This place is amazing! Delicious barbecue at great prices- what else do you need? The interior is small, nothing to write home about. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. We ordered take out lunch and it was super easy to place an order online and pick up. The lunch sandwiches were all around $12 and included a side. The standard barbecue sandwich was fantastic! The meat was so moist I didn't need any sauce. I'm a sucker for hush puppies and these were great! Can't wait for next time! read more

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Delicious fried okra, ribs, and green beans! 10/10 service was super friendly and employees staying busy by restocking and cleaning. Love it here read more

The Pig Shop - Brisket Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Brisket Meal - We love BBQ, and I love brisket, so I order it whenever we try a new BBQ place. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Dismayed is a better word. The brisket was overdone, tough, and OILY, which I have never encountered in all the brisket I've tried. You can see it soaked through the paper in the photo. It tasted like cooking oil and charcoal. My son's Mac n cheese was also oily. My husband's Nashville hot chicken sandwich was "Alright". Their cornbread is good, albeit cakey and sweet. read more

The Pig Shop - Brisket Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is a really nice spot, it's nice and spacious inside, the food is great! The service is amazing the lady taking orders is very nice and sweet. read more

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Absolutely fall off the bone ribs! Collards are so flavorful! Service was quick and the food hot. Great prices, will be coming back for more very soon! read more

The Pig Shop - 2 Meat Combo Two Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I was disappointed...i ordered a rack of ribs (no sauce) and a lb of brisket. The ribs came cut up and the brisket was sliced. Not sure why they do that. Also, I never thought to ask how they cook their ribs, because it's a BBQ shop. After eating a few ribs, I called and asked...they confirmed, their ribs are fried in oil. Ok, good to know...just not what I was wanting from a BBQ shop. I ate them anyway, but it was tough getting the meat off the bones...and very greasy. The brisket looked juicy, but was very dry, I think slicing it had something to do with that. Customer service was very nice. read more

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Wish I would have known about this place sooner! The customer service is outstanding! Everyone was so nice and making sure we were comfortable. The food came out quickly and hot. The flavors are amazing. The atmosphere is cute with decor and tables seat four. They also have To Go and Catering. We will continue to drive across the water for their food. The taste is authentic and much better than the BBQ places over here. Highly recommend the Hogzilla and the pork rinds. The fries are also great read more

The Pig Shop - Pork Rinds - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ordered to go from here and the portions were very small based on the price, not to mention they didn't provide much of any sauce... which really amplified the lack of flavor... I mean maybe dine in could he better but their to go option needs work.. read more

I am a frequenter of The Pig Shop. My absolute favorite dish is the pulled pork tacos. The mustard vinaigrette is excellent. The restaurant is always clean and the service is always fast. read more

Great dining area, very clean and organized. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious, the a la carte brisket options are great for those of you venturing into keto or paleo diets. Next time I'm gonna have to try some of their homemade desserts! read more

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this food is fire. the staff is so sweet. i will be back here. I have been coming here for couple years. consistently has stayed fire.

I truly enjoyed everything we ate; we got the Four Meat Combo with Four sides. We chose Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Green Beans & Baked Beans with a side of fried pickles. The young lady who took our order was so kind. We asked A LOT of questions as it was our first time there & we didn't know much about the menu. I typically look at Yelp reviews for first time visits but this was a moment when we were driving down the street talking about wanting BBQ but didn't know of anyplace & "viola" there was The Pig Shop. She patiently answered every question we asked. We even made a friend while waiting. He purchased a side of potato salad after overhearing us talk about not ordering it. I was concerned that it wouldn't be as good as my grandma's. He described it to me & I was wowed that it was exactly like hers. Then he said "yeah, I ordered you a side so you could try it." What a nice guy. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and have no complaints. Every dish was good! Our only regret is that we should have ordered 2 meals because one is really meant to feed 1 (maybe 2 with small appetites) and there were 4 of us. We will be returning next week because there are a couple other dishes we want to try. I plan on visiting The Pig Stop every time I'm in town visiting family. I'll update with photos next time! read more

So, The Pig Shop is by my church and children's school. They cater many of their functions and also have a booth at our Carnival. I had never been to their shop. I was having a hankering for bbq after church last Sunday, so I went in and ordered. Got one of their family packs. The lady at the register was very helpful and patient as I asked my questions. They also have a specials every day of the week. I chose the special, the Rooster sandwich, spicy (fried chicken sandwich with sauce and pickles) and the family pack of 1# of pulled pork, and 3 sides of potato salad, green beans, and mac n cheese. I got hush puppies as my side with the Rooster sandwich. And I ordered 3 slices of cornbread and a sweet tea. Both of those were definitely sweet (which was great!). I loved the way they were packaged to go. (For my OCD self, presentation and neatness are super important! LOL) The buns for the pulled pork were potato rolls not just regular hamburger buns which made them tastier. They gave a sample of all of their sauces, spicy vinegar, sweet, and regular bbq sauce, as well as some Texas Pete. I loved the combination of spicy vinegar and sweet bbq sauce on the pork. The potato salad was nice and sweet, although I love more tang, so I could have had a bit more pickles/relish in it. The green beans, yum! The way I like it. Soft and mushy and salty. The mac n cheese was the only thing that was just okay for me. I would have preferred it to have a thick layer of cheese on top or maybe a little bit more cheese period. I mixed green beans in it and that made them slightly better. The Spicy Rooster sandwich was very good. I will ask for more sauce on the sandwich or maybe on the side to add. It has its own sauce. Hush puppies were good but I probably would try the fries next time to see what they taste like. Overall, I really enjoyed everything and am excited to go back and try something else on the menu. Looking for good bbq on the Norfolk, VB, Chesapeake border? Look no further than the Pig Shop. read more

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Pretty decent bbq, good prices and staff is great. Pulled pork was great but the brisket was a little dry. Will be back again to try their other options. read more

We ordered the brisket at lunchtime and it fell apart in our mouths. Just the most delicious meat. The potato salad and Mac and cheese were perfect but I wish they had bigger servings for their sides at lunch. The staff were friendly and answered all of our questions. The dining area was simple and very clean but we didn't eat there. I highly recommend this establishment read more

Best thing on my platter was the role. The ribs are tiny and overcooked. They taste like the oven cooked ribs you can buy from the freezer section. The brisket is cooked well but it is flavorless. Won't be returning. read more

The Pig Shop - Ribs, Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love Checking out BBQ spots, it's like always on the hunt for the best! Well I'm still searching because this wasn't it. I had the chicken BBQ sandwich, grilled chicken, pork bbq, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. Chicken BBQ sandwich- chicken had BBQ sauce on it and it was a little too much. Customers should have the option to adding it themselves . But no smoke flavor so this was =2.5 Pork BBQ didn't have any flavor to it and the vinegar they offer was basically apple cider with black pepper, and BBQ sauce was just ok. It did have a good amount of smoke flavor so this gets = 3 Grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful, nice smoke flavor and was really enjoyable = 4 The sides were sides, nothing memorable. It could have been an off day but next time I want to try the ribs! The prices are pretty reasonable and pretty good specials. read more

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I was driving by and could smell the BBQ. The food was delicious, especially the brisket. The brisket is worth a visit. The building could be more noticeable and reminded me of the restaurant I visited in Carolina. I'm old school, and sweet collards are not my thing. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and I will return. read more

The only BBQ I will get in this area! It's so good everytime, I'm always shocked it's not busier when I come in. Clean and great service!

Great pork barbecue and sides! Restaurant very clean and friendly service! Always plenty of seating and easy parking too!

Restaurant was very clean and employees very friendly - prices were very reasonable. The reduced stars were due to my meal, the brisket was very dry - to dry to eat, which was disappointing since my meal was to go and I had to go back to work. The Mac and cheese were good as well as the potato salad. You can clearly see how dry the brisket was, so I don't understand why they would have put those pieces as the to go meal (?) read more

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I have started picking up dinner a couple of times a month at The Pig Shop. The bbq is tasty and has very little fat or other pieces I don't care to eat. The baked beans are delicious as is the Cole slaw. Tonight I also ordered 2 buns. They dated off and fresh. I normally get the one lb bbq, large baked beans and Cole slaw. It is enough for 2 people to have leftovers for 2 more meals. Staff is quick and friendly. The inside is always clean. read more

Finding a good BBQ place is a challenge on the East Coast, The Pig Shop has become my favorite. Tasty BBQ, great slaw and to die for onion rings w/Boom Boom sauce! BBQ is charcoal smoked giving a clean, light smoked flavor that you can't beat. Meat is tender and lean. I've never had a fatty, overpriced sandwich from this place. Prices are respectable and definitely not overpriced, as you see in a lot of joints. They have sweet and spicy sauces and Texas Pete's if you want more heat. I would actually like for them to include a hotter BBQ (I'm a sweet heat kind of gal) and bring my own bottle of Marie's Habanero (mild) sauce with me, just to add that extra heat and slice I crave. You have your choice of regular size (good for me, as it's not too big to finish) or a larger size, perfect for the guys or if you're very hungry! The cornbread is delicious! Almost a dessert. The slaw isn't overdressed with Mayo, is crisp and a slightly sweet tang from the apple cider vinegar mixed sparingly into it. You'll love it! The restaurant is very, very clean and I've never seen it dirty. I love and definitely appreciate that. It doesn't go unnoticed. It lends me to believe the kitchen is just as clean. I can recommend about everything on the menu. The Daily Specials vary from day to day and are priced so you can give them a try. Happy Hour specials (BOGO BBQ regular size Sandwiches) for an exceptional value. Staff is always friendly, helpful and welcoming. Traits I find almost obsolete in the restaurant/service industries nowadays. You actually feel like they appreciate your business and want you to come back. I cant find anything I don't like about this restaurant. Small, family owned business. read more

Probably the best brisket around, barbecue was very good as well. And the sides are amazing. I have not tried the ribs or the chicken yet but I'm sure they're just as good. read more

Great service and food so much so it is our new go-to BBQ place even though it is a bit of a drive for us.

Not sure why it is so difficult to have an updated menu online. When you look online at daily specials and then go there in person the Saturday daily special was 3.00$ more than advertised. It's not a written rule; however a restaurant should do its best to keep the customer advised of the price of items particularly when the prices have been raised . read more

We're do I start with this place. Food is above outstanding. The smoke chicken is the best and no one else does it better. The sides are fresh are perfect. The staff makes stuff you have everything you need and always gives a thank you when you leave (a rare though these days). Another must try and will guarantee you will be a fan. read more

Service was fast and courteous, but the brisket and chicken were dry and small. I really wanted to like this place, but it really seemed like they gave us the brisket that was leftover from the weekend. The flavor was alright, but it was so dry and tough. Also, for the price of the two meat and side meal, the portions were incredibly small. The chicken was about the size of my palm, and the few slices of brisket were so dry that it literally curled up. The sides of Mac and cheese and potato salad were also not that good. Safe to say, I do not recommend this place for good bbq. read more

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#19/2020 I debated all weekend long if I should review my first (and possibly my only) visit here. I came to the conclusion that the likeliness of me returning is low so I still wanted to share. First of all, I've heard and read many good things about this place and it's been bookmarked for a long time. Well, under the name "Mobile Pig-nic & Catering" anyway. It was quite a hike from where we live in Virginia Beach so to make this trip for dinner we had high hopes. Upon arriving and parking, my man and I debated on getting out or going somewhere else. Even during the ride there we weren't 100% sure this was the place we wanted to go but we kept trucking anyway. I finally said "We're here now, let's just go in, plus it looks nice in there!" We shoulda listened to our starving guts and walked out because it did not smell like barbecue whatsoever inside. It smelled good, don't get me wrong, it just smelled really clean! Fabuloso clean! That's a #1 indicator if the restaurant does not smell like food, it's probably not fresh. I mean, you can't miss a barbecue joint! The girl at the counter was super nice and super sweet and it's not her fault the food came out blah and nasty. She's not the cook. I opted for the 2-Meat platter: brisket and half rack of ribs with collard greens and mac 'n cheese and a slice of corn bread. My man got the same except switched the brisket and mac'n cheese for barbecue chicken and potato salad. (Now, I have to tell you, almost all of Virginia *does not* know how to make brisket! It's not their specialty. There is just only ONE place in the 757 who knows and they're in Norfolk, btw.) Living in Texas made me a brisket expert, lol! Ever since leaving the Great State of Texas and I see brisket on the menu anywhere, I just have to try it in hopes of finding a close winner. And every time I'm disappointed!!! (Except at that one place in Norfolk.) Anyway.... As soon as the food got to the table, I already knew I was going to be hungry still. The second I laid my eyes on my brisket, I wanted to vomit. I could not believe what I was looking at. It was gray, it was old and stale looking, it was tough & dry AF, and it was a disgrace. Where was the fat? Why wasn't it glistening? I didn't have the heart to tell the girl I don't want it. She didn't even ask how was everything was because maybe then I woulda said something. And the ribs?! Zero smoke flavor. It was straight up boiled or oven baked. No flavoring, no smoke ring, no nothing. What the heck were all those smokers doing outside then? It was obvious they weren't used that day. The best part of our meal were the corn bread, the white bread, and the 90's R&B music. The positives were that it's a local business and I love that. The prices are reasonable. The place is so cute and so clean. They have their own parking lot, too! Definitely not in a rush to go back and definitely don't recommend at this time. Such a shame to call themselves a barbecue joint and nothing about it was barbecue. read more

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Ya'll gather round, hear? I worked for a company from 2005-2010 that used the catering services from Mobile Pignic for numerous employee events and when I tell you that they are TOP NOTCH from customer service to food quality!!! I HAVE NOT EVER had smoked/grilled chicken so delicious. I mean seriously. I don't know what they do to the chicken but it is seriously amazing. And the BRISKET!!!! Melt in your mouth goodness. They had kind of fallen off of my radar because before now, it was rare that I was on their side of Chesapeake, however my NEW EMPLOYER used their catering services today for an appreciation picnic and everything was as I remember it! So excited that their service nor their food quality NOT CHANGED since I last had it in 7 years!!! The chicken is still nothing short of amazing (I'm telling you if I can get my greasy hands on the recipe it is going to be ON AND POPPING) and the pulled pork (some of ya'll call it barbecue) was delicious! Of course, I had mine with their homemade coleslaw and mild sauce. I am stuffed yet I am online on their website right now trying to think of what I can get to take home for dinner. If you love grilled or smoked meat, this place is a MUST! read more

The Pig Shop - CHICKEN! - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Absolutely amazing BBQ every time!!! We had the pleasure of having a picnic in our trunk as a day date, and it was very hard NOT to share my ribs with my husband. One of our favorite local spots! read more

The Pig Shop - Barbeque Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Was tipped off to the place by a friend. It did not disappoint. Tucked away on Indian River Rd, near Military Hwy, it's easy to miss. It's located near the bowling alley, but on the opposite side of the street. This place is another top local bbq spot that you need to add to your list of places to try. I ordered the two meat sampler to get a sense of their menu. The pork barbeque was excellent. It is served eastern North Carolina style, meaning finely chopped pulled pork shoulder. It was tender, moist, with just the right amount of smokiness. It paired excellently with their spicy vinegar barbeque sauce. Also delightful was their cole slaw, eastern nc barbeque's natural partner. It was creamy, fresh, and delicious, with a nice hint of sweetness. It and the spicy barbeque were a perfect combination. I also had the smoked beef brisket. Although not close to the best I've had locally, it was very good. It had a nice smokiness and was not at all dried out, which can be a problem with brisket. It was leaner and cut thinner than I prefer with brisket, and did not have the tasty outer bark I look for in Texas-style brisket. I don't think that was their intention, it's just my personal preference of style. Be sure to check in on Yelp before you order and a 10% discount coupon will pop up! Overall, an excellent little place, that appears to have started as a catering operation. I recommend the Pig Shop, the golden age of Hampton Roads barbeque continues! read more

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I had the chicken and cheeseburger The cheeseburger had double meat and a lot to eat chicken nice and tender cooked well You have to get fast before they sell out because it so good it sell out fast The cheeseburger was so big I couldn't finish it that say a lot friendly service I recommend try the cheeseburger and chicken Ian's treat yourself to carrots cake it is delicious read more

Food was good i wish the gave you bbq sauce to go with the meat tho tbh it was lowkey a little bit of food for the price

Ordered on Uber eats and there were no hush puppies in my order and instead they put 1 single Hawaiian roll. The "brisket" was very tough and tasted like it was made several days prior and lacked flavor. The ribs were hard, tough and didn't taste good at all. I asked for utensils with my meal as well and there was none at all. Will not be eating here again. read more

The Pig Shop used to cater our annual company cookout every year. I so looked forward to their grilled chicken, it was the best I ever had. Recently I went by there to get some chicken. Unfortunately they had sold out. They had a large party right before I arrived. I ordered ribs instead for the first time. I was underwhelmed! For one, they were not hot. I'm not sure if they had been sitting for awhile since it was evening, but I would have thought they would have at least warmed them more. The taste was okay but baked on the Chicken, I was expecting so much more. The size of the half slab seemed small (about 5 maybe 6 ribs) but it could also be because I haven't had ribs in quite some time. I do plan to try the Chicken again. I may even give the ribs another go. This time I will go earlier. Update: I tried the Chicken again. I love the smoked smell of it. I made the mistake of opening the carryout container while I was in the car (you can eat in). That made for a long ride home. I'm glad to say the taste matched the smell...it was delicious! As odd as it may sound, I also recommend their applesauce. When I ordered it with the ribs previously, I thought I ordered baked apples. When I tasted it, I was pleasantly surprised! read more

Worst customer service ever . The woman who rung me up today was so rude to me . I asked them to take off one side because of their extreme prices . (They're so expensive) and she got attitude with me and was mumbling under her breathe about me to the other associate. I feel super disrespected and she needs to learn how to talk to customers. If you want rude customer service and expensive food this is the place for you. read more

I'm a truck driver and I've had brisket all over the United States. The brisket here, is the worst I've ever had, it's dry, no flavor and tough. If you ate it with your eyes closed, you would be confused, taste like pork and beef. My ticket was number 97 The ribs are good though. The beans and potato salad were decent. read more

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Where do I start, I wanted to enjoy my birthday with great food that I didn't have to wonder if it would be what I expected. One of my sons reminded me that delivery was available with catering. Ordering was easy and delivery turned out to be a breeze but the customer service and the food taste was absolutely GRAND!! The manager Ray is such a nice guy and knows exactly what your asking for very accommodating with special touches added in to make things perfect. That personalized attention couldn't have been better, Thank you Ray!!! Now the food the chicken thighs were of course grilled to perfection,ribs not sauced as asked dry rubbed tender exact amount of pull so that nothing is in your teeth but grilled just right. Also the pulled pork seasoned and with vinegar to perfection as well. Greens, tossed salads and cake... The smell was amazing and I can only say best place Ever! Once Again Thank you!! I was a customer before they remodeled and the taste has Not changed "Love that"!! Great place, I just wish the grilled goodness was closer to my house. I'd Always eat correctly because it's grilled!! read more

From the start of our engagement my fiancé & I have wanted BBQ at our casual beach wedding. My maid of honor recommended Pig-Nic from a wedding she had recently attended & raved that it was the best BBQ she had ever had. I started emailing with their sales dept who was very quick, friendly, & detailed with my questions. We knew we would have to try for it for ourselves before the big day & took my future mother-in-law over this past week to sample their goods. We ordered the sampler & oh my was it a ton of food for only $15! For our 3 meats we picked the ribs, pulled pork, & brisket. For our sides we ordered the mac & cheese, collard greens, & baked beans. We also added a side of their cinnamon apples. Everything was delicious!! I'm talking the BEST collard greens I have EVER had. We were sold & couldn't be happier that they will be feeding our guests on our wedding day. Of course they're great for your catering needs, but it's take out only inside. They men at the counter were very friendly & helpful. read more