Local Hometown BBQ

Buddy's bar-b-q, a place the locals love!

EXPERIENCE A TENNESSEE HOMETOWN BBQ TRADITION

Welcome to Buddy's bar-b-q

Buddy’s bar-b-q is a casual, family-owned and operated restaurant with locations in Hixson and East Ridge TN offering slow hickory-smoked BBQ, prepared the same way and smoked daily on site since 1972. Our menu includes our famous pork, chicken, hawg-back potatoes, wings, brisket, ribs, and more. You can expect fresh, never frozen meals with sides and desserts made from longtime family recipes. We promise good portions and great food at the best price!

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Buddy's Bar-b-q

Weekly Specials

Our Tuesday pulled pork dinner special with 2 sides, hush puppies, and a drink is always a big hit. Swap the pulled pork for smoked chicken for just $1 more! View all our specials below.

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Events, Catering, Family Packs

Let Buddy’s handle the cooking! Our Family Packs come with everything you need to enjoy a delicious family meal. From the main meat all the way down to the plates and the silverware, we can make dinner a breeze after a busy day. Need something bigger for a party, tailgating, or special event? We offer bulk orders and BBQ by the pound, as well as buffet-style catering menus for any occasion!

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Locations in Hixson and East Ridge TN

Dine-In, Drive-Thru, or Order Online To-Go

With 50+ years of barbequing experience, Buddy’s has the process down to a tee. Come on out to enjoy your favorite BBQ dishes in the comfort of our dining room or outdoor patio, or pick up a meal to take back home to the family with our convenient drive-thru and online ordering. Stop by Buddy’s bar-b-q — we cook it slow, but you get it fast!

Local Hometown BBQ

Welcome to Buddy's bar-b-q

Our Menu

Dine-In

Weekly Specials

Events, Catering, Family Packs

Dine-In, Drive-Thru, or Order Online To-Go

Hours

East Ridge Location

East Ridge

Hixson

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