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Fresh Air Barbecue Place

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Fresh Air Bar-B-Que has been a beacon for barbecue lovers ever since it opened in 1929 by Dr. Joel Watkins. It got its cult status after George W. Caston took over in 1945. Though it has been a traveler's haunt since its inception, its fame is spread far and wide for people to travel the long distance just to relish their smoked deliciousness. Today it is run by the same family who have followed the cooking tradition and warm hospitality to the tee. Their meats are slowly cooked in the original wood-burning pit. Dip your pre... read more

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1164 Highway 42 S, Jackson, GA, 30233, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Denise Lee Boaen 
7 years ago
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Shawn Crittenden 
7 years ago
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Rebecca Wood 
7 years ago

If you don’t like fresh air, you probably drink unsweet tea and eat sweet cornbread. 

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Jennifer Lively Ryniker 
7 years ago

I've ate at fresh air all my life and so has my family. The food is good. I was however a little unhappy with the fact that they sell a party pack(which is great), but if you're going to dine in then you must pay extra for everyone in your party to have a plate, cup of ice, plastic fork and spoon, and straw. If you want more than 1 small bag of pickles, you must pay extra. If you want more than 1 pack of crackers per person, you must pay extra. The "party pack" also does not include a gallon of tea(in my opinion it should). ... read more

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Wayne Phillips 
7 years ago
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Dina Herring Bear 
7 years ago

I grew up eating here and love it! It is the BEST BBQ in the US and by far, my favorite food ever. 

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Michelle Samuels 
7 years ago

Absolutely the BEST BBQ around hands down and the Brunswick stew is also out of this world!!!!!! 

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Barbara Farmer Hunt 
7 years ago

Great BBQ and stew. Always good! We have been coming here for 50 years and have never been disappointed. 

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Jonathon Marks 
7 years ago

Great Brunswick stew and good bbq sandwiches! Fast! Back on the road in less than 10 min 

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How is Fresh Air Barbecue Place rated?

Fresh Air Barbecue Place has a 4.4 star rating with 2,628 reviews. 

When is Fresh Air Barbecue Place open?

Fresh Air Barbecue Place is open now. It will close at 7:30 p.m.  

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