Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q

02/04/07

Worst BBQ

by fallguyx55 at Citysearch

As a Southerner I find Williamson Bros a bit over rated. The meat from Beef to Pork to Bird is way to dry. There are times I like BBQ without sauce. Eating it without the sauce at this joint is like eating toletpaper (not that I would know that 1st hand but) Been doing my own at home for almost 35 yrs. There are better BBQ joints out there but you gotta go and find your own.

Pork Fat Rules

• Pros: I dont have to go there.
• Cons: Bad BBQ

01/19/07

Not worth the trip!!!!

by jmcdowell79 at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I enjoy eating out quite a bit, and often refer to Citysearch for recommendations. We have never been disappointed, until tonight. We are huge fans of Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Midtown and noticed that it placed 5th on the Best Barbeque list. Since Williamson Brothers was ranked as both the editorial and customer favorites, we couldn't wait to try it. We traveled from south of the airport to Marietta to find the "Best Barbeque" in Atlanta. We must have made a wrong turn somewhere along the way because we didn't find it at Williamson Brothers. First of all, the hostess was really dry and refused to look us in the eye when speaking to us. We started with an order of fried mushrooms. Although they were a bit dry, after drowning them in Ranch dressing, they were probably the highlight of the meal. Our ribs were brought to the table doused with half a bottle of super sweet sauce as if it was the chef's last dish effort to have something that was mediocre upon leaving the kitchen, somehow become slightly edible upon reaching the table. The ribs can be compared to thoste served at Atlanta chain restaurant Sonny's. They were flavorless, too tough, and lacked the smokiness found in great bbq. The baked beans were average in taste and were a bit too runny for me. If you prefer to surround yourself with a diverse group of people, this is not the place for you. Be prepared to watch the Fox News Channel and to see pictures of such "icons" as Newt Gingrich, Trent Lott, and Tom DeLay covering the walls. If you've never left Marietta, this barbeque is king, but if you are looking for the best barbeque in Altlanta, do yourself a favor and head on over to Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Midtown.

• Pros: Ample Parking, Big Menu for BBQ joint, Large Dining Room
• Cons: Barbeque, Service

06/10/05

The worst BBQ I ever had

by keenanhogg at Citysearch

Anyone that knows Q will be dissappointed with the fatty low quality of Williamson's ribs. Not only is the meat quality lacking, the ribs are broiled. All and all I would have to say that this is without a doubt the worst BBQ I ever had, hands down! Even Southern California BBQ was better, and trust me they don't know Q like the south.

03/21/03

Will NEVER Go back!!

by PA at Citysearch

Horrible service, only average food, and OVERPriced! Slope's BBQ in Woodstock has this place beat hands down!

• Cons: food quality, service, expensive

11/23/02

Unbelievable

by malonsky at Citysearch

Williamson when first arriving on the scene was wonderful. However, my past three experiences have been awful. The meat was of a lesser quality and there was no smoke flavor to speak of. Go to Dreamland.

• Pros: Not Crowded
• Cons: Bad food, Poor Service

08/16/02

Been there, won't go back.

by TNRIDGERUNNER58 at Citysearch

Since there is only the two of us, my wife and I dine out almost every meal as we have done most of our adult life.

We stopped by this restaurant some time ago and had one of the most dissappointing meals we have every attempted to eat. We left the stuff on the table, paid a price which was far too much for waht was delivered and will never visit them again.

• Cons: Food, Attitude, Value