Good barbecue is easy to find in Kentucky and you can even enjoy great barbecue at many local eateries across the state. When chowing down on smoked meats and homemade sides, you want good-sized portions, fair prices, a relaxed atmosphere, and of course that mouthwatering flavor that keeps you dreaming about your next visit. If you’ve ever visited Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Barbourville, then chances are you are still dreaming about your meal there. At Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Kentucky, not only will you find some of the best BBQ anywhere, but bring your appetite because the sandwiches are humongous and you’ll want to try everything on the menu.

Address: 202 Court Square, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906, USA

The town of Barbourville sits in southeastern Kentucky, just east of Corbin.
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This little town offers a lot of charm for locals and visitors in the area and the options for local restaurants may surprise you. In fact, some of the best barbecue in the state is right in the heart of the city.
Grateful Ed's BBQ (yes, we love the name too) is easy to find with its bright blue awning and nostalgic sign out front.
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The restaurant is currently open for both dine in and carryout, but you can stay up to date with everything through the restaurant's Facebook page, linked below. Grateful Ed's is of course known for its barbecue, and you can try it in a number of different ways.
Many prefer the popular pulled pork piled atop a juicy burger, like on the Bertha shown below.
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Not only do you get the burger and pulled pork, but there's also bacon, onion rings and it's topped with queso. Is your stomach growling yet?

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The massive sandwich offerings don't stop there and in fact, all of the portions are large and very fairly priced at Grateful Ed's.
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The Shakedown, shown above, is another specialty sandwich that is served on garlic bread and inside you'll find Philly steak, brisket, bacon and it's topped with fries and queso. Good luck deciding what to order from the menu!
If you want to keep things simple, but flavorful, choose one of the BBQ options like these smoky wings.
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Of course their pulled pork, chicken, brisket, and ribs are all mouthwatering and if you want to begin with an appetizer, go with the crowd favorite nachos.
The atmosphere at Grateful Ed's is laid back and welcoming, just like a BBQ joint should be.
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Of course there are plenty of locals enjoying dine in and carryout, but everyone is welcome to stop by and try this local gem.
There are a few tables just outside the restaurant if you happen to visit on a nice day.
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But any day will surely be nicer after a stop at Grateful Ed's BBQ in Kentucky and chowing down on their humongous sandwiches and tasty barbecue.

If you’ve chowed down at Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Kentucky, then you know that this Barbourville restaurant serves up humongous sandwiches and other delicious menu items. Try the BBQ on just about anything and be prepared to dream about your return visit to try more of this mouthwatering menu. Have you been to Grateful Ed’s BBQ? Share your experience with us in the comments! And if you have another favorite local restaurant we should know about, tell us about it with our nominations page.

For more information on Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Kentucky, including a full menu and current hours, visit its website and follow along with them on Facebook.

And for another local favorite, check out this antique shop and cafe, also in Barbourville.

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