Stopped in as tourists. Man! It was real good BBQ…read more The pulled pork was great, and let me tell you, I don't like pulled pork. I liked theirs. The Andouille Sausage is another winner. Top it all off with vinegar BBQ and a bun, you're GTG

The food was Very Good each time I was there. All my friends from this area (I was born and raised…read morein Woodstock) really enjoy going there!!! Everything there has always been very clean and inviting. I worked as a waitress at the Springhouse and The Hotel Strasburg, totalling over 20 yeas, so I know what to look for. It's just a "thing" that I always do, so I know what to look for.

I got the brisket platter ($20) with two sides (Mac n cheese & collards greens) and it came out in…read moreabout 5 minutes. The Mac was thick and cheesy. Collards were good. The brisket was smoked nicely I'd prefer it to been a little more seasoned but it was made up with the bbq sauce. Staff and service were really good and the interior had a nice vibe to it. I was happy with my experience here, especially it being in a small area! Food(50%): 7.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.8/10

We stopped here after visiting the Civil War hospital museum nearby. The food itself was ok--my…read morebrisket sandwich was fine and my son enjoyed his BLT with nicely crispy bacon. My southern roots have to say no to the collards. Sorry! It's nice that they have 2 slaws and a variety of pickles to choose from and the hush puppies were perfect. They offer a variety of sauces and I preferred the Carolina sauce with a bit of Virginia sweet. That said, the overall experience didn't quite match the price point. At around $90 for three people, it felt expensive for a very casual, counter-service setting. They have a quick order cafeteria style service with most sides and meats right there to serve from the ordering counter. They offer a variety of pre-portioned desserts, cold alcoholic beverages, and meats and sides in larger portions to go We chose to sit outside, but the noise level was a major drawback--constant truck traffic and a very loud motorcycle shop next door made it hard to relax or enjoy the meal. These are things that the exchange cannot control, so if noise is an issue for you, sit inside and you will have a different experience. Overall, decent food, but between the cost and the noise, it wasn't the experience we were hoping for.

It's wonderful to get the samples and to see how they're made. But\nAlso to get them so fresh.read more

A FUN stopover from I-81 aka semi-truck race track…read more +. Ambiance is that of a rustic but clean tasting room. Think of an estate vineyard tasting room but for a potato chip maker. +++. They offer fresh made kettle chips here. Their manufacturing is quite automated with few human inspectors that visitors can see through big windows. No photos of their manufacturing rooms / processes are allowed. They offer potato chip tasting for free and you can buy flavors you want in various sizes. Can't get any fresher than this! They use snowden potatoes, sunflower oil and the pink salt from Utah. I've not seen so much of that great salt ever. I liked their mama zuma and salt and vinegar the best and bought enough to share with my family and friends. ++. Price seems reasonable for a small operation... comparable to major brands. +++. Service is friendly and informative. Very patient with many children visitors ( likely to/fro cavern visits ). ++. Parking is free next to the plant / tasting room / gift shop. Not thrilled that they use sunflower oil but happy they use the same salt I use at home. I hadn't seen this brand before but I like them better than Miss Vickie's. Apparently they distribute through specialty stores and deli's.

I would like to update my review from 7 years ago. We went…read moreto lunch at Southern Kitchen yesterday. The food was great and the service was spot on!

Take a step back into the 50s, this place will remind you how great grandmas breakfast is! Service…read moreis on top even when slammed. Got a chance to stop in while I was in the area and don't regret it. Can't beat the pricing either, we had an amazing break first for only $29. That's hard to do in 2026 anymore.

We stopped here after a hike and figured this place would be amazing when we saw it was a tiny spot…read moreon the side of the road. And we were right! This definitely wasn't a chain restaurant! We got the pulled pork sandwich in a combo and were amazed with the portion. This was one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I had ever had! And the cornbread cupcake things included were incredible. The staff were very friendly and I was impressed with how they handled the amount of people ordering from this little building. The outdoor seating was nice and there were quite a few tables. Overall this is an easy 5/5 stars!

It's a permanent road-side stand with only outdoor seating (that I could see.)…read moreWe ordered two pulled pork sandwiches. They had 4 or 5 sauces to choose from. The sandwiches were pretty loaded with pork and pretty tasty. The sides we ordered were: Cole slaw - the classic and tasty Whole dill pickle Mac and cheese - okay, not great Unsweetened iced tea - just what you'd expect. An overall very positive experience and very reasonably priced. Edit: I definitely visited this restaurant after going through the Luray Caverns. I however confused having Mac and Cheese here with having it at Whiskey and Chicken in DC. Thanks for the correction :-)

Great place to get some good beer and grub to match…read more The inside is huge. Plenty of space for meeting up with others. There are plenty of tables, including a few comfy couches and some old-school arcade games. There are easily 20 beers and ciders on tap that you could enjoy in a full pint or in a flight of 5 samples. We were visiting the area, so we wanted to try a lot of the different options, so we got a couple flights. The food is decent too. Mostly standard pub fare, but a few standouts for us were the mac and cheese and the tacos. Would get again. The folks behind the bar were friendly and patient as I looked over the beer menu. The drinks and food came out quick. Worth a visit!

Delicious cheeseburger and tater tot's! Fresh lettuce, juicy patty, tasty bun. Also the steak and…read morecheese was flavorful and the sweet potato waffle fries were nice and crispy. The staff was very friendly and inviting. This was my first time around this area.

Nice brewery! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was very kind, I don't typically like beer…read moreand the bartender let me try four different drinks to find one I liked. The vibe is industrial and clean. They had a crab cake food truck when we were there and the food was great!

Came out here mainly b/c this was one of the main places that Yelp gave great reviews regarding dog…read morefriendly and allows drinks. We came during an off-time and it worked well for us. We were camping nearby and just wanted to see what was available for us. This was an overall win. The small games allowed our family to hangout at the table and play while we had a few drinks. Our dog ... well dogged and was happy to be out of the camper. Overall, the beer was good, nothing earth-shattering, but they had some very solid flavors. The staff were friendly and it was a great experience. The parking was a bit tight even though we came during an off-time but, it was easy enough to manage. Food Taste: n/a - small things but not much Overall Service: 4 Value of beer to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Small spot that is very simple and informal. Very quaint, just a handful of spots with a few at the bar. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .

It's a cool place for a pit stop!…read more Their fried oysters hit the spot but I'd skip the brisket next time. I saw someone chowing down on some ribs & fried chicken and I got jealous. Surprisingly, their habanero hot sauce was fantastic! I didn't see if they sell that stuff by the bottle but I'm sure they would hook you up with some. I got the impression that not many people show interest in it sooo, get on it! Their Cookies & Cream pie is meh but their blueberry pie, warmed up with a little whip cream hits the spot.

The smell while driving by made us double back. From there we had very high hopes... we spoke to…read moreanother customer who suggested the pulled pork. We spoke to clerk who suggested the family sampler $49.99 It came with 3 meats - we chose Pork, Chicken and Brisket, hush puppies, 3 sides - we chose Mac n cheese, greens, French fries Here is where our review comes: keep in mind we are foodies and I'm from Smithfield NC Brisket- 2/10 very thin, it gets cold immediately, you can taste the smoke but need the sauce to eat it. It didn't hold favor. Bbq sauce is very watery. Not sure why. Pork- 1/10 we did not like it at all. It was different. Ground. Vinegar overpowers everything. I almost feel it could've been better but we just couldn't eat it. Chicken- 6/10 as a family we ate it. Would picture it in a taco being great. Again vinegar overpowers. Mac and Cheese- 3/10 too milky not enough cheese.... And a true sample. Maybe 2oz. For the price it wasn't worth it. Greens- 8/10 again too much vinegar but I'm a country girl we eat the greens Hush puppies 10/10 French fries 10/10 So all in all we would not stop here again. However the staff was friendly, the decor was cute and if it works for you, go for it! Honestly I'm disappointed that we didn't like it as much as we wanted to. But I promised to always be honest in my reviews. It's a pass if you are a foodie.

Went here for dinner. Very ornate decorations with pig photos, pig ceramics etc. adorn the…read morecolorful restaurant. Friendly service, nice menu.We ordered the half bbq chicken. Comes with coleslaw and we subbed a salad to replace French fries we didnt want.. I liked the coleslaw. Chicken was tender. Tasted more like a baked chicken with a slightly spicey sauce i didnt care for.. Although chicken tender but I had better tasting bbq chicken elsewhere. Hush puppies were ok, somewhat over fried. Food plated nicely, reasonable priced. Notewothy, 2 small restrooms were located outside around the building , some steps to go around building.

When in VA you have to try bbq and we scoured the internet for the best one near us which is how we…read morecame across Bar-B-Q Ranch. I'm beyond happy this was the place we chose because it was such a great experience! The staff treats you like family from the get-go. You have a wide menu to choose from and truly anything you order won't disappoint. From everything we ordered, their bbq sandwich was delicious! And save room for dessert! My biggest regret was not having a slice of one of their pies!