J's Hole In The Wall - Bryant

I wanted to visit Alabama and needed a place to eat, and this restaurant was fantastic. The pulled pork was incredible, and the green beans were phenomenal—truly a taste of home, straight from the garden. There was ample seating for our family of five. If you find yourself on the northeast side of Alabama near Lookout Mountain, take the 25-minute drive to this place for some amazingly delicious barbecue served with a side of southern hospitality.

This is my second visit to the restaurant, and I feel compelled to share my experience. Unfortunately, it was marked by the worst service I've ever encountered. During my first visit, the waitress was incredibly rude. On my second visit, I discovered that they don’t accept card payments, which was inconvenient. The dining area is quite small and operates on a self-service model, meaning there's no traditional waitstaff. I even had to fetch my own drink during my first visit, and it seemed like they were upset with me for doing so, especially since I had to pass through a doorway to get it. Overall, I was disappointed by my experiences.

Incredible service and hands down the best burgers we've ever had! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and the journey from Tennessee was absolutely worth it.