I eat a lot of BBQ on the road, and often when walking in it seems it will be a leap of faith regarding the cleanliness of many BBQ restaurants. TLP was clean, bright and modern. Our server, Ginger, was helpful and kind answering any of my questions. Food came out hot, fast and was absolutely delicious. All was excellent, but the wings were certainly the star of the show - thank goodness I had the good sense to get a small order and share them with my buddy! read more

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It's now officially a tradition y'all ... a van load of folks from the north (New Jersey to be specific.) travel to Kentucky on a mission trip with the reward being an incredibly delicious meal at Three Li'l Pigs Barbecue on our return trip. We discovered Three Li'l Pigs perhaps because it is conveniently located off of I-81 whether you are traveling north like us or south. So, you travellers this is a location for some GREAT Q!! I've lost track of how many years we've stopped but we've had Ginger wait on us more than once. You've got to start with the fried pickles but after those are devoured just go your own way. Sauces are fantastic but the hot is HOT (I buy bottles for home every year because I love superb hot sauce with a kick!). Not even sure where to start on the food so let's just say it's all delicious ... service is wonderful... the outdoor patio comforting ... And, if you are like me you hate getting back on the road but we will be back next year!! Oh, don't forget to buy a bottle or two of their peach ketchup you'll use it up by next year!! Oh ... FYI there's a "KID MENU" for kids 12 and under AND 65 & over that includes a lil pig bbq sandwich and more!! Great idea for older kids with limited budgets who are not that hungry. read more

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I'm a foodie from the south and I know BBQ. I had the St Louis Dry Rub Ribs. Absolutely perfectly cooked. Succulent but not greasy with plenty of flavor. I had a taste of the Smoked Salmon. Again, perfect. What hit me was the sides. Grilled asparagus, and the Cole Slaw was not so sweet. And the salads with house made dressing are over the top. Corn and Gorgonzola (big hunks) with Creamy Italian Dressing did the trick and then some. I was able to eat not even half of my salad. The price is reasonable and the service is attentive. Thank you, Three Li'L Pigs and all your humans for a really good meal. read more

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Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque was the perfect stop on our long drive. We stopped in for dinner just as a big storm was rolling in, and it was a packed house. After eating there I can definitely see why! Everything from the sweet tea to the buffalo chicken rangoons to the bbq Cuban sandwich and even the fried oreos with cinnamon ice cream was absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, even helping us decide what to get when everything was sounding good. The food was fresh and tasty, the service was great, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. I would definitely stop by for dinner again. read more

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Today me and my family went to this restaurant I guess I was expecting more then what I expected me and my husband got the Jamaican jerk sandwich the one side we got the house salad there was nothing to do a back flip over 3 small Pieces of pork cut into medallion pieces of meat. A very small house salad I was a EMT would drop off Patience. Off at Carrington place nursing home and was wanting to go here for many years and finally had the opportunity to go today. The waitress we had. She was not so Friendly.. She was telling us to pretty much To hurry up what we needed to order. What did Want to. drink cause? She really didn't want to do her job. The building was okay inside was nice. The bathroom was okay. I will show you the pictures. read more

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The team was incredibly welcoming and attentive. They even provided a water bowl for our puppies and made sure they felt right at home. Highly recommend! read more

The food and service was really good. I'm not a barbecue fan, but they had a lot of non bbq options. My partner loves bbq and said theirs was great. Good, affordable options for everyone. read more

I am from Atlanta. We decided to go out to dinner tonight and wanted barbecue. Three Li'l Pigs is a favorite of ours when we are in town. The food was great The service was great Good ambience Good selection on the menu. The prices were fair Dessert was outstanding. What more could I ask for? read more

Stopped during a road trip for lunch. Food and service were good. Sadly we didn't get the chance to really dive into some bbq as we still had 3 hours in our drive and well, you'll understand why. But we'll definitely make it our mid-way stop on future trips. read more

Stopped two nights ago on our way south on I-81 to visit the in-laws. It was an outstanding experience. Everyone was very nice, food was great, prices weren't bad, and they got us in and out of there quickly. I was particularly impressed with the waitress' street smarts picking up that we were on the road, her confirming that we didn't want to linger, and her keeping things moving so we got in and out quickly. I asked the waitress, and she confirmed that Interstate travelers are a decent part of their customer base. If you are one, I can't promise you that you will get the same when you want to get in and out quickly, but it was like 30 minutes from when we walked in until when we were driving away, which is AMAZING for a full-service restaurant. There is good flexibility in the menu with the sides, so everyone will get what they want. This is a keeper for us, and we will be going back on future trips up and down I-81. read more

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BBQ is one of my favorite foods, and I'm always on the lookout for great BBQ restaurants. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that a restaurant with the name of one of the best and oldest children's classic books wood also have one of the best BBQ food that I have ever tasted. Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque was truly a pleasant discovery. Located in the picturesque Botetourt County in Daleville, Virginia, I believe it has the valleys best hickory-smoked, slow-cooked barbeque. My friend and I arrived at the place on a Tuesday early evening. Since it is located in the corner of a modern looking strip mall, there were plenty of parking spaces where to park. The inside of the building has a high ceiling with hardwood floors and walls all around, as well as large windows all around the front and side of the building where an outdoor seating area on top of a nicelooking wooden deck. Outside the main door was a sign with the daily Specials. When you enter you find the Host's table and next to it an area for t-shirts and other items for sale. The restaurant was almost totally full on the inside, but there were still plenty of outdoor patio available tables. The host greeted us with a friendly smile and asked us if we wanted to sit outdoors. I told her that we preferred to wait for an indoor table (because it was very hot outside). So she took us to one of the two booths still empty. It seems that a group of people were having a reunion there. My friend and I both ordered from the Daily Specials the Fried Pork Shop Sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries, and I a side of seasoned pigtail fries. As an appetizer, we ordered chicharrones (pork rinds). These were good, but I was expecting more crispy fried pig skin with meat and fat, like those found in Latin restaurants. Nevertheless, I didn't let this disappoint me. The Fried Pork Chop Sandwich was amazingly delicious as well as the seasoned pigtail and sweet potato fries. The waitress provided excellent customer service and came to check on us several times. For dessert, my friend ordered the Fried Cheesecake with a scoop of Cinnamon Ice Cream, and I ordered the Peanut Butter Pie with a scoop of the Cinnamon Ice Cream on the side. They booth looked wonderful and tasted amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone reading this review and plan on returning real soon. This is the best compliment one can give a restaurant. read more

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Wow! After a long day of yard work, we got here at 8 pm. We each ordered bbq dinners with two sides, and one of the sides choices was Brunswick stew. And our server ( Kadence) made the brilliant suggestion of bringing our stew as an appetizer. Oh, my! It was perfect after a chilly day of pruning, etc. The hush puppies were *excellent* Hubby got ribs and I got pork tenderloin. I'm bringing home much of my pork -yummy lunch tomorrow! read more

Do not sleep on this little BBQ spot. Very creative and innovative. The BBQ chicken Rangoon was absolutely amazing! Wasn't expecting those to be as good as they were! My husband and I both had the wings and had they been fried just a touch crispier they would have been absolutely perfect!! The sauces were lit! They each had a very nice distinct flavor. Sometimes sauces tend to taste the same but not here. The restaurant was little but super cute! I loved the cool light fixture in the middle of the restaurant. The service here is also top notch! We never waited for anything. She was super fast and friendly. I really wish we lived closer to this area bc this would definitely become one of our local spots. read more

Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque - Yummy yummy wings! Could have used a little more crisp but other than that they were perfect! - Barbeque Near Me - Daleville, Virginia

WOW. I walked in in the morning on the way through town and stopped in. I ordered a BBQ sandwich for $6 and it came out quickly. Super loaded with meat and was filling. For the price to quality ratio, this place was excellent! 5/5! Will swing by again if I get the chance. read more

So nostalgic! Ugh I love this place! Food rocks. Service is fab! If I'm ever driving through- I'm stopping!!! Classic looking bbq joint. Always clean and bright! read more

Stopped on the way through town on a road trip. It was over a week ago now and we've been eating out for a week straight, so I don't remember every detail but I remember we did enjoy the food, and it came out quickly. The potato salad was mayo based, nice and dilly. The ribs were pretty good, not GOAT but perfectly serviceable. I think hubs got pulled pork and opinion about the same. Sorry it's not super detailed but mainly I'm doing this so I remember next time we drive through to stop here again. Table service, but still casual, big patio and plenty of indoor seating. If you want to sit in a chair that Bush Sr. sat in, this is your place (hubby said he should have taken that chair and farted in it, but YMMV). read more

In a lightning trip south, I was in need of a BBQ fix and this place was awesome. Had a lovely day to sit outside and enjoy the bottomless true-Southern sweet tea. I had the chicken sandwich with potato salad and a half order of hush puppies (they were so good I could have eaten 8, but I was trying to show some restraint!). The meat was perfectly smoked and piled high. I went with the KC BBQ sauce, which has a bit of a kick to it - heaven! The potato salad portion was generous (seriously, some places in the midwest give you sides in those tiny slaw bowls). This was nicely contained in a sandwich - sized paper boat and had just the right amount of crunch and sauce (plus super cute tiny cubes of potato). The slaw was spot on. I wish I had taken a picture, but I was too hungry to pause! Will definitely stop by if ever in this area again! read more

Great barbecue and generous portions. It's been a stopping point for us for years. We travel from PA back to NC after visiting family. We typically leave around 4:00 am and by the time we hit Daleville, VA. We are so hungry. Glad they open early. Well worth the wait. read more

The restaurant itself was fine but the bbq had no flavor. Very bland. Tried the bbq nachos and was not great and barely chips to match with a heaping amount of sour cream that was plopped on top. Hush puppies were fine nothing to rave about. We ordered burgers and pulled chicken and pork. Pulled pork and chicken NO FLAVOR , dry and was definitely expecting better from reviews. The burgers were fine and fries were good. Nice crispy and not soggy. Over all I would Not recommend for food - service was great. Young lady was prompt and made sure the table was clear and drinks full. read more

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Great job on a catered lunch. Had everything ready to go and packaged well. Food was really good and enjoyed by all.

I got a brisket meal with a baked potato and tots, my mother got bbq burrito and my father got the pork tacos. And we got wings. The wings were easy the best thing we got. My brisket was dry and the pork tacos were tiny pieces of dry pork. We both thought it was going to be pulled pork tacos. Tots were great and the ranch reminded me of wing stop ranch. It took us 40 mins to get our food. For the price I would rather go to mission bbq. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Decent pulled chicken. Sauces where more vinegar based which is regional, I believe. Hush puppies, per my husband, are best he has ever had. Dining tables configured weird so hard to accommodate crowds. read more

Tasty stop as we pass by heading south on a road trip. Ordered ahead and online worked super easy. Thought we would carry out and keep trucking, but the deck is cute so we stayed and ate out with our dog. Staff was ++ friendly. Lots of food for the money. read more

We ordered takeout from here because of all the good reviews, and since we're just passing through, it seemed like a safe bet. So I guess I'll start with the good. For the food we could eat, it was good. And we got to try about half our order. All the sides had exploded in the paper bag and the bottoms of the containers had fallen out, so they leaked everywhere. Which is sad, I might have enjoyed them if they had given us silverware to eat it with. They did not. Which means we also couldn't eat the cobbler we ordered. We did manage to pick apart the chicken with our fingers, and it was good, but the wings needed more sauce. They were over fried and fairly flavorless. The hush puppies are tasty though. Speaking of dessert, I just realized that it was at the bottom of the bag that had the potato salad and Cole slaw, which exploded, so that got drenched in dressing and ruined. Guess we didn't need the silverware since nothing we ordered survived their packing. read more

Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Daleville, Virginia

Purposefully got the big platter to take more than half home for the next night. It was excellent! And the sauce (tomato based) is great. I like vinegar on my pulled pork, so that, along with the sauce, made the night complete. Be sure to ask for sauce to take home! read more

Good BBQ here while vacationing in Virginia but I love BBQ so there you go. Had a delicious dinner here with family, Hope to be back next year when I visit again. read more

The atmosphere was cool inside, small inside and was not offered to sit outside. The food was pretty good, and the bbq nachos were good but were lacking a bit of meat and bbq sauce. My meal was decently priced and good in flavor. Bathrooms were kinda mid tbh. Merch was sick. The lack of Mac n cheese on the menu was quite upsetting. We drove an hour to eat here so I have no opinion currently as to whether or not it was worth it. The building is also connected to what looks like a shopping center which is a little weird for a bbq joint. Was greeted nicely but not told goodbye on the way out. Employees were just sitting at the bar while others did work. Waitress was really good. read more

Shea was the nicest, most patient waitress ever. She made my friends and I feel so comfortable and accommodated after a long drive. She also ID'd me, which made me love her right away. My buffalo wings were the best I've ever had in my whole life. I've never seen so much chicken on a buffalo wing, and the spice level was perfect. I ordered 10 wings thinking I might still be hungry, and I couldn't even make it to five without having to get a to-go container. Both glasses of Chardonnay were delicious. My friend loved his craft beer, too. Everyone around the table enjoyed their dinners. When no one at the table knew exactly what Brunswick stew was, Shea brought a sample for all of us. The peanut butter pie I had after dinner was so delicious it was painful. So rich, creamy and loaded with flavor. When we enjoyed ourselves, Shea was pleased. Everyone working with so kind, attentive and trying to enhance our experience. They clearly do a great takeout business, too! We would return anytime. read more

Wow, this is some good barbeque!! We needed to stop for an early lunch on our way back from Roanoke to Charlotte. Did a quick search and Three Li'l Pigs sounded amazing. I was correct, this restaurant was soooo good!! We arrived right after they opened and they were still kind of setting up and getting ready but the service was still really good. We had a tomato based pork sandwich, a jerk sandwich, sides of hush puppies and brunswick stew. Everything single thing was delicious. We wish we were hungrier so we could have had more. We will be back here next time we are in the area without a doubt. read more

We went to this place on the way to Tennessee. The waitress was super sweet/nice. But seamed a bit surprised when we told her we were from NoVA and just driving through. I got the Virginia Style BBQ sandwich (although they do have the Carolina - vinegar-based sandwiches as well). It was very good. They make their own sauce and it was pretty tasty. The Carolina-based, is not too strong. The hush puppies were awesome. Crunchy and soft in the middle. Really good. We also had pork nachos, which were not something I would typically order. But I'm glad I did. Definitely a good treat. They have a nice outside patio, but it was a bit cold for us at the time. The 3 pigs logo was also pretty neat. read more

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Excellent food and service. Got the vinegar pulled pork, cole slaw and tater salad. Definitely recommend you give them a try for either carry out or eating inside. Good barbecue is hard to pass up. read more

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Ribs were a little tough but flavorful nonetheless. I'm used to baby-backs. Otherwise, food and service was excellent.

Disappointed in the food this visit. Pulled pork was very dry. More like jerky than the normal pulled pork. Broccoli was microwaved and burned. Hush puppies were raw. This place is hit and miss. read more

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Horrible horrible service! Please don't waste your time! You'll be waiting 30-45 minutes for a reheat on premade food! And please don't go during your lunch hour, you will waste your whole lunch waiting and not get to eat! Exactly what happened to me, and when I spoke To the bartender, she stated my food be ready in 15 minutes. Below are receipts on when I ordered my food and when I was given my refund, 36 minutes waiting! I was just giving a shoulder shrug about it, and a refund! Not how you handle a restaurant or your business! read more

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Found this place from the I-81 road sign but it isn't visible from the street if you're not from the area (it's in center behind Wendy's and Bojangles.). I found their bbq chicken in SC mustard to be quite tasty along with the Buffalo chips side and the slaw. The service was quick and attentive and I was back on the road within 20 minutes and full for $14. Will absolutely try to plan for it on future trips through the area. read more

Great flavor, quality of meat, relaxing place to have a little snacky von schnacky. The fries are well seasoned and crispy.

The food is delicious and the service is always great. Kind staff and a fun place to have lunch! Especially the patio has a really nice vibe. read more

Food was very good. We were on a trip and got there a little late but they stayed open to let us finish. Very friendly staff and good variety of beer. read more

Great BBQ. I had the pulled pork sandwich with the tomato BBQ sauce. Cole slaw was the perfect amount of vinegar and not sugary. Atmosphere is clean and open area. Great outside seating. Definitely will go back. read more

Great ambiance and decent customer service. The food was great quality, but the flavor was lacking a little for my tastes. Definitely worth a visit though, I definitely recommend. It's surprisingly hard to find tasty bbq around here, so it's definitely great for the area. Inside was nice and clean, and they have a great selection of beer. read more