The staff was incredibly friendly and hey, Cowboy fans...! Count me in! If I was rating Smash Mouth solely on their collard greens, it would be 5 stars! But, I ate a few more sides. To be fair, I didn't try any protein from there yet. I smoked my owns ribs and just wanted to grab some sides. I'll check back soon when I try their brisket. The other sides, mac n cheese, potato salad, and baked beans; all left something to be desired. I will definitely try Smash Mouth again! read more

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The smell = meat and beans heaven! The prices = small town fairness. The staff = hospitality royalty. The vibe = there is one and it's familiarity + love + neighbors + pride. Specials look like great deals, too. It's very clean. There are maybe a dozen parking spaces. All too close together. They use napkins and folded paper towels like you get at a picnic or cookout. The burgers next door pretty much come with cheese and/or onions. I don't know what was in that to-go cup, but it wasn't the Coke I requested. It was soooo sweet. Maybe a splash of tea and lemonade and 10 Oz of pure sugar in a 12 Oz cup? Trust when i say that's it's another sign if legit bbq. I've only had a burger so far. It was greeezy, juicy, cheesy, and delicious. I've driven by a few times. This has been inevitable and now I want to be a regular. You know when you find little places that are absolute gems and you know immediately? That's what it's like here. Time slows down. There's a bustling sub-metro outside, but here it feels like you just got home and hit the couch with nothing else on the to-do list for the day. They cook like they have something to prove. I'll be back. Hopefully often. read more

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Mac and cheese was amazing!! Pulled pork was so good!Potato salad and meatloaf were good! read more

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Everything was good. It was quick turnaround after I payed for my food. Ribs are good and tender. I would have liked some more seasoning but it's good. Cabbage was my favorite. The greens were good as well. Old fashioned cornbread and real banana pudding. I was greeted with a warm southern greeting. I would come back again if I were in the area. It's a little hidden but visible. read more

Smash Mouth BBQ - Outside seating - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I brought my family (14) last Wednesday night and everyone said that Smash Mouth BBQ is now their favorite BBQ place in Knoxville. We had two slabs of ribs, pull chicken, 2 hotdogs and five sides. The smoked cabbage, Mac and cheese and greens went fast. I took home some ribs and chicken and had three more meals. Very good deal. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner after reading the reviews on Yelp. Really just not very good BBQ. I love brisket and it tasted like they heated it up in the microwave because it was rubbery. Not very good flavor either. I wanted to like this place since it was clearly a neighborhood spot -- it just wasn't very good. The potato salad was OK. read more

Giving 4 stars. I picked up a large order for carry out. Most was packed well but my pulled chicken and pulled pork were in long foam (hot dog style) containers. All the good juices leaked out so the paper bags they were in were soaked and that made the meat dryer than usual. I let them know and hopefully they will rethink the containers. We love their food, kind of pricey for the amount you get but it is Delicious ! read more

Went here one weekday evening recently. Smallish parking lot out front with the smell of marijuana in the air!? Anyway, we went in for some takeout and the place was empty, although think we heard some people out in the yard, despite the frigid temperatures. I got the brisket dinner and my wife got the turkey leg and coleslaw. The turkey leg wasn't that big, was dry, and pretty much needed the included BBQ sauce to be edible. I didn't try her coleslaw. My brisket was 3 very thin, rubbery slices that I needed a steak knife to cut. The BBQ sauce they'd included (on the side) was just the usual, gloopy, generic stuff; definitely not "house made". For sides, I had chosen Smoked Cabbage and Mac 'n Cheese The smoked cabbage was basically fried cabbage with a couple of slices of smoked sausage in it. The mac 'n cheese was dry and obviously reheated. Similar food to Buddy's BBQ (which isn't great either) and is not worth the trip out into the sticks. read more

Smash Mouth Barbeque Sports Bar & Restaurant has a wonderful all smoked menu. Their famous Barbeque pulled chicken with their amazing triple cheese Mac & cheese is really good. This is the perfect place for any game day or family gets together to enjoy southern smoked Barbeque pit flavor meals. The Banana Pudding Custard needs a blue ribbon for the best dessert on the planet. This amazing made from scratch Banana Pudding Custard needs to be sold, by the spoon. read more

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We've lived nearby for a few years and finally tried Smash Mouth BBQ! Really incredible food at reasonable prices! The staff was great, the food came out fairly quickly and hot. Everything was great. I got the ribs which were fall off the bone tender. Besides the ribs the potato salad was my second favorite! Definitely important to celebrate and support great small businesses. 10/10 we're eating here as often as we can! read more

Smash Mouth BBQ - Menu as of 6/2021. Really great BBQ! - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I saw a review on Yelp about this place. I wasn't aware that is was even there. Barbecue is my favorite thing to eat, so I had to check it out for lunch today. We got two large pork bbq sandwiches, potato salad, cabbage and a pound of pork bbq. It was all delicious! The bbq had an awesome smoky flavor, the sides were really good. I tried their hot and mild bbq sauce. They were both delicious! We will definitely be back! We wish we would have found this place earlier! read more

Smash Mouth BBQ - Pound of Pork Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Blown away! Don't know how else to put it. What appears to be just another BBQ spot in an odd location turned into a hidden gem! The wings are second to none I'm a die hard "wet" wings guy and although the homemade BBQ sauce was delicious I couldn't bring myself to use it! The banana pudding was just icing on the cake. The owner and employees are great and very outgoing was made to feel more like family than a customer we had a blast having casual conversation during the meal. The menu has so much to offer I can't wait to return frequently and try them all, just couldn't get past the wings last night! Prices are fair for the food quality no complaints there! Look for the specials always something going on! Casual dining but above average flavor! read more

Great food!! Outdoor area also! Service was excellent! Will be back soon! We will back! read more

The pulled pork sandwich was really good -- juicy, smoky pork went really well with the house-made barbeque sauce, and the bun was a high-quality piece of bread that went well with the meat. I liked the baked beans, too -- more savory and smoky than the usual batch of sweet beans at ordinary barbeque places. The pickle on the sandwich was sweet, so if you don't care for that, ask them to leave it off. The service is excellent. But the cole slaw was not my favorite kind; the cabbage was pulverized, and the dressing was very watery and sweet. I think they also put sweet pickles in the slaw -- sweet pickles and a lot of pulverized onion. I prefer a tangy cole slaw with a creamy dressing. It really is a matter of taste; nothing wrong with sweet cole slaw; just not my kind of thing. Dear Husband got the beef brisket sandwich -- it arrived on Texas toast, I think, and he would have preferred a bun. He also got smoked cabbage and macaroni & cheese for his sides; he did not say how any of it tasted, but he devoured every last bit, so he must have enjoyed them. Sadly, the two servings of banana pudding that we purchased came home with only two slices of banana. Each container had one banana slice. One container (mine) had three vanilla wafers; the other had two. The pudding was very good, but if I had not had a banana in the fruit bowl, it would have been vanilla pudding with a garnish of banana. I added some banana before I finished off the dessert. We have to go back -- I need to try the chicken and the ribs, but I *really* need to try the potato salad. After that, I might get my own side dishes ready at home and just purchase smoked meat at the restaurant. Because it really is good!! read more

Server was wonderful. Order pig burger. Undercooked. Bun fell apart immediately. Had to eat with a fork as it fell apart. Sat at a table with ash tray full of cigarette butts. Very expensive. I want to give these nice people a second chance. read more

This is a small business with huge business food and atmosphere. Dining area is clean and comfortable. Also have a great outdoor dining space. The food is delicious.. like slap your momma delicious. The people are so friendly. They have a large menu so plenty of optios to choose from. I have been several times and tried something different everytime and not one item has been bad or disappointing. Pricing is excellent and you will not leave hungry. Don't forget to grab a piece of cake. read more

This place is awesome. Brisket is so moist. Smoked bologna is on point. The greens are the best I've had. Can't wait to go back! read more

Smash Mouth BBQ - Brisket, Mac and Cheese, Greens, Cornbread. Yum. - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I tried Smash Mouth for the first time and decided to get the pulled pork. I had already gotten pulled pork from Archers and thought it would be a good time to compare the two. The whole family liked the pulled pork from Smash Mouth best. Even the BBQ sauce was better than Archers. The meat was moist, and full of delicious Smoky flavor. It was delicious without any sauce even. I will definitely be going back to try the other items on the menu. And it was even cheaper than archers! read more

I love supporting local businesses. Unfortunately the food was not good. The back patio was dirty and not inviting. However, smash mouth burger is ran by their cousin and is awesome. read more

I've been here before and normally the food is great, honestly it's the service that is the issue. Some women with bright blonde hair was rude as heck to me when I went in to order. I won't be going back. read more

Excellent spot to eat! Great service great food and good music! Live band was rocking it during my visit to this wonderful establishment! Definitely worth another visit! read more

Smash Mouth BBQ is so so good. I love smoked Turkey legs and they have some good smoked legs. I am going to make a bold statement and say "Best" banana custard in the area.I am so glad I was able to stop at this amazing BBQ place. read more

Loved the pulled chicken bbq sandwich. The men working were nice, great smiles and humor! The baked beans were good. Will be back for sure!

I was looking for a good smoked turkey leg. Smash mouth is the best I know in Knoxville. I am trying to avoid fried foods, grease and fatty foods. Smash mouth only smoke, bake or grilled, the healthy lifestyle for me. Hopefully in the spring will be open on Sunday. Gra read more

Amazing customer service! I def recommend the smoked cabbage! Loved our lunch from this great location!

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Had the ribs, baked beans, mac'n cheese and all were so good!!! Getting banana pudding to go for dessert and will definitely be back. Wonderful service and delicious food. Check. It. Out. read more