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The Smoke Ring

The Smoke Ring

(Now Closed)
BBQ Joint$$$$
Castleberry Hill, Atlanta
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 3, 2014
    This Castleberry Hill spot opened late this Fall and is already a contender for some of the city's top barbecue. Go for ribs, brisket, jalapeno cornbread, and cocktails like the boiled peanut martini.
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    beau beljeanJune 10, 2017
    Go for the chicken wings as appetizers accompanied by house fried pickles. Then follow through with some ribs and order the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes tots! Bomb! Try also the local brews
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    The baked beans are heavenly: laced with burnt pork & molasses, they'd be a strong competitor at Chomp & Stomp. Crispy Brussels sprouts with maple syrup were an unexpectedly tasty combination. Read more
  • Austin R.
    Austin RussellNovember 26, 2013
    Pretty delicious. A really nice build out. Food was really great. I had the pork plate with a side of the bacon and blue cheese potato salad. There was so much on the menu I would have ordered.
  • Marlon C.
    Marlon C.August 27, 2016
    Ok, you have to try the smoked wings! No, seriously! These wings are like "CHANGE YOUR LIFE" kind of good..."SLAP YO MAMA" kind of good and don't fool around and have a Shiner Bock with them! Daum!
  • Damian D.
    Damian DensonAugust 30, 2014
    First time having BBQ where the smoked flavor is SO good that I don't want ANY sauce on it! Pork belly and creamed corned is amazing!
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    Todd WhiteOctober 12, 2014
    Wow, what great sides! BBQ was awesome but this is the place to take anyone who doesn't love the smokey flavors to. Really good brisket and peach cobbler rocked to
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    Small touches like Edison bulbs, barstools and chairs with a hint of steampunk, Mason jars, and bits of moonshine machinery fill out the sprawling place. Read more
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    Tana BabcockMay 13, 2016
    Potato salad side was actually really good. Also recommend the pig sty nachos. Whoa! Try the tea cocktail too - it was a crowd pleaser!
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    Kraig KittelMarch 29, 2014
    Best brisket I have ever had. You must order it n try white BBQ Sauce and sweet tangy sauce!
  • M. Chris L.
    M. Chris LangubNovember 3, 2013
    Good start for a tasty local pub. Mini ahi taco, fried green tomato, and teriyaki infused fried ribs go well with beer.
  • AnnaLee A.
    AnnaLee AbernathyApril 17, 2014
    Excellent pulled pork sandwich and the brisket melts in your mouth! Very cool atmosphere to grab a bite or a beer!
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    Louis MetcalfDecember 7, 2015
    Brisket burrito! Roasted Brussels sprouts w/maple syrup; Bleu cheese and bacon potato salad. Good beer and spirits selection.
  • Deborah F.heart icon on user image
    If you only care about food, great! It's outstanding! If you care about service, forget it! It's non-existent!
  • Chris H.
    Chris HrubeshNovember 1, 2013
    Fantastic ambience and delicious chef cooked/inspired Georgia BBQ.
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    Rachel McCloskeyFebruary 17, 2018
    The loaded potato salad was on point! Food & service was great!
  • Danelle J.
    Danelle JonesDecember 12, 2013
    If you're a bacon lover ask for the bacon marmalade with whatever you order. Its delicious with the mac n cheese.
  • Karmendi M.
    Karmendi MartinOctober 12, 2014
    Longest wait of my life. We had to wait an hour for our food and they didn't even make our meal free, but the food was good. If you have a few hours and you are hungry go to the smoke ring!
  • Collier H.
    Collier HatchettNovember 22, 2013
    Wow! This place is my new favorite BBQ place! You have to try the mac-n-cheese!!
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    Jessica EApril 6, 2017
    Bluegrass brunch first Sunday of the month. Live music starts at 1:00. $15 bottomless mimosas
  • Jeremy S.
    Jeremy SaleJanuary 20, 2014
    Great atmosphere, awesome drinks, spare ribs were tasty yet the pork tasted day old
  • K L.
    K Logan HairSeptember 23, 2014
    The aftermath. .everything was great!
  • Shawn
    ShawnDecember 18, 2013
    The name implies a smoking lounge, but it is actually a pretty good barbecue joint within walking distance of the office.
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    Charles .April 23, 2016
    Great food. Drinks and service
  • Stephanie G.
    Stephanie G.April 10, 2014
    Very good. Outdoor seating available too. Sweet Water on tap!
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    Lindsay WilliamsJuly 3, 2016
    BBQ is good. Desserts are good.
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    Lindsay WilliamsJuly 3, 2016
    Everything is good.
  • Lindsay W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay WilliamsJuly 3, 2016
    Good BBQ and large portions.
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    Tiffany NicoleNovember 13, 2017
    Everything we tried on the menu was amazing! Customer service sucked
  • Krista M.heart icon on user image
    Krista MillerJanuary 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the wings! And the brussels sprouts
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    Jamonte' ThomasMay 29, 2017
    Try the pork skins and the Smoke Ring Pig-N-Chick.
  • Robin B.heart icon on user image
    Robin BillingsOctober 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Show Stopper--delicious! The staff is really great as well.
  • Percy H.heart icon on user image
    Percy HolmesJuly 25, 2017
    Trust me, it's all good!!
  • Louis M.heart icon on user image
    Louis MetcalfDecember 7, 2015
    Brisket, bbq pork, great sides.
  • Jen R.heart icon on user image
    Jen RossignolFebruary 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the wings, baby back ribs, and brussel sprouts!
  • Keyur
    KeyurJanuary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome food and atmosphere!!! Best ribs in town!!!
  • Susan B.
    Susan BanFebruary 2, 2014
    The food was good. Super tender chicken and brisket!
  • Nia K.heart icon on user image
    Nia KnowlesFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love love love trying all the Vodka drinks :)
  • Cody G.heart icon on user image
    Cody GreerOctober 11, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Jordan is the chef and makes a mean pulled pork sammich!!
  • Rebecca H.
    Rebecca HammondJuly 6, 2017
    I was extremely disappointed in the fact that I could not get potato salad or baked beans WITHOUT BACON!! Not everyone eats bacon, they were out of creamed corn.1 flavor here , Bacon
  • Jay B.heart icon on user image
    Jay BatsonMarch 20, 2015
    Try the deviled BBq eggs!
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillNovember 19, 2014
    A good BBQ spot in downtown Atlanta.
  • Jackie S.heart icon on user image
    Jackie SmithJanuary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    staff was great as well as the food!
  • Alan S.
    Alan SomphonephakdyAugust 29, 2014
    Bbq. Trying to limit my con food court intake
  • Carrie B.heart icon on user image
    Carrie BurnsOctober 6, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the wings and the eggs!!
  • Julie G.heart icon on user image
    Julie GoodwynOctober 27, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Get the Pig Sty Nachos. A yummy treat for four!
  • Sheila B.
    Sheila BarkwellMay 11, 2014
    The fried pickles were yummy :)
  • Rebecca H.
    Rebecca HammondJuly 6, 2017
    The chicken was very dry. Not everyone eats bacon . My grandmother from south made wonderful potato salad without bacon. No diverse flavor profiles. I won't be back👎🏻
  • Jessica N.
    Jessica NeelyJune 2, 2014
    The food was okay. Not the best bbq I have had but not the worst. They need a little more seasoning on the sides and do not get the 1/2 chicken.
  • James E.
    James EstesDecember 26, 2013
    Deviled Eggs, Mac Cheese, Cray!
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