Looks like Southern Craft made some nice renovations and I loved smelling that smoker on the way in. I wasn't too hungry so I just ordered a few wings. I could taste that great smoke from earlier and they had a good crunch. However the dry rub didn't have much flavor and the barbecue sauces were okay but nothing special. Also the celery was pretty skinny and flimsy. I did have a few bites of the pulled pork and it was nice and tender. If I come back, I would definitely stick to the smoked meats. read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Wings with dry rub - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

Been here a few different times in the past couple years. The food never disappoints me. Had lunch there yesterday. I had the pulled pork tacos. One word to describe them - DELICIOUS! The staff were polite. The place has a good southern vibe. Love this place. I will be eating there again. read more

Appears to be a newer restaurant. Very clean and nice inside. Food was great, servers both kept making sure everything was good. Hostess was awful, otherwise 5 stars. Maybe she just doesn't want to be at work on a nice Saturday. Servers were amazing. I would go back. read more

Southern Craft BBQ - June 2025 feature menu - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

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BBQ was delicious. Restaurant is very nice and so is the service. Beer menu is very limited- but mixed drink menu is very large. I had brisket and pulled pork and both were really good! read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Brisket, Pulled Pork, Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

Bartender personable, helped out with food suggestions, great vibes Definitely a place to stop if you're hungary read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Bar area Lots of bourbon - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

The food is good and the service was great. I will be going to see them again. We got there just before closing and they never made us feel rushed like some places do. read more

Loved the food. We were seated right away and would go again. Only thing I didn't like was the bread that comes with your meal has no taste to it. Either provide garlic bread or leave it out. read more

Absolutely fantastic. The bartender was great. She was so nice. I wish I got her name. The food was great. Definitely going back.

Everytime we go to this restaurant whether lunch, dinner, or hosting an event the service is phenomenal and the food is great! The restaurant is always clean and every one of the employees will acknowledge you and make you feel welcomed! Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

We were in Greeneville for a festival. The place was continually busy so we thought we would try it. I have had Texas BBQ, Memphis BBQ, Dreamland (!! IYKYK), South Carolina, and Delta BBQ. I am old fashioned - I like baked beans (brown sugar & molasses) and slaw and potato salad with my BBQ. Their slaw was vinegary, no potato salad on the menu and the beans are navy beans in some kind of ketchup served in a cup. The meat was dry and without flavor. My DIL and I couldn't finish. The saving grace was the appetizers and the pimento cheese and the 4-5 kinds of BBQ sauce. I went to ETSU so I don't think this is typical East TN BBQ. read more

Southern Crap: A Masterclass in Misery Wow, where do I even begin? Southern Craft in Greeneville isn't just a restaurant--it's an experience. Specifically, the kind of experience that makes you reevaluate every decision that brought you through their doors. First, the service. Ever wondered what it feels like to be completely ignored? Southern Craft delivers that in spades. The staff must have been studying Zen meditation because they've mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing. I waited so long for someone to acknowledge my existence that I started to question if I'd died and become a ghost. Now, let's talk about the food. Calling it "food" feels generous. The brisket tasted like someone found an old boot, threw it on a grill, and then seasoned it with a sprinkle of regret. The sides? Oh, don't get me started. The mac and cheese was a gelatinous blob of sadness, and the grilled vegetables? I didn't know it was possible to make vegetables taste that bitter--like they hated me for ordering them. And the ambiance! Nothing screams "classy Southern dining" like sticky tables, a deafening cacophony of crying children, and decor that looks like it was stolen from a gas station clearance aisle. But the best part? The bill. Paying five-star prices for food that wouldn't pass at a prison cafeteria. It's bold, really--like they're daring you to call them out on the scam. If you're looking for a place to ruin your evening, Southern Craft is the gold standard. They've truly set the bar--so low it's buried underground. Southern Craft: come for the name, stay because you're trapped in a culinary nightmare. Thank goodness with the addition of Texas Roadhouse, we won't have to look at this eye sore much longer. I wonder what the next place will be. read more

Been a few times today was a bad meal, they put oil on bbq pulled pork, very oily, my husband's chicken tasted like they poured straight cayenne pepper on it, unfortunately, this restaurant is off our go to list read more

When visiting the Greeneville area, I highly recommend Southern Craft BBQ! It's another venue of the StirFry Group. This place was very busy and they were handling the customers well. I opted for the brisket sandwich which came with your choice of a variety of sides. Excellent service and food! Thanks Cameron! read more

Southern Craft BBQ - a plate of broccoli and a sandwich - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

This BBQ establishment is without a doubt the best BBQ restaurant I have been to in a very long time, possibly EVER! Disclaimer: I have only eaten here twice, but both visits have been extraordinary! So maybe we just got lucky? I doubt it. I say this because both times, the quality was of equal measure. Plus, I have eaten at their JC location and similarly, it was very much the same, i.e., Delicious. As further testament, we enjoyed it so much that we drove up the second time, from Knoxville which is a full 90 minute drive, explicitly just to eat here. As a comparison, for those who like Calhoun's in Knoxville, the quality control of their meat prep is far superior. For example, at Calhoun's, I find roughly 25% of the time, I either have to request a meat swap out or wish that I had (due to dried out/over cooked meat, or super fatty content, etc.). Also, hands down, SC portion sizes are far more generous! The ambiance between the two establishments is quite comparable but the beer selection at SC (we drink the IPA) is a notch above. The wait staff we had, the two times we visited, were The Best! The first time, we were served by Harley--highly cheerful and full of southern charm. The second visit we were served by Autumn--warm hearted and super nurturing. Both were Exceptional at their jobs! We begged Autumn to convince her management to open a location in Knoxville--pointing to Yee-Haw Brewing as a highly successful model for branching into this area. So, here's my pitch: What with the new stadium opening soon, the revitalization of the Downtown-East Area (with affordable real estate remaining off of Magnolia Ave) combined with a lack of great BBQ in the downtown area--sorry Sweet Pea's, albeit very good food, a super tiny estab. with major parking challenge$--the downtown area is ripe for the taking. In the meantime, we will have to find excuses for making the trip to Greeneville for when we want to eat truly GREAT (and not just pretty good) BBQ! Next trip, I will be sure to get some photos to add to my entry. read more

The best BBQ place I've been to! The food is delicious! And our server Nicki (I'm sorry if I misspelled her name) was amazing! So nice and courteous! Very friendly! read more

First, the restaurant has two levels and the bar upstairs felt like we were at a friend's house instead of in a restaurant! The beer choices were excellent - I'm hoping to find a place near our home that will stock their beer! The staff were so accommodating and kind, and the food was extremely well cooked and delicious! We walked from our hotel and the place was so welcoming and inviting. We definitely recommend! read more

Food was good, baked beans were different than what I expected, we added some sweet bq sauce to them and they were great! I enjoyed my 1/2 rack of what they called baby back ribs, I thought they were a bit larger and very meaty like St. Louis style. All of the food was tasty. Service was good, we sat in the bar area soit was a little noisy. read more

Although I have been to Southern craft barbecue many times yesterday was the first to indulge in their Sunday brunch. I had the brisket biscuit and gravy meal. The brisket was so flavorful and it had the most amazing Bark on it, I really wish there were more than three pieces because it was that good. The biscuits are pretty large and tasted really good and the gravy was pretty good as well. I'm not gonna say the best gravy I've had But it was decent. I ordered my eggs over easy and at first I was a little disappointed as my yolks were completely cooked but luckily I like cook yolks as well so I just made it work and I was fine with it. I do wish the meal as a whole was a little hotter as it seemed very cool so I'm not really sure if it just sat out for a while before they brought it to my table, but it was still good and I really enjoyed it. I will say this meal is $20 which I do feel is a little on the high side although even with that being said, I would definitely have it again and I left completely full so much so that I couldn't eat for the rest of the day. The other menu items on the brunch menu looked really interesting as well. I took off one star only because it really should have been hot when I received it. read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Brisket biscuits and gravy - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

Some of the best barbecue we have had! We had the brisket & pulled pork with coleslaw, baked beans, fried green tomatoes and red skin potato salad. Will definitely be stopping back in on our next trip through. read more

I am town for the week and found Southern Craft bbq on Yelp. Sounded just like what I needed. The food was awesome. I had combo of ribs and brisket. Both were moist and tasty. I ordered an appetizer that the kitchen somehow missed on the ticket. My server(Kayla) and the manager did everything they could to make it right. I appreciate what they did. The craft beer I had was also very good. I'll be back again later this week. Thanks Kayla. read more

This is our favorite local spot. Go too for great food and plenty of it. Waitstaff is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is very welcoming and comfortable. Highly recommend. read more

Good food, but not happy with the bar service. While waiting for a table the four of us ordered a drink and sat at the bar. After we received our drinks the bar tender told us we had to leave, apparently they wanted the bar for people that wanted to eat at the bar. We had to stand in a corner holding our drinks while we waited for our table. read more

Southern Canada maybe but not southern US BBQ at all. The ribs have to be made through a microwave process as well as the wings. I've had better Mac and cheese from a box. Beans were okay. Deviled eggs made by local orphanage children I'm pretty sure. Just shit food all around yet sold at golf standard prices. I can make better food at home and I'm not even a good cook. Also I'm pretty sure the 5 reviews are from employees of some sorts. Listen to the negative reviews and save yourself from throwing away good money here. If you're in the area visiting look up Martinez Mexican restaurant or any restaurant at all for that matter. Go to Apple bees lol. That'll be a better choice than this place for sure. read more

Thank you for the $10 gift card. We added $62 worth of food to the coupon & here are our reviews of what we brought home to give Southern Craft a fair assessment of the offerings. Side dishes weR e skimpy & small containers half full which was a shame as 2 out of 4 were the best part of the meal. Order take out Phone Service - Excellent, polite, helpful & efficient. Order was perfect & ready when we arrived. Cucumber/Tomato/Onion Salad - Very Good, cold, crisp & fresh. Vegetable (recommended by order rep on phone) - Very good & tasty, well seasoned. Salmon (paid $4 extra on the Tennessee Trio) was well prepared & very good. Now for some honest, tough love! Macaroni & cheese - dry with no cheese sauce discernable. Fried Okra - mushy & salty to the point of inedible. Brisket - dry, grey & flaky - not appetizing to look at or eat . Ribs - all char on both sides to the point of being black. So dry they were like bad, burned jerky. Took photo if interested. Sauce was so spicy my mouth had blisters. Sad to say, we were looking for a great BBQ experience but not so much. Save your gift cards for one of the other restaurants listed on the card. Having eaten great BBQ from Texas to Italy, this is not it. Sorry, call the previous owner for some tips on great BBQ. He made it sing accolades for decades! read more

First off the service was excellent. Staff were very attentive and friendly.The food was SO good! We ate half the fried pickle appetizer before I remembered to take a photo. The breading was light and flavorful. I ordered the smoked half chicken with red skin potato salad ( had no bacon!! Yay) and side of veggies which were roasted broccoli and cauliflower. I didn't get a picture of my hubby's plate but he loved his 3 meat plate- sausage,brisket and pulled pork. With Mac and cheese ( looked perfectly delicious) and fries. Will definitely be back! read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Fried pickles appetizer ( we ate half already ) - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

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The barbecue was on point! This place is one of the best barbecue places in the area. The staff was amazing. They were fast and super attentive. This is our family's new BBQ place. read more

Passing by tonight so decided to stop. We had brisket which was very good and sausage that was a little spicy. The ribs were outstanding, very tender. The beans were served in a mug with a spoon which I really appreciated -very good. The tomatoes and cucumber salad was sweet with a little heat. Mac and cheese and tater tots just average. The service was great. Our server Kelly (l think) was very helpful. The restaurant seems to be new and is a very nice space. I would definitely return and try some of the other options. read more

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Food is good. Ambiance is nice. Service is friendly. Definitely recommend. Ribs were a bit fatty so I won't get them again...

This was a nice find, very clean and great service. The craft beer was fine but the bourbon selection was excellent! Abeline behind the bar was great, very attentive. The food was good, really just BBQ with a few flairs to set them apart. The bar is upstairs and amazing bar stools. My wife had a BBQ pork plate and I had a burnt edge sandwich, also deviled eggs appetizer. Came out fresh and hot read more

Definitely coming back! The ribs were excellent. Topped it off with a drink and cheesecake at the bar. Thank you for the great service J! read more

Southern Craft BBQ - Gin and Tonic with cherries - Southern Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

Great food & friendly service. We'll be going back for sure. Yum! Inside the restaurant, the atmosphere is really great too.

The food was really enjoyable !the meat was tender and very flavor able. Would definitely eat here again

The food was great! The service was also great. The ambiance was wonderful. Everything went well. The waiting was of course 30 minutes but they were very busy and we did not have reservations. We know next time. read more

I had a double cheeseburger with everything. It was delicious. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. I would recommend it.

Great food, great service, so happy to have a new restaurant in town that has awesome food. I always get the half smoked chicken and it is absolutely delicious. The sides that I have tried so far are the sweet potato soufflé and BBQ Beans and Mac and Cheese and they all have been great so far. The collard greens was a little too spicy for me though. We go there at least a couple times every month and it's always great food and even better service. read more

Food taste amazing! Price is good and service is great! Definitely recommend trying southern craft.

Great food. Awesome service. The flavor of the barbecue is very good... The waitress did great... read more

The food was amazing It was the best food I've ever had and very filling, 10/10 recommend. I had a really nice server, he was super friendly, and patient with us, his name Jase so make sure to give him a raise. The place is super calm, nice lights, laidback seats, and calm music. read more

Best service and food around. Nicely remodeled I'd make this one of my favorites and the variety is excellent read more

The service was a bit slow but that is sometimes expected with bbq. The mac and cheese was bland and the bbq beans were more similar to soup beans. I must've had different expectations. I hope they'll improve the flavors once they get some kinks worked out. The building is very nicely done and the music is a good level. Overall, not a bad experience. I'm interested to see how they grow and improve. read more