Review of Delauder's BBQ

1875 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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So after all the reviews here and on Google, found that my expectations weren't met. From the outside this place looks like a dump. It's a definite hole in the wall. Looks like they moved in last week. We arrived right at opening time on a Sunday and there were three tables that already had folks at them. I believe there are eight total. After a couple of minutes of standing at the sign that says wait to be seated, a lady came from behind the counter to give us each a small menu along with a plea to return them when we come up to order. Apparently they only have ten. I asked about GF and she said that all meats and sauces are GF. But she only believes that the green beans and potato salad is safe. We sat down to review the menu and she came over to say that they could make a dedicated fryer for tater tots or fries. You have to go up to the counter to order. The same person took our order and indicated to the chef that we need GF aka no bun. My daughter ordered tater tots and green beans with pulled pork. I got the green beans and potato salad with my pork. My son, who only eats gluten occasionally as a preference ordered a bun with his pork, fries and baked beans. Several more families arrived after we ordered. Two of them received their orders prior to us. So I went to the counter to inquire. They said that they started the oil for the dedicated fryer so it was taking time to heat up. Oh. Well, that's very nice but a heads up on the extra time would have been good, was my thought. We finally received our food 45 minutes after we ordered. Our food was hot which meant they plated it with the tater tots, so that's a plus. We all thought the food was plentiful but average. We've eaten better BBQ. Sauce was nothing special. Potato salad was good. Green beans had a good flavor but overcooked (they were too soft, smooshy). Baked beans were good. Tots were comparable to frozen. So, if we come back to Gatlinburg, I'd probably skip it.

Updated 4 years ago

Gluten Intolerant