This is more of a takeout restaurant as opposed to a dine in restaurant. It was clean and the service was fast and friendly. The food was very good. I especially liked the coleslaw. We had the burnt ends. They were good but not as I expected. I have had burnt ends where the brisket ends were carmelized in the sauce not cooked and sauce poured on top. I love the smoked meat but I do not like barbecue sauce. Wish they had an option to get the meat without sauce. The meal was a good value. read more

Staff is super friendly.. RIBS AMAZING.. we also got sides of the baked beans (they have cut up hot dogs in them) green beans (super flavorful) the mac & cheese was ok (wasn't my favorite, but still). Not what I expecteded coming in here. We expected a sit down restaurant, yes you can sit, but it's more a cafeteria style sit down. That didn't deter us. We ordered and again FOOD IS AMAZING!!! Don't forget to get the banana pudding.. it's damn good. read more

My wife and I decided to go to Pierce's BBQ during supper because we were in Williamsburg most of the day. The 5:30pm crowd was pretty busy on a Sunday evening. We were able to order immediately as we entered but, had to wait about 10 minutes to get our pulled port BBQ sandwich's. There were no tables available so we had dinner in our vehicle. The sandwiches were pilled high with pork and very tasty. The smaller sandwich was enough to fill us up. There were plenty of tables but, on a Sunday night not enough to accommodate everyone. Good tasting sandwiches. We will be back. read more

I had heard about the famous Pierces BBQ for years from my husband who grew up in the tidewater area. How disappointing. I don't understand all the great reviews, maybe these people are northerners who don't know great BBQ...cause this ain't it. This is all Sysco stuff that is just heated and served. My ribs tasted old and were super fatty. My husband had pulled pork and chicken both soaked in ultra sweet sauce. The bbq sauce they serve is candy sweet, just too much. Who knows, maybe my expectations were just to high. read more

Always a fun place to go. Family has been going there for years. My uncle comes down from Maine to visit and has to make a stop there. Whenever we are in town we try to make an effort to go. It's pricey, but it's good. read more

An incredible popular local spot, picked for its close proximity to the premium outlets (and great wolf lodge). Williamsburg seems to have an abundance of BBQ spots, so we picked Pierce's Putt Bar-B-Que for its popularity and location. This of course meant we could not be surprised to arrive to a restaurant packed to the brim, with every table occupied, to the point where people were standing and waiting to sit, eating in their cars, or even taking the food to the picnic tables outside (in this heat??) The line to order was also exceptionally long for this area, but we got our brisket and onion rings ordered and waited until one of these small booth tables opened up. The place has a 70s fast food vibe (maybe diner-ish), which is because it's been around for a while. The brisket is fattier than what I'm used to (I think I tend to prefer dryer meat). The BBQ sauce it came with was very sweet, tastes like apple. They also have their own hot sauce that's a little more standard, so I added that into the BBQ sauce to make it more palatable. The onion rings were bomb. Would come back just for these onion rings. The Mac and cheese was good too. Very standard. Overall, would come back. Especially to try their desserts! read more

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After hearing that Pierce's was a Williamsburg steeple restaurant we were eager to give it a try. Upon arriving we noticed a very spacious parking lot with outdoor seating in a nice grassy area. The restaurant has a "timey" feeling to it, sort of a darker ambiance. It was clean and well taken care of. You order at the counter and find seating, they will call your order number and you will come up and get your items. We got pulled BBQ sandwiches, with fries, baked beans, cornbread, banana pudding & 22oz drinks. I will preface this with saying... we lived in Kansas City for 4 years and from North Carolina so our taste for BBQ is very broad & we have never really taste BBQ like what we got on our sandwiches... almost like it had a ketchup undertone- so it was not for us. The baked beans were pretty good, cornbread had a solid taste with dense bread but seemed a little on the dry side. The banana pudding was more of an artificial pudding, traditional BP is made with homemade vanilla pudding but you can tell box banana was used with frozen bananas added at the bottom layer. Again just not our style. The employees were all very friendly & all seemed to be working very hard- not just standing around. All were actively assisting customers or cleaning and restocking. I think the food flavors just need to be elevated or add more variety (pork with different options of sauce or no sauce). It wasn't a terrible experience but definitely wasn't the most satisfying when it came to the food. Everything else was golden. read more

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Very disappointed. My wife and I had their pulled pork dinner. For dinner for the two of us it was over 50. The pulled pork had no discernible smoke flavor or smell and was already covered in a sugary dip before I even had an opportunity to taste it. Good bbq doesn't need sugary sauce to make it taste good. The smoke and the rub should do that and then you add dip at the table to taste. Everything was served in plastic containers in a bag. This was C bbq at best at an A+ price. Can't speak to the other items on the menu but the pulled pork was nothing special. read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

While we were headed to Williamsburg on a short vacation friends of ours told us to stop and try Pierces. It's situated in a nice spot, it's an order at the counter type of place. The BBQ is vinegar based which isn't my favorite but I did appreciate it for what it was. Over all I think it's BBQ was okay. read more

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Don't bother placing an online order here. Order was supposed to be ready at 4:55. Arrived at 4:50 and gave them my name. Stood around for 20 mins as they called all of the in person orders. Line now completely empty, I asked if they could check on my order. Seems they haven't even started it. Now another 10 minute wait. Brough the food back, and it was all cold. We are staying only 5 mins down the road, so the bag must have been sitting and just not brought out. Burger bun was wet and ribs were rubbery. I asked for ranch and they were out, out of spoons for soup too, and didn't provide plates for a to go order. The place is a cafeteria at best, needs to be updated and a better system worked out. Why even take orders online if you're not going to do anything about them? read more

Every time we go to or pass through Williamsburg, we have to stop at Pierces! We love their BBQ sandwiches, both chicken and pork, and their crinkle cut fries are so good! If you aren't a bbq lover, they also make delicious burgers, as well as chicken tenders and hot dogs. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Even when the place is packed, your order is ready quickly! There is a good amount of booths and tables inside, but also a very nice, large outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal at one of the many picnic tables. Great place! read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - Jumbo BBQ Chicken Sandwich, French Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

A GREAT place for Barbeque in Williamsburg! I told a person that I was going to visit WIlliamsburg and this was the place that they recommended to stop for a good meal. They were absolutely correct and I appreciate the suggestion. It is located along East Rochambeau in a stand-alone building. There seems to be a lot of parking around 3 sides of the building. Be aware that this is a really popular place with seating inside and outside. You order at the counter and are given a number that they will call when it is ready for you to pick up at the counter. Drinks are obtained from a drink station and include soft drinks and good tea. I got the J.C. Special which is a bbq sandwich with coleslaw, fries and a drink for about $14. It came out within a few minutes and was absolutely delicious. The taste was excellent on both the sandwich and the fries. This has a lot of business and so seating can be challenging to find like it was on the day I visited. The staff tried to keep the tables bussed and the floors clean but with the number of people moving in and out it was challenging. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone wanting great bbq that is visiting this area. read more

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This old sailor's hat's off to Pierce's for outstanding customer service! The manager, without questioning, promptly got me the chicken BBQ sandwich that I ordered to replace the pork BBQ sandwich that I had mistakenly received. Why is this a big deal? I have a tick bite-related red meat allergy and now cannot eat red meat unless I'd like to risk a severe allergic reaction. My sense of taste isn't quite back to normal yet, and I just thought after one bite into my sandwich, hmm, that didn't taste quite like chicken BBQ, but maybe it's just me. My wife tasted it twice and said, yup, it's chicken, so I proceeded to chow down. A minute later I thought, well, better safe than sorry (if you've ever had a severe allergic reaction, you'd understand), so I asked the manager to please check my order -- it turned out that I had received pork instead of chicken BBQ. She fixed it ASAP. You might wonder so what was I doing in Pierce's with a red meat allergy. After moving to Virginia 30 years ago, it didn't take me long to find and love Pierce's. My family has grown up appreciating Pierce's barbeque, staff and charm. Every time I stop at Pierce's I send a 'BBQ Y'all' selfie to my kids to remind them of one more reason they should've stayed on the Peninsula! read more

Stopped in twice on a recent visit to Williamsburg and had another great experience. I realized that while I used to order the JC's Special, the sandwich is smaller than the Super Doc, which is my preferred one since it is bigger and has onions & cheese in addition to cole slaw. The fries are great, and the chocolate chip cookie is delicious. Staff were super friendly and the inside was clean. One of the days had particularly nice weather so I sat at a picnic table outside. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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I am by no means a BBQ aficionado. Nothing wrong with it, I just don't think about it and up here in Yankee land from what I hear, most BBQ isn't worth the time or money anyway. But, for a very long time when in the Williamsburg area, we've seen the signs for Pierce's and at night through the foliage you can sort of see the building right off of 64. Either way, it was time. November weekday early dinner time. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside although by the time we left (5:30), it was starting to get crowded. J.C. Special - Smokehouse Special - Hushpuppies - Brunswick Stew Good: The Brunswick Stew, crispiness of the fries and the flavor of the meat. Not so good: Too many hard, burnt black bits on the chicken that were inedible, the BBQ sauce and the hushpuppies. To briefly expound - The natural smoke flavor of the meat is fantastic and the Brunswick Stew is the best version I've had (admittedly, I've only had three versions though). The hushpuppies were a bit doughy; the BBQ sauce had a very heavy apple flavor (not vinegary - just apple) and the hushpuppies needed a little more time in the fryer. Overall, this is a good quality local place. Maybe as others have suggested it's a bit of a tourist trap and by no means was everything flawless, but to me it was a few technical errors and nothing that would indicate a no-go on a future trip. read more

Best family owned bbq restaurant In Virginia. It has been a must anytime we are near there! And love the outdoor picnic area so you feel comfortable with kids and pets! Thank you Pierces for years of great food and service. read more

Good food and service, the restaurant always is clean and looking fresh. Thougha little pricey, it's well worth visiting.

The roadtrip continues....This place is built to move a lot of BBQ, but having spent time in south west of the USA/ BBQ country, it ain't like mama fixed it. The pulled pork and chicken was watery, you needed a spoon at times instead of a fork. The service was robotic cafeteria service order and move down the line, so can't say anything other than the large order came up quick and hot. The hush puppies were good, the fries so so and the slaw was served warm. Indoor dining area felt small and crowded at times, but plenty of outdoor picnic tables to choose from. All in all an ok place to eat, but nothing that makes you go out of your way. Happy travels!! read more

Always a great spot to stop when traveling the 64 corridor. Service is always friendly and fast. On busy days, you may have issues getting a seat. It's typical diner looking decor. The bbq is the best. Always fresh and tasty. read more

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Their food is excellent and half the price for BBQ sandwiches of any other restaurants in Williamsburg, Va. It has been our go to for BBQ for years! All side dishes were very tasty and proportioned well. They are always busy. Its a great place to eat in or take out! read more

Love this place. Small place a little bit out of the way. Very yellow inside, and the story of the name is cool. Like many good barbecue places, you go up, order, and then you wait for them to call your number. Hits: Pulled Pork, Chicken (one of the few places able to get this right), and collards. Miss: Ribs Love the food, just avoid the ribs. read more

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The JC special was outstanding The pulled pork was very tasty with coleslaw even better. The fries were hot and just needed a little salt. It's like a fast food joint where you go up to the counter to order and they call your number when it's ready. With the place being packed and no tables open, my food ready in under five minutes. Outside the restaurant they have setup a lot of picnic tables so there are plenty of place to eat. read more

What happened! What happened to my favorite bbq restaurant! The restaurant I've been going to on the side of the road every time I get the chance to pass it! Went a few days ago. Got a bbq sandwich, ribs, greens, green beans. It was terrible. The bbq sauce has changed. It's not the same. The sandwich wasn't edible. I threw it away. Went in for the greens. They had hard stalks, tasked awful. Even the green beans were terrible. I threw the entire dinner in the trash. I spent over $70. Something has changed there. read more

Stopped in for Pierce's while driving in from Roanoke and needed a lite lunch. As always, they were pretty busy, but the line moved along very quickly so if you get in line you better be ready to place your order. We went with the basics - pulled pork sandwiches with slaw and a side of their delicious baked beans. Our food was out in a couple minutes and we loaded up on BBQ sauce (they only have the one kind) and napkins at our table. I wasn't as impressed this time - the pork was loaded in BBQ sauce or some marinade and lately I like less sauce on my food and like to add it to taste - less sugar and salt that way. The bun was OK but nothing special... I didn't eat most of it and took the top off. Super small portion of slaw with the large amount of meat for the jumbo sandwich - should probably add more slaw to the larger sandwich with more meat on it.... The beans were delicious and sweet as I remembered - but this time I could've sworn they just tasted like Busch's baked beans... Bathrooms were very clean and well-stocked and we easily found parking in their large attached lot. While it was good - I wasn't as impressed as I remembered with the pulled pork or the beans this time around.... read more

This place is always a great place to come specially after being a Busch Gardens used to be our favorite spot stopping spot. Places, usually casual, average noise atmosphere is always nice, the employees are really, really friendly and knowledgeable. I would say that the ambience has a really good feeling to it. read more

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So, Let me preface this by saying I'm not super picky. Now everyone knows about the age old debate about barbecue.... Sauce or vinegar? I was raised on vinegar barbecue, and I can't stand bbq sauce. However, pierce's was alright, I finished my portion and enjoyed it more than other sauced bbq I've had in the past. The ambience wasn't for me, nothing against the restaurant. I just don't enjoy super loud environments. The service was alright, had to wait 15 minutes for a burger, but we received service with a smile so that can be forgotten. read more

Wow! I love pierces bbq! If you are looking for good bbq on the eastern side of the state look no further! The food is so good! They have an amazing pulled pork sandwich that is nice and juicy! My favorite side on the menu is their Mac and cheese and don't even get me started on their sauce! It's the perfect sauce if you love a sweet tomatoy bbq sauce! The outdoor area and indoor seating is plentiful and the staff is lovely! read more

A solid BBQ joint that has been around for 51 years. So if they have lasted this long, you know they must be doing something right! And for me it's their pulled pork! First off I believe they are known for their pulled (I guess it is more chopped pork) and it is delicious! Another member of our party tried a 1/2 rack of ribs and said they were good, but not the best or worst ribs he has had. We would stick to the pork! Also got the fries, coleslaw and hush puppies with the platter. The fries and hush puppies are good and the coleslaw is fine just I prefer mine to be a little sweeter. We also tried out the potato salad and it was just fine. Also nothing to write home about! Plenty of drink choices and fun cups celebrating their 50th anniversary. We had quick service and only had to wait maybe 5 minutes tops for our food. Only thing they would be better would be if they told you when you finished ordering that you need your receipt to pick up your food. First time there, so didn't know I needed it when I went up to grab the food for the table. read more

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Walking into Pierce's feels a little bit like walking into Pleasantville, but in a god way. A coach was taking two of his little leaguers out to lunch, several folks looked like they'd just come from church, etc. it just felt like an idealized vision of a small town, but real. You order at the counter and they call your number. There's ample seating inside but patio tables just past the parking lot outside if you prefer. The ribs were smoky and had a really good flavor. They didn't fall off the bone but weren't tough, either. The hush puppies perfectly sweet, and the mac and cheese was appropriately cheesy. Truly a delight! read more

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So good ! So super busy. We got there at opening and by that time we left they 37 minutes later they had served 100 people !!!! Brisket top notch. Collards omg !!!! I ate the food so fat no time for pictures . Banana pudding with real bananas read more

Went with a large group on a weekday for lunch. Best decision I have made in a long time. I ordered the pulled pork plate. It was really good. Comes with coleslaw, fries, and hushpuppies. Wonderful! Bonus - the ice is the 'good ice.' The tea - u sweet and sweet is also great. Recommend for any large group, quick service and friendly folks. Only gripe - pulled pork comes sauced, no ability to control level of BBQ sauce. read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - Pork Bbq Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que is a great restaurant to head towards if you are in Williamsburg, Virginia and are craving barbecue. Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que has been serving this community since 1971. Julius C. Pierce (known to Doc to his friends) moved from Flat Creek, Tennessee and settled in Williamsburg, Virginia. This restaurant was embraced by the community and fifty-two years later, that community (snd visitors like myself) are still embracing and supporting this business. The building, both inside and outside, has that barbecue joint vibe that we have come to embrace as part of the whole barbecue restaurant experience. Nothing fancy, but let's be honest, there's nothing fancy about barbecue (with the exception of its taste). That food though, is pretty stellar. I went with a pulled pork sandwich and I have to say that it was definitely a great meal and culinary experience. After eating this meal, it is easy to see why Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que has been around for over half of a century. All in all, I woukd definitely recommend this landmark restaurant if you are in Williamsburg, Virginia and craving great barbecue. read more

Service was quick! Food was great! Was able to find seating inside and outside! Tables were clean.

Wouldn't miss a chance to eat at Pierces ! Place runs like a well greased machine. Never a bad meal served here. Consistency like a Micky D's but far better product ! Love to eat here, Williamsburg should be called PIERCES for short read more

Getting mighty expensive and now you can't substitute onion rings for fries even with paying a little more? Gimme a break. The kid staring at me cluelessly as I asked simple questions about the menu was not good either. read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - JC Special with slaw and onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This restaurant is always packed. Gee, I wonder why. It's isolated but close enough to get a quick bite. Every time I come here, it's usually after I've been to the outlets or Busch Gardens. The portions are large and you get what you pay for. Most meals usually run about $10-15 a plate, which isn't bad because you get such a huge portion you're literally full for days. So all that walking at the outlets or Busch Gardens was almost a waste because you just ate all your calories back and then some. Oh, well...now onto dessert... they also offer cakes and pies for purchase. Now that's pleasant! I'm not sure how their pricing is for whole cakes or pies, but by the slice, they are $3- not bad! I like how they offer first responders and military discount. read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - For five people with discount - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I was on the receiving end of takeout from Pierce's Pitt BBQ, in Williamsburg, VA. My sister and bro-lo stopped in on their way back from Richmond to carry the excellent St. Louis Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork and Brunswick Stew back to their home, where son o' mine and yours truly awaited their return with hunger pangs. Thus, I didn't get to see the actual restaurant, nor experience the aromatics flowing from the kitchen and smoker. Nonetheless, the victuals were mouthwatering, with their magic sauces announcing themselves long before we opened the containers to actually see what they held. The ribs were succulent and pull off the bone tender. The pulled pork plentiful and a lovely chew, and the chicken still moist and full of smokey flavor. Didn't get a sample of the stew, because bro-lo threatened to shoot anyone who interfered with his ravenous consumption. Point taken, Bro! Hands off! The sides were also very good, with special commendation for the baked beans, which were smooth, tart and mixed with cut up hotdogs. Cole slaw was industrial, but a nice chill to offset all the savory action of the rest. Next visit, I want to see this operation for myself so I can experience the whole gestalt that is Pierce's, and appreciate the grub right from the kitchen when it is at its best. Thanks for this recommendation, Natalie D! read more

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When in Williamsburg Pierce's is a must! We've been coming here since the 1980s and have yet to be disappointed. We also stop when passing through on I-64. Pierce's way with pulled pork barbecue is their own and served with thrown sauce. I order a Jumbo with Slaw. The coleslaw comes on the barbecue. You can add additional sauce to taste. I also order a regular French fry. Pierce's crinkle cut fries are also delicious. They would be a contender in the French fry competition anywhere. The serving size is generous. A Jumbo and Fries will not leave you hungry. Pierce's barbecue sauce and hot sauce are available for purchase. You can also order frozen barbecue to take home. The route here from I-64 or Richmond Road is a bit circuitous but worth it. read more

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We enjoyed our late lunch at Pierce's. We ordered a combo with pulled chicken, ribs, fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. We also ordered a Kids Chicken Tender meal. Our meal was good and so was the kids' meal. We also ordered a slice of chocolate cake for dessert. Sorry I only have a picture of the cake. This spot is right down the street from Great Wolf Lodge. The restaurant was also clean, which is a plus. The service was good. read more

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - Chocolate Cake - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I came in with my family of 7 on a week night. It was not extremely busy. The food was delicious. The baked beans were our favorite. It was a bit expensive but the experience was overall good. I would recommend and will return in the future. read more