B.E. SCOTTS BBQ

Simple yet exquisite! I needed to kill some time, so I pulled in, and I’m glad I did! I had the bbq sandwich combo, $9.30 after tax. Their idea of a “medium “ sweet tea is bigger than most larges. The pork was perfectly cooked and tender. You have a choice of slaw, vinegar or mayonnaise; and a choice of sauce. The medium sauce has a kick. You order from the counter, and wait a few minutes, and then it’s ready. The dining area is large and comfortable. This is a popular place on Friday evening.

Counter-order spot with one of the best pork sandwiches in all of West Tennessee. Lightly smoked and incredibly soft and tender, you won’t find any char in their pulled pork—presumably a result of their smoking process and use of whole hogs. Piled high with choice of mayonnaise or vinegar slaw and hot or mild sauce, the sandwiches are a great value by themselves or in a combo with mustardy potato salad. Now serving tea in addition to canned cokes.

I had seen B. E. Scott's BBQ featured on episode of John Edge's "True South" food show on SEC Network around New Year's. Finally got there today and it was SO worth the trip (from Dickson TN). The pulled pork sandwich was great and the ribs were fabulous. I've eaten at BBQ joints in TN, AL, GA, and TX and Scott's ribs were probably the most tender I've ever eaten!

My partner order a regular bbq sandwich with mild sauce and a large sweet tea. They put hot sauce on his sandwich and forgot his tea had to remind them. I got bbq nachos and baked beans. The baked beans were good, but the BBQ nachos were inedible. The meat was soggy and and dripping water? Or something. The service and atmosphere was great just not the best food.

I only had the large pulled pork sandwich with hot sauce and vinegar slaw on a Thursday at lunch. This was my first time there. The sandwich was full and had a good flavor. It was $4.50. Employees were very nice and seemed to know most of the customers that were coming in for lunch including what they usually order which is a nice touch. The place has plenty of seating [see pics]. Only downside was the bathrooms were outside. They were clean but very, very basic. I would recommend at least a topping by one time and trying it out for yourself!

The pulled pork is amazing. I’ve had nothing like it before. So good that we had two large pulled pork sandwiches each, baked beans, potato salad and sweet tea. Friendly staff and clean environment. Worth every bit of the long drive. I won’t forget this place and will likely go back again soon.

I have to say I had high hopes for this place after seeing it on True South. BBQ was dry and not much flavor at all. Ordered large mayo slaw and small vinegar slaw to go with order and received all vinegar slaw. Tater salad was decent. Service was friendly.

An unexpected find on our way home. Whole hog pit bbq cooked daily. We were offered vinegar sauce which went great with the fatty pork. Great place, we highly recommend

This place has been on my list for a while now...ever since a friend told me about the place. I live a little over 2 hours away from here. I arrived to see quite a line forming so I hop in line and check out the menu. It's pretty simple...pork is the main emphasis here and whole hog BBQ is the name of the game. I ordered the Jumbo Pork Sandwich, Mayo Slaw, and Sweet BBQ Sauce on the side with potato salad. The food...EXCELLENT. I love how you have the option to get mayo OR vinegar slaw on your sandwich PLUS it's a fine chop and the sweet BBQ sauce is great. I got to see some of the hogs heading into the smokehouse...pretty cool setup. The food here is great and the service at the window for your order was efficient and friendly.

The best pulled pork and chopped pork I have ever had! Also loved the baked beans, sweet tea, and creamy coleslaw. Service was exceptional -the woman taking my order was very nice and friendly. Cute restaurant and welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

Actual whole hog bbq. Simple menu but very good. Chicken and bologna choices as well. Everything is made each day and when they're out of an item, they're out.

Good whole hog barbecue. Been open for many years. Family owned and friendly service.

Holy mother of God, if you order the whole hog ribs bring your family . 1 order can feed at least 4. very tender and awesome. Sweet bbq sauce is great. coleslaw is amazing. Truly a gem of a bbq place. very friendly staff!

I had really high expectations for this place after reading multiple reviews online touting it as one of the best Tennessee barbecue spots. Sadly, it just couldn't live up to them. Right of the bat when you walk in you feel unsafe because none of the staff is wearing masks, and customer mask wearing is not enforced in any way. That aside let's talk about the food. The two highlights were the baked beans and the price point. The baked beans ($1.50) were simply great, there's really not much else that I can say. Good balance of beans and meat. I guess the potato salad was ok, but I am not a "cold potato dish" lover so my friend ate that. Let's talk about the main course - the barbecue. Both the plate and the sandwich are both $4. You get a bit more meat with the plate, whereas with the sandwich you get a bun and slaw (either with vinegar or mayo). Their recommendation was to get it with mayo so I did. Once you bite into the sandwich the only thing I could get out of it was texture. The mayo didn't add any flavor to the slaw, and the pork was just... there. Same with the plate. It was not exactly tender, nor flavorful. The only way you can get any flavor is to drench it in their hot sauce which you are not given enough of.

This place is legendary for their whole hog pork BBQ. I don't eat pork, so I get the pulled chicken. It is absolutely delicious. On a bun, I put pulled chicken, vinegar slaw, hot sauce (made by Scott's) and ketchup and it is divine. I could eat this every day! My picky eater child loves it, too! Although I don't eat pork, everyone I know who has ever eaten this pork BBQ can't get enough of it. Also, if you want food from Scott's you better get there before lunch because they sell out quickly.

I grew up close to Jacks Creek BBQ (chester Co, TN) and thought there was "no other", but Scotts BBQ in Lexington, TN is #1. From just a sandwich (pulled or chopped) with slaw and hot sauce to a full catering menu including their smoked chicken and fried pies...Scott's never disappoints.

I was told this place had the best BBQ in all of Tennessee. I do have to admit...it is pretty darn good. They specialize in whole hog. I love the fact that they were very willing to drive all the way from Lexington, TN to Linden, TN for a catering event that I had for my doctors. They were on time and the BBQ was wonderful!!! Everyone raves over the pulled pork and said that Scott's is the only place they Go for "Good" BBQ! They definitely have a loyal following out here in West Tennessee! Now as far as having the "best", I'm not sure that I agree. But try them for yourself and see how they rate in your book! I am positive that you will enjoy them no matter what!

This place is amazing! Great people who are friendly! The food is so good!!!!! All the way from the bbq to the slaw!!!! Delicious!!! I try & go every time I see they are open!

I reached out to B.E. Scott's about a month ago before my trip to let them know I'd be in the area on June 29. I asked if they could hold onto some barbecue for me . They generously agreed and suggested that I contact them again on the morning of my visit. I did, speaking with owner Zach Scott via telephone. He was very kind and promised to reserve something special for me. When I arrived I was treated to a sandwich made with middling meat (the pork or bacon cut from between the ham and shoulder of a pig). I added a little slaw and both kinds of barbecue sauce (one is a spicy, vinegar-based sauce while the other is a thicker, sweeter offering). I added a side of beans and washed everything down with a big cup of sweet tea. After my meal Zach was kind enough to take time out of his busy day to show me where the magic happens and to talk with me about barbecue and life. The experience was absolutely the highlight of my day and one of the best parts of my trip. These folks couldn't have been more friendly. They work hard, doing whole hog barbecue the right way. Highly recommended and absolutely worth going out of your way for.

You won't be disappointed eating here. Very efficient workers. Clean atmosphere, friendly staff, meet and greet local people and others passing through. Food is great ! I order their small sandwich with chopped bbq, vinegar slaw sweet and sour sauce, chips, coke and dessert if any. Try it out!!

On my way to Nashville and I stopped by Scott BBQ to see how good they were because I was intrigued on whole hog bbq. The staff was nice and quick with my order. They had a nice set up with lots of seating and fun decorations everywhere. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and 1/2 lb of pulled pork on the side. The pulled pork was on the dry side, so I didn't care for that. But that bbq sauce was sooooooo gooooddd! It had a nice tang and kick to it that I liked a lot.

I still like the food, but the woman is very rude and unprofessional. I have a service dog. She told me to get out of her restaurant that she was not going to lose it because I wanted to bring a pet inside. I explained that he was a service dog. She wanted me to provide her with his paperwork. I explained that if she would go to www.ada.gov that it would explain my rights and hers. It would have taken less than 5 min to read, she argued longer than that. As the line behind me grew, she still insisted that I leave, I ask that she call the police. She said well since you have a vest I'll let you order. The ADA doesn't require a disabled person to have certification or even that the animal wear a vest.

Everything is great top to bottom, from the quality of the food to the warmth of the hospitality. On my next trip I'd like to educate myself on how to order something other than the sandwich though the sandwich was outstanding.

Love Scott's! Great food and they take care of their community. Cant ask for better food or service!

This is hands down the best pulled pork sandwich! The also do a fantastic job smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Highly recommended!

Incredibly good BBQ. Had the jumbo sandwich with mayo slaw and hot sauce, along with baked beans. Incredible. Easily top 3 best BBQ I've ever had, and definitely the best BBQ sandwich I've had. I'll go out of my way to eat here again!

I saw Scott's bbq on a tv show and wee we're heading to TN so I made the trip from whitbluff TN to eat there I wasn't disappointed!! Best pulled pork I have ever had!! I love the vinegar based sauce !

Amazing food for the price. I would go there for lunch everyday if its close to me.

This is absolutely the best BBQ around! We are not from here and had heard this was a great place to eat. We were not disappointed. Their BBQ is whole hog which you do not find very often. After eating there, we bought 10 lbs to take home with us. Staff is super friendly. If you ever make it to Lexington TN definitely stop by!!

One think Ricky Parker knew how to do is cook BBQ He is passed on but his son runs it and the food is just the same Best BBQ on this side of the Mississippi River This is one place where every time u eat BBQ you will compare it with Scott's BBQ

I was a firm believer that all BBQ restaurants were the same. I mean it's hard too mess up smoking meat as I do it myself all the time. This place though is by far the best. The open pit whole hog method has me rethinking. I'm only been there 3 times all 4-6 years apart. This last time I bought some by the lbs to bring home for others to try. All agreed hands down best they have had ever (if you travel the employees suggested they squeeze some fat over top to stop it from drying out, YUP good idea guys it was perfect in a cooler 4-5 hour trip back to St. Louis wasn't hot but a quick slow cooker for 30 minutes or so and it was awesome).

Can't say enough good about this place. Never had a bad meal here, the quality is excellent, and the service is exemplary. A definite must try!

This is a great small town bbq joint! They are traditional in their process in that they still smoke whole hog. The pulled pork is very good and juicy. They have a very simplified menu and really only serve pulled pork and newly added pulled chicken.

This is the kind of place I wish YELP had been around to help me find 40 years ago. Of course, cell phones hadn't been invented then, or smartphones, so I guess it's understandable. I've been going thru Lexington on the North-South highway and this restaurant has been on the East-West highway about 2 miles West from the main intersection in town. Lexington is one of those small towns in the South that you often pass through but it's not really a destination, usually. I sought out this restaurant after reading about it in a new book called THE ONE TRUE BARBECUE by Rein Fertel, which is a book devoted to pitmasters who cook barbecue in the whole hog style. Several chapters of the book are devoted to Ricky Parker who devoted his life to perfecting whole hog barbecue at Scott's Barbecue in Lexington, Tennessee. Unfortunately, Ricky died around 2 years ago but his sons carry on the business. The barbecue here is very well done. It does not have as heavy smoke taste as I would have expected. The taste comes largely from the sauce, a South Carolina style vinegar sauce with a strong Tennessee Hillbilly kick to it. The meat is served pulled, is tender and flavorful. Be aware that the mild sauce still has a very strong cayenne kick to it. The only menu choices are barbecue sandwiches, a barbecue plate is not an option. Beans, slaw and potato salad are offered as side options. The potato salad was very good, with a strong mustard element. I'll be detouring as I come through Lexington again if it's near a meal time.

I have been here three times now. Always so great -- fair price, excellent quality, friendly staff. I now have the order down haha, be ready when it's your turn!

This place is slap your momma good. Pulled off the highway on the way to Nashville to check it out. Really glad I did. I'm not from around here, but hope I make it back someday

Bbq was good, front counter guys were not much help. Didn't know exactly what or how to order and they didn't give us much info. It's defiantly hardcore pit bbq u can see the fire smoke from a few miles away.

Food is always outstanding. Prices are always decent. Wish they were open longer on the weekends.

We live near Houston, TX, and we were on our way home after a family vacation in the Smokey Mountains. Our teenage son heard about this place on you tube, so we stopped there for lunch, and it is amazing! I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich and the rest of the family ate pork ribs and pork sandwiches. We ordered sides of beans and coleslaw and everything tasted great! We were even given a tour of the smoke pits! It was well worth the drive for some amazing and very affordable Tennessee pork bar b que!

I cannot say enough great things about this place. I've had bbq from so many places over my lifetime, but this place takes the cake. They are one of the only bbq places left in the USA that uses the whole hog. But it's not just that the food here that makes the restaurant unforgettable, it's the family behind it. Zach, Danny, David, Terri are all some of the nicest, kindest people I have ever met. You can see and feel their passion in everything they do, including customer service. Their patrons aren't just customers, they're friends. Their love and kindness touched me in a way I can't describe. I live about 2 hours away, but I will definitely be back, even if it's just to see their smiling faces.

This is more of a barbeque sandwich shop than a restaurant. They serve pulled pork or chicken sandwiches with your choice of potato chips or grocery-store-style mustard potato salad. I ordered the "Jumbo" size sandwich and it was definitely loaded with meat. The pork is a bit plain and dry so be sure to order extras on your sandwich, like onion, the spicy sauce, and the vinegar or mayo slaw - the amount of slaw served on the sandwich was disappointing, about a tabelspoonful. They only serve refrigerated canned Coke products or bottled water, no cup of ice was offered.

I first ate BBQ at Scott's when Ricky Parker was a kid and 'ole Early was the MAN! Haven't been there in a while, but people I trust tell me its still some of the best old-fashion whole hog barbecue you'll find. Early Scott was the reason I always said that Lexington is the capital of BBQ.......whether it's North Carolina or Tennessee!

Got some pulled pork and whole hog ribs. It was OK, but I am not impressed. The meat was tender but lacked to me in the flavor department. I did however really like their vinegar based BBQ sauce. Bought a couple of bottles.

Was raised on this barbecue , litlerly the best in west tn hands down. Very clean and friendly , the prices are affordable.

Best BBQ you'll ever have!!! This place is extremely fair with prices and the food is delicious. Good ole fashion BBQ!

Never disappoints. The owner is a great guy, always friendly staff and the Bbq is second to none.

Some of the best barbecue money can buy! They often have to close early due to selling out. They've also started offering bologna on Wednesday's.

They have great bbq pork and slaw. Everything there is great. Only reason I didn't give it a perfect score was that's you get small containers on slaw and beans. Its so good that you need to have bigger containers to carry home because it goes fast when you get it home..lol

Was reccomended by locals - Tried it for lunch (Pulled Pork, Potato Salad) Excellent!! I eat alot of BBQ around the US I rank this in the top 6 of the places I have tried for Pork BBQ. Will be going back for lunch today before I leave town,

I was just passin through and decided to stop based on a local recommendation. From the outside, this place doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool you. This is serious bbq. As I walked in, there was a decent line to order. They get you ordered and served very very quickly. I didn't wait much at all. The people were very friendly even though it seemed a little busy. I got the pulled pork w/slaw and hot bbq. I love bbq and I am always searching for a place with a good sauce. This place nailed the hot bbq. Perfect for me as I love hot sauces. The sandwich was delicious. I gave this 5 stars because I can't give 6. If I swing through Lexington again, I will be back.

Bland BBQ, no smoke flavor. Possibly cooked next, to or in vicinity of, a fireplace. Heavily reliant on sauces. Friendly folks, though. They do a booming catering business. Of course what choice do people have?

Stopped here yesterday while passing through town. The building was pretty cool and nicely decorated. However the BBQ was the worst I have even eaten. It was COLD, dry, tough, and absolutely flavorless. I felt like it was leftover. The 2 drops of sauce they put on it weren't enough to make difference. When they asked what side I wanted I asked if their potato salad was mustard or mayo based. They said mustard. I told them I like mayo so I would take chips but said I'd like slaw on the sandwich. I had just heard them ask my buddy if he wanted mayo or vinegar slaw. Well guess what, they piled vinegar slaw on my sandwich soaking the bread into a soup. I ate about a third of the soggy sandwich using the toothpick as a fork. It's all I could choke down until my canned Coke ran out. They ONLY have pulled pork and chicken beast. No brisket, no ribs, no sausage. With such a limited menu it seems they could focus on what they cook and get it right. Last thing, there was signs in the store proclaiming, "We now have sweet and unsweet tea!" like the recipe to it was a lost treasure they had uncovered. The lady with us ordered it only to be told, "we aren't doing tea today." What?! Is it that hard to make? Did you once again misplace the recipe?

I've never been here, but I want to go some day! I watched a mini-documentary on YouTube about this family's business and I'm deeply touched by how much heart, hard work, and talent goes into the BBQ served. I hope to support this family's business the next time I'm in Tennessee!

We had Scott's cater our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. Everything was fabulous! They had all of the food ready on time and were so very kind during this entire process. We had pork for BBQ sandwiches, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans and potato casserole. Buns and sauces were also included. This was some of the best tasting food all around. The prices were also reasonable, but once again, the Tennessee hospitality was amazing!

The pork BBQ here is fantastic. We had some for a family event and it was a fantastic hit. It was hard for me to stop eating it. A nice smokey flavor that just melted in my mouth. Wish there was anything half as good as this in New England.

There are plenty of options when traveling from Memphis. I love having the opportunity to stop here for lunch. It's the best whole hog BBQ to be had. They also do a great job with large take out orders for special occasions and holidays. Get there early or call ahead. They sell out mid afternoon.

Love this place! Moved away for college and couldn't wait to come back to get a taste of their bbq. Friendly staff & excellent service. You won't be disappointed!

No AMEX. Pretty dang good pork BBQ. They cook whole hog which gives it a richer, fattier flavor - and keeps it moist. Dry BBQ is a jailable offense. This place is on several "best BBQ" lists nationwide. It's a classic hole-in-the-wall BBQ place with fantastically kind staff. It seems to go by several names, so hopefully people add to their profile here to get more info. I think you can only tell their hours by the "open" sign in their window.