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Bringle's Smoking Oasis
West Texas-style barbecue from the Peg Leg Porker team, with a big turf yard for kids and dogs. Smoked pastrami is the house specialty.
#8 in Barbecue
What to get
- Smoked pastrami (a Bringle's specialty you won't find at Peg Leg)
- West Texas–style brisket or beef rib
- Friday-only smoked prime rib, while it lasts
- Cowboy beans and street corn
When to go
Fall Saturdays for SEC game day on the giant screens, or Friday for prime rib.
Insider tip
From the Peg Leg Porker team (Carey Bringle). Dogs and kids share the astroturf yard (Infatuation). Eater (2024) noted a Thursday birria taco special.
Heads up
Packed during football season.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 583-8886
- Website
- bringlessmokingoasis.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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