Best BBQ in Johnson City

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Johnson City, TN at 3301 N Roan St

No propane. No gas. Just hardwood and a whole lot of love.

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Real hardwood. Every cook. No exceptions.

We smoke everything over real hardwood — always have, always will. No propane, no gas, no shortcuts.

Brisket, ribs, plates, and sides

From a parking lot to Johnson City

Alex, his dad Ron, and his brother-in-law Steve drove to Austin, loaded up a 600-gallon smoker, and set up in a parking lot in March 2021. One week in, they knew they had something real.

Our story

Bring the smoke to your next event

We cater pickup, delivery, and full-service events — brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, sides, and all the fixings.

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The Project BBQ Way

Hardwood Only

No propane. No gas. Just real hardwood.

Family Roots

Family-run in Johnson City since 2021.

BBQ for Your Crew

Bring the smoke with our catering.

My boyfriend & I had smash burgers for lunch & fries rate Project BBQ a 10 if I could! Food is fantastic & prices are very reasonable ! We went back for dinner the same day! I had the chicken sandwich & cole slaw fantastic! The staff was very friendly, stopped to chat with us even tho they were busy. Then she brought out blackberry cobbler & ice cream for us! It was great!

Carolyn D.

I really enjoyed everything about this place. You order at the counter and food is brought to you. It was very fast and super delicious. We got the brisket, which was perfect. All our sides were tasty too. I especially loved the smoked Mac n cheese. The sauces they have were also very, very good. I like the TN sweet the most. Good price point too. When you pull in the parking lot you can smell how good it’s going to be, then you see the gigantic smoker and start drooling. Highly recommend.

Casey S.

This is hands down the best BBQ in the tri-cities area. The brisket will melt in your mouth, the smoked sausage is great, and the ribs were very tasty. One way to know a place is great is when they have wonderful sides. The Mac and cheese, corn casserole, and the baked beans are so delicious! The three house sauces are all good, my favorite is the TN Heat. Do yourself a favor and try this place out if you love BBQ, you will not be disappointed.

Taylor W.

Great BBQ. Super clean, fresh and delicious. The ribs were definitely on Point . You could taste the hours they spent in the smoke . The sausage was dreamy and cheeesy and tasted really good . The sides were equally satisfying. Couldn't ask for anything more the service is outstanding. Everyone here was so friendly and nice . I'll definitely be coming back . Hats off to the chef and kitchen for putting out some really delicious food

chris C.

Fantastic craft BBQ in Johnson City. Probably the best in the area if I had to pick. Go here and you won’t be disappointed. We got the burnt ends, turkey, pulled pork, collard greens (amazing!), mac and cheese, beans (had a nice little heat to them), corn casserole (don’t miss this!) and coleslaw. We’ll definitely be back. Service was very friendly. It’s a little tight inside but they also have outside seating. Sauce at the table was delicious!! And our wiener dogs loved the bbq too… They even…

Bailey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Cornbread, Ribs, Sausage, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Potato Salad, Pork, and Smoked Chicken

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Johnson City, TN at 3301 N Roan St

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Johnson City, Knob Creek Mill, Crouch Crossroad, Flourville, Fourville, Boones Creek, Camp Wildwood, Boone, Austin Springs, McKinley, Reeves, Miller, The Y, Oak Grove, Barnes, Watauga Flats, Roan Hill, Keebler Crossroads, New Bethel, and Hale.