Here Are The 5 Most-Recommended BBQ Restaurants In Georgia, According To Our Readers
We’re always on the lookout for great businesses to write about here at Only In Georgia. One of our favorite ways to discover tasty restaurants is via nominations from readers like you! You can tell us about your favorite restaurants and attractions via our nomination form. We’ve gathered up a reader’s choice collection of some of our most-recommended BBQ restaurants in Georgia. How many of these have you visited?
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There are actually two Hawg Wild BBQ and Catfish House locations. One is in Hiawassee and the other is in Clarkesville. Each restaurant focuses on a friendly small town atmosphere and, of course, delicious food.
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Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish House of Hiawassee, 625 US-76, Hiawassee, GA 30546, USA
This place serves up an array of delicious BBQ dishes, including ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork. All of it's smothered in the restaurant's signature homemade sauces. For those who prefer something other than BBQ, the fried catfish is just as delicious. You can find out more from the Hawg Wild BBQ website.
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Ringgold is up in North Georgia, not far from the Tennessee state line. There, you'll find the tasty Spencer B's BBQ. This window-serve spot has been delighting residents and travelers alike for 25 years.
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Spencer B's BBQ, 6581 US Hwy 41, Ringgold, GA 30736, USA
The moist BBQ, friendly service, and excellent sides all combine to make this an amazingly delicious no-frills experience you won't soon be forgetting. Check out the Spencer B's BBQ Facebook page for more information.
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Hudson's Hickory House has been serving up incredible BBQ in Douglasville since 1971, so you know this place has to be tasty. The restaurant is the oldest full-service restaurant operating in Douglas County and has now been owned by three generations of Hudsons.
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Hudson's Hickory House, LLC, 12515 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville, GA 30134, USA
The food is as delicious as you'd expect from such a venerable old spot. The expansive menu contains steaks, sandwiches, and delicious BBQ. You can find out more from the Hudson's Hickory House website.
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It doesn't get much more unassuming than Ole Rudy's Bar-B-Que in Jackson. This family-owned restaurant opened up in 1996 and has been serving fall-off-the-bone BBQ ever since.
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OLE RUDY'S BAR-B-QUE, 2831 GA-36, Jackson, GA 30233, USA
The sauce here is the perfect combination of hot and sweet and you can actually purchase it by the bottle if you'd like to try your hand at some dishes from home. Learn more on the Ole Rudy's Bar-B-Que website.
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There are plenty of great places to eat in the Hostess City, but when it comes to BBQ in Savannah, it doesn't get much better than Sandfly Barbeque.
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Sandfly Barbeque, 8413 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
This simple eatery has several sauces to choose from, with options for those who prefer tangy, sweet, or hot. Check out the full menu on the Sandfly Barbeque website.
Have a BBQ restaurant in Georgia that you love that didn’t make the list? Share your suggestions in the comments or nomination form and maybe you’ll see them featured in a future article!
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