Cheery low-rise joint dishing up pit-cooked BBQ, Brunswick stew & other hearty Southern classics.
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The Pink Pig
4.5
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We recently visited Cherry Log, Georgia and of course had to find every hole in the wall restaurant we could.
A quick Google search highly recommended that we visit the Pink Pig, and after visiting not once, but twice, I 100% agree!
A couple of items that we ordered were the Kiley's special (BBQ quesadilla with pork, mushrooms, pepper onions, and cheese) and SJs brisket tacos.
Living in the South my entire life, I have eaten at numerous barbecue joints. This, hands down, was the most delicious and creative assemblage of pork I've ever tasted in my life!
We were so enamored with this place that the second time we visited, we purchased shirts, stickers, and a jar of their homemade barbecue sauce (highly recommend the vinegar-based option), with absolutely 0% buyers remorse! They have really cool hats too.
We didn't sit down to eat (COVID precautions on our part), but I did peek in at the seating area which is very kitchy and themed in such an original way that I've never seen.
The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming to ALL its guests, including crazy tourists like our family!
If you are ANYWHERE near Cherry Log, GA, do yourself a favor and swing by the Pink Pig for the best barbecue you...
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If you’re looking for real deal, old-school barbecue, this place absolutely delivers. Nothing fancy, no weird twists—just straight-up smoked meats done right.
The brisket was unreal—super tender with that perfect smoky bark. Ribs? Fall-off-the-bone, messy, and delicious. The pulled pork had that slow-cooked flavor that lets you know they’re doing it the hard (and best) way. Toss it on a bun with a little slaw? Game over.
Sides were just as good. The mac and cheese is creamy comfort food at its finest, the baked beans had that sweet-smoky thing going on, and the cornbread? Soft, warm, and just enough sweetness to make you go back for seconds (or thirds, no judgment).
The vibe inside is super chill. Picnic tables, maybe some country tunes in the background, and the kind of friendly staff that treats you like a regular even if it’s your first time. It feels like a backyard cookout but better—because you don’t have to do the dishes.
Honestly, it’s the kind of spot you keep thinking about long after you’ve left. Nothing pretentious, just solid BBQ that hits the spot every single time.
5/5 – Would eat here every weekend if I could. Pro tip: Get the brisket and save room for banana pudding if...
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Decided to give this place a go after a quick google search for BBQ places near Helen turned them up, and we were not disappointed.
Went out here for my birthday and ordered a bit of everything. Got the sampler platter with 3 meats, 2 sides. Got fried pickles. Tried to order the bologna burnt ends, and they were out. We were unable to try the turkey as it wasn't ready, nor was the Mac and cheese.
The pulled pork was delicious, as were the ribs. The smoked sausage was just that smoked sausage. Nothing really made it stand out. The brisket, though, THE BRISKET! Star of the show hands down. This will be what I get anytime I return to this little place.
The fries were good. Very good flavor and came out crispy. The other side we got was potato salad. the only complaint is it could've used a bit more mustard, but I understand that's personal preference.
We did not receive texas toast with our order as was outlined in the sampler.
The sweet BBQ and the mustard based were the two best sauces. The tangy sauce was...not for us. The taste wss quite unpleasant.
Seating both inside and outside. So it's preference. Picnic table style tables.
Overall, we will definitely be back. The brisket is...
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