I would give Southern Smoke BBQ 100 stars if it was an option. We chose Southern Smoke to cater our…read moredaughter's wedding reception and they were fantastic. Hunter was a gem to work with right off the bat. He was responsive, professional and patient. He showed up on time and got straight to work. During cocktail hour I went to get my daughter and son-in-law food. Hunter saw me standing in line and immediately asked us what we needed for them. How many plates and then walked with me back to them. He checked on us to make sure we had drinks and if we needed more food. The staff, which was all family, were so courteous and friendly. They bussed the reception and made sure people were happy and they put away our china and glasses with utmost care. My mother-in-law is elderly and doesn't eat much. When he saw the food left on her plate he asked her if she wanted to take it home; he then boxed it up for her and made sure she got what she needed. I cannot praise them enough. We recommended them to everyone at the party and will be using them for our 25th anniversary party next year. We love the people at Southern Smoke and look forward to working with them again. I would highly recommend again and again.

The food fresh, they have great service, and comfortable atmosphere. The best BBQ I have ever had.read more

The food was amazing. Best baked beans I've ever had. However, I will not be back, because they…read moregave me and my friend food poisoning. More than that, they get a bad review because the owner couldn't be bothered to even call us back. We let them know that we got food poisoning and we know it was from their restaurant because we ate the same things (but nothing else from earlier in the day) and had the same symptoms. They took down our information and said that the owner would get back to us, but the owner never did. So clearly they do not care if customers pay money to get so violently ill that they have to go to urgent care.

Real authentic bbq ! Great service and very friendly. I recommend to anyone out of townread more

I was in the area and saw positive reviews for Hylton's and decided to give it a shot for a late…read morelunch. Service was very kind, guiding me on the menu. I ended up ordering the fish plate (whiting), with mac and cheese and green beans. I took a spot and it was a short wait. The food came out hot and fresh. The were two large pieces of whiting. The mac and cheese was delightful and good flavor with the green beans. Plates come with 2 honey butter biscuits. They were more dessert like, think doughnuts, offering an unexpected treat. The person working that day was really kind, checking in and helpful to others who came in. Definitely give it a try.

I eat a lot of BBQ on the road, and often when walking in it seems it will be a leap of faith…read moreregarding the cleanliness of many BBQ restaurants. TLP was clean, bright and modern. Our server, Ginger, was helpful and kind answering any of my questions. Food came out hot, fast and was absolutely delicious. All was excellent, but the wings were certainly the star of the show - thank goodness I had the good sense to get a small order and share them with my buddy!

Came back again on our way through town and hubs was seated in the Bush chair. I can neither…read moreconfirm or deny if farting happened, but this time review coming more quickly so I can include some details. I love that they have a 1/3 rack rib option, as a small eater. I ate half of it and half of the delicious potato salad. It also came with hush puppies, which were just ok - a little doughy for me. My husband got vinegar based pulled pork and baked beans and he thought they worked well together. I prefer the KC bbq sauce to the other options, the tomato bbq sauce tasted more like a sweet weak salsa to me and I personally don't care for vinegar. I think I'd probably order the same thing again next time, though I was a little curious about the burgers (which come either as double 2oz smash burgers or a 5 oz regular burger for a small upcharge.) They also have lots of desserts that sound good but we didn't try any this trip. They have Cheerwine!

Service was great. Really good bbq chicken and nice variety of sauces. The restaurant and…read morerestaurant rooms were clean

Good local bbq. The smoked chicken is unparalleled. I could eat that for days. The brisket has…read morebeen hit or miss but when it's on it is beyond words GOOD!!!

The food, staff and service were absolutely incredible. Straight up homestyle cooking and…read moreeverything is DELICIOUS. Yams are bomb! Oysters were fresh and fried to perfection. Prices are AMAZING for the value and the restaurant is clean and well kept. Even the drinks are top notch. This is easily now one of my favorite restaurants in the 336! Top 3!

Great vibe and theme, service was extremely quick for how busy it was so that was very nice. The…read moreprice as well is not bad for the food you get, and the food we got was good not great but probably slightly above average. The best meat that we got was the sausage and for the sides they were all just good if anything the Mac was slightly disappointing but maybe I had too high of expectations. Away from the food there is the small store attached that was a bit of the let down in both prices being high for the very few homemade items and lack their of. This part of the business would probably be closer to a 2.5.

THIS IS A DON"T PASS UP RESTAURANT-----one of the best BBQ…read more The brisket was done just right and juicy. Not the least bit dried out. and the portion size was fair. The hush puppies and French fries were NOT greasy or rancid smelling.. Texas toast was even better with the HONEY BUTTER applied. The cole slaw could have been a little more sweeter but was good . And the collards were not spicy . It had a little TING but for me was fine as spice and i don't get along . Axex (the owner) stopped by our table with a desert sample from the "PHOTO SHOOT" going on . Ice cream with red syrup and cake. I would stop in just for the desert only...gosh was that good . With way over 1,000 some odd reviews , and a lot of don't go backs, It is my pleasure to call this meal as one of the best. Your going to be sorry if you don't try this place.

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!

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!

We are a family of four visiting from NYC who just enjoyed a delicious lunch at Big Daddy's. The…read morefood is amazing. Thank you!!! We had ribs, tacos (chicken & brisket), plus mac & cheese. Did not disappoint.

ordered the brisket with the macaroni and cheese, and everything was absolutely delicious. The…read morebrisket was really tender and juicy, and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. They offer a choice of six different barbecue sauces, but the waitress suggested the vinegar sauce. She was completely right--it was incredibly good. Outstanding food and excellent service