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    Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q

    3.5 (497 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Asia C.

    TLDR: Great service despite previous reviews (s/o to Marcos), a nice family environment, and good BBQ Ordered: We all split our slides with our main meat dishes. I'd say that the sides end of being particularly small if you end up sharing but if you have on your own will be filling. - 1/2 Rack of Ribs: 5/5 - Talk about a dinosaur! The ribs were cooked perfectly, and by that of course we mean falling off the bone. Their house sauce is pretty good too so no complaints! - Cole slaw: 5/5 - I tend to be picky about people's cole slaw but this was well balanced in the acid and fat department. - Baked Beans: 4/5 - A cousin of the Bush's baked beans which I'm a huge fan of. If you enjoy that traditional flavor with not really a whole lot of za you'll enjoy this - Max & Cheese: 3/5 - Not anyone's favorite. Pretty standard box mac and cheese that would do well for people who do just want that classic box mix. - Collard Greens: 1/5 - No flavor. They were quite literally wet collards. - Potato Salad: 4/5 - Way more of an eggy potato salad (it was actually quite yellow) which if you are a fan of I'd suggest a different side - Corn bread: 3/5 - Not bad but not great. A little dry. Service Marcos!! I hope I'm remembering it right and if I'm not its the server that vaguely has a name like this. He was a gem. He toed the line on being extraordinarily accommodating and firm on his limits and non-negotiables which I respected. He really elevated the experience! Thank you! Vies The place is huge and with a country twang. It's great for big parties. The parking is fair and tucked on the side of the road of a strip mall. - Overall I'd come back!

    Ronald W.

    I've been here a few times now, including my most recent visit this month, and every experience has been consistently enjoyable.I usually order the Choice Platter with a half rack of ribs and chicken, along with baked beans, mac and cheese, and the jalapeño cornbread. The ribs are always tender and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked well. It can be a little dry at times, but the BBQ sauce takes care of that. The baked beans and mac and cheese are both delicious, and the jalapeño cornbread is always a great choice.I've also tried the stuffed jalapeños and the hand-battered mushrooms. The stuffed jalapeños were hearty and very tasty. The mushrooms were okay, but I probably wouldn't order them again unless I was sharing with a group. They're served whole, and I think cutting them in half would improve the batter-to-mushroom ratio. The batter could also use a little more seasoning, as the mushrooms make them taste a bit bland.Service has been a little slow each time, but the waitresses have always been friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience enjoyable.Overall, the food has been consistently good, and I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.

    Full Slab o Ribs!
    Frederick D.

    This is our second time here. Loved our first time. Super clean. Friendly. Their home made habanero bbq flavors each spare rib nicely and they have three other selections. Highly recommend Williamson Brothers!

    Maybe this is correct and I always get extra.
    Terry B.

    Place is typically on point so I'm not gonna give a bad rating. But damn 3 onion rings

    Grilled salmon, grilled green beans, baked beans, baked potato and Texas toast.
    Stefanie C.

    This was our second visit, and it won't be our last. We had the same fantastic server as our first visit (Sharon is Awesome), and the food was phenomenal. We had lunch and dinner from these meals. The ambiance in the bar area makes for a great time, I loved watching the pit. We picked up a bottle of the homemade steak sauce as well.

    1/2 slab of spare ribs with collard greens and baked beans
    Nakema G.

    I decided to grab some take out tonight from Williamson Brothers. Once I pulled into the parking lot I could smell the BBQ. It smelled really good. I ordered a 1/2 slab of the spare ribs, a side of collard greens and baked beans. The sides were seasoned pretty good especially the beans. I decided to get the BBQ sauce on the side so I could taste the ribs with just the dry rub on it. The ribs were just okay and could have used some more seasoning. They also were not fall off the bone and could have cooked longer. The BBQ sauce made them taste better. Maybe next time I would try the baby backs or beef ribs if they have them.

    BBQ 1/2 Slab of Ribs Platter with Garlic Toast
    JD G.

    I'm totally in love with the smell of this place - it totally transports you to the BBQ place on the side of the road out in the country. I ordered the Spare ribs with garlic toast this time, and fried mushroom appetizer ( those could be a meal themselves ) the ribs are tender and really tasty half a rack is enough for 2 people to share with slaw and baked beans. I've had brisket here and BBQ sandwiches- you can't go wrong. The pies are delicious- my fave is coconut and the lemon - the lemon is what I got this stop - the right amount of lemony sweetness and a great crust. I've never had a bad meal here. I can't say much about the service - it's not great or bad - not memorable, they do their job and bring the food while it's hot. A solid place to enjoy some good bbq overall.

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    Everything was great! Server, food and cost..checked all the boxes! Recommend highly.

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    The food and service was great! I would definitely recommend trying this spot out if you're in the area and like bbq!

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    The food and service was amazing def will try and get this again next time I'm in town

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    Food is always good, fresh and the service is usually very good. I drive from the south side of Atlanta to eat here

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    Hands down, no comparison, the best barbecue I have ever had. I came all the way from California and I was not disappointed.

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    4.1(347 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    The brisket is the star of the show here, let's be honest. It's relatively easy to do, sure, but…read moredarn near impossible to do THIS WELL! Add to that the fact that they serve the world's BEST macaroni and cheese and you've got a winner every time! Fast and friendly service with attention to detail. Gerilyn is a PRO at the register and the phone. CJ and Zach in the back are serving up generous portions at piping hot temperatures and most days you'll catch the man himself, Dave Poe in the shop Oldy goldy country music sets the mood and the dining room is decorated Americana with old tin ads and collegiate pennants over real wood picket paneling. Did I mention they cater? You cannot go wrong here at Dave Poe's * the art of bbq

    After hearing about Dave Poe's BBQ for over a decade and constantly seeing it ranked as one of the…read moretop barbecue spots in Atlanta, I finally made the stop--and all I can say is: WOW. I'm kicking myself for waiting this long! I ordered the pulled pork lunch special with collard greens, sweet tea, and a side of their legendary redneck lasagna--and I took it to-go. Even after the drive, the food was still piping hot, fresh, and absolutely bursting with flavor. I can only imagine how amazing it would be straight off the line and eaten in-house. The pulled pork sandwich? Hands down, the best I've ever had. The meat was tender, juicy, perfectly smoked, and the bun was soft but hearty--just phenomenal. The collards were seasoned to perfection, and the redneck mac was rich, cheesy, and decadent in all the right ways. I'm honestly overwhelmed by how delicious everything was. After living in the area for 10 years and finally trying Dave Poe's, I now understand what all the hype is about. I've seriously been missing out, and I won't make that mistake again. If you haven't been, go. This is Southern BBQ at its absolute finest.

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    4.4(26 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    All the food you see here is marvelous! The tater salad tastes like Mama made it - if your Mama was…read moreSouthern and had good taste. The collards are on point. The sausage and pork are just plain goodness. Make sure to ask for the spicy bbq sauce cause that just makes this all taste better. The staff will come around several times to make sure you're doing good. At least they do every time I'm here - which is somewhat often. Be sure to grab a Togo box because there's enough for at least one more meal!

    My mom and I were in Dunwoody and craving bbq…read more This place had high ratings on both Yelp and Google and was 26 minutes away on a Friday during rush hour. We entered and at first I was concerned because there were only two people in the restaurant. We ordered and received our food quickly and from the first bite of brisket I was hooked!!! We had the collards, mac & cheese, baked beans and Brunswick Stew. I was not happy with the Brunswick Stew but I'm hard to please on that item. I haven't had good batch in years. The people that know how to prepare it properly don't work in restaurants. Was charged $1 for two extra slices of bread. Uhhhhh really...it's bbq! Another drawback for me was the young lady working the register was pulling at the skin on her lips and I remember thinking oh lord she has her hands on her mouth, the register, the phone and everything else. I realize some people have nervous tendencies and try not to be too obnoxious when dining out but I sure miss the days of face masks and gloves. While we ate more and more people came in and when we left there was six people dining in, multiple pick up order, so it's a steady flow of people. The condiments station was neat and tidy. The restaurant itself is decorated with cute signage and quotes which lead to a relaxing environment. I grabbed a catering menu as I was leaving because everything was so delicious I have to convince my employer to treat us to bbq this summer. You can't go wrong with the strawberry lemonade.

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    4.4(103 reviews)
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    The tragedy here is that I've lived less than five minutes up the road from Owens & Co. for YEARS…read moreand somehow just found this place! Normally, I'm driving 20-30 minutes or more trying to find decent ribs and brisket, and half the time I end up disappointed. Owens & Co. absolutely knocked it out of the park. And don't be fooled by the location. From the side, you might think you're walking into some small "wannabe" BBQ joint. Walk through the front door and that impression disappears immediately. This is a real restaurant--with great service, great atmosphere, and, most importantly, GREAT food. We showed up around 12:50 on a Saturday afternoon, and I had my favorite lunch partner with me--my wifey--which made discovering this place even better. It wasn't very crowded yet, but the smell when we walked in was hypnotic. Smoked meats, BBQ, and all those incredible sides hitting you at once. The space itself is really nice, too, with huge windows and a great view. Then, while we were eating, the crowd started building both at the attached brewery and inside the restaurant. Before long, the whole place was buzzing with energy. I can't say enough about the team at Owens & Co. I don't remember everyone's names yet, but I plan on learning them because WE WILL be back. Great BBQ, great people, a great atmosphere, and a great Saturday lunch with my wifey. What more can you ask for? If you're anywhere nearby and you love real BBQ, check these folks out. They are the real deal!!

    Owen & Co. definitely lived up to the hype! The food was incredible, and every single item was…read moreseasoned perfectly. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork, lemon pepper wings, half slab of ribs, mac and cheese, and coleslaw, and everything was flavorful and cooked just right. The brisket was tender, the ribs fell off the bone, and the lemon pepper wings were some of the best we've had. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Chandler, who was working the register, went above and beyond. Not only was he friendly and welcoming when we ordered, but he also walked around the dining room checking on everyone, making sure guests were enjoying their meals, and even helped clear our table. That level of hospitality is hard to find these days and made us feel genuinely taken care of. Great food, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

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    Smitty's Lockdown BBQ - Never will I eat here again!!!! The meat is not seasoned..and what is this ??!!!!

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    3.9(235 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    We just happened to be in the area and decided to look for a place where we could share a meal for…read morea snack. The outside of the building looks a little rundown and it kind of continued on the inside. I know it's supposed to look like a jail or prison on the inside, but everything just look kind of old. The cashier was super nice and answered all of my questions and told me about the special. We ended up splitting the short rib tip plate with french fries and coleslaw. As we got our drinks, we sampled some of the barbecue sauces that they have. There is a huge selection of all different types. We sat outside on the back porch, which was nice. The meal was pretty good. I enjoyed the barbecue the coleslaw is standard coleslaw. Nothing special . We did not get any desserts. I would go back again and try the pulled pork or the burnt ends.

    I stopped in this place after years of driving by. I ordered some fatty brisket, which is my…read morefavorite type of barbecue. Now, I never write reviews, but this brisket was just so bad I had to warn other barbecue lovers not to let themselves down. The meat had no bark on most of the pieces, and also there was no smoke ring. Not sure if it was made in an oven or what. Overall it lacked that delicious salty smokey flavor that makes brisket so amazing. On top of that it was quite chewy and just an unpleasant texture overall. That said, the restaurant was clean and the staff friendly. I just hope they can improve their smoking technique to make the food worthwhile.

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    Corn nuggets and sausage are my favorite things! These are my "go-to's" now.

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