Best Brunswick stew
Harold's beloved Brunswick stew
YOUR PICKS
1) Harold’s
You say, “Harold’s. After over thirty years of eating all manner of BBQ in the South, there’s no better. It’s so good I should say it again: Harold’s.”
3) Fox Bros.
4) Fresh Air
5) Wallace BBQ
The Brunswick stew at Harold's with a few treats to go along with it. The cracklin' cornbread is a must.
1) Harold’s
Dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman says, “A big bowl of tomatoes and corn, with tons of shredded meat and a hint of spice, just like my father used to make. Warm, never hot. And no potatoes or beans, and that’s just as it should be.”
3) Fox Bros.
4) Community Q
5) Dreamland
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FLADAWG
April 27th, 2010
9:25 am
Old Hickory House followed by Harolds. Whoever said Smokey Bones (Steve), you have no idea how great stew should taste.
Barbecue Pooh
April 27th, 2010
9:26 am
Shane’s is the worst I’ve eaten,Harolds’ is a fan favorite but much to thin,Fresh-Air in Jackson & my mother’s is the very best.
Stew lover
April 27th, 2010
9:27 am
J.R.’s Loghouse in Norcross. Same family and same family recipe as the Old Hickory Houses but better ingredients.
Ashley
April 27th, 2010
9:28 am
The Barbeque House-Austell, GA & Smokey Bones
Muscle Lover
April 27th, 2010
9:30 am
Old Hickory House!! I got a mouthful of aorta. I think it was the left vintricle. They don’t waste a thing!
Win
April 27th, 2010
9:33 am
Vandy’s in Statesboro!
caren
April 27th, 2010
9:35 am
Two Brothers in Ball Ground
Steven Daedalus
April 27th, 2010
9:37 am
The Cabin on Kingston road in Rome.
Cherry
April 27th, 2010
9:38 am
Harold’s BBQ or Speedy Pig in Fayetteville
John
April 27th, 2010
9:39 am
I agree with Kelly, Fat Matts is the best!!
hotbraves2004
April 27th, 2010
9:40 am
Mine is – so they say. Recipe available upon request. Made with chicken, beef and pork.
icalhoun
April 27th, 2010
9:41 am
Fox Bros, hands down.
mamiefone
April 27th, 2010
9:42 am
Fresh Air in Jackson or Athens. Crowes in Madison
Ostrich Racer
April 27th, 2010
9:42 am
Harold’s, by a mile. Sprayberry’s is good, too, though.
atlsoccermom
April 27th, 2010
9:43 am
Fat Matt’s has the best…..Shane’s is a close 2nd!!!
Teri
April 27th, 2010
9:47 am
You’re all wrong! Rib Ranch on Canton Hwy in Marietta!!!!
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Left wing management
April 27th, 2010
9:48 am
What are you people talking about? Of course, it’s Williamson Bros in Marietta!!
Rivergreen
April 27th, 2010
9:49 am
Amo’s BBQ at the intersection of Hwy.’s 372 and 369, just south of Ball Ground has the best ! Amo’s is a small place, a typical “hole in the wall”, that serves great food with outstanding service.
cdimitrious
April 27th, 2010
9:50 am
Williamson Bro’s without a doubt. best flavor stew. taste like their great bbq sauce. doset taste like a vegitable soup like most of these others places being named do.
Sandy
April 27th, 2010
9:54 am
Bilbo’s BBQ in Bremen. Best I’ve ever eaten.
Hester
April 27th, 2010
9:55 am
Beachcomber on St. Simons
jackie
April 27th, 2010
9:55 am
I don’t know about the best but the worst is sidekicks in rockmart
Teri
April 27th, 2010
9:55 am
Hambones in Hapeville
Matthew Smith
April 27th, 2010
9:55 am
The Smokin Pig in Valdosta!!!!!!!!!!!!
DJ
April 27th, 2010
9:58 am
HICKORY HUT in Dallas, GA!!!!!
MJMaulsby
April 27th, 2010
9:59 am
Scott’s Walk-up BBQ in Cartersville.
Brunswick stew is not mushy. You can still see and taste the tomatoes and meat. Of course, I love everything that Scott makes!
Karl
April 27th, 2010
10:01 am
Sprayberry’s in Newnan!
Willie Henderson, Jr.
April 27th, 2010
10:04 am
Red Benton in Conyers, Ga. Best in the state of Georgia. Completely homemade stew.
Susan
April 27th, 2010
10:09 am
The BEST, hands down, is Melear’s BBQ in Fayettteville. Close second (the original owner’s of both got their stew from the same guy) is Wallace’s in Austell.
SWATL
April 27th, 2010
10:11 am
Harold’s on the south side!
Honest Lady
April 27th, 2010
10:11 am
HAROLD’S BARBECUE!!!
And Kerri, you can try either the original in Lakewood or the new one that just opened in Mcdonough.
Jgsu
April 27th, 2010
10:11 am
Shanes’s taste like tomato soup! Check our Speedy Pig in good ol’ Fayette Co, Ga!
JR
April 27th, 2010
10:12 am
Fat Matt’s
Rob
April 27th, 2010
10:12 am
Definitely “Harold’s” on McDonough St
Sara
April 27th, 2010
10:15 am
Harold’s without a doubt has been consistently wonderful for years.
Brad
April 27th, 2010
10:17 am
Harold’s – Nothing beats dippin that Cracklin Bread in their Brunswick Stew!
breamking
April 27th, 2010
10:18 am
Harolds with cracklin bread is the best. It is the measuring stick in our area. Other than say something else has probably never had it.
Tina
April 27th, 2010
10:19 am
The Blind Pig, Athens, GA
S Brown
April 27th, 2010
10:19 am
Harold’s in downtown easily the best. you people posting chains..please
Rob
April 27th, 2010
10:22 am
Billy Dee, Harold’s is as close to Vandy Boyd’s in Statesboro as I’ve had in Atlanta. Grew up eating Vandy’s in Statesboro and had looked for my replacement in Atlanta. Harold’s is it!
james
April 27th, 2010
10:23 am
Crowes Bar-B-Que in Madison,Ga and Maebobs in Irwinton,Ga
Steven
April 27th, 2010
10:25 am
Pig N Chik
bill brannon
April 27th, 2010
10:27 am
i know is is a long trip but if you want the best stew in the land ,,,,,,venture to the red rooster in harper, kansas
Paddy
April 27th, 2010
10:32 am
Shanes, don’t care for anything they have. Everything is so very average. Old Hickory has been doing it a long time and it only gets better with age.
Bill
April 27th, 2010
10:33 am
CLEARVIEW BBQ in Columbus
Jan Kemp
April 27th, 2010
10:33 am
Harold’s.
Have you kicked your dawg today?
Paddy
April 27th, 2010
10:34 am
James I am sure those two places are good but this is the best in the Big A.
ronniet
April 27th, 2010
10:34 am
HAROLD’S LAKEWOOD
flygirl
April 27th, 2010
10:35 am
Old South BBQ in Smyrna