Always excellant! Great employees, friendly fast service and DELICIOUS food! Order at counter and then they give you a table number and bring you your food. Corn bread is still the bomb! See my prior reviews for more detail! My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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All the meats really need seasoning. I guess they have a lot of sauce so maybe that's their intention but I want a flavorful meat that I dip a bit into the sauce for more or different flavor not one that is so dependent on the sauce to taste ok. Brisket - actually pretty ok with some pieces being slightly juicy and some being slightly dry 5.5/10 Half rib - bland too. 4/10 Pulled pork - most was kinda dry. Not bad but really needs more flavor 5/10 Smoked Gouda Mac - taste closer to normal Mac? Not bad but nothing special 4/10 Beans - not bad but not good 5/10 Mushrooms - flavorful and juicy but like basically all mushrooms. Nothing special 6/10 read more

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Food was amazing, and shh I'm not even a "BBQ person"! I I got the smoked turkey (kids meal) which was surprisingly filling and came with a lot of meat packed on a slider. It also came with a side--I got the yummy potato salad. My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich and Gouda Mac n' cheese...delicious! They make their own pickles...delicious! They have a variety of yummy sauces. My favorite was the Alabama white! Inside, they have a bar and seating area. They have huge selection of whiskey and a decent amount of draft beer. We sat at the bar and service was friendly and attentive. I want to come back and sit outside when it is nicer! read more

We visited Monk's after going on a little winery hopping tour, and were somewhat disappointed. We got the brisket and pulled chicken (1/4 lb each), which were not very tender and somewhat dry. The sides (beans, smashed potatoes, corn bread with custard filling) were much better, although the beans were a little too sweet and I couldn't eat them after a while. This meal (as pictured) was over $40 -- this price given the portions and quality were not worth the stop here unfortunately. read more

Monk's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

This place hit the spot. Came here after a hike and we were all pretty hungry. We ordered The Piglet which came with a bit of everything - 1/4 lb Pulled Pork, 1/4 lb Brisket, 1/4 lb Pastrami, 1/4 lb Burnt Ends, 1 Chicken Quarter, 1/2 Rack of Ribs, 1/2 Texas Hot Link, 1/2 Bacon on a Stick & 4 slices of Texas Toast as well as pickles, slaw and jalapenos. The best things were the ribs, chicken and the pastrami. Brisket was a tad on the dry side but still great but the burnt ends were definitely tough and drier than the desert. Nothing their sauces could not fix though. Food came out quick and the restaurant is lively. read more

The sides (smashed potatoes) and cornbread are great here but the brisket and chopped chicken was dry. Also pretty expensive for what you pay for read more

Great outdoor space to enjoy delicious bbq... had the large platter for 6... amazing. All meats were great. Fun night had by Al. Great fast service. read more

What the heck, not what it used to be. Portions are smaller and prices are higher. Brisket was a huge disappointment. Beans and cornbread are still good but not for the price and quality of the meet. read more

While visiting the area on vacation, we stopped at Monk's BBQ. Upon entering the restaurant with my family, we were greeted by the owner, who was very kind and engaging throughout the meal. Food You place your order at the counter from their menu. They have all of your standard BBQ meats and some variations on sides. We went with the Piglet, which included chicken, brisket, burnt ends, pastrami, ribs, and hot links. We got smoked Gouda Mac & cheese, dirty rice, and corn breads for the sides. The meats were all pretty good. The chicken and pastrami were my two favorite cuts. The Mac & cheese was my favorite thing on the menu. The Gouda really added something to it. We split and apple cobbler at the end that was delicious. 3.5/5 Service Staff was kind and courteous throughout. The owner made the experience even more enjoyable. He brought my daughter a lollipop and crackers for my son when he would come check on us. He brought treats for our dog too. 5/5 Ambiance Monk's had your typical feel of a BBQ restaurant. It wasn't nearly as Smokey on the inside as other places, but still shared similar layout. They had a cool BBQ class setup on the counter and called them utters. It was very clever. 4/5 Monk's was a good overall experience. The good was a little pricey, but it was good. The owner will make sure you enjoy yourself as well. Give Monk's a shot. read more

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Outstanding! I do my own barbecue at home and I won't go to a place twice if I do better barbecue and this place just does a little bit of everything really well. I'd like the sauces to be a little spicier, but that's an East Coast thing the service is on point and the beer selection is more than enough. I like the fact that you can sit outside on a warm summer day and chill with the environment. This place is more than an hour away from my house and I would definitely travel there when passing through. They do beef ribs on occasions. I wish the occasion was every Day. read more

Monk's BBQ - This is the piglet which probably weighs about 5 pounds or close to not including the two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

My husband and I were in the area and decided to give monks another chance. The cashier cautioned us against ordering the burnt ends so we decided to order something different. I got the ribs, and my husband ordered the brisket. Both were phenomenal! The ribs were very tender and literally fell off the bone. We also got the gouda Mac n cheese and it was delicious. Now that we have found our favorite dishes, we can't wait to eat at Monks again! read more

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Stopped in for lunch , very busy for a Sunday. Ribs were excellent ! Collards had a great taste. read more

Monk's BBQ - 1/2 rack ribs and collards - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Vibe: 7.75/10 - very clean and great atmosphere, but when it gets busy tables inside can be limited Service: 9.7/10 - food comes so fast! Value: 8.5/10 The piglet: 9.5/10 - so much amazing food for a great deal!! Def can split this between AT LEAST 3-4 people, depending on appetites Our favorite meats here (in order) are: 1) ribs 2) Alabama chicken 3) brisket Overall: 8.86/10 (4.43/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more

Monk's BBQ - The Piglet - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Service is terrible, the girls at the counter let our food sit around for about 10 minutes longer then needed since they weren't paying attention. Food is good, very expensive. Seating is super casual. read more

Over the weekend we adventured out to monks BBQ. Overall the service was great the atmosphere was welcoming and plenty of space outside downstairs and upstairs. We got the boss platter which is about $135 but it's worth it because it's a lot of meat you also get coleslaw jalapenos and pickles plenty of it. The coleslaw is mainly radish but that's okay. We also ordered cornbread The cornbread is really sweet and moist so if you like cake like cornbread it's really good you won't need a dessert later. This is how barbecue was meant to be. read more

Monk's BBQ - Boss Hog platter - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

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I haven't been here in a few years but I can't pass through Purcellville without stopping at Monk's. Today I had the brisket and a Texas hot link, baked beans and cornbread. Everything was scrumptious! Im a bit of a bean snob but these were really good. Especially with a shot of their scorpion barbecue sauce. read more

Monk's BBQ - Brisket, beans, Texas hot link - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Was a great lunch. Could hardly get my mouth around the brisket cheeseburger . Food could've been a little warmer though... read more

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Bumped up from a 3 star review because of their bbq sauce. Otherwise, kinda expensive, soulless barbeque. I got the burnt ends and it was good, but for the money we spent it was insane. Beer was decent. We weren't in the mood for bourbon, but they sure have a lot of it. read more

A friend recommended this place to us and on our way back from a trip to PA we stopped to fuel up on some BBQ. We arrived around 2 on a Thursday. We pulled in the driveway and immediately smelled the wood burning and BBQ and got excited. Ordered brisket, pastrami, and burnt ends as well as some potato salad and baked beans. As expected- BBQ was great (tender and perfectly smokey) and the sauces were tasty though we didn't really need them. The white sauce (horseradish cream) was a favorite. The pastrami was such a treat too! Would definitely go back if we were in the area. read more

Monk's BBQ - Bean, potato salad, and burnt ends. - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

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One of my coworkers recommended this place. Growing up in the South I live BBQ and eat it often. I am disappointed that I have not tried it here before. This is hands down the best BBQ I've had in the area. We sat at the bar and the server was warm and friendly. They have an extensive liquor selection and several local brews on tap. From the smell in the parking lot of the smokers to the food at the bar this place is amazing. read more

Monk's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with smoked Gouda Mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

We ordered and then waited for 30 minutes. The table next to us ordered just after us and hadn't gotten their food so up until the 30 minute mark, we figured it was just a slow kitchen. After 30 minutes, went and checked in and they said they had an Internet blip and a couple orders were lost. They were going to put them back through. The people next to us had their order come out in about 4-5 minutes. We waited another five minutes until a large group that just ordered 10 minutes earlier was getting their food. We went back to check with them and they said they couldn't find our order so we gave them the receipt. Our food then came out within 10 minutes. I had the pork with cornbread, beans, and potato salad along with some banana pudding. The pork had a lot of skin and fat. The cornbread wasn't cooked in the middle (I now see that they feature a custard style cornbread so that's what appears to be not cooked all the way). The beans and potato salad were very good and the banana pudding was shared by three of us and very good. The udder type dispensers for the sauces are fun. read more

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We are looking for good bbq. I know good bbq and we make some decent bbq at home. We drove over an hour to get here and we got the Pig platter so we could try everything- Ribs-Fall of the bone but very thin and not as meaty as expected. Lots of smoke bc they were so thin. They were too dry at the restaurant. But when I had leftovers for dinner they were better. Go figure? So, yes these were good. Brisket-It was a little on the dry side, but moist enough. Problem was the lack of flavor. Actually, it was not even a Good beefy flavor. Very disappointing. Chicken- Very good smoked chicken, better than ours. Burnt ends- they were burnt as they should be and dry, which is somewhat to be expected. Pork- good enough, but we make great moist pulled pork at home. Sausage- tasty good Pastrami- very good, but more than half of the slice was pure fat- so we didn't get much of it. Pork belly-we didn't expect that in the mix and was delicious! I also got the greens which were very good. Overall the Pig order was a great value. Everything was either good or great. brisket did not cut it. Lots of bikers come here and this place has a great reputation. nice bar and people working there were very nice. read more

Place is not what it used to be, prices have gotten crazy and in my honest opinion quality/ portions have gone down hill. I'll always come back for the pastrami, it's the one thing they do a great job on but still sometimes comes out extremely fatty. Aside from the food it's total bs not opening until 5pm on Monday. Today I pulled in 3:54pm along with 4 other cars, everyone walked to the door and turned right around with two of the people saying they're happily going down the street to give someone else business (can't blame em). read more

This is everything you want a BBQ joint to be. The pork was so tender, moist, and flavorful. Incredible baked beans! Homemade pickles were a great compliment to the meal. There are several sauces, all great, that you squeeze yourself out of udders - fun. You stand in line, order, get a number, and your food is brought to you. It's self service utensils, sauce, water, etc. Food came out very quick. Informal, what a bbq place should be. Parking lot can be a bit tight, but the smell that greets you when you get out of the car tells you the meat is real deal. Inside atmosphere is fun. The bar seems cool, nice selection of beer and bourbon. We didn't drink, but I imagine this is a good watering hole for those lucky enough to live close by. read more

I wasn't impressed Nashville nachos tasted like they legit didn't have cheese on them. They were loaded with this strange gravy looking stiff that was not good. Then to boot it seemed like they jait threw bits of throw away chicken in there was for the scrap heap. My waitress was leaning and chatting with a friend and literally didn't show me any attention unless I flagged her down. I would not waste your time here read more

The piglet platter was yum, but my god, get the cornbread and Mac and cheese. So. Bloody. Good. read more

Monk's BBQ - Cornbread and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

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Monks always hits the spot. If you're a BBQ lover this spot is a must try! You will fall in love. They have quality meats, prices are decent, and you get a good portion. We did a platter to split with the family. It was plenty of food for all of us to dig in and feel satisfied. It's a casual little spot but big enough for huge groups/large families like ours. There's both indoor and outdoor seats. There brisket and burnt ends are really good The Mac and Cheese was a great side The BBQ sauces are good there's tons of options Overall, I'll keep coming back. read more

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Monks is definitely in the top 3 BBQ restaurants on my list. Everything is so flavorful, moist and prepared well. The service is outstanding. You basically order at a station close to the entrance and they give you a number card to be placed at the table of your choice. They bring the food out to your table and verify that all looks good. The highlights of the menu is the pastrami and the corn bread. The pastrami is so lean, moist and tasty. The corn bread can almost be considered a dessert as there's a layer of custard baked in so it's not your typical dry corn bread. This is moist, slightly sweet and so good. There are good size parking lot as well. The restaurant is decorated as you would expect a typical BBQ place would look. They have a large bar with a good amount of different bourbons and other types of spirits. We want to try other restaurants in the area but it's tough not to go to Monks. read more

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What's the deal with Monks and these ancient buns? I swear I'm not the only one who's been served what feels like the granddaddy of stale bread. The first time, I gave them the benefit of the doubt, figured, "Ah, that's why they do half-price burger night... clearing out the fossils." But nope. Next visit, I order a pulled BBQ sandwich... and boom, another cold, brick-dry bun. Then it happened again. And again. And yeah... again. At this point I'm basically conducting a stale bun study. Nothing says "yum" like a bun that cracks and crumbles like a Nature Valley bar when you try to take a bite. You shouldn't need a shop vac to finish your sandwich. Feels like the kitchen's just not putting any love into the food. No excuse for it. I love Monks. The drinks are great, the music's always on point, but the food? It's like nobody's steering the ship anymore. read more

Love this place. It's second only to The Pit Stop in my opinion. My family and I have eaten here many times over the years. My fiancée and I joined my family for a birthday dinner here the other night. The food did not disappoint as per usual. We ended up ordering the Whole Hog since there were a bunch of us (I think 14 people?). We also had some people order sandwiches and other things as well. The bbq was on point. The ribs specifically had a little sweetness from the rub used on them. The burnt ends were phenomenal and I highly recommend them. They were saucy and tender and totally worth it. The Mac and cheese is the best side in my opinion. But the Cole slaw is highly underrated if you ask me. It's more of a vinegar base versus mayo and I liked it a lot. The service here is friendly and quick. We ordered as much as we did and it still came out within about 10 mins. It's an order at the counter and they bring it out to you kind of place but nothing wrong with that. The ambiance is definitely cozier. They currently have the Christmas tree of whiskey bottles by the front door. It's an awesome little decoration! They love their whiskeys here. Highly recommend eating here if you haven't. It's sure to leave you wanting more. read more

Monk's BBQ - Whole hog - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Every year, my wife and I travel from Hedgesville, WV to Wolf Trap to see The Avett Brothers--it's become a tradition. To complete the experience, we always hunt for a great BBQ spot along the way. This year, a YouTube recommendation led us to Monk's BBQ in Purcellville. We were drawn in by the promise of pulled chicken and Carolina flavor, but unfortunately, that's where the excitement ended. My wife ordered the pulled chicken platter for $14.99, and I went with the pulled pork for $13.99. Both meats were dry and lacked any hint of the smoky flavor we associate with true North Carolina-style barbecue. The sauces didn't help much either--none came close to the vinegar-forward authenticity of Lexington BBQ. We both opted for cornbread over the included potato roll, only to be surprised with an additional $1 charge each. While the cornbread ended up being the high point of the meal--moist and warm--it still felt like an unnecessary nickel-and-dime moment. For sides, my wife tried the Gouda mac and cheese. While the cheese sauce was creamy, the choice of noodles made it awkward to eat, and it lacked the browned crust or smoky undertones you'd hope for at a BBQ joint. I picked the vinegar slaw, which was a watery disappointment. Most of the vinegar had settled at the bottom, and the cabbage itself was limp and bland. I also ordered the pickles--more accurately a cucumber salad--for $3.99, and while the ingredients looked fresh, the salt content was so overwhelming it ruined the dish. We rounded things out with two drinks at $2.75 each. The total came to just over $49 including tax and tip, which felt steep given the overall quality. In short, we left unsatisfied and won't be returning on our next trip to Wolf Trap. Monk's might have a catchy name, but for those looking for true southern BBQ flavor and value, this just isn't the place. read more

The food was great! Service was good and so was the ambience. It was busy so we ate in the room outdoors. It was cold out but they had heaters. I had a full rack or pork ribs and they were cooked/smoked perfectly. They had a variety of sauces to try. read more

We visited Monk's BBQ after a day of winery and brewery visits and we were hungry! Upon parking and exiting our vehicle, we were quickly greeted by an older gentleman who was tending to the grounds outside saying "Welcome to Monk's! Enjoy your dinner!" and we knew we were in for a welcoming experience. We went with the Piglet and added macaroni and cheese and cornbread as we had four adults and two children sharing and it was plenty of food. The rustic decor fit the vibe of a kind of backwoods BBQ joint. Our food was delivered quickly to soon also be visited at our table by the same friendly man offering a lollipop and cookie to my kids. He made it his mission to make sure we had a great experience, and it delivered. The mac and cheese and brisket were the stars of the show BUT the apple cobbler was also the best cobbler I've ever eaten. I would travel just to eat that again! We had no issues with wait times like mentioned in some other recent reviews. I recommend giving them a try if you're in the area looking for a hot tasty meal. read more

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My first visit to this local Loudoun County barbecue gym was a delightful experience. The moment we walked in we were greeted by a friendly host who made us feel right at home with this warm hospitality. The rustic ambience added to the charm, making it a perfect spot to enjoy some old-fashioned bbq. Although I only had a bite of the tasty brisket and left a lasting impression. The smoky flavor and tender texture was delightful. The baked beans were an absolute delight, packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. And if you like a little kick, the dirty rice is the side for you. For dessert, I tried the banana pudding. I wasn't too impressed. It needed more bananas and vanilla wafers and a thicker consistency to make it more delicious. The service is more is self-service. Overall I would recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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Went to Monk's on a Friday night after a friend raved about them recently. Apparently they compare all BBQ restaurants to Monk's. That's a big build up! We enjoyed our experience and will be back soon. Good food, fun atmosphere, great beer menu, local made ice cream to buy, awesome daily specials, bbq sauce bar with various styles/flavors. And live music was fun making the experience more festive! We had pulled pork and pastrami both were flavorful and well cooked. When you park you see and better yet smell the bbq smokers in action. Others were raving about the brisket. We were happy and had some meat to take home. Gouda Mac and cheese was fantastic. The baked beans equally as impressive with deep rich flavor, thick, and small bits of meat in it. Corn bread nice and moist and wonderful flavor. And again the sauce bar was great. My wife and I really liked the zesty Texas sauce but our favorite was the Alabama sauce (horseradish creamy). The bar tender was super attentive and Fredy serving the busy bar. Overall great guest experience solid BBQ we'll be back soon bringing the whole family! read more

What a wonderful spot. The bar is fun, the food is great, but more importantly the people are incredibly friendly. My brother and I had brisket and pulled pork - absolutely amazing. But again, mostly we really enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. We'll be back! read more

Top 3 best BBQ I have ever had. Highly recommend! The ribs were fall off the bone and the burnt ends (not pictured) were so flavorful! read more

Monk's BBQ - Sauce bar - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

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Yelp doesn't lie, this place lives up to the hype as the best BBQ meat in the area. We got there mid-afternoon on Saturday and were able to get a table on the patio but they have indoor seating (including a full bar) and outdoor seating. Service is very friendly and efficient, you order at a stand when you walk in and we got our food very quickly. The pulled pork was excellent and was a large portion. I enjoyed their various sauces, especially the raspberry Chipotle, but their meat is so good it doesn't even really need sauce. Sides were tasty too, mushrooms were interesting and not some thing I've seen elsewhere. Collards were just right and I enjoyed the non-mayo cole slaw. Finally the cornbread was interesting and almost like a dessert as it had a custard like consistency in the middle. The meat is of course the star here but the sides aren't bad either. Purcelville is a trek from much of the DC area but this place is worth the trip and I'll be back here again. read more

Monk's BBQ - Pulled Pork with Collard Greens, Vinegar Slaw, Smoked Mushrooms and Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

We've been trying some area bbq restaurants over the last few weeks, this one seems to fall in the middle of the pack. The dining area was clean and well set up with decent drink options and sauces. The staff seemed nice, courteous and provided some feedback on their items which was nice. And the food came to the table very quick considering what we ordered which was a little concerning. To sum up the food, it was eh. Nothing really stood out as really great bbq, but one thing was a real letdown. The collard greens and cornbread were a bit disappointing. The greens were really dry and didn't have any smokey flavor and the cornbread was, well, weird. It was something like a bread top and almost custard like bottom which was wasn't our favorite. The ribs were super tender, fall off the bone, but lacked any real flavor. The smoked mac-n-cheese was anything but smokey and seemed a bit out of the box. Brisket was the same, lacking smoke and flavor. My son got the burger, he said he liked it, but he's pretty young and we didn't try. The major disappointment was my burnt ends. This is something I don't see often on the menu around local bbq restaurants and was excited to get them. Sadly they were like the other meats, lacking any real flavor and drenched in this sweet and spicy sauce that to me just masqueraded the "non-burnt" ends. If you want really great bbq there's some other really good options in the Winchester area. Maybe this was an off-day for them, but since the flavor profile was the same on all three of our meals (aside from my sons), I'd say it's the norm. It's not at all bad, just not memorable. read more

This is one of the very few good bbq joints that I consider worth the drive. From the moment you get out of your car, the smokiness aroma is already hitting your nose hairs. I would say the prices are comparable to other places that sell smoked meats. It's definitely less if you were going into the city. The condiment station definitely adds character. Their burnt ends were good. However, my kids wished they were more fatty. Their pastrami is delicious and bacon wrapped jalepeños. Save room for banana pudding. Service is pretty quick. Having the TV's was helpful for the little ones to catch up on local sports games. All in the experience inside (they also have an outside heated tent for large gatherings or just busy days) was very enjoyable. Keep an eye out for their specials. read more