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    Redemption BBQ and Market

    4.5 (75 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern, Pizza

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    Pork belly
    Kristina J.

    I will preface this review by stating that I am a complete novice when it comes to different styles of barbecue. But what I do know is good food and Redemption BBQ has some GOOD food. When you walk into this restaurant it feels very quaint. They have 3 tables inside and a few outdoor seating options overlooking the parking lot. Do not let this discourage you, the menu has all of the solid options and amazing sides. I have been twice now and have been able to try their collard greens, mac and cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, corn muffins and fries. My favorites have been the collard greens, corn muffins and their praise the lard fries. Oh my goodness are the fries delicious. They put other fries to shame. Their meats are perfection, I have gotten to enjoy their pork belly and burnt ends both absolutely delicious in their own right. The prices also felt extremely fair for the quality. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the service. Amber, who was working the front of house, was an absolute delight. Not only did she offer us complimentary iced tea, but she was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I was genuinely impressed when she remembered me from my first trip, it's clear that they make a real effort to create a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. I also love that Redemption BBQ is committed to sustainability. Everything from the containers to the cups is compostable, so you can enjoy your meal knowing that the restaurant is doing its part to be environmentally conscious. Just wow! I can't recommend this place enough, the food is outstanding, the service is top-notch, and the values are equally amazing. It is so hard to find places that have such amazing qualities but the Redemption BBQ fits the bill. I can't wait to frequent this spot for my BBQ fix.

    Brass Pineapple
    Willie K.

    Small, tasty lil bbq spot conveniently located off of Lauderdale next to Brunches. I was pleasantly pleased to find out they have Chicago deep dish pizza here, frozen to take home or preordered for warmth. The bbq is very flavorful as well as their sauce selection. The sizes of the portions looked smaller than they actually were, definitely was enough by the end of the meal, we left there fat and happy! Service was great and pleasant. Definitely will keep this spot in my rotation for bbq!

    Pork Belly sandwich with slaw and Mac & cheese
    Daniel D.

    If you're in the Richmond area or visiting the area this is a must try. I paid a visit to this restaurant while visiting Richmond on business. I was immediately blown away by the amazing BBQ aroma of the restaurant when you first walk in. I was promptly greeted and offered a complimentary sweet tea with my meal. I decided to try the pork belly sandwich that was served with slaw and I opted to get a side of their macaroni & cheese. Everything was superb and truly delicious.

    Brisket sandwich
    Lisa G.

    I've been meaning to try this based on the amazing reviews. My experience was a little mixed. I didn't realize that it is primarily a to-go market style place. There are 2 small 2-top tables inside and a couple outside. We pushed the inside ones together and ate there (3 of us). We ordered a brisket sandwich with fries, small ribs with fries and a pastrami sandwich. The food took a little longer to come out than I expected, maybe it's the fries. I enjoyed the flavor and texture of the brisket sandwich and my husband really liked the pastrami. He thought it was some of the best pastrami he's tried. My daughter didn't enjoy the ribs at all; they were tough and dry. I think they may have been overcooked. They asked her how she likes the ribs and she just said fine; she would have killed me if I said anything. I'm sure they would have tried to make it right. We tried all 6 sauces and I liked 2, but none quite as much as a couple local bbq places. I thought the fries had a good flavor. They were a little over cooked for my liking. They offer free iced tea while you wait, which is a nice touch. Staff was friendly.

    Redemption Burger, collared greens
    Richard S.

    Ordered online where it indicated a 20 minute wait - just a redemption burger and collared greens. Immediately after ordering it gave me a pick up time 45 minutes later. Arrived 15 minutes early hoping it was a small order and it would be ready as is often the case. Was told it would be another 20 minutes. Over 30 minutes later got my food. Definitely call if ordering don't use the website. As for the burger/cost? Totally underwhelmed.

    Chicago style cheese steak.
    Laura B.

    Review caveat: I am completely biased towards eastern North Carolina barbecue. Chopped, flecked with red pepper, sharp vinegar flavor. Is Redemption's pulled pork delicious? Yes. Is it worthy of a feature in Southern Living? Er, maybe. The restaurant only makes a claim of award winning Virginia style barbecue. And that's a style wide enough to drive a truck hauling a smoker through. Last Saturday I was going to make tacos. But my 83 year old mom saw Redemption's Facebook post about their cheese steak special. So I placed an online order and went to pick it up. (Points for ease of ordering.) Redemption is in a strip mall not far from where I went to elementary school, down a few doors from Vinny's, which is a whole nother review. Pick up was easy. It's a cute little place with not many tables, but apparently the iced tea is free. Tables were occupied by people who appeared to be waiting for pick up orders. Driving home, it occurred to me that I couldn't really smell the food. I had ordered fries, which are prepared using tallow. They were ok but left a slightly unsettling aftertaste. This is significant because in all of my years driving with fries, it was the first time all but one of the fries made it home. I'm not sure what mom expected from the sandwich. I've never been to Chicago, so my familiarity with a cheese steak with giardina (requested mild) and provolone was limited. It was too spicy for her, and the sandwich was dry. Bread was fresh tasting. We got sides of collards, potato salad and corn muffins. Potato salad was quite tasty. Collards were spicy. I'll just say that these weren't like my southern grandmothers' greens. Sides are inexpensive but portions are small/adequate. I tried the corn muffin and punted, mom (herself a cornbread-maker) said she could taste the corn meal and pronounced them a good, non-sweet accompaniment. The pulled pork was very good. Tender, juicy, not fatty. It did not have a strong smoky flavor. I put vinegar on it, but it was still just pulled pork. The sauce provided was way too sweet for me. But, lots of people will love that. I will need to return and try a few more dishes. But my experience made me long for a trip to Rocky Mount (NC) and some good old chopped barbecue, chicken slick, and a few hush puppies.

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    Anthony F.

    Redemption is high quality Virginia style BBQ. The service is very friendly and are always pleasant to do business with. The y offer some unique items such as hoe cakes and Chicago style pizza along with a variety of different types and flavors of pies. The make their own sauces which are all tasty so it's always difficult to choose. The store is open and clean with just a few small tables. So they are mainly a pickup and takeout restaurant. Everything is homemade, home cooked and delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

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    9 months ago

    The food is very greasy and very well done. The ambiance is horrible, not clean, no place to seat,and crowded.

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    Great food! Great service! Not your typical BQ spot! Great value for the price! West end treasure!

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    Closest thing to real Chicago deep dish I've had outside Chicago. Amazing! Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

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    Thanks, Roxy! We look forward to seeing you more in the future.

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    Had the brisket, pork, and chicken. Great food. Great service fair price outstanding value will be back.

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    3 years ago

    Everything here is Delicious. We really enjoy it all. Friendly owner and staff. Love the Free ice tea. Always feel Welcome and Comfortable.

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    Thank you, Sharon. We always appreciate your support!

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    Ask the Community - Redemption BBQ and Market

    Do they have tables and dine in?

    We are primarily a takeout restaurant, but we do have some tables and chairs that people eat at. Unfortunately, we do not have a restroom available for the public, so keep that in mind.

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