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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Oak Ridge

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A photo of Calhoun’s Oak Ridge restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(142)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Oak Ridge
Booked 6 times today
We love Calhoun’s Oak Ridge! We drive from Nashville just to eat here, that’s a 2 1/2 hour drive one way. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Our waiter Blaze was top notch, had drinks ready before we could even ask. Very accommodating on requests. We hope we get him every time we come. But all the staff was friendly and helpful.
A photo of Calhoun’s Turkey Creek restaurant
4.3
Awesome(87)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Turkey Creek
Booked 1 time today
My wife and I visit for a late birthday meal. We both ordered the filet, which was delivered promptly and cooked to perfection. Waitress was attentive and courteous. Comfortable atmosphere. Meal pricing was comparable to similar restaurants.
A photo of Calhoun's Bearden Hill restaurant
4.3
Awesome(89)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Bearden Hill
Booked 10 times today
All the food was delicious and our waitress was very nice and efficient!
A photo of Famous Dave's - Knoxville restaurant
3.2
Good(4)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Bearden Hill
Famous Dave's is in Knoxville, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in Knoxville does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in Knoxville.
A photo of Calhoun's Pigeon Forge restaurant
4.3
Awesome(337)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Pigeon Forge
Booked 16 times today
Food was delicious. Server was very attentive. Wait was not long
A photo of Calhoun's Gatlinburg restaurant
4.0
Excellent(269)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Gatlinburg
Booked 29 times today
Our waiter Dylan, was excellent. And our food was delicious.
A photo of Downtown Flavortown restaurant
4.1
Excellent(791)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Pigeon Forge
Restaurant was unaware of reservation and Manager adamantly insisted it was walkin only. However other staff ensured we were served promptly. Server Karen was excellent, pineapple margaritas were excellent, food was excellent.

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  • Paul
    Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 23, 2026
    Our waiter Dylan, was excellent. And our food was delicious.
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    Calhoun's Gatlinburg$$$$• American• Gatlinburg
    •
    4
  • Stephanie
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2026
    We love Calhoun’s Oak Ridge! We drive from Nashville just to eat here, that’s a 2 1/2 hour drive one way. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Our waiter Blaze was top notch, had drinks ready before we could even ask. Very accommodating on requests. We hope we get him every time we come. But all the staff was friendly and helpful.
    More info
    Calhoun’s Oak Ridge$$$$• American• Oak Ridge
    •
    4.8
  • Rick
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 15, 2026
    My wife and I visit for a late birthday meal. We both ordered the filet, which was delivered promptly and cooked to perfection. Waitress was attentive and courteous. Comfortable atmosphere. Meal pricing was comparable to similar restaurants.
    More info
    Calhoun’s Turkey Creek$$$$• American• Turkey Creek
    •
    4.3
  • Nicki
    East Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 5, 2026
    All the food was delicious and our waitress was very nice and efficient!
    More info
    Calhoun's Bearden Hill$$$$• American• Bearden Hill
    •
    4.3
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