We visited on Friday before they stopped selling barbecue the following day. There was a long line for barbecue. This place will definitely be missed by many! The woman working the register was incredibly friendly and very hard-working. It looked like everyone in the back was working like crazy trying to get out as much barbecue as they could. I enjoyed the complementary iced tea while I waited on my order. The barbecue sides were all very tasty. I look forward to going back and trying the pizza and wish them all the very best! read more

Went w/ my sister. The barbecue was very tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was cozy. Not much seating. There were not any ribs ready so that was a bummer. Hopefully we can try them upon returning. read more

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We got a 2G2G bag and it was 10/10. The sides were very tasty and flavor was perfectly seasoned. The smoked ribs were destroyed by my family. It was smoky flavor, great tasting bbq sauce and meaty! We can't wait to try their other items. Pickup was easy and friendly. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Brass Pineapple - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Pork Belly sandwich with slaw and Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Redemption Burger, collared greens - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Chicago style cheese steak. - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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. read more

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Went for the DD pizza . Takes at least an hour to bake so we got a rack of ribs for the wait . Let me tell you the ribs were amazing. We will be back to get the full bbq experience. Very friendly people with outstanding service. read more

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

I had to pull pork sandwich. It was absolutely disgusting. Very softly made no precision at all. It's supposed to be a barbecue spot and it look more like a supermarket in the front. I would not recommend it to a dog. read more

Food was really really good! - I had the chopped brisket sandwich with baked beans and smoked mushrooms. My girlfriend got the Cuban sandwich. I was really impressed with everything we ordered and can't wait to go back best local spot I have found in a while. read more

Wow this place blew me away! I am a BBQ hater but I will occasionally try a new BBQ place as my husband loves it. I got the midnight in Virginia sandwich and it was absolutely perfect; grilled beautifully and so flavorful. All of the sauces are unique and delightful to sample. We loved our food so much we had to get a frozen pizza and cornbread to go. Redemption definitely changed my mind about BBQ food. We will be back :) read more

First, let me say the person at the register was super nice and so knowledgeable about everything! He may have been the owner. The beef brisket sandwich and the burnt ends sandwich were amazing. The meat was very juicy and tender. The collard greens were also good , a little too much vinegar for me but good flavor. I can't wait to try the pizza! People were buying them in multiples. The best part is they have some premade and are available in the freezer to take home and reheat to enjoy when you want them. I will definitely be back. read more

Was so disappointed!! My hunny had eagerly been waiting to try the deep dish pizza. He was so sad, when he got this 9 inch pie. My bbq had no sauce, even when we asked -and the serving size of a shot glass of Mac and cheese/ collard greens. I'm all about supporting small businesses but for over 50.00 so not worth it. I hoped for more honestly. read more

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. read more

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After hearing about this restaurant from a coworker, we decided to give this place a try for dinner. We ordered pulled pork ($9-5 ounces), pulled chicken ($9-5 ounces), brisket ($10- 5 ounces), and a Cuban style pressed sandwich ($14.50). For sides we had the cucumber salad, collard greens, and the corn muffins. I will start with the pulled pork and pulled chicken. Both meats resiliently rejected any seasoning that may have been attempted to be added to them. However, someone did not skimp on the vinegar. Like really, they didn't skimp on the heavy use of the vinegar. Someone only thought to use vinegar and not the other basic seasonings. Both meats not only lacked flavor, they were also about as dry as the Atacama desert. My coworker had the brisket and said it was mediocre, at best. Once again, the flavor, smoke ring, and a beautiful bark was definitely absent. I would say his opinion is deeply rooted in experience, he is an extreme brisket lover and also an avid smoker. Now, the Cuban style sandwich was said to be "ok." It wasn't anything special, it just filled the void in my coworker's tummy. When food is typically good, she raves about the food item and makes these faces that will let you know the flavor profiles are delightful. Needless to say, these expressions weren't present. So, I take her comment as her just being modest. Next up, I endured the destruction of a quintessential soulful side commonly known as collard greens. They were engrossingly overcooked with a disgusting fermented earthy flavor. Someone attempted to add onions to bring some type of flavor, but that was also an epic fail. Totally irredeemable. The cucumber salad was overall a good dish. I wonder does a restaurant want to be renownedly known for just their cucumber salad (insert shoulder shrug)? The two forgettable corn muffins ($3) were stiff and I deemed them totally offensive. They tasted like they came from a corner store box that says just add water.. and that's all they did. Now that I think about it, I don't believe I even tasted any corn meal. I have had plenty of NC/VA style barbecue, and this place doesn't even come close to the well-balanced flavors I have had from some of the previous pitmasters. On their website they boast that they serve only "beyond organic" meats from local regenerative farmers. I must admit, this is great support and dedication. Hopefully, this was just a fluke experience and the pitmaster had a bad day. I'm not saying this place is terrible, I'm only saying we did not have a great experience and I doubt we will be coming back. read more

I visited today, and my pizza was burnt on the bottom. The pepperoni and sausage pizza I ordered was disappointing. The ribs and brisket were dry and lacked seasonings. The macaroni and cheese had only one type of cheese, which was noticeable because of its white color. On the other hand, the greens were flavorful and loaded with pork. read more

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From the moment we walked into this small place I knew we had found a gem. Local pastured pork, chicken and beef. The fries a were so very delicious cooked in tallow!!! All details such as compostable food containers as well as cups for the free (!) brewed ice tea to enjoy as you wait for your meal. I had the pork belly which was wonderful with a very special sauce. My husband had a sandwich that had pork. The sides were good we tried baked beans, coleslaw, and collards. All the staff were really friendly and answered questions. Definitely a place we will return to when in the area. read more

Really good pizza. Got the sausage & pepp on Halloween w a side of smoked jalepenos - really good. Very friendly & welcoming staff. Thank you Redemption for being part of the community read more

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

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

Today I had the chicken bbq sandwich and a side of cucumbers and red onions. The bbq was excellent, the chicken tender and delicious and the bun fresh and tasty. I like the commonwealth sauce that's sweet and tangy. The cucumbers were crisp and tart. My husband was equally happy with his chopped pork bbq and the praise the lard fries were hot and perfectly salted. The lady at the cash register always has a smile on her face and she's patient while we make up our minds. She works hard. If she's not helping a customer she's cleaning and doing other stuff. The food here is so good the only problem is deciding what to eat. Thanks for a delicious lunch. read more

Redemption BBQ on Lauderdale is EXCELLENT. I usually go for vinegar based sauces, but that Unforbidden Fruit is one of the best sauces I've ever had. Amazing, crispy, bubbly rolls. Homemade peach cobbler. Fries made in tallow. Free tea and MOUNTAIN DEW ZERO in the can. (Not free, but I love Mountain Dew Zero. It's in my roots.) This place is legit. My husband has been bringing home their pizza for a while, but this was my first time actually trying the BBQ. The owner is soooo nice. Totally worth it if you're in the Short Pump area. Worth a special trip too, to be honest. Be like me and try all the sauces before you build your perfect sandwich. read more

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Redemption BBQ is a great local spot for all things barbecue. During this visit I ordered collard greens, mac&cheese, potato salad and a pulled pork sandwich. Everything was very good. I especially loved the potato salad! Also very friendly service. Looking forward to trying other things on their menu in the future. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

I've heard about their Chicago style pizza so we tried it for Father's Day - it didn't disappoint! The fresh crushed tomatoes, amazing crumbled sausage and flaky delicious sauce! If you're looking for Chicago style pizza - this is the place!! read more

Amazing barbecue and such a breath of fresh air to see ACTUAL health conscious options and ingredients clearly disclosed. The tallow fries were amazing and best of all seed oil free. read more

i've never been to a place that has put so much focus on quality. You can buy polyface farm eggs here, raw milk if you are part of the co-op program, the best quality meets anywhere in Richmond, Chicago style pizza that people literally drive here from Maryland to pick up!!! (weekends and with 1 hour notice for pizza). What an amazing discovery and this place was across the way for me for two years and I did not know it, what a waste of time not coming here sooner. Well I know about it now so get out here and support it so it will be here for many years. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - they use coconut oil! - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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I am always skeptical of strip mall bbq but this was home-cooked comfort of the best quality. Brisket burnt ends, pulled pork, lovely smoke rings. I am not a bbq expert as a New Englander, but I know what tastes good, what a good portion is, and when service is kind and the food made with care. Redemption is all of the above. Limited indoor seating, as well as limited outdoor seating, but the interior was clean, sparse, and to the point. I enjoy a to-the-point bbq without a thousand mediocre options, and this is also that. Delicious, cozy door made by nice people. read more

Amazingly good BBQ. Brisket was outstanding, pulled pork perfect beans and coleslaw were delicious. Nice owner as well, went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied. Worth a detour from your journey. read more

First time visiting the brick and mortar. I've had tons of the BBQ from the truck and being friends with his neighbor. But I really wanted to try the expansion breakfast menu! It obviously did not disappoint. I just wanted to try a plain biscuit and butter. Tried and true everything revolves around the biscuit. I enjoyed it. Crunchy outside with a soft pillow inside. Wife got the hot honey chicken egg and cheese. Absolutely delicious. Juicy chicken, great egg/cheese combo with that good base biscuit. Definitely will be back. read more

Redemption BBQ and Market - Chicken Egg and Cheese Biscuit - Barbeque Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Not only is the food amazing, but I truly appreciate the quality of the beyond-organic meats, fries cooked in real lard, and other thoughtfully sourced local ingredients. I've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed. It's incredibly hard to find restaurants that don't rely on industrial seed oils, so I'm grateful for this healthier, more conscious option. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Been driving past this place for years, and finally gave it a try. Oh boy. Just some great, classic Q. Pork and brisket are exactly what they should be sauce options are great. I'm a bit snobby about coleslaw, and I love their version. Order ahead for sure. read more

Not impressed! The pulled pork I received had a very large chunk of fat about 2x2 inches. Any place charging what they do should cook big chunks like this out or put them aside when pulling. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place. The food was amazing. We had the hotdog special with pimento cheese and chow chow and we devoured it. We also got the pulled pork sandwich, and burnt ends with cucumber salad, baked beans and fries. Everything was delicious! We got a Nutella bar to go and my kids destroyed a banana pudding after lunch. The pitmaster and team were incredibly friendly and helpful. We even got some meat to go. If you're in the area I 100% recommend checking this place out! read more

The beef brisket cheese steak was phenomenal, and my wife said the pizza was the best pizza she's ever had in her life. Wonderful and friendly staff. This place is a must! read more

My husband really wanted barbecue and a friend suggested we give redemption a try, so I used their online ordering to get the family meal. The instructions said I could order just either pulled pork, pulled chicken or a combo of the two, but the combo wasn't an option, so I ended up getting the pork. We also tried a few of their sauces, cornbread, potato salad and Mac and cheese. It also came with cole slaw and we added honey butter. With tip it was in the $50ish dollar range. Everything tasted good but the style of barbecue wasn't my thing. Also the cornbread was not sweet, which they state on their website. I ordered it anyway and thought the addition of honey butter would make up for the lack of sweetness in the cornbread but it didn't. We tried it but no one in the family liked it. The favorite was the Mac and cheese for sure. read more

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

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