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.

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.

YUM. 1st time here and two different customers told me that Deep Run is the BEST place in RVA and…read moreeven in VA for BBQ! I'd like a 3 meats/2 sides option but a la carte was a helpful tasting experience. I'm already craving more ribs and cornbread. Spare ribs = 5 stars! Fatty brisket = 5 stars! Cornbread = 5 stars! Chicken wings = 4.5 stars (great crisp & sauce)! Pulled chicken = 4.5 stars (great flavor)! The brisket and pulled chicken make for amazing tacos too. Excellent customer service (Davy is so welcoming). Really love this place. Choose their catering for your family, wedding, or company event and you'll have very very happy guests.

They conveniently stopped by our complex, so had to try them out, and so glad we did. Pulled pork…read moresandwich on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw was excellent, as well as the maple wings...yum! Flavors were really good, service was fast and efficient as we didn't wait long at all for our food. Next time will try the brisket egg rolls and the nachos as we work through the menu :)

We had BBQ from Smokey 191 while waiting for trivia to start on Thursday evening. The menu is small…read moreand off to the side, but the staff were friendly, and service was quick. Everything was delicious! The BBQ Mac n Cheese is a generous serving, the chicken-lettuce wraps less so. The "dinners" come with sides like baked beans or cole slaw. Can definitely recommend!

Celiac- Gluten-free Review…read more I was hype to try Oak & Apple because they have wings, howeverrrr they do not have a dedicated fryer- the wings are smoked and then typically deep fried. I was told that they could grill them for me. I was set to order 10 wings, but was wary of how the texture would be if they were grilled so scaled down to 5. The texture of the skin on the outside was rubbery as I anticipated, but, if this makes sense, I could tell that if they had been fried they would have been A1. The overall flavor and the texture beyond the skin was so good. Wouldn't order them again, but if you can have the wings fried, I say that's a solid choice. Thanks for accommodating me anyhow, I do appreciate the effort. I also got a side of the tea braised collards, which surprised me. Have never had collards prepared that way and I did enjoy the flavor. They were also very clean, and if you've ever had collards that haven't been washed properly, you know how off-putting it is to catch stray pieces of dirt in your teeth. What really fell flat for me were the BBQ nachos. Queso, pulled pork, burnt end beans...couldn't tell where one flavor started and the next one ended. Overall very bland, which was disappointing because it just felt so uninspired. Was expecting more smoke, especially from the burnt end baked beans. And if I'm not getting excited about flavor from your pulled pork or burnt end beans, I'm going to assume that it's going to be the same for the brisket, chicken, and ribs. What stands out for me here- if you're into cider, they've got really good choices on tap, and rotate about ten different types. That's unheard of just about anywhere. I also experienced nothing short of top-tier service, and the people who work the bar are friendly and personable. It's really easy to chat with other patrons seated at the bar as well, I felt like a regular and could have sat there for hours. Even the regulars coming in to grab to-go orders struck up conversations while they were waiting. It feels like a third place with its chill atmosphere and easy vibes. Even with the food not being my favorite, I could easily see myself sliding into a spot at the bar regularly just to hang out and have a few drinks. Also do appreciate the inclusion of gluten-free/gluten-free options, even if I'm not a huge fan. So this is a solid 3.5 stars for me- rounded down since Yelp won't let us do half stars.

Awesomeness totally ..!!!…read more People have good service grapefruit a great Keylime pie I give this whole menu 100% thank you for your time and availability and your service

Although i came in late so they were sold out of most stuff i just got a pork sandwich and mac n…read morecheese but it was very good and really good service very friendly

Heard someone saying it's good bbq, so I headed out to Scott's Addition to try it. Hard to locate,…read morebut I think that's part of the experience. If you go into bar next to it to ask where the entrance is, you'll get a rude response. Looks to be predominantly a take out place. The few tables inside were mostly empty, though I went well after lunchtime. Guy at counter was friendly. BBQ pork was almost too dry, but my sauce moistened it enough. Decent flavor. Portion was smaller than I expected. Sides were well-portioned. Was hoping they had fried okra, but they don't. I would go back, but I'd try other bbq places (that I haven't been to yet) first.

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.

Food, service, and ambience was good. The seating sucked for my group of 7. Drove all the easy from…read moreNorthern VA to meet friends and we were unable to be seated at one table together. I will not likely try this place agsin.

Restaurant was delish. We went for brunch and decided to choose lunch items. The egg-rolls were…read moreamazing and so were the brussels. I also ordered the chai cocktail and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and both were also delish. This new location is also beautiful! There's 2 levels. Parking does suck, but that's typical for downtown Richmond. The service was also great. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and helpful. I'm looking forward to coming back for dinner.

Haven't been here in quite some time; but glad that my husband and one of our friends Mom asked me…read moreto get out today. One of the best spots in downtown Richmond (Scott's addition area) for a small group to enjoy a great meal in a cozy setting! I finished off the salmon cake sandwich with french fries; as it was very delicious and filling. The hostess and wait staff were helpful and friendly during the whole experience.

Was passing through Richmond, and a lot of my friends recommended LUNCH.SUPPER! for brunch. My…read morepartner and I were seated promptly. Only street parking is available, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. The atmosphere: Very rustic vibe with some farmhouse-style decor. They have table, high-top, bar, and patio seating available. The food: I opted for the Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese grits. I chose to make it hot for more spice. It's served with one whole waffle, two large pieces of fried chicken, and syrup on the side. The chicken was not seasoned as much as I hoped and wasn't as spicy as I expected, which was a bummer. The cheese grits were alright as well, but not as flavorful as I hoped. My partner ordered the Double Barrel Bowl, and he really enjoyed it. It was packed with pulled pork and was plentiful and filling. The service: Great and kind service from Mave (I believe that is her name but I'm not entirely sure). She informed us about the daily specials and was attentive throughout our visit.