Totally over rated! I ordered the brisket plate with Okra and Greens ($26.60). The greens were delicious nice and crispy and very favorable. The Okra (frozen not fresh) was just so so nothing to write home about I ate about half and tossed the rest Now about the brisket, This had to be the worst brisket I've ever eaten!! Tough and full of gristle would be a generous evaluation. The meat was under cooked and tough as H*ll. I ate about 4 pieces and took the rest home for my wife to try. She agreed, that the brisket was disgusting. I suppose one can tell the quality of the meal when the bread that is served is STALE! Yes that's right the one slice of bread was stale! After one bite it went into the trash too. The sauces were way too vinegary even putting them on the meat didn't cut the vinegar to the point of being favorable. This is not an inexpensive place for lunch, spending $26.60 for lunch mainly greens and a little okra one would at least expected a decent and eatable meal. Not the case here. If you're looking for Barbeque close to Gainesville I recommend Johnny's or Smoke House. read more

Best BBQ in Cleveland GA they recent catered a rehearsal party for us at the Tantrum Brewery ( 80 people) everyone went up for seconds, amazing flavor, quality of meats, sides it was the best!! Andrew the owner was very helpful , seeing I had to plan this from 600 miles away. He is extremely polite as is his staff. I only wish I lived closure so we could indulge on their BBQ more often. But we will visit the next time going thru Cleveland GA. to everyone at the Inked Pig THANK YOU, P Whiteman read more

Oh boy... Due yourself a favor and have sunday brunch here... Best brunch ever hands down...

Off the beaten path in downtown Gainesville but worth the find. Great food and ambiance. All 3 of us had the Triple Threat with various sides. The sandwiches were beyond amazing and 2 of us had a craft beer that was very good. I wasn't really impressed with the bbq sauces or the mac and cheese-very soupy, but it is a bbq joint and what really matters is the meat and it is top quality. All plates were lwft empty. A must when in Gainesville. read more

If you want some great food, a fun environment, hilarious staff with large helpings then this is the place for you! The price is a little high but business is business and BBQ isn't something you can rush. If you do go, you have the get the chicken mull! I was hesitant but got talked into it by the owner and holy cow, well chicken for this one, was it good! Also no matter which sides or dessert I've gotten I've always left full and laughing with the staff. Great food, great environment and great service read more

Went to this spot on a whim, and was so happy that we did. The pull pork sandwich was delicious, the spare ribs was sent from heaven, and the Brunswick stew was sooo delicious! These guys know what they are doing when it comes to bbq. read more

We have been to the Inked Pig on more than five different occasions. My favorite is the Train Wreck (LOADED baked potato), fried okra, and mac-n-cheese. My husband and friends have eaten and tried almost everything on the menu and EVERYONE LOVES their meals!!! We do not love in Gainesville, but it is certainly worth the drive. We can not wait to come for the newly Sunday Brunch menu....looks fantastic. For BBQ, service, and atmosphere, The Inked Pig is a definite MUST for a delicious meal!!!! We will be back soon!!!! read more

It was so amazing! The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the sauces were fabulous!

This food is very, very good. I had the platter with brisket and ribs, as well as stew and greens as my sides. All were great...greens a little sweet. Bring a jacket on a cold day...place was freezing! Oh...and definitely get the peanut butter and banana pudding for dessert to go!Awesome! read more

Service is excellent! Vibe is like no other! Food is AMAZING!!!! We will continue to make this our "Sunday Spot" for sure

I was in the Gainesville area today and went on Yelp to locate a nearby barbecue joint. The Inked Pig came up with a 4.5 rating and with that, I had to give them a try. I got the Barbacoa brisket plate and got Brunswick stew and baked beans as my two sides. First of all, the star of the dish was, of course, the brisket. The meat had a good 1/2 inch smoke ring and was tender as butter. The seasoning on the bark was also very good. I opted for the sweet barbecue sauce for my brisket and I am glad that I did. Truly, it was one of the better barbecue sauces that I've had. Really outstanding sauce. The Brunswick Stew was chock-full of barbecue meats and had a great barbecue flavor. The baked beans were good, but I probably would not order them again as they weren't exactly what I truly like in Baked BeansThe plate comes with a piece of Texas toast bread, as well as some chimichurri, pickled onions and dill pickles. read more

The Inked Pig - Brisket plate with sides of beans and Brunswick Stew. - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to barbecue. As someone who has tried various styles of barbecue, I can say Inked Pig knows what they are doing. They have food fit for every foodie. Their barbacoa brisket sandwich is to die for and they also keep things exciting with mouth watering weekly specials. You can be guaranteed that with anything you order, the flavors will be done to perfection. read more

Visiting from Colorado and decided to try this restaurant, was probably the best choice I could have made. Food was excellent and the staff was great. We had a little of everything including desserts and I can honestly say it was amazing! read more

This place has the best barbecue in Gainesville Georgia! Even though it's very pricey.

Went with some friends who are serious bbq fans and are pretty picky about their food. Pros: sauces are very good, pulled pork and brisket are pretty tasty, fried okra was the best I've ever put in my mouth, and the collard greens are outstanding. Cons: the brisket was almost half fat, the baked beans and mac-n-cheese were just average, and it is pretty pricey. For two entrees and two drinks we spent about $30 for lunch. That's more than I care to spend for a mid day meal. All in all, I would go again, but it wouldn't be a regular stop. read more

Hands down THE BBQ restaurant to visit in Gainesville! Do not miss stopping here for amazing food. Generous portions, great brisket, ribs and pork. Sweet Tea Chicken, yes please! Fried okra and stew shouldn't be missed. Thank you Inked Pig! Great place! read more

My family ate here for the first time this evening. We will DEFINITELY be back as regular customers. We had the brisket and the pork but. The brisket was a little fatty but had a great taste. The pork was good as well. Everything we got was good. Would highly recommend this place to my friends and family! Little pricey, but all bbq places seem to be. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for several months finally got the chance today for brunch and did not disappoint! Definitely will be back read more

The Inked Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

I don't often fall head over heels for a place, but I did for this place. My wife and I decided to try it after her first choice changed their Thursday night menu, and I am so glad we did! The barbecue sandwich that she got was called the triple threat, and it was absolutely incredible (one of the best I've ever tried). She also got the corn as a side, and it was terrific, too. I got the trainwreck, which is barbecue on top of Mac and cheese, and topped with pickles, pickled onions, and crispy onion strings. It was so good that I didn't need to add anything at all, and I am a salt & pepper fiend. I also ordered a pint of chicken mull, which is a chicken stew native to Georgia and the Carolinas. It was very delicious when I ate it for lunch the next day. The service was friendly, and our food was ready in about 5-6 minutes. If I had to nitpick something, I would say I wish the main menu items were priced a little lower. But for such good flavor and quality, it isn't really over priced. Overall, it was a super delicious meal, with good service. We will be back soon!!! read more

We found this place online and decided to try it today! So delicious. My husband had the ribs and I had the special - turkey burger with Parmesan fries. We will definitely be back and let our friends know about it. Oh and the pickles are great. read more

The food and service was perfect. This place is perfect to spend time with family and friends.

Jimmy & Andrew serve nothing but the best! I encourage you to try it once, you will not be disappointed!

Too overpriced for what you get... the meats are ok, the sides don't seem fresh. I don't mind paying for high quality meals. I've heard the brunch is good but haven't tried it. read more

Fantastic pulled pork, sliced brisket, collard greens and stew. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was laid back like a BBQ joint should be. Great spot, I will be back for sure. read more

The Inked Pig provides consistent great service and amazing food. I always order the triple threat sandwich (highly recommend). Really excited to try out their new craft beer selection! A great place for a different date night or for a quick lunch spot! read more

I love this place my fav is the baked potato w bbq on top! I have never seen a super photo before. I eat half and save the other half for lunch the next day. Great vibes when u go in. However we drive a little ways to get there and found out they r closed on Friday and sat nights now??? We haven't been back since.. sad.... read more

We have been several times and each time I go I have a new favorite. All of the BBQ is just heavenly but their okra and collards are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Their specials are very creative and wonderful, we had their take on shrimp and grits and it was absolutely wonderful. I am a regular for life. read more

We had a great lunch. Great flavors in the pulled pork, brisket and ribs! Great sweet pickles and fried okra!

A little pricey but SO DELICIOUS!!! And the Sunday Brunch is must-try!! Awesome food! Good sized portions. Love this place!!!

This place is my fav BBQ in all of Georgia. The specials every week are absolutely amazing. Great service as well. They get very busy at lunch so plan to get there before 12. This place is a must if you love bbq, the smoked brisket meatball sandwich is my all time fav. read more

Cute lil bbq spot and great name. The bbq pork was quite tasty, sauces were great, and the okra was awesome. The Brunswick stew could use a lil work but was generally edible. Normally, baked beans are one of my favorite foods, however, the sorry excuse for a baked bean recipe they're using seriously needs to be completely scrapped and a new, much, much better recipe should take its place. None of the 5 people I shared a meal with could stand the nasty taste or clumpy, lumpy texture. They were not edible. They were so bad we just tossed them. Fortunately, the flourless chocolate torte was pretty decent. It had a nice dark chocolate flavor, not too sweet but just enough to make for a nice finish after dinner and made up for those godawful beans. read more

Wow, the best place to eat in Gainesville! I am not even a BBQ fan, but holy moly they got their food down. I have tried their Sunday brunch buffet and it is AMAZING! Definitely will be back for more food during the week. 5 stars all around! read more

Sure there are a few BBQ places in the Gainesville area that are delicious however The Inked Pig is honestly superior. The ambience is relaxed, comfortable and spotless. The food is simply amazing. Order the smoked pork butt, collards and Cole slaw. The pork was juicy, well seasoned and just awesome. The chimichurri sauce is divine! But the true testament of delicious BBQ is not needing the sauce at all! They also stock local brews and cider. Adequate area for viewing football or just hanging out. Do yourself a favor and get here now! Thanks Inked Pig Gainesville needed you! read more

Went today for the first time in a few years. I brought some out of town family since I've heard good things recently. My mom warned me about the strange hours and that they frequently run out of things. They let us know when we arrived that there were several things they were out of (not a big deal and very common nowadays). The issue that I have is that they told us there was only enough pork for 2/4 people in our party to order it and there was one other person who wanted it. Ok, no big deal but the kicker is 4 other people after us were able to order pork.. strange since she told my aunt that there was only enough for one of the two pork sandwiches she was trying to order after I ordered a combo with pork. read more

The best brisket I've ever had... and I've eaten a lot of brisket. Definitely get the okra with the Alabama white sauce. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

Our first visit today after several people recommended. Being new to the area, we were looking for authentic and well done bbq. And we found it! Do yourself a favor and go...And make sure you have the Brunswick Stew read more

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Lots of sides to choose from and the brisket is delicious. If your ever in Gainesville go check them out. read more

Very good. The main sauce has a nice vinegar but not too sweet flavor, and they have a good mustard based sauce too. A lot of things here have a slightly Hispanic flair. They give you something similar to ajì (cilantro and lime) as a garnish for the meat, if you like. There is some cumin in the Brunswick stew and some chili powder in the baked beans. I disagree with the other reviewer who said that the beans are inedible -- I thought they were quite good. All in all, everything I had was quite good. I'll come again. read more

We ate here for the first time today and it did not disappoint. Parking was pretty easy to maneuver and we didn't wait long for our food. I got the Trainwreck (see photo) and it was good but I was looking forward to the Brisket Philly Sandwich they advertised online but apparently, they didn't have buns today. Service was great and prices were decent. We will be back! read more

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We were met by a friendly lady to take our order at the cash register to order from the Sunday Brunch menu. Happily, their specialty brisket sandwich was also available for brunch. It. Was. Great! The brisket came with a chimichurri on top, plus there were 4 additional sasses available on the side. There were ample table both indoors and on picnic benches outside. We'll be back! read more