Grand Champion BBQ now open in Smyrna

Pork baby back ribs plate, a slice of Texas toast, mac and cheese and baked beans from Grand Champion BBQ.

Credit: Becky Stein

Credit: Becky Stein

Pork baby back ribs plate, a slice of Texas toast, mac and cheese and baked beans from Grand Champion BBQ.

A popular local barbecue restaurant has opened a location in Smyrna.

Grand Champion BBQ opened over the weekend in The Eddy at Riverview Landing, a 310 luxury apartment community within an 82-acre mixed-use development in Smyrna.

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Posted by Grand Champion BBQ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The eatery shares space with Reformation Brewery, which opened at The Eddy in January. Chattahoochee Coffee Company also opened a location in the development in January.

Grand Champion’s menu features a variety of sandwiches and plates with protein options including pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs and smoked chicken. Other options include a veggie plate, barbecue salad and chicken salad, as well as a selection of sides.

Owners Robert Owens and Gregory Vivier, who opened the first Grand Champion in 2011, also own locations in Roswell, Milton and Marietta. The restaurant also previously had locations in downtown Roswell and inside Krog Street Market.

The AJC has contacted Grand Champion for information on its hours and if dine-in service is being offered.

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