Food: 5/5 Definitely gives off Texas bbq Service: quick and…read moreefficient Ambiance : kid friendly

The upside first. The food was tasty. That said, pricey for quantity and quality. The ribs were…read moresmall but of "fall off the bone quality. The fried okra was perfect. The wings...spectacular but pricey! The service...hole in the wall dreary and empty. I stood at the counter to order and waited 5 minutes to acknowledge I was even there. The ambiance...hole in the wall order at counter. Looking for a birthday experience!?!...not here! Final take: Good food but pricey! We drove almost an hour because this establishment was recommended by Yelp. I'll let you decide! One more thing: Not a beer bar at all! Far from it. Also: Everything is bigger in Texas. By that metric...this is not Texas Barbecue either! Good luck! Try the fried Okra & the wings!

Fun, fabulous location and good food make this a great restaurant for lunch overlooking Lake…read moreLanier. Beer on tap or bottles, sweet or unsweetened tea started us off with fried cheese curds and fried green tomatoes which were 5 stars. A small house salad was enough to fill me after that while my partner enjoyed brisket on Texas style toast with fries. Plenty of bbq sauce are o. Each table. What a great place with excellent service!

We came on a Tuesday evening and bar service was insanely slow. We normally get drinks pretty fast…read moreon the weekends, but I assume there is less staff during the week. I like the clear cocktail buckets vs the white ones they used to have. I can now see my drink when taking a pic (although they could of filled it up). The voodoo juice is always great. I tried a paloma, but had to send it back because it was so bad (sour old taste). My friend lined the mango Margarita, but I thought it was way too sweet. I miss the chairs out on the grass area to just sip a cocktail. They are all gone & there is only a dog house in that area now. The patio is all covered now. The tables in semi sun with the awning is gone too (husband likes this, but I'm a sun person) . The fried green tomatoes were delicious!! My husband didn't like the pimento cheese on them because they are soggy by the time you get to the bottom, but the rest of us loved them. The brisket Philly was good (& greasy if that isn't your thing). The fish tales & fries are always a favorite! They give a large portion of fish & they are always so fresh & tender. They look like they added items to menu (wings & build your own burger) Great service lije always!

Mr Bill was a pleasure, I mentioned the raving I've heard of his spot and he responded humbly and…read morein gratitude of the people who helped get him here. Ribs fell off the bone, the coleslaw was just right and the rocking chair about knocked me out afterwards. Felt like I was back home with the sit down area he has. Will be back to try the rest!!

Small country restaurant with good eats! WoW!! This place…read morewas delicious! The meat was moist and tender however the mac and cheese was the real star! Cheesy and delicious! The owner was very nice - he gave us the history of the restaurant and details of his cooking! We will definitely go back anytime we return to GA. Make sure to check it out!!

I work at a restaurant nearby and just saw this and thought I'd give it a try. I was looking for…read moresomething tasty and didn't want fast food so pulled in and took a look. Neat place, clean, order and everything is to go but can eat in as well. Was in a rush so just got a 1/2 chicken, , potato casserole and beans and several sauces to try. I like spicy so I got a few and the service was fantastic, food came out quick, and I dove in sitting in my car. I didn't get the chicken wet so I doused it with spicy barbecue after putting on my gloves lol , ( it works great and I wear them all day anyway, ) and this was really good! The potatoes hit the spot and beans were good- but should have got greens , but all was good and hit the spot. Will be going back with my phone and try some Other dishes like The brisket or 3 meat or even a veggie plate!! Really happy and highly recommend!!

Headed into Braselton for a joint I havnt had the opportunity to try yet. Very nice interior with…read moresome great decor. The lady who took our order was super nice. Got brunswick stew a pulled pork sandwhich coleslaw topped and their potato salad. Definitely the best brunswick stew in the area. Just barely beats the black pig and the rest of em. Barbecue however was on the sweeter side. I like vinegar based sauces, but this sauce to me was a little too sweet for my likings. However, it wasn't bad for a tomato based sauce. Some sweet tea to wash it all down

Ni is always super helpful and friendly! Love her! I enjoy coming here because of her and all the…read morestaff plus the fact the food is great of course lol! I love it here :o) ~Febi aka Bebe~

Stop by this place by default. Potato salad is a must have, Incredible!!!…read moreYou have to try it.

Shane's BBQ is great and delicious. Every time I have ordered their food, it was delicious and…read morealways filling. I love the sauce and the portions are good. I would order everything again!! Their sides are also delicious especially the mac & cheese.

The food was great, we got the buffalo shack fries and chicken tender salad. Food took a while to…read morecome out but was very good. Biggest complaint is that the tables and floor were all sticky.

This was my first time trying this place & it was so good! amazing service! definitely will come…read moreback!

I had brisket and Mac and cheese last Friday. The brisket is always amazing and does not need…read moresauce, but I really like the sauces too. I tend to mix the spicy with the sweet. The Mac and cheese was also fantastic. It was rich and flavorful. Very special. My one surprise was the root beer. I tried that and it was really smooth and flavorful. Great taste. The service is always outstanding. See you again soon. Love this family establishment.

2nd time here, twice as good! Was here 2 years ago, visiting…read morefrom San Diego.... Stopped by and was blown away by the food, the service and the atmosphere.. Here again today, ordered the Barbacoa Brisket Sandwich... floored! So so so delicious!! Food was even more delicious than the last time we were here! This place is def going to be on our rotation when we come back next year! If you're thinking about coming here.. just do it! You will not be disappointed!

This place used to have good food. I wouldn't know anymore because the sarcasm and rudeness made me…read moreturn around and leave.

My wife and I came out to North GA BBQ & Oyster Bar and honestly... we went all in. It felt like we…read moreordered half the menu just to try everything--and it was worth it. Let's start with the appetizers. The hush puppies are a must. They come with a hot honey glaze on top, and that combo is ridiculously good. Sweet, crispy, and just packed with flavor. The fried okra was something I've never had before. No breading--just split in half and fried as-is. Super unique and honestly really good. If you like okra, you've gotta try it this way. For sandwiches, my wife had the pig melt, which is their take on a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. The pork was tender, juicy, and stacked nicely, definitely a solid choice. I had the BBQuban, their BBQ twist on a Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Great flavor, well put together, and something a little different from the usual. The meats across the board were done right. The turkey was tender and served in big, thick slices. The brisket had a good bark and paired well with their BBQ sauce. Sides were all solid. The mac and cheese was creamy (I added a little salt and it was perfect for me), baked beans were flavorful, and the collard greens were on point. And the banana pudding... easily one of the best I've had in the North Georgia area. If you're going here, don't skip it. The space itself is fun with a bar area, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out fast. Parking is available right out front, but just make sure you scan the code and register your tag so you don't get ticketed. You can also park in nearby decks if you prefer. Overall, this is a strong BBQ spot in Gainesville. Great variety, solid execution, and definitely worth checking out.

Went there Friday evening. They close at 9:00 on a Friday, which is a little silly but we got…read morethere about 8:20 and no issues with service and food. The inside is sparse. Small bar with a few TVs. Clean but almost too clean for a BBQ place. You'll know when you walk in. Ordered the oysters and BBQuban. Wife orders the oysters and said they were good, expensive but good. They do have a $2 oyster special one night during the week(don't remember the day). Also had the fried okra. If you like okra, you'll really like it. If you prefer the breading, which these have none, you might like it a little less. The sandwich was great. Toasted bread awesome. A little skimpy on the fries. Their mustard based sauce is good. The hot sauce is really good. The others are just ok. The waitress gave us the heads up on the kitchen closing if we wanted desert. Got the apple fried pie and banana pudding. Banana pudding was really good. Plenty of Nilla wafers. Fried pie was just ok. Would compare it to McDonald's. Parking used to be easy, but the bank across the street is now charging to park and it's expensive.

The Brunswick stew was good. The barbecue pork was good. The service was very good. BUT the ribs…read morewere some of the worst I have ever eaten! The meat was full of gristle and was cooked either at too high a temperature or for too long. The ambiance was casual and welcoming.

I'm going to say this as plainly and clearly as I possibly can: These are some of the best ribs…read moreI've ever tasted in my entire life. The rub is well seasoned, sweet and absolutely requires NO BBQ SAUCE. As a matter of fact, I think putting sauce on these ribs is a crime! The bones were HUGE... spanning the entirety of my to go box and the meat itself was tender yet not quite fall of the bone... which I really like. I opted for Mac n' Cheese and baked beans for my sides. Both were very good + they also threw in a slice of Texas toast. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I don't think it is an over exaggeration to say these may be some of the most flavorful ribs in the south. If you are a fan of sweet rubs, you are gonna love it here!