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The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Project BBQ

Johnson City, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 91 2026
Project BBQ

Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving smoked brisket, pulled pork and sausage. The menu adds wood-fired pizza, smash burgers and blackberry cobbler.

Highlights

  • Smoked brisket
  • Cornbread casserole
  • Smoked mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Order at the counter by the door
  • Items run out, get there early
  • Limited seating and tight parking

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