Took a quick trip down to Richmond for the first time and this place kept popping up. We got there…read morenice and early but there was already a line out the door. The meats here were very good - extremely tender with a nice smoky flavor. I was personally a huge fan of the spare ribs and my girlfriend loved the prime rib (which I have never seen at a BBQ place before!). The sides were a bit lackluster and just ok, but service was friendly. While a bit pricey, I would definitely come back just for the meats! Meats: Brisket, Prime Rib, Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage Links Sides: Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad and Collard Greens

First, let me preface this by saying that I grew up in North Texas for the majority of my life…read more Second, I've had a LOT of BBQ during that time. Well known standards from the area including Angelo's, Railhead, Heim's, Cousin's, and a lot of old places that are no longer in existence. Each one offering its own spin on a Texas standard. Upon moving to Virginia, I hadn't ventured out to any of the BBQ joints, but one of my associates from the office would often talk about ZZQ. I had assumed that Virginians had a concept of BBQ that was akin to shredding some meat and pouring BBQ sauce on it. So, I finally had the courage to visit ZZQ a few weeks ago to pick up an order to go. I arrived just before opening time on a Saturday morning. There was a line that extended just down to the street. Probably 40 feet or so. Figured this would go pretty quickly once the doors opened. I was wrong. After 15 minutes, I had only moved about 5 feet. The line was building behind me, but simply appeared to have gotten stuck somewhere in front of me. After about 40 minutes, I had finally made it to the front door. Inside, there was another line up to the cutters. There were menus to peruse and a large sign with all the cuts and sides you could think of. A great variety. As I got closer to the front, I realized that it wasn't the cutters causing such a slow procession, but the customers. As I listed to them talk, most seemed to have absolutely no clue what they wanted at all. Did I mention the menus and billboards? They seemed to want to chat about food and prep more than just order. Had this been in Texas, the mob of a line would have escorted you out. When you get to the cutters, you know what you want. No time to dilly-dally. I got up to the cutter and placed my order. I was getting a variety, so I went for 1/2 a chicken, 1.5 lbs of sliced brisket, a couple of sausages, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and sauces. The cutter gave me a chunk of the brisket. Definitely moist, a bit overly fatty, but tasty. Their idea is the "meat has enough flavor so that you don't need sauce." He also mentioned they smoke with oak wood. Good to know. The taste is good. Probably as close to a Texas style as you can get, but with some small exceptions. Mesquite wood is often used in Texas for smoking. Plentiful, but obviously costly to transport outside of Texas. It has an exquisite flavor that is just right for BBQ. The second is the sauce. I like sauce...GOOD BBQ sauce! Unfortunately this is where ZZQ falls short. I didn't care for their sauce at all. Too vinegary and liquidy for the lighter sauce, and too heavy with molasses with the other one. So, I had to make do an whip up a small batch of homemade sauce at home that helped to bring it together. All the folks at ZZQ made it for a nice experience. Definitely customer oriented and friendly. I think the BBQ is as close to Texas-style as you can find in these parts, but kind of a miss on the sauce. Still, I can either make my own or buy a bottle at the local store if I want. Definitely worth a try, but you will need patience with a barrage of people who clearly have a lot of questions about BBQ.

We are back and it's still delicious. Huge full rack of ribs special with two sides at $23.99…read more Comes with two delicious hush puppies (but two is a little stingy for sure!) With so many good BBQ options, service and a sincere, warm greeting can be a differentator. This time it was Trey who's not afraid to let loose a little dance and fill the room with his giggle. Another great experience. We ordered hush puppies to go.

Jadeans as is under new ownership. Now called "Back Porch BBQ". Same great BBQ but some new items…read moreas well. If you haven't been there in a while you need to get back.

If you're craving a real-deal Philly cheesesteak, Hog'sHead Big Philly delivers…read more From the first bite, you can tell they don't cut corners. The steak was tender, seasoned just right, and cooked perfectly -- juicy without being greasy. The bread made a huge difference too. Soft on the inside with just enough firmness on the outside to hold everything together without falling apart. The cheese melted evenly throughout the sandwich, blending perfectly with the steak and toppings. Every bite had flavor -- not just in the middle, but from end to end. Portion size? Big and satisfying. Definitely lives up to the "Big Philly" name.

Came here on a Sunday, noticed it was nice and quiet with a singer. I ended up getting the big…read morechicken Caeser wrap. It was delicious and giant! It had a perfect amount of sauce throughout. My bf got the half rack of ribs, but sadly they were tough and almost impossible to cook, he didnt even eat it it was so fatty and tough. for that price he was disappointed because it was not cheap. The sweet potato fries and the potato salad was delicious though. If we were to come back, it would not be for the ribs, but to try something else. Cheese steak is amazing but sadly for a bbq place the ribs were not cooked correctly. Service was great though!

We visited on a Friday evening, and the place was pretty dead although we got there around opening,…read moreso I figured that had something to do with it. We stayed for two drinks and the first bartender was pleasant and gave us recommendations and chatted with us. My second old fashioned was a bit overly sweet which I wasn't expecting after the first one being quite good but I didn't ask for it to be fixed so that's on me. The problem is that one of the other bartender/server came up to the bar and CLIPPED HIS NAILS while we were sitting there. I initially questioned what I was hearing as surely, no one in the food industry thinks this is okay?! Unfortunately....someone does. Due to the set up of the bar I have to assume it was being done into a sink? Trashcan? It didn't seem low enough while he was chatting with us to be a trashcan. Needless to say we did not end up ordering food and moved on quickly. I will not be back.

I literally drank every store pick he had, okay, I tried. And I'd do it again…read more If you're within an hour of this place, detour and go. Absolutely worth it. I loved the spot and loved the owner even more. I only drank while I was there, but watching how he interacted with customers was impressive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely top‑notch hospitality all around. The cigar area is a fantastic touch too, though I couldn't partake this time. Still, it sealed the deal for me. Run, don't walk. This place is special.

I have been dining at this location since 2015 and it produces (imo) the best bbq in the Richmond…read morearea. Excellent quality and a very consistent product. Their customer service is equally exemplary as they genuinely work to make each visit a memorable one. . . . and they succeed. Great pride. Large thanks to Chad Mitchell !

My MAN! Colby has exceptional customer service. Very pleasant employee over the phone as well as in…read morestore. A+ 5 Delicious food, always a treat going to Mission!

I stopped by Buzz and Ned's Real BBQ for lunch last week for the first time since the pandemic. I…read moreordered the brisket sandwich with hush puppies and potato salad. The brisket sandwich was pretty good--certainly not the best I've had, but far from the worst. I do wish there had been a little more meat for the price, especially since lunch ended up being a bit on the expensive side. The potato salad was the standout. It wasn't overloaded with mayonnaise like some places, the potatoes still had a nice texture instead of being mushy, and it was well seasoned. The hush puppies, unfortunately, were disappointing. They were dry and pretty bland. I ended up using quite a bit of butter just to make them more enjoyable. I'm not sure if it's nostalgia or just looking back through rose-colored glasses, but the meal wasn't quite as good as I remembered it being before the pandemic. That said, nothing was bad enough to ruin the experience. Overall, it was a perfectly decent, unoffensive lunch. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I also wouldn't hesitate to eat there again if I was in the mood for barbecue.

This is an amazing place, it s clean with excellent ambiance. The BBQ was amazing. All fresh made…read more The service was so good.

We visited on Friday before they stopped selling barbecue the following day. There was a long line…read morefor barbecue. This place will definitely be missed by many! The woman working the register was incredibly friendly and very hard-working. It looked like everyone in the back was working like crazy trying to get out as much barbecue as they could. I enjoyed the complementary iced tea while I waited on my order. The barbecue sides were all very tasty. I look forward to going back and trying the pizza and wish them all the very best!

Went w/ my sister. The barbecue was very tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was cozy. Not…read moremuch seating. There were not any ribs ready so that was a bummer. Hopefully we can try them upon returning.

Found this place on Yelp... obviously. And.. it was incredible. Pointed out soccer team to this…read moreplace for a team lunch. Everyone loved it. Thanks to them as well for opening up their back room to fit all the girls. Great staff - very friendly. It's a smaller place. But that doesn't detract at all. Now the food. Insanely good. I had the brisket sandwich and it was full of meat and had onions and Cole slaw. Added on the sweet bbq and it was so good. People raved about the Cuban. The hush puppies were a fan favorite. The peanut butter pie and key lime pie were to die for. The Mac and cheese was excellent, as was the cowboy beans and potato salad. If I lived here it would be one of my favorite places to go. Go on in and hit this place if you are in the area!!

Ordered an Uber Eats delivery from here & they did not disappoint! Did the small family pack,…read moresmoked fried wings, an extra mac & cheese & it was the perfect amount for our family of 2 adults & 3 young kids. -Pulled pork: fantastic, smoky, & so tender. -Southwest slaw: highly recommend this as a side! A slaw with corn, beans & peppers which adds a nice sweetness & heartiness compared to a regular slaw. -Waffle fries: solid & a crowd pleaser with the kids. -Mac & cheese: Nice & creamy. Kids also loved this. -Smoked fried wings with cherry bourbon sauce: juicy & generously sized. Delicious glaze on it. Everything was well packaged. One of the best BBQ joints we have tried & will definitely be back when we are in the area.