Hootenanny’s at the Yard—Craft Barbecue Restaurant in Downtown Brunswick, Georgia

Brunswick, GA · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Brunswick
#18
of 246 restaurants
City Percentile
89%
rating percentile
Address
Hootenanny’s at the Yard—Craft Barbecue Restaurant in Downtown Brunswick, Georgia, 1708 Ellis St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone
(912) 222-1019
Website
www.hootenannysbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Hootenanny’s at the Yard—Craft Barbecue Restaurant in Downtown Brunswick, Georgia is a restaurant located in Brunswick, GA. It is one of 246 restaurants listed in Brunswick. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Brunswick city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #18 of 246 restaurants in Brunswick. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Hootenanny’s at the Yard—Craft Barbecue Restaurant in Downtown Brunswick, Georgia

At Hootenanny's at the Yard, in the historic downtown district of Brunswick, Georgia, you will find not only award-winning barbecue but an unmatched Brunswick experience. Dine outdoors in the screened porch or charming yard beneath the shade of oak... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Misty Jacobs · Nov 2025

I told them to pack it to go, but it smells so good that I couldn't wait to try it. How fast do you suspect I'll be driving home now? If you said VERY, you are absolutely correct. What's that? Jalapeño corn pudding. Why did I only order 1? UPDATE: I'm home. Let me just say this--- there's not another BBQ joint that could compete on even their best day. All the way to the takeout packaging and "fancy" cutlery. So smart packing in the brown paper box and bag. I drove home to the island and my food is ready to eat right out of the box. Omg I have not a single negative thing besides where have they been all my life? Would you look at that brisket? JUST LOOK AT IT!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ketsiree Tury · Nov 2025

I have to say I didn't expect too much whenever I see high ratings in a small town, but the pictures looked legit and the ambience looked great. Omg. Small town, "big city standard" flavors. I'm originally from Bangkok and I love rich flavors that are well-balanced. The brisket was amazing (I lived in Austin at one point) and the nachos were the best I have ever had. I don't like it when the chips get soggy, but even with all the sauce and toppings - the chips were still crunchy. Nice view of a historic courthouse and large portion as well 👍🏻 Worth a drive out of I-95. So good!

★★★★★ 5.0 RTN · Feb 2026

We had the chance to bring our entire office to Hootenany’s today, and it was an incredible experience. We had more than 14 people attending, and we worked with them ahead of time to get our orders set up so everything was ready when we arrived. From start to finish, the food was outstanding. I always judge a barbecue place by whether I need sauce for the ribs, and Hootenany’s absolutely delivered. The meat was moist, packed with flavor, and honestly didn’t need sauce at all. That said, the street corn deserves special mention. The sauce on the corn was so good that it ended up becoming my dipping sauce for everything else on the plate. This is a great spot for lunch or for a group meal. If you’re bringing a large group, a little coordination ahead of time is a good idea, and getting the

★★★★★ 5.0 Carissa Johnson · Sep 2025

After a family vacation on Jekyll Island, we stopped in Brunswick to eat. We were just browsing the map and decided to give this place a try. O. M. G. When i tell you I still dream about the brisket nachos at this place. I’ve tried to recreate them to no avail. The vibe was great, the food was awesome, and the memories of this place are top notch. Can’t wait till the next family vacation!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brian Leppard · Oct 2025

Phenomenal! This is next level bbq. I had the pork steak and Cajun creme special and it was so good! My wide was the Brunswick stew. All the flavors, seasoning and smoke were unique and not just the old same old BBQ..

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

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