My husband and I came here while traveling because he wanted a little mom-and-pop place. Perfect…read morechoice! It is a little quaint diner in the middle of downtown Petersburg, Virginia. I looked up the history on Google because I was curious about how old this diner was. This little diner has been open since 1920 and in its current location since 1939. We both ordered the country-style steak. It was excellent. Service was also very good; the waitress was very attentive to us. If we ever ever driving up this way again, I would definitely visit this place again in the future!

Stopped by for the first time with my little brother because this place makes the food that I don't…read moremake at home. The stuff that my waist line thanks me for not cooking, if you know what I mean... I opted for the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese, brother chose the pork chop special with mashed potatoes and pickled cukes and onions. The mains were amazing. The pork chop was huge and thick and delicious, the country fried steak was so good, the gravy on both was delicious. The price was a steal. They were both amazing. The mashed potatoes were also both delicious, definitely homemade and not from a box. The baked Mac and cheese was just okay. It tasted like normal homemade Mac and cheese, nothing particularly special, but then I feel like baking it always just dries it out and sort of breaks the cheese sauce, so I would definitely skip that next time in favor of something else. The cukes were also just okay, we got it to feel like we were trying a healthier option, but will probably just splurge for something else next time. We were a little disappointed though, I do understand that this is a local restaurant and some things are harder to get and keep on the menu and keep in stock, especially if you don't want waste, but we initially tried to order corn cakes but they were out, then rolls but they were out, then went with biscuits. Then brother got the last pork chop plate. They have been out of pickle fries for "awhile now". If you aren't particularly picky about what you want to order, cool. I only particularly like cornbread/corncakes, so I was pretty bummed. The people are super friendly though, and a lot of locals seem to come by for their hotdogs (like, a LOT. Clearly we are missing something not ordering the dogs.) I'll definitely be back on days that I had a really healthy breakfast and plan on breaking my healthy streak with something fried and covered in gravy.

VERY busy on a Saturday night but well worth the wait. Don't let the crowd fool you - the lot was…read morepacked to the brim with folks even parked in the grass, and the waiting area was so full people had to stand outside, but it didn't take more than 20-30 min before we were being shown to a seat. Again - Well worth the wait. I have to emphasize that because at first glance, there doesn't look like much. There's one buffet stand with a small salad stand at the end, a carving station, and one dessert stand tucked in the corner. I consider myself quite the connoisseur of down home Virginia cooking, and it can be hard to find a place that gets it right, but Nanny's knocks it out of the park. The parking lot isn't jumping for nothing! A lot of the reviews mention the items available in detail, and the menu rotates a little, so I'm going to stick to the highlights. Navy bean soup - outstanding and very soppable. String beans - perfectly cooked. Mashed potatoes topped with some hamburger steak and gravy - homemade and melt in your mouth. Crispy crunchy moist fried chicken. Seasoned and tender greens. All the BBQ offerings - traditional and flavorful without doing too much. The desserts? Fresh out of your gramma's kitchen. I did almost take off a star because the banana pudding didn't have any whip or meringue on top, but everything was so outstanding I'll let it slide :) The price is, I think, more than fair for the quality of the food. They also never let anything run out for too long and fresh supply was in and out of the kitchen regularly. Top that off with friendly faces, quick service, and an atmosphere that's more like being at a family reunion than a restaurant, and you've got one heck of a spot for good eating!

Stopped by for the lunch buffet on a weekday. Buffet ran about $15 and we found it to be worth…read moreevery penny. First trip to the buffet, I tried the fried chicken (skin was a little too salty for me, but the meat itself was juicy and delicious), the hushpuppies (so crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside: delicious!), mashed potatoes with hamburger steak and gravy (soooooooooo good!!!), cabbage (good), Mac n cheese (soooooo cheesy and delicious. I could feel my arteries clogging, but that's how you know it is good), chopped bbq (tasty, but I would have loved a different bbq sauce, theirs is a little too vinegar heavy for my personal preference), and a sausage (soooooo good! I could have eaten about 50 of them!). Also had some potato salad and Cole slaw on the side that were both straight out of my childhood in Georgia. My second trip to the buffet, I had to get more mashed potatoes and hamburger with gravy, Mac n cheese, and hush puppies because they were awesome. Added some chicken and dumplings (yum!), corn (sooooooo great mixed with the mashed potatoes), as well as the peach cobbler (I wish the peaches were chopped smaller so they weren't so hard to swallow), apple cobbler (pretty good), and banana pudding (amazing!!!) I wish I had room for a cup of their ice cream, it was all those little cups but they had a bunch of flavors like vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and COFFEE! I'll save some space next time. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and the decor looks like every barbecue restaurant I've ever been in with pig decor everywhere. I really like that They used more spices than just salt. This is one of the very few buffets I've ever been to that. It was not just overwhelmingly salty I also really liked their waiting room for when the restaurant gets too crowded and you have to get put on a list. There was so much seating that I would not have been annoyed standing around waiting for my table.We did not have to this time, because we were seated immediately, but it's good to know that you have options if you're ever here during a really crowded time of day. I will say that the temperature was a little too warm for my likings, so even though a lot of the clientele of a certain age shall we say were very comfortable, we ended up sweating and feeling a bit nauseated by the time it was time to go because it was just so hot. Definitely going sleeveless clothes next time I come here. I cannot wait to come back and demolish their buffet again. It was all so good.

I had hopes driving up to this BBQ joint, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. There…read morewas no smoke smell outside so that should've given me a hint. The pulled pork was bland but the hot sauce helped. The coleslaw could've used a sprinkle of salt. The chicken was ok. Bathrooms are porta potties. Service was friendly and reasonably quick. Although the ribs were sold out by 1pm.

We came here on a Saturday upon the recommendation of a local patron. We weren't disappointed…read more The simple BBQ shack offers walk up ordering and calls out you number when the order is ready. They serve traditional Virginia pulled pork BBQ and BBQ ribs, along with chicken wings, hot dogs and an assortment of traditional sides. We opted for BBP pulled pork sandwich combos, which came with fries and a drink. The sauce is provided on the side, in case you are not a fan of the vinegar-based sauce. While I don't mind the vinegar sauce, I must say that the pulled pork was plenty flavorful and juicy just by itself. It was some of the finest pulled pork I have ever tasted. The portions on the bun were enormous, and the portion of fries was very generous. Seating is outside, with some shade trees providing respite in the heat of the summer. That's my only wish, that there was some A/C!

This a kinda local place for me and we visit maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Sometimes breakfast,…read moresometimes lunch. Today was breakfast. I really think breakfast is my favorite here. As for our meals, the wifey had a sausage omelette and I had bacon omelette. Both omelettes were filled with meats but maybe slightly light on the cheese. But even with that said it was very good. The potatoes and the Texas toast were also very good. As for the size of the meal - both of us left feeling full and that we got our money worth. A good decent meal. Our server was very sweet and attentive and took good care of us. I will say this as well. Our meals came out very quickly. And the place was not overly full, but had a decent amount of customers inside and despite that I wanna say from the time I ordered to the time it was on my table was less than 10 minutes. Very well done. I give this a solid 4 maybe even 4.5 if that was a choice. So if you're just passing through or heading to or leaving Virginia Beach/Outer Banks or a truck driver stopping in from across the street gas stations, I think you'll find that you'll get a very decent meal here . Stop on in.

Service is fine, food is not. My friend ordered a grillled cheese and what she received was dry,…read moretoasted (not griddled) bread with ONE slice of barely warm cheese on it. I don't think I need to go any further if a simple grilled cheese was this poorly executed. Look, I know this place is popular and has a very loyal customer base. And maybe it used to be good, but in the dozen or so times I've gone there over the past decade I've never had anything that was better than "fine".

We got the Southern Fried Pork Chop Brunch and the Catfish Brunch. Both were good overall. The pork…read morechop was a little salty for my taste, but the catfish was really good with no complaints. The loaded grits were definitely the highlight of the meal. They were the best thing we ordered and had great flavor. Our waitress was nice, and the food came out quickly.

So glad this Black-owned gem has opened up in Petersburg! Their hours are perfect if you're…read morespecifically craving breakfast, but they also serve brunch so if you're in the mood for a little taste of lunch, that's covered too. We chose to sit outside on the patio, even though there's indoor seating available. The decor out there is simple, but it works. Our waitress suggested upgrading our grits with bacon crumble and chives, and it was the perfect call. I loved my fish, and my daughter cleaned her plate of pork chops. Portions are generous, so come hungry. One note: they didn't have their alcohol license yet since they're newly opened, but it sounds like that's coming soon. Didn't take away from the experience at all...we'll definitely be back!

I was able to stop in and check out the food truck on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the loaded pork…read morefries and the chilli dogs with coleslaw. They didn't have any relish for the hot dogs or any onions. They were out of red and green peppers for the loaded fries. The service was friendly and prompt. There wasn't a long line and that was a huge plus. The hot dog flavor was just ok and I couldn't taste the chilli on the hot dog but I could see it. The fries serving size wasn't as full as I've seen other pictures from previous posts. The bbq was definitely on point with the smokiness and plenty of flavor. Next time I'll try the wings and ribs.

Bishop's BBQ is hands down one of the best around. Whitney and Cory always do an amazing job--not…read morejust with the food, but with the service too. I've honestly never had anything there that wasn't top-notch. My go-to is the Smoked Pulled Pork, mac & cheese, and green beans. And trust me... mix the BBQ with the mac & cheese or try their Brisket Nachos--you'll thank me later!

This food was sooo good! I forgot to take pics because we just started eating! Fish, pork chops,…read moremild wings, Mac n cheese oh my! We just enjoyed it so much! The service was friendly and in a timely manner and the vibe was laid back. We'll definitely be back here again

Food was just okay. Fish was too salty…read more Service- friendly owner Ambiance- depends on day and time.

I like that the food is always consistently good here. I generally always order a club sandwich…read morewhen I go to a deli, and theirs are good, and I love the giant pickle spear that comes with all of the meals. This place does inspire me to branch out from my normal choice though. The sailor is delicious, the French dip is great, the Cuban is great, the barbecue chicken is so delicious. All the people have always been friendly, the parking lot across the street is convenient. The family and I are fans.

I used to live in Petersburg when I was younger and I've been to restaurants close to here but I've…read morenever gotten the chance to try out this place. Interior (8/10) - The inside looks good but the chairs at the glass tables were a little too tight for me so I decided to sit at the bar which was a good choice. The chairs at the bar felt a little wobbly but I didn't mind. I sometimes drive past this place during the night and it's always packed so I guess it's best for a post work visit. Service (8/10) - The staff were extremely friendly and on top of things and it's a local restaurant so I not going to complain. Food (9/10) - and now for the main attraction, the food tastes pretty good. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich and it was seasoned and savory. My friend ordered mozzarella sticks and they were the best mozzarella sticks I've had so far, crisped and cheesy to perfection. And the crab dip was pretty decent, too creamy and juicy to my taste (No Diddy). Overall, this place doesn't come off as a place for dinner for me but it's the perfect place for Lunch. 8.5/10