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Dead End BBQ

Dead End BBQ

BBQ Joint$$$$
Knoxville
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    Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Knoxville
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    Drew C.
    "Good BBQ, brisket and sweet potato fries are on point."(17 Tips)
    Roby R.
    "Try the macaroni and cheese as well as the banana pudding."(5 Tips)
    Hector D.
    "Dead End Mac Attack with 1/3 ribs add on is amazing."(3 Tips)
    Stephen P.
    "Burnt ends, Mac and pimento and the best BBQ sauces!"(3 Tips)
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  • Hector D.
    Hector DavidMarch 19, 2018
    Dead End Mac Attack with 1/3 ribs add on is amazing. Very filling and decent price for the amount of food and quality.
  • Ronnie H.
    Ronnie HolbertAugust 15, 2013
    Pulled pork, red white and bleu coleslaw and rocky top potato salad with corn bread. Delicious! Great food and friendly staff. Got here at 12:30 on a Thursday, this place is packed.
  • Renée M.heart icon on user image
    Renée MaggartNovember 15, 2017
    I've used Dead End BBQ for catering on two occasions so far- one big event and one small office lunch. Experience has been great, and catering manager Leah is fantastic to work with. Highly recommend.
  • Hakeem B.heart icon on user image
    Hakeem BilalJune 4, 2016
    Good apps, not good BBQ. - started with Nachos n Smoked wings (naked/buffalo) ribs, brisket, chicken, competition chicken, baked beans, and Mac n cheese. BBQ was dry but the sides and apps were good!
  • Katie J.
    Katie JohnsJuly 3, 2011
    Their Mac Attack Sandwich is amazing!!! Pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and caramelized onions on sourdough bread. I want to hug the stoner that came up with this. Phenomenal!!!
  • Joe W.heart icon on user image
    Joe WalkerAugust 16, 2022
    The ribs here are the best I have had and I have been to a lot of BBQ places across the country.
  • Mario
    MarioSeptember 20, 2016
    Try the Tennessee Beef And Cheddar Sandwich - Holy crap the is great sandwich. Great brisket. (via @Foodspotting)
  • Travis Q.
    Travis QuickJuly 14, 2013
    Bar-B-Queso and the macaroni & pimiento cheese are not to be missed. And the smoked sausage and homemade banana pudding are the best I've ever had.
  • Tess R.heart icon on user image
    Tess RiveraAugust 10, 2014
    Pulled pork, Mac & cheese and okra for sides! Jalapeño cornbread not great, get the southwestern!
  • Danielle N.heart icon on user image
    Danielle NuttJune 1, 2018
    George’s competition chicken, beans and smoked sausage, mac n cheese, burnt ends, the Mac attack sandwich with pulled pork -yum!
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LaGraveSeptember 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Everything. Everything is amazing! Mac Attack and the Beef & Cheddar are tasty sandwiches, the ribs are out of this world!
  • Stephen P.heart icon on user image
    Stephen PerleMay 21, 2022
    Burnt ends, Mac and pimento and the best BBQ sauces! Unfortunately George’s competition chicken is dried out. How does one dry out a thigh?! Ribs also dried out🤦🏻‍♂️
  • Shelly L.
    Shelly LohmannOctober 12, 2011
    Barbecue was fantastic, best in town, hands down. Jalepeno corn bread was tasty and BBQ sauces were homemade,too! Great atmosphere, great food.
  • Jenny LaVada S.
    Jenny LaVada SantineApril 29, 2019
    Order the Dead End Mac Attack. It's pulled pork and mac and cheese ALL IN ONE!!
  • James D.heart icon on user image
    James DeanMarch 27, 2015
    Great BBQ but a little pricey. Make sure to bring a spare shirt though, because the food was the bomb. #notmommascookin
  • Cori T.heart icon on user image
    Cori TaylorMarch 1, 2014
    Brisket anything. Wings are all great. Nachos are huge & perfect combo of ingredients.
  • Alexandra G.
    Alexandra GreenOctober 3, 2012
    This place is great if you love BBQ! I'm not a huge fan, so I got an average salad. Word to the wise: make sure everyone in your group is in the mood for BBQ before you go! Not many other options.
  • Michael M.
    Michael MurphyJanuary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you get a pulled chicken sandwich, try putting Wild Boar sauce on it. Its delicious!
  • Dena S.
    Dena SmithApril 10, 2015
    Mac Attack!! Best sandwich ever created....if you love comfort food then you have to try it!!
  • Helen Y.heart icon on user image
    Helen YuenSeptember 2, 2013
    Best wings ever!! Got to try!! Naked smoked wings.
  • Matt E.heart icon on user image
    Matt EverettMarch 4, 2013
    When they ask if you're interested in dessert, you are. I recommend the banana pudding, but I'm not sure you can make a wrong choice.
  • JoPhoto
    JoPhotoMay 9, 2013
    Awesome BBQ and great place for wedding rehearsal dinners too! The patio is perfect!
  • Mitch N.
    Mitch NortonMay 1, 2012
    Can't beat their pulled pork sandwich. Awesome atmosphere, and great bbq, what else are you looking for?
  • Kat C.
    Kat CoyOctober 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Seriously... Its all amazing. Don't get stuck on one thing because it all will rock your BBQ socks off!
  • Knoxville D.
    Knoxville DotcomMarch 30, 2011
    Review: Dead End BBQ delivers unforgettable ribs, prompt service, smokin' selection of meats. (4 stars out of 5) For the complete review from knoxville.com's Grub Scout, click "More Info." Read more
  • Tyler R.
    Tyler RickmanFebruary 16, 2013
    Congratulations dipshit! You did a two stage pour on my Guinness, and gave me a clover. Thanks for putting my stout in a cold glass, dick.
  • Patricia J.heart icon on user image
    Patricia JonesAugust 25, 2015
    I wanted smoked chicken so opted to try dead. They do have wings they classify as smoked but they are smoked then FRIED!!!! I expected SMOKED wings that are only smoked.
  • Joshua R.
    Joshua RogersMay 22, 2010
    Get the BBQ Sampler Plate (Pork, Brisket, & Chicken), with Red, White & Bleu Slaw, and sweet potato chips. The ribs are excellent, as well. Read more
  • Knick F.
    Knick FlaniganJune 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Macinator! It's a new sandwich on toasted sourdough bread with pulled pork and Mac & cheese.
  • Autumn
    AutumnDecember 3, 2012
    Get the mac and cheese and banana pudding. Brisket and pork are good.
  • Madison B.
    Madison BushellDecember 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Brisket is phenomenal; recommend any of the appetizers (esp nachos or pigskins); mac n cheese Read more
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    JamesNovember 27, 2015
    901 quality BBQ in the 865!
  • Kat H.heart icon on user image
    Kat HostetlerJuly 25, 2015
    Very nice the mac n cheese is awesome!!!
  • Drew C.
    Drew CarsonAugust 15, 2013
    Good BBQ, brisket and sweet potato fries are on point.
  • Eric E.
    Eric EdwardsMay 8, 2012
    Try the BBQ Combo Plate - Beef Brisket and Sausage with Sweet Potato Fries and Greens
  • Ruthie E.
    Ruthie EdwardsAugust 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    All the sides are awesome-- but the best are the pimento macaroni & cheese, sweet potato fries, and the red white & blue slaw.
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LoweMay 3, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Pimento Mac and cheese
  • Nicky Y.
    Nicky YatesNovember 20, 2014
    They do ribs and chicken right. Worth the stop.
  • Michael V.heart icon on user image
    Michael Von WahldeJune 2, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Check out the new menu! It now includes house favorites such as the Dead End Mac Attack and the BBQ Quesadilla!
  • James
    JamesNovember 24, 2014
    Get the burnt ends and mac and cheese.
  • Josh W.heart icon on user image
    Josh WrightApril 4, 2013
    $0.50 wings on Wednesdays. Get the spicy BBQ! Yumm...
  • Stephanie N.
    Stephanie NelsonMarch 31, 2013
    Excellent food and service! Worth the wait!
  • Zombieheart icon on user image
    ZombieOctober 9, 2014
    Good brisket, but it's more expensive than it should be. Sweet P's is better.
  • Julia H.heart icon on user image
    Julia HurleyAugust 18, 2016
    We always overeat here. In a good way!
  • Frances M.
    Frances McmillanSeptember 18, 2014
    Great food. Just down the road from where we live
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MaloneyFebruary 7, 2012
    Listen to Beth. She is amazing and will steer you to the promised land of food.
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    Dionne Fields favorite place to celebrate a upcoming birthday.
  • Lindsay S.
    Lindsay SmithJanuary 29, 2012
    Ribs are to die for, and the jalapeño corn bread!
  • Curtis J.
    Curtis JollyFebruary 9, 2012
    Tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were dry. Will give it one more shot another time.
  • Nathan N.
    Nathan NeaseAugust 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything
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