Lewis Barbecue, a Texas-style barbecue chain founded by pitmaster John Lewis, debuted its first Georgia location in Atlanta’s Ansley Mall on December 8, 2025, expanding from its original Charleston, SC, spot (with additional sites in Greenville, SC).
Menu Highlights
Known for beef-forward items like brisket (sliced or chopped), beef ribs, pork spareribs, sausage, and specials such as pastrami or prime rib, meats smoke for ~18 hours in custom pits.
Sides include corn pudding, pinto beans with pico de gallo, and green chile influences; everything sells by the pound with add-ons like cheddar cheese.​
Atlanta Location Details
At 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE (Unit 406), it features a rooftop smokehouse, 200+ seat outdoor courtyard by the BeltLine, walk-up window, and counter service.
Hours: Sunday 11am-9pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-10pm (closed Mondays).​
Bar Lewis Addition
Opened January 28, 2026, steps away, it offers cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and Lewis BBQ bar bites (e.g., pulled pork nachos, brisket sandwiches) in a honky-tonk, 1970s Texas vibe.​
Hours match the restaurant: 11am-9pm Sundays/Mondays, 11am-10pm otherwise (open daily).
