We loved this place! First of all, the service was stellar! Second, everything we ordered tasted spectacular. All of the sauces on the table were excellent. The fried okra was perfectly browned and piping hot. I am picky about my Cole slaw and this one was in my top 5 ever - chopped and perfect flavor. Finally, all the meats had incredible smoke flavor. If you are considering this place, it is a must stop, plain and simple. read more

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On the road, looking for barbecue, checked out the reviews and menu of the #1 Rated place around me...Thatcher's. Driving up, it looked pretty darn perfect. It was a cute little small restaurant located far away from everything, and across from a small RV campground. The setting screamed, "come get yo-self some good barbecue." There are certain things that I consistently order even if I know I don't need, and cheese curds are one of them. There's were banging, with a great salsa ranch sauce. Once again, I found myself at a crossroads... Order some crazy 3000 calorie concoction, or play it straight and just get simple barbecue. I opted for the smoked meat platter with chopped pork, chicken, and sliced brisket. As if that wasn't enough, I also received three sides. Three huge sides, not the little Mac-n-cheese in a cup I got a few days earlier. The brisket: it looked a little dry, but it was not. It was very smoky. The darkness was from the smoke. They use Hickory wood. It was a tad salty, but overall really great. If I were to go back, I would only order the brisket. The pulled pork: tasty, but on the dry side. The chicken: less tasty, and drier. I don't really know what to make of the pork and the chicken. It might just be a regional difference in how barbecue is prepared? The second you start cutting into cooked meat, the juices run out and things start drying up. Anytime I smoke a pork roast, I immediately pour back all of the juices that were rendered out of the meat and into the foil from being wrapped back into the shredded pork so everything is moist. Even if it is too moist, it is still a good experience. I kind of think dry pulled pork is pretty inexcusable. And with chicken? I have no idea.lol. I always brine the chicken for a long time before I smoke it, and then it served as a breast to slice into. Anyway, I would say no to the chicken, unless the plan is to sauce it up. Speaking of sauces, they gave you three completely different flavors, which I love. And they aren't in a cup, so you won't run out. For the sides... A thick slab of Texas toast. Way better than the puny bread slices I received a couple days ago at the other joint. Solid mac & cheese. You know this was homemade, because the cheese sauce had that somewhat gritty texture. No judgment here, I stopped making homemade mac & cheese myself because I could never get the consistency right. I think it is because the cheese use is either pre-shredded, or it's not stirred in slow enough... Fried green tomatoes - not my thing, but I guess they were good. I had to try out to see what all the fuss was about. The waitress, who was super charming and sweet, recommended the sweet potato tater tots. These were placed in front of me, which made the entire lunch smell like sweet, sugary cinnamon. They were pretty fantastic. I would definitely recommend these when side hunting. Overall, if I was in the area or passing through, I would for sure go back. A lot of their salads and sandwiches and tater tot recipes looked pretty wild. Skip breakfast and lunch and use all of your calories for one meal here. Prices and portions were on point. I didn't even make it through half my meal. If I was far away, I would probably not go super far out of my way to hit this place. But then again, after a couple other places recently...I might just make that drive and enjoy me some more of this cute little place. read more

I was on my way to a client site, stopped for gas, and started looking for something to eat. I came across this place and figured, why not give it a try? I was seated right away and started looking through the menu. There were several things that caught my eye, but the smoked Reuben stood out -- I'd never had one before, so I had to try it. I also added a smoked sausage link on the side. The food came out pretty quickly. The Reuben was generously stacked with meat and tasted like a solid classic Reuben, but I didn't really pick up any "smoked corned beef" flavor. Still good, just not quite what I expected from the name. The sausage link was a nice addition. I really liked the vibe of the place -- a small BBQ spot with a friendly staff. Overall, I'd recommend stopping in. read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Smoked Rueben sandwich and spicy smoked sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

Service was excellent and friendly. French fries were tasty and hot. Iced tea was very good. Sadly, the barbecue was dried out. My wife got a pork sandwich and I got a brisket sandwich and both were very dry. We added lots of sauce but neither of us finished our sandwiches. Recommend some additional training at this location read more

Went to this location for the first time in years let me say: they crushed it! The staff is even friendlier than I remember and did extra to make sure the experience was great even with our one year old pitching a fit because he was a hungry munchkin! Every staff member was kind and friendly! Also, I don't remember ever being blown away by the brisket at any thatcher's. Let me tell ya this store caught wind of my thoughts said "hold my beer" and we unexpectedly had the best brisket I've sampled for ages! The pulled pork has always been solid and if you want to treat yourself I'm a strong believer the porky bucket is the stuff of legends! The last time I had gone to this location was before the "Rona" and the store has since changed the layout of the inside and is better suited towards the needs of both the takeout/eat-in customer. This place gets all the stars! Make a good decision - eat at Thatchers! read more

Everything is on point from food to service. We are from Texas and some of our other friends recommended this place and it was amazing. The ambience was fun and we really enjoyed our experience. The potato appetizer is a must! read more

Service was great. Had the chicken plate with sweet potato tots and sweet green beans. Came with Texas toast. For desert had the naner pudding that was delicious. read more

I absolutely loved this place. It is one of the best BBQ experiences I have had in a long time or maybe ever. One thing you don't get very often in BBQ restaurants is innovation. This place absolutely has one of the most unique BBQ menus I have ever seen and it's all great. The BBQ itself is great. They do a wonderful job, but instead of just giving you the meat, they have a variety of dishes that you can get it with. The sandwiches on the menu are so wonderful. It doesn't even matter which one you pick. They are all great. I also like a lot of the Hispanic influence on the menu. If you think BBQ sauce is great on brisket, try some queso! The staff here was also very friendly and the restaurant looked newly updated and was very clean. I will certainly be back to try more dishes! read more

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Best BBQ in town, good pricing and now remodeled. The service was courteous and helpful.

I walked in and ordered a jumbo bbq sandwich. $9 & change. No drink. No fries. Just a bbq sandwich. It was very good but the price was over priced compared to several other local bbq places. read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Jumbo bbq pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

The food. The food. The Service. The food. The scenery. The parking. The business hours. The cutest sweet staff. The food. Well, you'll just have to visit & you'll know what I'm say'in. There were regulars on their lunch break, a small family, and us on our anniversary roadtrip. It's Absolutely Beautiful. Very hot in Aug! So Delicious. And for once, a bbq place that's not Sticky when you sit down!! Lol. It's a sweet dream & so much fun with your Best Friend. The drink menu looks Awesome!! If there was live music, I'd die. (psst: get the pork) read more

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We were traveling back to metro Atlanta from Cleveland, TN. I looked at BBQ places in Chattanooga and the surrounding towns. Thatcher's BBQ had very high ratings so we decided to give them a try and I am SO glad we did. When you pull into the parking lot, you see that it is a small restaurant in a non-descriptive building. Upon entry, you discover that they have only 10 or so tables. The interior is clean and the staff is super friendly. We were quickly seated at one of the two tables available. Our server, Belle, arrived at our table with a smile on her face and a can-do attitude. She took our drink order and answered our questions about the menu selections. For a small restaurant, their menu is vast and has some great offerings. We each decided to go with the chopped and sliced combos which comes with 2 sides and TX toast. We both tried the fried green tomatoes as one of our sides. My better half ordered onion rings as her second side and I ordered baked beans. The food arrived in about 10 to 15 minutes. All our selections were good. The fried green tomatoes were piping hot and had a tasty cornmeal breading. My better half's onion rings were not very not so I told Belle about them being like warm. She said that she would have the kitchen make us some fresh onion rings. Our pulled meats were all very good but needed some BBQ sauce to add some twang to the meat. The sliced brisket was the star of our meals. It was lean, tender and delicious! You get large portions but we had skipped lunch so we both finished off the meals. If you are in Ringold and want some great BBQ, then you must give Thatcher's BBQ a try. Ask for Belle for your server as she is the kindest and nicest server in the state of GA. read more

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I got the platter that came with pulled chicken, pork, sausage, brisket, and ribs. They ran out of ribs so they gave me extra brisket. Which I was fine with but I just think this platter was way too small for 29$! It was very tasteful tho! read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Pulled chicken, pork, sausage, brisket, and ribs. They ran out of ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

Let's start with the wonderful service. The ladies that took care of us were awesome! Quick to seat us, always there for a refill, and brought some amazing food. Speaking of the food I can't say enough about the mac and cheese! This is some of the best I have ever had. The family agreed we would drive out of our way just to have it again. The Okra was also a big hit. Fried just right so it didn't have that odd texture. The meats were exceptionally tasty. We had the pork, chicken and brisket. I will say if you are expecting Texas style brisket then do not order. You're in Georgia and it's done different, and for this style of brisket it is done well. Plenty of room for a larger family or a group of friends so bring them down to an excellent example of southern bbq. read more

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Cute restaurant, great food, super nice staff! Great place when you're looking for a midway spot to meet up between South Ga & Nashville I think our group tried just about every dessert! The appetizers and plates were good too! read more

Awesome local bbq, food was great and portions were large! Fried green tomato appetizer is a must try! Stopped in while staying in Chattanooga on a road trip. Easy to find and staff were super nice! read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Smoked Chicken Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

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Great brisket, chicken and pork barbecue. I enjoy their sides and you won't leave hungry. Their servers are always friendly and nice and the dining room is well and clean. read more

Great spot for lunch after visiting nearby sites. Staff were friendly and food was hot and delicious. Portions were large and the fries pickles are a must! read more

Never-ending sweet tea and a plate full of tots, meat, and queso served with a side of southern hospitality - what more could you ask for? I usually always get a bucket, but the bologna and the wrapper were excellent as well. Also, it's a great feeling to open your fridge to have leftovers that weigh as much as a small child (exaggerating but seriously it's so much food!). If somehow you have room for dessert, they have you covered! We've been coming here for years, and we love it. read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Bologna sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

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Amazingggg, fried pickle spears were delicious and crunchy unlike some fried pickles where the breading falls off and the pickle inside is mushy. The brick house spud was delicious and the meat was super tender with very little fatty pieces read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Brickhouse Spud - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

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Talk about good old fashioned BBQ! This place is the real deal. A small older building on the side of the road was the first positive sign of good Q but then when I saw the smoking shed off to the side I was sure I was in for a treat! The food and service definitely didn't disappoint me. The team here are amazing! They were joking and laughing with me while I was ordering and happily answered my menu questions, like "what are sweet green beans?", turns out they are green beans cooked with brown sugar! There were several unique sides that really added to the experience. I decided on the brisket and pulled pork plate which came with two sides; after much consideration I went with the sweet potato tots and loaded potato salad, both excellent choices. I ordered to go so I could sit at one of several picnic tables in the oak tree shaded side yard with my dog. The lady taking my order quickly volunteered to bring my food out to me when it was ready so she could meet my pup, Gizzy. The brisket was moist and amazing and the pulled pork was tasty and perfectly cooked. I asked for sweet sauce but the meat was so good it wasn't needed. The sweet potato tots were dessert like and totally unique, sprinkled with powder sugar! The loaded potato salad was tasty and an excellent side as well. Accompanied with a slab of tasty Texas toast it was a great meal! But to top it off, I couldn't resist the banana pudding, which was just the perfect combo of sliced bananas, pudding and fluffy whipped cream. Totally satisfied and the first five star rating I have given on Yelp! read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Here is Gizzy by their sign. She enjoyed the meal as much as I did! - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

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Great!!! FOOD WAS AWESOME! Staff was very helpful and friendly! Everyone was happy and encouraged, working together as a TEAM AND YOU Don't see that happening much anymore! Thanks to you all! read more

I'm from Southern California, I went here to Thatchers today. The waitress was based out of a different location and was amazing. She tended to the whole restaurant , service was excellent and food was amazing. Got the banana pudding to go. Will definitely be back to enjoy bbq. read more

It's small so take your order as carry out and eat at the picnic tables! Or enjoy the amazing atmosphere in the tiny dining room. But either way try it! The brisket=chef's kiss. The porky wrapper=fat kid HEAVEN P.s. it's sweet tea like your Mamaw made read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Porky wrapper - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

This is not far off of Route 75. Take the extra few minutes to go! Bella, who is knowledgeable on their food and helpful l, is absolutely wonderful. She is friendly and attentive to your needs. The food is so good. In my opinion, the brisket is the best. Pork was very good as well. For the sides, sweet green beans, creamed corn, and sweet potato tater tots are all delicious!! Absolutely worth going to. read more

The brisket is amazing.. the chicken was a little salty, but it was ok and the pork was good. I tried all three. The service was okay. The restaurant is small, but cozy. Overall I would recommend. read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

very inconsistent, i come here alot. one day it may be the best thing ever, then another day it may be terrible.. i guess it depends on who is making your food too.. some days it will be more than you can eat, and other days it may be a pathetic little pile. but in the days when it's good, BOY IS IT GOOD! if you are not into the local culture, i would not reccomend dining in. very loud country music plays, you have to yell at the server & she has to yell at you to hear eachother. the inside ambiance gets a zero out of 10. everyone seems decent there, the food is normally pretty good depending on what you order, again its hit or miss. im going to try and get photos of alot of the stuff that does not have photos on yelp. (its good enough that i can come back and do that) the pricing is a bit high. the meat is a bit dry. but i really do love the buckets & the hot dogs are pretty good too! i got the man of smoke sandwich last time and it had REALLY good flavor, but was $12 for 2 bites of food. not everything is oversized there, and some things are. again, just really inconsistent.. it seems they have an ingredient list and just say put these items together & each employee does it entirely different or maybe its due to inventory on certain days idk.. i swear 1 day it may be 9oz container, one day may be 32oz & one day it may be 3oz.. i dont like the inconsistency, maybe they should get a special scoop or scale or something. also i wish the prices were better, but the people over hyping them on these reviews will ensure they stay sky high. it's good, but its not AS good as the other reviews on here would have you believe. if you haven't tried it or are on the fence, id say it's worth a try if you can afford it. update: DO NOT ORDER THE CHICKEN!!! you have been warned! it is inedible. i went back today and ordered a chicken wrap thing & the green feather fries thing. & the chicken in both is very tough and not great at all.. i almost want to drop a star because how bad the chkn was! thats what i mean some things are GREAT! amazing actually, some things are inedible.. some days the amazing things may just be okay.. others they may be AMAZING. hit or miss read more

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ONE of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to in a long long while. Reasonable, great service, fantastic BBQ& sides are Sooooo delicious! Tried a platter with all the options & one was better than next. gO ear B happy read more

This little local spot was recommended by a business I visited while in town. Said that the Porky Buckets were the best! So we dropped by for lunch. Was busy! Always a good sign for local dive. Great waitress. Customer service the entire time while there was great. Friendly atmosphere. Ordered the porky bucket! It was the bomb! Tater tots, nacho cheese, bbq sauce, and shredded pork! I will return when back in town! Highly recommend read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Porky Bucket - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

They have the best brisket around and there portions are very reasonable and worth the money

Place was packed for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Small shop with about 110 tables inside and 5 picnic tables outside. Food was worth the $$ and the service was friendly and fast. The Pulled Pork was really moist. Fried pickles were wedges and had a good crunch not like chip pickles. Finally, OMG the Buffalo shoveler was decadent and delicious. read more

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we loved Bella! She was very very nice, and called me beautiful. We had great service and conversation! The food was very good as well I love the sweet tea. we are from ohio and I'd come back for the food and Bella of course! My dad thought she very cute, and we loved her accent. read more

I drive past this restaurant almost everyday to and from work and decided to try it out. I ordered my food and she said it would be about 10 minutes.. it took them 5. The staff are absolutely amazing and sweet. They are very fast and do a great job. I would 100% recommend if you like good barbecue. read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Onion Rings - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

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The food just can't be beat. One of our favorite BBQ places in the entire state. Food is 5/5!

Barbeque was good. Most Barbeque is. The thing that I enjoyed most about Thatcher's was the sides. The potato salad has big bits of bacon and other goodies in there. Wow! I could have had a whole plate of that. And the collard greens were a great acidic compliment. Nice folks working here too. I'd definitely be a regular if I lived Around Chattanooga. . read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Pulled pork and chicken combo - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

Soooo good!! The food was all delicious and the service was amazing!! We had fried green tomatoes which were the best I've had in a loooong time. I also had the Porky Bucket which was enough to take half home with me. They're also very accommodating when you want to exchange something or add something. I got crinkle fries with my Porky Bucket instead of tater tots and was also able to add green onions upon request. Omgggg it was amaaaazing I also had some sweet potato tots which were soooo good, especially with the cinnamon/sugar mixture they have. We went for a late lunch on a Saturday and they were still pretty steady. The staff was very attentive and friendly and we received our food at an incredible speed. It is our new favorite place and we'll definitely be back!! read more

Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill - Back: Thatcher Burger Tots with cheese Middle: Sweet Tots Front: Porky Bucket - Barbeque Near Me - Ringgold, Georgia

Great food with very flavorful bbq sauce. Nice large portions. Try the cheesy wrap! Friendly service. read more

Fried Okra and friendly service! Need I say more? Yup, 3 delish sauces Golden Licker-sort of a honey mustard BBQ sauce, House Snackin-a light sauce with a sweet smoky flavor and the MY favorite Kickin' Bomber sauce which was spicy, smiley and sweet! We had pulled pork and smoked chicken sandwiches each with tater tots and we split the fried okra. Food came fast, hot and cooked properly. Our server was a very energetic woman who never let our sodas get low. She was managing the small dining room with ease and smiling all the while! She was great! Would definitely recommend and love to return for an encore performance! read more

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Fries were undercooked and the tacos had a minimal amount of meat in them. Staff members were very pleasant and helpful

Just stopped by on my way to Florida. The service is excellent, the food is fantastic. It is exactly what I was looking for. (A unique privately owned restaurant with lots of charm) read more