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!

This was the most amazing chicken tenders I have ever had. The service was fast in my waiter was so…read morekind. The ambience was unlike any other I had ever felt. It felt like I was in the warmth of a countryside home. Thank you for providing such good food service and ambience. I can't wait to come back and have those yummy yummy yummy yummy chicken tenders. thanks again for the ambience. and again and again.

We came for Sunday lunch, from the instant you step into Flying Pig, the aroma of the kitchen whets…read moreyour appetite. The host and servers greet you with bright smiles and genuine hospitality. The menu reads like a carnivore's fantasy: Brisket Burn End - offered as tacos or tossed with mac&cheese, it's cooked to a melt‑in‑your‑mouth perfection. Pulled Pork - juicy and richly flavored; be sure to sample the house‑made North Carolina‑style BBQ sauce. Baby Back Ribs - my top pick. These fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs can be served with the sauce on the side or brushed with a tangy‑spicy glaze, finished with a light char for that satisfying crunch. Flying Shrimp & Signature Coleslaw - the crisp, golden shrimp pairs beautifully with the refreshing slaw. Flying Pig guarantees a memorable, finger‑licking experience that will have you planning your next visit before the last rib disappears. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic, expertly smoked meats in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Always the best spot to watch our favorite teams play. Food is consistently good. Staff are…read morefriendly and game day vibes are always there!

I have had soooo many wonderful experiences at Wood & Iron which is why I keep giving them a chance…read morebecause it could easily just be a bad day, but their menus are changing, the service is shifting (not in a positive direction), portions are smaller & prices are the same. This used to be a place where you'd have to wait for a table every time, but now the restaurant is half empty and I see why! When I was ordering my food our server was slightly rude & I was taken aback (but you never want someone to spit in your food so I ignored it lol). As I was ordering my food she repeated my wing order to me as she was typing it in, but she did not acknowledge the fact that I asked for all flats so I said all flats again & her response was an "I heard" under her breath which others at my table noticed the rudeness associated with it as well. The wings visibly looked different but fine, however once I started moving them around, I noticed they were dry & chewy like they were over-fried, but normally when I get them they are moist with a slight char from being grilled even tough they are dry rubbed. The loaded baked potato I was a shock to me..a lot more cheese than potato and it was cold. I'm simply very unsatisfied. I took my food home with me & ended up just throwing it all away. They've still got the best blue cheese though, hope that doesn't change! I've got lots of points to use so I'm going to just try a different location & pray. My two times at Short Pump have been better than the last six-eight months at Midlo.

Tonight I thought I'd hit up the local BBQ here in Midlothian Virginia. Staff is friendly and quick…read moreto get you anything you need. Good size menu with several options. I can for the BBQ and ordered a sampler. Sliced Brisket lean with bark and some of their smoked sausage. Comes with Cornbread and 2 sides. I went Standard here coleslaw and potato salad. I'll start with the good, the coleslaw caught me off guard. It looks pretty generic but honestly I think it was the best thing on my plate. Sweet with tiny kick, maybe some horseradish I think. But I ate it all. The potato salad was just too dry. It needs some mayonnaise, mustard, something. The BBQ sauce is tangy and not too bad. I would have liked a couple of options maybe a sweet or spicy one as well. The smoked sausage wasn't too bad, just wish it was served temperature hot. Also it was a bit greasy and with too much charcoal grit, which kind of killed its appeal. Here's where I get disappointed, no burnt ends, apparently they were sold out. The brisket. It was more like a pulled pork than brisket. The request for dry and bark went out the door or they have no idea what I wanted. This was very moist and greasy. Again temperature hot would have helped it tremendously. The meat has no real smoke rings, just the burnt exterior. Overall it's not bad but I just wouldn't consider this place as a true BBQ restaurant by what I was severed.

Spouse brought home a brisket burger, green beans, collards, Texas caviar & mac&cheese today. The…read moreburger was way overcooked, dry, burnt & hard; the brisket was also dry & bland. Texas caviar was too strong with onions so I didn't even try that (just my preference. Some people like that. GBs were okay. Didn't try Mac as I'm follow a gluten free diet. I was SO looking forward to the collards! Nope. Waaay too salty. Advice: Go for the bbq and see if that's any good but stay away a from everything else. Place has really gone done hill over the years.

I love Mission Is so Good! And affordable. I eat there,…read moreevery other day. It has its days

Nice, clean restaurant with subdued lighting at night. Wooden tables & ample parking. You order at…read morethe counter. Delicious bbq meats that are meaty. I was surprised & disappointed that they don't serve baked potatoes...they go well with bbq.

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.

The worst food I've had in Richmond! I literally could not finish my plate. Ordered loaded fries…read moreand there was nothing loaded about them. The pork was so dry and lacked flavor and sauce. They definitely need to add more toppings and rework that recipe. Hoping it was an off night but personally wont be returning.

Came in on Thursday, Around 5-6pm. Great service from the start. I had the ribs and brisket…read moreplatter--cooked tender, though neither showed the smoke ring I'm used to in Austin, TX and both were smeared w Bbq sauce (bland) where I'd rather see a dry rub. Havng a good piece of Brisket to slice my own bites was nice, though it would be easier to have the ribs pre-cut. The green beans were out of this world! Spicy, tasty, and best I've ever haf--that alone would bring me back, and I want to get the pulled chicken/pork to try their sauces out anyway. Great full bar, and very clean inside. You can tell some thought went into the wine selections. Overall, 5 stars. It would be unfair to compare VA BBQ directly w Texas so I won't.

This is a fun family activity dinner. The menu options is large and plentiful…read more You pick a soup broth, noodles and proteins. They bring it out to you and your cook it yourself on a small burner in front of you. You also get to pick more proteins to cook yourself on a large hibachi type grill in the middle of the table. You can order anything and it's all the same price. A nice bar of condiments and sauces to customize your dining experience. The service - staff are great and they will be happy to bring out more of anything.

Finally got a chance to check this location out. In hindsight, Valentine's Day probably wasn't the…read morebest time to go because we ended up waiting about an hour. It could have been longer, but the hostess was kind enough to move us up, and we were able to get seated sooner than expected. I absolutely loved the Valentine's decorations -- they really made a great impression and added to the overall experience. The food was good, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. My only real complaint is the setup for the sides and sauces. I'm not a huge fan of the buffet-style approach -- I personally prefer full table service. Other than that, it was a solid experience.

Food was delicious! Loved the green beans and the spicy beef. I thought the mango bourbon chicken…read morewas 1 entree. It was actually 2 separate ones!

The MOST food you can get for 10 dollars at this mall. And it is extraordinary- the chicken well…read moreflavored and crispy, the rice robust and perfectly cooked, amongst a variety of sides. I ordered a daily special with Hawaiian Chicken and plantains, and I was blown away. Very quick and attentive service, with a pleasant staff.