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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.
4.42,721 reviews
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Michael Brad Edmonson 
10 years ago

I've never been a big fan of BBQ but the Coleslaw is heaven! 

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Vanessa Calhoun 
10 years ago

This has to be some of the best bar-b-que in the State!!! 

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Pamela Marshall 
10 years ago

Love this barbecue! It's the best in the south!! Can't wait to get a plate the next time I am in town! 

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Bj Adams 
10 years ago

Terrible worse bbq I had y'all all need to go to the north side of Atlanta and try som Sam's BBQ 1 some of the best in Ga best brisket and Mac & cheese 

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Kim Richard Smith 
10 years ago

Awesome BBQ...my son' wedding reception is being catered by fresh air! 

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Randall Bird 
10 years ago

Prolly woulda been a 5 star experience if I hadn't been too full to try the Nanna Puddin! Overall, I can say it IS worth the drive. 

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Robert Williams 
10 years ago

I'VE TRIED BAR-B-QUE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND HAve never found any that would compare with fresh--aire. 

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Sally Wilkinson Reeves 
10 years ago

Best ever. We enjoy it everyone we are Macon or near Jackson. 

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Traci Johnson Watson 
10 years ago

I grew up going to Fresh Air to eat with my family, we also used to drive from Camila, GA just to buy BBQ for parties at our house. 

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How is Fresh Air Barbecue Place rated?

Fresh Air Barbecue Place has a 4.4 star rating with 2,721 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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