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    SmokeyQ

    4.3 (44 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Your view if you sit outside at a picnic table.
    Andre' M.

    The place is a hidden gem. It's been open for over four years and I've known nothing about it. As reviewers have mentioned, it's inside the grounds of Bald Ridge Marina. You have to go thru the gate but they'll let you in. The man working was very friendly and gave us a sample of the pulled pork. It was very good and the unusual sauce was excellent with the pork. I enjoyed checking out the musical artwork, especially all of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia pictures. The even had the poster for Jerry on Broadway at the Lunt Fontaine that I had the pleasure of attending when I was a young high school boy many moons back. If you can go on a beautiful day like I did, I suggest sitting outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoying the view of the lake. The menu is pretty simple and the food is great. They said that everything but the sandwich buns and potato chips are made on site. We loved the potato salad. They're about to start selling Brunswick Stew and gave us a nice sized sample with was excellent. I'll definitely order it next time. They had three beers on draft and a few different cans for purchase. Great place for lunch. Check it out!

    1/2 Pork Spare Ribs Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    Great food and great service! Waitress was so helpful and kind. Ordered 1/2 ribs and pulled chicken sandwich. Great sides (Mac and cheese, potato salad and beans) especially the baked beans

    Ribs, Mac, and beans!
    Kim C.

    Thankful for a great BBQ spot at my marina! Honestly best kept secret on Lanier... portions are great, NOT overpriced (like everywhere else on this lake) and everything -including the sides- have a a great, unique, and flavorful taste! Everyone was super friendly from the wait staff to the owner himself. Pictured are a couple ribs, the mac n cheese, and baked beans before. 10/10!

    Inside small and chill / awesome
    J D.

    Love it. Tiny. Accidentally found it. Would recommend anytime you are near the lake. There is a guard gate at the marine tell them you are eating and they just let you in.

    Rustic outside but really good food inside

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    8 years ago

    Best BBQ in Forsyth county......try it and you will agree. Reasonable prices make even more enjoyable!!

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    Ask the Community - SmokeyQ

    The food menu looks great! Do you offer cold brews to enjoy with it?

    Absolutely ! You can't have BBQ without cold brew. We have 4 draft taps all with Georgia craft… 

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    3.7(339 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Service: 3.0 straightforward Food: 2.5 (disappointed =…read morebrisket was dry) In the area visiting my HS BF and his family. So dinner rolls around and we decide that BBQ was the consensus = Cue BBQ since it was mid point from my hotel and their house. When we arrived it was packed, but we got lucky since several parties dining just finished. The menu had plenty of choices, even salads, LOL but we got in our orders. I picked their platter 1/2 slab of ribs, brisket with Mac & cheese and onion straws. When the food arrived, visually in my mind there wasn't enough food...and I was right. I easily finished my food even though the brisket was dry, almost no moisture like it had been sitting out under a warming light. I had to use their house bbq sauce, which disappointed me since a good brisket will not need anything! The ribs were fall off the bone, but over sauced while the sides were tasty. The company & conversation during our meal was the highlight of our visit, so sorry to say that the food was an afterthought.

    A bit of a story here. Long time customers, got excited when they opened the Buford store (now…read moreclosed..) but nonetheless we continued eating here. Attending a charity fund raiser a good while back, one of the items we purchased was a $100 'QUE cash card and it included the receipt in a little 'QUE bag. Went tonight, bought $69 worth of food and used the card. 'QUE said the value on the card was $0. Nothing. Even though we had the original gift card receipt. Management said, "no value". The manager wasn't rude, but wasn't very friendly or cordial about it at all. Eating out is about an experience. By the way, Socks Love Bar B Q is right around the corner.... WILL NOT EAT AT 'QUE AGAIN due to how this was handled.

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    3.9(94 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    My brother and nephew are in town and they looked this spot up for lunch, so we came by today…read more Plenty of parking, right off exit 16 on 400. We sat upstairs with a group of ladies playing mah jong which was cool to see. The host Gabby was nice, after greeting us we were seated in a booth and began looking at the menu. Our server was Taylor, who was friendly, helpful, and really good at her job. Never needed anything bc she was great! I started with one of their blackberry ciders, my brother got a sour. For an app we ordered a giant pretzel and it was delicious. Whole grain mustard and gooey cheese were served on the side. Hard not to want to eat more than one. For entrees I went with a Reuben with a side of tater tots. The Reuben was tasty, they shred the corned beef up so it's easier to eat, and you get consistent bites every time. Their 1000 island dressing is KILLER. It's definitely homemade and I ordered a side for my tots. Nephew got the salmon BLT with sweet potato fries, and my brother got the Philly cheesesteak with tots as well. Once he tried my suggestion of dipping in the dressing, he got a side as well. The GM Andrew came by and checked on us. Service level is great here, made us feel welcome and happy we were in here. Since I'm technically on the clock I had to head out after two ciders. I could see myself being here for hours, if I'm not careful. Support small owned businesses! Thanks to the team and especially Taylor for a great lunch today/

    We came for the first time on a Saturday around noon. They weren't as busy as expected. We were…read moreseated right away. Shelby gave AMAZING service! They do not brew their own beer (aka no beer flights) so not sure why they are called a brewery. This felt more like a restaurant. There were tons of seats, and it was very nice! The outdoor seating is downstairs (no elevator). The drink menu needs descriptions, not just names. The drinks we did have were great (strong & not overpriced). The old-fashioned had regular ice not the large square or ball ice like most old-fashioned. We did send the fish & chips back because the fish wasn't crispy. It was soggy & fishy. We did enjoy the house chips and atmosphere. We would give them another try.

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    Feed The Well

    Feed The Well

    4.6(82 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Love the sense of community and the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere here. It's the perfect spot…read morefor lunch or a casual dinner, and the food is absolutely over the top! The staff couldn't be friendlier, and there's just something about this place that feels "right." I'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but after hearing from so many people that theirs were the bomb, I had to try them--and everyone was right! The bacon beans are seriously perfection. The tater tots are crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. Dip them in their ranch dressing to taste it to the next level. And the beef brisket? It's SOOOOOO tender and INCREDIBLY delicious, it tastes like it was made just for you. The BBQ sauce....taking some of that home! Great food, great people, great atmosphere. This place just gets it!

    I heard this was spot for award winning biscuits so I had to stop in and try. I was greeted upon…read moreentry by the owner. Order the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit to go. While waiting, I enjoyed talking to the owner and learning about his passion for supporting the community. The biscuit had the perfect amount of meat and egg and wasn't too buttery. This is definitely the best biscuit I've had in a long time! There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Restaurant was very clean and welcoming. Everyone was super friendly and service was excellent. Look forward to attending an upcoming event. Also look forward to trying more on the breakfast menu and smoked barbecue.

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    Outside entrance

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