Fresh Air Barbecue

Jackson, GA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Jackson
#10
of 57 restaurants
City Percentile
80%
rating percentile
Address
Fresh Air Barbecue, 1164 GA-42, Jackson, GA 30233
Phone
(770) 775-3182
Website
www.freshairbarbecue.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sat

Fresh Air Barbecue is a restaurant located in Jackson, GA. It is one of 57 restaurants listed in Jackson. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Jackson city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #10 of 57 restaurants in Jackson. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Fresh Air Barbecue

TRADITIONAL PIT-COOKED GEORGIA BARBECUE. Known nationwide for its slow cooking methods and award winning barbecue, made from pork ham, slowly cooked in our wood burning pit overnight, and served fresh daily with a savory tangy tomato and vinegar... More

Hours

Friday8 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Henry Morrison II · Oct 2025

Best BBQ in Georgia for Decades!! Atmosphere, Grill/smoker inside! Rooms are smoke filled! Outstanding aroma from the time you open the car door!

★★★★★ 5.0 bryan @ UltraClean · Jul 2025

Absolutely love this place. You smell the smoke from the pit as you walk through the door. There are wood chips on the ground outside & the whole atmosphere just sets it off... The staff is super friendly & the barbecue & Brunswick stew are absolutely the best....

★★★★★ 5.0 Renee · Feb 2026

We were a ROWDY bunch at this place. They handled it with grace and kindness. We love Southern Pit!

★★★★★ 5.0 Johnny Chaffin · Mar 2025

One of if not the best BBQ eateries in Georgia, located just south of Jackson. The only BBQ sold is pork and it comes with a vinegar-based sauce which is very good! I always get the “Special” which is two sandwiches, chips and a drink. Their sweet tea is really good. It’s great that old BBQ establishments like this one are still around! I’ve seen a lot of long-running BBQ companies go under in the last 10-15 years. Dean’s BBQ in Jonesboro was one of them. Stop by and have a taste of history, you’ll be glad ya did! Enjoy!

★★★★★ 5.0 Richard Johnson · Jul 2024

Exactly what I'd expect from a roadside BBQ stand in Georgia. Better than most. Staff were very friendly & polite even though they were slammed. Excellent meat & price. Very clean. Good Brunswick stew. It's not my favorite (I prefer a bit of corn & tomato), but it's good enough that I took a "to go" container. I live 70 miles from fresh air, so I won't be back anytime soon, but I'll be back for sure.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantRestaurant

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