Quaint spot with a charming rustic vibe, dishing up tender smoked meats, delectable sides, and creative cocktails in a lively atmosphere.
"Walk into this Virginia-Highlands favorite and you see all the familiar comforts: wood planks on the wall, bourbon bottles on the shelves, and UGA football on the TV. It feels like home. And while you’ll spot traditional terms such as “pulled pork” and “smoked brisket” on the menu, know that these dishes will be presented in fun, untypical ways. (See: brisket egg rolls.) That’s because Sweet Auburn BBQ owners Anita and Howard Hsu do their barbecue with an Asian spin. That those items, as well as other standouts like the spicy Szechuan lemon pepper wings, taste as good as they sound is a delicious bonus." - demarco williams, jacinta howard
"Siblings Howard and Anita Hsu started Sweet Auburn BBQ in the historic Sweet Auburn district’s curb market on Edgewood Avenue near downtown Atlanta. Now with a restaurant in Poncey-Highland, the smoked wings at both locations are still a favorite among the restaurant’s customers. Order the coconut lemongrass wings, which are reminiscent of a Thai soup or the Thai chili-style “Wu Tang” wings for a little heat." - Mike Jordan, Eater Staff
"While not technically a sports bar, this Virginia Highland favorite wins with fans because of $3 draft beers, UGA games on the tube, and delicious food. And while you’ll spot traditional terms such as “pulled pork” and “smoked wings” on their barbecue menu, know that these dishes will be presented in untypical (and rather good) ways. A prime example are lemon pepper wings tossed in an amazing Szechuan sauce. Who knew the combination of spiciness, smoke, and SEC football could blend so well?" - demarco williams, juli horsford
"Good BBQ, great cocktails, and grand atmosphere. Fun new takes on BBQ dishes, like the Carolina Pulled Pork Bowl - served over a bowl of stone ground cheddar grits, scallions, and house made BBQ sauce or pimento cheese wontons. Mouth-watering, to say the least." - Polar Notion
"Walk into this Highland favorite and you see all the familiar comforts—wood planks on the wall, bourbon bottles on the shelves, and the game on the TV. It feels like home. And while you’ll spot traditional terms such as “pulled pork” and “smoked brisket” on the menu, know that these dishes will be presented in fun, untypical ways. (See: brisket egg rolls.) That’s because Sweet Auburn BBQ owners do their barbecue with an Asian spin. That those items, as well as other standouts like the spicy Szechuan lemon pepper wings, taste as good as they sound is a delicious bonus." - demarco williams, juli horsford, nina reeder
