Best salads in town!!!! I drove up from Miami, Florida to meet my son and daughter in law and…read moreafter eating food on the road my body was craving something healthier. I ordered the chicken salad and it was amazingly good. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the salad has cranberries, nuts, red onions, blue cheese and I requested a vinaigrette dressing on the side and it was such do gooooood!!!! My husband had the BBQ chicken sandwich, my hots ordered wings and everyone really enjoyed their meal. I visited this restaurant twice during my visit and everything was fantastic on both visits. Both servers on each occasion were great. The drinks from the bar were also delicious!!!

Several times when we've been to Country Grill, Yorktown, managers have stopped by the table to…read morecheck how things were, tonight that didn't happen. If they had they would have heard about missing beer menus, dirty/greasy salt grinders, dead flies littering the window sills next to the tables, slow and disinterested service and a seeming lack of interest of the staff in anything but chatting with each other. County Grill in Yorktown has always been one of our go-to restaurants but unfortunately is fell very short today. We got in early, before the afternoon rush, around 3:45 pm. We were seated quickly in a booth along the front windows and our waitress came over and got us started with cornbread muffins and took our drink order. I did ask for the paper beer list that they always have due to their extensive taps but none were available, a first for me. Neither our waitress or the hostess could explain why they didn't have the normal beer list. I ordered a beer and when asked if I also wanted water like my wife, I said yes. My wife's water showed up almost immediately, mine must have been forgotten but thankfully my beer showed up a short time later. We ordered our dinner, a brisket platter with coleslaw and baked beans and my wife ordered pulled pork. We were one of only two tables in the entire main dining room when we ordered and throughout our meal but waited a surprisingly long time for our food to arrive. When it did arrive, the food looked, smelled and tasted great. The brisket I received was from the tail end of the brisket and was very thin compared to slices from the other end of the brisket I've usually received. I still received the same exact number of smaller slices I usually receive from the bigger end. Not all brisket slices are created equal and today's fell short. My wife used the salt grinder on the table and it was dirty and greasy to the point she had to excuse herself to go wash her hands. While she was gone I noticed the collection of dead flies on the window sill along our booth. Things were just dirty, makes you wonder about cleanliness in areas you can't see as a customer. Although there were a lot of staff in the kitchen and in front of the kitchen none seemed interested in anything but chatting with each other. The exception to that would be our waitress who was very interested in talking to the one other occupied table in the dining room. We had finished dinner and were waiting to pay our bill and get a to-go box for some of the coleslaw. Our waitress was deeply involved in a conversation with the other table and we waited an extended period of time. The multitude of other servers in front of the kitchen had no interest in breaking free to see if we needed anything. Finally our waitress made it back over to our table with the electronic payment machine out, handed it off to me and headed off to find a to-go container, even that seemed to take longer than it should have. Maybe Q-Daddy's is worth a try, maybe they still care and want to prove they want your business and not just ride on prior reputation.

Looking for something new for a Sunday Dinner, we gave Alpha Pitt Smokers a try. Note: Some of the…read moreitems listed in the menu may not be available. I kinda understand why, but then again, if you're gonna have a business like this) I kinda don't. Ribs and jalapeños smoked sausage were not available. I was told that for ribs, you should contact them 24 hours in advance. This was a deal-breaker almost, 'cause we really wanted to do the ribs, and there was no indication that some items might not be available. The food and appetizers came out at the same time, so our table was loaded, and we could not eat fast enough before it got cold. I shared my displeasure with my server, but she just gave me the "deer in the headlights." look. The drinks were weak and expensive. There are a few arcade games and plenty of space. Service is ok, but not great. The food was ok; some items were dry. The fries were hot, and nothing special about the service. Cool place to hang out, watch games, and drink beer, but it's just ok. Happy Yelpingl

I ordered the BBQ chicken tacos and a batch of buffalo chicken wings. The tacos had that…read moreslow-smoked flavor you can't fake -- the chicken was tender with a slightly charred edge, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with just enough sauce to bring everything together without making it messy. Each bite had a nice mix of smoky and tangy. The buffalo wings came out hot with a crisp outer layer that held onto the sauce really well. The heat level was just right -- enough to notice, but still easy to enjoy without reaching for water every second. You could tell they were made fresh, not sitting around. What stood out was the consistency between both items. Nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The setup itself is simple, but the focus is clearly on getting the food right. Alpha Pit Smokers delivers bold, satisfying barbecue with a straightforward approach that works. It's the kind of place you'd return to when you're craving something with real flavor behind it.

We have now visited old city barbecue four or five times over the last couple years and I think I…read morecan safely suggest to you to go. What I have found over these years has been consistency. Each meal that we have had over the years has been very good. The same with the service staff and the appearance of the location. It has always been very good. We today where the place wasn't full with guests. Somewhere in between lunch and the dinner time frame. So between being seated, getting our drinks, ordering our food, and then receiving it was all very quick. We will be back again.

Excellent service, great food, and probably some of the best Mac and cheese I've ever had, poblano…read moreMac and cheese.

I've been here a couple times now and will definitely return. the food is consistently great. The…read morepeople are really friendly. I judge bbq places by their brisket and theirs is always perfectly done, as is the jerk chicken. you can do much worse at other bbq places but you won't do better in western Newport News.

My husband always gripes about going to BBQ places and getting cold or lukewarm food so we are…read morealways looking to find a place that meets this expectation. I found this place in yelp and wanted to give it a try. It's in a small strip mall and at first we were afraid they weren't there anymore because there isn't a marquee sign above the restaurant but there is a large smoker truck that looks like it's used for catering that helped us find it. The parking lot was full which blocked the signage on the doors/windows. The inside has a few small tables and a counter to the right to order from with the kitchen behind. There was a few chairs across from the counter to wait for to go orders. You choose your own table after ordering. The owner was personable and chatting an older gentleman that had been there awhile. We later realized he was the owner when he came out to see how our food was. The ribs fell off the bone and the baked beans had ground beef and some peppers. They were delicious and had such good flavor. Rolls were served with the meals. The portions were large and we took home our leftovers. I was a little surprised that our food was served in to go containers even though we asked to dine in. You pick up your own plasticware at the counter where you pick up your order. While it's not a typical sit down place with table service or bar drinks, the food was really good and hot. We'll definitely go again. Also love that it's veteran owned and he's present and cares about the service provided. It was also evident he cares about his staff as we overheard them discussing one of the kids preparing for high school graduation.

Been here many times over the years, it's a family favorite! Friendly staff, and efficient service,…read morewe didn't have to wait for our food long at all. Love that they've kept their original interior, it has so much character and it's part of what makes Pierce's such a special place to visit when passing through Williamsburg. The mac and cheese here is EXCELLENT, they have some of the best sweet tea around, and if you order the pulled pork sandwich make sure you get it topped off with cole slaw!!

The ribs and pulled BBQ were good. The food came out hot and fresh. The service was wonderful as…read morewell. The ambiance was casual and the restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign. I'd go back and try something else just to see how it was.

Finding a taste of home isn't easy in the Army, but Mission BBQ delivers perfectly. Their…read morededication to the military extends far beyond the restaurant through active unit support. Inside, the environment is unmatched. The staff greets everyone instantly, learns your name, and treats you like family--a testament to outstanding management. I visit 2-3 times a week because their brisket tastes just like my dad's. Huge thanks to the incredible Newport News team for always making me feel at home.

Easy 5 stars for a beloved bbq chain I've come to love…read more Checked them out for the first time in Newport News. Caught them at a slow time before 5 on a weekday and I was the only customer. Service was immediate and friendly at the counter to order. My son and I both wanted their legendary pulled pork. I got a platter (half pound) and son sandwich, I tried the collards for the first time with baked beans. My son got a side of fries. We decided to try a brownie, also first time. The drink station had dining room were tidy. Food pushed out in minutes. I immediately noticed they took care of my son on fries with what appears to be a double order. Everything was tasty and glad I tried the collards, super yum. The brownie topped our meal off nicely. If you've never tried Mission you should. They support military and first responders like no other business.

Honestly, if you look at some of my last reviews of BBQ joints, you'd think this one is going to be…read morea stinker. NOPE. Aside from a very boring, cafeteria feel, this place is EPIC. Our waitress was utterly adorable and did an excellent job considering she NEVER STOPPED. From there we had some of the best BBQ ANYWHERE. The brisket was super tender, the ribs were fall off the bone, beans rocked, goood coleslaw - everything was killer. We ordered an extra side of mashed (that was super buttery goodness too) but couldn't get to it because everything else was to die for. And, yes... the cornbread muffins are hot, tasty, and all-you-can-eat-free. We had em for dessert! LOL Ambiance is the only thing lacking. WILL BE BACK.

We have been eating at Rocco's for years. They had to close the original location and move to a new…read morespot. Bad news first: there is zero visual appeal. The old location was homey & old-fashioned looking. This is like a big open square room without any cohesive decor. It can't decide if it wants to look modern or like a sports bar, and it just looks unfinished. The good news! Food was consistently even better than at the old location. Ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and fried shrimp were all excellent. Free corn muffins were great. Hushpuppies were very good, as well as the sides: fries, mac & cheese, beans, & mashed potatoes. Sweet tea was perfect. BBQ sauce is good. Great servers. We were pleasantly surprised. A better meal than we expected. Maybe they'll eventually spruce up the decor for an even more enjoyable overall dining experience. If not, the food is still worth coming for.

I always pass Bubba & Franks Smokehouse and finally decided to try it! I tried the brisket…read morequesadilla with hand cut French fries along with their collard greens and mac & cheese. The brisket quesadilla was SO good, and they were not stingy with the brisket. The fries were just ok, and I do not think the mac&cheese is house made. It reminded me of stouffers if I am being honest. The collard greens were not seasoned well either. The restaurant itself has a southern feel. It was clean with plenty of rooom to dine in. The cashier/server was very nice and able to make recommendations. I would say they are a bit pricey compared to other bbq places I have visited. I would go back and try other things on the menu! They have a huge menu, and I am sure other things are probably pretty good!

This place was so welcoming! The staff was super friendly, the decor and feeling when you walk in…read morewas very positive. You order at the register and they ring you your food-and quick! We ordered the chopped NC BBQ and it was delicious! So moist and full of flavor. Good size amount for a sandwich too. Coleslaw was amazing! One of the best I've had. Not too soupy and had a good taste. Sebring size with sandwich left me wanting more though. Fries were good, but for $3.79 for sides, it was not very many. I expected a larger portion. Other than the side prices being a little steep , this will definitely become a favorite. They also have burgers, ribs, chicken tenders, and much more. Sides also include green beans and okra, and other veggies. Meals are $16.99 with 2 sides and a drink. The girls working were so sweet and helpful. So glad it's just about 5 minutes away!