Fan FavoriteSmoked Brisket
Slow-smoked 14 hours over hickory. Bark so good it should be illegal.
$14.99plate w/ 2 sides
Bryson City, North Carolina
Slow Smoked.
Hand Pulled.
Soul Fed.
Real hickory-smoked barbecue made the old-fashioned way — low, slow, and with love. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just meat, wood, fire, and time.
Tues-Sat 11am-8pm
Bryson City, NC
Smoked over real hickory
From the Pit
What We're Smoking
Every plate comes with your choice of two sides and a slice of fresh-baked cornbread. All meats smoked daily — when it's gone, it's gone.
Fan Favorite
ClassicPulled Pork
Hand-pulled Carolina-style. Tender, smoky, and dressed in our house vinegar sauce.
$12.99plate w/ 2 sides
Pitmaster PickBaby Back Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone tender. Dry rubbed, slow smoked, finished with a glaze.
$16.99plate w/ 2 sides
House SpecialSmoked Turkey
Half pound of tender smoked turkey breast, served with your choice of sides.
$13.99plate w/ 2 sides
The Difference
Barbecue Done Right
Real Wood. Real Smoke.
We burn hickory and oak — not gas, not pellets. You can taste the difference in every bite.
Low & Slow
Our brisket sees 14 hours of smoke before it hits your plate. You can not rush perfection.
Made with Soul
Family recipes passed down through generations. Every side dish, every sauce, made from scratch daily.
Fresh off the Pit
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Our Story
Over 20 Years of Smoke
For over 20 years, Pat Monteith has been tending fires before dawn on Main Street in Bryson City, turning wood into flavor and patience into plates worth waiting for. What started with a simple smoker has become a beloved destination in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
We don't take shortcuts. We don't rush the process. Every brisket gets its full 14 hours. Every rack of ribs earns its bark. That's not a slogan — it's a promise we make every single morning at 4am when we light the pit.
“Good barbecue isn't made in a kitchen. It's made outside, next to the fire, with your hands and your patience.”
Pat Monteith, Pitmaster
20+
Years Smoking
4am
Fires Lit Daily
14hr
Brisket Smoke
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Hours & Location
We're on Main Street in Bryson City — in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Monday
Location
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Your Next Great Meal Is Waiting
Whether it's a weekday lunch, a weekend family feast, or catering for your biggest event — we've got the smoke, the sides, and the soul to make it unforgettable.