Lewis BBQ, Ansley Mall
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta, r/AtlantaFood24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lewis BBQ draws strong praise as Texas-style barbecue, with several people calling it among the best in Atlanta. Diners single out the sliced brisket, turkey and smoked wings, and one person praises the mustard sauce. The main caveat is cost: a few people find it pricey, with one diner feeling they paid table-service prices at a place with plastic forks, and one found the brisket and pulled pork too salty.
Address
Lewis Barbecue Atlanta, Walk Down Breezeway To The Left Of Publix, 1544 Piedmont Ave NE #406, Atlanta, GA 30324
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/mtndewhero in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Heard it is now the best barbecue in town, though also the most expensive.
- Recommendsu/OxKing831 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026consistency
Texas-style barbecue that stays authentic; commenter suggests it for the Elgin-style sausage.
- Recommendsu/brandon0297 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Says Lewis smokes Fox Bros, i.e. far better.
- Recommendsu/CiroFlexo in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026portion
Not cheap but generous with cuts; had plenty of leftovers.
- Recommendsu/Nice_poopbox in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Notes there is a Lewis location in Atlanta.
- Recommendsu/TikaPants in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Recommends Lewis as Texas-style barbecue.
- Recommendsu/suckittrabeck in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026ambience
Says Lewis beats Community Q on vibe.
- Recommendsu/cmonsteratl in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Calls Lewis the new king of Atlanta BBQ.
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- Mixedu/Tlaloctheraingod in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026value
Special was overpriced fatty meat on a bone; brisket ok, sides great, corporate feel.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous_Substance7 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Smoked wings brilliant, everything fantastic, likes the Texas playlist.
- Caveatu/Zeroheartburrrn in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Sides and turkey good but brisket and pulled pork too salty, borderline inedible.
- Recommendsu/Turbulent-Mousse7791 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Simply names Lewis as the pick.
- Recommendsu/Any-Night-5498 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026taste
Recommends Lewis Barbecue for the requested Texas-style food.
- Recommendsu/fatpie in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Praises their mustard BBQ sauce as excellent.
- Recommendsu/notanactualalligator in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026taste
Calls it the best option and notes it is actually in town.
- Recommendsu/Careless_Hedgehog363 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026taste
Sliced brisket is the best they've had, even better than Austin.
- Recommendsu/tupelobound in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Confirms the brisket is great.
- Recommendsu/shakedowndave in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Calls Lewis in Ansley Mall among the best.
- Recommendsu/Drillmhor in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Best brisket in a while; fatty and salty but divine if you like that.
- Mixedu/rynor13 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026value
Praises the food but feels the cost is high for the casual, plastic-fork dining format.
- Recommendsu/Next_Fold_3402 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Good Texas-style barbecue with a bar across from the restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Correct-Night97 in r/AtlantaFood · Mar 2026
Recommends Lewis BBQ if not doing Fox Bros.
- Recommendsu/Daneyoh in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/AllTheEggsIVF in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026price
Delicious regular spot visited many times, but pricey for modest orders.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.