Highlands Smokehouse

Expansive yet focused BBQ menu, check. Dog friendly patio. Check. Nice draft list. Bingo. Friendly staff, a win. I've had my fair share of bbq and i will say im not sure this is actually where this restaurant shines. We only tried ribs and brisket tacos, but the meat in either was good but not great. However my collars greens were sensational, the mac and cheese we bought to go lives up to its reputation, and even the fries were stand outs. I suspect they make their own ranch from scratch as the herbs seem especially fresh. Also oddly enough the chicken tenders we got for my son were some of the best we've had anywhere. He loved them. I know it seems like i give out 5 star reviews rather freely, but its also part of the American way. I reserve 4 stars for places i would begrudgingly go

The staff is extremely kind and helpful. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor deck seating that is dog friendly outside. The food is very good and they have a rotating selection of draft beers. We ordered the Thanksgiving combo package, and I have never had a turkey that was smoked so perfectly. Besides are very large and fit for a family. Everything we had was excellent. We've had their barbecue in the past, which is always been good.

Tried this place for the first time last month, and it instantly became our new favorite BBQ spot. We drive all the way from Franklin just to eat here! The atmosphere is great, and the service has been consistently amazing—even when they’re packed. I’ve had the chopped pork platter (so good), and the mac & cheese is phenomenal. BBQ places can be hit or miss with mac & cheese, but theirs is definitely a hit—highly recommend trying it. On our most recent visit, I ordered the brisket sandwich (pretty sure it was the marble cut?) and it was incredible—so tender. My husband got the naked wings and loved them too. My mom gets the brisket + shrimp tacos and loves them. Highly recommend if you’re in Highlands!

This was adequate barbecue for a small town. The brisket was stringy/chewy. The chopped pork was flavorless and dry. The ribs were the best meat we tried, tender and with a good bite. The sides were good, especially the exceptional mac and cheese. Prices were good. Service was efficient, though felt a bit stingy. After ordering $95 of food they took three minutes to ring me up separately for $1 after I asked for bread.

We stopped at Highlands Smokehouse for a quick lunch on our way home, and wow - so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Everyone was so kind and clearly proud to be part of the team. Two gentlemen behind the bar were prepping for service and saw me taking photos - rather than just smiling and moving on, they took the time to tell me the story behind the renovation, showed me some of the original roofing, and even gave us a peek at the cozy outdoor area with a fireplace and overhead heaters. That level of hospitality really stood out! And the food? Absolutely delicious! We shared the pulled pork nachos (topped with all the good stuff) and a trio of tacos (2 chicken, 1 brisket), and let me tell you - we did not leave hungry. The portion sizes