We stayed in Kennesaw on our trip to Florida we ate here and had probably the best ribs we have ever had. This was an unique classic bbq joint. The portions of food were huge, and the meat was very tender and mouth watering. I would definitely recommend Big Shanty Smokehouse BBQ. Thanks for the great meal. We will be... More

We were traveling along "some road" and came upon Big Shanty. Decided since we're eating our way across Georgia with BBQ, let's stop here. Excellent choice. Ordered only the meats as we were on our way to a party. Had the pulled pork and half chicken. Both were very good, but the people there also put some chopped port on... More

We've lived in the area for 12 years and passed this place many times without stopping. I'm glad we decided to do so on one Saturday while running errands. I had the pulled prok while my wife had their ribs (shared sides of mac and cheeese, collards, slaw and baked beans). Everything was "righteous" - some of the best BBQ... More

I eat a lot of barbecue, and I travel far and wide to find the best. All I can say is, if you are ever within a reasonable distance of Kennesaw, GA and you love barbecue, don't miss Big Shanty Smokehouse, specifically the ribs. I went there for the first time with family and friends this week, but will go... More

Tried the sampler. Ribs are PERFECTLY cooked. Pulls away easily from bone, nice pink smoke ring. Brisket nice crust. Sausage tasty but on the dry side. Iceberg wedge salad with homemade bleu cheese dressing and bacon was good. Chicken moist and tasty. Beans were exceptional but collards just ok. Service was friendly and fast even though I added on to... More

This place is pretty good, not I can't gush about it like the other reviewers have so far. The pulled pork was very good, as was my wife's chopped chicken sandwich. The Brunswick stew was overwhelmed by the tomatoes. The choices of sides and desserts are modest. You order at the counter and they bring it out. Definitely worth the... More

Started going there when they opened and we go about once a week. I go on BBQ oriented vacations and have been all over NC, SC, TN, AL and GA trying different Q. Big Shanty has great ribs, pulled pork and you can even get "outside brown" chopped. The staff is really friendly and it's a family operation. They make... More

I have eaten here several times, have bought their bbq by the pound and have eaten their sandwiches from a stand at a festival and I have never been disappointed. I usually order chopped pork and you get a nice mix of outside and inside meat that is just the right amount of smoky and tender. It's also both lean... More

Big Shanty is absolutely awesome! We stumbled onto the Shanty a few months ago, and cant get enough! Try the sampler platter, it's a great way to try most all the meats. These guys rank as #1 BBQ in Atlanta on some other sites, and there is a very good reason for it. Very cool way of doing pork, make... More