The worst food I've had in Richmond! I literally could not finish my plate. Ordered loaded fries and there was nothing loaded about them. The pork was so dry and lacked flavor and sauce. They definitely need to add more toppings and rework that recipe. Hoping it was an off night but personally wont be returning. read more

Brickwood Barbecue - Loaded Waffle Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came in on Thursday, Around 5-6pm. Great service from the start. I had the ribs and brisket platter--cooked tender, though neither showed the smoke ring I'm used to in Austin, TX and both were smeared w Bbq sauce (bland) where I'd rather see a dry rub. Havng a good piece of Brisket to slice my own bites was nice, though it would be easier to have the ribs pre-cut. The green beans were out of this world! Spicy, tasty, and best I've ever haf--that alone would bring me back, and I want to get the pulled chicken/pork to try their sauces out anyway. Great full bar, and very clean inside. You can tell some thought went into the wine selections. Overall, 5 stars. It would be unfair to compare VA BBQ directly w Texas so I won't. read more

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Stopped by Brickwood Barbecue over the weekend and really enjoyed the atmosphere, food and drink specials. The space isn't too big so there is a lot of squeezing past others to get from one end of the restaurant to the other (where the restrooms are). They had a dj set up and the music was good! We had a party of 5 and I believe they charge gratuity for parties of 6 or more. I tried the 3 little pigs sampler and the Oreo cheesecake. The sampler included ribs, smoked sausage and pulled pork with 2 sides. (Also tried the pulled chicken, which, in my opinion was more flavorful than the pulled pork.) The bbq sauce added a nice sweetness to everything, we ordered extra. I really wasn't impressed by the Oreo cheesecake, while it was a pretty big slice, it was just too heavy on the cream cheese. Our server was Pax, was great and made great recommendations of things to try. I'd check them out again! read more

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My partner and I both work in the restaurant industry, and we are not the type to complain or look for free meals. We understand the pressures of hospitality and usually try to be patient and fair. But our experience at Brickwood BBQ was disappointing enough that it deserves to be shared. When we arrived, the restaurant was completely empty -- and it stayed that way until we were nearly done eating. That alone told us we weren't walking into a hot spot, but we still wanted to give it a fair shot. From the start, the food prep was concerning. The brisket was cooked on a flat top. The ribs were reheated in an oven like leftovers. The pulled chicken was cold until it was tossed in a sauce pan and then thrown on the flat top. This is not how BBQ is done -- and definitely not how it should be presented to paying customers in a city like Richmond, which may not be famous for BBQ but has real contenders like Alamo and Buz & Ned's that actually smoke their meat. We tried to keep an open mind, but the food itself was lackluster. I don't eat pork, so I skipped the ribs and pulled pork. The pulled chicken had a smoky flavor but was chewy and overall unappetizing. The brisket was tender but was covered in a sweet, tomato-based sauce that resembled marinara -- not appropriate for BBQ. Even the mac and cheese, which looked good, tasted bland and lacked seasoning. We politely expressed our concerns about the food -- and shortly after that, we overheard the manager telling the cook, "Burn their food next time." That crossed a serious line. Not only was it unprofessional, but it also gave off an uncomfortable and targeted energy. The manager made it feel like we were the problem, not the food or service, and it felt like there may have been some underlying racial bias in how he responded to us. To be clear, we tipped our bartender Jeff 20% -- based on what our meal would have cost. We didn't ask for a discount, didn't try to get anything for free, and stayed respectful the entire time. But we cannot condone what we experienced -- from the poor food quality to the disrespectful and possibly discriminatory behavior from management. There are too many good BBQ spots in Richmond to waste time or money here. This was a total miss, and we won't be returning. read more

Brickwood Barbecue - Smokehouse Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ribs nice flavor, but they were a little tough. Cucumber salad, very sweet and maters were mushy. Mac and cheese great texture lacking flavor. The BBQ big hard stop, fatty and chewy. Sauce good. Brisket, the meat was cooked nicely, but personally I did not care for the stewed tomatoes, way too sweet. read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant on my way to another new BBQ restaurant. I made a mental note to give this place a try. Today, my co-workers and I decided to give this establishment a try. We did a carryout order for a pulled pork sandwich, a smash burger with pulled pork, and smoked wings (dry rubbed and Memphis style). For sides, we chose cole slaw and cucumber salad. As far as the pulled pork, what was served to me was crock pot pulled pork, but I know better. I think they served me pulled pork that was braised in a covered pan, not smoked. There was no coloring to the meat that suggested someone took their time, used their craft, and seasoned the meat for the smoking process. As for "smoke".. well there was no noticeable smoke flavor, or any other type of flavor for that matter. Needless to say, only a few bites were taken. This lackluster sandwich received a 1 out of 5 rating. My co-worker loved the smash burger but was also dismayed by the pulled pork that adorned the top of it. It is safe to say the flavors from the smash burger were carrying the sandwich to a 4 out of 5 rating, per his palate. The smoked wings were what left us wishing we had gotten more and was enjoyable in every way possible. The smoked wings had a deep smokiness flavor and a light crispy exterior. The Memphis-style wings were not overly sauced, but very well balanced. They were cooked to utter perfection in both taste and texture. These were easily rated a 5 out of 5. The coleslaw and cucumber salad would be best described as average and nothing worth using a bunch of unnecessary adjectives to describe. This business is law enforcement and military friendly, which goes a long way with me. For that reason, I will return and will recommend them to all of my colleagues and friends. If you are reading this review, I implore you to give them a try and judge for yourself. To the proprietors of this establishment, thank you for your support to first responders and the military. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

We stopped in for an early dinner and had a fantastic meal. We ordered the pimento cheese appetizer and I got the pulled chicken platter with a bbq sauce flight. Food was delicious and service was top notch. Will definitely return! read more

Delicious!! Great food and great bbq. The menu is simple but the food we got was really great. The fried pickles were delicious and the pulled pork smash burger was incredible. The tomato and cucumber salad as well as the Mac and cheese was also amazing. I had the chicken sandwich as a special and I really hope they keep It around because I do not eat pork and It was the only white meat option!! Logan was our server and she was super helpful and kind! She took great care of us thank you Logan!! read more

Brickwood Barbecue - Pulled chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I'm not sure how I ended up in a BBQ place and didn't order BBQ. This would seem to be our fail. But jeez that smash burger was good. Hot but not lose-your-tongue hot, juicy but not sloppy, beefy but not overpowering, not overwhelmed by bun or fixings. My wife is pretty discerning (which means she's always a bit disappointed every time we eat out) and even she turned to me and said "that was a great burger, lifetime top 5 burger." The smoked flash-fried wings were also good, although a bit too smoky. and while I'm sure the gator bites are a tourist trap, they were a fun story that the kids will tell about their Dad failing to get BBQ at a BBQ place. read more

We had our first experience here last night at a private event. The pulled pork was outstanding. I really like the fact they offer a variety of bbq sauces on the side for your choice. The sides were all delicious. Great atmosphere as well. We will definitely be back! read more

After a few packed sports bars that couldn't seat us we stumbled into Brickwood Barbecue... and couldn't be happier that we did! The menu is straight to the point with great drink options. The service was incredible and the food was amazing. I got the pulled pork barbecue sandwich with the Kansas City sauce and NC style sauce-- both were house made and SO yummy. We also got the smashburger which was incredible. The waffle fries were fire! Definitely will be returning and looking forward to it. read more

Salsa on top of a brisket sandwich? It was just not a good establishment beyond the ambiance. Def need to overhaul the menu and have more fresh menu items. read more

Best BBQ hands down! Wonderful atmosphere. They hand out games to keep kids occupied. We played Uno--no phones!

Had the three little pigs player with dry sausage, and pulled pork that had zero taste or evidence of seasoning or smoke. Think it was from a crock pot or oven roasted. Ribs were tough and not cooked enough and no smoke ring. However the bbq sauces were good. read more

super friendly and delicious food service was fast prices are fair definetly try Thai place out

The service took a long time. Almost 30 minuties to show up. The ambiance was nice with the posters and all however the food was very lacking. The pulled pork was dry, the ribs couldnt even be pulled apart and was super dry. The potato salad was very mininmal amount and the waffle fries were cold and honestly you could get better waffle fries at chick fil a . The portion sizes were super small for how much they charge. I think you can get a better bang for your buck at a different place for southern BBQ. I've had better BBQ in upstate new york and that should say something. Not worth the price. read more

Amazing ambience, amazing barbecue. As a Texan living in Virginia, I cannot emphasize how amazing this place is. Drinks, under $10. 10/10 would absolutely recommend. read more

The old Sullys is our new go-to spot! We hosted our annual holiday party here at Brickwood and couldn't have had a better experience. Their staff is warm, hospitable, and overwhelmingly exceeded our expectations. Thank you for a wonderful experience! I will definitely be back. read more