OLE RUDYS BAR-B-QUE - Jackson (GA)

4 /5 Volodymyr Balashov: I ordered the Half Chicken, which comes with two sides. I chose coleslaw and potatoes. The portion was large and filling. The chicken tasted okay, but not amazing — there was even a slight off flavor I didn’t really like. What I did enjoy was the atmosphere: sitting out on the pavilion with a nice breeze made the experience pleasant.

4 /5 Monique PublicRelations: My first visit to Ole Rudys was a delightful experience, despite being a bit on the pricey side for me. The food was delicious, and I appreciated the ample parking available. Overall, it was a peaceful night that allowed me to unwind and get some much-needed rest.

5 /5 Chris Burris: I ordered Brunswick stew and 2 lbs of brisket. This place is a Carnivores dream. The brisket is sliced thin and is still moist and tender. Perfect amount of fat to meat ratio but I like my briskets untrimmed. Good smoke flavor you can immediately smell the smoke after opening the container. The Brunswick stew is honestly unlike anything Ive ever had. I really liked it. It was gone within 2 miles of the store. 2 southern gems running the window with great attitude and charm. Ill be back in the area next week and Im definitely hitting this place up again.

4 /5 Patrick Salyards: First off, this will be a kind of mixed review. Due to the fact that its definitely catered more towards the truck drivers rolling in. So... the food. I had the 5 meat platter because I wanted to try most everything without spending everything. But everything was a bit... dry. So Im giving it a 3/5. The smokyness and the flavor were great. I liked the wings the most, followed by the turkey and then the ribs. Everything had a LOT of meat on it, especially the wings. But the sausage, however, seemed to be store bought and had a basic smoke added, and the brisket was VERY VERY dry almost to the point of being jerky-like. Which I was definitely disappointed about. Because brisket is a staple for BBQ across the US. The beans also seemed to just be store bought, but the potato salad was great. The BBQ Sauce was tangy and sweet. And although I prefer a lot more heat. I loved it regardless. Overall, this place has a great atmosphere if you dont mind the idling trucks. The place is cute, clean, and comfortable. Especially for outside seating. The woman working there seemed friendly enough, and she was very helpful and patient with me taking my time to order. I would definitely come back. And if were comparing food strictly to whats easy to access for truckers, then I would give the food a 4/5... except the brisket. It was way too dry.