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Barbecue

Buddy's Bar-B-Q
8402 Kingston Pike * 691-0088
3700 E. Magnolia Ave. * 523-3550
4500 N. Broadway * 687-2959
4401 Chapman Hwy. * 579-1747
5806 Kingston Pike * 588-0528

Some might describe Buddy's as "fast food," but while it may be speedily served, it's nevertheless the real deal: hickory smoked pork, chicken, and ribs. This homegrown chain is so good, in fact, that our readers declared it to be Knoxville's Best Barbecue in our '99 Readers' Poll.
Open seven days a week; call for hours. Under $7.

Calhoun's
400 Neyland Dr. * 673-3355
10020 Kingston Pike * 673-3444
4550 City Park Dr. * 673-3366

While you're enjoying the delicious barbecued ribs that were voted "Best Ribs" in Knoxville for six years running in our BOK Reader's Poll, take in the fabulous river front view (or lakefront view, or, well, interstate view). Don't miss Knoxville classics such as spinach Maria, white bean chili, and the original onion loaf. It's not on the menu, so ask about the cheddar cheese salad dressing. Smoking section available, handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-10pm. $7-$17. V/MC/AE/DC/D/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

Calhoun's BBQ & Brew
6515 Kingston Pike * 673-3377
This youngest branch of the Calhoun family tree has all that you've come to expect from its cousins: consistently good sandwiches, grilled chicken and steaks, ribs and pork, salads, and great biscuits. But with the addition of an in-house brewery, the specialty of this house is the hand-crafted brew. Another Thunder Road, anyone? Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun-Mon 11am-10pm, Tues-Thurs 11am-10:30 pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Corky's Ribs & BBQ
260 North Peters Rd. * 690-3137
Ribs, ribs, and more ribs. Be sure to try them both wet and dry. Chicken, shrimp, beef brisket, and award-winning tender pulled pork with rich, thick, just-tangy-enough, just-sweet-enough BBQ sauce. Past winner of our BOK Reader's Poll for Best BBQ. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Drop by for happy hour: Mon.-Fri. from 3pm to 7pm. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. $4-$15. V/MC/AE. Beer, wine, liquor.

Sarge's BBQ
3506 Pleasant Ridge Rd. at Western Ave. * 544-1440
811 22nd St. (open July 1st) * 633-8080

"Virgin Island style" barbecue that has more than earned its devoted cult following. Many are lured in by Sarge's outdoor grill, which produces his "comeback smoke." No specific smoking section/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-9pm. Sun. noon-9pm. Under $7. No alcohol.

Scruggs Real Pit Barbecue & Package Store
1920 Magnolia Ave. * 524-4333
What more do you need? Real deal 'cue, and—if you get it to go—your choice of beer, wine or liquor from their full-service package store. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-11pm, open varying hours Sundays. Under $7-$12. No credit cards. Beer, wine, liquor for off-premises consumption only.