Best Barbecue Restaurants in East Tennessee

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A photo of Calhoun's Bearden Hill restaurant

1. Calhoun's Bearden Hill

4.1

Excellent(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bearden Hill

Booked 5 times today

Busy Christmas Eve - we had made reservations in advance and were seated immediately. Our server was really busy but still very attentive and congenial. The food was delicious - congrats to kitchen, wait staff and management for enhancing our family time. Your presence at work on Christmas Eve was much appreciated and we do not take that for granted.

A photo of Calhoun’s Turkey Creek restaurant

2. Calhoun’s Turkey Creek

4.6

Exceptional(60)

Price: Moderate

• American • Turkey Creek

Booked 5 times today

The server did a good job on a very busy day and the food was great. Not sure if this is customary but we had to ask for bread.

A photo of Famous Dave's - Knoxville restaurant

3. Famous Dave's - Knoxville

3.7

Very Good(2)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Bearden Hill

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.

A photo of Calhoun's Pigeon Forge restaurant

4. Calhoun's Pigeon Forge

4.3

Awesome(247)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pigeon Forge

Booked 58 times today

Was seated immediately, thanks to Open Table. Server and trainee came and took our drink orders while we checked out the menu. After looking it over we knew exactly what we wanted, the Turkey Special. It was great! The servers kept coming back to our table to check on us. We will be back on our next vacation.

A photo of Calhoun’s Oak Ridge restaurant

5. Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

4.8

Exceptional(85)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Ridge

Booked 7 times today

Best meal and best service we’ve had there in two years. Really enjoyed it.

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