Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q

I really trust citysearch's ratings. Typically I haven't been disappointed yet. But the best BBQ in Atlanta????? It was good, got a full-rack. Someone wrote in their review that they don't remove the membrane on the ribs. This is true, and they are fatty. That being said, they are not fall of the bone either. However they are delicious, just not the best! If you want the best BBQ in the Atlanta area, go to Swallow at the Hollow in Roswell-hands down the best! Pros: Good BBQ-just not the best. Cons: Sides left something to be desired. more

My boyfriend and I enjoy eating out quite a bit, and often refer to Citysearch for recommendations. We have never been disappointed, until tonight. We are huge fans of Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Midtown and noticed that it placed 5th on the Best Barbeque list. Since Williamson Brothers was ranked as both the editorial and customer favorites, we couldn't wait to try it. We traveled from south of the airport to Marietta to find the ""Best Barbeque"" in Atlanta. We must have made a wrong turn somewhere along the way because we didn't find it at Williamson Brothers. First of all, the hostess was really dry and refused to look us in the eye when speaking to us. We started with an order of fried mushrooms. Although they were a bit dry, after drowning them in Ranch dressing, they were probably the highlight of the meal. Our ribs were brought to the table doused with half a bottle of super sweet sauce as if it was the chef's last dish effort to have something that was mediocre upon leaving the kitchen, somehow become slightly edible upon reaching the table. The ribs can be compared to thoste served at Atlanta chain restaurant Sonny's. They were flavorless, too tough, and lacked the smokiness found in great bbq. The baked beans were average in taste and were a bit too runny for me. If you prefer to surround yourself with a diverse group of people, this is not the place for you. Be prepared to watch the Fox News Channel and to see pictures of such ""icons"" as Newt Gingrich, Trent Lott, and Tom DeLay covering the walls. If you've never left Marietta, this barbeque is king, but if you are looking for the best barbeque in Altlanta, do yourself a favor and head on over to Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Midtown. Pros: Ample Parking, Big Menu for BBQ joint, Large Dining Room Cons: Barbeque, Service more

Overall I was impressed with WB. Glad to finally find a place that's not a chain restuarant and I don't have to drive to Cheshire bridge to go to. I ordered the sample plate since this was my first visit there. It was excellent and the leftovers reheated up well the next day. I also had the potato skins with pork. They were ok. I have had better, but still good. All of the meat was falling off the bones, which for me is a good sign of BBQ. Pros: Lost of parking, good service Cons: tables are small more

I don't get it! Everybody talks how good it is. I've been twice, both times bad food. i went back just to make sure I wasn't missing something. The brunswick stew is like soup! Not Good at all. I ordered onion rings and receives two, yes two rings! And the Bar b que, Well, lets just say, i'd rather do Sonny's where it has some taste and choice of sauce. Maybe it's just a habit for most. Go out and fine some que. There is alot BETTER out there!!!! Pros: nothing Cons: Awful!!! more

Maybe it's because I've been coming here for years, ever since I used to pick it for my birthday as a kid, but I love this place. They make my favorite brunswick stew and their bbq sauce is delicious and sold in stores. Some people I know aren't as crazy about this place but I'll always continue to go here until I'm disappointed. I don't think they're lacking in customers b/c every time I'm there it's packed, even lunch time. Pros: Great BBQ, Brunswick Stew, Quick Service Cons: Busy more

my quest for good barbecue in metro Atlanta continues... more

Anyone that knows Q will be dissappointed with the fatty low quality of Williamson's ribs. Not only is the meat quality lacking, the ribs are broiled. All and all I would have to say that this is without a doubt the worst BBQ I ever had, hands down! Even Southern California BBQ was better, and trust me they don't know Q like the south. more

They didnt remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. The sides were not very good. The sauce is only O.K. more

Hands down the best BBQ in the city. I read the other review about the service and I couldnt disagree more. My server was very kind and helpful as we had to wait about 45 minutes for another member of our party to arrive. They kept our drinks filled and they were prompt with our appetizers. Grade A service and A+ food. more

The food had very good flavor, the only downside was that it was served luke warm. Someone besides our server delivered our food, and the order was not right. When we finally got our order correct, we never saw our server again. She never checked back to see how everything was, nor did she ever clear a plate. We finished our food and waited an additional 5-7 minutes for our server to return. She didn't, so we went to the counter to ask for our check. Pros: Good parking, good taste, children friendly Cons: bad service more

I have heard people rave about this place, so i thought Id eat here for lunch.... It was crowded so I figured that had to be a good omen.... wrong. The barbecue pulled pork was dry. The sauce is good but you shouldn't have to douse your meat in it to make it tasty. And the sides.... the sides were really bad. They tasted like the sides you buy in large tubs at your local Kroger. Needless to say this place is waaaay over rated. I don't get it at all, but I don't know why Everyone Love's Raymond is the number one show either, so who am I to say. Drive to Pig-N-Chick in Sandy Springs, if you really want barbecue its worth it. Pros: Close to my house Cons: , Lousy sides, Crappy waiters more

Very good BBQ, some of the best in Atlanta. Good BBQ chicken and ribs. Pros: BBQ, parking, friendly wait staff more

Horrible service, only average food, and OVERPriced! Slope's BBQ in Woodstock has this place beat hands down! Cons: food quality, service, expensive more

Wow, what can I say that hasn't been said before? If you don't like the ""WB"" you just don't like Southern BBQ. Great food, plenty of it, smoked right on the premises. I recommend the All You Can Eat, Outside Chopped, Rings and Slaw combination. You will leave there stuffed and satisfied with barely enought energy left to nap in your office. Service is run-of-the-mill and the ambiance is little better. Who cares? It's the food you want. If you want ambiance, go downtown. Pros: Authentic BBQ, Terrific Value, Fresh Cons: Kinda' Grimy, Average Service, Dark. more

Anyone who rates this place low, clearly is does not know what they're talking about. From the Outside chopped Pork to the beans and slaw, this place is best anywhere hands down. They even have Port Nachos that are the mutts nutz. Go way out of your way to hit this place, its worth it. Marietta, Canton, and Douglasville. Pros: Sauce/PorK, ALL YOU CAN EAT, EVERYDAY more

I heard so much about Williamsons until I went to try it. The sauce is flavorless, the chicken was undercooked and the pork was mediocre at best. more

Williamson Brothers has, in my opinion, the best barbecue in the Atlanta area. Excellent chopped pork, very little fat, available with or without sauce. Also, these folks really know how to make Brunswick Stew. Totally awesome. But I guess the thing that I like most is the fact that their products are consistent. I don't recall ever getting anything there that was not fresh or of good quality. Been trying to get them to come to Rome, GA for years now!! Pros: Consistent, Good Value, Good Quality more

I have enjoyed the food since the first day they opened. It is by far the best I have eaten. I have recommended it to many friends, which have not been disappointed. more

I's a great place to eat if you like BBQ. Pros: great parking, great food, great service Cons: small, a little dark more

Williamson Bros. BBQ was recommended to me by a friend and I would recommend it to another 100 friends. The food and service was great, the portions were very good, although the sides were a little small. Overall a great value for the money. more