It's the
flavor.
Come enjoy the Southern flare of the best BBQ in Chattanooga, ribs, beef, pork & chopped chicken, slow-smoked over charcoal and hickory. Every rub, sauce, chili and side is an original recipe, made from scratch.
E. M.L.K.
Low & slow, the only way
No shortcuts.
Just smoke.
Owner and pitmaster James Massengill has been smoking barbecue in the same spot on E. M.L.K. for seven-plus years. The meat goes low and slow over charcoal and hickory until it pulls clean off the bone, and every rub, sauce, chili and side is an original recipe, made from scratch right here.
- ✦Charcoal & hickory wood smoke
- ✦Original rubs & house sauce
- ✦Sides made from scratch daily
- ✦By the pound for a crowd
The proof is on the plate
Straight off the pit.
Loved across Chattanooga
4.6★ on Google
Across 679 reviews, folks drive in from out of town for these ribs.
We are up from Georgia on business… I would highly recommend the Chatt Smoke House as an authentic Chattanooga experience.
The ribs were amazing. I would go back, and I would get the ribs every time I'm in Chattanooga.
Wow, that's some good barbecue. Got the beef plate with okra and mac & cheese.
Come pull up a chair
Find us on M.L.K.
We're at 416 E. M.L.K. Blvd in downtown Chattanooga. Dine in, take it to go, or call ahead and we'll have it ready.
Big order? We've got you
Cater your crew or
place a custom order.
Catering & delivery across Chattanooga, full slabs and meat by the pound, custom orders done your way. Tell us what you need. We'll call you right back.
Before you pull up
Good to know.
What's on the menu at Chatt Smokehouse?
Slow-smoked ribs, beef, pork and chopped chicken, as plates, sandwiches or by the pound, plus a fried fish sandwich, hot dogs, our original chili, and made-from-scratch sides like coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad and fried okra. Plates run $9–$14.
Where is the best BBQ in Chattanooga?
Regulars point to Chatt Smokehouse at 416 E. M.L.K. Blvd in downtown Chattanooga, 4.6 stars on Google across 679 reviews. Everything is smoked over charcoal and hickory, and every rub, sauce and side is an original recipe made from scratch.
Do you cater?
Yes. Catering and delivery are available across Chattanooga. Call (423) 468-4978 to plan your event or place a large order, or send us a note and we'll call you back.
Can I place a custom or large order?
Absolutely, just call ahead and we'll prepare a custom order the way you want it, including ribs, beef, pork and chicken by the pound for a crowd.
What are your hours?
Tuesday–Thursday 11am–8pm, Friday–Saturday 11am–10pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
How is the meat cooked?
Low and slow over charcoal and hickory wood. Every rub, sauce, chili and side is an original recipe made from scratch by owner James Massengill.
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