Best Barbecue Restaurants in East Tennessee

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A photo of Calhoun’s Turkey Creek restaurant

1. Calhoun’s Turkey Creek

4.4

Awesome(67)

Price: Moderate

• American • Turkey Creek

Booked 3 times today

Overall the experience was good, however the ribs were tough and did not fall off of the bone. Too expensive to be served inedible.

A photo of Calhoun's Bearden Hill restaurant

2. Calhoun's Bearden Hill

4.1

Excellent(79)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bearden Hill

Booked 11 times today

It was a most pleasant experience. The food was good and our server Blake was great. I don’t usually go to this location, but I will from now on.

A photo of Calhoun’s Oak Ridge restaurant

3. Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Ridge

Booked 11 times today

Great service and meal. Really like the water views.

A photo of Calhoun's Pigeon Forge restaurant

4. Calhoun's Pigeon Forge

4.1

Excellent(259)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pigeon Forge

Booked 22 times today

Brisket Plate is awesome. Prime Rib is wonderful.

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5. Wicked Weed Brewpub - Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4.4

Awesome(816)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Cherokee

Booked 13 times today

Food was delicious with good portion sizes!!! Service was on point!

A photo of Calhoun's Gatlinburg restaurant

6. Calhoun's Gatlinburg

4.3

Awesome(189)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gatlinburg

Booked 5 times today

The food was really good and we had awesome service. Highly recommend the brisket!

A photo of Famous Dave's - Knoxville restaurant

7. Famous Dave's - Knoxville

3.3

Good(3)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Bearden Hill

Booked 1 time today

Famous Dave's is in Knoxville, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in Knoxville does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in Knoxville.

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