The Candied Rib Company - Barbecue Elevated

Amazing destination for all food / bbq connoisseurs! Drove 45 minutes, was absolutely worth it! Craig and Lisa treat every customer like gold. Ate the Saturday special with the house Mac n’ cheese…almost bit my finger off! Highly recommend the pecan pie & white chocolate banana pudding. If you are anywhere close to the Nashville area, this restaurant is a 100% must go to destination. They have their own rubs & sauces (if you’re a pepper head try “The Truth” rub and “The Dark Truth” sauce).

This may literally be the best food in Mount Juliet! Small (2 tables) and slow, not "fast food", but worth waiting for. Cooked to order burgers and sandwiches (not the ribs or chicken). No junk food with sides, real quality. The Ruben Pretzel Burger is awesome, 2 burger parties and slice of brisket (limited time, not on regular menu).

Stopped in here on Saturday and absolutely fell in love with the ribs. The sticky and dry options(I ordered both because I'm horrible) were phenomenal. Also ordered a shrimp skewer, banana pudding, sweet potato, and slaw. I promised I'd return next day if I didn't have a stroke to try their burger, and lieu behold I was able to down two burgers in a row. Easily the best I have ever had (clearly). Craig and Lisa, the owners were so much fun to talk to even as they put up with my ridiculous orders. I've never been to a place that deserves their 5 star rating as much as these two.