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Ragland, Alabama

Smoke rises, flavor follows

Every cut is dry-rubbed, slow-smoked, and finished with the kind of patience you can taste. This is barbecue the way it was meant to be — honest, unhurried, and unforgettable.

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Chef T preparing barbecue in the kitchen
Our Story

Built on low and slow, served with pride

There's no shortcut to flavor — just time, heat, and a whole lot of care.

Chef T's BBQ was born from a simple conviction: real barbecue can't be rushed. Every morning, we start with premium cuts, coat them in our house-made dry rubs, and set them over real wood fire to smoke low and slow until every bite pulls apart with zero resistance.

What started as weekend gatherings for friends and family has grown into Ragland's favorite destination for people who know the difference between grilled and smoked — and refuse to settle for anything less.

12+
Hours per batch
100%
Real wood smoke
Local
Ragland, AL
What People Say

Loved by locals

Don't take our word for it — here's what our neighbors in Ragland and beyond have to say.

"Best ribs I've had anywhere in this part of Alabama. The bark on these is perfect — smoky, peppery, and they just fall apart. My family drives from Gadsden just for this."
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Marcus T.
Ragland, AL
"I ordered the platter for a family get-together and everyone was asking where I found this place. The mac and cheese alone is worth the trip. We're coming back every month now."
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Sharon W.
Ranburne, AL
"As someone who grew up eating real Southern barbecue, I can tell this is the real deal. The brisket has that perfect smoke ring and the pulled pork is juicy without being greasy. Chef T knows his craft."
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Derrick H.
La Grange, AL
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Everything you need to know

Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday – Thursday11am – 8pm
  • Friday – Saturday11am – 9pm
  • Sunday12pm – 7pm

Location

1295 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131

Look for the smoke. You can't miss us.

Contact

(205) 472-0078

Call ahead for pickup orders and catering inquiries. We recommend calling early on weekends — we sell out.

Find Us

Come taste the difference

We're right on Main Street in Ragland — easy to find, impossible to forget. Pull in, grab a seat, and let us take care of the rest.

1295 Main St, Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-0078
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Hungry yet?

Order ahead for pickup or just walk in — we'll have your plate ready. Real smoke, real flavor, real fast when you need it.

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