The Blue Pig

35 W Broad St, Cookeville - 38501
198 reviews
Barbecue American Smokehouse
(931) 854-9970

This is the southern bbq you've been looking for. Each part of the meal is amazing. The baked beans have never seen the inside of a can. Not like grandma made, way better than grandma's! The potato salad should be award winning. The brisket is so smokey and the depth of flavor has many layers it is like heaven in your mouth. I was thinking the pork shoulder might be dry since it is so thin, but it is thin and juicy with as many layers to the depths as the brisket. Finish it off with sweet tea or your favorite brew. The was a book signing for a local author that night also.

Great after hours/ dinner spot! Don’t miss it!! I recommend the shoulder, the brisket, or the ribs!!!Seriously, year after year, its a fabulous place to tie your horse up, and dig in!! Ask ‘Kent’ for his nightly recommendation!!!!!

Prices were reasonable staff was friendly. Just wasn't a huge fan of the food ordered ribs and a brisket and wasn't super impressed with either. My wife on the other hand loved her street tacos. Overall the place was good but not great.

The staff is very kind and helpful! On top of that that food is amazing. Everything we had was delicious, classic BBQ favorites with some awesome upgrades in flavors and toppings. Will be eating here again! (Food was so good we didn’t leave a scrap)

Came here a week ago, and fell in love ((specifically with the cowgirl nachos…YUM)). the negative reviews must be fluke circumstances because everyone around my family and I were all happy and enjoying the AMAZING food in front of them. Considering how high meat prices are today(and everything else), the combo plates are a good value for good meat. The girls at the front counter are amazing. Even though the restaurant was insanely busy, they still had a smile on their faces despite being stressed and still managed to check on our table. The QR code was a little confusing but it ended up giving us the opportunity to talk with the girl at the front desk which was a great experience. Keep up the good work!

Portion sizes are small for the average price of an entrée/platter. I ordered a Two Item platter of brisket and pulled pork with vinegar slaw and fries. The brisket was dry with a hard bark, pulled pork slightly lukewarm bordering on cool to the touch, and the fries were very salty. The only enjoyable part was the slaw, which was good. For +$20/person it was very disappointing. I'll return to try again as this was only one experience, but based on this first-time experience, I would not recommend it for the price. The Flying Pig is better.

First time in Tennessee and stopped here. No wait, love how they have a qr code app system for ordering and paying.Had a Moscow mule and it was really good. Then had the three meat plate (brisket, pulled pork and smoked sausage with baked Mac and cheese), overall it was really good. Also had the fried pickles to start and they were good too.I definitely recommend coming here. The atmosphere was chill, drinks and food good...can't go wrong!

Fun vibe. Delicious food. Four stars only because I’m not a fan of ordering from the counter. Real hickory smoked meats. Lots of variety to choose from on the menu.

The food was great! Had the nachos (2 could share) and a plate dinner (beef and pork) was ready quickly and correctly. Staff very nice at pick up

Very good ribs with a nice flavor to them. Didn't even need the sauce. Baked beans and Mac and cheese were also quite delicious!