Tucked away in the heart of Pembroke, Virginia, Bluegrass BBQ delivers everything you'd hope for from 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 read more

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Bluegrass in Pembroke is by far the best bbq in over a 100 mile radius. I consider myself a Smoked meats & 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! read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Yes, it was that good! - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Went for lunch before hiking the Cascades to fuel up. We got the combination with pork, smoked sausage, Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and beans. There was a great selection of sauces, with the vinegar based one being my favorite. Both the meats were tasty, but the pulled pork was a bit dry for my taste. The Mac and cheese and the hush puppies were also perfect, and it was my first time trying baked beans, but I don't think they were my thing. The pulled pork and the Mac and cheese came to us cold, so it seemed like they were sitting a bit before they brought it to us. Our food came out pretty quickly and the server took time to tell us about the history of the restaurant and recommend dishes to us. There was plenty of seating with an outside porch, and it very much felt like a family restaurant. We will definitely be back to try the catfish and the brisket, as both looked really good when the other tables got them. read more

Great local BBQ place. Pulled pork was perfect. Hush puppies might be the best I've ever had. Mashed potatoes were well seasoned with good gravy. Cole slaw was good. Mustard Potato salad was unremarkable. Sweet was also good. Wish I had room for more food. Friendly staff. Crazy busy on Father's Day as expected but went again when it was quite and food was out quick. read more

I picked a large takeout order (feeding ~ 20) over the weekend for VT graduation. We had a "picnic" on campus. The food was delicious and well packaged. The hush puppies were divine and did not get soggy on the way back (I was mildly worried so am reassuring fellow Yelpers). Would highly recommend!! read more

Very affordable bbq, with a homey vibe. The food was hit out miss. The ribs and brisket were dry and lack flavor compared to other bbq places. You def have to dip it in their Sauces. I terms of meat, the highlight was e fried catfish. Flaky and flavorful. The sides were okay, with my favorite being the coleslaw. Hospitality was nice. Overall an okay experience read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Service and food were spectacular! Seven of us all together and everyone was happy with what they ordered. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Very unassuming little place right off the road. Very popular, a mixture of what looks like locals and also tourists. My husband loves BBQ, I do not eat meat so I planned on just eating some hush puppies. They offered a black bean burger! I was shocked. It was delicious and I still got some hush puppies (came with a delicious sweet/peppery honey) My hubby got the Poppy plate brisket and he said it was delish (along with the potato salad) Our server, Amanda, was FANTASTIC! She was so bubby, friendly, and extremely attentive. I would love to return for food and also to talk with her more. HIGHLY recommend giving this place a try read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Super cute sign!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

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The best brisket I've ever had. Unpretentious, friendly, country-Southern place. 1000% worth the drive (we live over an hour away, and this is our second visit!) read more

Fries are terrible. Prices are way too high for what you get I ordered the combo with catfish and shrimp it cost 36.00 and fries were hard and tough Hush puppies delicious Cole slaw is ok Service is great read more

Great food, just outside of Blacksburg. Have to try the hush puppies. Warm friendly service. They quickly accommodated our large group. You know you're in a local place, and the ambiance and feel are welcoming. I'm glad we avoided the chain restaurants in Blacksburg and Christiansburg. read more

Great food, even better service, affordable prices 10/10 absolutely recommend to anyone!!

BBQ sausage. Finally someone who has bbq sausage. Why don't more bbq places have bbq sausage. It's unbelievable how many bbq restaurants in the south don't have it and it's inexpensive to make it. Thank you Bluegrass BBQ. Amen read more

Food was amazing. Best bbq ever. Cant wait to go back. Ordered way to much because everything sounded delicious. Smoked chicken wings, pulled pork, baby back ribs, fried chicken, hushpuppies mac n cheese, collared greens. The list just goes on. ​ read more

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We stopped in for lunch for the first time and it was absolutely amazing! We started with the hushpuppies. We got the catfish entree which came with two sides. We chose the macaroni and cheese and baked beans. We also got the brisket cheesesteak with macaroni and cheese. All homemade and delicious. Heather was our server and she was so sweet and explained everything thoroughly. We will definitely be back! It was seriously one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. read more

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Our family was visiting the area and we were all so impressed by the food and friendly service! We tried several different meats and sides and we weren't disappointed by any of it. We would definitely come back! read more

Truly and absolutely some of the best barbecue and down-home cooking that I have ever had. My buttermilk fried catfish was a generous portion, and the fish plus my slaw, hushpuppies, and green beans were all simply excellent. I have had so much lackluster barbecue throughout the south, so I was elated to find some of such high quality. The homemade BBQ sauces were also first-rate. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - The buttermilk fried catfish dinner. - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Wish I lived closer so I could come here on a regular basis! Very nice staff, even made suggestions for a similar item (that turned out even better) when she had to tell me they had run out of the grilled chicken I wanted, she suggested chicken tenders. I said I didn't want fried, and she said they could grill them (that wasn't on the menu). The chicken tenders were delicious!! The BBQ sauce was really good and the sweet potato casserole was to-die-for!! All in all, great food, and incredibly nice folks! read more

This is the best bbq in the New River Valley, hands down. Bluegrass is always busy. The brisket cheesesteak sandwich is my favorite! I also like the pulled pork sandwich and collard greens. So good! read more

I LOVED it here and I'm a vegetarian! I can't stop thinking about my delicious veggie burger. It tasted home-made and was made from whole food, not highly-processed soy. The staff was super helpful when I mentioned I was a vegetarian offering me choices. Friendly people, cute place, great food. I live in MA and was visiting family in VA, I will absolutely be back to Bluegrass BBQ next time I'm in the area. read more

What a gem in the middle of nowhere! The servers were kind but busy as it was absolutely packed. The hush puppies were large and perfect. The babe sauces were on point and the pulled pork reminded me of classic Bills BBQ in Richmond. My only complaint is that the bun wasn't fresh. Put a fresh bun on there and this place will compete for any other bbq place. Very impressed. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Amazing lunch. The food was delicious! The hush puppies the best we ever had! The pulled pork and brisket were tender and cooked perfectly. Great barbecue sauce! Clean restaurant, very good service, great prices! We will be back!! read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket cheese steak, hush puppies, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

We went for dinner and we were not disappointed. The pulled pork was moist and delicious . The beef brisket was very food and I really enjoyed it. The sides do not disappoint, Mac-in-cheese was fantastic, along with his puppies and the smoked baked beans oh yeah. We got banana pudding and a slice if the tropical cake to go. The staff were nice, prices were not bad at all. A nice casual place to sit down and enjoy a meal, while talking g to the nice peolat the other tables. read more

Awesome little spot in a very small town in Virginia. This place was a great place to eat after hiking all day. Cold beer and good food. The people where super friendly and the cook even came out to ask how the food was. The Beef brisket was my favorite followed by the chicken fingers. All the different BBQ sauces where fun to try and pair with the different meats. This place definitely had a nice small town charm to it and you can smell the BBQ in the parking lot. Great little place to eat. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Chicken fingers - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

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Absolutely loved the food!!! As a former Texan, the brisket, chicken and ribs were excellent. So much so, we came back two days in a row. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Fantastic. This is most definitely a good one . If you are passing by this place you should definitely stop in . Charming place . Let's start with parking , plenty of it ! Nice level parking close to entrance . Several outdoor seating options , and a dining area inside (you may want to call ahead for larger parties I only saw one larger table ) which could be due to Covid/time of day . Menu- large large menu with a nice variety of combination platters and choices . The food i has was excellent. Served promptly even during a busy time . Temps were good on each item . We had a large group , and had an excellent experience overall. We are not from the area , and we're meeting family to celebrate a birthday. Very much enjoyed. read more

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Love this place! Amazing food, amazing people. Def get the platter so you can try lots of stuff. The bbq comes dry so they have several sauces on the tables. The ribs are the best. Closed Mondays. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Fried shrimp, baked beans, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

We had been told about this place and decided to drive over from Christiansburg. We were not sure where to park because they were busy. We parked in the bank parking lot next door. We were quickly seated in what looked the bar area at a high top table. It was very dark, looked dirty and the there were tons of flies. We order a large pick 3. It was the chicken, ribs and catfish with a side salad, green beans, and baked beans. It came out on a large tray with a pile of the beat fries underneath. The food was amazing. We really loved the chicken and catfish. It was cooked to perfection. There were 4 sauces on the table that were not labeled. We asked our server to tell us what each one was. The tap water tasted horrible. So, we opted for beers! I think it's great that there is cool restaurants in this little town. It looked like they need a larger space as they were on a long wait with every table inside and out full when we left. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Ribs, catfish and chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

A MUST GO when you are near Blacksburg. A small place around 20 minutes away from Blacksburg. The owner and staff are very friendly and welcoming. I've been here around 3 or 4 times and the food has always been amazing. It's about $25 to get a platter and get 3 meats + 2 sides + fries. This can definitely feed 2 people. Their brisket is very tender and the fries are super crispy. I like to get the fried catfish, mac & cheese, and ribs. A half-chicken is ginormous and usually tender. Overall, really love this place and will define ty be back sometime. (Best Deal is Combination B Platter $23; Fried Catfish, Ribs, Bone in Chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens) read more

Bluegrass BBQ - BBQ Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

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If you are a fan of frog legs.. well actually even if you aren't... YOU will be they are amazing. It was some of the best catfish I have had. All the bbq is delicious but will be back again for frog legs and catfish. Amazing. read more

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Used to be an old post office. My cousin ordered the frog legs to share - I was skeptical - but oh what a delight. They were delicious. I've never had them cooked like this before. I had the sliced beef brisket sandwich. I live in Texas where they have great bbq - this place rallies a good Texas bbq. The Mac and Cheese melted in your mouth and the sweet tea was spot on. Great place and will definitely go back. read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Frog legs appetizer. - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Best. Barbecue. EVER! We went a little out of the way from Blacksburg to try this place. They had a sort of a "pick four" special, and everything was SO GOOD. The brisket is to die for. The sweet potato casserole and spicy slaw are really good as well. The place is very country, and the people who work here are very nice. Next time we're in the area, we will definitely have to stop back. read more

Best bbq place I've been to. We loved the pulled pork, hush puppies, and sweet potato casserole.

Very mediocre. I had chicken tenders with fries and green beans. The chicken was good, but nothing special. The green beans were okay, but again, nothing particularly impressive. The fries were disappointing. The are the thinnest, most pathetic looking fries I've ever seen. I thought McDonald's had thin fries... these look like onion straws. I also tried the pulled pork and it was moist, but pretty flavorles read more

Bluegrass BBQ - Chicken tenders and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

My husband and I went to their food truck when it was at a brewery in Radford. The first night (yes, the first night...), I got a pulled pork sandwich--which was really good--and my husband got the brisket cheesesteak. I'm barely exaggerating when I say that that cheesesteak was life-changing for him; I wish I could convey his expression of awe and sweet relief as all stressors surprisingly relinquished their weight on his shoulders with each bite. He said it was the best sandwich he's ever had in his life. Leading us to the second night... My husband spent the whole day debating whether we were going to have to go back, and he finally caved. Having witnessed this momentous occasion in his life, I got the chicken cheesesteak and he repeated his brisket choice. I can confirm that the cheesesteaks were fantastic (and my husband only became more impressed by the repeat performance). So, I can't speak to the restaurant itself, but I'd say don't hesitate to go if the food truck is any indication of quality. read more

This may be the best brisket I've ever had. And when it says you're getting 1/2 a pound of meat, I think you probably get more than that. There's nothing fancy about this place, but the food is excellent and the service is so friendly it's unbelievable. read more

The food was excellent. The bbq was great as were the beans. The slaw was middling, but I am picky about cole slaw.

Can't say enough about Bluegrass BBQ - in my opinion, this is the best BBQ in the New River Valley - worth the drive over from Blacksburg/Christiansburg. Not a lot of seating because it's small but they did an outstanding job with takeout while the indoor seating was closed. BBQ is great on its own and all sauces are good as well. BBQ isn't greasy like a lot that you'll find. Only negative that I'll say is the pimento cheese dip could use a little more flavor - it's a bit bland, but the accompanying chips were great, well seasoned. Overall I can't recommend more if you're looking for BBQ. Looking forward to coming back and trying other menu items! Also - it's really convenient to walk across the street for some ice cream at Scoops. read more

good food, love the fried pickles. love the down home country feel. AMAZING BBQ. Great portion sizes! tthe vinegar base bbq sauce is the best read more

Bluegrass BBQ - chicken tenders, baked beans, bbq, fries, turnip greens - Barbeque Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

Best BBQ in the area! Pulled pork nachos or fries appetizer is easily a meal for 1. Excellent all around