One if the best overall restaurants in Purcellville. Always excellent food and great service.

Met friends on a Friday night at this locally owned restaurant and bar for dinner. Loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. The queso appetizer was so good. Delicious and generous portions for dinner/ tried the mesquite chicken and husband had ribs. The sides were yummy! Potato salad was creamy and full of flavor. Will come back! read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Willy's chipotle mesquite chicken with potato salad and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

If you're in the Purcellville, VA area, smokin WillY BBQ is a fantastic spot for lunch! Whether you want a full meal or just a beer and wings in front of the TV, this is the place to be. This was my second visit, and I was blown away by the burgers--honestly one of the best I've had in a long time. Not only is the food great, but the value is a 5/5. We ordered two appetizers and two entrees and were shocked to see the bill was under $60! I can only speak for the wings, burgers, and appetizers. I hope to go back to explore more of the menu. read more

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Food and service are top notch! We even ordered smoked turkey and brisket and all the fixings for Thanksgiving. Everyone was very happy unfortunately I can't remember our servers name. I believe she was new young girl. Absolutely fabulous. read more

This is one of our favorite happy hour places in Pville. They offer a $2 discount off wine, beer, cocktails and apps. The food is prepared fresh. The bbq machines are huge. I've warned you! Don't get anything else you will be full. Server in the bar waits on tables and the bar. They have an outdoor patio(small but convenient). read more

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Excellent food with good portions and quick service. Pricing was good too. One thing I liked as well was you can pay the bill from a QR code directly from your table. read more

Get the green beans for you side. Fantastic. Nice interior, you can eat at the bar too. Carry out around back. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - M - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

We've been eating at Smokin Willy with our two boys since it opened, so we are already loyal customers. Last night (8/24) my wife picked up a couple of salmon salads and brought them home with some chips and the buffalo dip. The food was even better than it normally is, which is a high bar to surpass. Please tell your staff and especially the kitchen crew, that we were blown away with how great the meal was. And thank you for being a consistently dependable over the last 12+ years for great food and great service. read more

Good food, large selection of drinks and nice staff. Their bbq is tasty and tender. We ate bbq nachos stacked with the works. The bar is in the back of the restaurant. TVs hang showing various sports. They often serve specials. We have only been for happy hours. read more

Service and Atmosphere very good - helped along by Rebekah ('with a K' she reminded us) with suggestions and service - I'm vegetarian but I'm told by my dinner mates the brisket was very good. read more

Very good food. The service is good, and the servers are friendly. The ambiance is rustic and laid back. The bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer is so good that we tend to order multiple orders. I wish we lived closer, because there are so many tempting offerings on the menu! Please open a location in Ashburn!!!! read more

Delicious bbq! The sides are all great but the collard greens and the Mac and cheese were superb! The atmosphere is casual and it feels like an old southern secret spot. The staff members make it a fun experience! read more

Came here on Saturday around lunchtime, and was happy to see it was not super busy. I had the brisket, BF had the pulled pork. Well, both were good, I think the brisket was the clear winner. I also had french fries as a side, and I thought they were extremely good. Very salty, but that's how I like them! Prices were decent. I do think that Monk's has slightly better barbecue, but this is not a bad place at all. read more

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When you're greeted as courteously as I was when you walk in, it's tough to give less than 4 stars. NOVa has lots of great BBQ joints so it's hard to stand out. But I'd never been so was curious about this place. I came in and two younger servers greeted me very politely and took me to my seat. Another one soon came to my table to take my order, and came back 5 minutes later when he understood I wasn't ready to order yet (even drinks) I ordered a beer and Mac and cheese. Standard dishes but still good. After I was finished my server came back to check on me. This may all seem standard practice, but in reality most places are short staffed so good service is tough to find and this was outstanding. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Give them a try! Why they are below a 4 is not fair. Great tasty food and an expansive menu. I love the wings and the turkey sandwich!

Grand slam, "hit out of the ballpark" lunch here at Smokin Willy BBQ! I went with the brisket tacos, and they were the best I've ever had. Hands down. Paired them with the spicy barbecue sauce, and they were just fantastic. For my side item, I went with the collard greens, which were the equal to or exceeded any collard greens I've previously had. How often do you want to drink all the leftover juice in your collard greens?! The fact that it was a cool day also made them a perfect side choice, but they were seriously amazing. I will definitely order these again next time we are back. My wife got the smoked turkey soup and a side salad, which she enjoyed. Great beer selection and cocktail selection as well. I would love to come back and get the full platter of their beef brisket as a dinner entrée. If you're looking for great barbecue in Purcellville, this is your place! read more

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Ordered a pound of smoked turkey breast, a pound of smoked brisket, a side of Mac and Cheese and a side of Coleslaw. Everything was great. Brisket melted in your mouth and were excellent with the BBQ sauces provided -- I prefer my brisket more like the burnt end, i.e., no sauces needed because perfectly spiced and burnt. Wish I had ordered 2 or 3 more sides of the Mac and Cheese. read more

We had some great BBQ here. Turkey, pork, brisket, greens, green beans, and French fries. The fresh homemade chips were delicious as well! My two critiques would be that the water tasted like tap water and there was no sausage on the menu. Otherwise, a great option! read more

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Ordered buffalo wings to go. I don't think I have ever had a "bad" wing.....mediocre perhaps. But these wings just tasted weird. I ate 1 and then tried the second (without finishing) and threw the remainder in the trash. Disappointed. read more

What can I say I love Smokin Willy we eat here several times a year. We love their brisket I personally love their turkey Reuben with a side salad it's excellent and if you have room for it the banana pudding Is Awesome. I own several airbnbs and I always recommend this restaurant from the excellent service to the Quality Food thanks for being the best of the best read more

Smokin Willy is an inviting and service oriented restaurant. The food was great. Maybe not the best barbecue I've had in the area but quite solid. We appreciated the variety of beer available. They had a deep menu as well. So it is a great restaurant to accommodate broad tastes. read more

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Food outstanding, fresh and hot. Waitstaff are always on the ball. Establishment always clean and organized ready for customers.

SMOKIN WILLY's IS INCREDIBLE! They catered my wedding in May 2024 and did a crazy phenomenal job. The food was DELICIOUS and their staff is friendly and attentive. Right after the ceremony, we were immediately greeted with a plate of hors d oeuvres while we took a private moment. I highly highly 1000x over recommend SW as a caterer! read more

If I were to rate this restaurant solely based on their ribs, I'd give it 5 stars. But man cannot live on ribs alone. The brisket was dry and lacked any portion of a smoke ring. The pastrami was way too salty and tough to chew. Several reviews mentioned the Mac and cheese. It was okay. Tasted like it came straight out of the box. Good potato salad and coleslaw. Booths need new cushions, but overall it's a nice place to eat. Getting back to the ribs, they were the first properly cooked ribs I've had since moving to Virginia 20 months ago. Somebody should teach the rest of the barbecue joints that the meat shouldn't fall off the bone. It should tug off cleanly. Whoever cooks the ribs at Willy's has obviously figured that out. read more

Casual place, great service, tasty food! Love the chopped brisket cheesy! And the wings! Kelly at the bar will give you great service.

I am waiting for my son to arrive, so starting this review from the parking lot before I even walk in. I just reviewed som of the previous comments and have to admit that I am skeptical, but willing to give it a try. From the outside it looks fine. Let's see how things go! When I first walked in there was a sign saying to check in at the bar for seating. But the setup is like a labyrinth that requires orienteering skills to get around. Not a great start. But as we approached the bar we were greeted by a friendly hostess who greeted us and showed us to our tables. Our waitress, Alex, came over quickly after. She was friendly and polite and answered all of our questions. The decor was nice. Rustic. Lots of wood. But it looked good. My son and I bit ordered Brisket Mac n cheese with fries. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was fantastic! The dish was great, fried were wonderful and there was so much that neither of us could finish our plates. My wife got some Turkey dish and raved about it also. Prices were reasonable, food was great, Alex was wonderful. All around a perfect dining experience. I would go back. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Brisket Mac n Cheese with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

The best! Delicious barbecue, sides, and salads. The service is always great. We also recommend their catering service. They have more options and work with you in planning your menu. read more

Being a mom you of course first look for a place to eat that has a good kids menu. Smokin Willy has a great kids menu. Lots of options for the kids but even better options for adults. The beef brisket was delicious. The mac and cheese was delicious. Everything was delicious. We will definitely come back when in Purcelville- with or without kids. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Brisket sandwich and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

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1st time trying Smokin Willy BBQ, and unfortunately I'm giving them 3 stars. The service was great but the food was lacking. I ordered the brisket platter, tortilla soup and crab dip. The brisket platter was sub par. It seemed more like a half order even though I ordered a full plate. Additionally, the brisket was dry and did not have the signature "smoke ring" you usually see on brisket. This makes me think it was not smoked properly or was cooked in an oven. On the other hand, the tortilla soup and crab dip were pretty good. If you're looking for quality BBQ, don't expect greats results here. I would send my friends and family to Monk's BBQ to be honest. If I had known the quality at Smokin Willy, I would have just opted out, but since Monks was getting some renovations done I thought I'd give them a try. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Dry brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Our new favorite spot to stop and eat. The team is fantastic and the food will stop you in your tracks. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - We came back. Our new favorite spot! - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Good bbq and other dishes. Decent beer selection. Nice staff. Pulled pork plate is great and a lot of food, even the smaller portion.

The food is amazing (I still haven't tried everything). The service from the staff is beyond amazing that's why I'm a regular here. The ambiance is nice and when it's the weekend it's bouncing with people. I only come here on the quiet days.... I am a regular or I try to be. I would recommend the Mac and cheese Brisket! read more

I've been here many years ago and wasn't impressed but saw many reviews on social media that peaked my interest......,upon arrival, the location was much better than I remembered and we secured a high top by the bar.....ordered tacos....brisket had no flavor without sauce...Mac and cheese tasted like it was out of a box....beans were average.....carnitas were the most flavorful. The tortillas were not consistent.....toasted for the carnitas and "raw" for the brisket....don't imagine that was on purpose but a mistake by the kitchen. Overall....,nothing special, won't return. read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Brisket tacos and carnitas tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

Decent selection of craft beers on tap. Server was very nice, checked in on us frequently. I would have preferred more corn and salsa verde served with the tamale cakes. Good, but the flavor of the corn was lost. The wings were some of the best I've had! Go with the dry rub! You won't regret it. No sauce needed! The quick fry added the right amount of crisp and there's a touch of sweetness added to the rub. By far the best thing we had! So good that we ordered a second round! Unfortunately I was underwhelmed when it came to the brisket. Chunks of brisket were mixed in with the mac n cheese and it wasn't very tender. I think it would have been better if it were shredded. Definitely not the "fall of the bone" brisket I was expecting. Thankfully the sauces on the table added some moisture and additional flavor. The tangy sauce was on the watery side, the spicy sauce was my favorite out of the three. I'd go back just for the wings! read more

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We used Smokin Willy as our Wedding Caterer and I just want to say WOW we had our wedding this past Sunday, October 18th, 2020; and everything was absolutely AMAZING. I 100% have already recommended them to literally everyone I know. Now let's get to the nitty-gritty! We found out our wedding caterer went out of business on Tuesday afternoon (our wedding was on Sunday) we immediately began calling other vendors to see availability, only a couple of caterers were actually available on such short notice. Smokin Willy did not originally have the staff to work our event on such short notice, however, after hearing our story Chris the owner was able to work with a couple of other restaurants in the area and was able to work our event. We literally had a 1-hour planning call with him at 10 pm on Tuesday night. The very next day we had another 1-hour final planning call with our wedding planner and their event planner everything went smoothly and we were excited about our wedding again! Fast forward (just 4 days) to Sunday the 18th our wedding day and I was absolutely astounded for only 4 days notice, the staff was amazing, the food was amazing, the service was amazing; Chris himself was there for at least some of the night if not all of it! Everyone couldn't believe how delicious everything was and they absolutely loved how we had everything plated. We did "family style" but plated so everybody got a little bit of everything! They made sure the bride and groom got appetizers while we were taking photos and let me tell you those bacon-wrapped scallops are something to die for! They also made sure that during dinner we got our plates towards the beginning of service. This review can only do so much, all I can tell you is I highly recommend them, and if you are on the fence on them just hire them! If they can handle an event in 4 days and make my Italian family happy they can make anyone happy! Thank you again Chris/Ashley and the whole Smokin Willy team that made my event such a success, we are so appreciative of you guys coming in, at the last minute and saving our wedding. Love, Joe + Katherine 10.18.2020 read more

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We enjoyed everything about our first time here! We sat at the bar. The bartender was so friendly and helpful with what to choose from the menu. Food is delicious! Great beer selection. 10/10 read more

Smokin Willy BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Purcellville, Virginia

I ordered 2 Family packs for a family lunch yesterday. I chose the brisket, smoked turkey, potato salad, coleslaw along with Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and the hit of the party. The meats were tender, juicy and absolutely delicious. I am positive my family members will be seeking this place out for more delicious food. Thanks to Chris for taking the order and everything was ready on time as promised. Cute place, I loved inside the restaurant and will be back for another meal. read more

The brisket was was sooooooo dry and hard! Absolutely horrible!!! The Cole slaw was amazing!! Green beans mushy. Mac n cheese was just ok. Definitely won't get brisket IF we decide to go back. read more

All the food I've had here has been phenomenal. I'm always shocked how the other BBQ place in Purcellville is so packed when I really feel the food is way better here. Even the sides are good, as they should be, and I don't like any of the sides at the other place. The ribs are amazing. The smoked turkey. The brisket. You can't go wrong. Sorry if I come off as rude to the other place, I just feel this restaurant deserves way more love. read more

Always good. They had a new open faced roast beef sandwich with gravy. yum we also had a large group, we called ahead and they accommodated as soon as we got there. read more