This spot is a must stop when traveling thru Richmond. My favorite is the beef ribs. Nothing fancy about this place, just a good old boys spot to stop and get your fingers messy enjoying the ribs and real American food. read more

The Baby back Ribs we're AMAZING!! So juicy and tender the cornbread was delicious as was the potato salad!! Our 1st time here and will definitely recommend this and return with our friends and family Ps This may be a new location. but they were OPEN !! read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Buz and Ned's has been around in the Richmond area since the early '90s - their menu offers various appetizers (such as cajun fried pickles, crispy kick 'n fried okra, and jumbo whole smoked wings), meal combos, sandwiches, sides (such as hushpuppies, coleslaw, and cuke & onion salad), and BBQ meats a la carte (such as pulled BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, and brisket). I'm thinking the draw of this place is also the fact that they were featured on 'Beat Bobby Flay' on the Food Network! The hubs and I was in the area, and we decided to stop on by to try out their famous ribs - they had two kinds, the Extra Heavy Baby Backs and the Meaty Spare Ribs. We tried both! The Extra Heavy Baby Backs had an off taste to them, and were a little less flavorful than the meaty spare ribs. Both were super dry and jerky-like, and definitely not fall-off-the-bone tender as we expected them to be. They had a copious amount of the same wet spice rub, caked all the way around, which was more tangy in taste. The ribs are cooked to order, apparently, and we ended up waiting for about 20 minutes, which we didn't mind. We just wished it tasted as delicious as other patrons have shared them to be! Packets of Texas Pete hot sauce and condiment cups of BBQ sauce were provided, but neither of them helped. On a side note, both the hubs and I became a little sick from consuming these, so not sure if its the combination of the spices or the lack of freshness of the meat. They're only a pick-up window, and there are plenty of picnic tables set in the front to dine al fresco. Some street parking can be found in the front. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but wouldn't return. +dried out and chewy ribs +friendly staff +picnic tables available for al fresco dining +limited street parking in front read more

Superb RIBS! You will be hard pressed to find any better. I first stopped at Bus and Ned's in 2015 because they beat Bobby Flay. I knew it had to be good, I just didn't realize how good! And, through the years the quality has remained consistently outstanding. The decor may be simple, the service is streamlined at the counter, but the food is a flavor fest that you will always fondly remember. read more

Yum! Surprisingly, this is my first time ordered from buz & Ned's -- I've had there food long ago at VCU events. I ordered for delivery through a 3rd party. First glance at the menu wanted to order so much. I ended up getting the slider sample with the Cajun corn and mac & cheese, along with a brownie for dessert. First -- they ran out of brownies! This is the ONLY company to call me directly and promptly when they were out of an item (remember, I ordered 3rd party). I was glad for that and happily switched to the bread pudding. The food was delish!! That Cajun corn is amazing! I thought the 2 pieces would be too much but I definitely wanted more when I finished. The sliders were good -- my fav was the pork. It was seasoned so well and the sauce was a perfect compliment. The brisket & chicken were not my favorite, but they were not bad at all either. The mac & cheese was also yummy. The bread pudding...I could have done without. It was a bit dry and lacked flavor. Otherwise, can't wait to try more of the menu!! read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Bread pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was returning from DC and decided to stop for lunch in Richmond. I chose Buz and Ned's due to their reviews. There is no indoor seating at this time. You order at the window and op to eat at the picnic tables in front or take it with you. I ordered the sliders w/Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and hush puppies. The sliders were pulled chicken, brisket, and pulled pork I believe. The brisket tasted amazing! The hush puppies were great also!!! They were piping hot with a buttery onion taste. Easily some of the best hush puppies I have ever had. The coleslaw and Mac and cheese were good but not great. I'd still order them again if I ever went back. The customer service was top tier and food was good. I will stop by again when I'm in the area! read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've now had a chance to try both Buz and Ned's locations. While the character of this one is way cooler with the outside seating and the small inside dining room, I preferred the brisket at the other. Meeting up with friends for a weeknight dinner, we had no trouble getting parking and an inside seat. Still too warm to sit outside. And the inside dining room had room the whole time. At the counter, I ordered the "large" brisket and this time with double cole slaw and the cucumber & onion salad. A very good portion of cole slaw which was crisp and delicious. The cucumbers and onions needed a bit more time of soaking as the flavors hadn't completely melded. The brisket was cooked properly and flavorful but I did not care for the sauce that they put on it. It really wasn't needed this time and it took away from the flavor of the meat. Only four stars this time. I'll have to get back and try again. [Review 11985 overall, 1768 of 2019.] read more

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(Last visited 11/16/2020.) Working in Richmond for the week and I'm on the hunt for some smoked wings! Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue had exactly that on their menu so I went for it! Atmosphere/Appearance: I got takeout because I wanted to eat in the comfort of my hotel so I never actually went inside, but what I saw from the outside gave me so much hope for this place. Lol. It looked sort-of like a shack where you could see the kitchen fulfilling orders and putting things together right in front of you. So you know the food was about to be grand. The smell was incredible and just made your mouth water. Service: Again, I didn't actually get table service here, but the gentlemen behind the counter took excellent care of me. Food: Now, the moment you've been waiting for. I ordered the smoked chicken wings meal which comes with 4 WHOLE wings and 2 sides. You can get the wings in their dry rub or signature sauce. I chose the fresh country collard greens and sweet potato fries as my sides. They both were extra, but no matter. I also opted for a bowl of Buz's Homemade Chili. I know, I know, that's a lot of food, but I wanted to be able to try a little bit of everything. The chili was excellent. It was spicy, hearty and FULL of savory, rich flavor. The collard greens were decently prepared, nice and salty. The sweet potato fries were crispy and not terribly sweet. I chose the wet wings and they were very, very good. They were huge, moist, tender, a bit crispy and the sauce was a great mix of sweet and spicy. Value: Barbecue is NEVER cheap, but it's always worth it. So my 4 whole wings with 2 sides was $17.97. That's not awful, but that is certainly pricy. It was an extra $1.49 to upgrade one of my sides to the collard greens and an additional $1.49 to upgrade the other side to sweet potato fries. The bowl of chili was $7.49. Like I said, the food isn't cheap, but the portions are done well and you don't leave hungry. In conclusion, I was very happy with my experience here. I haven't had barbecue in quite a while and this was a great reminder of why I should eat barbecue more often! Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, "The Hungry Road" for more restaurant and car-related content! You can copy and paste the following link into your browser to be taken directly to the channel! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and turn on notifications! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZJPcprSoq00kgDLUb57yA read more

I wish I could write a better review, but I was pretty disappointed with my visit here. Service was completely fine. They only do outdoor seating at this location, so even though it is tented, I wouldn't visit on a rainy day. Seeing from what my friends and I ordered, many of the things on their menu come in plastic containers that appear to have been microwaved before being served. For the sandwhiches, I can understand how people prefer the meat separated from the buns, but if the meat (and honestly the sides too) is prepackaged and just re-heated, the quality, flavor, and texture is then compromised. As a result, the beef brisket was dry with the sauce settling to the bottom of the container. The coleslaw was quite bland with a surprisingly wasabi-like kick to it? Not sure if this is considered normal but not a huge fan. Macaroni and Three Cheese: tasted like "one cheese," average if not subpar. Sides are fairly small. Cinnamon Bourbon Apples sound good, but I do not recommend. Mushy, overly-sour, and soggy. Farm cut fries were crispy, not bad. The one and only thing that I thought was great: sweet potato fries. Crispy, soft in the inside, and coated with just enough sugar. Honestly better than anything else I tried here. Not sure if this place was better during pre-covid times, but maybe I'll give them another try when they make dine-in's available. As of right now, I would not recommend. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - BBQ Beef Brisket w/ Coleslaw (Classic side) & Macaroni & 3 Cheeses (Premium side) - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

25 years ago, building a bbq joint in this part of Richmond was taking a chance...there were few other businesses in the vicinity, lots of shuttered or abandoned buildings nearby, and the biggest steady draw was the AAA baseball stadium for the Richmond Braves (meaning, 6 months/year with no baseball goers). Despite these disadvantages, Buz and Ned's opened, an early pioneer in what was otherwise a dining desert. Fast forward to today, and B and N continue to be amazing representatives of Richmond. Their food beat Bobby Flay's head to head, and they give 10% of all monthly food sales to support community charities. So you can eat there and know your money is helping others. About that food: loads of combinations of classic bbq, and it is all good. It is rare to find a bbq joint where the beef is as good as the pork options (or vice versa), but B and N's is a rare exception. I opted for the combo of pulled pork and beef brisket, with sides of hush puppies and mac and three cheeses, plus a big iced tea. Man, goooooood eatin'!!! I wish this review let you taste how good the bbq is. I'm a southerner and picky about my bbq. It's moist, delicious, and quality meat beneath the sauce. Don't wait: head over to Buz and Ned's!! read more

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This place has an interesting story and a long RVa history which seems quite appealing. I had the jumbo ribs but unfortunately they were mostly bone and the meat wasn't that great. The hush puppies were average and the baked beans were meh. The five ribs and 2 sides for $28 bucks. Does that sound like a good value? read more

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Not worth it. I understand that this is in the middle of the Covid pandemic but it needs to be said. The hush puppies were cold and the BBQ barely warm. This is after getting it from the door and sitting down at the benches. The carryout bag had no utensils, much less butter or extra sauce. After getting my bag, I had to go back to the door and knock, there was someone behind the door but they never came. I had to wait in line again and someone was polite enough to let me jump in line to ask for utensils. She seemed irritated that even asked. I There was no place to throw our trash so we took it home. If you don't want people to eat on the benches, give them utensils, or butter just take the benches away. There is only one menu to read, no light as it gets darker. A few more posted menus would help or a reader to do it online. The ordering window is separated from customers by a table. I under stand the need to distance but you end up shouting back and forth to get your order. Now you have to stretch grab your drinks and sign the receipt. Now you can stand under a dry canopy but it's not covered between the window and canopy so try ordering, getting drinks, and getting the receipt to sign and return as it's raining and you just get wet doing each task. The meal and whole experience was just bad. Slow too. Some places get it....I applied them, they don't.. read more

Got takeout last week. I really like that they kept the meat separate from the buns, assemble yourself so it doesn't get soggy if you don't eat everything you order (guilty as charged). The ribs were the highlight of the meal for sure, smokey, chewy and not too soft. The brisket had too much BBQ sauce for my taste and not as much fat as I was expecting. The mac and cheese and cornbread sides were good. read more

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In town recently for a visit and wanted to try the much heralded Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue. I first came to know about Buz and Ned's from the Food Network and the variety of segments, most prominently on the now defunct "Beat Bobby Flay" show. And true enough, when you walk into the small dining area, the episode where Buz and Ned's "beats" Bobby Flay in a head-to-head BBQ contest is playing on a constant loop on one of the TVs. But sadly, my experience at this Richmond favorite was not good. First, let me say that the customer service (or lack thereof) was HORRIBLE. It was around 5pm, and most of the tables in the dining area had dirty trays full of eaten food and were sticky with BBQ sauce and/or spilled drinks. I asked someone from behind the counter if they could bus some of the tables, but after 10 minutes, I just got some paper towels and wiped it down myself. I ordered the 1/2 rack of beef ribs and sides of coleslaw and french fries and was told it would be about 15-20 minutes before my order was ready. I patiently took my seat and waited..and waited...and waited. Finally after about 25 minutes and observing people who ordered AFTER me getting their food BEFORE me, I went to the cashier to ask about my order. And having worked in the restaurant industry in my youth, I definitely know the "oh Sh*t" look on someone's face when they realize the kitchen forgets an order. "Sorry Sir, it'll just be another 5-10 minutes. We cook all of our food to order, so we want to make sure your food is fresh" Yeah...okay, that's why three people after me got their orders first!!! So when my food is finally "ready", it is pretty obvious that the kitchen just threw the food onto the grill and gave it a "rush job" by turning up the flames in an attempt to cook it faster. Parts of the beef ribs were charred to the point of being burned, while other parts were lukewarm to outright cold. Normally I would've returned the food to the kitchen, but I was so hungry after now having waited FORTY MINUTES for my food, that I just wanted to eat so I could get back on I-95 back North. Also detraction because there was hardly any meat on the beef ribs, despite being assured that the beef ribs were "extra meaty". I can understand a restaurant having an "off day", but I don't like being lied to. As I was exiting the restaurant, I observed two employees having a rather loud argument about who's responsibility it was to stock the patio condiments and who was supposed to be on break. It's rather clear to me that there are some personnel issues here, so I would suggest to the owners that they send in their friends or associates to "secret shop" this restaurant to see for themselves if the customer service and food is up to their standards. This place may at one time served good 'cue, but based on my experience, Buz and Ned's is another restaurant that is just living off their reputation. ONE (well-deserved) STAR RATING. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Beef ribs - meh! - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So, we were told while in Richmond, we had to visit this place and get BBQ from here. We went in and it's kind of small, so we waited in line a bit and then had to wait for a seat. Our name was called and we got our trays for food. I got beef ribs and fried okra. I was really happy they had that as an option because not many BBQ places make beef ribs. My significant other got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and hush puppies because they were out of a side, but I don't remember what it was. The flavor of the beef ribs was amazing. The seasoning was great and the sauce on them was also great. I've had some pretty decent beef ribs, but we took a rack home for my mom because that's how good they were. The okra was nicely seasoned as well, but not everyone likes okra. Significant other really liked his sandwich, but loved my beef ribs. The table BBQ sauce was a very good compliment to the ribs and didn't take away from the flavor at all, so that was nice. The atmosphere had kind of car repair shop feel to me and they were airing the episodes that they were on the Food Network channel showing off how they spice things. The staff was very friendly and that was great as well. I recommend getting there early for lunch if you want a table indoor. They do have outdoor seating, but it was raining and humid. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Richmond. read more

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First time ordering from Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue and I have to say it was a solid first visit. My girlfriend and I walked in expecting to eat in however the atmosphere was very small and dark and not very inviting. We decided to order Half rack of extra heavy baby back ribs, pulled bbq chicken sandwich, two sides of Mac and three cheeses, hushpuppies and fries to go! Overall, the ribs were fantastic in terms of flavor and tenderness. The Mac and cheese was the best thing of the whole order, tasted like something your grandma whipped up for thanksgiving dinner . However, the garlic bread was burnt and difficult to eat. The pulled chicken sandwich was okay but tasted too smoky! I'd say abit pricey for everything we ordered in regards to the portion sizes. Its a place that's definitely worth trying! read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Hushpuppies Pulled BBQ Chicken Extra Heavy Baby Back Ribs Macaroni & Three Cheeses French Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went to the Buzz and Ned's on broad street and I thought it was just good. The service was great and everyone was really nice, I just didn't think the food stood out. A few people I know told me I need to try the original location on boulevard. I'm looking forward to trying that location. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Brisket and sides is where Bud and Neds does very well. I went with the slider trio to try one of each meat, and the brisket was awesome but the flavor of the pulled pork and pulled chicken was... different. Maybe vinegary? Whatever it was, I wouldn't order it again. Mac and cheese hit the spot (none of that velveeta nonsense) and fried corn on the cob was a welcome surprise. Get the cucumber and onion salad- it reminded me of sweet, homemade pickles. Btw, this was a to-go order and while it took much longer than expected (20+ min, ordered at door), was more than enough food. read more

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Went here twice during my stay in Richmond. I didn't think it would be great with all the tv hype here and the local neighborhood, but I'm impressed with the food. People were constantly coming in and out which was a great thing. Food prices were cheap and reasonable compared to BBQ in Brooklyn. We ordered the baby back ribs, of course. The meat easily comes off the bone and you know it has been smoked for many hours by noticing the smoke ring. We also love the sides that they offered. Our favorites are the Bourbon Apples, Baked Beans, Cajun corn cobettes, and chili cheese cornbread. Most importantly, our food came out hot! read more

A friend of mine took us here and I'm really glad she did! I've been looking for a good bbq place in RVA and this really hit the spot. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides (fries and potato salad, I was feeling the carbs) m and overall it was a very good experience! The ambience is pretty good, and I LOVED the barbecue sauce. Honestly delicious. Would recommend for a casual Saturday dinner after a day at the VMFA. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My wife, our girlfriend and I came through Richmond and we needed some food. And of course, we wanted BBQ. So our buddies at Yelp pointed us to Buy and Ned's. And a good call! We got a bunch of food and sides and even some drinks (alcoholic and non). And the staff was...distant...but super efficient. And the food seriously rocks. The corn bread, the chicken, the ribs. All top notch! The mac and cheese needs a little work - saucy but not very cheesy. But overall the food is serious and good and priced right. If you're looking for good BBQ in Richmond, this is a great place. read more

Person working the register could not have been kinder. Great experience for that part. I like the brisket - mine was lean and had a great flavor. I like really like their sauce - it's unique IMO and really like the potato salad. Coleslaw is pretty good - also an interesting, unique flavor - touch of horseradish, maybe..? If you are rolling on 95 and planning to make a quick stop - be aware - this is take out only now. Outside picnic tables are still there. The real bummer on a road trip is that you are not allowed to use their restrooms. They suggest the Wawa down the street instead. Hours on Google maps are not right, either. Current hours as posted on the door at 1130 AM - 8:00 PM I like the food and service and will be back. read more

I heard about this place because the show "Man Versus Food" came here a while back. I put it on our list of places to try in Richmond, and we were not disappointed. The place is a hole in the wall, and a little divey, but the food is good. I ordered the greens, coleslaw, and cucumber and onion salad. Everything was delicious! My husband got two sandwiches- pork and brisket (he loved the smoked brisket best!) with coleslaw and onion rings and he said everything was good. You order at the counter, service is nothing special, and then they call out your name and you go retrieve it. But I have lots of respect for real Southern bbq places who really care about their meat, and Buz and Ned's did not disappoint. read more

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We had a great time and the food was delicious! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYdl_vbtRjk read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Buzz n Ned's pretty convenient if you're craving bbq. They have more than one location. Went to the location on blvd. longgggg line around lunch time, prices to me seem high especially for lunch. Quality of good is overall reasonable. The chicken skewers are quite good and so is the Mac n cheese. I would definitely skip on the sweet potato fries next time. Also ordered bread pudding. I've had it one time about a year ago and I remember it way better then. It wasn't that great this time. read more

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Sorry, Virginians. I'm a Texas girl and back in Texas we got some pretty meaaaan Texas BBQ. I really wanted to like this place and came in unbiased but in the end, I thought it was just alright. I had to check this place out because it was on Man VS Food AND Throwdown with Bobby Flay (my food network crush). Based on the ribs alone, I would probably give this place a 4/5. Meaty, tender, flavorful...I got half a rack and still could not finish it. Delicious ribs but not "THE BEST". The fried okra was really good too. They use a different seasoning (Cajun?) than other places do. The fries here are alright. The garlic bread was weird - instead of salty it tasted sweet...and burnt. What I don't like about this place is that if you don't get ribs, all the other BBQ meats must be ordered in the form of a sandwich? I'm used to ordering meat by the pound (or half pound). The brisket here is SO plain. I took into account that it was lean brisket (where is the MARBLED brisket at though???) but it was not great. What a waste. If it didn't have the barbecue sauce it would've been dryyyy. Only my mom would come here to a BBQ joint and order the fried catfish but that was surprisingly pretty good. SO BASICALLY IF YOU COME HERE, ORDER THE RIBS AND FRIED OKRA. END OF STORY. read more

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Bloody hell. No wonder Bobby got the beat down- this place is rib heaven. The other meats are good too, but seriously-skip 'em and just get the frickin ribs. I would write more but my hands are covered in bbq and rib juice...gross to admit, but true. read more

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Customer Service goes along way. To the rude cashier who thought that I was doing her a disservice by ordering food and seemed to hate her job you are not representing this establishment well. Hence the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.. I frequent both Buz & Ned's locations. I enjoy their smoked ribs, pork barbecue and flavorful sides. The greens and corn on the cob are definitely my favorite choice of sides. The smoked meat is very moist and tender. It always reminds me of a cookout. The food definitely carries its own reputation outside of the staff. I will say that they do a good job with getting the line down efficiently! read more

Tip: Get to this place early as they open. The food is fresher and better tasting. It might take a bit longer to get your food but you actually get to see them make it for you. Was here a couple years ago for Redskins training camp. It was super busy and the food was rushed. I wasn't impressed. Forward a few years ahead, this summer. We came here when they just opened up at 11am. We ordered, got our food 10 minutes later but the food was outstanding. Hot and fresh. Sides were okay but the hushpuppies were crazy good! This place is a must for Redskins fans who visit Richmond for training camp. It's a bit expensive but still cheaper than the DC area. read more

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Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue has over 340 reviews and still holding strong at 4 stars! It's well deserved too. The Boulevard location has parking for shit and the patrons are worse than a pack of wild animals. It's like mating season in the Gorilla pen. The people eating outside taunt you as they walk past with plates of delicious smoked meat. Plates piled high with meat, the glisten of sweet BBQ sauce, and that smoky aroma that announces: it's business time. The animals gets worked up into frenzy and you're amazed a fight doesn't break out. Despite this place being one step under the Bronx Zoo the food is delicious. The spare ribs are award winning. Like actual awards not made up marketing gimmicks. The mighty Bobby Flay didn't stand a chance during their throw down in 2007. Until I experience otherwise, this is the best BBQ I've had in Richmond. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Truth. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Buzz n Neds did not disappoint. The smoked wings tatse great. Had that great smokey tatse and the bbq sauce was a lil sweet. The mac n cheese was nice and cheesey and had that caramelized cheese on top which I LOVE. The farm cut fries are the BEST. I dont know what season is on them but the fries are hitting. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Smoked wings, make n cheese, and farm cut fries - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I gave this place a 2nd chance because I hear they they will be opening up a 2nd location closer to where I live and they failed. I was finally able to try their ribs. And it sucked. I got a meal of half a rack of spare ribs with 2 sides and a drink which added up to $18. I hoped for the price I paid I was going to get a lot but I didn't. Don't be fooled by the pictures people posted up! it might look like a lot of food but it's only because they don't slice up the ribs for you when they serve it to you. At Q's I can get 2 meats, 2 sides and a drink for $12 and still have food to take home. My ribs were burnt. It must have been from the heating/finishing on the grill. Then as I was slicing my ribs into manageable picking up pieces and my plastic knife caught on some membrane which should have been trimmed off. Infact, the piece they gave me was not trimmed/cleaned properly. Even though there was a pink BBQ ring on the ribs I couldn't taste any smokey flavor. All I tasted was burntness. I also didn't taste any dry rub. There was some flavor from the sauce that was smothered on there but it was watered down. The only thing that was good was that it was juicey but that wasn't enough to win me over. In the end, I didn't get my money's worth. And I'm staying away from this place. By the way, my friend ordered the brisket and it looked like steak-em smothered in sauce. This place is a rip-off. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - not so appetizing rib membrane - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Mmm, barbecue! =) We had a huge group, so we took up TWO long tables. In order to fit, we had to sit outdoors, and it got kind of cold that night. They do have some heating units, so if you don't fare well with the cold, try to sit somewhere where the warm air blows. If you have a smaller group, you should have no trouble getting a seat indoors; there seemed to be many available seats inside. I ordered a complete meal, which comes with two sides. I chose the half rack of baby back ribs, paired with coleslaw and potato salad. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries. I wanted to try their lemonade, but it was too cold for a cold drink. My basket of ribs came with a piece of garlic bread too, which was super crunchy and delicious (but clearly heavily buttered during preparation). The half rack of ribs was plenty of food, so I can't imagine finishing a full rack by myself. I was also given a few sanitary wipes, to clean my fingers after the unavoidably messy ordeal of rib eating. :D To place an order, go inside to the counter, right by the kitchen. There are a lot of employees working in the kitchen; it must get really crowded back there, and I'm sure everyone leaves smelling like BBQ smoke. They will ask for your name and then call it over the loudspeaker when your order is ready. I will remark that it was a bit difficult comprehending whoever was yelling out the finished orders the night we went. The voice was somewhat muffled at times, and the speaker wasn't enunciating, so make sure you listen carefully. The restaurant itself is small and simple. I do remember wondering about the significance of the bench that reads "Ned is dead." If it weren't for the outdoor seating, it would really be quite a small establishment. There are also no servers, so it is the epitome of fast casual dining. However, what matters here is obviously the food! Although I know my meal here was probably not very healthy, it was super tasty and I had a great experience! I'll have to come back during the day and try the pulled pork sandwich with a glass of lemonade. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

To my recollection, this is THE best BBQ spot I've ever had. I love fried okra, and that was done so well, even my beau who doesn't like okra - thought it was pretty good! I got the baby back, but kinda wish I tried the catfish. Tried the regular ribs and that was so tasty! I suggest sitting indoors during hot weather cause you WILL get attacked by flies. I also suggest wearing clothes you don't care about because if you want to enjoy this, please dress accordingly and prepare to get messy! I am the tons-of-napkins type... The mac and cheese, sweet potatoe fries, okra and ribs will set you free!! read more

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I've always been told to avoid Richmond when driving to DC because traffic can be terrible. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I now have a reason to stop there on my road trips. My cousin and his gf were raving about this place and we stopped on the way back from DC. The portions were huge and the meat was some of that best BBQ I've ever had. We were there in a big group so I was able to sample a few other items on the menu. Brisket sandwich - Melted in my mouth, I tried this before my spare ribs arrived and had started to question if I had made the right choice. Thankfully the spare ribs were excellent too! Spare ribs - Very meaty and fall off the bone tender. Mac and cheese - Nothing special to call out ingredient-wise, but cheesy and tasty. Cajun corn on the cob - Tasty spices and grilled to perfection. Bourbon cinnamon apples - This was a nice warm and sweet finish to my meal, although I was pushing the limit on what my stomach could hold. I made myself hungry just writing this review. Go here if you want to taste some great BBQ or need an excuse to take a break in you drive between the north and south east coast. read more

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Delicious as always!!! And never gonna be soggy, because they separate everything amazingly well for take-out during COVID-19. Super satisfied as always read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - COVID19 got this place dead - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came here on a Sunday night for some good ole bbq! Food was tasty and we really enjoyed it. My friend and I shared the pork and brisket sandwiches with some collard greens and fries! The pork was definitely tastier and I'd recommend it! The brisket was meh. What was really disappointing tho was the service: I asked for the sandwiches to be cut it half, yet they weren't. When I asked them if they can do so, it took them an additional 5 minutes while the food was getting cold. Also, there were heaters in the outside area, but none were working. read more

Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue - Pork and brisket sandwiches - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Best bbq I've had in the area. Comparable to Kansas City. Everything I've ordered there is always good. The bread pudding is my favorite thing on the menu, such a unique flavor. The ribs don't come with sauce on them so I find them dry but my boyfriend loves them. The chopped pork and brisket is the best. Also get a ton of hush puppies. *as of 5/24, outdoor seating only available, and no restroom read more

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Most of the BBQ in Hampton Roads is decent, but I haven't had anything that really impressed me. So the drive to Richmond had to include a stop here. Any my meal was nothing short of tremendous. There is such an art to making a great BBQ rib and this place knows how to do it. The meaty spare ribs are the longest I have ever seen. They are unbelievably moist, maybe the moistest I've ever had. I have eaten full racks of ribs in my life, but I could not even get through the half rack. For sides, I had potato salad, beans, and cinnamon bourbon apples. The potato salad was more than fine, with potato skins, sour cream, and herbs. The beans had a little meat with peppers and onions, but there was a little more gravy than I would like. The apples were really enjoyable with cinnamon and brown sugar, and the bourbon cut through the sweetness well. I also got dry rubbed smoked wings. I got two whole wings for about 7 or 8 bucks which seemed a bit excessive. The fried pickles were really impressive. I got 7 full spears very well seasoned with crisp breading and ranch for dipping. Good job on the drinks. Plenty of sweet tea, fresh lemonade (even if refills aren't free), and a huge selection of beers. The main criticism I have is they only have one BBQ sauce and it's on the sweeter side. One with some heat in it would be welcome. Granted they have three or four hot sauces at the table, but I don't like the idea of adding a Tabasco type sauce to BBQ. read more