Posted in Georgia American, Food & Dining December 07, 2022 by

The Georgia BBQ Joint That Has Been Slingin’ The Most Mouthwatering ‘Que Since The 1920s

Everyone in Georgia loves a good BBQ restaurant, right? But what about a BBQ restaurant that is loaded with history and stories that the locals still love listening to? Known nationally for its slow cooking methods and consistency in quality, we guarantee Fresh Air Barbecue is the best BBQ in Georgia and you’ll want to tell your kids and grandkids about it

While there are plenty of BBQ joints throughout the state of Georgia, one of the old favorites for many happens to be Fresh Air Barbecue.
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Opened in 1929, this barbecue spot has been dubbed one of the best around—and some folks don’t mind driving over an hour to feast.
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You will not only find some of the Southeast’s finest barbecued pork at Fresh Air Barbecue, but also the most delicious Brunswick stew.
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Of course, it wouldn’t be award-winning barbecue without some homemade tangy tomato and vinegar-style sauce to top it all off with.
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With two locations in both Jackson and Macon, visitors will be able to chow down at whichever location best suits them.
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This family-owned and operated BBQ joint makes sure that quality comes first—with classic pork ham, slowly smoked overnight, and served up with the homemade barbecue sauce.
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Simplicity is key when it comes to the barbecue process, but you can always tell that a whole lot of love goes into what this spot is churning out.
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The next time the hankering for some home-style Southern BBQ hits, Fresh Air Barbecue is there to welcome you with open arms.
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Where: 1164 Highway 42 S, Jackson, GA 30233 & 3076 Riverside Drive, Macon, Ga 31210

Hours: Visit the website for more information on hours for each location.

To learn more about the history of Fresh Air Barbecue, make sure to check out the Facebook Page. Have you ever dined at Fresh Air before? Do you agree that it’s the best BBQ in Georgia? Share with us your experience in the comments section!

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Address: Fresh Air Barbecue, 1164 GA-42, Jackson, GA 30233, USA
Address: Fresh Air Bar-B-Que, 3076 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210, USA
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What restaurant serves the best BBQ in Georgia?

Besides Fresh Air Barbecue, there are lots of restaurants that deserve the title of best BBQ in Georgia. Here are 10 that are at the top of the list:


Here’s a previous article about another restaurant that has some of the best BBQ in Georgia. 

What Georgia barbecue restaurants are the oldest?

There are a few Georgia barbecue restaurants that have been around for some time. Here are 5 of them that are noteworthy:


There are many other Georgia barbecue restaurants that have stood the test of time. But here's a previous article about a few of the oldest restaurants in Georgia.

Which Georgia barbecue restaurants serve the best ribs?

There are quite a few Georgia barbecue restaurants that serve some of the best ribs that fall off the bone. Here are 3 that are at the top of the list:

  • Sconyers Bar-B-Que specializes in the old-fashioned way of cooking barbecue over mesquite coals, and are known to have delicious ribs
  •  Wiley's Championship BBQ is recognized by Southern Living as having some of the best BBQ in the country, so of course the ribs are extra delicious
  • Southern Soul Barbeque was also featured in Southern Living for the best BBQ in the south, and the smoky fall off the bone ribs are truly mouthwatering

 

Here’s another Georgia barbecue restaurant that serves ribs that are out of this world.