Tucked away in the heart of Pembroke, Virginia, Bluegrass BBQ delivers everything you'd hope for…read morefrom a true small-town gem. From the perfectly seasoned fried fish to the smoky, flavorful jerk pulled chicken, every bite tasted like it was made with pride. And then came the surprise star of the meal--the hush puppies. Crispy and golden on the outside, warm, soft, and pure comfort on the inside. What truly made this experience unforgettable was Albert, better known as "Vinny de Vincent." His passion for cooking is contagious. As he shared the story behind his recipes, his cooking process, and his vision of serving both his community and the world, it became clear that this is more than a restaurant--it's a story of second chances, reinvention, and purpose served on a plate. His hospitality made us feel like family the moment we walked through the door. If you're looking for authentic Southern flavor, genuine hometown hospitality, and a meal prepared with heart, Bluegrass BBQ earns a well-deserved 5 out of 5 from me. This is the kind of place that reminds you why small-town America still has some of the best food--and the biggest hearts. #BluegrassBBQ #PembrokeVirginia #SouthernCooking #SmallTownHospitality #CulinaryGoodness

Bluegrass in Pembroke is by far the best bbq in over a 100 mile radius. I consider myself a Smoked…read moremeats & BBQ snob. Pretty much everywhere we have tried in the SWV area is mediocre at best. Finding good properly slow smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork is getting harder and harder to find, or at a decent price. Well, you can stop looking if you're near the area and stop into Bluegrass! First, the brisket is fantastic. Not overly fatty, well smoked, grainy and very tasty. I had it with a dollop of the Bourbon Sauce and Traditional BBQ sauce. Absolutely near perfect. Next up are the Ribs. These dry rubbed smoked baby back cut style are meat falling off the bone delicious. Again, I drizzled just a small bit of Bourbon & Traditional Sauce on them which enhanced a nice sweetness. Next up we tried the Pulled Pork with a bit of vinegar and molasses which was succulent with a great taste through and through. For sides we had the beans, Mac n cheese, sweet potato casserole & hush puppies with butter. As I said, by far the best we have had in over a 100 mile radius. This is authentic slow smoked meats, dry rubbed, not drenched in sugary sauce. You control any flavor of sauce you want at the table with several great selections. The Bourbon and Traditional were my favorites. Because of the rarity finding honest and authentic smoked bbq like this, I wish I could give more than 5 stars, as it's the closest to Texas Slow Cooked you will find in the Southern Virginia / West Virginia area. Lucky for us it's not far, as we will be coming back to enjoy this wonderful family geared place, with amazing service tucked away in sleepy ol' Pembroke VA. And if you doubt any of what I've said, my tray picture below says it all, from a 3 meat combo w/sides, clean as a whistle. It was that good!

Right when I walked in I was greeted by Kaley, she was so nice and attentive. The restaurant is…read moreclean and styled similar to the Yadkin Valley vibe! Food is awesome, absolutely fresh and flavorful!

Camping nearby and decided to try the local barbecue. Delicious brisket, slaw, baked beans and…read moreokra. Fast service, too. We had to take ours to go because they don't have outside seating and we travel with our dog, but we found a picnic table right around the corner, so it was perfect!

Wandered in here after 9 hours on the road. Had a lovely evening dining in. We got the catfish BLT…read moreand a smothered chicken bowl. We were surprised by live country music. I'm a different man than I was before I walked though that door. This sandwich permanently changed me as a person. Absolutely incredible. The mashed potatoes are to die for. The chicken bowl was slammin. I might make a point to pass through here every time I make this trip.

Food was good nice flovor, service was friendly and on the spot, dinning was large and…read moreaccommodating.

Great local spot for BBQ just off the interstate! Pulled off…read moreI-81 at the Wythville exit in a trip to northern Virginia and decided to try this local bbq restaurant. The brisket had a good mixture of lean and fatty meat, and a perfect smoke that really didn't need any sauce, but the bourbon sauce added a savory heat that was excellent. The real surprise was the bourbon beans! This blend of black and pinto beans with peppers, onions and bacon is sitting in a brilliant sauce with an amazing sweet heat and is thin enough to imbue the flavor without being a thick brown-sugar soup... a definite must have! The staff were very friendly as well. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was price and setting. Based on the interior which appears to still be under some construction, I'm assuming they have only recently moved into the space... which is fine, however, for table service I would expect something more that styrofoam to-go containers and plastic utensils. And, although the quality of the food is quite good and portions are nice, $21 for one bbq meat and two sides is a bit on the high side. So, if you are moving through the area and are looking for good bbq, (and don't mind paying a bit more and being served in styrofoam) it's definitely worth stopping by.

Blackwood is the bomb. What was his name? Sebastian?…read more He's out front with the offset. Respectable pulled pork. Great Mac. Great potato salad. I was full but still wanted more.

The beer is very good. I enjoyed the Blonde. Trivia night was very fun, 1st time my friends and I…read morewere here and we had a great experience.

Please do not patronize Creek Bottom Brewing…read more It is not a safe place for women or children. Creek Bottom is at the center of a local controversy involving a young man named William Ayers. In 2023, Ayers was convicted of child rape (carnal knowledge of a child) and abduction. He was released from prison last year, back into our community. Upon his release, Creek Bottom Brewing began employing him to work in the brewery--as a known convicted child sex offender. In February, while working for Creek Bottom, Ayers was arrested AGAIN for ANOTHER sexual assault, strangulation, brandishing a firearm, and abduction by force. It got a little media attention as the "Valentine's Day Rape." Recently added to his list of charges is possession of child porn and sexual abuse of an animal. Where does Creek Bottom come in, beyond offering a job to a known child sex offender? William Ayers' parents are the owners of Creek Bottom. They made the choice to employ him at their brewery, along with their many young women employees and the families who visit the restaurant. Our dollars spent at the brewery unwittingly went directly towards Ayers' paycheck. Many community members feel that Creek Bottom's owners have made horrendous decisions that endanger our community by choosing to have their son employed at the brewery, and by supporting/enabling him in other ways. It is readily apparent that Ayers' parents employ pricey high-powered out-of-town attorneys to defend their son from his charges. (Courtroom interactions between those attorneys and the father of William Ayers reinforce this, with the attorneys pulling Daddy Ayers aside for extended conferencing before making motions.) A couple of days ago, Ayers was offered bail set at $900,000. That means that if his supporters/enablers come up with a $90k bail bond agent fee, or $900k on their own, Ayers will AGAIN be released into our community. All of this is a matter of public record: past convictions, state sex offender registry that showed Ayers working at Creek Bottom until his latest arrest, ownership of Creek Bottom, recent charges, and ongoing court case with private legal defense. All members of our community can and should make their own INFORMED choices here. Sending your money in Creek Bottom's direction could literally help lead to this individual being released into our community once again. Endanger the wealth that is supporting him, and we may be able to make a real difference for community safety. Please don't unwittingly contribute to a William Ayers legal defense fund or to bailing him out to walk among us again. If you see fit, stand by us in this effort.

Headed from Raleigh back to Tennessee and decided to take the scenic route. We're so glad we did…read more We always keep an eye out for roadside BBQ when we're traveling through the South, and this place did not disappoint. Forget fast food--if you want barbecue that's tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth, make the stop. The owners came out and chatted with us, and you can tell it's a family-run place that takes pride in what they do. Very clean. Beautiful views. The food was amazing, the prices were reasonable, and the hospitality was just as good as the barbecue. We'll definitely be making this a regular stop whenever we're headed through the area. Highly recommend!

Wonderful BBQ place. Ribs and pulled pork were flavorful, tender, and didn't need a sauce. They…read moredid have a very good sweet sauce and a mustard sauce to enhance the ribs. Mac and cheese side was very tasty. Beans were a bit spicy. Order and pick up at an outdoor counter with indoor and outdoor seating. Very clean, nice bathrooms and easy to get to from I-77. Great family owned place, owners were very friendly and walked us through the menu choices.

Amazing food!!! Messed up wings, street corn, tacos, salads. Everything is so good…read more Very reasonably priced large portions. If you see this truck you better stop! Over and over every time we order it comes out perfect!

Kristin's food is simply amazing. She is an artist with brisket - alone, on a sandwich, or in a…read moretaco, and some of the best homemade sides you'll ever have. She likes to pretend that she's mean but she's a sweetheart.

Excellent service from Skyler, delicious food and clean restrooms at the Wooden Pickle. My sweetie…read morehad their famous mahi mahi street tacos, a messy delight, and I had the portobello panini sandwich, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and very tasty. To go with it, I subbed a salad instead of fries, and for a small up-charge, I had a half of their pear and blue salad sans the bacon. It was so good! I want to go back for a whole salad and try one of their flatbreads to go with it, so I can bring some leftovers home for lunch the next day. Now, if they had a cocktail offering with a product from the nearby distiller, I would have made him be designated instead of me.

It's clearly a busy place. "Wait to be seated" suggests…read morethey'll at least acknowledge your arrival. Nope. Waited a bit. Again busy, but not okay. Servers walked round us several times before acknowledging we were there. Okay to wait for a table, but when the table becomes open, acknowledge us and let us sit, rather than continuing to make us wait. We were seated and waited again before given menus and cutlery. A couple sat down several minutes after us and were given cutlery and menus. I get different waitresses have different tables, but a table who arrives first should be served first. And yup, they got their food before we did. Food was disappointing. Fries were warm. Crab cake sandwich (with shrimp) lacked flavor, and tasted like a crispy potato cake. Buffalo chicken sandwich should not be kids chicken tenders toasted in sauce falling out of the sandwich. Burger was overcooked and dry. The bathroom needs a clean. Slippery floors, cracked tiles that feel like you're going to fall through the floor. Around disappointed

Sam - the best waitress Ever!! I'm sending my friends.. the food is always good-their Cheerwine…read morewings are so Good!!

Love the staff there it's always a pleasure to see them!…read more Wish they'd bring back the ahi tuna though..

BBQ business is closed. Now called Pit Stop Pizza. Not a bad pizza place BTW if you're in the area.read more

I walked in and admitted my lack of knowledge about the restaurant and of Barbeque in general! I…read moreasked for help picking a meal for two hungry workers and myself. The owner, David Hall, helped me pick the BBQ plate and sides. I also got two peach cobblers. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. He then told me all about the area and things to do/see. The building is really unique, built in the 1960s and has large bow chalet/A frame windows. The plates were huge - the guys enjoyed it ... didn't finish the food.. and took them home. You should really try this place if you like BBQ!