Once upon a time an NBC news crew came to town and they were looking for BBQ. We put out a dispatch and our readers, YOU, answered the call.
Since then, it seems that more and more BBQ joints have sprung up all over Knoxville.
So, which of those BBQ shops is your favorite?
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M&M’s is the best I have had in Knoxville. It used to be in a little shack on Middlebrook, but has moved down Middlebrook closer to Cedar Bluff. Great stuff!
I’m kind of partial to TD BBQ on Middlebrook. Famous Dave’s has excellent ribs, though and the cornbread is like dessert.
I’m a fan of Full Service BBQ in Maryville, TN. Where else can you eat BBQ in an old gas station?
T.D.’s BBQ off of middlebrook is by far my favorite in Knoxville. It took me seven years of living in Knoxville to find high quality BBQ here. Dean’s (owner) ribs are simply seccond to none.
I think Ott’s is the best in Knoxville… no question!!
I’ll second TD’s on Middlebrook.
I ate the ribs at Chandlers and had a meatgasm.
I second that Full Service BBQ is really good stuff. Already winning some competitions if I might add.
Normally I’d say M+M’s. Having gone there a few weeks back, I’ve decided they’ve kind of gone into a decline. F.A.T.S. is good stuff. The Backroom [where Lucille's used to be] is pretty fantastic.
Full Service BBQ has got it! The food is absolutely amazing. Plus, like Gavin said, it is in a old gas station. The two guys who started the business took an eyesore of Maryville and made a business out of it. These guys are progressive thinkers who a doing much more than just cooking meat on a grill.
There’s fixin’ to be a “new kid on the block”… or on the ROUXBARBARY COAST that is… Bruce Bogartz is opening a new venue to be known as ROUXBARBEQUE in the Rocky Hill area… should open in early sping 2010 if not earlier (we can always hope!) CANNOT WAIT!
I have tried every BBQ in Knoxville. Ott’s is beyond bland. I’d sooner eat Buiddy’s. M-M’s is okay, but he got his start trying to equal Brother Jack’s and really failed. F.A.T.S. is poor.
There is only one shining star in Knoxville and that’s Dixson’s off Magnolia. It’s as close to the original master Brother Jack’s as you can get. I imagine many people are not willing to go there for BBQ. If you don’t try this que, don’t tell me what is the best! It is hands down the best!
B&D BBQ uses BrotherJack’s sauce…the best!
B&D BBQ uses BrotherJack’s sauce…the best! located on rutledge pike
When visiting my Dad he treated us to T.D.‘s BBQ – It was just so perfect – and I over ate my welcome, so to speak…lol