Up In Smoke BBQ

Gainesville, GA · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Gainesville
#19
of 360 restaurants
City Percentile
86%
rating percentile
Address
Up In Smoke BBQ, 984 Athens St, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone
(470) 290-5174
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Up In Smoke BBQ is a restaurant located in Gainesville, GA. It is one of 360 restaurants listed in Gainesville. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Gainesville city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #19 of 360 restaurants in Gainesville. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Up In Smoke BBQ

Up in Smoke BBQ is a new restaurant located in Gainesville, GA. We serve a large menu full of handmade burgers, hotdogs, wings and our signature smoked meats. All of our entrees are cooked-to-order so your food will always be fresh.

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 TopDawg Junk Removal · Nov 2025

I recently visited Up In Smoke BBQ, and it’s the kind of spot that truly delivers on flavor. The brisket was a standout — smoky, tender, and full of flavor. It had just the right balance of char on the outside, giving it that satisfying bite, while the meat inside was juicy and practically melted in my mouth. The ribs were equally impressive — perfectly cooked with a nice rub that added a touch of sweetness and spice. The meat came off the bone easily and had just the right amount of smoky flavor without being overpowering. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, with a rich, cheesy flavor that complemented the smoky meats perfectly. The baked beans were another highlight — sweet and tangy, with a bit of spice that added a nice contrast to the richness of the meat. The portions were

★★★★★ 5.0 C Steezy · Feb 2026

I can’t say I necessarily plan to come back to Gainesville Georgia. But if I do, I will be stopping here. Customer service was EXCEPTIONAL, and the food was even better. Baked Beans, and Collards came out HOT. And the brisket was tender as can be.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Lee Sisson · Mar 2026

Unfortunately the best part of my meal was the pre cut frozen crinkle fries! Ordered the pulled pork sandwich/stew and everything was beyond bland no seasoning what’s so ever sandwich tasted just of pickles and mayonnaise and the stew looked absolutely disgusting gave it a taste anyways and it tasted about as good as it looked! Not to mention lady at the front desk taking orders ignored me for 15 mins. Definitely first a first and last visit for me

★★★★★ 5.0 Chad Deckard · Dec 2025

Food fabulous! Brisket, ribs, pulled pork delicious and the bake beans are something special as well. Ordered the trio meat special with 3 sides and was impressed as the 4.9 raring is legitimate. The only thing that would be nice is a little more seating opportunities than available so the customer could dive into the fresh cut meats while their hot and delicious instead of bringing them home to get cold. That's all. Great people and little business there. We will definitely be back

★★★★★ 5.0 chris lee · Jan 2025

Looking for a new bbq spot and saw this place was new and had good reviews. The staff is super friendly and we chatted about the place while our food was being prepared. There is no sit down at the location so we had to eat away but no issue for me. I got the pulled pork sandwich combo and my wife got the slaw dog. My wife said she loved the dog and the slaw was super fine chopped and reminded her of her grandmother's slaw. The sandwich was good and the pork wasn't too dry and the sauce was a sweet tomato based which is my favorite style. The fries were crispy and seasoned well. We will be back to try the cheeseburgers that they told me were popular. If you're looking for a new spot to eat and support some good people, check it out!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

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