Last weekend, Sophia and I traveled from Newport News to this little spot in Gloucester for some…read moreBBQ. This place has been around for years and won local awards from competitions. They even landed a spot on Channel 13's Friday Flavor segment years back. Let's see how the food turned out. There was a decent crowd inside when we walked inside. The decor was nice and clean. Again, the restaurant's been around for years, but it's definitely well kept. Just like other BBQ spots, you have to order up front. On the right, the menu's on the board to choose from. It took us minutes to select our respective meals, but at the end of the day, we were ready. For my order, I selected a dinner size plate of beef brisket with a side of fried pickles. All was quite delicious. The brisket was cooked perfectly and went well with both BBQ sauces from Scoot's. And I liked their fried pickles were actually small spears. Fried and not too much sodium. Sophia ordered a brisket sandwich with fried pickles and enjoyed her selection. A very good first time for the both of us. This won't be the last time we'll be here. Till next time :)

Absolutely loved this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You place your order…read moreat the counter, and they bring the food right to your table, which makes for a relaxed dining experience. Unfortunately, they were out of the burnt ends, but we had no trouble finding plenty of other delicious options. Everything we tried was outstanding--from the ribs and wings to the hush puppies, cookies, and pie. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back. Highly recommended!

Today my family had their family reunion at this establishment. Our servers were Rae & Tae. These…read moretwo women did a great job even when we had a large group. the food came out in a decent time and was delicious.

We stopped by Since we were in town Sydney provided awesome…read moreservice The food was great and I got the following Rib special extra rib collar greens and smoked Mac and sweet tea

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.

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

Best meal we had all vacation so far!! The pulled pork, Brisket, Cole Slaw and fries were…read moreexcellent.

This place seems to be almost a staple of our visits to Williamsburg!…read more The food here is just very delicious overall. We have yet to come here and not be satisfied or happy to have visited. This is another one of those Williamsburg gems that is totally worth visiting if you're a BBQ type person. The prices are reasonable-ish for the food type and service has always been outstanding for us. Between the decent beer selection, craft drinks and great bbq, this is another (one of the many) food places that are a must-visit to Williamsburg! Regarding parking, make sure you park in the back area. GPS always seems to want to put you in the front where there isn't a lot of parking available. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Simple restaurant feel, with mild decor for the ambiance and theme. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

Don't let the nondescript strip-mall location fool you--Big Boo BBQ was a great find. They were…read moredoing some remodeling when we visited, so indoor seating wasn't available and we took our food to go. The service was fantastic and genuinely helpful. Before putting the South Carolina mustard sauce on my pulled chicken sandwich, they even had me taste it first to make sure I liked it. I did--and the sandwich was delicious. The basket came with fries and was a winner. We also tried the pulled pork sandwich, which had a really nice bit of spice, and the pork rib platter with candied yams and onion rings, served over rice with a biscuit. We liked all of it. Friendly people, generous food, and really good BBQ. This is exactly the kind of unassuming local spot I'm happy to find while traveling. Would definitely return.

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.

Okay reiterate the exceptional service the , the excellent quality of food (always fresh) anything…read moreon their menu is well worth trying. The faves of ours - Pulled Chicken BBQ, Pulled Pork BBQ, their fries, hush puppies or any of their sides are all very good quality and very tasteful. It personifies the place where a family can go and feel relaxed when there. The owners and employees are very nice friendly and knowledgeable.

Came here for lunch and I got a Brisket sandwich($18). It was ready in 5 mins and had a good amount…read moreof brisket to it. It was seasoned well and had some bend to it. The BBQ sauce was quite good.The interior had an old retro feel to it. Tables were a bit sticky, but that's probably due to the amount of people coming in and out. Overall a solid BBQ spot with good brisket. Food(50%): 7.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.4/10

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.

When Sophia and I looked for a place to have lunch a few Saturdays ago, we ate here which is a…read morefamiliar spot. They are franchised, but we've never had a bad meal here. Let's see how this visit turned out. It wasn't packed with customers when we dined-in which was just fine with the both of us. The staff greeted us when we walked inside. Even one of them gave me a compliment on the shirt I was wearing. Definitely a real good feeling when they make you feel welcome. Just like before, we ordered at the counter before getting seated. My selection was a combo plate of moist beef brisket and sausage with fries and a drink and some of their sauces. Everything was cooked well and I got full halfway. I actually gave Sophia some of my food to take home with her. Truly a great vibe when we dined. Thanks to the staff for making us feel comfortable. Till next time :)

I came to Williamsburg looking for a GOOD steak... and somehow ended up at a smokehouse--and I'm…read moreactually glad I did! Rocco's Smokehouse kept popping up when we searched for places to eat, so we decided to give it a shot. We weren't really in the mood for barbecue, and they only had ONE steak option, but the menu looked so interesting that we figured, why not? There was about a 15-20 minute wait, which immediately had me thinking, "Okayyy, maybe we made the right choice!" The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had a great vibe. IMPORTANT: Navigation took us to the wrong location, so pay close attention to the Yelp directions. Rocco's is currently operating from a temporary location. Once we were seated, our waiter was right over to take our drink order. First things first--the sweet tea is MAGNIFICENT! And let me tell you what you NEED to order: Smoked barbecue wings -- MUST ORDER -- absolutely get it! Rocco actually brought it to our table and warned us that we would be hooked and he was right! I originally wanted the lump crab cakes, but I didn't see anyone else ordering them, so I took my waiter's recommendation and went with the brisket quesadillas. GREAT decision! They were juicy, flavorful, and downright scrumptious. My partner ordered Platter #3, which came with ribs, a quarter chicken, and pork barbecue. The chicken was his favorite--he could not stop talking about it! You could really taste that smoky flavor in the meat. The macaroni and cheese was pretty good too. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by Rocco's. We went in craving steak and left talking about smoked wings, chicken, brisket, and barbecue! Would I go back? Absolutely! And next time, those crab cakes are getting ordered! #WilliamsburgVA #WilliamsburgEats #VirginiaFoodie #RoccosSmokehouse #Foodie #YelpEats #BBQ #FoodReview #VirginiaRestaurants

First night in Williamsburg we were tired from the drive and just wanted something quick and easy…read more Rocco's caught our eye, and let's be honest... who doesn't love some bbq? First impression NOISY. This place is loud. High ceilings and open dining area makes the voices reverberate throughout the woke restaurant. The BBQ was ok, chicken dried out and the pork only average. Their sauce was the perfect blend of sweet with just the right about of spice. The place was clean and the service was decent. Not a bad bbq place but definitely has room for improvement.

Food is delicious. The employees are friendly and their customer service is exceptional. I…read morestopped into the Hampton location and ordered a to go order. When I sat down to eat I realized my order was incorrect. I had ordered a BBQ sandwich, hush puppies and mac n cheese bites. They gave me BBQ sandwich, and two orders of hush puppies. When I called them they had already realized their mistake and told me I could come in and get the mac n cheese bites. I asked them if it would be okay to come by the next day which was a Saturday. They said it was fine and took my name down. I did not get back by until Sunday. They did not give me any issues at all. I went ahead a ordered another BBQ sandwich while I was there. They did not charge me for it. Hard to find that kind of customer service these days

Took one look at it and decided to go somewhere else to get food before i got home. Overcooked and…read moreold. 37 dollars.

I looked into this place mostly curious because I used to love this location when it was the OG…read moreViking Burger. I was skeptical when I saw the prices though, 15$'s for a bowl of loaded mac?? I put off trying it for a long time, but I happened to be passing it on the way to a gig and figured I'd give it a hate try. I was expecting it'd be decent but nothing to justify the price tag. I asked the cheery and kind staff for the most popular options and they pointed me to the Philly Mac. Waited less than 10 minutes and had a pipping hot container to go. I couldn't wait to take it to the gig, I grabbed a couple bites in the parking lot. I wanted to not like this. I wanted to be able to say "yeah that's what I thought, overpriced and just okay". That was easily a top 3 best mac and cheese I've ever had. The noodles were cooked perfect, the cheese sauce was thick & gooey, the flavor was so rich but not overcomplicated. I'm lactose intolerant and I definitely paid the piper for that in the evening, and I'd gladly go back for a 2nd bowl it was that good.

This place came up on TikTok and as a Mac and cheese connoisseur, we HAD to try it…read more This place is difficult to find and the entrance is even more difficult to locate. There are no signs indicating that it is open. While this place looks completely abandoned, it actually could be open. You'll have to pull the door handle to see if it opens. (Not kidding.) I know this is a business that is just getting started and you have to start somewhere, but it could use a little TLC. Let's get to the food: I chose the build your own Mac option. Ordered the cheddar Mac and cheese with bacon and green onions. I'm very picky about Mac and cheese and this place nailed it. I loved it. I thought it was a good portion size along with a reasonable price. I would go here again for sure. If this is where they're starting, I can't wait to see where it ends up in the long run.