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1425 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
Fax: 770-971-3694

Average Rating 4 (27 Ratings)

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Country barbecue smoked up just right in Marietta.
Danny and Larry grew up helping their father, Jack cook real southern style barbecue. 1989 they brought their authentic southern style barbecue to Marietta and the rest is a well known success story. They have catered many events in Atlanta for small and large functions. They have mouth watering favorites such as ribs, pork, beef, whole hog, chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers.Visit Citysearch.com

  • Catering
  • Alabama Style Barbecue
  • World Famous BBQ Sauce
Editorial Review
by CitySearch Contributor
Suburban barbecue comes with expected side of country charm.

The Scene
Faux-rustic decor and a Marietta strip-mall location uphold Williamson Brothers' family-friendly chain restaurant appeal. Diners congregate in the spacious main room or in cushioned wooden booths decorated with ranch-life memorabilia. A vintage Coke machine and soft country music complement the old-fashioned approach. The wait staff is both friendly and efficient.

The Food
Laminated menus feature such standard fare as burgers and chicken tenders, but it's the Alabama-style barbecue that pays the bills. Pork ribs, a bit more fatty than the norm, are the main attraction, slathered in the restaurant's signature sweet, smoky barbecue sauce. Barbecued chicken relies heavily on the sauce for flavor. A diverse combo platter, which lets you sample ribs and chicken, girded by tasty pulled pork and beef, is the best bet. Sides don't stack up to the entrees: crinkly fries and onion rings are bland and the Brunswick stew is too sweet.

27 Ratings and Reviews

  • Such a disappointment

    Review rating : 1out of 5   MaryAnGrif - 01/09/2009

    My husband had the pork plate and I had the baby back ribs. Horrible! And the attitude of the take-out cashier was pitiful. We won't be back.

  • Not Bad, but Not Great Either

    Review rating : 2out of 5   GoDeeperFaster - 12/31/2008

    My wife, brother-in-law and my best friend decided to try Williamson Bros right before Thanksgiving after I had heard how great this place was. Walking through the front door, the smell that greeted us told me that this place was a legit BBQ joint. Unfortunately, the food that followed didn't live up to the smell. The appetizers were greasy and undercooked and the 'Q was decent at best. Each of us ordered something different, but we all had the same reaction; "eh." There was too much sauce on everything and it really overpowered the meat.
    In summary, I wouldn't go out of my way to get to this place, but if I were going there with a group of people, I think I could find something on the menu to eat.

  • Those Fried Pickles and Barbecue!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   TnyDancer4U - 07/25/2008

    This is my second favorite barbecue place to visit....Next to DREAMLAND!

  • Review rating : 1out of 5   Rdy4anytng - 07/06/2008

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   LHART2555 - 07/02/2008

  • The Best!!!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   ChJhns8 - 06/22/2008

    Williams Brothers BBQ is a high quaility meat, cooked in a open pit in sight at the restaurant and is served right out of the pit. Their sides are homemade and not just dumped out of a can or imported in from another source. Their Pie's are unbelivable too. For sure a 5
    Chuck Johnson

  • OMG!

    Review rating : 2out of 5   BE FLY LIKE ME - 06/18/2008

    Obviously you havent had good bbq before if u think this should be in the running for the "best". Its ok , its edible....but it doesnt taste authentic. It taste like its been baked, not grilled. Go to the midwest and you'll find real BBQ. If I had to pick one in this area, Thompson Brothers is better... and the sides have better seasoning.. but even that isnt the best.

    Wake up people!

  • One got left out

    Review rating : 4out of 5   Awpeg2 - 06/06/2008

    i ALSO ENJOY WALLACE BARBECUE, BUT NEXT TIME PLEASE INCLUDE SAM AND DAVES. IT'S THE VERY BEST.

  • The best around Cobb Co.

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Jimmyyoung7 - 06/06/2008

    I am a Wallace BBQ fan, they have the best in the south ! There in austell Ga. It's GOOD!!!!!!! My name is Jimmy Young

  • Bar B Que is BEEF....!.....

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Rwtango - 06/05/2008

    if you are from Texas, which has the best Beef BBQ in the country. But I was very pleased with the BEEF rib I had last month at Williamson's. I understand it is a new item on the menu. Bravo. Well Done. Should please any other Texas BBQ lovers out there. The atmosphere is great and brought back memories of dozens of BBQ places in Texas where a similar venue is somewhat standard. If you are ever in Houston, don't miss Good Company BBQ. http://www.goodecompany.com/goodeRestaurantBBQ290.aspx
    I gladly recommend Williamson Bros. BBQ for both food, service and atmosphere.

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