Oak & Apple. I ain't mad at ya! Your pulled chicken is on point. Your collards are cooked to perfection but could use a little kick. Those baked beans with burnt ends are absolutely scrumptious. That cornbread....how you get those perfectly crispy grilled bits on the end. Not sure I can go back to plain cornbread now. Your drinks are tasty and reasonably priced. Love the outdoor space and your laid back vibe. And your serves are super nice. You've got sauces for days and a mustard based Carolina gold that makes this SC girl's heart sing. But can we please work on some less fatty cuts of brisket?? A little fat is good and kicks up the flavor. Mostly fat just ends up in a sad glob in the basket of mostly untouched meat. Thanks so much! read more

Ordered the smoke platter and it looked amazing when it came out but...The ribs were a bit dry, hard to tease apart and overall plain and difficult to eat. Brisket was also on the dry side, but drenching it with sauce helps. Sides were solid though, especially the Mac n cheese and potato. We also ordered the raspberry lemonade which was way too sour and sweet, artificial tasting, if you know what I mean. Not sure if I'd come back considering there are other bbq options in the area read more

Oak & Apple - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I guess if you're a BBQ girlie this might be your spot. But for us normies...it did not give. Update: a BBQ girlie said she also didn't love it that much. Great cheese curds tho. read more

This place is great! I have not been inside of the restaurant yet, but their outdoor patio is where it's at. They have a large outdoor bar (with TVs) and ample outdoor seating. The patio is also pet-friendly and has corn hole. For food, we ordered the beef brisket, 1/2 rack of ribs, mac and cheese, and cheese curds. The meat was amazing (so were all of the assorted BBQ sauces). The mac and cheese had a ton of flavor as well. They have a large menu of cider and beer as well as some specialty drinks. BBQ and cider really is a winning combo. Overall, if you're looking for a really chill spot to hang out outside while enjoying great food and drink, this is your spot! Also, shout out to the amazing staff, everyone was super friendly and attentive. read more

If you are looking for a warm welcome and good service to accompany your food- well unfortunately you need to look elsewhere. Regardless of how good the food is - service makes a huge impact on your experience. Unfortunately I didn't catch the waitresses name who was supposed to help us, I can't really say that she did. I believe she's the only ones there who has really short pretty pink hair. Her attitude was horrible. She didn't want to be there and she didn't want us to be as well. We came in from out of town with a party 6 and were the first customers last Sunday morning. The experience was unforgettable and I would never recommend anyone to dine there. read more

Really great bbq. Had pork and chicken sandwiches, smoky and moist. Great buns that don't fall apart, unique sauces (loved the hoisin). Sides are all solid too. Service was perfect and fast. Good selection of beers/ciders, and they have cocktails. Oh, good tunes too, we're playing soul. read more

Oak & Apple - Smoked chicken sandwich and cheese curds. - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Disappointing portions for price. Cocktail tasted like a nerds gummy cluster in a bad way - artificial berry taste. Service was killer tho

Modern decor which is a little odd for a BBQ joint, but the outdoor patio with globe light would be great on a warm day. The Mac and cheese is PHENOMENAL with a lovely breadcrumb crust. That perfect pickle jar comes with pickled radish and carrots too for that brinely salty flavor to cut through the heavier foods. The baked beans were well cooked. The jalapeño coleslaw wasn't spicy but was a nice vegetable side to enjoy. The pit beef was so flavorful and falling apart! The pork was very juicy but needed a more spices like garlic and smoked paprika. The various bbq sauces on the side made up for that. I'd 200% come back here for the sides alone but I also plan to come back and try the trout and jackfruit. read more

My fiancé and I were in town actually walking to another restaurant and walked by and smelled how good the bbq smelled - SO GOOD !! Service is super fast and friendly . I had pulled chicken lettuce wraps and he had the Pile high sandwich . Just awesome we would def come back ! read more

Hubby and I stopped hear after my doctors appointment and everything was so good. We started with magnet ciders and some que-tine. And then I got the butter burger with Mac and hubby got the smoking turkey club with Mac read more

I definitely recommend this place! Amazing food, delicious drinks and great service! Prices are very reasonable as well! They also have an outdoor bar and good patio seating! read more

The relaxed setting was great on a pleasant evening. The servers were helpful and patient. The food taste clean and not heavily processed. The presentation was simple. I ordered the BBQ nachos and the pitmaster sandwich. My order took a while, my friends were dining-in ordered after me and received their food first. So I had company while I waited. Upon receiving my order I was disappointed as I requested it to be packed with ingredients separate because I was traveling, nope not done. My request for ketchup and BBQ sauce for the sandwich, nope not received. The basic soggy nachos were good. As well as my dry sandwich was quite tasty. I assume it would have been better with the condiments. Definitely will give this place another try, with healthy portions and smokey flavors without a chemical taste it is worth it. read more

OMG! My tummy aches! ranks very high on best bbq I've ever had, anywhere. Nice, inside bar/dining area but small. We had brisket, ribs, & smoked bratwurst with three sides. Large portions. Side chili and baked beans were impressively smoky without being overwhelming. Had a strawberry apple cider, again quite good. Come on empty stomach! read more

Really enjoyed this food on a Sunday for lunch. As a vegetarian I was very excited to see that they offer jackfruit bbq nachos. They were so good and my husband said he couldn't even tell it wasn't meat. Outdoor seating was great. My husband had brisket and absolutely loved it, still talks about it. We will definitely be back and bring friends. Definitely recommend. read more

This establishment has the tastiest BBQ grilled ribs in the East end. Yes, better than Alamos since the end of covid. The ribs are cook on the grill and not parboiled to get grilled meat cooked faster. The rib isn't over slathered with dry rub. It has a touch of wet sauce on it however you can ask for rib dry with all sauce on the side. It's the closest to home backyard grilled ribs you can get and enjoy. My one issue, is the coleslaw. When business first opened, you used to get 2 yeast rolls with half slab rib, now you get a side of coleslaw. I don't like the coleslaw. Next time I go there, I'll ask if I can substitute coleslaw for yeast rolls. I'll attach a picture next time. I was so hungry, I ate the model for picture. Hahaha read more

CAme here with a friend on a Sunday evening - got a seat right away at the table. WE got hte meat platter to share between us. Three meats - chose the brisket, pulled pork, chicken. The brisket was the best - so fatty, full of flavor, crisp outside. The pork honestly was a little dry - they did have multiple sauces - sweet bbq was my favorite. The chicken was a close 2nd for best meat - very smoky, skin crispy without being too heavy - half a small chicken, very tender and juicy - dark meet was great if that's your fancy. You get 3 sides and we chose the 1) cheese curds - crispy, not too heavy, great for dipping to try the sauces 2) mac and cheese - very cheesy haha, not your standard macrooni noodles 3) collared greens - just for some veggies to make us not feel terrible eating this haha - overall very good complement, a little sourness to emper the heavy meat/cheese of the rest. And of course cornbread with actual bits of corn, very moist, and your option of adding some very smooth butter to top it off. $40 for all the spread, not bad read more

Oak & Apple - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I just tried to enjoy the 'Mile High' sandwich and while it was basically good. The sandwich was just so dang greasy!

Brisket was very fatty, Mac & cheese was very dry and baked beans super sweet. Also seems they charge a bar tax rate even that you only order food. read more

My girlfriend and I went to the Poe Museum today and then found Oak & Apple afterwards for lunch. She ordered the brisket sandwich and cheese curds, and I got the BBQ banh mi with macaroni and cheese. I also tried the Grapefruit Hibiscus cider they had on tap. They seemed a little under-staffed for as busy as the place was at 1:30 on a Wednesday, but our food came out quickly and everything was delicious. I was curious about the BBQ banh mi when I saw it on the menu; I ended up jealous of my girlfriend's brisket sandwich because I prefer brisket to pork, but I am glad I tried it anyway. The cheese curds were fried to perfection; she had to cut me off after three. The Mac n' cheese was a bit unusual, though delicious -- I would describe it as a garlic cheddar Alfredo sauce with large noodles and some cheese melted on top. The cider was also tasty. Overall, if you're in the neighborhood to see the Poe Museum or work in Shockoe Bottom, Oak & Apple is definitely worth a try! read more

Oak & Apple - BBQ Bahn Mi Sandwich and Mac 'n Cheese - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Yum! Loved this for a late night dinner, and the ribs were so yummy as well as the loaded nachos. Great vibe on the patio and service was wonderful too read more

Food is fine. Server attitude is horrible, non accommodating and rude. Will not be coming back here.

Excellent all around bbq. Service was great. Had the brisket and pork spare ribs - bother tender and cooked just right. A bit fatty but that's bbq, right? Beer choices were diverse and tasted great. A good choice for sure. read more

Once again, my husband and I had an excellent experience at O&A! Dre was delightfully professional and guided us to the brisket and ribs. Awesome, tender ! With the challenges so many restaurants face since covid; staffing, supply chain and other headaches, my husband and I regard walking into a restaurant as walking into someone else's house. Therefore we treat all staff as the "managers" of our experience, not as "servers". We fully trust Oak & Apple to guide us successfully every time we visit. And they do!!! read more

75% fat. 3 bites of actual meat. Disgusting and SHAMEFUL. Now I have to order from somewhere else. read more

Oak & Apple - Va Angus Beef Brisket Plate 75% fat. Disgusting. I'm pissed this is just nasty. 25$ and now I'm ordering pizza - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Had been curious to try this spot for a while. Its within walking distance of my apartment. Went on Memorial Day Weekend. Busy with long wait times. Had ribs and sausage. Ribs were good, although I would have like tableside sauces and hot sauce. Sausage (chorizo) not so much. Great spot for people watching with outdoor seating option, and parking off street. read more

The pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and apple slaw were phenomenal. The best Mac and cheese I've ever had...was disappointed in the ribs though- wayyy too Smokey flavored ...Prefer the more classic rib taste. read more

Oak & Apple - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This has to be the fattiest ribs I have ever tried to eat. All fat and grease. Really disgusting. The beans (pretty sure they came from a can) and slaw also had no flavor at all. What a disappointment... I've eaten BBQ all over the US. This place doesn't even rank in the top 25 places I've tried. read more

My hubs and I LOVE, I mean loveeee this bbq place. During my season of vegetarian life, we'd go here for the jackfruit (me) & all the meats (hubs). The outdoor patio is really fun. Sadly they do not have heaters which stinks! Four stars bc we saw a man preparing our food without a mask. I'm assuming it was a brief moment,but still, not cool. I hope he's vaccinated. read more

Great BBQ and phenomenal service! Totally family friendly and ready to go with high chairs, booster seats, crayons and kids menu. Share the smoked platter, which was more than enough food for us three adults and toddler. Unless you're a vegetarian/vegan (I salute you), just don't bother trying the roasted jackfruit when you can have gooood meat. Heads up: The beef brisket is quite peppery. Pulled pork, solid, maybe a bit dry. SPARE RIBS: yes and yes. Sides? Apple slaw, beans, corn bread. All good. YOU MUST GET THE MAC & CHEESE. You're welcome. read more

This place treats their employees awful and won't fire the manager that 80% of bad reviews r about. They cut wages in half for bartenders and added server work. Fucked up. One of the owners just bought a house and I don't think that's a coincidence that the wages got cut in half at the same time. Dirty owners. Dirty establishment. read more

While the food was good... probably 4 star worthy... the dickhead bartender / mask Nazi brings this place down. I had a face covering on upon entry, but he insisted it be a mask... and was was a total dick about it. With my family no less.... our server was excellent and very attentive. I'll pass on this place in the future just because of dickead. read more

The server (Marcus) was excellent. I really loved my sandwich (smoked Turkey with bacon on brioche). My husband got the brisket sandwich. He thought it was tasty but felt like they could cut the brisket much thinner so that it would be more tender. We also ordered the wings and they were rather dry (sauces good though). I would go again but not in a rush to go back. read more

The Mac Daddy Nachos and Jalapeño Mac did not disappoint. The Que-tine and Pulled Pork sandwich were extremely tasty too. Larissa was an attentive server and made some great recommendations. Check this place out! read more

Pork ribs extremely salty. Not that much sauce on the pork ribs that I paid extra for. Not impressed at all. The worst BBQ ever read more

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I saw this place when I went to church around the corner, decided to try it with a couple friends. Definitely a winning review from all of us!! Awesome selection of (good) drinks, the food was BOMB, and our server was funny and sarcastic which was great! They also have cornhole which makes it even better. Need more places like this around. We walked the streets a little afterwards and there's a lot of art and pretty building nearby. read more

Oak & Apple - Pulled pork with jalapeño coleslaw (BOMB) - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Nice place. They really fixed up the place. They have an outdoor area and it is very clean. Restrooms were clean. Service was good. We did receive a cold sausage, it was quickly brought a new one. We had the 1/2 chicken, red hot sausage and nachos. The food is great. Nice Smokey taste. read more

Oak & Apple - Peanut butter pie. Amazing! Smoked chicken and red hot sausage are delicious! They also have great ciders. Will be back soon! - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We have ordered a few meals from Oak & Apple. The quality is consistently high. I just ordered some smoked wings and they are about the best wings I've had. The pulled pork sandwich is tops, as are the sides. Delivery has always been spot on. read more

Wow! This place is a gem. My road dog (aka my hubby) and I are creatures of habit and we normally stick to what we know. We were on our way to Q BBQ, but we were on this side of town so, we decided to take the 'plunge' and try this place. We really enjoyed it, y'all!! It was great! They had plenty of outside seating, which helped to calm my Covid19 fears. The staff was friendly and responsive. The menu was online... so no germs there. And, most importantly the food was 'thebomb.com'! Let me explain further...my hubby ordered the 3 meat Smoked Platter, which we shared. The platter came with brisket, pulled pork (both were fall off the bone, superbly cooked) and dry rub wings(super hot, but a bit overcooked). The meats were accompanied by a number of different sauces (we liked them all, but our favorites were the apple and super hot). We also had cornbread, steak fries, grilled corn and greens. The steak fries were amazing - nice and hot! But, to be fair, we are sweet cornbread eaters, so the cornbread was perfectly fine.... just not for us. The grilled corn and greens were also fine... just a little bland. (It would be great if they would change the menu to add street corn, hint hint). The 2 drinks we had were also strong! The bartender was great. We topped the meal off with the apple Dutch pie with ice cream. I wasnt super impressed with the dessert, but my road dog liked it. All in all, and $75 later, it was a good experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Oak & Apple - Cideries Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Everything was great. Had a craving for catfish and they nailed it. Mac and cheese is great too. In my top 2 soul food places in Richmond for sure. read more

Welp, I'm sad now. Up until recently the nachos were drop dead amazing. Now...they're meh. Not sure why they downgraded their quality. Weird. The service was stellar today (11/9) Amy was perfect and attentive as always. I'm not sure how to feel honestly. read more