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“Not Quite The Quality I had Heard”

Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q
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Ranked #15 of 831 Restaurants in Marietta
Price range: £8 - £12
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Description: Good BBQ, good folks, and good times -- that’s what you’ll find here at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q. Grilling and cookouts have been a favorite family tradition of ours for as long as we can remember, and since 1990, we’ve shared that tradition with Marietta by serving up authentic, slow-cooked BBQ favorites, and we've loved every second of it! Whether you’re craving ribs, pulled pork, or a home-cooked brisket just like Grandma made, we’ll have your fix. Nothing makes us prouder than cooking up the best BBQ around for the best community there is. See y’all soon!
Reviewed 22 December 2017

We had lunch at Williams Brothers on 12/16/17. I had heard from several people how great this restaurant was supposed to be. We were not impressed. The Baby Back ribs were SWIMMING in sauce. Had I known that the kitchen was going to drown the ribs with sauce; I would have ordered mine dry. The Brunswick Stew was far from the best I have ever had; they should call it corn stew since the major ingredient was corn. I did order some (sauceless) brisket (to go), on my out, and it was the best item I received from this restaurant. If you feel the need to go; ORDER THE BRISKET without the bathtub of sauce!

Date of visit: December 2017
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Danny W, Owner at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2017

It's good to hear you enjoyed your brisket, Allan, but we're a bit disappointed to hear if the rest of your meal didn't live up to your expectations. Our Brunswick stew and ribs are popular items, and they usually come out just right. We want to be sure you're satisfied with everything, so don't hesitate to let your server know about any concerns. If you have anymore feedback, then feel free to reach out to us at management@williamsonbros.com. We appreciate you visiting and hope to have you back. -The Williamson Brothers

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Reviewed 20 December 2017 via mobile

A great place to get your BBQ fix when you are in the area!! Their pork plate is uptown-you will not be disappointed! Enjoy a true Southern doing experience!!

Date of visit: December 2017
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Danny W, Owner at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q, responded to this reviewResponded 23 December 2017

We're happy to be a great place to enjoy some BBQ, Stewart! Can't wait to have you back for another great experience. -The Williamson Brothers

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Reviewed 6 December 2017 via mobile

I have visited Williams brothers BBQ several times and the pulled pork is tender, juicy, very tasty with a nice natural smoke flavor. The sides are great the potatoes salad rocks. Very friendly staff and a setting of years ago a real traditional BBQ restaurant. I will be trying the ribs on my next visit. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you receive.

Date of visit: October 2017
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Danny W, Owner at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q, responded to this reviewResponded 11 December 2017

It's good to hear that you've been enjoying your meals with us! We're always happy serving you up some authentic BBQ. We appreciate the support and can't wait to hear what you think about your ribs next time! -The Williamson Brothers

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Reviewed 1 December 2017 via mobile

Went there last Saturday. They were busy but service was great. Got the combination platter and took home enough food for lunch the next day. Any of the meats and side dishes are very good and portions are large. On my list of local Bbq places for Saturday night.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Danny W, Owner at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q, responded to this reviewResponded 6 December 2017

We're happy to make your list, John! Sounds like you enjoyed everything including the portion sizes, which is great to hear. Thanks for the support, and we hope to see you again soon. -The Williamson Brothers

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Reviewed 27 November 2017

Not my first or last time here. We travel south several times a year and this is always a stop. Consistently great BBQ. The service is always fast and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. As much as I love the Q here, there is one thing that is better. The brunswick stew is life altering. You should serve this in gallon jugs..

Date of visit: November 2017
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Danny W, Owner at Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q, responded to this reviewResponded 2 December 2017

It's good to know that you've enjoyed some consistently great BBQ at our place, Dave! Hearing that you're a big fan of the stew is really awesome to hear too. We appreciate your support and look forward to the next time you're traveling through the area! -The Williamson Brothers

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