Reviews
Best service, BBQ sauce, and Fruit Tea I have ever had.
I know this is putting the cart before the horse, but I swear the first thing that comes to mind of Bobby Q’s is this: It seems that in the couple of decades of eating here I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes between ordering and plate on the table. That is pretty amazing given that the food here is so good, it seems such a little a time to prepare it. The staff have consistently been polite, attentive, and speedy. The sauce is so good, you want about half a bottle on your particular flavor of meat. I usually have either the pulled pork plate, or the beef plate, but the chicken and catfish on the odd occasion have been stellar too. Its a good sign when you show up anywhere near the standard meal times and you realize you are just going to have to wait in the LONG hallway/waiting area (usually no more than about 10 minutes though). That’s OK, it tells you just how good this place is. Locals already know this place, so for the rest of you I have to say, you will not regret eating here (save for possibility of eating too much). Remember to bring cash, still no checks or credit last time I ate here. If you like chocolate go for the fudge pie (if not, the banana pudding is equally fantastic).
C. Coffey
Kingston, TN
Kingston, TN
Enjoyed the Pulled Pork, Catfish and Sides!
Took my visiting mother for dinner and we enjoyed pulled pork sandwich, catfish sandwich, hushpuppies, slaw and steak fries. Large portions on the sides – we split them and had plenty of fries left over. Everything was excellent. Hushpuppies are THE best I’ve ever had anywhere and always order extras. Too bad we didn’t have room for the caramel-y banana pudding!
Elsie
Cookeville, TN
Cookeville, TN
Loved the BBQ, Ribs, Slaw!
Bbq, ribbs, slaw,fudge pie. THE SAUCES WERE PERFECT! Will try the catfish on the next visit. The sampler platter is huge, if we get it again, we will get one and order extra bread, to feed two. The banana pudding is different than I’ve had before, almost a caramel instead of vanilla pudding, but still great, I could only eat half! First world problems and complaints, right! LoL. Loved the place, can’t wait to be back.
Candi
Athens, TN
Athens, TN
Some of the Best BBQ Ever Had in a Restaurant!
Bobby Q’s is a really jewel! The proprietor is friendly and welcoming. The lines outside show its popularity. Above all THIS IS GREAT BBpuQ!
I had the combo platter and it was excellent!
Pork: Nice pulled pork. Bits of bark, most, flavorful and a little more smoke flavor than I’ve been finding at restaurants lately. Delicious!
Ribs: Bite-off-the-bone, not fall-off-the-bone. Perfectly cooked and not overcooked or mushy. Nice sweet-tangy sauce.
Brisket: very thinly sliced but holds together. nice pull and great flavor!
If you are ever in Cookeville, don’t miss this place!
I had the combo platter and it was excellent!
Pork: Nice pulled pork. Bits of bark, most, flavorful and a little more smoke flavor than I’ve been finding at restaurants lately. Delicious!
Ribs: Bite-off-the-bone, not fall-off-the-bone. Perfectly cooked and not overcooked or mushy. Nice sweet-tangy sauce.
Brisket: very thinly sliced but holds together. nice pull and great flavor!
If you are ever in Cookeville, don’t miss this place!
Guy K., Decatur, Georgia
Pretty Good BBQ!
On our way to North Carolina, our family decided to stop in Cookeville for lunch. We didn’t want the same old fast food so we decided to give this place a try. It was a dang good decision! We all had the pulled pork sandwich which tasted excellent and it was only 3.50 a sandwich… (Something you can’t beat considering fast food cost about the same)! The best part of the meal was the banana pudding! I would definitely recommend going!
Claire, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Went for the Hush Puppies, fell in love with Everything!
We stopped on a Thursday night with big group of native southerners, midwest and west coast diners, with advance reservations for 12, they quickly accommodated our additions of up to 17 people, from 7 to 83 years of age. With its Americana decor with a some Harley Davidson memorabilia thrown in, that really pleased the Milwaukeeans in our group we tried many of the entrees from their traditional pulled pork to grilled catfish, from vegan platters to deep-fried barbecued chicken (all 3 of those served, said it was “best chicken ever”.)
From spicy pool-slaw to sweet banana pudding, we loved it all and we drank lots TEA , sweet, unsweet and Lemon Tea – my favorite. We want to thank Kayla for her patience in keep track of about 16 separate checks and her wonderful service. It was truly a meal we will all remember.
I don’t know if this group will ever meet again in Cookvile, TN but I know if any one of us is travels through middle TN, we will go out of way to stop at this homey little spot.
I often hesitate to rate a place as one of the best meals ever, because I know my tastes do not often match others, but with so many different expectations- all satisfied, we can’t all be wrong.
From spicy pool-slaw to sweet banana pudding, we loved it all and we drank lots TEA , sweet, unsweet and Lemon Tea – my favorite. We want to thank Kayla for her patience in keep track of about 16 separate checks and her wonderful service. It was truly a meal we will all remember.
I don’t know if this group will ever meet again in Cookvile, TN but I know if any one of us is travels through middle TN, we will go out of way to stop at this homey little spot.
I often hesitate to rate a place as one of the best meals ever, because I know my tastes do not often match others, but with so many different expectations- all satisfied, we can’t all be wrong.
Mary Jo W., Bradenton Beach, Florida
Very Laid Back; Amazing Catfish
Stopped in while we were riding around simply because we hadn’t been yet. My brother in law lives in Cookeville and says it always smells amazing. We sat down in a very comfortable and cozy atmosphere and was greeted by a splendid waitress with light purple hair. (I’m so sorry I didn’t get your name, I know you told me what it was.) Anyway, she was an absolute delight. My husband decided to get the samples and I got a catfish plate. It came out in very short order and what a plate it was! HUGE portions!! I got okra and a baked potato (as did my husband) for sides. Amazing okra (I’m picky about my okra) and large pieces of perfectly fried catfish filled me up and I could barely finish! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the ribs he got (top 10 in the COUNTRY!) and we both left stuffed! We will be back!!
Heather S.
One of the Best Barbeque Places
Great Ribs, Sliced Beef Sandwiches, Slaw (Pool Room Slaw), Banana Pudding! Simply a great BBQ Restaurant. One of the best in the USA!
Jesse C., Cookeville, TN
Loaded BBQ Tater
This meal was amazing!! I had pork added to my bake potato along with bacon, cheese, sour cream and butter. So delish!! My husband opted for the pork platter and truly enjoyed his as well. Very clean. Very fast. Very friendly!!
Judy, Cookeville, TN