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    Dave's BBQ

    4.7 (360 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    DAVE'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Heather P.

    First timer at Dave's and I wish I did not wait so long to try it. We had a disappointing trip to Beach Bully with terrible food so throughly we'd try somewhere new. Literally everything was amazing. My husband and I each got a platter so we could try everything. We were so stuffed but so happy when we finished. I can't even make a recommendation on the menu because it was all so good. The meat was tender. My mouth is Katherine just thinking about it.

    Baked beans, mac and cheese, brisket, pulled chicken and ribs
    Kevin R.

    This was a pick up and go order so I can't say much about the location but I can about the service. They were packed and our food was ready in the timeframe told so in my book, that's good service. The food itself needs to be talked about as well. The beans were delicious! The mac and cheese could use some help along with the brisket. It was cut thick and it was also more on the drier side. However, the pulled chicken and ribs saved the day with plenty of flavor and moisture. I'd go back for seconds and thirds.

    2 meat platter
    Amy H.

    A whole 2 meat platter for only $19?? Fresh smoked meat with some of the best beans in town?? Sign me up! A scrumptious spot hidden in VB, they were out of ribs by the afternoon but their brisket and pulled meat did not disappoint. Highly recommend the green beans and their famous baked beans. This location also had outdoor seating to enjoy your food in the nice sun. Come early to avoid the lines!

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    Liz V.

    Food is and has been consistently delicious for years!! Love the new location on Laskin rd. The dining area is cute, clean and accommodating for families. Just picked up some to-go... the smell in my car was mouthwatering Got a rack of pork spare ribs (saw the special advertised on Instagram), pint of baked beans and banana pudding. WOW!! Sooo good! Everything has so much flavor... the beans whoa!!! The staff is so very friendly and smiling! Can't wait to try more things on the menu!

    pulled pork sandwich

    Pulled pork sandwich was really good as well as the mac n cheese. Loved the BBQ sauces they had. Banana pudding was also tasty! Sweet tea could have been sweeter, but overall would come back!

    Banana Pudding
    Leah J.

    I used to visit Dave's BBQ when they were located at their previous location but I recently discovered their new location off of Laskin and definitely had to stop in. As I walked in, I was very impressed with how large the dining area was. It's wonderful to see such a deserving, local business grow from a small location with few seating to a restaurant style building. The staff were very friendly and assisted me with ordering. I decided on a Two Meat Platter and chose the Brisket and Ribs along with Potato Salad and Baked Beans. I was encouraged to try the Banana Pudding so I ordered that as well lol. The food is served as you order so there's no wait and everything was just as great as I remembered. The ribs were "fall off the bone" tender and the brisket was juicy and flavorful. The baked beans have always been my absolute favorite and the potato salad was savory and wonderful. All of the BBQ sauces were at each table so you could help yourself to as much as you want. The banana pudding was pretty good but I would have loved more bananas and cookies. I will forever recommend Dave's BBQ to anyone looking for a BBQ spot with great food and wonderful customer service. I am so happy that this place is still thriving! Definitely stop in and check them out!

    Crew preparing food for customers, everyone was very happy to be there

    The pulled pork sandwich very good, smoked flavor and great sauce Fries home cut and hot Good lunch spot, everything looked good! Very chill place

    3 meat platter with rib tips, brisket and.pulled pork... Side were smoked baked beans and slaw!!!
    Savannah S.

    Food was amazing!!! Great taste awesome flavor!!! And the change your life banana pudding omg yummy!!! The Customer service was amazing super sweet and always making sure we were doing ok...

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    Aaron A.

    Without a doubt - THE BEST BBQ IN THE 757. I've been coming here since before they moved to a larger location. It's the same quality, but now there's more space to sit. The brisket is excellent, and the jalapeño sausage is probably some of the best I've had. Pulled pork is good. The smoked baked beans are legit. Spicy slaw has some heat but is very flavorful. The Meat Staq is my go-to, and often, I have enough to eat another meal out of it. The banana pudding is also great. Don't fret about the cost; it's super tasty, and the portions are like you wouldn't believe. Don't skip Dave's.

    Cornbread muffins

    We've been wanting to try them out, so we did! Great customer service, very friendly! The inside is nicely decorated for a BBQ joint. Funny T-Shirts. Food was more than enough, we had to get doggie bags.

    Smoked Turkey on croissant. The best
    Lisa O.

    Dave's is the BEST BBQ in the area. Their platters are AMAZING!!! I have even had my birthday party at Dave's that's how much I love it. The brisket is the most tender and flavorful piece of meat you will ever have. My aunt and uncle came from Michigan and we took them for lunch. Oh to see the look on peoples face when they try it for the first time is great. The ribs are melt in your mouth wonderful and Dave also has different sauce. Even eating something as simple as pulled chicken. You will be amazed how much flavor there is.YUM YUM YUM. My husband and I love the smoked turkey on a croissant. There is so much meat on each sandwich . Big thick delicious sliced smoked turkey and a beautiful light tasty croissant. YUM YUM UM. They have drinks in bottles and containers Then they also have sides and sometimes that changes so check the menu when you go. This is a small place with inside and outside seating but they are worth it.

    Jackie H.

    The best bbq in VA! Big portions and great service. I had the brisket plate and it was incredible

    Two meat platter with pulled pork, brisket, smoked baked beans and spicy cole slaw

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    They have the most amazing brisket you would ever put in your mouth. Give it a shot right off the oceanfront worth the extra little jot.

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    3 months ago

    Really Good Food! Big potions for the price. Brisket and pulled pork were well seasoned and so tasty. We will definitely come back soon.

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    7 months ago

    Some of the best bbq in Virginia Beach always done well. Try the Ruben egg rolls worth the trip.

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    God I love this place. Food is outstanding. Very pleasant and the owe er is very cool too. Tell him "Rufus" sent you.

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    Very tasty really liked the baked beans and the brisket. Staff were very friendly and an easy location to find.

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    11 months ago

    Totally worth it! Top choice meats! Will definitely be back we ordered the pull pork, sausage and brisket! Sides were coleslaw and fries

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    Best Bbq ever. The Brisket and Turkey are ridiculous good. Great place. New location is great. Staff is awesome.

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