Not sure where all the raving reviews came from. Our experience was not that great. It started with a waitress who must have never worked tables. She forgot half our order, forgot to bring a knife out with my steak, then forgot that she had to get me a knife. The drinks are refilled with a half full glass that looks like it may have come from another table. Our waitress refilled my wife's sweet tea with regular tea and my coke with something that wasn't coke. Pretty painful experience. I tried to look beyond the waitress. The food was just ok. Didn't taste like they were pulling the bbq right out of the smoker. My guess is hours before and it was sitting in a pan. Salad was good, potato boring. Steak better than it should have been for the very reasonable price and the 10 minutes it sat on my plate waiting for a knife. I give it 2 stars because it isn't 100% the fault of the restaurant when they hire someone new. AND, the hard working guy seating everyone really wanted us to like it. He must be an owner (or the best employee they will ever have). He brought a negative 1 star up to a 2 star review. Again, decent place with average bbq and one bad waitress. read more

We stopped in at Wallace BBQ for supper on a very busy Friday evening. Despite the crowds, service was Excellent! The food itself is not the best bbq in the area for our tastes, but its also certainly not as bad as a few reviewers have said. The restaurant itself was clean and every staff member that we interacted with was friendly and efficient. Given how jam packed the place was and how the servers, bussers, etc were running their tails off everyone was beyond pleasant, which is not always the case during restaurant rush hour. read more

On our annual haunted house and BBQ tour we decided to check out the west side of town. So we picked this place. On a pretty busy Friday night we were able to get seated right away. It has a homey southern feel and smells delicious from the meat cooking outside. Or server was fantastic and the sweet tea was sweet. I had the rib plate with fries. The ribs were smokey and the fries were fried and greasy ( that is a compliment). The wife had a pulled pork sandwich with fries and coleslaw. The slaw was well made and the sandwich was good. Now here's the thing that seems to put people off. The house sauce is a very thin vinegar based sauce. A vinegar sauce is without a doubt the wife's favorite type of sauce. For pulled pork a vinegar sauce is perfect. The flavor of Wallace's is tasty but the thin consistency makes for a soggy bun. But I'm ok with that since I just kept dipping my dinner roll in it. To be clear we both liked the sauce and will definitely come back when we're back in the area. read more

The first time I went I had their wings, which were fantastic, and the rib plate with brunswick stew. The ribs were a bit dry, and the brunswick stew left a little something to be desired, although I can't quite put my finger on it. I suspect I might have just had a fluke though, due to the crammed parking lot and dining room when I was there. The service was great, as was the sweet tea. I loved the atmosphere, and I'm inclined to give them a second chance. read more

i grew up on this! Still great and a BBQ plate is $7.50. Winner

Best BBQ in the Southeast. I've been all over the SE and can easily say this is the best. Fast service, friendly people, awesome food and generous portions. read more

Cold food. Vinegar sauce. Picked over wings. 2 drumetts in a 30 piece order. Very slow service. Overcooked ribs and GREASY fries!

I guess I am bucking the trend here...I was excited when our office moved close to Wallace BBQ as I had heard wonderful things about it and had co-workers who raved about it...maybe my expectations were high, but I was so disappointed! First of all, they must get a LOT of regulars, as most people were greeted by name and were not given or even offered a menu. I, however, had never been there before and stood at the door for awhile until a server finally hollered, "Just sit anywhere!" So I sat...and sat. When a server did come over, she was very nice and friendly and asked if I needed a menu. I said "Yes, I've never been here before," so she wandered off to get me one. It was a freezing cold day, so I asked for coffee. The coffee was old and lukewarm (and was never refilled or topped off...as I rarely saw my waitress). I ordered a chopped pork sandwich, fries, and Brunswick stew (the stew to go). I was not aware that you had to ask for sauces and there were none on the table. Even though the server knew it was my first time, she did not explain how things worked...just whisked my food out, plopped it on the table and disappeared. If the meat is outstanding, you don't need sauce...but this sandwich desperately needed it. Also, since I didn't know to ask for the bun toasted, it promptly fell apart. The fries looked gorgeous, but were barely warm and limp. I then had to flag down my server for my check and was late returning to work. The next day, I was excited about eating my Brunswick stew for lunch. I opened the container and it looked, seriously, like canned dog food. The smell was good, but there were no discernible things in the stew...they had obviously used an immersion blender to mush everything up...maybe it had tomatoes and corn and meat and things like that in it, but you couldn't tell. It was a uniform pinkish bowl of...well, not sure what. Despite the good smell that came out of the container, I just could not bring myself to eat it. Maybe it was good, maybe not...but I like Brunswick stew with chunks of shredded meat, whole corn, tomatoes... All in all, a disappointing experience. Everyone was friendly (not fast, but friendly) and it seemed like the regulars were thoroughly enjoying their service. read more

The BBQ pork was ok but not as good as others have reviewed. Sides were mediocre at best. No where close to a 4.5 star BBQ joint. Not even an option for Texas Toast only cheap buns for bread. My BBQ came on a plate drenched with sauce to make up for how dry it was. Really good BBQ does not need to be drenched in sauce. Service was friendly and prompt and the restaurant atmosphere was very nice but the main feature (BBQ) was lacking. read more

This is old-school bbq at its finest, no frills, priced the way bbq used to be. You won't fine heirloom veggies and sliced brisket here, it's ribs, chopped pork or beef, that's it. Oh, and there's burgers, chicken, steaks, wings, stew, hotdogs, hand cut fries...something for everybody. Is there better bbq out there? Sure, but at these prices and this atmosphere who cares. The patrons and staff are old school too, sweet as the tea, which everyone gets in a to-go cup on the way out! Lightening fast and always consistent. read more

Coming back to Wallace's after moving to Texas, and just eating Lexington and Chappell Hill BBQ early in the week - - plus local FOX BROS - - this is still a great place. Great BBQ/BBQ sauce/fries/onion rings/stew, consistent, friendly, inexpensive. Location may be out-of-way for many, but I try hard to get there every time I am in the Atlanta area. read more

Good family meal, OK barbecue, passable beans, not so good potato salad. Good for the price when you just have to have barbecue! read more

this place is an amazing & good eats for bbq!!! they have the best ribs, steaks, chopped pork, stews, fresh cut french fries, fresh baked potatoes, fresh salads, amazing fried green beans for appetizer!!!! everything is always fresh & taste so good!!!! you can't ask for better & fast service!!!! the prices are excellent!!! you can feed a family here & still have money left over for dinner & grocery for the next day!!! i love this place!!! they have been here for many years!!! the most freindliest family run & owned business!!! i'll support a local business any day!!! it's very casual & laid back feel without all the attitudes!!! read more

BBQ & Ribs are consistently great. French fries are fresh cut / not frozen and very good. Strew always tasty too.

This place has great BBQ. Every time I go here the warm wood interior welcomes me as a Barbecue for locals. Keeping my belly and wallet happy is no easy feat, but Wallace's delivers. Pleasant and friendly waitstaff. Hearty portions. Really easy parking. Eat here and you will not be sorry. All good food. Keep going back and you won't be disappointed. read more

I don't judge a BBQ place on decor, I do it purely on taste and Wallace excels in taste. I think it's a good value, too. Highly recommended if you're nearby. read more

I learned about Wallace's when I took a job managing a local tax office. Being a true southerner I know barbecue and Wallace's is one of the best in Atlanta. It is consistently good day in and day out. The sweet tea is excellent! read more

It's a solid place, nice smokey flavor get ready for vinegar based sauce though.

Wallace Barbecue is hands down the Best Q Joint in Georgia! Tangy, juicy barbecue; fresh, crunchy slaw; house made hot sauce! Allie, my Server, was just so warm and friendly. And, I had dinner on the table within minutes. Awesome Service! Amazing Barbecue! I will be back to try the homemade fried peach pie read more

They were very busy and the server was still very attentive and nice to every customer. All other servers also came to check on us. This created a great dining experience. read more

Excellent barbecue! Had pork plate with stew and it was delicious. Finished off the meal with a fried Peach pie which was equally tasty. Incredibly cheap. I'd highly, highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

I guess that my expectations of this place were set a tad bit high. My son & I came here for dinner on a weekday night and waited less than 5 minutes. I got the chicken here and it was pretty dry. My sweet potato had NO flavor whatsoever. I'd liek to try the pork and will go back but I won't be going out my way. read more

Great Barbecue at a great price. The service is good, no waiting on your server. The only waiting is if they are packed and you have to wait on a table but not for long. Large servings and good food. read more

The only reason I gave 3 stars is I have been to alot of bbq places all over and it just doesn't match up. That being said, the food was good very busy and my waitress was very nice and took care of us well. We had ribs they were good tender very thin sauce different than what you normally see but good. We also had pit beef was very good coleslaw was spot on. This is a good restaurant more than just bbq. I will go back and see if I can add a star... read more

Got the rib plate and it was great! Friendly waitstaff, excellent sweet tea, the pie was legit, and so cheap. Will definitely make the trek again! read more

I have enjoyed this restaurant my entire life. The blue cheese dressing is awesome, along with the Brunswick stew. Quick service. I recommend the pulled pork plate too. No kids menu. read more

They always have great food and tea. I have never had any bad food here. Only complaint is sometimes they are so busy the waitress cannot give you refills or sauce etc but this place has the best BBQ around! read more

If your looking for horrible service, disgusting food, long wait times & expensive prices; this is not the place!! This place gives you great food for a great price. The staff are very friendly and attentive. And they get your food right out to you. I HIGHLY recommend Wallace BBQ. You will NOT be disappointed!!! read more

Another great meal. Service is good. Always a crowd.... That's a good thing...just wish they would have brisket!!!

Yum! This is definitely a diamond in the rough. I definitely uncertain about eating here but I've been missing out! A lot of older people eat here so you know it's good! I ordered the thousand island chicken salad and it was delicious! The side items are great too! My dad seemed to enjoy his food too! Has a handful of chicken, potato, salad, and vegetable options if you don't like red meat. I would highly recommend! Great for kids too read more

In the mood for some bbq but unfortunately my smoker is on the fritz. Decided to go out for some bbq instead. Found this place, thanks yelp, and it was packed to the brim. I was promptly greeted at the door and ended up having to take a number and wait 20min for a table. (Suggestion 1: Senior citizen hour starts around 4pm and it stays packed until 8pm or so on Fridays. Plan accordingly.) Seating is old south, diner/restaurant style. Tables and chairs arranged in an open space with car decor and swap meet style knick knacks hanging on the walls. To the rating: Service: Waitress was outstanding. Kept my tea coming and checked up on me regularly. She messed up and brought slaw but quickly corrected the mistake. 4 1/2 stars. Food: I ordered the rib plate and got 6 ribs that were kind of torn apart and not really cut. They were served with a vinegar sauce in the plate and a thin bbq sauce was also served. The ribs had a slight smoke flavor and were kind of tender. They were also served with 2 pieces of bread and a stack of fresh cut fries. First let me say, Im a BBQ snob admittedly. Im that neighbor that fires up the smoker every weekend sun, rain, snow, doesnt matter, BBQ will be cooked. The ribs were good for a restuarant. Good as mine? NO But they hit the spot. They could have been cooked a bit longer for tenderness and more rub added for flavor but otherwise good. The fries were good as well. I really like them. (Suggestion 2: i saw the kids rib plate and it was large! 4 pieces of ribs and just as many fries. If you arent extremely hungry this may be the thing for you.) 4 stars. Parking: The lot was completely packed! A lot of parking but the place was extremely popular on Friday nights. (Suggestion 3: There is a secondary lot behind the primary one.) I would suggest this place if you want good food at a reasonable price. read more

My family has been going to this fine restaurant since the early 1970s. It's the best BBQ you can find in the southeast. 5 stars to the fine folks at Wallace BBQ. read more

The ribs are the best ever!! Amazing!! Sweet tea is off the chart. Service is loving, but if busy can be a little slow. Overall a great place to eat! read more

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I must say, my week is not complete unless I've had a pork sandwich with extra pickles and add hot sauce from Wallace. Why? I've had tons of barbecue, but Wallace, by far, does the best job with the perfect blend of tender pork and a few bites of burnt ends, no heavy BBQ sauce, great smoke flavor, and a homemade hot sauce that I keep stocked in the pantry at home also. It's probably the best quality, affordable lunch if your close to Austell/Douglasville. They have all the other staples as well and it's all reasonably priced... See ya soon Wallace... read more

Had their BBQ for lunch. Great pulled pork, beans and coleslaw to die for! Wonderful!!

Family owned and family ran. I have been eating there for over 35 years. Best BBQ anywhere. Highly recommend. When you go in you feel just like family. Stop next time you are in Austell you won't regret it. read more

Picked this place based on the many good reviews. I should have paid more attention to the not so good review. The service was good, at first. We went at about 3:00 on a Friday afternoon. It was open seating and plentiful at that time. The waitress, Tiffany, asked if we wanted menus. The food came out pretty fast. It was underwhelming. All bland, no smoky flavor to the meat. I had chopped beef sandwich with fries and a salad with chopped pork on top. Hubby had the Barbque chicken plate with fries. While plentiful, none of the meat was flavorful. The side of sauce was too watery to actually cling to the meat. The fries were obviously made from real potatoes, but they were dense and soft. Back to the service, Tiffany walked past our table without inquiring how we were doing Then she sat at a table with other waitstaff with her back to us. I had to catch the attention of another employee to get her to let Tiffany know I needed her. She brought what I requested and the check and sat down once again with her back to us. When I wanted a to go box I had to ask the lady bussing the table next to ours. She came back with the container open and her thumb firmly inside. Overall, food was ok and the service left something to be desired. read more

My all time favorite BBQ place! I've been eating here since I was a kid, so for about 26 years!! It's clean, the staff is great, service is always wonderful, and of course the food is amazing! Their pork fries are one of my favorites! read more

My husband and I absolutely love this place. The service is always good and the food is amazing! I like the fact that their prices are so reasonable. You can get a good steak for one of the lowest prices I've ever seen! Also, super fast service for take out! Not even McDonalds is this fast! read more

Best BBQ pork I have ever had. This place is a stable for pork. Simple sauce where the porks melts in your mouth. Customer for 15+ years