Delauder’s BBQ Draws Raves for Brisket, Ribs and Service

What the ratings suggest

Delauder’s BBQ holds a 4.8 Google rating from more than 1,900 reviews, an unusually strong showing for a restaurant with such a large volume of feedback. The available reviews repeatedly use superlatives for the barbecue, with several out-of-town diners ranking it among the best they have tried. That enthusiasm is especially notable because it extends beyond a single menu item.

The restaurant is listed at a moderate price level and covers familiar barbecue territory, including meat plates, sandwiches, sides and samplers. Based on the review patterns, it appears best suited to diners who want to compare several smoked meats rather than commit to just one.

What diners praise

Brisket and ribs receive the clearest recurring approval. One couple described the brisket, ribs and sausage on their three-meat plates as juicy and flavorful. Another diner praised a brisket sandwich alongside potato salad and collard greens. The sampler also appears more than once, with reviewers calling it worthwhile and recommending it as a broad introduction to the menu.

Those reports point to generous, meat-focused meals with enough range for both barbecue regulars and visitors trying the restaurant for the first time. The PBLT, sausage and hot sauce also earn individual mentions, although not frequently enough in the supplied reviews to establish the same pattern as brisket, ribs and the sampler.

Hospitality is nearly as prominent as the food. Multiple reviewers mention the owner coming out to speak with customers, while others describe the staff as friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. One family specifically noted that both the workers and the food went over well with their 16-month-old. Taken together, the feedback suggests a personal, conversational style of service rather than an anonymous counter-service experience.

Space and possible tradeoffs

The Sevierville location appears quite small. One review describes four indoor tables and a single outdoor table, so seating may be limited. That same diner noted that the location has no fryers, which matters for anyone expecting a conventional lineup of fried barbecue sides.

There is also one report of ribs initially arriving dry. The restaurant replaced them after the customer raised the issue, and the second serving was well received. That does not outweigh the broader praise, but it is a useful reminder that smoked meats can vary from batch to batch. The positive service recovery supports the wider pattern of attentive hospitality.

Overall verdict

Delauder’s BBQ looks like one of Sevierville’s more dependable choices for brisket, ribs and mixed-meat sampling. Its strongest case rests on the combination of an excellent rating, substantial review volume and unusually consistent enthusiasm from travelers. Limited seating and the lack of fryers narrow the experience somewhat, but diners focused on smoked meat are likely to find those secondary concerns. The sampler is the clearest starting point for newcomers, while brisket and ribs carry the strongest recurring endorsements.