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    Smitty's Lockdown BBQ

    3.9 (235 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe F.

    First time stopping in and was really glad I did! The place is very clean, even the bathroom (which says a lot about a place to me!) and the service was quick. Food was made to order so it was hot and fresh. We tried 1 lb of chopped chicken, 1/2 lb beef brisket, fried okra and French fries. We liked the chicken the best, had great smoky flavor! There were a lot of sauces to choose from (see picture) and we tried the sweet, cilantro and the Bama White, all were delicious. We will definitely be back!

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    Doug G.

    Located on Canton Road in East Cobb/Marietta sits a small BBQ joint in the parking lot of a shopping center with a pretty sweet ATL mural on the building and a large smoker on blocks in the parking lot...and that place is Smitty's Lockdown BBQ! I came in on a recommendation due to mentioning a recent craving I had for some good BBQ and my search for good Brunswick Stew...so a buddy and I ended up here one Saturday afternoon to see what was up! While the building isn't much of looker for the outside, the interior is quite nice, not large, but laid out well and was quite clean and organized. When you walk in, you are greeted by the counter which features a wall of chalk board menus for you to study before ordering. To the left of the register is the bar where you can belly up and grab you a beer. The dining room area features several tables of 2-4-6 tops, a drink station and in pre-pandemic times also featured a sauce station. Also, I can't forget to call out the jail cell seating where about 4 booths allow you to sit and eat behind bars! They also feature a small covered patio as well. Food wise, they have all the classic BBQ dishes and sides you have come to love. You can grab a single or double meat place, sandwich meal, wings, tenders, salads, desserts, sides and any combination of the aforementioned! My buddy and I opted for the (2) Meat Plate, which featured, you guessed it, two meats of our choice, two sides, Texas toast and house sauce. I will say that the price of $19 did seem a bit much at the time of order, but the portion sizes and quality proved the price point wasn't too bad. I got the Pulled Pork, Smoked Wings, Brunswick Stew and Fried Okra. The pork was smoky and tender, and once you tossed the sauce on it, you had yourself some solid pulled pork! The smoked wings were meaty, smoky, perfectly charred and did not require sauce at all! I got a good mound of pork and 6 large wings for the meat then they tossed a cup of stew and scoop of okra on the side. The okra was crisp and hot, so perfect. Now, Brunswick Stew is something always judge a BBQ joint by...if you can't pull off a good B-Stew, then you in the wrong game and luckily for Smitty's, they know what they are doing with this Brunswick Stew! It wasn't the best I ever had, but it is in the top 5 for sure! It was spiced well, great consistency, not too loose, but also not too thick and chalked full of meat and veggies, especially corn! Some folks would say that it is the sauce that makes the BBQ and if that is the case, then Smitty's makes sure you have plenty of options to do the thing! We only had the Original sauce on this trip, as I wanted to be a purest on my first visit, but they have some tasty sauces that I will certainly be having next visit including the Bama White, Bacon Bourbon and Triple S. Service was solid from entry to exit. The young lady working the counter was helpful at the time of order and ensured to check on us throughout the meal. Given the location, parking is plentiful overall, however spaces are limited directly in front of the building. Overall, Smitty's surprised me! I will certainly be back a time or seven when the craving for some smoked wings and Brunswick Stew hits!

    This place was rough... probably the worst BBQ I've had in GA, but there's some hope. I know the owner reads these reviews so I'm hoping they take a look. I ate around dinner time on a Saturday night and it was just me and 1 other table. I got a 3 meat sampler (ribs, pulled pork, and brisket) w/ 2 sides, came out to $27... which I'm obviously willing to pay for good BBQ, but I will likely never eat here again. The good - service was fantastic, super friendly people. The restaurant layout is great, tons of parking, nice outdoor patio. Lots of creative sauces that were fantastic. The bad - the cooking! I think the recipes were ok - the flavor of the ribs was great and the sides were decent... but every single thing I had was massively overcooked. The brisket (which they charged extra for..) was basically shoe leather and flavorless. The ribs were overdone by what seemed like hours, almost inedible. The pulled pork was dry and chewy. Basically you have to drown everything in sauce for it to be edible. Charging this much for BBQ isn't unreasonable, if you can back it up. I hope the owner takes some inventory of whoever is preparing their food and can hopefully get this place back on track. Lots of potential, awful execution.

    Night Fury Dragon* Triple ''S'' Sweet, Smokey, And Spicy* Smoked Beef Brisket Plate Baked Beans Cole Slaw Slice of Texas Toast
    WILLIAM B.

    As a lover of BBQ I had to try this place out and glad I did. The beef brisket was absolutely delicious. The Night Fury Dragon, and Triple S sauces were actually the right amount of heat for my liken. Both sides the coleslaw and baked beans were on point. Definitely will be returning.

    Brisket (pass), ribs (decent), pulled pork (juicy, great flavor). Corn nuggets (so good!), toast, Brunswick stew (pretty good).
    Aaron B.

    Food was pretty good overall. I tried several things: pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and sausage. My favorites were easily the pulled pork and sausage. Admittedly, I usually tend to prefer those items wherever I go but the ribs were decent. Unfortunately, the brisket was very dry. It was sliced thin enough that it still cut easily but it was dry and even their multitude of sauces were not able to revive it. The other person I had lunch with ordered the brisket as well though and their brisket looked very different, it was actually juicy and pulled apart easily. Back to the sauces though, they have a large assortment of various sauces that are all very tasty. Some are definitely better suited for particular meats (Jamaican Jerk seasoning was very good but would be best on chicken or turkey) but most had a great flavor.

    BBQ Ribs, Baked Beans, & Mac & Cheese
    Christopher H.

    I must say hands down the best BBQ spot in the Marietta area. Ribs were flavorful and tender. Service was great and the staff were friendly and give you recommendations. I had order the 2 meat plate with two sides. I'll suggest getting the baked beans and Mac & Cheese perfect combo. I did try the peach cobbler, but I enjoyed the banana pudding better. If you are craving some BBQ I would highly recommend this spot. dishwithchris IG

    Dried out brisket but amazing Mac and cheese

    The macaroni and cheese was amazing and my husband really liked the big cheesy potato. But the brisket was very dried out and not good at all. The sauces were good. The Cole slaw and potato salad were ok. Also, there is no bathroom.

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    Could use a bit more smoke flavor to the pork and wings but the Brisket is pretty good. BBQ beans are great. Potato salad not so much. The choice of the different kinds of sauces is worth the visit!

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    Love this restaurant! Amazing BBQ and weekly specials! Rib tips and Brisket are my favorites!

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    Fair. Food just ok. BBQ pork too stringy. Not a full smoke flavor. Frozen onion rings. Spicy sauce is good.

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    We Smelled the BBQ from the road and it smelled so good, we had to try it out. Food is delicious! Worth!!! 10/10

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    Good people and the barbecue is great. They have lots of different sauces to try and it's worth trying several.

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    9 years ago

    Ribs was a little Tough And Mac and cheese was nothing to write home about, just an ok restaurant

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    10 years ago

    Love the food here! So glad this bbq spot is available locally now. YUMMY!! We'll be here lots.

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    This place is very quick and has great customer services. There banana pudding is amazing so definitely save room for dessert.

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    Not the best, but it definitely is good BBQ at a good price. They have a lot of sauces and the employees were friendly.

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    Legit good barbecue! The sampler platters are large, fries are awesome, sauce is sweet, meat is amazing tender and great Smokey flavor.

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    Do you have Chicken for customers yet?

    Yes. We do have chicken and different choices to choose from. We carry Smoked Half Chicken, Smoked Chicken Salad, Chicken Tender, Boneless Wings, Grilled chicken tender, Smoked Wings and Fried Wings.… 

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