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    John H.

    Came here to pick up lunch and there's a long line out the door so expectations for us was high. We ordered their professional platter (better deal than their family pack) as it comes with five types of meats and three large sides. You have to pay extra for some meats in family pack which brings it closer to the professional platter. For sides, we got the broccoli salad, cilantro slaw, mac n cheese. Added their corn pudding. Platter comes with bread and pickles, onions and jalapeño. Sides tasted great. Service was friendly and great. They have a sitting area but we did takeout. Pro tip: come early as they sell out by late afternoon.

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    Mari F.

    When we arrived, there was no line so the workers behind the counter kept asking us if you want fries or what we wanted to order, but we were still looking at the menu which caused us to panic and get the two meat platter that comes with 2 sides. We got pulled pork and ribs. We enjoyed the meat we chose as well as the sides. We got mac n cheese and baked beans. We also ordered their 5 wings and I haven't tried that before. The wings were a 10/10. We decided not to eat inside after ordering because we just felt rushed so we took the order home. There are many areas to sit at and the location is pretty decent size.

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    Breyona A.

    Thee BEST bbq place to go to ever! Their food is so good and flavorful. This is my go to spot for ribs, brisket, smoked wings, etc. The service is always great they get you in and out the line quickly. On busier days such as the weekends or holidays, I recommend placing an order in advanced online. The ambiance is nice they have a nice patio style enclosed seating area if you choose to eat inside.

    Carol S.

    After experiencing the great food & wonderful hospitality of founder & owner Bob Roberts at their new Suffolk location I knew I had to visit their first brick and mortar store in Norfolk. I just didn't envision it being the next day, It was an afternoon of exploration in Fort Norfolk after a doctor appointment at a medical building in that area. On to an early dinner at a restaurant in West Ghent. My visit to the new Suffolk restaurant has sparked my interest in their "sold out" Corn Pudding & Pulled Pork. The Pit Smoked Beans were so delicious that I had to have more, lots more. So after dinner there was time to go for takeout at the nearby Redwood Smoke Shack. Most longtime Norfolk residents & natives will recognize the location as the former site of the Dog-N-Burger Grille. Its fronts Manteo Street just steps from 21st Street in the heart of Ghent. The distinctive Redwood Smoke Shop logo & design were easily recognized when approaching. Street parking directly across the street from the entrance was convenient. Entering I saw a much smaller area than the Suffolk location. This could be expected for the first restaurant. Its location in Ghent also wouldn't allow the spaciousness found in Suffolk. There was a serving line and a store merchandise area that faced it. It was exciting that they hadn't run out of either the Pulled Pork or the Corn Pudding. I ordered an extra large container of Corn Pudding & Pit Smoked Beans to complement the large container of Pulled Pork. My friend who had worked just around the corner for many years mentioned to the employee serving her that the location had been the site of Dog-N-Burger, a regular stop for her throughout the years. The friendly serving line personnel indicated that they still had the Dog-N-Burger door on the side. I love a business preserving prior history of the location. Exploration followed. There was a separate building with the lettering "da Shack" painted prominently near the top. It was filled with tables and people eating. I'm assuming that was the location of the smokers before the massive smoker room in Suffolk took over that task. An alley between the two buildings led to an outdoor area where people were eating at picnic tables. The grand finale came the next two nights when dinner was the takeout I had purchased. The Corn Pudding was amazing with a cornmeal based taste, which was appreciated by this patron who grew up in the Deep South. The slightly sweet taste was perfect since it was not too sweet for my unsweet tooth. Pit Smoked Beans were as perfect as before. They are a combination of several types of beans with a slight sweet & a kick of hot. An enormous plus was that it was beans in sauce, not sauce with beans as many barbecue restaurants serve. I really could eat the beans every night of the week. The Texas Style Pulled Pork was new for me after only experiencing North Carolina style. It wasn't chopped but was larger pieces of pork. It was excellent. It was another excellent experience at a Redwood Smoke Shack. Thank you Bob Roberts for introducing Coastal Virginia to your Texas Style barbecue & sides, each prepared with love & perfection.

    *BEEF BRISKET, CHOPPED, fries, *PIT SMOKED BEANS
    Ali S.

    Best barbecue in Hampton Roads that I have found. As a native Memphian, it's hard for me to find good BBQ outside of Tennessee and Texas. This one sweeps all of the other establishments in the area! The brisket was tender, the pork belly was delicious, and the sides complemented the meal perfectly. My personal favorites were the corn pudding and the beans. The broccoli salad was a little too vinegary for my taste, but still tasty. The fries were crisp and fresh and perfectly seasoned. If you're a barbecue snob like us, come give this place a try!

    Thursday special: loaded potato with brisket
    Ry L.

    Is this my favorite BBQ joint??? I reckon so! They have the BEST brisket and burnt ends. Great smoked wings, ribs, sausage, you name it - all the proteins are incredible. Don't sleep on their sides either. You can't get corn pudding from too many places, and even then, it's rarely don't right but Redwood hits the mark. Also, their version of banana pudding is to die for. Redwood offers specials that you don't wanna miss. For example, they often have loaded baked potatoes on Thursdays which I had been dying to try and finally managed to make my way from Richmond to Norfolk to snag one. And omg, beyond worth it!!! Just like most righteous BBQ joints, they can sell out at any given time and the line and stretch out the wazu, so get there early.

    Tami H.

    Whenever I don't feel like smoking or barbecuing my own meat, this is where I go that will always be my go to spot love the fact that we were introduced to them over four years ago. Been in love with it ever since check out the Virginia Beach and Suffolk locations as well as the Norfolk one everything is always consistent in the same. I've never been disappointed no matter which way I've gone for meat, selection, and sides

    This is the best BBQ I have ever had. Everytime I'm in town I go here! The staff is so friendly and the manger is so helpful!

    *GARLIC & GREEN ONION SAUSAGE
    Cindi W.

    Went to grab my fiancé something to eat. Unfortunately it was around 7pm and most items were sold out. I was able to get some burnt ends, a sausage & I grabbed a smoked pickle to try. My fiancé enjoyed the meats and I really liked the pickle. I will have to try the employees recommendation next time and make fried pickles out of it!! I definitely need to come back on a Thursday to try the turkey!! Best bbq in the area!!

    Smoke Stack Sandwich (chopped bbq/ cheddar jalapeño sausage/brisket topped with pimento cheese and drizzle with bbq sauce
    Kent J.

    Best BBQ in Hampton Roads 757!!! Excellent service. All locations are very clean especially the restroom. I have been a fan since they just had the food truck. Bring your credit card Lol but Damn worth it!!!

    Danny B.

    Hands down the best bbq I've had in years!!! The burnt ends are straight !!! So good, and you can't go wrong with any side, whether it's the Mac n cheese, fries, or collard greens. The only main dish I've ordered has been the burnt ends, and it was so good I ordered seconds the first time I came in. You will not be disappointed, come give it a try!

    Victoryia G.

    Honestly the meat is the only thing worth raving about it's so tender and juicy everything else is very mid. I ordered the brisket soft ends with Mac, beans, fries, banamisu and 2 cookies. The Mac tasted like a thinner version of kfc Mac. The beans were not giving "bbq" kind of like thrown together a mix of beans. To be honest it would probably be better if it was homemade. The bananamisu was super creamy and fluffy! I do wish the cookies inside were soft. If you want to try something new it's for you! If you're craving banana pudding, probably not. The service was wonderful everyone was smiling and were happy to serve! I appreciate the vibe along with the merch, it was something to look at while the food was prepared. Because this is a restaurant I was expected better and not really a fast food version for bbq. Especially for the price...

    Big Red - Texas special soda!
    Lisa K.

    I ordered online and the service was fast and refreshingly professional and fun!! The portions were a little smaller than I expected but the sausage I ordered is house made so with prices now it's understandable! The chiccarones tho!!! For 4.50$ they were so good!!! I was snacking on them on the way home!! Sad I'm leaving and won't get to try again but very impressed with this BBQ joint!!

    BURNT ENDS *BEEF BRISKET, SLICED *WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE *RED BLISS POTATO SALAD

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    The food was perfect ... we love trying different types of barbecue and this would be a top favorite!

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    Brisket was good... it's more of a takeout... they do have a few tables.. I would go back

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    Ask the Community - Redwood Smoke Shack

    Is this a Set down restaurant?

    Yes I believe they have an outside seating

    What times are the burnt ends available?

    Any time we have fatty brisket!

    Would dogs be allowed on the patio outside?

    Yes

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