5 Best Barbecue Destinations Near Kingsport, TN

Amazing smoked BBQ can make your mouth water any time of year. These best barbecue spots in and around Kingsport, TN will satisfy your craving and keep you coming back for more.

Bare Bones BBQ

From Tuesday to Saturday, dive into all the indulgent barbecue you could want at this award-winning locale that’s taken home prizes ranging from “Best Décor” to “Best Non-BBQ Menu Item.” This dedicated team places a premium on quality, personally sourcing all ingredients and preparing extraordinary dishes with a combined 150 years of cooking experience. They’re always ready for special events and can accommodate all dietary restrictions.

Delicious pulled pork and pulled chicken are available in sandwich or platter form. Customers also love the incredible ribs and brisket, both served with bread and savory sides. Jalapeno and pimento-inspired burgers are on the menu too, as is smoked bologna. The smallest members of the family have their own selections courtesy of the kids’ menu, and the whole family should save room for the decadent dessert of the day.

Pratt’s

Famous around town for their holiday hams, Pratt’s also serves up a menu brimming with tasty barbecue. First up are the packed smokehouse burgers, with enticing options like High on the Hog Pulled Pork, a Texas-style beef brisket, the Texas Cheesesteak, and the Honeycup Ham Hoagie. Those barn platters are equally appetizing, hosting a half or full slab of ribs, barn-style catfish, Honest John’s smoked meatloaf, and much more.

Pair your entrée of choice with “side-kicks” that run the range from smokehouse beans to fried dill pickles to Southern-style coleslaw and collard greens.

Broad Street BBQ

Customers rave about the bountiful sauce options to go with their favorites, from sweet to spicy. They also appreciate the cooking techniques that have gotten smoked just right down to a science. If you’re on the hunt for brisket, wings, sandwiches, or generous pulled pork platters on the go, the order-out and drive-through option is made for you.

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Phil’s Dream Pit

Whether you’re a resident of Kingsport, fellow Tri-Cities Johnson City and Bristol, or nearby towns, you’ll find a barbecue haven that’s conveniently located at an equal distance from all localities. The tender, juicy, and gluten-free meats are cooked fresh daily, and the home-grown sauces (like Blackberry Fire) are so special they just had to be bottled.

Rib fans in particular will appreciate the choice between succulent sweet ribs or Memphis-style dry rub ribs. Loyal customers likewise have fallen in love with the unique pork wing.

Braaden’s BBQ

This spot has earned such an impeccable reputation that it’s a catering go-to in the region. Locals favor the beef, pork, and turkey briskets, Plus, the incredible combos featuring BBQ sandwiches, 100 percent Black Angus burgers, family packs, and more make any meal (whether served on-site or at your space) one to remember.

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