Big Dan's BBQ

Elizabethton, TN · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Elizabethton
#9
of 91 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Big Dan's BBQ, 633 E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone
(423) 542-2272
Website
www.facebook.com/Big-Dans-East-TN-BBQ-Company-1752276815048412
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Big Dan's BBQ is a restaurant located in Elizabethton, TN. It is one of 91 restaurants listed in Elizabethton. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Elizabethton city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #9 of 91 restaurants in Elizabethton. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Big Dan's BBQ

Family friendly locally owned down to Earth BBQ restaurant. We make our sauces, spice rub and BBQ & fixin's on location. We are happy to be in beautiful downtown Elizabethton, Tennessee and welcome y'all to give us a try.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Natalie Dlugosz · Jan 2026

If you havent been to big dans you must go! Everything is homemade and amazing!! Dan makes you feel so welcome every visit. If you like butterscotch his butterscotch pie is the absolute BEST!! I've tried more than half the menu and never had something that wasnt great! Best food in Elizabethton by far!

★★★★★ 5.0 djmagnify · Apr 2025

Nice little hidden gem in Elizabethton T,N. We was looking for a place and gave it a try and did it ever deliver. Got Sliced beef Sandwich, brisket Sandwich, fries and fried pickles. Both Sandwiches was amazing, alot of meat and a great smoke to them, the bbq was amazing not to spicy and not to sweet , the fries and fried pickles was good also. We will go back and visit when we are in the area again and wanting some good bbq

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Brittany Wood · Dec 2025

It was okay. The brisket had way too much fat that should’ve been trimmed. The Mac n cheese tasted watered down to me. The fries were fantastic. My husband ate the burnt ends, he said they weren’t soft and were tough to eat. Having 9 burnt ends and they had a solid inch 1/2 of fat is a little much.. I was surprised also about how greasy and fatty the brisket was to be a 20.00 meal, I also would expect a bigger portion than what I received. The lady working was really nice.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sizzlin' Games · Nov 2025

Dan & crew have been great to us and our crew over the years! We love stopping in for a meaty treat! Do come hungry as the platter sizes are HUGE with 2 sides! Pork, Beef, and Chicken are all offered! Visit our friends in Downtown Elizabethton, TN!

★★★★★ 5.0 Shannon Bull · Aug 2022

We enjoyed lunch at Big Dan’s after white water rafting at Wahoo’s. It was really good! I had the brisket (trimmed) and the others in our party enjoyed the BBQ sandwiches and burnt ends. The pies are made in house and are Great!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Beer ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Barbecue restaurantFamily restaurantIndonesian restaurant

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