So far my favorites are - Restaurant: Fox Bros. - Order Counter With Tables: Bump's - Take Out: Heirloom Market.
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Scoring: Meat 1-10, Sides 1-7, Bread 1-4, Presentation 1-3, Exterior 1-3, Interior 1-3. Total: 30 pts.
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Angel's BBQ
Savannah, GA
Order counter with three tables
Pulled Pork Special (slaw on sandwich)
with mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 1, Exterior 3, Interior 2. Total: 19 pts.
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Anna's BBQ
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Ribs Lunch
with collard greens, cole slaw.
Two sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 5, Bread 3, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 21 pts.
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Archer's BBQ
Knoxville, TN
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with stewed green beans, cole slaw.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 18 pts.
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Barn Smokehouse
Lilburn, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pork Sandwich Plate
with green beans, mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on counter.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 21 pts.
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BBQ Barn
North Augusta, SC
Order counter with many tables
Pork Loin Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 16 pts.
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Beaver Creek Biscuits & Barbeque
Lithia Springs, GA
Order counter with many tables
Bar-B-Q Pork Sandwich
with french fries.
Mild & hot sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 16 pts.
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Big Daddy Que
Loganville, GA
Order counter with a three tables
Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, slaw.
Variety of sauces on counter.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 2. Total: 18 pts.
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Big Shanty Smokehouse
Kennesaw, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Smoked Pork Platter
with beans, slaw.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Bone Lick BBQ
Atlanta, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Pulled Pork Sandwich (slaw on sandwich)
with mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 21 pts.
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B's Cracklin' Barbeque
Riverside, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, hash & rice, cornbread.
Vineger & mustard based sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 25 pts.
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Buddy's Bar-B-Q
Powell, TN
Order counter with many tables
Pork Sandwich
with green beans, hush puppies.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 17 pts.
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Bump's BBQ
Lilburn, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, cole slaw, toast.
Three sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 3, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 25 pts.
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Burnt Fork BBQ
Decatur, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, kale w/pecans.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q
Athens, GA
Restaurant
Buttwich Basket
with mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 17 pts.
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Collard Green Cafe
Stone Mountain, GA
Gas station counter with no tables
Chopped BBQ
with collard greens, mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 3, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 20 pts.
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Community Q BBQ
North Decatur, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, brunswick stew.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 6, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 22 pts.
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Crazy Ron's Bar-B-Q
Stone Mountain, GA
Order counter with picnic tables
Chopped Pork BBQ Plate
with mac & cheese, potato salad, cornbread.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 6, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 16 pts.
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'Cue Barbecue
Peachtree Corners, GA
Restaurant
Chopped Pork Sandwich
with sweet potato cassarole.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 6, Bread 3, Presentation 3, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 25 pts.
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Daddy D'z Bar-B-Que Joynt
Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with red beans & rice, fried zucchini, cornbread.
Hot or mild tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 7, Bread 4, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 2. Total: 23 pts.
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Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill
Gaffney, SC
Restaurant
Chopped BBQ Plate
with hush puppies, fries, potato salad.
Vinegar based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 3, Bread 0, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 16 pts.
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Dave Poe's BBQ
Marietta, GA
Order counter with many tables
Baby Back Ribs Plate
with mac & cheese, fried okra.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 21 pts.
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D.B.A. Barbecue
Virginia Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Sandwich
with sweet potato tots.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 21 pts.
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Fat Matt's Rib Shack
Atlanta, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Rib Sandwich
with mac & cheese, collard greens.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 18 pts.
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Fincher's Bar-B-Q
Macon, GA
Order window with stools at counter
Pig Special (slaw on sandwich)
with chips.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 5, Sides 2, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 13 pts.
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Foggy Bottom BBQ
Loganville, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Platter
with slaw, mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 23 pts.
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Combo Plate - pulled pork, ribs
with mac & cheese, green beans.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 6, Bread 1, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Grand Champion BBQ
Roswell, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, collard greens.
Tomato and vinegar based sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 22 pts.
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GrandDaddy's BBQ
Gafney, SC
Order counter with lots of tables
BBQ Sandwich
with mac & cheese, slaw topping, corn pups.
Variety of sauces at counter.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Greater Good Barbecue
Tucker, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, collard greens.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Heirloom Market Bar B Que
Cumberland, Atlanta, GA
Order counter, outdoor standup counters
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, green tomato kimchi.
Choice of variety of sauces.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 7, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 22 pts.
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Hickory Pig BBQ
Gainesville, GA
Dining room, three tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with slaw and stew.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 14 pts.
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Hometown Barbeque
Lawrenceville, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, fries.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 21 pts.
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Jack's Old South BBQ
Braselton, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Pulled Pork Platter
with slaw and bread pudding
Vinegar and tomato based sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 22 pts.
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J.B.'s Smokin' Pig Barbeque
Watsonville, GA
Order counter with lots of tables
Pork Plate
with mac & cheese and cole slaw
Variety of sauces on counter.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 1. Total: 20 pts.
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J.D.'s Bar-B-Que
Acworth, GA
Restaurant
Chopped Pork Sandwich
with fried corn on the cob
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Suwanee, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Sandwich
with fries
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 3, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 20 pts.
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Jim's Smokin' Que
Blairsville, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with potato salad, slaw.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 4, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 24 pts.
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Joe's BBQ
Blue Ridge, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with potato salad, mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 3, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 24 pts.
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J.R.'s Log House
Norcross, GA
Order counter with many tables
Chopped Pork Dinner Plate (1/2 size)
with sweet potato, corn on cob.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 22 pts.
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Little Barn
Lawrenceville, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
BBQ Plate
with stew, slaw, fries.
Vinegar based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 16 pts.
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Lovies BBQ
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, stewed squash.
Vinegar based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 6, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 23 pts.
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Moonie's Texas Barbecue
Flowery Branch, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, cole slaw.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 1, Interior 3. Total: 19 pts.
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Ms Betty's House Of Ribs
East Atlanta, GA
Order counter with four tables
Rib Dinner
with mac & cheese, collard greens.
Mustard sauce and sweet sauce.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 18 pts.
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The Nest
Kennesaw, GA
Restaurant with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, slaw.
Spicy and sweet sauces.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 24 pts.
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Old Brick Pit Bar-B-Q
Chamblee, GA
Order counter with many tables
Rib & Pork Combination Plate
with brunswick stew, cole slaw.
Vinegar based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 16 pts.
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Old Plantation Bar Be Que
Chattanooga, TN
Order counter, no seating
Pork Shoulder Sandwich (slaw on sandwich)
with potato salad.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 17 pts.
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Old South Bar-B-Q
Smyrna, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with potato salad, hush puppies.
Choice of tomato based sauces.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Pig-N-Chik BBQ
Druid Hills, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pulled Pork Plate (small)
with mac & cheese, hush puppies.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 19 pts.
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Praise the Lard BBQ
Buford, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, grilled grits cakes.
Variety of sauces at counter.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 20 pts.
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Red State BBQ
Lexington, KY
Restaurant with a dozen tables.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 19 pts.
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Sam's BBQ-1
Marietta, GA
Order counter with many tables
Pork Sandwich Lunch
with mac & cheese.
Tomato and vinegar based sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 21 pts.
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Shane's Rib Shack
Centerville, GA (chain)
Order counter with many tables
BBQ Pork and Ribs Plate
with mac & cheese, sweet potato fries.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 20 pts.
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Slope's BBQ
Roswell, GA
Order counter with many tables
Chopped Pork Plate
with mac & cheese, sweet potato fries.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 5, Bread 2, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 18 pts.
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Smiley's BBQ & Pizza
Raphine, VA
Gas station counter, no seating
Pork Special
with sweet potato fries.
Choice of vinegar or tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 17 pts.
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Smokebelly BBQ
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork & Smoked Sausage Combo
with sweet potato souffle and mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 6, Bread 2, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Smokejack BBQ
Alpharetta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Vinegar based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 6, Bread 3, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Smoke Ring
Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Platter
with mac & cheese, red cabbage slaw.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 7, Bread 1, Presentation 3, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Smokey Jack's
Norcross, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Pulled Pork Combo
with mac & cheese, cole slaw, toast.
Two sauces.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 5, Bread 4, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 23 pts.
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Spiced Right Ribhouse
Roswell, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
1/4 Rack Rib Plate
with potato salad, slaw.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 18 pts.
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Sticky Fingers Smokehouse
Chattanooga, TN (chain)
Restaurant
Rib & BBQ Combo - dry ribs, pork sandwich
with sweet potato fries, slaw, cornbread.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 4, Bread 2, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 25 pts.
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Sugar's
Chattanooga, TN
Restaurant
BBQ Butt Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 22 pts.
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Swallow at the Hollow
Roswell, GA
Restaurant
Chopped Pork Sandwich
with fried green tomatos.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 4, Bread 3, Presentation 3, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with cheddar grits and collard greens.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 9, Sides 5, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 22 pts.
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Tipsy Pig BBQ
Five Forks, GA
Gas station counter with 3 tables
Pulled Pork Plate (1/2 lb)
with potato salad, mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 2. Total: 19 pts.
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Twin Smokers
Atlanta, GA
Restaurant
Pulled Pork Plate
with mac & cheese and slaw.
Variety of sauces on table.
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Scores: Meat 10, Sides 7, Bread 1, Presentation 3, Exterior 2, Interior 3. Total: 26 pts.
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Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q
Marietta, GA
Restaurant
BBQ Pork Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 7, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 2, Exterior 3, Interior 3. Total: 20 pts.
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Wyatt's Country Bar-B-Que
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
Order counter, no seating
Chopped Pork Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauce.
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Scores: Meat 6, Sides 3, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 1, Interior 1. Total: 13 pts.
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Zeigler's BBQ
Acworth, GA
Order counter with a dozen tables
Jumbo Pulled Pork Sandwich
with mac & cheese.
Tomato based sauces.
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Scores: Meat 8, Sides 4, Bread 1, Presentation 1, Exterior 2, Interior 2. Total: 18 pts.
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Ranking by score:
26 - Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
26 - Smokebelly BBQ
26 - Smokejack BBQ
26 - Smoke Ring
26 - Twin Smokers
25 - B's Cracklin' Barbeque
25 - Bump's BBQ
25 - 'Cue Barbecue
25 - Sticky Fingers Smokehouse
25 - Swallow at the Hollow
24 - Jim's Smokin' Que
24 - Joe's BBQ
24 - The Nest
23 - Daddy D'z Bar-B-Que Joynt
23 - Foggy Bottom BBQ
23 - Lovies BBQ
23 - Smokey Jacks's
22 - Community Q BBQ
22 - Grand Champion BBQ
22 - Heirloom Market Bar B Que
22 - Jack's Old South BBQ
22 - J.R.'s Log House
22 - Sugar's
22 - Sweet Auburn Barbecue
21 - Anna's BBQ
21 - Barn Smokehouse
21 - Bone Lick BBQ
21 - Dave Poe's BBQ
21 - D.B.A. Barbecue
21 - Hometown Barbeque
21 - Sam's BBQ-1
20 - Big Shanty Smokehouse
20 - Burnt Fork BBQ
20 - Collard Green Cafe
20 - GrandDaddy's BBQ
20 - Greater Good Barbecue
20 - J.B.'s Smokin' Pig Barbeque
20 - J.D.'s Bar-B-Que
20 - Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
20 - Old South Bar-B-Q
20 - Praise the Lard BBQ
20 - Shane's Rib Shack
20 - Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q
19 - Angel's BBQ
19 - Moonie's Texas Barbecue
19 - Pig-N-Chik BBQ
19 - Red State BBQ
19 - Tipsy Pig BBQ
18 - Archer's BBQ
18 - Big Daddy Que
18 - Fat Matt's Rib Shack
18 - Ms Betty's House Of Ribs
18 - Slope's BBQ
18 - Spiced Right Ribhouse
18 - Zeigler's BBQ
17 - Buddy's Bar-B-Q
17 - Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q
17 - Old Plantation Bar Be Que
17 - Smiley's BBQ & Pizza
16 - BBQ Barn
16 - Beaver Creek Biscuits & Barbeque
16 - Crazy Ron's Bar-B-Q
16 - Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill
16 - Little Barn
16 - Old Brick Pit Bar-B-Q
14 - Hickory Pig BBQ
13 - Fincher's Bar-B-Q
13 - Wyatt's Country Bar-B-Que
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