Delicious food, always! Service is friendly and fast. The ambiance is cozy. We love everything about this restaurant.

We stopped by around 1 pm on a Tuesday. When we arrived, there was only one other table occupied, so we were seated immediately seated, which was awesome. A very friendly gentleman took our drink orders and brought them back a few minutes later, then took our order. Unfortunately, that was the last time we interacted with him. For the entire rest of the time there, he was standing behind the bar, presumably taking phone orders. Which is all well and good, I'm happy they have a designated person to do that, but it would be nice if that person weren't already waiting tables. We had to flag down someone else to get a refill of my long-consumed drink, my friend never got a refill of her soda, we had to flag someone down to request our check... It actually got kind of annoying, because the person we kept flagging down was mostly just standing there. The food was darn good, the homemade pork rinds are AMAZING. They are well seasoned and come with maybe ranch and a chipotle sauce. My friend ordered a Caesar salad as one of her sides and the dressing was awesome. I ordered the appetizer nachos, and they were HUGE and delicious. The pricing here is a little random and some of it seems really overpriced. One of my friends got an iced tea and it was $8. I asked for some salsa for the pulled pork nachos ($15 and a GREAT price) since they offered Frank's, Louisiana, or Texas Pete hot sauce and I'm not a fan of those, and it is $2 for a shot glass of salsa. We will be back, because the food is really good and they have some really nice options, but will definitely reconsider our expectations when it comes to how much we are going to pay and whether or not we get refills. read more

Food and service are outstanding! This time I had the patty melt that was amazing and my husband had the Hot Cat fried catfish sandwich. He says the catfish was perfectly delicious. The hurricane drink we both highly recommend. We ate the bar this time and the bartender was an absolute doll. We lov read more

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For starters, we tried the catfish filets & hushpuppies. I'm always down to try out a restaurant's catfish if offered! For my main, I went with the philly sandwich & sweet potato fries. I saw numerous tables with their wings, so we'll have to check those out next time. I'd also recommend their lemonades & limeades. Their portions are generous, so be prepared to carry a doggie bag home! read more

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Wow its place was so good. We did get the big Philly we shared it and still didn't eat it all. Staff was friendly as well.

Had lunch here - the pulled pork was very flavorful and moist. I had tots with my sandwich and that's always a win for me. I shared a spiked limeade with my husband and it was delicious. Finished off lunch with a very good banana pudding - then a nap read more

We were in Richmond for the South Atlantic Championships volleyball tournament. We had a party of 24. The restaurant didn't take reservations but they let us call ahead. When we got there, two big tables were already set up upstairs. The ambiance was nice and quiet. We had the whole upstairs to ourselves. Their patio is beautiful with plants and a little water fountain. The service was wonderful. Our waiter, Cooper, was super attentive and friendly. We really appreciated he allowed each family to have separate checks. The food was amazing. They are famous for their BBQ but their tacos were excellent. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. We highly recommend the Hogshead Cafe and will definitely come back if we are in the area again. read more

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The food is delicious and the proportions are huge. The live music on Sunday afternoons is always a treat.

The food was excellent. Well worth it!!! Drinks and food have better than average portion sizee

Fantastic! HogsHead is a southern feeling, laid back bbq + seafood shop but with some creative food flair mixing up combinations of foods to make them more tasty and interesting than a traditional bbq restaurant. For example, they offer a hamburger or alternatively a hotdog option with chili, pork bbq, bacon, cheeses and other toppings as a build your own (you can add one, some or all) or preselected combination of topping options. Other unique options include bbq tacos (crazy good) to salads. Add to that some seafood options from soups to entrees and you get an idea of what HogsHead is about. Food is high quality and portions are large. Great specials that are run daily- see their Facebook page for their current options. Nice drink selections with full bar and a number of beers on tap. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Service has been very good. Ambiance is nice - but can get loud inside when busy. Indoor and outdoor seating. Live music, usually summer weekends. Seating can accommodate large parties. Definitely worth a stop if you have not eaten here before and a great place to come back to. Cheers! read more

So I have driven past this place 1000's of times and never once stopped or even looked it up. A friend told me about the 1/2 lb hotdog wrapped in bacon... shut up and take my money, a hot dog wrapped in bacon! So I got "The Boner" which consist of the bacon wrapped hotdog with coleslaw, pulled pork and 2 baby back ribs on top. I also had the side of scalloped potatoes. The atmosphere is very nice, with table/booth seating and they also have bar seating as well. The staff was friendly and very quick to seat me. The decor of the place is very nice with several TVs. The bar has a fair selection for drinks. When the food arrived the presentation was very nice. The ribs were piled up on the dog. Let me warn you, this dog is huge! The ribs had a nice smoke flavor, they also have 2 bbq sauces and a mustard to use on the table. The food was delicious. I have to honestly say the scalloped potatoes are the best I have ever eaten, sorry Mom!!! I did snap pictures of the food so honestly I'll let the pictures do the talking for me. Now I rarely ever order a dessert however I saw on the specials chalk board that they chocolate lava cake and well I'm a sucker for a good lava cake. The presentation of the cake was outstanding and the taste was just as good! A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a garnish and a cherry. HogsHead, you've won me over on todays visit. After reading the menu I want to come back and try the Rueben, the Cuban and a few other things on the menu. Job well done and I will see you again soon! read more

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HogsHead Cafe was delight, the food was delicious the viral steak & cheese melted in my mouth, the wings were also good and a great treat having whole wings tossed in sauce, and staff was nice and polite...I will be returning!!! read more

Food was excellent. Loved the homemade sides The Limeade's were to die for. Variety of flavors and just plain good

HogsHead Cafe had been on my "to try" list for quite a while, so I'm glad I finally got a chance to visit! This is certainly an excellent spot to enjoy lunch, so long as you're willing to pay the price. My friend and I visited on a Saturday afternoon and found no competition for parking in the private lot. When we got inside, we found out why: the place was nearly empty, with only two small tables of customers. This was concerning at first, though thankfully it ultimately just meant better service for our excellent waitress. She was attentive throughout the meal and made regular callbacks for drinks and to check on us. Ambiance was nice though mostly unremarkable. I absolutely loved my pulled pork burger, and the portion size was quite good (felt full for the rest of the day despite dining at 3pm!). That said, I personally felt "priced out" of many menu options, so unless this was a special occasion, I would stick to a handful of items including the one I got. My friend opted for the oysters and a shrimp po boy, and while he liked the po boy, the oysters were a bit disappointing. I had one, and they seemed decent to me. I would absolutely return here for the same burger, or on a special occasion to try something new. Great BBQ option! Overall: 4.0 stars ---- Pros: - Excellent BBQ and burgers. - Great service. - Plenty of easy parking. Cons: - Pricing is pretty aggressive for nearly everything. I can certainly appreciate that this has happened at many places, though paying $16+ for a burger even today is somewhat extreme. I would stick to the lighter side of the menu or just keep this spot for special occasions. read more

HogsHead Cafe - The Hog Burger! - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My favorite menu items - coleslaw and mac 'n cheese! I return often for both - especially the slaw (best in RVA)!

Believe the hype . Happy hours good deals on drinks and appetizers. Loaded hot dogs good. Fried oysters very good.

Love this place and the servers but this was horrid every time I go I drink at least 5 dr peppers but THERE WERE OUT!!!

So, So good! The service was excellent and the food was delicious!!! I highly recommend eating here. We went on a whim and it did not disappoint!! Tons of choices and everything was delicious. read more

The food was amazing! Definitely get your money's worth from here! Visiting from VB and had the crab pretzel with beer cheese...uh-may-zing!!! Our party also had the chili cheese fries, big Philly, surf and turf (the fried fish was phenomenal!!), macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and the hogade. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was super friendly and polite, and the atmosphere was very inviting! Will definitely return!!! read more

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Food excellent - had build your own burger & sweet potato fries. Burger huge & hand packed. Loved could get generous supply of avocado on it. Fries the best I have ever had! Crispy & sprinkled with brown sugar. Service quick, friendly & efficient. read more

Best cheesesteak that I have had in Richmond and the surrounding area. Make sure to get the "Big Philly" one. It's the best by far out of the two. Great place with friendly and fast service. Really cool area too and decorations read more

Lots of good quality meat on the cheesesteak. Bread was awful, worse than grocery store rolls.

We ordered a family dinner last night about 730 pm via Grub hub and meal showed up Cold @ 900 pm We called the restaurant about 830 to inquire and were told we are way behind, and your meal will be in the works soon. Our Dinner via driver showed up finally and was ok once we reheated here at place -- will not go back or re-order from this place Buyer beware Keep in mind this was a Tuesday / non holiday/ post dinner hour rush / and this is reply via restaurant and their version of customer service Don't recommend read more

This isn't a place that felt welcoming to me. This is a relaxed restaurant with a big board for daily specials. HogsHead is a bit expensive for my blood. I had a chicken sandwich and fries, neither of which were good. My husband had the wings, they're big whole wings and he enjoyed them. The bbq sandwiches to him was just okay. It was his birthday so he indulged in their bread pudding which he enjoyed minus the raisins. The ice cream on top was also good. I wouldn't return but trying a new place was fine. read more

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Usually a good place to eat. Tonight a 20 min wait to find out both orders don't get rye bread. Had to order something else. Another 20 mins waiting on refill of tea. Sides came out cold. Still waiting. Chicken tenders sent back with sides due to cold. Came back reheated as was same tenders sent back. Issues were noticed but not acted upon. Manager nice guy but ineffectual. 2 of party ate entree, no sides yet. 1 whole chicken tenders meal not shown up. Been here over an hour. Received sides long after entrees eaten. Tender meal showed up hot. Not a good showing for hogshead cafe. Nice people but service was ridiculous. Arrived 5:08 now 6:40. Got absurd adjusted bill. Should call screwups a screwups not comped and trying to get large deductions and tip Not happy. read more

HogsHead Cafe - Their adjusted bill. Got tenders free but they went overboard showing comped items as onion rings were included in entree price. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Yesssss! Another big win for one of our favorite places in Richmond! The Big Philly! It is perfection. 1 lb of shaved prime rib on a real Philly roll with legit cheese. Worth the money and the trip. I would recommend splitting with your best friend. It's huge! Shout out to Edie, the best bartender around. A++++ read more

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The food was good. The service was really bad! Our server Erica A was very rude. She ruined the experience for us. I couldn't understand why she would risk her tip to be so mean and rude but when we got our check a 20% gratuity was automatically added. So she really had no incentive to give us good service. This definitely was out of the ordinary because we usually have very good service. I have recommended many people to dine at Hogs Head but will not be doing that again. I really don't want any of my friends to be treated the way we were today. read more

My son had a boxing match in Richmond and we had a break after weigh in and stumbled upon this place!! I didn't even look at the reviews I just gave it a shot. I had Tiki Tacos, my son had chicken tenders and fries and my daughter had fried shrimp with fries. My chicken tiki tacos were pretty good! They had roasted pineapples on it which was different for me...I could've used some sort of taco sauce but it was fine without it. My sons tenders were fresh and good as well as the fried shrimp. My server was Edie and she was the sweetest!!! Quick without any hassle. I recommend read more

HogsHead Cafe - Tiki Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was the worst service I've had in a long long time. Waited 20 minutes to get seated. Sat for 45 minutes with menus and no water. I had to say something just to get water. I went to one of the servers inside and asked if I could see a manager. He gave an attitude and asked why. I explained our situation and he said "well I don't know what to tell you because I have my customers" I responded, "thats why I'm asking for a manager." Another friendly server intervened and brought me to the manager. I wasn't rude, I understand maybe being understaffed and busy, but this was unacceptable. Absolutely zero communication. I'm sitting here now and before even getting my food I've decided I won't be leaving a tip. I never do that. Don't come here. read more

My girlfriend and I visited Richmond for a weekend getaway. Before arriving, we researched the best BBQ spots in the area, and HogsHead consistently received excellent reviews, so we decided to plan our lunch there. To note, the only thing we had eaten so far was a Starbucks coffee. Upon arriving at HogsHead, we encountered a 10-15 minute wait. Once seated, our waitress promptly took our drink and food orders. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. After approximately 30 minutes, I decided to set a timer. Unfortunately, it took another 30 minutes before our appetizer arrived. During this time, we inquired with our waitress about the delay, and she explained that an influencer had visited the restaurant and ordered a large quantity of food, which was causing the delay. When our appetizer, chili fries, finally arrived, it was mediocre at best. We then waited an additional 15 minutes for our entrees. The cheesesteak was excellent. However, my girlfriend said her pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese was bland. Nearby, a large party was also upset by the delay. They had arrived before us and were still waiting for their food. The owner approached them, but his tone was unprofessional and dismissive. He didn't introduce himself and simply stated, "Well, everything is fresh and it doesn't come out of a box." In total we waited about 1hr 15 - 1hr 30 for our food and wasn't until we directly asked that we received an explanation for the extended wait. It became clear that the restaurant prioritizes influencers over paying customers. Given the lack of customer care, we will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Was there for an engagement dinner and seated in the upstairs room. The servers were very attentive and the food came out quick and was delicious. read more

This is a great pub, where you can meet a new friend, while drinking your favorite brew and enjoying a delicious meal!

We have been Hogsheaders for quite some time. We love the menu and especially the sides. I believe that we take home an order of sides to-go most visits. (You know, when your eyes get bigger than your stomach. The only time we try to avoid dinner there is when live music is playing and we can't get an outside seat. That's our only "gripe" but even at that at least the music is good. We have really enjoyed every time that we have been whether upstairs or downstairs we have been treated with kindness from all of our servers and hosts! read more

HHC was recommended to me by a few folks, so we stopped by to check it out. Everything was delicious and the portions for some items were generous, but the price point for a few items were a bit higher than expected. We appreciate the ability to order a la carte and enjoyed the hospitality of the staff. We don't eat bbq frequently, but even we do HHC will be our first stop! read more

This place doesn't disappoint! John, our server brought his A-game and wasn't wrong! From the fried oysters to "The Big Boner" (yeah I can't say it without grinning either), to the gargantuan cheesesteak, this should be in your Richmond rotation. read more

The food was amazing and the desert is just as amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and very very nice. Meet the owner and she is a sweet lady! I will be returning 10/10. read more

The giant pretzel & cheese and the Patty Melt are good. My burger was cook over temp. If you ask how I want it then you have to come through with it. I wouldn't complain if you didn't give me the option. Eh...I still might lol. Neither my wife or son had good things to say about the pork bbq. Flavorless and dry. My wife only managed to eat half of her sandwich and my son removed the pork bbq from his Hog Burger to finish it. Tots and onion rings are good also. I do like their sauces for the bbq. I had high hopes that the family would like this place but that didn't happen. Check them out for yourself! read more

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The HogsHead Cafe was easy to find in a strip mall area. Plenty of parking, well lit parking lot. The interior was a little dark, but maybe they were going for the 'smoky' look? :) Our group ordered two Big Boners, the nachos, and a kids cheeseburger. The Big Boners were a HIT! 1/2 pound bacon-wrapped beef hot dog, deep-fried, topped with hand-pulled pork, Hog Sauce, coleslaw & baby back ribs for $15.99 . It was so good, another one was ordered to go! The kids cheeseburger was ordered with added lettuce and tomato and our little one said it was juicy and delicious. The nachos, unfortunately, fell flat. The cheese was sparse, overheated, and dried onto the chips. Hopefully, it was a fluke and not the norm. I recommend requesting extra cheese, LIGHTLY melted, and add a scoop of sour cream and/or guac for moisture, if they have it. The service was fast and super friendly. IMHO, we'd eat there again, but might skip the nachos. Leave a review and let us know what you think! read more

Too pricey for so so food. My mom, sister, and I went to lunch. We got the shrimp poboy with fries, loaded tater tots, and the hogshead special with macaroni and cheese. We all tried each other's dish and everything was barely seasoned. On the bright side, the jumbo shrimp were huge. It ended up breaking down $25/ person with tip. read more

The food is okay/good. But the service is hella racist or at least the worst service ever based off what you look like. Ive been here 3 times. The first was by myself and 2 other white people, and it's was okay. The second and third time was with my fiancée and then other friends. The second and third time was slow service, they even ignored us, and it took 30min to order food even though one of the times was at the bar. They have rbf, maybe even RCF, and we will never will go here again. They suck, they need to hire new people or management, and they need to get better at front facing service. Don't go here if you want good food and decent service. read more