A South Downtown smokehouse built around brisket, ribs, chicken wings, and chopped pork. The room includes a full bar and sits within walking distance of the stadium and arena district. Reservations are available through the official site.
A low-key Decatur smokehouse that cooks fresh each day. Popular meats can sell out, so the restaurant recommends ordering the day before when a specific meat matters. Pickup, delivery, and catering are available.
A casual Morningside rib shack built around barbecue and live blues. Online pickup, catering, private events, and the current music calendar are available through the official site.
The DeKalb Avenue original for the Fox brothers' Texas-style barbecue, including brisket, pulled pork, and smoked wings. The current official site also lists The Works and Brookhaven locations.
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Real smoke, real pits, and what each room is known for once the tray hits the table.
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Chef-owners Cody Taylor and Jiyeon Lee bring Southern smoke and Korean flavors together in spicy Korean pork, brisket, and kimchi sides. The small room has limited seating and a strong takeout trade. Heirloom holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South selection.
Smyrna's oldest restaurant has served pork, beef, chicken, Brunswick stew, and its family sauces since 1968. The dining room and recipes remain intentionally old-school under second-generation ownership.
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