5 BEST Smoky Mountain BBQ Joints

12 Bones Smokehouse

This barbecue joint is artsier than you might expect, making the long line a little easier to stomach. They don’t take reservations or get political when it comes to the best BBQ varieties–they’ll cook them all.

Trotter’s BBQ

Specializing in the Eastern Carolina whole hog barbecue, add-ons include pimento cheese, hush puppies, and creamed corn. Get the sampler platter to savor the most of the menu. One even comes with the classic Southern catfish.

Birchwood Hall

The sophistication of Birchwood Hall doesn’t take away from the Southern charm in the dishes. We were drawn to the catfish roll, a reinvention of the lobster roll.

Birchwood Hall

The sophistication of Birchwood Hall doesn’t take away from the Southern charm in the dishes. We were drawn to the catfish roll, a reinvention of the lobster roll.

Little River BBQ

The building is bland, but the same can’t be said of the food or the views. Tucked alongside the Little River, the chefs believe “old-fashioned is the only way to prepare real southern BBQ.” Grab a platter or a sandwich, and try the fried okra for a Southern staple.

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