What People Are Saying About Swallow At The Hollow
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The Scene – The look and feel of a serious barbecue shack find: gravel parking lot, broad-planked wraparound porch, massive red-brick smoker and plenty of friendly "how y'all doing" servers bearing towering plates straight from butcher block to table. – – The Food – Hard-core traditionalists beware: Swallow at the Hollow is more of an homage to regional barbecue than it is a barbecue joint, per se. Start with the sauces--three of them--heretically consorting at each table. Then add some broad concessions to modern tastes: Lean baby backs, smoked turkey and a "pit…
03/22/09
Still one of the best
by mikfire
I had worked for a few months in the Roswell area two years ago and fell in love with Swallow in the Hollow. I was in the area last week for the ACC tourney and made a special point of going back.
I was quite nervous, as some reviewers claimed the quality had taken a serious nose dive. I am writing this review to claim it hasn't. Swallow in teh Hollow still delivers some of the best BBQ I have had the pleasure of eating.
I am on the road frequently and make a point of trying the local BBQ joints every time I can. I still think this is one of the best.
- Pros: Great ribs; great service
- Cons: parking
01/10/09
Very good Bar-B-Q in the ATL area
by 10ECStud
Ice cold beer served straight out of a canoe with about 300 lbs of ice in it. Very nice! The dinner portions are more than most humans can consume and very good quality. I typically get a half order of the Baby Back Ribs which comes with two sides. I recommend the Fried Green Tomatoes and Mac-n-cheese. Wash it all down with an ice cold vitamin Y, sit back and relax to some great live music. If you're in the Roswell area or just searching for something with a special atmosphere, check it out.
- Pros: Good Bar-B-Q, better music and tons of atmosphere
- Cons: A little out of the way
12/01/08
change is not always good
by precious2
Menu has changed for the worst...many of the items we liked are no longer there (smoked sausage, and pizza) They still have a sausage sandwich but it does not compare to the other one. More fat in the meat. Thank goodness if your going for a show you are not required to eat there. Be very careful when you think you have a confirmed accomodation (as they call it) better call and confirm. Only one dessert offered and it's ok at best. I'd rather have less food and more quality on my plate. Parking is atrocious...staff can be very rude. Just lower your expectations and you may love it.
- Pros: great shows and you do not have to eatto see one.
- Cons: parking, quality of food, prices to high. Reservation process needs work
The Details on Swallow At The Hollow
The Extras:
Swallow places its version of the "Big Three" on every table: a rich, tomato-based sauce, a mustardy low-country sauce and a slightly spicy, vinegar-laced Carolina-style sauce.
When to Go:
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays feature Nashvile-style singer/songwriters.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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