Big Shanty Smokehouse

Set in an old timber house, its postcard-perfect yellow exterior will allure you in the Big Shanty Smokehouse. Opened in 2008 by Chic, Sissy and Shannon Dillard, this family-run BBQ joint is a great option in town if you are hankering for good barbecue. Dig into their Steve's sampler, pulled chicken, smoked pork and beef brisket. They also have interesting daily specials or try their meat...

An interesting smoked salmon dip makes an uncommon, upscale starter, and ribs show good caramelization on the outside and a nice pink smoke ring that verifies their having been cooked slowly over wood, but our last tasting of them found they lacked seasoning. Fine pulled pork has lots of bark (outside meat), adding to the complexity. Only one sauce is offered---a purist's preference---and it's...

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A cute & cozy BBQ joint specializing in FRESH hickory smoked meats. Located just 1.5 miles from I-73, exit 273.

Set in an old timber house, its lovely exterior will allure you in the Big Shanty Smokehouse. Opened in 2008 by Chic, Sissy and Shannon Dillard, this family-run BBQ joint is a great option in town if you are hankering for good barbecue. Dig into their Steve's sampler, pulled chicken, smoked pork and beef brisket. They also have interesting daily specials. Try their meat specialties like spiral...