We've been craving some good BBQ since moving here from the Midwest & we found it! The ribs were…read moreflavorful, juicy, and meaty. The beans and mac n cheese were good too! My husband devoured his pulled chicken sandwich before I could get a photo, it was that good. Their lemonade was very refreshing and tasted homemade. I also liked the variety of sauces available at each table. Staff were very friendly and they bring your food out to your table. Cannot wait to be back!

Sometimes in life you want chicken bbq instead of pork and it's hard to find. This chicken bbq was…read moregood and meaty and I had North Carolina sauce on the side. My sides were baked beans and potato salad and they were delicious. I was thankful for friendly service. This is great for families, business or just feeding yourself. There is plenty of parking and online ( curbside service) option.

Great authentic southern BBQ!! Not the easiest location to…read morefind in the back of a small strip mall but well worth the drive if you're looking for really really great BBQ! Give it a try and you'll be back

If you're looking for a sit-down restaurant for a family dinner, this isn't the place. If you want…read morea wide-ranging menu, this isn't the place either. But if you're after some great brisket to take home and enjoy, this just might be your spot! Tucked away in the back corner of a small plaza, Allman's is an unassuming spot that shares space with what looks like an outdoor-gear shop. The owner's a genuinely good-natured guy who chats with customers while preparing orders -- the kind of local touch you can't fake. I ordered a pound of brisket with a pint of coleslaw and BBQ beans. The brisket was fall-apart tender and juicy. The beans were a bit runny, so I didn't expect much -- but the flavor won me over. And the coleslaw? Solid. Price-wise, it felt cheaper than its Route 19 competitors. So in the end, Allman's takes the top spot for brisket in the area.

Great BBQ place with a few unique sides. Service was quick and friendly. Food was yummy!read more

Service is poor. Well at least towards me on two separate occasions…read more Food? Meh... I've had better. Ambiance- it's a bbq joint.

While in the area I stopped in for lunch on a weekday. This place is quite popular, as they were…read morenot only busy inside, but there was a steady stream of people coming and going. I was quickly greeted and seated... and I noticed they offered a buffet for $12.99, which I find rare to have buffets at BBQ joints, so I decided to take a look at what they were offering and ultimately I chose it. After looking at it, I will say the food looked very "southern style" which isn't very appetizing to look at, but if made right, will taste great. So, I started with a chicken thigh, their chopped pork, and a couple of hush puppies. Those hush puppies were some of the best I've had in a very long time - AMAZING! The chopped pork was smokey and so tasty - I ended up going back for more of this! The chicken was moist, tender, and tasty. I really liked this first portion so much, I went back to try their slaw and a lot more pork, as well as some more of those hush puppies. I have to say - this place is offering a nice deal for this buffet... so, go try it! I'm not able to comment of their other BBQ or smoked meat offerings, as I didn't try anything else. And generally, I'm not fond of NC style BBQ, which this type of chopped pork resembled, but I will say, I was very impressed. The service was very friendly and "down home style" too... They even had some nice police-friendly things on display, which is something I truly appreciate about true, sincere, decent folk! I'd definitely return!

Watch out for store bought food. We Did takeout ..."Char grilled burger...". Try a microwaved…read more1/5th lb patty on a dollar store bun. Looked worse than what you get from a concession stand at a little league game. French fries were old and rubbery possibly re baked or had been from the buffet. Complete failure.

Cute little hole in the wall / dive vibes. I ordered several family meals because I was catering a…read morelunch for an office nearby, and this happened to be across the street. Everyone that ate the food said it tasted great, and it smelled so good. I wish I had taken a pic of the food. I got either 4 or 5 family meals and it was just the right amount of food for approx 20 people.

Over many years I have have visited this establishment while making many trips up…read moreand down 95. It wouldn't be a road trip if we didn't get a little sumthin from here. Consistent recipes, large menu, but we come for the bbq pork, brisket or ribs... reasonable price, and very homey. Solid choice - and I luuuuv my bbq.

Took a quick trip down to Richmond for the first time and this place kept popping up. We got there…read morenice and early but there was already a line out the door. The meats here were very good - extremely tender with a nice smoky flavor. I was personally a huge fan of the spare ribs and my girlfriend loved the prime rib (which I have never seen at a BBQ place before!). The sides were a bit lackluster and just ok, but service was friendly. While a bit pricey, I would definitely come back just for the meats! Meats: Brisket, Prime Rib, Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage Links Sides: Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad and Collard Greens

First, let me preface this by saying that I grew up in North Texas for the majority of my life…read more Second, I've had a LOT of BBQ during that time. Well known standards from the area including Angelo's, Railhead, Heim's, Cousin's, and a lot of old places that are no longer in existence. Each one offering its own spin on a Texas standard. Upon moving to Virginia, I hadn't ventured out to any of the BBQ joints, but one of my associates from the office would often talk about ZZQ. I had assumed that Virginians had a concept of BBQ that was akin to shredding some meat and pouring BBQ sauce on it. So, I finally had the courage to visit ZZQ a few weeks ago to pick up an order to go. I arrived just before opening time on a Saturday morning. There was a line that extended just down to the street. Probably 40 feet or so. Figured this would go pretty quickly once the doors opened. I was wrong. After 15 minutes, I had only moved about 5 feet. The line was building behind me, but simply appeared to have gotten stuck somewhere in front of me. After about 40 minutes, I had finally made it to the front door. Inside, there was another line up to the cutters. There were menus to peruse and a large sign with all the cuts and sides you could think of. A great variety. As I got closer to the front, I realized that it wasn't the cutters causing such a slow procession, but the customers. As I listed to them talk, most seemed to have absolutely no clue what they wanted at all. Did I mention the menus and billboards? They seemed to want to chat about food and prep more than just order. Had this been in Texas, the mob of a line would have escorted you out. When you get to the cutters, you know what you want. No time to dilly-dally. I got up to the cutter and placed my order. I was getting a variety, so I went for 1/2 a chicken, 1.5 lbs of sliced brisket, a couple of sausages, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and sauces. The cutter gave me a chunk of the brisket. Definitely moist, a bit overly fatty, but tasty. Their idea is the "meat has enough flavor so that you don't need sauce." He also mentioned they smoke with oak wood. Good to know. The taste is good. Probably as close to a Texas style as you can get, but with some small exceptions. Mesquite wood is often used in Texas for smoking. Plentiful, but obviously costly to transport outside of Texas. It has an exquisite flavor that is just right for BBQ. The second is the sauce. I like sauce...GOOD BBQ sauce! Unfortunately this is where ZZQ falls short. I didn't care for their sauce at all. Too vinegary and liquidy for the lighter sauce, and too heavy with molasses with the other one. So, I had to make do an whip up a small batch of homemade sauce at home that helped to bring it together. All the folks at ZZQ made it for a nice experience. Definitely customer oriented and friendly. I think the BBQ is as close to Texas-style as you can find in these parts, but kind of a miss on the sauce. Still, I can either make my own or buy a bottle at the local store if I want. Definitely worth a try, but you will need patience with a barrage of people who clearly have a lot of questions about BBQ.

We visited on Friday before they stopped selling barbecue the following day. There was a long line…read morefor 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!

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

If you're craving a real-deal Philly cheesesteak, Hog'sHead Big Philly delivers…read more From the first bite, you can tell they don't cut corners. The steak was tender, seasoned just right, and cooked perfectly -- juicy without being greasy. The bread made a huge difference too. Soft on the inside with just enough firmness on the outside to hold everything together without falling apart. The cheese melted evenly throughout the sandwich, blending perfectly with the steak and toppings. Every bite had flavor -- not just in the middle, but from end to end. Portion size? Big and satisfying. Definitely lives up to the "Big Philly" name.

We visited for their Happy hour (half off appetizers) which starts at 3pm. Three of us ordered…read morequite a few appetizers. I've been here quite a few times in the past and can only say their food is delicious. I loved being able to try items I hadn't tried before, such as the steamed shrimp and their jumbo wings. The drink options for happy hour were not the priority for me, but my father was visiting from New Orleans and was not impressed with the drink options for happy hour. I think I'll visit during happy hour more as I felt I got a "bang for my buck". Even if they stopped having happy hour though, this is still one of my favorite places to eat.

I love Mission Is so Good! And affordable. I eat there,…read moreevery other day. It has its days

Nice, clean restaurant with subdued lighting at night. Wooden tables & ample parking. You order at…read morethe counter. Delicious bbq meats that are meaty. I was surprised & disappointed that they don't serve baked potatoes...they go well with bbq.