Great food and service was awesome. I could not believe that there's a solid place that serves…read moreconsistently good bbq. The brisket is a must!!

First visit. Chopped brisket sandwich with pickles and pickled onions had generous portion of meat…read more While perhaps not technically sauced it had a touch of liquid/moist basting - so not just chopped version of sliced brisket. Quite tasty. Would order again but more likely to order plain sliced brisket sandwich ext time. Corn hush puppies ware good but not exceptional. Clean and cute traditional barbeque decore where you order and eat-in. Charming and friendly staff. A solid find for those driving on RT. 301.

As someone who's been smoking brisket, pork butts, and ribs for 7+ years, I don't hand out BBQ…read morepraise lightly. I judge every spot against what I'm putting out at home... and a lot of places fall short -- whether it's weak seasoning, lack of smoke, or just flat-out underwhelming flavor. But Wild Waylon's BBQ? Yeah... this place is LEGIT. We went all in: pulled pork, brisket, and the big dino beef ribs -- plus mac and cheese, green beans, a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper, and the jalapeño cornbread. Every single thing delivered. The brisket had great flavor and was cooked right, the pulled pork was juicy and well-seasoned, and those beef ribs... absolute showstopper. Big, meaty, packed with flavor, and done exactly how you'd want them. Sides were just as solid. The mac and cheese was rich and satisfying, green beans had great flavor, and that bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper + jalapeño cornbread combo? Yeah... ridiculous in the best way. And the smoke -- you can actually taste it. That alone separates them from a lot of spots. The whole experience was on point too. The big pit out front lets you know immediately they're serious about their craft, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful the entire time. Prices are also very reasonable for the quality you're getting. This is one of the few places I've been where I walk away thinking, "yeah... they're doing it right." If you're anywhere near Fredericksburg -- or even just passing through -- this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Brisket was delicious Pulled pork was spot on…read moreService was very quick, guys working the counter were on their game! Inside is a little cramped for dining in, but the quality of the meat is worth it!

I got the brisket platter ($20) with two sides (Mac n cheese & collards greens) and it came out in…read moreabout 5 minutes. The Mac was thick and cheesy. Collards were good. The brisket was smoked nicely I'd prefer it to been a little more seasoned but it was made up with the bbq sauce. Staff and service were really good and the interior had a nice vibe to it. I was happy with my experience here, especially it being in a small area! Food(50%): 7.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.8/10

We stopped here after visiting the Civil War hospital museum nearby. The food itself was ok--my…read morebrisket sandwich was fine and my son enjoyed his BLT with nicely crispy bacon. My southern roots have to say no to the collards. Sorry! It's nice that they have 2 slaws and a variety of pickles to choose from and the hush puppies were perfect. They offer a variety of sauces and I preferred the Carolina sauce with a bit of Virginia sweet. That said, the overall experience didn't quite match the price point. At around $90 for three people, it felt expensive for a very casual, counter-service setting. They have a quick order cafeteria style service with most sides and meats right there to serve from the ordering counter. They offer a variety of pre-portioned desserts, cold alcoholic beverages, and meats and sides in larger portions to go We chose to sit outside, but the noise level was a major drawback--constant truck traffic and a very loud motorcycle shop next door made it hard to relax or enjoy the meal. These are things that the exchange cannot control, so if noise is an issue for you, sit inside and you will have a different experience. Overall, decent food, but between the cost and the noise, it wasn't the experience we were hoping for.

Oct, 2025. We visited Country Boys BBQ for lunch on a week-day while running errands in Louisa, VA;…read morethis was our first visit. Food (5/5). I selected the Pork Tacos PLATTER ($16), which featured three soft flour tortillas filled with smoked pulled pork, house-made pico (red onion, tomato, cilantro), and radish with a Baja drizzle. (Corn tortillas are available upon request). All platters come with two 8-ounce sides; from the 9 choices, we opted for the broccoli salad and onion rings. My husband selected a Smoked Pulled Pork SANDWICH ($10), which was served on a "signature-branded" bun with regular or spicy slaw (on the side) and with a bag of Lay's chips. All of our food was very good, and tasted fresh and homemade. The "branding" of the restaurant's logo on the bun was a fun touch, and we got a pleasant surprise in finding that the very tasty BBQ sauce on the tables was manufactured by GWB Hot Sauce in Clarksburg, WV (which we visit regularly to see a relative). Quantities were good for a filling lunch; we did not have leftovers for a brown bag. Two small comments: (1) my husband would've preferred a more generous helping of the slaw to put on his sandwich; and (2) it would be great to have a menu option that is vegetarian, perhaps a platter with three or four of the side dishes -- or at least showing a separate price for the sides on the menu. Ambiance. (4.5/5). The restaurant is country cute, with clean, well-spaced tables. Many of the tables were occupied while we were there for lunch but it didn't feel crowded. A few patrons seemed "local", and acknowledged the owner who was sitting with some buddies at one of the tables. The restroom was well-maintained. Service (4.5/5). There was only one (efficient!) waitress, handling in-restaurant and take-out orders, delivering food and drinks, wiping down tables, etc. Despite how busy she was, we felt taken care of. Parking, in a town of Louisa lot behind the restaurant, was free and easy. We will return.

Stopped for lunch. The good news is their brisket, green beans, and gator tots are very good…read more The chicken was not pulled but pulverized. It was tiny specs smaller than if it were ground. Made us wonder what parts they included. The BBQ sauce was just bad.

Closed, empty Stafford Va Big Bad W Pit BBQ despite website showing they're open todayread more

Do you know that this BBQ joint "Ain't nothing but the truth?"…read more This was my first time and definitively won't be the last. I ordered the Ribs with two sides, collard greens and cabbage. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly and the ribs meaty and tender. Ms. Dorcas was friendly and efficient and I gotta give a shout out to her Mama and the Grill Master. I was very pleased.

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.

Customer service was great,the customers were very conversational and excited even with the fact we…read morewere in line for over thirty minutes everyone was very respectful. I had the opportunity to suggest my favorites on the menu to guest who was coming for their first visit. I definitely get my moneys worth when I dine there. I have never been disappointed. Ready for my next meal there to enjoy.

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

I got the sausage plate ($15) with grits and onions rings and red neck egg roll ($10) It took about…read more10 mins for the egg rolls and another 40 mins for the main dish to come out unfortunately. The grits were really good and the onions rings were fried and battered really well. The sausage however was mediocre. The waitress was very apologetic and even threw in free dessert to make up for the slow service. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush so it was a nice gesture. I would come back and actually get a grit meal based on the side of grits that I had which were phenomenal. Overall I was happy with experience and would come back again. Food(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 9.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.3/10

I hate leaving reviews without pictures, but I was at a Weddingl Family Rehearsal Dinner…read more They came and set everything up in portable chafing dishes to keep it warm. We had a great selection of food, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Ribs, Baked Beans, Tater Tots with cheese and bacon, and a very nice cold pasta and veggie salad. There were rolls and biscuits and bottles of Jake's BBQ sauce. Everyone loved the food, the ribs were my favorite... I'm even bringing some leftovers in a cooler! I live 8-9 hours away! I can't wait to take another trip to Ashland and visit Jake's!

We stopped by this little place just of 360 between Aylett and Tappahannock. Stand-alone building…read moreat small crossroads on Howerton Road. Seating for 4-6 at most....and the BBQ was DELISH! The baked beans were awesome. Larry the owner was so nice - his main business is catering and this is his sole retail outlet. Very basic but neat, clean, good quality and value. Worth a visit! (Open mostly Thursday - Saturday).

The best BBQ ribs on the planet are just outside Tappahannock - in a small, lone 1-story…read morecinderblock building in the middle of open farmland. The real deal. Larry's BBQ, 4619 Howerton Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454. Totally worth the 2 1/2 hour ride thru the countryside to get there from DC. Go now. Your arteries won't be happy, but who cares? The rest of you will. We also should have gone there for burgers instead of the fancy burger joint in Tappahannock, which is like so many of the trendy places in the DC area. Long on high prices and short on good quality meat. Larry makes them with pure beef from the farm. If they're anything like the ribs (and I totally suspect they are) then we'll be in heaven - again. Next time we go to Middle Neck, we're making a beeline for Larry's BBQ and praying it will still be as down home as when we went there this Spring. And, oh yeah - the sides are KILLER. Enjoy!!!