This is the best GA restaurant for good, cheap BBQ, new ranking shows
Smoked, juicy and chopped. Lathered in sauce or seasoned with a dry rub.
We’re talking about all things barbecue and it’s hard to go wrong with any type, sauce or way of cooking it. However, the Cheapism blog just found the best spot to go to in each state for good, cheap barbecue.
Here’s what to know:
Where to go for good, cheap barbecue in Georgia
In the Peach State, there’s no shortage of delicious barbecue spots, but finding one that is consistently good and on the cheaper side might be a bit of a challenge.
But the experts at Cheapism just did the work for us. The pick for good, cheap barbecue in Georgia is Southern Soul Barbeque located at St. Simon’s Island.
“Southern Soul Barbeque transformed a former gas station into one of Georgia’s most celebrated smokehouses, earning praise for both its food and relaxed coastal atmosphere,” said Julieta Simone with Cheapism.
Simone said that the pulled pork and other house-made meats always get good reviews from customers. Regarding the price, Simone said everything seems to be at a “reasonable price” even specialty plates and platters, which are fan favorites at this joint.
Other good picks for barbecue in Georgia
According to Yelp, here are some other great barbecue joints to try in the state:
- Holy Smokes BBQ in Dublin
- Shugg’s BBQ in Eastman
- Southern Heritage in Dublin
- Jim ‘N Nicks in Warner Robins
- Fresh Air in Macon
Have you ever been to this barbecue spot? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline "This is the best GA restaurant for good, cheap BBQ, new ranking shows."
