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Slow Smoked St. Louis Ribs - D.B.A. Barbecue, Atlanta, GA

D.B.A. Barbecue

4.5
4.5
167 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
D.B.A. Barbecue is a casual neighborhood restaurant located in Virginia-Highland, near Piemont Park. Our menu features BBQ and southern comfort food with a full bar and southern hospitality. We offer St. Louis spare ribs, beef brisket, smoked wings, smoked chicken, and pulled pork. Our bar features 20 beers on tap. Over half of the are local. It is a great place to watch the game on 14 different tvs. D.B.A. Barbecue has a covered patio and plenty of free parking for your convenience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Burgers, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (404) 249-5000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We Cater! Please see website for details.
  • Private party facilities
    DBA Barbecue is a casual full service restaurant with a neighborhood feel. We have a rustic, yet homey decor throughout in the main dining space. The patio is covered and comfortable year-round. We are not limited to BBQ and can create almost anything that you desire. Just ask us!!!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 249-5000
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Highland
  • Cross street
    Amsterdam Ave.
  • Parking details
    D.B.A. Barbecue has an adjoining lot as well as a lot across N. Highland Ave. Parking is free.
  • Entertainment
    Live blues on Friday and Saturday from 8:00-11:00
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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167 Reviews
  1. Darren

    Atlanta Metro

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating at DBA Barbecue. The food was great. Service was great. Went for brunch. Also had the unlimited mimosas.

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  2. StevenAJ

    Atlanta Metro

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time at D.B.A was great. The food was tasty. Good size portions. Service was excellent. Perfect environment to spend with family and friends.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    I think they were having an off night. The food was good but the service was a bit subpar. They also seemed to be down a host/hostess too, so there was some confusion at the entrance. I left a bit disappointed which was a first for me.

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  4. DNewberry

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    After reading the menu, I was really excited about the HOUSE BLOODY MARY - Pinnacle vodka with house made Bloody Mary mix. But what I watched, was a bartender make our bloody Mary’s with zing zang (which I can do at home). We requested salted rims and I asked for extra lime… we received one wedge of lemon each, which was either old or previous/accidentally frozen. Beyond that, not a sliver of celery, or an olive, or any other garnish. When I ordered brisket I was asked if I wanted flat/point/mix, I thought that was cool, so I went “mix”. I only received point, which was good, but not what I ordered. In addition to our server, the Brunswick stew was definitely a highlight.

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  5. Trav

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The staff was very nice and pleasant to deal with. I ordered the brisket chopped (lean), 12 wings (6 lemon pepper and 6 garlic Parmesan), creamed corn, collard greens and Mac & cheese. I tried to order the beef ribs but there was a $17 UP-CHARGE! The brisket was amazing, highly recommended. The wings on the other hand was very subpar. The lemon pepper weren’t any good, they lacked seasoning. The garlic Parmesan didn’t really have any flavor as well. The creamed corn was decent, I’d pass next time. The max and cheese was better than I expected. The star of the entire meal was the collard greens. Top 5 in Atlanta for sure. I’ll have to order a pint next time. Overall it was a good meal, I’d opt in for another meat next time. I would recommend visiting for those who want a quieter ambiance.

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  6. DuaneS

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Food was good but the service was very slow. It was Father’s Day so that may have been a factor but it shouldn’t have been that slow. It took about 20+ minutes for my mother to get her dessert which was just a cobbler.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was okay. Everything was spicy (and I like spicy foods) including their sweet bbq sauce. Overall, the food was just okay, but our waitress was very nice (even though I got the complete wrong meal) and was really what saved the experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful brunch at DBA. Sat on the back porch. Tables nicely spaced. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Chicken and waffles were very good. Shrimp and grits spicy but not overpowering. We all enjoyed our brunch.

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  9. AlisonS

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch meal with the family and we appreciated being able to choose an outside table. Our server was lovely and kept up with numerous requests from our group of six.

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  10. nicks

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was amazing. Service was just ok. Would definitely recommend for great bbq.

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  11. TimC

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent. My wife loved the lemon pepper wings and rib combo and I was very happy with my chopped pork and rib combo. We also ordered the deep fried pickles. Would certainly recommend DBA if you like BBQ.

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  12. DennisBTR

    Mississippi

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and a great server. I wish I would have known they were having trivia on Friday night. I would have gone another time. Nothing more aggravating than trying to enjoy a meal with friends and constantly being talked over by the trivia host.

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  13. LauraM

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Seemed like no one was in charge. Half the staff was sitting around folding napkins while a huge line formed at the door. No one to greet you and no one to say good bye. We could never find our server. Had to ask for basics, like napkins and silverware. We ordered beers but they did not make it to the table until after the food hit. The food was lacking flavor but tasty enough. It was just a really bad ambiance as if the parents were away and the kids were in charge of the house, and nothing really good was going on. We wont be back. Too many other well run establishments to visit.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First timers! The service was good and the food was quick to come out. Everything was fresh. I would highly recommend

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  15. robertm

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food

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  16. Mimi

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I enjoyed eating at DBA. It is also happened to be Trivia night and that was fun. I had the brisket and hubby had the 4th rack of ribs. The brisket was delicious. The flavor was spot-on. I think the ribs were beef so they had alot of meat. The ribs were tender but the flavor was just ok. Now the sides were Outstanding. We had collards, baked beans, potato salad, and the onion rings. I will definitely be back!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The trivia guy was asking question about pornography. I was eating dinner with my 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter and our friends 8 year old son. This was unexpected and inexcusable! I will not be back.

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  18. Janet

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and value—and so yummy! A definite go to!

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  19. owltrack

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food

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  20. David

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great time and Great food, the waitress seemed to be upset that we had a semi large party. And she continued to rush us to order and then everything we requested they were out of on a Friday at 6 🙄 luckily we’ve eaten there before and know they food is usually good and they didn’t confirm my reservation hence I didn’t get my reward points smh

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  21. 22yrsinMidtown

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2012

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great ribs. Fantastic nachos. Delicious moonshine slushies. Love this place!!!

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  22. rtfatl

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2012

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    My 1st time at DBA. The restaurant wasn't very crowded but was pretty noisy. It was hard to hear the other person at times. I had the chopped pork which was probably close to the best I've had in Atlanta. I had the cream corn side, which wasn't as sweet as I like, but I'm sure is tasty to some. I also had the brunswick stew which was horrible and bitter. Ironically, they were out of mac & cheese & green beans, 2 of my fav side options, & they were getting ready for a super bowl crowd?? I also had the beef chili nachos as an appetizer which was very good. The banana pudding for dessert was ok, but I'm not sure it was much better than what you would get from a box. I'm not sure I would choose it over Fox Brothers, but I prefer TX bbq.

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  23. GR9262018

    Charlotte

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2012

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    White whiskey and deep-fried bacon...? Yes, please.

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  24. delish

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2012

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    The food was good. It is not a place you go for atmosphere or fancy dining for what it is, it does it well!

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  25. GretchenF

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2011

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Waiter told us the ribs were fall off the bone, they were not. Pulled pork did not have much flavor, had to use the sauce to add flavor. Service was excellent and sat down immediately.

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  26. YankeeDINER

    Atlanta Metro

    79 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2011

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Very loud music. Not a fun place to meet with friends.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2011

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    You can't mess with GREAT BBQ -- and it's hidden in VaHi at D.B.A. -- the brisket falls apart, the ribs are smoked to perfection, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better pulled pork in all of Atlanta. They should consider renaming it "Pulled Porque," it's just that good. We'd be remiss in failing to mention that all of their sauces are spot-on as well!

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  28. Scott

    Atlanta Metro

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2011

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. I had the recommended spare ribs, they were a little tough and held fast to the bone. Otherwise, the food was reasonable for the price.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2011

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    decent bbq - not the best - but decent. great service

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  30. NatinATL

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2011

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Better BBQ than average. Fried Okra not so good and grits seemed salty. Fried green tomatos were a bit red. On the other hand the Brunswick stew was on the sweet side but in a good way. Ribs and chicken were good as well. The fries were great..nice and crispy

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2011

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a birthday party here and everything was great. The food, drinks, service were all outstanding! Will definately be back.

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  32. Cassie

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2011

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Bad: Chopped chicken had bones in it for 2nd visit in a row. Patio is pretty boring. Good: Good value, great appetizers.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2011

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The pulled pork was good and I am grateful to have a B-B-Q restaurant in my neighborhood. There is however better Barbeque in the Atlanta area but none as convenient as this. I think the restaurant is a great addition to the Virginia Highlands area

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  34. hokiecub

    Charlotte

    23 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2011

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    On a 95 degree day in Atlanta the AC either wasn't working or the management decided to let their patrons suffer. A miserable experience. We won't be back.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2011

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Nice relaxed and casual atmosphere. Smoked turkey and brisket were moist and flavorful. Loved the Georgia muscadine wine, a true southern wine. Service was well timed, without numerous interruptions or long lags without service. Easy acess and parking, a real find in VAHI. Will definitely return.

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  36. entakg

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2011

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Little noisy, but food well worth it.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2011

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great BBQ! The smoked tofu is yummy.

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  38. JanB

    Atlanta Metro

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2011

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was our first time to visit D.B.A. Barbeque. It was Father's Day so was very busy and noisy but the barbeque was very good. We will definitely return and looks like they have nice outdoor seating area as well.

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  39. SusanP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2011

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    While the food was tasty, it was cold. We had a party of 6 and all of our plates were cold. It would have been ok if it were just warm, but icy is unacceptable. If I'm eating a hot dish I expect it to be close to that. I mentioned our chilled plates to the waitress and she said she would mention it to the staff so that our next round of food could be hot. That didn't happen and we ended up pickin over our food. Thank goodness for alcohol and good company. Other than, everything else was fine.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2011

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Looking to try BBQ that was convenient for all so thought we would try DBA BBQ. Had my mouth set on all the BBQ attributes, Bruns Stew, smokey meat, big Banana Pudding desert. The smell was great and things were looking promising. The fried pickles are a great starter as were the pimento cheese deviled egss, Now that's different! I got the pulled pork plate and while tender, the meat was lacking that really smokey flavor. The stew was really more of a bean/corn soup so I wouldn't call it Brunswick stew. And while the pudding was very tasty it was a limited portion, as were many of the sides, a smaller prtion than you may expect at a BBQ joint. It was good, just different, not your traditional BBQ.

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FAQs

D.B.A. Barbecue does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. D.B.A. Barbecue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 249-5000.

D.B.A. Barbecue is rated 4.5 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for D.B.A. Barbecue

1190 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Amsterdam Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Highland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Burgers, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    D.B.A. Barbecue has an adjoining lot as well as a lot across N. Highland Ave. Parking is free.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live blues on Friday and Saturday from 8:00-11:00
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (404) 249-5000
  • Catering
    We Cater! Please see website for details.
  • Private party facilities
    DBA Barbecue is a casual full service restaurant with a neighborhood feel. We have a rustic, yet homey decor throughout in the main dining space. The patio is covered and comfortable year-round. We are not limited to BBQ and can create almost anything that you desire. Just ask us!!!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 249-5000
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