Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Marietta

24 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Nauti-que Bbq
90/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
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Breakfast
Righteous 'que
Righteous 'que
90/100 (597 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Herr's Market
90/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
American
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Barbecue
Deli
Café
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Smitty's Lockdown Bbq
Smitty's Lockdown Bbq
89/100 (1253 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Dave Poe's Bbq
Dave Poe's Bbq
87/100 (1423 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love to hit this place whenever we're in town. This time I got a brisket plate with a double side of mac and cheese. Good choice...the brisket..."
Deborah Gero Autry
"My wife and U were told about Dave Poe’s by another couple whom we dine with frequently. The recommendation was made with a focus on the macaroni..."
M. Kirk Keener
"We searched the net for "Best BBQ in Marietta" and it sent us to Dave Poe's.... I had the brisket, mac and cheese, and collards.... The flavor was..."
Charles Alexander Fairburn
"Love this place! Everything I have ever eaten has been delish! My fav is the brisket, potato salad and mac and cheese. I especially appreciate Dave..."
Ami J. Abshire
"The best place for awesome good and better company! The staff is super nice and you can't say enough great things about Dave Poe! Despite his..."
Carla Dotson Moore
"Went to Dave's yesterday for lunch and got the pulled pork plate with Mac n cheese and fries. The pork was phenomenal with just the right amount of..."
Stephen Ballard
"My first time there. The brisket was perfectly done, tender and flavorful. The collards and mac and cheese were tasty. Large servings on all! Would..."
Connie Cheek
"St. Louis ribs for me pork sandwich for Annie best BBQ in the area we'll be back for more could use a little more Georgia affiliation and a little..."
Dutch Walters
"One of the best BBQ spots in the area. The food is great and the staff is friendly. The banana pudding is..."
Dre Thompson
"I had been here a few times in the past but now it's going to be my go-to place for barbecue! Last two times I was there the food was excellent! Dave..."
Ryan Daniel
"The meat is great. Enough smoke and everything I have is tender! Enjoy eating there better than those stores in Roswell and 41. And better prices..."
Pete Mitchell
"Great smoked chicken and wings. Best restaurant mac and cheese by far. The staff is always..."
Jenna Dixon
"This was my first visit and amazing customer service from the moment you walk into the door. The food is delicious as well, I enjoyed the pulled pork..."
Christina Maffiola
"Thanks Dave! From all us veterans on Veterans Day. This place is rocking like the NCO club on a Friday night. The laughter and stories have filled..."
Jim Kermit Carman
"Amazing! Best mac and cheese I've ever had. The pulled chicken I had was also great. I will definitely be..."
Jacob Weeks
Catfish Hox
Catfish Hox
87/100 (1198 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Seafood
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
American
Barbecue
Seafood
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Reservations
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Drive Thru
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Sam's Bbq 1
Sam's Bbq 1
86/100 (734 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Lasagne
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Bbq Place
The Bbq Place
86/100 (955 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had a wonderful experience here. I hadn’t eaten all day and passed by this place while visiting Marietta. I passed this placed, saw a family..."
Anthony Dixon
"Food was good! Ribs were really good. Chicken was cool. The sides were pretty okay! Nice & clean restaurant inside, first time here. I want to come..."
Angie C
"I come her often but didn’t know. A little over a month ago The BBQ Place started new management. I didn’t know until speaking with the new owner..."
Tony Robinson
"I've passed this place so many times and kept forgetting about it when I wanted BBQ. I will not be forgetting this place next time. Finally stopped..."
Christopher Hiatt
"I don't know about y'all but, when I have a craving or desire for a specific type of food and I get it and it's bad, I'm not satisfied until I get..."
Tiffany Banks
"Can't go wrong on Taco Tuesday. $2 a taco, and they are excellent. They come with a side of sour cream, that stuff is typically $2 extra alone..."
Natalie Jensen
"Restaurant was beautiful and the food was good. I've been to other places with the same prices with bigger sides portions, which would be nicer. But..."
Taunya Billups
Burly Bill's Bbq
Burly Bill's Bbq
84/100 (157 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Fast food
Barbecue
"We stopped here on a tractor ride. The loaded pulled pork fries were great. I had a side of collards, very tasty! The kids had cheeseburgers and..."
Brad Duncan
"Great food and service. Worth every penny! We will definitely be stopping by again..."
Glynn Kennedy
"Awesome place to stop on the way to wildcat..."
Suzanne Alexander
"Burley Bills barbecue is worth the drive this is my favorite barbecue place their pulled pork and their brisket is some of the best in the..."
Jay Weaver
"Oh my goodness I can't wait to eat there again! Soooo good and Bill is so nice his bbq is a must have when ever we go back to the mountains ima stop..."
Kissa Johnson
"Excellent pulled pork sandwich—definitely worth the stop for lunch if you’re in the..."
Matthew Martinez
Williamson Brothers Bar-b-q
Williamson Brothers Bar-b-q
81/100 (2829 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish
Sandwiches
Pork
Burger
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Toasts
Fried pickles
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I’ve eaten Williamson Bros BBQ in the past for lunch/dinner, but never had it catered. We had a small family gathering and let’s just say their..."
Sabra Desrosiers
"Probably the best barbecue I have ever had. The sides are fantastic too. Being able to sit there and watch the meat be smoked is really really cool..."
Joe Aaron
"This place rocks, the service is amazing, the food is amazing and all I can do is tell you this place is amazing! Besides I got a free bottle of..."
Ernie Banfalvy
"It just gets better and better every time we go. The people, the food, the service and oh my God the smell when we walk in! Absolutely..."
Danny E. Watkins
"Never ate at any of the locations. We don't have them near me. But I was introduced to the BBQ sauce they have packaged for retail sold at Kroger's...."
Craig Raper
"I think it’s the best barbecue in Atlanta. Food and service is great. I’ve had it catered and just as..."
Marty Webster
"Their classic Carolina style BBQ sauce is the best I have ever had from a jar! I get mine at Kroger. Love..."
Kris Helton
"From a girl who grew up in the bbq capital of NC I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing everything is on the menu. A regular lunch day for me now..."
Ashley Pendry Geyer
"Solid. They serve pretty good meat, their sauces are good, but they make the best fried pickles. And the sauce they serve with them is amazing. I..."
Tim Hubbard
"Back and forth. If the restaurant has one, ongoing problem, it's inconsistency. Sometimes the pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender, other times it's..."
2obtuse
"Lucky stumble. We passed a sign for WBBBQ on the way to Alabama and wanted to stop to try it. We didn't have time on our trip but it's been on our..."
JMed
"I like their Brunswick stew but the BBQ is nothing special to me. I prefer pulled chicken and pork as opposed to the chopped that they..."
Steve
"Worth a visit.... This is the only local Ga BBQ place that understands how BBQ should be done....great job Williamson Bro, I was starting to think..."
Potsqually
"Never a Bad Visit!. On a night out for my mother's birthday, we decided to surprise her and take her to the home of her FAVORITE dessert (the..."
Courtney
"Meh.... Can't go so far as to say I don't like it, but I was far from impressed. Food was just okay, service was mediocre. No reason to go back...."
Foodie73
"Good solid BBQ. I like the sauce at Williamson Brothers. Their smoked tuna dip is delicious. Their meat can be dry at times....the quality is not..."
Kris
"Though not the best Q in Atlanta metro, it's pretty darn good. Been a regular for 15+ years. Love the pork plate (outside bark-crispy) and the onion..."
David M.
"I like it. Best when it'Coldweller outside so that you appreciate all the open ovens. There house BBQ sauce is tops. They have another place in..."
SpringerRider
"Really Good BBQ. They have delicious BBQ, cornbread, & banana pudding. Plus, their BBQ sauce is awesome- definately buy some before you leave..."
Food Lover
"Cozy setting with great Q. Good portions and the sauce is lip smacking good. Go hungry and be sure to check out the smokin' going on in the..."
Ct
"I'm always up to try a new BBQ place and it's tough to disappoint me. I tried the nachos with pork. It was unlike most BBQ nachos I've had, but it..."
Kellyhende
"WB Bar-B-Q. Best Bar-B-Q I have had in Atlanta so..."
John Hollister
"Good, but not as good as others. I have eaten here several times and I always leave very full, but like I just had an average meal, nothing special...."
Wes
"One of my top three. Always good flavor. Pork AYCE is super. Best onion rings - they are huge. Ask for meat without sauce and season to taste. All..."
Ken Waller
"Always a Delicious Choice. Great restaurant consistently and love the fall off the bone ribs. Sometimes the service is lacking but the food makes up..."
AmyH
"The Best BBQ. I love Williamson Bros BBQ. The meat is so fresh, and the sides are great. I am never disappointed when I go..."
Bill
"You Know It's Great BBQ When Everything Is Sticky. Yep, floors, walls, ceilings, seats. All sticky, plus you can see the fire pit when you walk in...."
Calittle
"It's good BBQ. Not great. Go if you can't get to..."
Keith Cagle
"Love the food.... So the place is dark, and dreary. But the pork and other food is great. Take some sauce home with you. Well worth the price, ask..."
Mike Anderson
"The ribs are smokey and flavorful. Not hugely high quality but certainly edible. Pulled pork is as good as any I’ve had as is the chicken. Not dry..."
Iron Stef
"It was ok. It certainly wasn’t my favorite BBQ place I have ever been. I wouldn’t mind if I was served food from here again, but it’s not going..."
ATL_train9
" I’ve had plenty of turkey legs at Renaissance Festivals over the past 25 years or so, and I’ve yet to have a turkey leg as good as the one the..."
Foodnearsnellville
"BBQ Pork Platter -- Incredible! I've been on a BBQ tear lately, trying just about every place I can find in Metro Atlanta, and for Pork BBQ,..."
Rebecca Mendelsohn
Atl Fusion Bbq
Atl Fusion Bbq
81/100 (1085 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Today was their Grand Opening and it was packed. I ordered ribs and they were tender and taste good also had a strawberry lemonade with fresh..."
LaTeasha Blackwell
"I Enjoyed my Visit Last Weekend Great Customer Service Great Food Looking forward to Come..."
Jerald Dunn
"Them rib tips!!!! No..."
ShaVonne McCants
"The food danced on my taste buds! We had the green beans, yams, pulled chicken, brisket, and corn bread. Everything was amazing! This is a small gem..."
Nitt Henson
"Last couple of times have been really good, the sides are good too. Finally got turkey ribs this time and the price went up from what's online they..."
Jaz Blessed
"Glad I stopped by this place. Lots of sauce and flavor to the ribs. They peeled right from the bone. The Arnold Palmer peach tea and the yams were a..."
Glen Rowlett
"The ribs were phenomenal!! Finding good bbq is no easy feat, but this place hit the spot. Tasty and affordable makes a winning combination. What a..."
Crystal Holt
"My rib tips were not the best cut That was a few really hard ones in it. My husband's ribs and briskets were good though. The different fusion sauces..."
cassandra ogletree
Hawg And Ale Smokehouse
Hawg And Ale Smokehouse
81/100 (1032 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ribs
Bar
American
Barbecue
Television
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Not pictured below is the Brisket Patty Melt (sauced generously with the Carolina gold sauce and a healthy splash of Tobasco). I have a very high bar..."
Tyler Reaves
"Very enjoyable experience. Felt very homey in the best way possible. Good service and great food, especially the pulled pork tots. Would definitely..."
John Steese
"Excellent service and brisket! I stopped by and picked up an order to go and unfortunately I picked a busy day and they were out of several sides and..."
Tricia Clements
"Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed the band that was playing right in front of us. Good beer choices..."
Daniel Harris
"I could not have picked a better place to eat and they could not have shown me any more warm southern hospitality than they did. The food was..."
Chris Jasniewski
"We happened upon Hawg and Ale Saturday night and had a blast with the band/live music(Jukebox Revival). The food was great and our waitress Destin..."
James Ongtingco
Tofu Village Korean Bbq
Tofu Village Korean Bbq
81/100 (2829 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Barbecue
Barbecue
Asian
Korean
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Barbecue
Korean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-b-q
Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-b-q
79/100 (912 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
G.c. Bbq
G.c. Bbq
78/100 (313 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sonny's Bbq
Sonny's Bbq
78/100 (760 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Boat House Bbq
Boat House Bbq
77/100 (1980 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Brew Pub
Barbecue
Brew Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Ribs
Fish Sandwich
Nachos
Fish
Pork
Barbecue
Brew Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our first time there we sat ourselves outside, place was pretty busy. Waited a few minutes for a server but once we got a waitress the service was..."
Diane Mozena
"Great view, excellent waiter and food was spot on for what you would expect. A little hole in the wall type place with local flavor. Well worth the..."
Scott R Wallace
"This was my first time visiting Boathouse BBQ. I had the best Birthday ribs ever! The five inch tall chocolate Cheesecake was the best. If I had..."
Linda Phelps-Schmidt
"Food was great as always...we had fried pickles and onion rings for appetizers and the pickles were the best I’ve had anywhere. Love this place and..."
Michelle Mahaney Kellar
"This place is always awesome, but today was the best. The bartender/server was excellent. She was rocking that bar, and the tables, and our steaks..."
Amber Day Carson
"Had an amazing buffalo chicken wrap and fries. I was there during the Sternwheeler Fest and as busy as they were we still had fast friendly service...."
Diane Sink
"Excellent food and awesome service!!! I highly recommend the beef..."
Gina Tansill
"Just had a late lunch there with my 89 year old mother...she enjoy her grilled chicken sandwich and fries and my "Black & Blue" Burger was perfection..."
Janet Dye
"Excellent food ! Excellent service and a relaxing river view to top it all..."
Kelly Cunningham
"Hands down my favorite place to spend an evening with good food, great service and a spectacular..."
Rhiannon Imperio Lotton
"The Boathouse is an amazing little gem right on the Ohio river with pretty amazing BBQ! The wood chips are a must..."
Jen Taylor Warrener
"Some of the best food in the area. Definitely the best views!! Try the ribs!..."
Christina Buskirk
"Visiting from out of town and found this wonderful BBQ spot. Very, very good BBQ. We had the meat combo so we could try all of their meats and it..."
Connie
"Arrived, River breaking the banks, both inside and outside dining busting at the seams. Waiters and waitresses bustling all about and I knew..."
Buffy Riffle
"We are SO FULL of delicious BBQ! 🐷 We stopped here on our way back from Florida, glad we did! I had the ribs w/ sweet potato fries & caramel..."
Linda Kop
"It is one of my favorite restaurants in Marietta. I always make sure to visit and dine in the Boat House when I’m in town and always ordered..."
thelonetravelercarl
"Service was a bit slow, but the food was amazing. I make a meal out of the pulled pork bbq nachos. They are loaded down with pork, creamy cheese..."
Christina Danley
"To start with, it's a great view while eating. The staff was very child friendly with my daughter. Not many places are like that anymore. We all..."
Joey Linton
"This was a nice place on the river to have dinner. The food was good and the service was friendly. Just busy so we had a wait. We walked down by the..."
jean johnson
Boathouse Bbq
Boathouse Bbq
76/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Wedge Salad
Boneless Wings
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Hamburger
Philly Cheesesteak
Brisket Plate
Beef Tips
Boathouse BBQ Ribs
Boathouse Dogs & Fries
Pulled Pork Mac &Cheese
Ribs
Asian Bone-In Chicken
Quesadilla
Waffle Fries with Brisket
BBQ sauce
Lobster Crab Dip
deep fried pickles
3 Meat Platter with Potato Salad
Chocolate Brownie
Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
Cheese Fries
"Visiting from out of town and found this wonderful BBQ spot. Very, very good BBQ. We had the meat combo so we could try all of their meats and it..."
Connie
"Arrived, River breaking the banks, both inside and outside dining busting at the seams. Waiters and waitresses bustling all about and I knew..."
Buffy Riffle
"We are SO FULL of delicious BBQ! 🐷 We stopped here on our way back from Florida, glad we did! I had the ribs w/ sweet potato fries & caramel..."
Linda Kop
"It is one of my favorite restaurants in Marietta. I always make sure to visit and dine in the Boat House when I’m in town and always ordered..."
thelonetravelercarl
"Service was a bit slow, but the food was amazing. I make a meal out of the pulled pork bbq nachos. They are loaded down with pork, creamy cheese..."
Christina Danley
"To start with, it's a great view while eating. The staff was very child friendly with my daughter. Not many places are like that anymore. We all..."
Joey Linton
"This was a nice place on the river to have dinner. The food was good and the service was friendly. Just busy so we had a wait. We walked down by the..."
jean johnson
Austell Wings & More
Austell Wings & More
75/100 (299 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Sit down
Fast food
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
73/100 (615 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Barbecue
American
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Barbecue
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Triple Dipper
Bottomless Tostada Chips
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich
Mini Molten Cake
Texas Fries Starter
Burger
Lemonade
Chicken Fajitas
Molten Chocolate Cake
The Boss Burger
Watermelon Margarita
Salad
Cheesecake
Smokehouse Combo
Skillet Queso
Just Bacon Burger
Quesadillas
Chili's 1975 Soft Tacos
Chicken Fingers
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Barbecue
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was about a 4.5. The food was pretty good. Always too much cheese in every dish but quality was overall a 5. Service was pretty damn good too. ..."
Shawn D Ford
"I've been to this chili's quite a few times. This time they were short staffed. so the wait was a little longer but that's alright. Even though they..."
Bryson McGaha
"This is the nest Chili’s Restaurant that I have ever been too!! The food was so fresh!! Everything was perfect!! The Shrimp Tacos are my favorite...."
Kina Gladney
"Service was great, fast and friendly! Margarita was delicious and food was awesome! The waitress was very attentive. Great atmosphere! Got the cajun..."
Tara watts
Jim 'n Nick's
Jim 'n Nick's
70/100 (491 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Drive Thru
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range