Tucked away in the heart of Pembroke, Virginia, Bluegrass BBQ delivers everything you'd hope for…read morefrom a true small-town gem. From the perfectly seasoned fried fish to the smoky, flavorful jerk pulled chicken, every bite tasted like it was made with pride. And then came the surprise star of the meal--the hush puppies. Crispy and golden on the outside, warm, soft, and pure comfort on the inside. What truly made this experience unforgettable was Albert, better known as "Vinny de Vincent." His passion for cooking is contagious. As he shared the story behind his recipes, his cooking process, and his vision of serving both his community and the world, it became clear that this is more than a restaurant--it's a story of second chances, reinvention, and purpose served on a plate. His hospitality made us feel like family the moment we walked through the door. If you're looking for authentic Southern flavor, genuine hometown hospitality, and a meal prepared with heart, Bluegrass BBQ earns a well-deserved 5 out of 5 from me. This is the kind of place that reminds you why small-town America still has some of the best food--and the biggest hearts. #BluegrassBBQ #PembrokeVirginia #SouthernCooking #SmallTownHospitality #CulinaryGoodness

Bluegrass in Pembroke is by far the best bbq in over a 100 mile radius. I consider myself a Smoked…read moremeats & BBQ snob. Pretty much everywhere we have tried in the SWV area is mediocre at best. Finding good properly slow smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork is getting harder and harder to find, or at a decent price. Well, you can stop looking if you're near the area and stop into Bluegrass! First, the brisket is fantastic. Not overly fatty, well smoked, grainy and very tasty. I had it with a dollop of the Bourbon Sauce and Traditional BBQ sauce. Absolutely near perfect. Next up are the Ribs. These dry rubbed smoked baby back cut style are meat falling off the bone delicious. Again, I drizzled just a small bit of Bourbon & Traditional Sauce on them which enhanced a nice sweetness. Next up we tried the Pulled Pork with a bit of vinegar and molasses which was succulent with a great taste through and through. For sides we had the beans, Mac n cheese, sweet potato casserole & hush puppies with butter. As I said, by far the best we have had in over a 100 mile radius. This is authentic slow smoked meats, dry rubbed, not drenched in sugary sauce. You control any flavor of sauce you want at the table with several great selections. The Bourbon and Traditional were my favorites. Because of the rarity finding honest and authentic smoked bbq like this, I wish I could give more than 5 stars, as it's the closest to Texas Slow Cooked you will find in the Southern Virginia / West Virginia area. Lucky for us it's not far, as we will be coming back to enjoy this wonderful family geared place, with amazing service tucked away in sleepy ol' Pembroke VA. And if you doubt any of what I've said, my tray picture below says it all, from a 3 meat combo w/sides, clean as a whistle. It was that good!

I ordered a pulled pork bbq from this place and wasn't expecting it to be anything special but I…read morehave to say that was some of the best Bbq in the area a great smoke taste and fresh bun I was told that he makes his sauces homemade which was delicious. I will go back for sure.

We were in town for the soccer state championship when we decided to go out and eat after. We…read morepicked this place because me and my brother are big fans of BBQ. When we arrived there was a woman outside absolutely in love with all the different stuff they had and helped point us in the right direction on what to get. A man named Marshall was behind the counter and gave us a sample of his DELIGHTFUL pulled pork. When I say good, that's an understatement. The pork was expertly cooked and smoked. The sauce was perfect, and they had everything a BBQ place should. We all polished off our meals and even went back for the homemade banana pudding. Can't recommend this place enough. Thank you Marshall for a awesome meal and your wood smoked pulled pork. Will always come back when I'm in town

Best BBQ that I have had. Difference is in the smoking process. I recommend the chicken (if you…read moreare not in the mood for Pork). Jim, the owner (who is also a local Pastor) tours the tables regularly making sure that his food is received well. I am sorry that Ellen M. had such a bad experience however, I would recommend that she either check her bag for plasticware before she leaves the resteraunt or go down to the hotel front desk and get plasticware from the clerk. Only two complaints that I have are 1. That they are only open on Thur, Fri and Sat nights and 2. That their large ribeye steaks are only served on Saturday evening.

Bbq ribs were awesome! Wish you guys are open more than a couple of days. We will definitely…read morecome back.

Stopped at Southern Craft Barbecue while passing through VA and it's a hidden wonder not too far…read moreoff the interstate. Wasn't expecting much, but the food was fantastic. BBQ tends to blend together after a while, but theirs stood out, good flavor without being overpowering, something for everybody. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and the turkey was so tender and juicy I almost ordered a second one, even though the first was plenty filling. I'd be back here in a heartbeat if I'm ever down this direction again.

We went there a year ago and had a wonderful experience. The other day we went again and it was…read moredrastically different. We ordered burnt ends and brisket in the meat combo. The burnt ends were basically hard chunks of very dry pork bbq with some blackened spots but not crispy burnt ends in bite size chunks of good meat like last year. Also the brisket was very dry as well and the Cole slaw is quite bland. The grits were the bright spot as they were delicious. The server was super nice and attentive. For the price, it was not worth it. The meat should be much more tender and moist for $26. We will try other places before returning here again.

After a long hot day of riding trails (where you've certainly seen signs for Rebel Smokehouse),…read morethis is a great place to stop for dinner. My top craving of the day was a nice cold draft beer, which is harder to find than you'd expect in a tourist heavy town. This place was a great choice, with several draft options to choose from, and served in large, frosty mugs. Craving satisfied. Now, most people are coming for the food, and we had a great experience with that. We started with the Smokehouse Nachos as an appetizer, but honestly they were so massive that it was a meal of its own for 2-3 people. With a large helping of meats and other toppings, it was very good and filling. We also had the Philly cheese steak pizza (not on the menu, but we were told it was an option.) This thing was huge and EXCELLENT! I would certainly come back for this, even if it's not a regular menu item. We also had the big brisket sandwich and "loaded baby bakers" (potatoes with cheese and bacon). The potatoes were a bit greasy but otherwise it was equally good and filling. We had a great server who was patient, made good suggestions, and was attentive. All around a great food, beverage, and service experience.

We followed the trail signs to Rebel Smokehouse for some barbecue and we're not disappointed!…read more Large menu with lots more than barbecue. You could eat for a long time without eating the same thing twice. I ordered the BBQ Nachos (half order) for my meal with pulled pork and it was a huge serving, more than I could eat. They've got 3 types of barbecue sauce on the table. I loved the mustardy one and the smoky one the best. The other tasted good, too. Service was great. Our waiter, Brandon, was so friendly and prompt. He offered suggestions when I asked him. It seemed everyone knew him and liked him, I could tell. The loaded fries were delicious and so were the beans, slightly sweetened with barbecue sauce. The Mac and cheese was wonderful. There wasn't anything that wasn't delicious. If you're on Trail 11 off the Pinnacle Creek be sure to stop in Mullens West Virginia. So delicious. I forgot to get a picture but here's my leftovers for tomorrow!

Open the Barn Doors and nothing is ordinary...the Scenery...Eye Candy! The Menu...Exotic…read moreselections.The Food.... Everything,ToDieFor! The Waitresses & Servers...The Best Ever! Don't Miss This Experience!

Don't go. The food was like slop my wife and I did not eat our food. The pizza was nasty as well…read more The beer bread wasn't that great but was the best part. The wait staff wasn't very attentive or seen all that much. It took us around 15 minutes just to pay to leave. The place itself was really cool to go look at and see everything. So maybe a good museum?

Interesting place off Exit 80 on I-81 south. Not an easy find (thanks Waze!) but well worth it!…read more You order outside at the smaller building then can eat at picnic tables or inside a larger bldg. Enough of the buildings! We shared a half-pound of brisket and half pound of pulled pork. The brisket may be the best we have had anywhere. Tender, moist, flavorful - Highly Recommended! And the pulled pork was exceptional too. Vinegar based slaw and the three-bean salad were perfect complements to the wonderful meats. Close by? Hungry for bbq? Stop here for sure!!

Headed from Raleigh back to Tennessee and decided to take the scenic route. We're so glad we did…read more We always keep an eye out for roadside BBQ when we're traveling through the South, and this place did not disappoint. Forget fast food--if you want barbecue that's tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth, make the stop. The owners came out and chatted with us, and you can tell it's a family-run place that takes pride in what they do. Very clean. Beautiful views. The food was amazing, the prices were reasonable, and the hospitality was just as good as the barbecue. We'll definitely be making this a regular stop whenever we're headed through the area. Highly recommend!

I have used this business twice to order cupcakes for special occasions when I visit family in the…read morearea. They do an excellent job on cupcakes and cakes. They are very customer service oriented and filled an order for cupcakes on short notice. The venue is very quaint and I look forward to dining the next time I visit the area.

Great place !! I've heard about this place for a while but…read moresince it's open only FRI SAT SUN I seem to miss out but not today. The bbq pork is wonderful as is the Mac and cheese. We had a homemade cinnamon roll for desert that was amazing. The place needs more local support and it will come as the good food will become better known.

Great local spot for BBQ just off the interstate! Pulled off…read moreI-81 at the Wythville exit in a trip to northern Virginia and decided to try this local bbq restaurant. The brisket had a good mixture of lean and fatty meat, and a perfect smoke that really didn't need any sauce, but the bourbon sauce added a savory heat that was excellent. The real surprise was the bourbon beans! This blend of black and pinto beans with peppers, onions and bacon is sitting in a brilliant sauce with an amazing sweet heat and is thin enough to imbue the flavor without being a thick brown-sugar soup... a definite must have! The staff were very friendly as well. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was price and setting. Based on the interior which appears to still be under some construction, I'm assuming they have only recently moved into the space... which is fine, however, for table service I would expect something more that styrofoam to-go containers and plastic utensils. And, although the quality of the food is quite good and portions are nice, $21 for one bbq meat and two sides is a bit on the high side. So, if you are moving through the area and are looking for good bbq, (and don't mind paying a bit more and being served in styrofoam) it's definitely worth stopping by.

Blackwood is the bomb. What was his name? Sebastian?…read more He's out front with the offset. Respectable pulled pork. Great Mac. Great potato salad. I was full but still wanted more.

For bar food it's really good. The place has a lot of room with couple pool tables. I had a chili…read moreburger and fries.

My favorite bar. Sometimes the drinks are good. Haven't gotten food here though but next time I go…read moreout with my girls I'll have to!