authentic Southern Texas barbecue…read moreexperience in Georgia. They even made the top 3 list of BBQ places to eat in the US. The restaurant has a laid back vibe, perfect for families and groups. There is plenty of space for even larger groups and I noticed a number of business people enjoying the setup. The pulled pork are standout items, known for their tenderness and rich flavors. The smoking process appears to be a point of pride, with many customers noting the perfect level of smokiness. I also had the smoked cheeseburger which I highly recommend. Sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans complement the meats well. The mac and cheese, in particular, receives rave reviews for its creamy texture. Owens & Hull BBQ stands out for its commitment to quality barbecue in a welcoming environment. Whether you're a local or just passing through Smyrna, it's a spot worth visiting for barbecue lovers.

    I'd say Owen's and Hull is average bbq. It's closish to us so we decided to go here instead of our…read morepreferred bbq spot in the upper west side. This spot used to be called something else and from my understanding they merged together. I wasn't a fan of the previous bbq spot but this is ok. As a family, we had ribs, sausage, collards, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. The smoke ring on the ribs was nice; however, there wasn't a great bark on them. I didn't care for any of the bbq sauces. The sausage was ok, it had cheese inside of it. All of the sides were average to good. I like that the platter was served with onions, good pickles, and white bread. That part reminded me of bbq at home. It's pretty easy to order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty. I'm guessing they have more lunchtime traffic. I do plan to come back a little earlier so that I can try their wings before they're sold out.

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    Sliced Turkey Sandwich
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    Smitty's Lockdown BBQ

    Smitty's Lockdown BBQ

    3.9
    (235 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    We just happened to be in the area and decided to look for a place where we could share a meal for…read morea snack. The outside of the building looks a little rundown and it kind of continued on the inside. I know it's supposed to look like a jail or prison on the inside, but everything just look kind of old. The cashier was super nice and answered all of my questions and told me about the special. We ended up splitting the short rib tip plate with french fries and coleslaw. As we got our drinks, we sampled some of the barbecue sauces that they have. There is a huge selection of all different types. We sat outside on the back porch, which was nice. The meal was pretty good. I enjoyed the barbecue the coleslaw is standard coleslaw. Nothing special . We did not get any desserts. I would go back again and try the pulled pork or the burnt ends.

    I stopped in this place after years of driving by. I ordered some fatty brisket, which is my…read morefavorite type of barbecue. Now, I never write reviews, but this brisket was just so bad I had to warn other barbecue lovers not to let themselves down. The meat had no bark on most of the pieces, and also there was no smoke ring. Not sure if it was made in an oven or what. Overall it lacked that delicious salty smokey flavor that makes brisket so amazing. On top of that it was quite chewy and just an unpleasant texture overall. That said, the restaurant was clean and the staff friendly. I just hope they can improve their smoking technique to make the food worthwhile.

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    Cashiers/ order area.
    Cashiers/ order area.
    Corn nuggets and sausage are my favorite things!  These are my "go-to's" now.
    Corn nuggets and sausage are my favorite things! These are my "go-to's" now.
    Assorted BBQ sauces

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    Stockyard Burgers and Bones

    Stockyard Burgers and Bones

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    Ambiance: the restaurant is bigger than it looks from the outside, different seating, a lot to…read morechoose from. Food: Great, seasoning was awesome, good size portions. Large variety to choose from. Service: outstanding, fast, staff is very attentive

    We are in Marietta visiting my son, and strangely enough discovered stockyard because we were…read morevisiting a coffee shop across the street which we found on the Marietta-Opoly board game lol. First off, I love the history of this building... 1800s, supposedly the jail at some point long ago. You can just feel the history and imagine what took place in there as you sit and wait for your meal. The staff are all fun and attentive, and our server -- who was also tending bar that day -- was amazing! We were there early enough for the half priced apps, and weren't hungry enough for a full meal. I ordered a side salad with ranch, and we split the smoked nachos. When they came out, it was a huge portion and enough for both my wife and I. The only drawback is that they didn't have any sour cream that we could add to the nachos... It may seem trivial, but I've never needed anyplace that didn't have sour cream for the nachos. Because of that, I will give this a 4.75 stars. We will definitely be back!

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    Inside wall
    Inside wall
    Fry Board - Homemade frites, sweet potato tots, parmesan truffle fries, fried onion straws served with variety of dipping sauces
    Fry Board - Homemade frites, sweet potato tots, parmesan truffle fries, fried onion straws served with variety of dipping sauces
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    Grass-Fed Ribeye - Turner Grass-Fed Angus Ribeye* with Herbed Butter, Cabernet Demi-glace, served with Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese

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