Great service! Guy saw us waiting in our car and told us the restaurant was open. Greeted us cheerfully and everyone else behind us. Love the brisket and had the "extra meat" option. And the baked beans were also very good! Walked away full and satisfied... and so did my friend who was traveling to Richmond for business (check on a restoration project on his Ducati that he bought as a box of parts) All in all... a very good day with a filling lunch! Oh... and check out the vault door in the back... Restauarant used to be a bank! read more

Fantastic bbq joint by the airport. Brisket was incredible but the sides were over the top good. Nice staff, clean place. read more

Backwoodz - Brisket, ribs, cole slaw, green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Sandston, Virginia

We are so lucky to have found this spot. While in Lowe's during the tropical storm, my husband demanded food...bbq to be specific. I jumped on Yelp and found Backwoodz. It definitely lived up to all the 5 stars! Jordan helped us narrow down our choices by sharing his favorites (brisket and chopped chicken), however he went the extra mile and brought us a large sample of the brisket, chopped chicken and the chopped pork. They were all excellent, but we decided to stick to Jordan's favorites! For sides we chose mac & cheese, coleslaw and the backed beans. So...the brisket was fork tender and delicious, very moist. The chicken was by far the best chopped chicken either of us have ever had. Super moist and flavorful, a nice combination of white and dark meat. The brisket and chicken came with sauce but it didn't need it! The sides were superb! The mac and cheese was hot and fresh, definitely homemade. The coleslaw was crunchy (not dripping in mayo) light and fresh. The beans, wow, the beans. Sweet, spicy, different. I tried wheedling out the recipe but had no luck. sai. I just have to go back! Backwoodz is located in a strip mall, very laid back. Oh, by the way, they have a bar, so we enjoyed beers with our bbq! read more

this place is legit. as soon as we walked into the door, we smell the smoky aroma. you ordered at the counter, then they bring the food out. everything we ordered is tender and juicy. I like it they put sauce on the side. I prefer taste the original meat flavor instead of overpowered by sweetness of Bbq sauce. the host even gave us 5% off as the first time. read more

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Solid barbecue. Tried it for the first time. Brisket was very tender. Pulled pork had good flavor and the ribs really did not need any sauce as the seasoning and Smokey flavor was sufficient. Beans were average but the fries and tots were perfectly fried. Guy behind the register was friendly and quite the comedian. I would return. read more

Was in town for a wedding & stopped here for a quick dinner. Such a lovely family owned and run restaurant. Jordan behind the counter was hilarious and so friendly. The smoked wings were incredible- I'd come back just for them. The BBQ sauce was great, not too sweet. Fried okra was perfect. Highly recommend this place! read more

Backwoodz - Fried smoked chicken wings - Barbeque Near Me - Sandston, Virginia

They were pretty decent. Smoked wings had a good flavor but just not a crisp to them. Also had the brisket and it was pretty flavorful but it was overcooked, still tender but you could tell it was pre- sliced and left to sit for convenience to serve. Okra was some of worst restaurant wise I've had, way overly breaded. Seemed like something a fast food restaurant would have. Cracker barrel and Capt D's okra is far better. Now the onion rings were amazing! Some of the better ones I've had. Staff was extremely nice. read more

Ribs were outstanding! Friendly and very quick service. Banana Pudding Cake was very good.

Excellent food! The meat was juicy and the side were flavorful. Go early though - apparently they run out of the favorites.

Nice girls at cash register and good food clean atmosphere and good prices. Will go back for drinks

A truly great BBQ place has to have great brisket, and most do not. I enjoyed their excellent tender, very flavorful brisket sandwich

They have the best food in town I love to be here in Williamsburg it's name after me that very special.

Foos is amazing! The family vibe is appreciated! Love the live music and the welcoming spirit.

It was clean, the guy at the register was friendly and funny. The food was yummy. I got brisket, tomato cucumber salad and cabbage. Only issue was there wasn't much meat, it was more fat than meat. So for that and because of the price vs quantity of meat I'm only giving a three. But with service, taste and rest of the meal it's a close 4 star. read more

The sweet tea was good and the young man at the cash register hilarious. The barbecue left a little bit to be desired. I'm not sure if I caught them on a bad day but there was a fair amount of people in there eating and a few orders that came in while I waited on mine. For that reason, I'm gonna give them another chance. I'm hoping my next experience will be better. read more

Tuesday October 8th, 2024, Backwoodz BBQ served 2 girlfriends & I a fabulous lunch yesterday. They each had the pulled Pork with fries, one also had a side of cabbage which she said was delicious, I ordered the Loaded Nachos with Pulled Pork and it was wonderful, I had never had Pork over the Nachos before so I wanted to try something different and they didn't disappoint the meal was on point, very tasty will definitely order this again and recommend to others to try. All 3 of us were completely satisfied with what we ordered and the good service and the great time we had together for lunch yesterday at Backwoodz BBQ, folks need to give them a try great food and service. read more

One word: authentic! As soon as I stepped in I knew I was home. Soul/motown flowing and smoke in the air. The host was very helpful with a positive attitude with a lot of pride of this establishment. I ordered the ribs dinner with 3-4 ribs and they were perfect. A simple pop off the bone but not overcooked. The moist pork was full of a deep natural light smoke as it should be. These ribs really set the bar for anyone wanting to taste what true award winning ribs should taste like. Bravo. The baked beans had multiple layers of flavor i couldn't pinpoint. Did I sense a hint of cinnamon? These beans are like none I've ever had and are top of my list. Yes, simple baked beans. The cabbage was a great with ham and sopped up with the sweet cornbread. Nicely done my new RVA BBQ friends, nicely done. until next time! read more

Great brisket, super tender and flavorful and a very friendly staff. Super convenient to Richmond airport. Helluva good value when you understand how much work and time goes into a good brisket. read more

Backwoodz - Brisket Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Sandston, Virginia

My boyfriend had a taste for BBQ, so I decided to google some restaurants near by, Backwoodz popped up first. I looked at the menu and we decided to try it. Walked in and was greeted by a young man with a great sense of humor! The place was not busy at all we dine in. I ordered ribs and chicken combo dinner with Mac n cheese and cabbage, my bf ordered brisket and chicken with coleslaw and cabbage with cornbread. Everything was flavorful and good. We also ordered the banana pudding cake which we shared because it was a big slice it tasted good as well! I recommend this place if you looking for some good ol homemade bbq. We will be back! read more

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Found this spot while traveling for work. I had the brisket with fries and baked beans. Food was ehhhh ...but the service was stellar

The food continues to be amazing!!!! We had chicken and Mac and cheese and fries!!! All were delicious, hot, fresh, and just simply good eating! Check them out!! read more

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Was in town for the weekend staying in a hotel near the airport. Found this place on Yelp and the reviews were good and the food pictures looked great. Decided to try it for dinner and it's was great! The food was delicious. I had the brisket with fries and baked beans. Brisket was great and the sides were just as good. The sauce they give with the brisket was delicious. Nice flavor and not super sweet. Jordan was so welcoming when we got there. We told him we were first timers and he told us all about the food and what the specialties were. He has a great sense of humor and made our visit very enjoyable. Will definitely go again next time we're in Richmond. read more

Ordered by phone and was told that food would be ready. The only negative is that I still waited 15 minutes for my order once I arrived. But... the pulled chicken sandwich combo was so good it was worth the wait and kept my rating to 5 stars The cashier bar tender man was so friendly and he area enough to notice my wait. You can taste the cherry wood smoke flavor in the meat. It tastes the same as the great aroma in the dining room whike you wait. The seasoned fries were crispy and tasty. Definitely recommend and will be back when I am in the area of RIC airport. They have a huge safe door that is interesting as well. Signs indicate live music on certain nights. read more

Amazing BBQ! In town for work and this place was great. Definitely have to try the apple cobbler cheesecake!!

Service is always great and the BBQ is on point. Always hit Backwoodz when I am in Richmond.

This place is amazing! The food is excellent! My husband and I went there a couple of days ago. Please go try them out! Service was excellent and he talk to my husband about his Marine service. Please go read more

Food was good, not the best I've ever had but variety and people were nice. Took my grandkids and the kids meals were okay

We just had lunch at Backwoodz and it was top notch. Brisket was moist with light smokey taste. Sides: cole slaw & beans were very flavorful and fresh. Jordan's service was friendly and quick. Since we were first time customers; he gave us a sample of brisket. We will be back. read more

Nice little BBQ joint. Very friendly service with plenty of options on the menu. Brisket was very good, nice thick slices too. Will return next time I'm in town. read more

Melt-in-your-mouth brisket and awesome customer service! Out of some sides. I'll be back!

My wife and I stumbled across this BBQ hideout. This was their 4 day open. Generally my expectations would be low for such a new establishment, but we were very pleased! Let's start with the food. It was full of flavor y'all! My wife ordered the Pork Sandwich. She said, "I liked it a lot even thought it wasn't vinegary rather it was a nice smoke and the sweetness in the sauce was nice". I ordered a Brisket and pulled chicken combo. I don't have a lot of experience with brisket, but it was tasty and I really enjoyed it! The fat cap melted in your mouth. The chicken was also very good. It had a very pepper forward flavor. The sides did not disappoint either. My wife loved their collard greens. I barely got a taste. Now that I think about it, I didn't get a bite of that sandwich either. Lol The staff were friendly. We had the pleasure of meeting Oliver the pit master and owner. He was very friendly. They are still getting the place set up. They are only open Thursday - Saturday currently. They haven't gotten their drink machine up yet, but they offered us free Sweet tea or lemonade which was a nice alternative. We hope this place is successful, so check them out! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow. That was good. When to a family event in Sandston. Saw the Backwoodz BBQ from the road. Decided to stop by and pick up dinner. Party of two. I had fish fillet combo with smoked wings, Mac and cheese and cabbage. Wife had ribs, Cole slaw and baked beans. Was caught by surprise with the homemade sides. All were great and well seasoned. The rub on the smoked wings was fantastic. Nice taste, kissed by grill smoke. Thank you Backwoodz for caring enough to prepare homemade sides and not purchase them from a bulk store. read more

We had wings, ribs, and baked beans . Absolutely delicious! The staff was so friendly and super helpful. Portions were huge. The desserts were labeled "from scratch" but they were the only thing that weren't 5 star. read more

Let me start off by saying I'm glad I finally got a chance to visit this restaurant; the service was great even for take out. I loved the blues music in the background. Now on to the food; I ordered 2 rib dinners and a pulled pork dinner with collards, Mac, and baked beans as the sides. The food was fresh and full of flavor and you also get a good amount of food for your money. I will be returning to try other menu items. read more

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I was staying at the Doubletree for an early flight the next morning, and there aren't many options to eat around here. Look no further than Backwoodz! The pulled pork was some of the best I have ever had! The people are laid back and kind, and I had my to-go order ready in just a couple of moments. I Highly recommend this place for some great local BBQ, and an easy 3 minute drive from the airport hotels! read more

Definitely overpriced but you do get a lot of food. Brisket was pretty good (7 out of 10), Wings were pretty good (7 out of 10) and Ribs were okay (5 out of 10). Nothing impressed me at all. Fries were undercooked, cornbread was probably cooked early in the day (cold and stale) and Mac & Cheese was decent (6 out of 10), noodles were overcooked but there is potential. Everything had decent smoke flavor but the rubs just did not hit like other BBQ places. The staff was very nice but it felt like it was their first day as they seemed lost and forgot to bring out an order. read more

Amazing staff that were super friendly. Food came out on a timely manner, and I've discovered the most delicious brisket I've ever had at any restaurant. I travel all around the United States, and this little restaurant in the outskirts of Richmond is definitely my top pick for BBQ and a hidden gem. The sides are awesome, really enjoyed the cornbread and Mac n cheese. Normally, I just will eat at various local spots each trip once but I made an exception and went 3 different times while I was in Richmond for the week. Definitely plan on being back. read more

Food was ok. We came in around 5ish so it was and hour before closing. So of course food wasn't going to be fresh I guess. Maybe I'll come back more close to when they open. The pulled pork fries were really good. I like the bbq sauce. The service was eh. These two older ladies who were sisters came in so I assume the owner and the other two ppl paid more attention to them because they were known customers. I wouldn't recommend coming here to close to closing time. This place doesn't feel very welcoming for it to be black owned. Also my food was on the coldish side. But again I did come in an hour before closing. Which isn't really an excuse regardless, but hey ‍ read more

Food was delicious and customer service can't be beat! If they have wings on the menu give them a try.

This place is amazing!!!! Owner is really cool. The sign in front says best BBQ..... should say best beans, coleslaw, and corn bread too read more