Holy Smokes BBQ

Mmmmmmm, mmmm! Meat was amazing and tender. Sauce was great match and the employees (owners?) were accommodating and personal. Totally recommend it.

If you are looking for fancy, this place isn’t for you. Friendly staff, great pulled-​pork BBQ and awesome potato salad! No pretense, no fancy silverware, just great smoked meat. The choice of vinegar-​based sauces is a good compliment to the meat. I will go back again when in Scottsboro.

I had the small pork plate with potato salad and I also ordered a pork loaded baked potato! It was amazing, I love this place and will visit again if I’m in town again

Ribs are tender and falling off the bones. Price is reasonable but the sauce is average at best.

I can’t believe this place has all these glowing reviews. It was hands down the worst bbq I’ve ever eaten. A rank, old smell wafted up when I opened the Styrofoam box. The pulled pork must have been boiled because there was no blackened, smoky aroma, just an offensive smell of old meat. Then I tried the meat, and it was just as bad as it smelled; stringy and tasteless except for the nasty taste. Their bbq sauce was almost pure vinegar, watery with a few spices I guess. Potato salad and Cole slaw were pretty good, so was the tea. But the bbq was VERY disappointing.

Very yummy pulled pork! I had the pork nachos and I would definitely order them again! Generous portions and prices were good, I got out of there for $ 8 and was full. The owner was super nice and let us sample some fresh cooked ham– it was very good as well.

Very very good bbq. Had the lunch special. small sandwich, side and drink. Under $ 4 and very good! Moist meat and creamy slaw. Potato salad was sour cream variety and very tasty even though I don’t like sour cream potato salad. Baked beans very good says husband and very hot! Owners are there working and very friendly. Cute little building that looks like a bbq joint. Enjoy!

Excellent meat and excellent greens, with the best BBQ wings I have had, good flavor and tender. My wife and I were very pleased with the food and service. A small place, owner operated and don’t be put off by the size. This is where you can get good eats. We found it in Scottsboro on our way from Atlanta to Nashville. When we get close again, we will be stopping.

Barry (owner) is awesome and extremely hospitable. Cooks some good food as well. 1^st time in and Barry brought out a few ribs to try — excellent! Been hooked ever since. Lunch plates are very inexpensive. Looking forward to the meat and 3 buffet coming this fall. Don’t pass this little gem by, stop in for some good BBQ.

We had the full rack and 3 sides (baked beans, potato salad, and cole slaw). Baked beans and cole slaw was pretty decent but that potato salad was AWESOME!
The hot sauces at the table have a nice heat to them, tasting similar to Tabasco. I poured the hot sauce over my rack of ribs but it didn’t necessarily need it as the bbq sauce was wonderfully flavorful. Overall, a great experience and the service staff was so nice!

Was passing through town on a trip to Unclaimed Baggage, and found ourselves hungry. My wife called an audible on wanting bbq, so we consulted Unilocal and found Holy Smoke– and holy smoke did it live up to its name! The reviews were accurate and this was the best tasting dinner we’ve had on our entire cross-​country trip. Trust me when I say you need to order the large pork sandwich, slaw on top and the sweet heat sauce. The potato salad is also borderline magical. We got the pleasure of meeting the owner Barry, and had a great chat with him. Super nice guy and would be the best man to trust catering your party or your evening! He was in fact setting up for an engagement party as we were there. 5 out of 5! Thanks Barry!

The lunch special is great. $ 3.67 including tax and you get a sandwich, 1 side and a drink.

This place is amazing! The ribs were so tender and the BBQ sauce was just perfect! My favorite was the potato salad! This is a family owned place and the staff was really friendly!

Best ribs I’ve ever had! If you are in Scottsboro and don’t eat here, you have messed up. It is sort of hard to find but worth the effort.

I had to reset my Unilocal password as I had not used it for years so I can write a review about Holy Smokes. HOLY SMOKES! Move over Unclaimed Baggage Center — there is a new star in town. It is hands down the best BBQ I have ever had.
Fall-​off the bone ribs, great smoky flavor. The ribs alone could propel this establishment to BBQ-​dom. The potato salad is a must, especially if you like ranch dressing. It adds a little zing. I love this and I normally would not get potato salad with my BBQ as they are almost always predictably bland.
Also, great sweet tea. Friendly and courteous hosts/​owners. They made sure we were happy and gave us whatever’s left of the brunswick stew as there was not enough left for a full order.
I am still dreaming of those ribs. I may just hop in the car one day and drive 2.5 hours to Scottsboro for a long lunch.

«It’s so good, I don’t want it to end!» –said of loaded baked potato with pork.
We stopped here after a successful trip to the Unclaimed Baggage Center after recommendations from the staff. It didn’t disappoint!
The potato salad is a must-​have and the pork sandwich with slaw is amazing!
The owner was friendly and helpful, and he is committed to providing a great bbq experience.

Amazing food and friendly owner! We stopped by here from Atlanta to Huntsville for dinner on a Monday night.
Food and Helpfulness: After reading the recent reviews from other Unilocalers, we decided to get a rack of ribs and potato salad. Usually the restaurant doesn’t have ribs on Mondays but luckily, the owner had a rack of ribs for us! The waiting time was short, and I sipped on iced tea. The iced tea tasted delicious so I helped myself to a second cup. Once the ribs came out on a tray, we digged in. The sauce covered on the ribs was absolutely AMAZING and meat definitely tender and fell off the bone. Potato salad is sour cream based, definitely different from other ones but delicious as well. The owner was very kind and made sure we had everything that we needed so based on the delicious food and friendly owner, I will definitely return to eat here again!
Appearance and Hygiene: You can tell this is a local BBQ joint due to the size of the place and customers that come and ask for «the usual.» Owners remember names and orders of his patrons. The bathroom was in a clean condition. Interior of the shop is nicely decorated. Outside was also cute with pig statues. A very homey atmosphere overall and pleasant eating experience.

Couldn’t find an open restaurant around unclaimed baggage… thankfully none of the other restaurants were open bc this place has the best barbecue I’ve ever had! Must try if you’re in the area

Had to stop at Holy Smokes BBQ on my cross-​country drive. I couldn’t choose, so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich (with slaw Carolina style — try it with the «sweet heat»), a side of potato salad (apparently sour cream based, yum), and the generous proprietor allowed me to order a couple small ribs to try — the meat fell off the bone, the sauce spicy-​sweet perfection. Had a chat with the whole family behind the counter, the Union Pacific rolled by, and I’m back on the road.
A must if you find yourself in Scottsboro, Alabama!

I’ve lived in Texas for the past 6 years, and Texans pride themselves on great BBQ. There is some pretty delicious BBQ in Texas, but I have never had a rack of ribs that compares to Holy Smokes. The meat was smoked to perfection, with a perfect balance of flavor and moisture, and falls right off the bone. This is then topped with possibly the best sweet BBQ sauce glaze I’ve ever tasted.
The pulled pork and chicken are also good, but the ribs could make this little place famous. I also recommend the amazing potato salad as the perfect compliment to the ribs.
You’re doing yourself an injustice if you pass through this town without trying these ribs!