Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Richmond

"Had salad with smoked chicken and Alabama white BBQ sauce, really good combination. Also had a cup of the chili which was excellent as well. Good..."

Hannah M

Ciara

"Small restaurant with the very personal touch of an owner. Very friendly service. You have to honk your horn so they will know you're at the drive..."

Bishop S. JaNine Hyman, Ph.D.

"Outstanding NC style BBQ served with or without homemade slaw. Vinegar and red sauce both available - homemade. Serves other southern BBQ favorites..."

David Schneider

"Food I thought was really good. Crazy slow service, however, which is why I give it 4 stars. Very friendly though. Seemed like only 1 person, an..."

Henry Smith

"Great old place. No it's not fast, but it's a peaceful wait, in a way. The staff are so nice, it would be hard to be rude. My Onion rings were..."

Joe Vincelli

"Solid NC style BBQ with old school sides served by super friendly folks. Will definitely be returning! Made to order, so expect a wait if you don’t..."

Wayne

"Great bbq and such friendly service. Traditional southern side dishes and can even top it off with their blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. ..."

Drew R

Oink & Moo Barbeque

Wheelchair Accessible

Lakeside Barbeque

Wheelchair Accessible

"We really love this place. My favorite is the Texas brisket sandwich. The service is very fast, and the place is packed, yet, I've always been able..."

Peyton Harris

"I have lived in Lakeside for 5 years and am ashamed to have not visited this place yet. I love BBQ and was looking for a new place to try and I am so..."

Shannan Bennett

"Love Virginia BBQ Restaurant! I especially love their NC Style BBQ! Homemade coleslaw is the best and great, friendly staff keep me coming back...."

Linda Cregger

"Best corolina/vinegar based in Richmond. Always friendly staff, the Ashland store doesn't hold a candle to this food and these..."

Kyle Donovan

"Hello, my name is Jessa. My family and I are addicted to Virginia BBQ Lakeside. It's by far the best in Richmond....yes, please quote me. No, that's..."

Jessamyn Rau

"This shit is dannnnnnnkkkkkkkkkkkk..."

Garrett Russell

"Damn fine barbecue, sides, tea, people. I pass other barbecue joints to eat here. You should..."

Jane Ballard

"It taste like North Carolina!!! The hush puppies were dank, had to get a second order. I was starving and the food was fast. Friendly service, glad I..."

Zachary Wolny

"We eat here as often as we can! We love the fried apples and the Mac and..."

Mark Fagan

"Oh my god come here. I'm still here and writing a review because it's probably the best place in Virginia I've been to. Probably one of the top BBQ..."

K Grace

"Had the va bbq. They give you sauce you can add your own favorite. Red skin potato salad is amazing. Veteran owned..."

Troy Dubya

"Depending on your personal preference of BBQ styles, this could easily be a 5 star. I’m used to minced pork, I got shredded. May edit this if I..."

Logan R

"Delicious BBQ. The brisket here was just as good (if not better) than the top BBQ spots in Austin, TX. The staff was very kind and welcoming. They..."

Tristan Andrews

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this lakeside barbecue spot and it was absolutely amazing. The portions were generous, and the prices were..."

Lance

"Lakeside Barbeque’s new management has nailed it. Delicious food, excellent service and exactly the ambiance you’d expect from an awesome BBQ..."

Stacy Miller

"The food is amazing here and for a great price. I had the Texas beef BBQ Friday and enjoyed it so much. If you are looking for a large amount of..."

Marc Edwards

"Great lunch spot! Amazing price would..."

SomburZ

"Omg this was terrific. There are so many BBQ choices in the country and this is a highlight for sure! The original Virginia style and the NC style..."

Thomas Mangum

"I enjoy going here for lunch whenever I am in the Lakeside area. Great ood with awesome variety of barbecue and sauces. Hushpuppies, corn cakes,..."

Foto Fern

"Today was my first time and not my last... I order The Sampler half rack ribs, I got the VA BBQ, two sides was Cole slaw, collard greens, and sweet..."

Colette Piercy

"Honestly this places is perfect. The food is great, the sauces they have available are mouth watering and they treat everyone so well! The hall of..."

Cache

"Great BBQ & a variety of meats with many choices of BBQ sauce to use; the sides are very good & many choices...( the banana pudding is good & not..."

Russell T

"Food was great but takes a while. And even when you order for eat-in, they bring it out to go. Parking is limited and I usually end up parking in..."

Craig Rupert

"Best BBQ! Chris is awesome! My only regret is not trying the Mac!!..."

Katie Thulin

"I live 5 minutes from this place and can't believe I haven't found it any sooner! First of all, when you walk in, you immediately get a friendly..."

Tony Kaschalk

"Fast, friendly pick up for delivery. Clean cheery environment! Great food! Two thumbs up..."

Romero R

"Love this BBQ. Great side dishes and the bbq will make you slap your..."

Dave Terry

Cd's Barbeque

"Great pricing at this location. The store is usually pretty well organized and well stocked. Each department usually has a large selection without..."

Vanessa Dieterly

"Absolutely love this store! Love the staff love how clean it is. It just feels good to shop here. Thank you for everything. Keep up the good work. It..."

kate deaton

"Dorian Soudjian is wonderful and a very loyal Goodwill employee. She’s gregarious and helpful. Thank you for your compassion and..."

Austin Behl

"Staff was really nice, they helped me find what I needed and even went to check the stuff they were processing to see if they had what I needed, it..."

Bennett Graff

"Great staff and good prices, quite a treasure hunt to be had again..."

Carolyn Adams

"I always enjoy my shopping trips at this goodwill. There are really nice people that work here. They always greet my kids :) Best Goodwill in..."

Christy Lewis

"Great location. Staff friendly & helpful. Store full of home decor, sports, footwear & fashion for entire ..."

Lo Hair&More

"Great store, they have a huge selection of household items in the back of the store. A lot of goodwills don't have such a large selection of those..."

T H

"I left my debit card at the store in the card reader after making a purchase. I called the store the next day, they informed me that they secured..."

Tilden Shields

"Love this newish store!! Friendly staff always makes me feel welcome, esp, since they got rid of male manager with the cowboy boots that followed..."

katt katt

"My favorite Goodwill in the area. Large clothing/knick-knack selection and friendly employees. Someone has a lot of fun organizing the display racks..."

Ciaran Lowell

"Found some cool shirts today. They had some nice shoes but nothing in my size unfortunately. Very..."

Rachel V

"It's naturally a five star in my mind because of how the service works. I have found nice items here, and I also donate and recommend more do..."

Zac Mann

Galvans Bbq

"Passed by Galvan's several times before even noticing it. Stopped by today to give it a try, and it was great. This is a no-frills place, the kind..."

David Hathaway

"I love coming here I found it when my parents were working in the area. I genuinely drive from the medical center of Houston to this location just..."

Kimberly De Leon Villanueva

"Hey, man! This hole in the wall has some purty darn good BBQ. Great BBQ odor from outside and authentic no frills restaurant inside that gave a..."

Germ S

"2nd round, weeks apart it was as good as the first time. Consistency. 2 meat plate w/ green beans and rice shown. Note. Remember to ask for sauce on..."

l s

"Temporary closed ? Dont do this to me, when are you going to open again , my favorite bbq place Great bbq , i would recommend it to..."

Joe

"Family owned restaurant;Excellent food, friendly down to earth atmosphere. Nice..."

Edith Moore

"A very casual BBQ House! It's as pleasant as the food! It's the bark & thr brisket ends for me...not omitting(the greens & "The infamous"..."

Elaine Keys

"Great barbecue for an honest price. The staff is friendly, definitely good hardworking Texas people making great food. Whether it's Chicken, Sausage,..."

Justin Janecka

"This is my all time favorite homemade bbq place, nothing like it ALL HONESTLY I’m sad and heartbroken that it is temporarily closed why?..."

tiffany simmons

"The default for smoking the beef brisket is pecan wood. You might custom order some mesquite-smoked brisket if you wish, if they have advance notice..."

Stephen Jones

Deep Run Roadhouse

87/100 (1014 ratings)

"Even for delivery excellent fare. The ribs were meaty abd well seasoned. No need for extra sauce or the like. The bbq sandwich fabo. Classic bbq and..."

Pollie Barden

"Stopped in before a VCU basketball game. We tried to get into Asado but they were packed out the door. This place was empty, I'm guessing because..."

Ross Lewis

"As was offered to me from more than one passerby, "what is the best BBQ in Richmond?" The overwhelming response including asking the great google in..."

Phillip Zaprzalka

"Staff was extremely friendly and took time to explain the menu. The food was delicious and we all enjoyed it. Entire bill for all the food in these..."

Greg Maschok

"This was my first time here. I have passed it so many times when I go to Qdoba or Noodles & Company so I decided to stop in on my lunch. I ordered..."

Katrina Butler

"Pretty good stuff. Got the pork sandwich, collards and mac and cheese. Loved the collards, prok is prettygood. Love that you can get condiments on it..."

Clinton Lewis

"Came here with the extended family. Had the brisket, cat fish, chopped pork, pulled chicken sandwich, Mac and cheese, potato salad and corn bread...."

Anonymous ElectricCarOwner

"I had the chopped pork and fish sandwich.They were good, but not $7 worth. little pricey for a sandwich. Cornbread was..."

Sam Soto

"Great service and great barbecue. Nice open air dining..."

Sophia Bain

"Good food, friendly service, and they quickly get your food out. Would come..."

Marwan

"Pretty good, authentic BBQ. The place is not big, but has it own parking lot. Their desert is pretty good..."

Alex Serebrov

"Driving through from DC to Atlanta, we pulled off for some lunch and so glad we did!! Everything we got was seriously amazing. Each item was better..."

A K

"This place is amazing. We are from Texas and we can never find BBQ even close to what we had there, but Deep Run Roadhouse is just as good if not..."

Dale Morris

"Deep Run Roadhouse staff is professional from start to finish! The food was amazing! I ordered pick-up catering for an bday event I had on last..."

Misty Peters

"The menu is not large, but there are plenty of barbecue options, as well as some less common items. I had the brisket sandwich with onions and..."

Berzelius Paragot

"This BBQ catering company provided food at our more casual event after our wedding and it was delicious! The variety and pricing was on point, the..."

JeannaBean224

"Ribs were the best thing we tried - tender, sauce was complementary without overshadowing the taste of the smoky pork. Barbeque itself was good, but..."

Chris H

"Delicious food, friendly staff, and quick service. Just stopped in halfway through a 14 hour road trip, and so glad we did! Catfish was cooked..."

Blair Cadden

"I had ordered online for delivery from their VCU location, and my order was running late. I called Deep Run to find out what was going on with my..."

P B

Mission Bbq

86/100 (2225 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was so clean and well laid out. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was awesome. I had pulled pork, brisket, green beans, corn..."

Dale Cummings

"Mission accomplished...for me at least! Will make this my go-to BBQ place. Liked the buns, the range of sauces, the good quality sides, and the meat..."

Krautman

"Incredible food, incredible service. The BBQ dishes are superb. The pork BBQ is not sauced before being served, and its smoky, peppery flavor is..."

MuadDave

"This place is great! The BBQ is delicious -- not sure why these other people dislike so much. The sauces are wonderful -- tupelo honey is the best...."

Kim Vasko Christianson

"Thumbs up!. Most reviews I've read are evidently non-BBQ eaters... I'm with Rob on this. #1 BBQ joint in the RVA. Go Mission..."

Handyworx64

"All in all, Mission BBQ should be able to make quite a home here in Richmond. They serve up some of the best barbecue I’ve had in town, they very..."

Sean CW Korsgaard

"Mission BBQ is one of our favorite BBQ restaurants in Richmond. It is unique and the food is always great. I love the atmosphere as soon as you..."

Lin Brann

"1st time here and love it. The atmosphere, employees, and other guests gave off a warm inviting feeling. I had the 3 meat sampler with pulled pork,..."

Richard Sell

"Everyone here is amazing! The service is excellent and the food is outstanding! Every employee here goes out of their way to make you feel..."

Kat Beatty

"Good food. Good service. Nicely seasoned meats. Had the Mac & cheese and potato salad as sides with the sample 3 meat platter of ribs, pulled pork,..."

David Fletcher

"Love love love Mission BBQ!!! I had the 2 meat sampler and chose the pulled pork and brisket. Both were outstanding! Had the baked beans..."

Marshall Nesgoda

"My dad is a vet. As soon as this place opened, he wanted to come check it out and we've been going back ever since! The food is wonderful they really..."

Marie Bonnell

"Very good BBQ, lots of different types of sauces to sample. The sides are delicious. Stand (that's right) for the national anthem every day at..."

James H

Inner City Blues Home Of Carolina Bar B Que

"Got the full experience today at the Richmond Bacon Festival. First of all the line went fast and the cooks wore gloves. I'm very picky where I eat...."

Jackie Jayisbittersweet Harris

"We love this restaurant and order through UberEats. I ordered dinner for 20 on Halloween night from UberEats and called when the food had not..."

Dawn Wright VonBechmann

"The best BBQ I've had in a long time! I watch the staff and they know all of their customers names. Fast and..."

Amy Wentz

"Sitting at work fighting "The Syndrome" as a result of a awesome fish sandwich and some crunchy fried chicken straight off somebody grandma Sunday..."

Marco S Thomas

"If you want absolutely delicious food at a good price and don't need fancy atmosphere….then you absolutely must try this tiny take-out place on the..."

Joy Payne

"Love the food everything they have is good the best soulfood in..."

Misha Haynesworth

"My first visit today because of the VA Black Restaurant Experience Week March 4-11. Very close to my home. Staff is very friendly and helpful. ..."

Koko Brown

"Food is consistently good! Smoked chicken wings fall off the..."

Robert Ransome

"They introduced me to Swai and I absolutely love..."

Felicia Boney

"Ol School Down home cookin..."

John Robinson

"I HAD THE SWAI FISH DINNER OMG WITH MACARONI AND CHEESE AND YAMS MY FAVORITE EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS GIVE THEM A TRILLION..."

Sheila R. Scott

"Oh my! The pork is amazing! Just the right amount of heat and vinegar. It is so tender and juicy. I always get sweet potato fries with my barbecue...."

Tyler Huish

"Tried this place for the first time. I'm new to the Richmond area and wanted some good soul food. The ribs I ordered were very tasty. Mac and cheese,..."

James Ellerbee

"Ordered bologna burger with baked beans for my daughter (ate it all🙂😄) and meatloaf dinner with mac & cheese and cabbage for myself. Everything..."

Nicole Palmer

"Great food, with alot of down home southern flavor. Fried Chickens wings had amazing flavor with a flakey crust. Ribs were so juicy, holding all the..."

Brad Hughes

"I have been craving pigs feet for awhile but have been hesitant to eat them from just anywhere. But when I tell y’all I’m so happy I tried this..."

Avatar Omni

"Love this place. Employees are amazing. Food is always on point. Update: I havent frequented them as much as I should have the past 2 years, but..."

Christina Sadowski

"I had the pleasure of ordering from Inner City Blues BBQ for a Black History Month event, and I must say the food was absolutely delicious! The..."

A Stokes

"Love it wonderful service great food I’ll be..."

Fleet Moore

"I’d recommend calling in your food before arriving as there’s limited waiting space that’s not very welcoming. But the food is very good and..."

Lana Nicole

"For real , if your in the area , you absolutely have to eat here. I looooove my soul food. This is..."

Susan Jones My Family's Place

"I consider myself a foodie and this place is the real deal. Ribs were amazing, collard greens were delicious, and potato salad was spot on!! Will be..."

Brian Schumann

"Food is great, the brisket is really good as well as the n.c style BBQ. Service was very..."

Joshua Delgado

Smitty's Southern Style Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best BBQ around! The brisket and ribs are to die..."

Miranda Austin

"Best BBQ in Richmond and one of the best in central..."

Josh Pryor

"We had excellent food and excellent service at Smitty's! We'll be coming back for..."

Stephanie Branham

"I don't think there is enough space to say how amazing this food is! The service is fantastic and everything is homemade. You will never leave hungry..."

ernie joseph

"I will go back for the taste of ribs..."

xiao su

"Great food! Service was old school friendly with a woman who had a great personality behind the counter. I dont give very many 5 stars but service,..."

Jay Jernigan

"If you are in Richmond and looking for some good BBQ, head to Smitty's. The pulled pork and ribs were excellent. Mac n' cheese and coleslaw were..."

Ryan Turpen

"It has amazing barbaque and price is right for quality of..."

carlos kelley

"Every time I get the opportunity to go to Richmond I make it a point to stop by. Excellent food, wonderful people. A great part of America the big..."

Roxanne Connolly

"Good food friendly people, and excellent service, glad I went to eat..."

Richard Foster

Traditionz Smokehouse

"This was my first visit to this restaurant since they changed names and ownership. My book club and I came (party of 6) on a Thursday night (7pm)..."

Xenia C.

"The food was soooo good!! It was Amazing! Delish!! The fish was good and i am not a fan of fish. The baked chicken fell off the bone(yes lord) but..."

Jay Mind ur business

"I'm sick I'm just now finding out about this GEM! Ordered something simple to see the quality of the food and they killed it! I'll definitely be back..."

tom ford

"I had four wings, mac and cheese, collard greens. Everything was delicious, I would definitely come back and eat from this restaurant. I loved my..."

Simone Sullivan

"If you would like some comfort food that is made with the best ingredients that you can find at a restaurant please come to traditionz Smokehouse...."

Saran S Ross

"Me and my boo stopped through last night for our first time we both ordered the Chitling dinner with two sides. I don't eat everybody's chitlings but..."

diamond anika

"FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! LBJ hooked it up. Mercy was an absolute joy! Highly recommend. 10 stars if I..."

Dustin Bowles

"Been ordering wings from here for the last few months and we can't rave enough about them. The flavor is amazing, without having to drown them in..."

L. Carter

"Okay, so I've driven pass this place for over a year now, thinking it would be a dirty little hole in the wall... but I was wrong! I've been going to..."

Casey Williams

"This place really redeemed itself. I received excellent service the last time I ordered from here. The staff was friendly and engaging. I like how..."

Shameka Clark-Savage

"The Best chicken wings around! Crispy, golden brown on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. These wings are not tasteless, like at some other..."

C Buck

"We stopped by today on our way home to enjoy the Super Bowl and the entire experience was lovely. Had a very nice down home feeling! The owners were..."

Kim Robinson

"Delicious fish dinner with great sides. Turkey wings & sides were also very tasty. The bread pudding was awesome. Customer service was great as well...."

Mary Jones

"Stopped on my way home from church. The buffet looked so good, I went home and changed into casual clothes and returned. The food was great and my..."

HerNana LovesHer

"Great tasting food at good prices. Portions are hefty and the shrimp are to die for. Seafood is fried crispy golden brown with just the right..."

Bishop S. JaNine Hyman, Ph.D.

Virginia Barbecue

"Love this place and it is by far my favorite barbeque restaurant in the area. I also think you get the most bang for your buck there; however, after..."

Chuck S

"My boyfriend and I came to VA BBQ after a referral to a different location. This location is 5 minutes from our house - hello convenience! Anyways,..."

Lindsey Truett

"Virginia BBQ supports our Recycled Rides program. Many times they donated BBQ to our giveaways. They have a great menu selection. The mac & cheese..."

Conner Brothers - Chester

"Good barbecue and great service at this local restaurant! My favorite of the meat options is the carolina style pork. The sides I've tried have all..."

Nathan Ray

"Great combo for a great price. They have lunch specials every week. Choice of NC or Virginia style. Check out the cole slaw. Yes, it's made on the..."

Bill Lipsett

"Serves Carolina and Virginia style barbecue. I usually get the chopped pork, Carolina style. I found the pulled pork to be a little dry. Service is..."

LaVaniel

"Great BBQ restaurant! Tasty,quick, clean and comforting. Good portion sizes and fair prices. Hiding in a little mall with a few other places around...."

Dalton L

"This *was* my favorite BBQ place but the folks who ran it are gone. The food is still good but the nice touches like friendly folks at the order..."

John Smith

"The best barbeque in the state. Both Va and Nc, i have enjoyed both of them. The sides are also amazing. I honestly do recommed to come with your..."

Brandon Lizano

"Great pulled pork! And like most BBQ places, the sides are fantastic! Hidden jewel for those who know about..."

Matt Feldman

"Tried them instead of Shane's across the street.... Glad we did, great food and polite people. We will be coming back..."

Kyle Falt

"The Barbeque Is Very Good. The NC Style Is Some Of The Best I Have Ever Had. All Of The Sides Are Good. Not Very..."

Philip Foster

"Just ate lunch at va bbq. Outstanding in all aspects. Wow! Anxious to go..."

Gerald Flinchbaugh

"Staff was very friendly and very helpful. Little high on some things but quality of food is worth every..."

Karen Seal

"Great food, great service. A regular..."

Josh Lease

Pig & Brew

"My husband and I ordered the trio meal. Brisket, ribs, and wings with Mac and cheese and collards. We also added peach cobbler. Everything was..."

Fee J

"Pig & Brew has an excellent barbeque sandwich and delicious drinks! We came here on a weekday during lunch and service was very fast! We ordered the..."

Rachael Rhodes

"Went on a Friday evening for dinner and it was busyy. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you go on the weekend. The food was tasty and..."

K. Macklin

"2 of my friends an i decided to check them out Saturday evening. We sat at the bar ordered food and drinks. The staff was friendly. The music was..."

Beautifully Created

"My daughter suggested Pig and Brew for Brunch. The Brunch menu, while a bit limited, was diverse enough for our party of four. Choices in the group ..."

John Edwards

"We ate at Pig & Brew today in Richmond. It was absolutely scrumptious! I got the lunch special which was a shredded meat sandwich (chicken or pork),..."

Michael M

"I listened to the hype about this place and unfortunately it was ruined for me. I was expecting AHHHHMazing and got “decent for it to being in a ok..."

taryn roane

"We loved this place! The brisket was so tender and moist. We also got pulled pork, the fried fish sandwich, fries, Mac and cheese, and cold slaw...."

Danielle Hill

"The food was simply delicious. We had BBQ sliders and loaded fries. The lemon drops were awesome, I've never had one that tasted so delicious and I..."

Crystal Lester

"What can I say. Every thing peeled off. The brisket would just shred of the fork trying to pick it up. Cobbler was creamy sweet, not candy sweet...."

icutrauma1 RS6

"Went here for brunch on a Sunday. It was packed, which is never a bad thing. The customer service was on point, I honestly think that was their..."

Ashley D.

Smohk Rva Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"My server was overly nice. O believe her name was Sophie. I ordered the burnt ends tacos. Very tasty. Also had the key lime pie for dessert another..."

Ron Wilson

"Great BBQ! The smoke ribye sandwich was piled high, extremely tender and just really good. Everyone in our group enjoyed the meal. Give this one a..."

Rodger Marty

"" I went in and had the brisket sandwich and burnt ends Friday and loved it so I went back Saturday and tried the rack of ribs, Mac n cheese and..."

M K

"Laid back and no fuss BBQ joint. Great meats and sandwiches. The ribs were just falling apart. The mac and cheese could have been a little bit better..."

Courtney Moore

"This place has amazing high quality bbq. It’s a small spot but it’s right next to a brewery so you can easily find a place to sit there. Pulled..."

Matthew

"Roby and crew are great!! Gotta love owner presence in a restaurant! ALL MY XXXs brisket sandwich was amazing, loved the burnt ends(more like..."

R E

""Obscure" indeed ❤️ BEST BBQ.... Everything was tender... We had burnt ends, ribs and briskets. Drove from Hampton and will come back again. He's..."

MzKristyles

"The brisket here is one of the better briskets I've had outside of Texas (Born in Texas), better than a lot of places I've tried. Moist, and so..."

MetalMann 1983

"This hole in the wall BBQ restaurant serves one of the best BBQ brisket sandwiches I have ever..."

Scott Silverstine

"Delicious! I had the brisket with mac and cheese and collards. The brisket was perfectly tender and moist. The mac and cheese was tasty and light...."

Noelle Pierce

Shane's Rib Shack

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really enjoyed the sampler platter. Everything on my plate was delicious. My only complaint was that it was so warm in the..."

Carter Lippy

"Well the food was delicious ,enjoyed the ribs very tender nice flavor,mac&cheese, baked beans were good to ,yummy ,can't wait to visit..."

Karen Lee Studivant

"Food was good. Couldn't eat all because they give you your money worth. So I had lunch and dinner and I only paid for lunch. Good..."

Latora Mclaughlin

"Great experience here. Got a full rack of ribs, sweet potato fries, cpl texas toast and some fried okra for about $21. My girlfriend and me at this..."

Treva Nova

"Good Ribs, slaw and beans. Extremely friendly staff that bends over backwards to help. The Carolina Mustard sauce is incredible. I could make a meal..."

Dave Grant

"Restaurant was clean and wait staff pleasant. I ordered the baby back rib platter. Ribs were good, tender and meaty. Portion size was healthy and..."

Stephany Hanshaw

"We usually stop in at Shames whenever we are in Richmond for a few days. Portions are generous and prices reasonable. Staff is always friendly. My..."

Vini Ramsay

"I really like this place. It's super quick and the staff is wonderful. Great ribs, pulled pork, and, burgers, and Brunswick stew. Everyone was happy,..."

Tracy G

"Chicken, Ribs, mac-n-cheese, fried okra and bread is the best I've had in a long time. I like his bbq sauce! Floor and tables were little bit sticky,..."

Richard Cross

"I was in need a something small to eat to last me through the rest of the day. After calling my order in with excellent service I went to pick it up..."

Matthew Bennett

"I really was not expecting their food items to be as great tasting as I thought. The very best thing I like that they use dehydrated garlic not that..."

Shar Penn

"First visit since we had heard it was good. Mixed review as we both loved the ribs - tender, meaty and lean with great flavor w/o adding another..."

David Nelson

"The ribs were nicely smoked, tender and flavorful. They have their own variety of sauces to try. Customer service was cheerful and prompt. You may..."

Christian Holloway

"I've been coming here for years and love the food. Sadly today 2/10/19 @ about 12:45pm the lady with the black hair taking orders was not the nicest...."

Visionary Trailblazin

"From the menu I’ve had their burgers, sweet potato fries, grilled lemon pepper chicken salad, and ribs & half chicken platter. Oh, also their peach..."

Niketa Washington

"The food here is always good! They are kid friendly and I like that every time I go it isn't crowded. I like the text program they have where I get..."

Keturah Edwards

"Full menu, lots of options friendly staff,..."

Eric Gehler

Deep Run Roadhouse

85/100 (1769 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"I can’t tell you where Short Pump begins, what a census designated area is, or why this place that’s seemingly outside the Richmond city limits..."

Find My Food Stu

"We hired Deep Run Roadhouse for our wedding and it was the BEST decision we made!! They were incredibly helpful while picking out our menu and very..."

Kylie Meyer

"Attended a wedding that was catered by Deep Run Roadhouse. The food and staff were fabulous! The pork BBQ was delicious and the rolls and cornbread..."

Jimmy Crickett

"I like the bbq here, but love the fried catfish. $8 for a 3 piece but so good! Lots of homemade sides like mac & cheese and collards. Staff is..."

Angie Nishnick

"Deep Run Roadhouse catered our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding reception. The staff were absolutely amazing and cared for our every need. And the..."

Kim Bushby

"You can find the usual suspects here: pulled pork and chicken, brisket, etc., as well as some atypical fare like Cuban sandwiches and tacos for a BBQ..."

Martin Lloyd

"Our dinner was amazing! Pulled pork was very tasty and the waffle fries were the best I’ve ever tasted. We even treated ourselves to cornbread,..."

Alicia B

"We had Deep Run Roadhouse cater our wedding and we received SO many compliments on how amazing the food was. Myself and the groom honestly thought..."

brittany woo

"Brisket sandwich was very good, as were the brisket tacos! Big fan of the waffle fries and the chocolate pie was yummy. $70 for 2 people but to be..."

Josh Haddad

"One of the better barbecue restaurants in Richmond. Menu goes beyond pulled pork and ribs, including such things as portabella mushroom sandwich...."

John Duke

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue

84/100 (3173 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"For a party of 8, we got the extra heavy ribs full, the jumbo ribs full which came with 2 sides each. Got the 3 orders of 6 wings which was ok, and 2..."

Cam Tu Truong

"This is THE place. Look take it from a fat guy who travels the USA with a focus on Man Vs Food restaurants. It was sad to hear that the Buz and Neds..."

Josh Tovar

"I took my kids and they enjoyed the Mac and cheese. I had the BBQ sandwich with a side of Cajun corn both were tasty. Really cool atmosphere..."

John Ayers Jr

"So good! We haven’t been here since before Covid. It’s now full service which is nice. The food is great I got the dry wing dinner. With hush..."

Kev & Jas Wiggins

"Always a nice meal here. Nothing fancy, just good food. The meats are done right and the sides are always delicious as well. The brisket is my..."

Michael Ponzini

"Stop by on the way to DC. Had a pleasant experience. The food was good and the waitress was friendly. We enjoyed the beef ribs and brisket. Corn..."

Cecilia Na

"I am always looking for a good BBQ spot. We ordered a half rack of pork ribs, a half rack of beef ribs, mac n cheese, apples and baked beans. Their..."

Latrice

"Real BBQ is an understatement! Been a customer for over 10 years. BBQ enthusiasts, this is where you must come for ribs, brisket, burnt ends, you..."

Ade Brayboy

"Great food, good music and not too loud. Our waitress, Victoria, took perfect care of the 4 of us. We came in for a late lunch. The catfish was..."

Mary Donahue

"I'm visiting RVA and wanted to get some BBQ, so I came here. We sat at the bar, but there were plenty of open tables. There's a decent selection of..."

Toni Sterling

"We were watching a BBQ show on television and got an appetite for ribs, so we decided Buzz and Ned's was probably tops in the area as far as we know...."

Charles Edmonds

"The beef ribs were amazing. And the brisket omg with the sauce, mmmmh. My buddy got bread pudding and melted inside his..."

AlwaysLovingKelsey

"Best BEEF ribs around. Excellent customer service. Real southern feel. From the door to the floor. They do not..."

DeAnna Howard-Jones (Ultimate Reviewer)

"The original leased Buzz & Ned's was tiny, and always crowded. It has been torn down, to be replaced with a big condo complex. The new Buzz & Ned's..."

George Hastings

"Absolutely amazing time food was perfect cornbread out of this world and our server Rod over the top service coming from a cooperate background in..."

Ryan Machado

"Been coming for years very good representation of Richmond BBQ in my opinion staff are always very welcoming will be returning..."

Vapeheads llc Steven Dillard

"This is my first time coming here. Decided to check it out because it's close to my parents place. The food was very tasty. I ordered a pulled pork..."

James Ellerbee

Hogshead Cafe

84/100 (1556 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The photos don’t do it any justice! I went on a Tuesday night, and was sat immediately. I ordered a hogarita which was really good and the menu had..."

Naisha Johnson

"Had a great dinner stop here yesterday. I ordered the Shrimp & Corm Chowder to start and it was excellent! The Au Gratin Potatoes were..."

Rob Spitler

"I visited HogsHead years ago when it was a small restaurant a little further up West Broad. I remember eating the Cuban sandwich then, and I was..."

Shannon C.

"Will definitely go back. Cute place! 4 stars because it's very porky smelling and I'm not a fan of pork. BUT its called Hogshead cafe...LOL! Server..."

Paula P

"When it comes to BBQ, this restaurant is one of the best in the area. I am part of a Meetup group and I've been here several times. This restaurant..."

Wes B

"This is a pretty good place. It has a fun pub feel to it and the food is pretty darn good. It's mostly your typical pub fare but they also have a..."

John Lacek

"Pleasantly surprised. The pulled pork is their specialty for a reason, it is amazing but definitely try other items on the menu. The burger was..."

Lee “MusiCat” C

"They offer standard bar food like wings, nachos, burgers, chicken nuggets, and hot dogs, but have a few unique items on the menu that are pretty..."

Jeffrey Hinson

"Now if you wish to have a down home southern cuisine experience then this establishment will give you that. From the Sweet Tea, Limeades, chili..."

Gregory Clarke Money Mindset Academy

"I have been forever spoiled...I can only order the Catfish Reuben. So good! Side of crispy sweet potato fries with maple mustard sauce is divine! Top..."

Sandy LaSalle

"A really nice sit down and relax BBQ eatery. Wonderful atmosphere (cross between sports bar/family restaurant/club). Went with my girlfriend, who..."

Joshua Lewie

"I have found a new favorite appetizer and that is Hogsheads Crab Pretzel! So cheesy and amazing. I also got the Fried Pickles, Catfish Reuben, and..."

VanillaDeer

"HogsHead Cafe off Broad Street in Henrico is a consistent delight. Love their dual-floor setup with bars and outdoor seating. The menu mixes BBQ..."

Jeffrey Hinson

"Place was kind of dead at lunchtime, but the food has always been great here. Friendly people, and the prices are still a good value. It fell short..."

Chris Price

"Staff was really friendly! I def recommend checking their fb page which lists their daily blackboard specials--the menu is huge and the portions are..."

Christina Gordon

"First time eating at this location. They've been around forever and they used to be in this little tiny place just down the street. They have this..."

Anthony Couillard

"A little hole in the wall BUT they have really good food!! Perfectly seasoned. Huge portions and reasonably priced with fast service. My husband said..."

Tina Dunivan

Firehouse Bbq

83/100 (2625 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were passing by and decided to stop and check this place out! & we’re glad we did! my boyfriend and i loved the food and the restaurant was so..."

Courtney Cross

"This building is filled with such neat things! The pic is the outside of the building. The service and staff were very friendly and efficient. Food..."

brenda Corya

"May need reservations for the weekend evening. Fist time here and found the food to be rockin' and smoking. Spoke with a few people in town and was..."

Kristopher Whipker

"Location is great, old firepole had wife wanting to test it out, lol. Unfortunately they had no ribs today when we went 😕. Sweet potato casserole..."

Garrison Kruse

"Coming to visit a town we were fortunate to find this Barbeque restaurant opened by former firefighters. The history and unique ambience was..."

David Collins Oliver

"Loved the atmosphere! Pulled pork sandwich topped with Mac and cheese was delicious and the scalloped cabbage. Will be back in the future to try the..."

Lisa M. Bauer

"4 &1/2 stars. BBQ tasted great with 3 different levels of sauce. Sides were good, beer was cold! ..."

Lori Kaminskyj

"Good food, decent prices, great service and atmosphere. What more could a person want? I highly recommend..."

Edie Means

Alamo Bbq

83/100 (2481 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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"Holy S***! This was some damn good food! My girlfriend and I have been wanting to try out this place since I moved close by. Now let me say that what..."

Jonathan Josue Trejo

"They never disappoint! Hands down the best brisket in town!..."

Colleen Hegarty

"Bought the 2 meat and 3 sides plate. Simply amazing! From the brisket to the jalapeno Mac and cheese. Loved it..."

Greg Ramey

"Best bbq in the country no doubt!! � wish I could experience it over where I’m living, but always the place to stop when I’m in town in..."

Kelsey Cambas

"Always a great experience! Super convenient and versatile whether you want to cater, dine on the patio, walk over to the park/river walk, or take..."

Meredith Reardon

"This is one of the best wedding vendors I work with! They not only make amazing food, but they have stellar service, and they are a well oiled..."

Jami Pollnow Heath

"We were in the ny wanted something close. What a find in Alamo BBQ!!! Your pulled pork was so good with that delectable smoked flavor !!!! We..."

Barbara Mitchell Bambacus

"Absolutely hands down the most authentic And best tasting BBQ in Richmond..."

Josh Brooksaunders

"Ate here before the temp closing. Good food, tried out the pork taco and jalapeño Mac and cheese. I'm not usually a big slaw person, but theirs goes..."

Lauren Jones

"First time here. The Brisket sandwich was amazing! The sauce was sweet with a little kick! Loved it. I had a slice of corn bread. It was okay, a..."

Daren Jones

"Got the sampler from here. I ordered pork, brisket, rice and beans, cowboy beans, and cornbread. The pork was decent, but I didn't like the sauce as..."

Samuel Edmondson

"This is a hometown favorite! You can’t go wrong with the Texas style Philly cheesesteak which is sweet and spicy. And the fully loaded quesadillas..."

Tj & Pj

"I was passing through Richmond, and heard about how good Alamo BBQ is so I had to stop by and eat! I ordered the Texas philly. It was so delicious!..."

Leslie V.

"I had the pulled pork w/o cole slaw. The meat tasted great and it wasn’t greasy at all which was great!!! The menu prices listed on google..."

Eriel

"Fantastic food every time! Parking is a little strange, and you have to walk across a very busy traffic circle but it is DEFINITELY worth it. They..."

Jeremy Martin

"Great barbecue. Texas style which means it's going to be unique for this area. I would highly recommend you trying it if you're visiting. The owner..."

Dmitriy Ark

"Had the 3 meats, 3 sides platter. Ribs, Brisket, Pork & Texas Caviar (pictured), Mac n’ Cheese, Beans. Brisket was so very delicious! Ribs were..."

S K

"From a Chef point of view MY CUBAN ( HOUSE SPEC VERSION OF COURSE) SLAMMING , I will be getting food there again for sure...."

Neval Wise

"Amazing bbq! Obsessed with their sauce. Not too sweet with just the right amount of kick. Wish we lived closer we'd be here all the time! Also their..."

Sara Parente

"Cute little outdoor eatery in a quiet part of town. I found it on Yelp as we were driving by past Richmond on route to VB so we did a quick dinner..."

Loraine O

"Classic Texas style. Personally I lean more towards Carolina style, a bit more tangy than sweet. This place actually has it dialed in. Got the three..."

davidmaraujo24

"It's outdoor seating only and you serve yourself from a "take out" style window. However, it is by far the best barbecue I have had in..."

Adi Jakupovic

"Excellent service, lay back staff. Excellent taste in food. Park across the street. Nice outdoor seating when it's nice..."

BLACKED OUT Motorsports

"Good brisket sandwich! Light and fluffy cornbread was really good! Collard greens were excellent, I didn’t get any bacon or pork flavor, just the..."

Rick Vollmer

"Probably the best barbecue pork sandwich I have ever had. Exceptional customer service, food that exceeds your expectations, I will definitely be..."

Michael Maduske

Dunn's Drive In Barbecue

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Old fashioned drive up restaurant where they bring food to your car on window trays! The burgers here are great, the fries are good, and the..."

Leslie McCormick

"Always great service and wonderful..."

Fleet Moore

"As I type this I am incredibly full and content from the Crab and Jack Omelette. I love seafood and have never had an omelette quite like this one...."

Bryan Lopes

"Name has changed to US Best Wings. Should stop by and give them a..."

Techniques by Cheryl

"Let me start with O My Lord!! This little Jewel is a wonderful spot to get food at minded I am from Baltimore Maryland but that weekend I was in..."

Corey Dudley

"Used to go there to get food until the young lady left there that graduated and started working for another place. I stopped going my order is never..."

Raina Parks

"This small establishment has been a local favorite for many many years. Why you may be asking? In part great full home cooked meals, excellent BBQ,..."

Bryan Wilson

"Our school ordered 12 club sandwiches for some guests and I was lucky enough to get one of them. I wrote my principal a thank you email with the..."

Cinci Simons

"Always clean and neat, the people are very helpful and friendly,and the food is always hot! Nice mix of things on the menu and the daily specials..."

Chris Klotz

"This drive in restaurant has been a favorite of ours for ever. Nothing fancy, eat in your car or take home. I can't speak for more than a few items..."

Ronda Loyer

"How many independent restaurants have been in business since 1935? That should tell you something. No, this is not PBS cooking show food, but it is..."

Mark Kelly

"Just left Dunn's. Their barbeque is just like NC Style and always fresh. I been going to them for over 40 years. Everything is delicious and the..."

Betty Hawkiins

Sonny's Bbq - Richmond, Ky

82/100 (2548 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Sonnys is my absolute favorite! I eat there every time I go out. My friends always know when they ask me to go out that Sonnys will be the place we..."

Jennifer McIntosh Tackett

"Loved it really good it was an experience and the service was great and it was a good place to get some southern sweet..."

Mc Alex

"The food was amazing and the service from Courtnie was great, go try the food and enjoy the helpful polite..."

Tim Caldwell

"Excellent service. Loved the new "Whole Hog" sandwich! Had it on garlic toast, with baked beans an sweet tea...."

Mark Johnson

"My family really enjoyed our 1st visit and meal. Will be..."

Nancy Jo Kilgore

"Love Sonny's sliced pork, baked beans, fries and garlic bread. This was first time at this one, really good... been going to Sonnys for 40 years......"

John Williams

"This place was great! The staff was very freimdly and attentive. And fast. We must've gotten used to slower service due to worker shortages, but the..."

Chris Swan

"Just moved to Richmond for a state position. Thought I'd start trying out the BBQ scene, saw Sonny's BBQ pulling out of Kroger and decided to give..."

Matthew Abrams

"As always, Sonny’s hit the spot!!! We don’t have Sonny’s where I live, so having grown up on ‘all-you-can-eat’ chicken just about every..."

Austin Campbell

"Was visiting from out of state and got the taste for some good ol BBQ. This restaurant popped up first on google search so decided to give them a..."

Amos Bayne

"Call me crazy but when passing by Richmond, we stop for the evening and the only choice for dinner is Sonny's. Mama loves the ribs and brisket is my..."

AG Lopez

"Some the best BBQ in the state! Food was excellent, service was outstanding, and had very little wait after I ordered. Highly..."

Jerrod Bailey

"The family feast was my latest food from this Sonny's. It was huge, 3 of us ate two meals out of it. They have remodeled with a more open look...."

Rex Barker

Td's Smokehouse Barbecue

"Food and service was one of the best around an I would recommend this small home style bbq to all. good food great..."

Alonzo Stanley

"Good bbq and the staff were very friendly. Service was not very fast, but good bbq is supposed to be..."

Ron Page

"I was visiting the Dollar Tree directly across from TD's Smokehouse. The wonderful aroma from there smelled delightful. So I followed my nose and..."

Artemis Soul

"My husband and I recently went here and honestly was a bit skeptical but WOW! Food was incredible. I got the brisket sandwich with seasoned fries.the..."

Sharon Colombo

"A nice young man with incredible BBQ knowledge has taken over this place. Great BBQ,sides and service at reasonable prices. It's like "Take Out " but..."

The Gloucester Crab Man

"Have been there several times for the family special. Call ahead and it's ready and waiting in 15 minutes. Good food, great price (even better with a..."

Charles Woolard

"TD's Smokehouse did a wonderful job catering our event. All the food was excellent, even the iced tea, and they were helpful at the event and prompt..."

Tanya Stinson

"Very good BBQ! The family picnic is a great deal and really good price. For $20 you can feed 4 people. I definitely will be going..."

Jerry Weigand

"Sooooo good that the smell across the street made me try it for the first time! Delicious, finger licking bbq! And awesome service..."

Arianna L.O

"Robbie took the place over on October. The food is good and the prices are honest. TDs best days are..."

Hal Lewis

"Great BBQ for a great price.. and the hush puppies are fabulous.. definitely recommend..."

Tracy Johnson

"Great bbq and super affordable. Amazing sides like greens and Mac and..."

Ashley Nichols

"The place is kinda dated and small but the food is great for an awesome price! I would go back in a..."

Chris Bittner

"I love TD's. This is a great takeout BBQ place. My wife loves the BBQ..."

Jason Archer

"Food tasted great, but we were in the bathroom soon after eating it, more like takeout, only a waiting area and picnic tables..."

Ashley Stevens

"I got a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a HUGE hit! I will definitely do that..."

Mitchell Seargent

"Great place have been going there for my oil changes for..."

Peggy Miller

Boulevard Fish & Barbeque

"One of Richmond's hidden food gems that's been around since 90's. I used to come here for BBQ, but it seems to have converted into a seafood spot...."

Kimberly A. Ross

"Good fried sole. We placed a huge order for a very large group, it was hot and ready to go on time when we arrived to pick it up. Reasonably priced..."

Crystal

"The fish was more expensive than prior visits but the quality is still..."

Mike Duigou

"Great customer service. Love the 2way fish & prawns w/hush..."

unique jackson

"Always great food. Greens are really great. Thanks for serving us for many..."

Sandy Lattier

"The food is so good! Its a little pricy. It was $60 for 2 people me and hubby. 3-way is $37 and prawn dinner is $22. Both dinners come with 2 sides...."

A Smiley

Black Star Pirate Bbq

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