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Dead End BBQ

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Knoxville

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Dead End BBQ

8.6^/10

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Ranked #2 for BBQ joints in Knoxville
"Good BBQ, brisket and sweet potato fries are on point."(17 Tips)
"Try the macaroni and cheese as well as the banana pudding."(5 Tips)
"Dead End Mac Attack with 1/3 ribs add on is amazing."(3 Tips)
"Burnt ends, Mac and pimento and the best BBQ sauces!"(3 Tips)

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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 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 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 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 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 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.
MarioSeptember 20, 2016
Try the Tennessee Beef And Cheddar Sandwich - Holy crap the is great sandwich. Great brisket. (via @Foodspotting)
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 RiveraAugust 10, 2014
Pulled pork, Mac & cheese and okra for sides! Jalapeño cornbread not great, get the southwestern!
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 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!
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 SantineApril 29, 2019
Order the Dead End Mac Attack. It's pulled pork and mac and cheese ALL IN ONE!!
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🤦🏻‍♂️
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 TaylorMarch 1, 2014
Brisket anything. Wings are all great. Nachos are huge & perfect combo of ingredients.
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 MurphyJanuary 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you get a pulled chicken sandwich, try putting Wild Boar sauce on it. Its delicious!
Dena SmithApril 10, 2015
Mac Attack!! Best sandwich ever created....if you love comfort food then you have to try it!!
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.
Helen YuenSeptember 2, 2013
Best wings ever!! Got to try!! Naked smoked wings.
Mitch NortonMay 1, 2012
Can't beat their pulled pork sandwich. Awesome atmosphere, and great bbq, what else are you looking for?
JoPhotoMay 9, 2013
Awesome BBQ and great place for wedding rehearsal dinners too! The patio is perfect!
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 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 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.
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
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.
AutumnDecember 3, 2012
Get the mac and cheese and banana pudding. Brisket and pork are good.
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.
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
JamesNovember 27, 2015
901 quality BBQ in the 865!
Kat HostetlerJuly 25, 2015
Very nice the mac n cheese is awesome!!!
Drew CarsonAugust 15, 2013
Good BBQ, brisket and sweet potato fries are on point.
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.
Eric EdwardsMay 8, 2012
Try the BBQ Combo Plate - Beef Brisket and Sausage with Sweet Potato Fries and Greens
Jenny LoweMay 3, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Pimento Mac and cheese
Nicky YatesNovember 20, 2014
They do ribs and chicken right. Worth the stop.
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!
JamesNovember 24, 2014
Get the burnt ends and mac and cheese.
Josh WrightApril 4, 2013
$0.50 wings on Wednesdays. Get the spicy BBQ! Yumm...
Stephanie NelsonMarch 31, 2013
Excellent food and service! Worth the wait!
Julia HurleyAugust 18, 2016
We always overeat here. In a good way!
ZombieOctober 9, 2014
Good brisket, but it's more expensive than it should be. Sweet P's is better.
Frances McmillanSeptember 18, 2014
Great food. Just down the road from where we live
Ryan MaloneyFebruary 7, 2012
Listen to Beth. She is amazing and will steer you to the promised land of food.
Movies On Paper Studio ProductionsMarch 30, 2015
Dionne Fields favorite place to celebrate a upcoming birthday.
Curtis JollyFebruary 9, 2012
Tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were dry. Will give it one more shot another time.
Lindsay SmithJanuary 29, 2012
Ribs are to die for, and the jalapeño corn bread!
Nathan NeaseAugust 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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