Finally had the opportunity to go to this restaurant a couple months ago. The food was great especially for the price nice flavor the brisket was nice and tender. The staff was very friendly and had a couple of cocktails from the bar and they were good. I would definitely recommend, this restaurant read more

The food was cold and very dry. Between the ribs and nachos it was nothing special. The waitress was very nice.

Another spot we wouldn't have tried without the help of Yelp! Never afraid to try a new BBQ joint, especially when there is Brisket on the menu! Fairly plain interior of what was surely a residential building in a former life, as you may expect in a "joint" which specializes in BBQ. It may have been a bad day in the kitchen, but regardless I think a 5 yrs old could fry better! Look at the picture of what we were served as fried green tomatoes! Notice that 1 of the 5 didn't have any breading! These tomatoes were obviously so wet that the breading couldn't stick. What are supposed to be "Green" tomatoes were really actually a yellow pink color. Not a single grain of salt! No favor at all expect the heavy oil favor in what became breading chips once it fell of the tomatoes. The box mix hush puppies were burned, and looked the color of a deep fried meatball! Pulled pork was decent, remoistened with what tasted like a classic Carolina vinegar based Sauce. Brisket: Thick, hand cut slices = 10 Pre cut and held, moistened to order = 4 Not basted during the smoking process = 5 No Crust or evidence of a rub = 5 Smoke ring, smoke flavor = 7 Portion size = 8 Sides were respectable, but shouldn't have been better than the BBQ! read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Poorly fried, not green tomatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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I like the place always good service and barbecue. I travel a lot so I've been to some of the best barbecue places in the country, this isn't the best but it's not bad either. It also doesn't hurt that it's 10 min from my house. read more

Food was great - portions big and totally delicious! We sat outside was warm but on a Saturday night with a good singer providing love music was really nice - will plan to go back! read more

Excellent Food all around, from the BBQ to sides Went with a large group and everything was correct, friendly staff and nice setting. read more

As the story goes... we spent the weekend in Virginia Beach? Well my school chum suggested to stop by her family BBQ restaurant, if we drove through Williamsburg, Va on the way home? Getting up early we had time for a light breakfast, so after driving a while we stopped for lunch. We were the first customers of the day and were greeted warmly. We started with the sweet tea and they had my wife hooked. Cracklings, skins,or pork rinds? Two Drummers version is so smacking with a hint of sweet in the seasoning. Porky crunchy goodness. You can eat a whole bag by yourself! Delicious crispy hush puppies, fried green tomatoes. Collard greens top notch. Perfectly seasoned coming out of a restaurant. They eat greens whoever cooked? Now to the proteins ribs and chicken. I lived in Virginia for 4 years and never experience good BBQ? 30 years later... wow!!! Smoked tender joy. No sauce needed... the chicken may be the best that I have ever eaten? Cheers to Two Drummer!!! This establishment is worth the visit. We took home 4 bags of the pork rinds! read more

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Last night we dined here before heading home. I was looking for a local smokehouse that have menus that is not as usual. Their menu pass though. We had their pork rinds that came out hot from the pan or oven, love the zest of lemon and pepper on it. The fried oysters was delectable! Of course they have the brunswick stew which I had and it was so tasty and soooo delicious!!!! My spouse had their soup of the day, prime rib potato soup, that was yummy!!! And for our entree we ordered 3 smoked meats, pork belly, brisket, and ribs added a side of collard greens and mashed potatoes. It was heaven for all these meats! And for finale, the homemade bread pudding. All were excellent, the food, ambience and service! Make sure you dine here when you're in Williamsburg VA area! read more

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We had a very large party, and the accommodations that they set up for us perfect. The staff was kind and anticipatory of all our needs. Most importantly the food was amazing with lots of options and came out in a timely manner! 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a great res experience with even greater bbq!! read more

Service too slow. Music too loud. Food burned and cold. What has happened to my favorite spot? Have dined there since it opened. Never again. read more

In the area on vacation and wanted BBQ. We picked this restaurant due to positive reviews, and we had a coupon from the resort. We were very happy with our selection!! Food was great. Service was great. Highly recommend!! read more

Mac and cheese slaps, Tenders are great, tuna bites are satisfying, I like the sweet potato fries better than the regular fries, you can get wings too, cornbread, you name it and they probably have it, brisket, steak, burgers, special drinks, visit two drummers for an amazing experience... some nights they have a band playing music read more

Ordered a Chicken and Brisket plate. Meat was dry, like it had sat for a few days and then warmed in an oven. Hush Puppies were large and very good. Cornbread was warm, and pretty good. Cole Slaw was very good, but drier than I am used to. Would not recommend this place to anyone, as the service was poor and ignored me, even though I sat at the Bar. read more

Best bbq meal I've had! I was born and raised in Texas and two drummers smokehouse beats any bbq in Texas! The sides are awesome and the servers are very efficient. It was crowded during my visit but service was fast and friendly. The meals are enough for 2 people! read more

We came with a larger group for a scheduled lunch. Our table was ready and had no problem getting seated. Our wait staff was friendly and attentive. Refills came quick. Food was good. Personally, pulled pork was a little on the sweet side but taste was good. The food was hot and fresh. Portions were large. Would definitely recommend going and we'll be back. read more

Wow I! What a great place tucked away kind of in the middle of nowhere. Ribs, bbq, all were fantastic, and the place is dog friendly as well, (outside on the patio of course). I was very impressed. read more

first I will let you know the staff was great... its downhill from there. The hush puppy's were fantastic... I ordered the chopped steak. it was burnt on the outside and raw and mushy on the inside. The mac and cheese really needs help. My friend ordered the fried catfish. She said it was awful. I tried it and I literally spit it back into my napkin. Her beer batters fries were good just needed more seasoning. overall I will not go back. They did remove our meals from the check which was very kind however the food was absolutely terrible. read more

Really good barbecue and it is in a small country town. People are very friendly and they have some good beers on tap.

Just had THE best Thanksgiving dinner of my nearly 50 years of life. Every part of the meal was superb. The turkey was flavorful, moist and delicious. The brisket tender and flavorful. Every side was amazing- stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy and the butternut squash bisque were amazing. Every person in our family including my picky children loved it all right down to the pumpkin pie. Highly recommend!! read more

Searched for a place for burgers close by and we found this place. Wife ordered the cast iron burger and me the smokehouse burger. Amazing and juicy. We ordered the Mac and cheese and it was so fresh and cheesy. We are def coming back often. read more

Really nice local joint. Super friendly staff. Food is always good. Depending on the time of day there can be a wait - but it is worth it. Highly recommend. read more

Met a friend here last night, first time but won't be the last!! I'll make the trip from Richmond every week. The barbecue is awesome in every way. The brisket had a perfect smoke ring. Our server Latoyia, turned me onto the cheese grits, made to order in a cast iron skillet and the most perfect greens cooked with ham hock. Checking out the tables around us, I'm going to order one of everything next time! The portions are huge too. Most people took home a to go box. These people really know country barbecue!' read more

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Great service and good food. Everything came out quick and hot. The cornbread and mashed potatoes were amazing and the Cherry Smoked Pork was so tender and flavorful. Definitely recommend read more

I LOVED the smokey flavor of the BBQ. And the collards were some of the best I've had. Reasonable prices, huge portions and friendly staff...what more could I ask for? I came here for a late lunch with my mother. She had the homemade Brunswick Stew, which was amazing. Nice big juicy pieces of chicken and pork in there and a really flavorful broth. I had the Cherry Smoked Pork plate, which came with a huge portion of BBQ (see photo) that was smokey and moist, and two sides. I went with the hushpuppies and collards- both were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed the salty flavor the bacon provided for the greens. We started with an order of the butternut squash fries, which were ok...I guess for "fries" I prefer crunchy to soft. Atmosphere was casual and friendly. Nice pit stop and (in my opinion) a more enjoyable experience all-around than the always-packed Pierce's. read more

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----Let me give ya a little back ground before I start my review. We are from Chester, VA traveled to Williamsburg in plans to go to Captain George's but it's valentines weekend and it was SLAMMED and too COLD to wait outside. So we decided to go home disappointed after trying a few restaurants with ridiculous waits.---- On the way home Two drummers popped up on my Yelp app, with so many good reviews we decided to stop. Sweet tea was great! We tried the sample platters (Jr.- pick twoOr Sr.-pick three). The ribs were flavorful but a bit tough, the brisket was FANTASTIC, chicken was nice and moist! The greens with bacon were pre-vingared so if you're not one to put that on them I would pass, I still found them very good nevertheless! Mac and cheese, cornbread, green beans, Brunswick stew were also hits at the table. ***To the point? We traveled and expect unlimited seafood, ended up here and went home full, satisfied and money in our pockets! WIN WIN! ****** read more

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I love this place and tell all my customers to eat there and sit at the bar so Danny can help them. He's the greatest!

We stopped in for lunch and we were surprised at how great the food was, especially the hushpuppies. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Our waitress Latoya was fantastic....she was friendly and very personable. Overall a very nice experience. read more

ABSOLUTELY A MUST STOP! The food came out fast, hot and was wonderful in flavor! The Collars/ bacon had me wonder it might if my Mom was in the kitchen! I had the pulled pork. I couldn't eat it all! My Frat Brother has the 1/2 slab of ribs, collars and a side of rice, he took his to go too! The Staff was very welcoming. Going forward, I'll make Two Drummers Smokehouse a regular stop!! read more

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When with the two piece combo (chicken and ribs). Chicken was fine but the ribs were a lotta dry. Sides give it an extra half star but I can't figure out how to give 3.5. Grits are amazing and so were the collards, sweet potato fries. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Dry rib not dry rub. - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

Excellent Q, even as takeout. We would have had to drive 25 minutes to eat here, but due to Covid, they were happy to deliver; even though no one else delivers to the area in which we stayed. I had the Cherry-Smoked Pork Plate, pulled pork with 2 sides. I had the fries and Cole slaw. The pork was hard-smoked to perfection, and it was not inundated in BBQ sauce. They were on the side, 4 different types. The fries were excellent and the Cole slaw was not impaired by mayonnaise. Overall a 10. My wife had the wedge salad with blackened Tuna bites. Also excellent. The salad was fresh with homemade ranch dressing, the best my wife has ever had, and she is picky. We plan on having another meal here during our stay, to try some other choices. This is a can't miss! If you like Q, you must try the 2 Drummer's! read more

The beef brisket is the best I've ever had! It's so juicy and tender, cooked to perfection. Not overly smokey, good flavor, and a huge portion size. The fried oysters are good too, breaded just right. My two sides were the green beans and hush puppies. OMG the green beans are cooked in some type of heavenly sauce and tasted so fresh. The hush puppies again, the best I've ever had, full of flavor and golden brown, just awesome. I'll be back next time we are in town to order the same exact items. My husband got ribs and rib points- not my style, dry rubbed, but they seemed ok to him. Our bellies were quite satisfied and big smiles on our faces after this meal. Service was excellent! Lots of food, kids had their own plates, two appetizers, senior sampler plate, drinks for less than 60 bucks! Awesome value and still had some to take home. read more

Our go-to Smokehouse place. Love the food and the service is great. Never dissapoints.

This place is awesome, one of the best bbq places in the area. You can never go wrong with the specials.

Best BBQ in the Burg! Fantastic southern home cooked meals! Great drink menu. Out of this world sides! Super friendly staff! read more

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Yelped for a place for lunch and found this gem.. Not flashy , we almost drove right past. Staff was friendly and accommodating .. had much knowledge of specials. The food was delicious . I had the special Pork/shrimp on hash flavor was fabulous and ingredients were fresh.. my husband loved the brisket. The macaroni and cheese was to die for .. definitely will find this place again read more

The location is in the dumbest spot but I will tell you it's worth the drive! The brisket lives up to the hype folks...ribs were good, the pork grinds were the best grinds I've ever had. The chicken was fine. The Brunswick soup was good. The food is really fresh and nothing seems old. Best bbq place in all of the region. If u have visitors from out of town, take them here to impress them with local food. They won't be disappointed. read more

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The food is awesome! Bit pricey but it's a nice place for takeout or dining in. Staff is cordial, could be a little more inviting though.

Fantastic family spot with wonderful food and service! Catch them on a live music night and you won't regret it!

My wife & I decided to have dinner here on our way back to Williamsburg from West Point on a Friday evening so we wouldn't have to cook & because we hadn't been here in a couple years. We arrived around 5:00 & were seated in a booth after a few minutes wait. My wife ordered the brisket & burnt ends dinner with sweet potato fries & a house salad ($22 + $1.50 upcharge for the salad), and I ordered the ribs & brisket dinner ($26 + $1.50 upcharge for the salad) with mac'n cheese & a house salad. My wife got 3 slices of brisket & ~ 6 burnt ends & I got 2 slices of brisket & 1/3 rack of ribs (4 ribs). First off, the salads were decent size & decent quality, probably the best item of our dinners. My wife said her sweet potato fries were good, & my mac'n cheese was made with white cheese & it was pretty good. Now to the meat. Both the brisket and the ribs were completely tasteless! They mustn't use any kind of rub or seasoning at all on their meat. The only taste whatsoever was whatever sauce you chose to use. If the brisket didn't have the usual smoke ring color I would have sworn it was boiled to the point where every bit of flavor had been boiled away! And my ribs had zero rub or seasoning and no color suggesting they had been smoked or grilled. They actually looked like they had been baked but once again were completely tasteless as if they too had been boiled until every bit of flavor had been washed away! And my wife's burnt ends were burnt alright, some of them to the point that they were completely black & inedible, and also unbelievably tasteless. I don't even know how you could cook all this meat to where it was all completely tasteless! We may as well have been eating tofu or something, I can't even think of anything to compare it to! My own homemade smoked ribs or brisket would have you throwing rocks at these meats! We were both really looking forward to eating here only to arrive at this complete disappointment! To be honest, if this is how the food always tastes I really don't understand how they stay in business. It was honestly the absolute worst dinner I've ever had out. And all for ~$70 after we both had a beer, $80 after the tip. Oh, I forgot to mention that both dinners came with a piece of ok cornbread, not bad but nothing to rave about, just ok. Our waitress was good. Now I'm a big eater and rarely if ever complain, but this food was so blah that I didn't even finish eating my meat and my wife didn't finish her burnt ends, we carried them home to at least put some seasoning on it or if nothing else give it to our dog. This was our third and last time to eat here. I definitely could never recommend it to anybody wanting some good barbecue. I wish them good luck on staying in business if the food's always this tasteless. I never write reviews either, but felt like I just had to give people a heads up if they're considering eating here. I just hope your experience is better than ours was. I'm still in shock from the experience. I'm giving it one star for the service, salad & cornbread, but can't go any higher since this is a barbecue place & that was the worst part of the dinner. read more

Really disappointed. After living in Williamsburg for almost two years, my wife and I had heard from a couple of people that Two Drummers was the best BBQ around. Perhaps before Mission BBQ moved into the area, that was true, but I really hope not. The pulled pork was pretty good. That was really the only saving grace. The ribs had a good flavor, but the meat was tough and hard. The brisket was flavorless, which is surprising, considering the amount of fat; there was barely enough to get a few bites out of it. Perhaps someone in the kitchen was just having a really bad couple of days, but I'm not hopeful. The worst part, however, were the side dishes. Whereas the proteins could have just been an "of day", the sides were terrible. The "red beans and rice"... if that didn't come out of an "Uncle Ben's" microwave box, I'll eat my hat. It was bland and terrible. The Mac and cheese was so bad that my 2 and 4 year olds would not eat it; it had that gritty consistency to the cheese that you find in instant cheese sauce. The potato salad was bland, and the kind of thing you would expect to get from a Walmart deli counter. The cornbread had no flavor and seemed stale. The fries were okay. The staff was friendly. They deserve better food to work with. In short, Mission BBQ does everything better. read more