Dead End BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
Knoxville
Ranked #3 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, 2018Dead 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, 2013Pulled 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, 2017I'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, 2016Good 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, 2011Their 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, 2022The ribs here are the best I have had and I have been to a lot of BBQ places across the country.
MarioSeptember 20, 2016Try the Tennessee Beef And Cheddar Sandwich - Holy crap the is great sandwich. Great brisket. (via @Foodspotting)
Travis QuickJuly 14, 2013Bar-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, 2014Pulled pork, Mac & cheese and okra for sides! Jalapeño cornbread not great, get the southwestern!
Danielle NuttJune 1, 2018George’s competition chicken, beans and smoked sausage, mac n cheese, burnt ends, the Mac attack sandwich with pulled pork -yum!
Everything. Everything is amazing! Mac Attack and the Beef & Cheddar are tasty sandwiches, the ribs are out of this world!
Stephen PerleMay 21, 2022Burnt 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 LohmannOctober 12, 2011Barbecue 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, 2019Order the Dead End Mac Attack. It's pulled pork and mac and cheese ALL IN ONE!!
James DeanMarch 27, 2015Great BBQ but a little pricey. Make sure to bring a spare shirt though, because the food was the bomb. #notmommascookin
Cori TaylorMarch 1, 2014Brisket anything. Wings are all great. Nachos are huge & perfect combo of ingredients.- Alexandra GreenOctober 3, 2012This 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.
If you get a pulled chicken sandwich, try putting Wild Boar sauce on it. Its delicious!
Dena SmithApril 10, 2015Mac Attack!! Best sandwich ever created....if you love comfort food then you have to try it!!
Matt EverettMarch 4, 2013When 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.
JoPhotoMay 9, 2013Awesome BBQ and great place for wedding rehearsal dinners too! The patio is perfect!
Mitch NortonMay 1, 2012Can't beat their pulled pork sandwich. Awesome atmosphere, and great bbq, what else are you looking for?
Seriously... Its all amazing. Don't get stuck on one thing because it all will rock your BBQ socks off!
Knoxville DotcomMarch 30, 2011Review: 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, 2013Congratulations 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 JonesAugust 25, 2015I 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.
Try the Macinator! It's a new sandwich on toasted sourdough bread with pulled pork and Mac & cheese.
Joshua RogersMay 22, 2010Get the BBQ Sampler Plate (Pork, Brisket, & Chicken), with Red, White & Bleu Slaw, and sweet potato chips. The ribs are excellent, as well. Read more
Brisket is phenomenal; recommend any of the appetizers (esp nachos or pigskins); mac n cheese Read more
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, 2012Try the BBQ Combo Plate - Beef Brisket and Sausage with Sweet Potato Fries and Greens
Check out the new menu! It now includes house favorites such as the Dead End Mac Attack and the BBQ Quesadilla!
Ryan MaloneyFebruary 7, 2012Listen to Beth. She is amazing and will steer you to the promised land of food.
Movies On Paper Studio ProductionsMarch 30, 2015Dionne Fields favorite place to celebrate a upcoming birthday.
Curtis JollyFebruary 9, 2012Tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were dry. Will give it one more shot another time.
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Dead End BBQ
3621 Sutherland Ave (btw Hollywood & Mann)
Knoxville, TN 37919
United States
Knoxville, TN 37919
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(865) 212-5655
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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"Can't go wrong with the Chicken and Soul, Banana Pudding, Mac and Cheese, Cole slaw....yep EVERYTHING is great no bad choices here. You won't be disappointed 😎"
Jeff Delorme - 7.5
"Best BBQ in Knoxville. Killer sauces, potato salad, and beans. Try the spicy mustard!"
Donovan Dasher - 6.9
"Awesome pulled pork sandwhichs. Also pulled pork loaded baked potatoes!"
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