There are many beloved styles of food throughout Kentucky and one of them happens to be BBQ. You can find tasty, smokey barbecue in the big cities and small towns of the Bluegrass State and many of these restaurants are local. If you’re from the Corbin area, then your favorite local BBQ joint may just be Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering. For almost 10 years, this eatery has been serving up over-the-top, mouthwatering barbecue, but they also happen to serve up some of the best tater tots in Kentucky. In fact, go ahead and order tater tots with any and everything at Smokey Bear’s BBQ in Kentucky.

Corbin, Kentucky is known for a few things, and delicious local food is definitely one of them.

GoogleMaps If you’re from the area, you are lucky to have many tasty ways to support local, small businesses. But Corbin is also great for visitors to the area who may find themselves heading to one of many nearby attractions, such as Cumberland Falls. And when you do visit, you simply must stop by for a meal at Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering.

This family-friendly, local BBQ joint has been in business since 2010. The owner followed his passion and left behind a career in law enforcement.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering You’ll see remnants of that career in the logo and on the restaurant’s menu, and after one bite of the food, you’ll be grateful he followed his dream. Smokey Bear’s has been a favorite eatery in the area for years now, and it’s ideal for both locals and those visiting Corbin.

As welcoming as the atmosphere is, the food is the true highlight.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering For your first visit, try the Jailbreaker — the over-the-top BBQ sandwich shown above. And although you get your choice of sides, we highly recommend you go with some of the best tater tots in Kentucky.

There is something about the tater tot that is perfectly delicious and whimsical.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering We all loved them as kids and if you haven’t had them in a while, we guarantee you’ll still be a fan. And the crispy creations at Smokey Bear’s are some of the best.

And they happen to pair perfectly with anything on the menu, like these jumbo smoked wings.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering You’ll find a variety of barbecue on the menu, from wings to brisket to pulled pork. The sauce is also a stand out here, so much so that they often ship it all over the country to hungry fans.

If you want to go with a more classic meal, their burgers are also out of this world.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering And you’re free to order your burger with fries or sweet potato fries, as long as you go with the “Pig Tators” as an appetizer. Pulled pork, bacon, pepper jack cheese, homemade BBQ sauce, and ranch are all piled atop those crunchy tots (or fries, if you prefer).

You for sure will not leave hungry after enjoying a meal at Smokey Bear’s BBQ in Corbin.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering And you will also rediscover your love for the simple, yet scrumptious tater tot, which may just be the most underrated, and most delicious, way to eat a potato.

The BBQ may be the star of the show at Smokey Bear’s, but don’t forget to order some of the tastiest tater tots in Kentucky! These little bites of potato heaven are the perfect accompaniment to anything on the menu, and anything on the menu is worth a try. Have you eaten at Smokey Bear’s BBQ? Is it your favorite local BBQ joint in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!

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If you’re from the area, you are lucky to have many tasty ways to support local, small businesses. But Corbin is also great for visitors to the area who may find themselves heading to one of many nearby attractions, such as Cumberland Falls. And when you do visit, you simply must stop by for a meal at Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering.

Facebook/Smokey Bear’s BBQ and Catering

You’ll see remnants of that career in the logo and on the restaurant’s menu, and after one bite of the food, you’ll be grateful he followed his dream. Smokey Bear’s has been a favorite eatery in the area for years now, and it’s ideal for both locals and those visiting Corbin.

For your first visit, try the Jailbreaker — the over-the-top BBQ sandwich shown above. And although you get your choice of sides, we highly recommend you go with some of the best tater tots in Kentucky.

We all loved them as kids and if you haven’t had them in a while, we guarantee you’ll still be a fan. And the crispy creations at Smokey Bear’s are some of the best.

You’ll find a variety of barbecue on the menu, from wings to brisket to pulled pork. The sauce is also a stand out here, so much so that they often ship it all over the country to hungry fans.

And you’re free to order your burger with fries or sweet potato fries, as long as you go with the “Pig Tators” as an appetizer. Pulled pork, bacon, pepper jack cheese, homemade BBQ sauce, and ranch are all piled atop those crunchy tots (or fries, if you prefer).

And you will also rediscover your love for the simple, yet scrumptious tater tot, which may just be the most underrated, and most delicious, way to eat a potato.

For more information on Smokey Bear’s, including a full menu and hours, visit its website and also follow along on Facebook for more mouthwatering photos.

And if you’re not from the area, but need another reason to visit for some BBQ, consider a stay at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

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Address: 1509 American Greeting Card Rd, Corbin, KY 40701, USA