Tucked away in a small southern town, Ember Smoked BBQ began as a family dream when pitmaster James “Jimmy” Carter fired up his first smoker in the late 1990s. What started as a roadside stand quickly grew into a beloved restaurant, known for its wood-fired flavor and warm hospitality. Over the years, word of mouth spread, and Ember Smoked BBQ expanded to multiple locations, each keeping the same handcrafted tradition alive.
As the restaurant’s popularity soared, so did its menu—moving beyond ribs and brisket to include loaded sandwiches, smoked wings, and hearty sides. Regulars rave about the official menu, but insiders know there’s also a secret menu filled with off-the-grid creations like smoky brisket melts and barbecue-topped fries.
Through all the growth and changes, one thing has never left the menu: Jimmy’s signature slow-smoked brisket, still the dish fans return for time and time again.
Ember Smoked BBQ Menu (Full Menu Update 2026)
SPARKS
Item
Note
Price
Fireside Wings
Grilled over real mesquite wood and tossed with your choice of Teriyaki, Buffalo, Chipotle or BBQ sauce
$18.00
FLAMES
Item
Note
Price
A Pound of Shack Baby Backs
Sticky, smoked and fork-tender baby backs -full pound
$27.00
Lickin’ Good Chicken Fried Chicken
Buttermilk marinated chicken, dredged in seasoned flour, fried to a golden crisp and served with a peppery white gravy
$20.00
Fire Grilled Shrimp
Tail-on shrimp, skewered and grilled over mesquite wood, brushed with a bourbon BBQ sauce
$21.00
HOT HANDHELDS
Item
Note
Price
Mesquite Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Smokey mesquite grilled chicken topped with bacon, ranch, tomato, lettuce, onions and pickles on a toasted bun
$15.00
LOADED SPUDS
Item
Note
Price
Fried Chicken with Gravy Spud
Filled up with fried chicken and dosed with smooth gravy
$9.00
Empty Spud
A damn good hot and tasty baked potato
$4.00
SMOKIN’ SIDES
Item
Note
Price
Mac & Cheese
Layers of creamy cheese sauce and pasta baked until golden brown
$4.50
Smokehouse Corn
Cut corn sauteed with bacon, onions and smoked paprika
$4.50
Green Beans
Fresh, healthy and perfect
$4.50
Fries
Fries
$4.50
8# Bag of Ice
8# Bag of Ice
$2.49
BEVERAGES
Item
Note
Price
Lemonade
Lemonade
$3.50
Sprite
Sprite
$3.50
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
$3.50
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
$3.50
Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
$3.50
Root Beer
Root Beer
$3.50
Sweet Tea
$3.50
Unsweet Tea
$3.50
DESSERT
Item
Note
Price
Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies
$20.00
PARTY PACKS
Item
Note
Price
Mac & Cheese
$35.00
Smoke Shack Baby Backs
Sticky, smoked and fork-tender baby backs cut in half or full stacks
