This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q

Located inside the lively Camp Creek Marketplace in East Point, Georgia, This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar‑B‑Q brings authentic Southern comfort food to the Atlanta metro area. The menu is built around wood‑smoked classics: St. Louis‑style ribs that are brushed with a caramelized brown‑sugar glaze, pulled pork sandwiches slathered in the house‑made sweet‑heat sauce, and honey‑glazed chicken thighs that stay juicy after a 12‑hour low‑and‑slow smoke. Chef Mike Thompson, a third‑generation pitmaster, oversees the pit and adds a secret blend of hickory and oak chips to each batch. Signature sides include creamy mac & cheese, collard greens cooked with smoked turkey, buttery cornbread with honey butter, fried okra, and peach cobbler for dessert. The interior mixes reclaimed brick, reclaimed wood, and neon signage, creating a rustic‑modern vibe complemented by a playlist of blues, country, and classic Southern rock. Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, the restaurant serves families, friends, and travelers at moderate prices ($10‑$20 per entrée). Outdoor patio seating looks out onto the nearby Camp Creek Trail, perfect for sipping sweet tea or a local craft beer. The venue also offers catering for parties, a weekend brunch featuring shrimp and grits, and a happy‑hour menu with discounted sliders and pimento cheese. Whether you’re after smoky brisket, a plate of fried catfish, or a comforting bowl of gumbo, This Is It! delivers a true taste of Georgia’s barbecue heritage in a welcoming atmosphere.