The Happy Hawg - Hiawassee (GA)

5 /5 Lauren: We hosted a lake day for our family and had picked up Happy Hawg catering—and wow, it was a huge hit! We went with the smoked chicken and brisket along with potato salad and slaw, and everything was absolutely perfect. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, the brisket was incredible, and the potato salad might be the best I’ve ever had. And don’t even get me started on the sauces—so good! I’m getting hungry just writing this review. Excellent BBQ all around!

5 /5 wes wilkins: Lunch time for three! Order at the counter and they bring to you. Can dine indoors or out on covered porch. Indoor dining area is tight but definitely fits a good BBQ dining spot along with decor. Barely a wait for entrees. Pulled pork sandwiches were great. Loaded baked potato was great. Texas mustard and smoked potato salads were good. Their take on Brunswick stew was more of a soup and thin but still good. I’m used to more a thicker puréed stew. Service was great and friendly! Would definitely come back.

5 /5 Fergus Norton: We had the brisket and the chicken and 4 different sides. Slaw, Mac n Cheese, baked beans and tots for the kids. Meat was top tier in every way. Wife said the beans were the best she has ever tasted. Did not think we could find a place that was close to our favorite old fashioned BBQ place back home. Hate to admit it but some dishes might have been better. Place was packed and they still managed to take care of us. Only place we plan on going to for BBQ when we are back in town.

5 /5 Garrison Conley: This place is a gem in Hiawassee, Georgia! All of the staff were very friendly and the place had a hometown feel to it. I could tell this is where the locals come because everyone knew everyone by name. My wife and I both got the Little Piglets(sliders) with turkey and chicken. The Smokehouse Potato Salad was amazing! Slaw was perfect and beans were awesome! Now the fried corn was something to write home about!! Anyone passing through Hiawasee MUST stop here! We definitely will next time we come through.

2 /5 Nancy Varon: My husband and I were there today; I really wanted to eat ribs and found this place, the closest one to our hotel. The service was unfriendly, they dont have french fries as a side dish for the ribs, and we had to order a very mediocre baked potato and some canned sweet beans with no seasoning whatsoever; but the worst part was that the ribs were bland, almost raw, and tasted like gas from the cooking process. We reluctantly ate half of them and brought the rest home, but its only fit for the trash. I dont recommend this place, at least not for ribs.