First time customer. I'm not sure why I never knew of this place, as I am usually up on all the local BBQ places. Anyhow we were generally very pleased with our meal here. Atmosphere was kind of like cross between a bbq joint and a family restaurant. My wife got pulled pork dinner and I got the sliced brisket. Both were delicious, however the brisket was the best I have had in some time. Very moist and flavorful with just the right amount of bark on the edges. Only one bbq sauce provided but it was tasty. Sides were good as well, but the fried potatoes with onions were the best IMO. One thing we found odd is that they don't allow substitutions of the sides for a salad. Or substitution of a specific side designated with an entree. Not sure what that's about, so taking off one star for that. Otherwise a great little find and we will be back. read more

Excellent food, exactly the BBQ what you want to find in a small town restaurant. I love the atmosphere as you walk in, small dinning area, clean and very friendly staff. I had the ribs, good flavor, the right amount of sauce and even though the meat was perfectly attached to the bones, it melted as soon as I bited, definitely will order them again. The mac&cheese was fine, the chili was amazing and the corn bread was good. Highly recommend if visiting or just driving through Culpeper read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

Unfortunately the food has changed, along with portions. My husband and I did not like the baked beans at all. We also didn't like the mac & cheese. We spent $48 for 2 meals and were disappointed. Mac & cheese was greasy because sharp cheddar is oily. Suggest using a better blend of cheeses. Also, loose the black pepper. Mac & cheese doesn't need pepper; if so, use white pepper. Black pepper makes the dish unattractive. Go back to pork and beans as the base for baked beans. Whatever original sauce was created for the beans tasted terrible. Fish portion was tiny. Looked like 1 piece was cut in half. Hush puppies were delicious. Brisket was delicious. We won't be back. Uncle Elders had been a local favorite. Sad that's no longer true. read more

Best place to get food after a game at the culpeper sports complex. Amazing food, friendly wait staff, and great small town atmosphere. The food was so good and very reasonably priced. read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Loaded nachos with brisket, regular size (full pound) - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

Food and service is fantastic. If you come to CULPEPER, VA you must visit this family restaurant. We had brisket sandwich and pulled chicken sandwich. I had the fried potatoes w/onions as a side. AMAZING FOOD!! I'd come here everyday. read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Brisket sandwich with fries. Moist and tender brisket!! You'll love it. My hubby ordered this. I had the pulled chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

I love any establishment where the owner will come sit down and chat with you if you are interested! Culpeper is a friendly town overall, but Elder is what makes this type of town really special. He takes great pride in his preparation and cares about his customers, many of whom he calls by name. But even if you are new to town or passing through, you will feel welcome here. Fresh fruit drinks were very refreshing on a hot day. I especially liked the chicken, but the BBQ pork was a very close second. The place is a little hidden, one street over from the main drag, but there is parking very close and an outdoor seating area if you happen to have your mutt, which I did. The staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

To expensive dry chicken to much fat on the ribs never going back never paying $33 for dry ass chicken again

Great food, terrible service. Tried to order takeout in person, and while the sign literally says "order here," the person at the register didn't seem interested in taking my order. Nobody else was waiting tables or taking orders. He took food to a table, took another table their check. He answered a call after I started telling him my order when he finally noticed me, and took the person's order on the phone instead. Won't be back. read more

I will preface by saying I live in Texas and I have had a lot of really really good and well known barbecue. Aka I have high standards! We started with the fried pickles which were pretty solid. And then for dinner shared the family meal with 3 meats between 3 of us. It was a decent amount of food but nothing was spectacular. The okra was dry and over cooked. The sausage was lack luster, the pulled pork was boring and dry and the ribs were nothing special either sadly. The staff was also very slow to help us with anything and they were not busy. After a long day of hiking it was a bummer to have a less than pleasant meal experience. However I will say the place is charming and the history is absolutely awesome! Maybe we just caught them on an off night! read more

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Didn't take a photo until we were almost done, but this has been the best BBQ I have had ever! Peyton's brisket and my pulled pork were perfection with so much flavor. The collard greens were amazing. The hush puppies and okra were cooked perfectly! Friendly too! Wow! Worth the drive to Culpepper! read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

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This is the best BBQ i have ever had. I'm so sad I'm not from the area because I would eat here everyday. The restaurant is clean and has an authentic feeling. The service is great and food comes out hot and fresh read more

this place was pretty good but a few cons. first the cons. i came in and didn't know if i should sit on my own or wait for them to seat me and they gave me the ok to sit anywhere. but they were kinda slow bringing me a menu. so i went up and got it. but then it looked like she was gonna help me. maybe understaffed? the bathroom also didn't have soap so i had to use the mens bathroom soap for a sec. the food was very good! i got fries and wings. the bbq ones. omg so crisp on the outside and juicy inside. the ranch on the side seemed so fresh as well. so much flavor in everything. i just loved everything. service was very friendly too. read more

DC people visiting the Shenandoah area and we took a drive out to Culpeper to get barbecue here. Well worth the journey!!!!!! Everything was outstanding! The chicken on the bone was so tender and delicious. The Mac and cheese was sooooo delicious. All of the sides were good, and of course the brisket too. We're envious of the ribs at the table next to us too! Lots of good options. Highly recommend and hope we make it back! read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Smoked Chicken on the Bone, Fresh Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

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Phenomenal food. Great and fast service. Had to be careful when eating the ribs that the entire thing didn't fall off of the bone.

This was our first shot at finding BBQ since moving and since guests were in town, we had our fingers crossed. We've passed here a few times while walking Culpeper and figured we'd go. We started with fried pickles and an order of the hush puppies. Pickles are nice and thin with a crisp batter/shell. The hush puppies had a crunchy outside and tender interior... Didn't dry out. We split the platter for 2 (or 3) with 3 of us. Brisket, pulled chicken, pulled pork, collard greens, fried potatoes & onions, mac & cheese, and cornbread. I think the brisket and chicken stood out, but all were good. Collards were ok, the potatoes & onion were good, though I wish there were a little more, and the mac & cheese was very cheesy/buttery. Cornbread blocks were good, too. The pulled items were lightly sauced and the brisket had a good bark. All three were on a piece of toast/Texas toast. That was a little tough (I know, I know... Who eats the bread?) Overall, it was a good experience and we'd head back to try some more items. read more

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Uncle Elder's brisket is fantastic! I've tried BBQ all over the country and the brisket is up there with the best of them. If you're out of town, it's definitely worth the drive to check out (and, on top of the great food, you'll get to enjoy the quaint town of Culpeper, and the VA countryside too). I can't comment on the other dishes, but based on the brisket, I'm betting they're excellent. The staff is friendly and laid back, while the restaurant has the exact charm and feel that I like in BBQ restaurants. Thanks for the delicious dinner Uncle Elder! As soon as I hit "Post Review", I'm pulling up my calendar to figure out when I can head your way again. read more

Great food and service! 16 of us had a variety of BBQ, pulled chicken, brisket, Mac & Cheese, Fried Okra, and everything was wonderful! They handled our group of 16 very efficiently. I look forward to going again. Many thanks to the chef and servers! read more

Food portions small. Have had way better bbq down here. Not go in near closing they are out of items like coldslaw. Shaking my head.

We have gone to Uncle Elders multiple times and have never been disappointed. The food and service are great. I am a huge fan of ribs, and my family loves the mac and cheese. read more

Great lunch again today at uncle Elder's. My husband had the meatloaf which came with mashed potatoes and plenty of good gravy. He thought it was really good. I had the chicken tender appetizer along with an order of hush puppies. The chicken tenders looked just like the ones my grandma would have breaded and fried. The chicken was flavorful and was deep fried perfectly. The Luzianne iced tea was the perfect addition to complement our meals. read more

Since Yelp decided to delete my last review...let's try it again - AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN IF NEEDED...Rude staff, rude responder of their social media, rude, rude, rude and not worth your money going here. Other friends have mentioned the same and how this place has gone downhill. Maybe it's under new management, ownership, or staff. Oh well, restaurants are a dime a dozen and it has already been replaced. read more

The ambiance is terrific and the foods we had were very good. The restaurant was an old stable from the revolutionary war where George Washington stabled his and it was also used during the Civil War by both sides. Food wise, we had the catfish which is their signature dish and it was exceptional. We also had the ribs and the crab cakes. The rids were very goods and the crab cakes were ok. read more

If you are looking for authentic country BBQ and hospitality then please come here! The pork ribs were the best I've ever had and honestly everything was delicious! read more

My wife and I had supper here this evening. She had brisket, potato salad, greens and hush puppies. I had a cup of chili, sausage, greens, potato salad and hush puppies. We both agreed that this meal was the best BBQ that we have had in quite a while. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding and we even given a Senior discount with out asking for it. I almost forgot to mention that we're from Texas so we know what we're talking about when it comes to BBQ!​ read more

Would give six stars if I could. Best BBQ for quite a ways around. Deep smoky flavor in the pulled pork, sweet/tangy sauce which is typical for this area. Ribs were huge. Best of all, the Mac and cheese was absolutely stellar. Can't think of a better one I've had in a long time. Will be back for sure. read more

Food is always consistently delicious. Small place, several tables and booths. Overall clean.

We loved it! We had fried pickles plus three different sandwiches: fried catfish, pulled pork, and pulled chicken. Plus, it was quaint and clean inside. Everyone loved their meal, and the server had the best smile! read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Fried catfish sandwich, fried pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

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If you are looking for the best BBQ around, you don't want to miss a visit to Uncle Elder's. Elder and his staff are super, and the food is amazing. We love the ribs. The macaroni and cheese is so yummy, and the apples are really good, too. We found this restaurant in the summer and we go visit every couple of weeks. read more

Delicious food! Would definitely visit again! The brisket sandwich was amazing and the fries were cooked to perfection!

AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!! Everything is wonderful!!! Whenever we're in town, this is a required stop!

I had high expectations but.... Smoked meats were ok. Very disappointed in everything else. Not a good value. :( read more

Everything is amazing here. Staff is very friendly and takes great care of you. Food is delicious! We will be back. They even allowed our old dog on the patio and brought him water. read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - Pulled pork dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

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Great BBQ!! Will definitely be back. Thanks to Melody we had a good time. Had the three meat combo and shared between 2 adults and a child. read more

Food was good. Service was strange. There was a sign to order at the register. I picked up a menu and sat down to look at it. Meanwhile a man came and took the order of the table next to us. We waited and he came to us as well. There was a lady who we gave our drink order to. She refilled our glasses quickly without prompting but never brought the water I asked for. It was just odd. Maybe they're a new business and just haven't worked out the service part. read more

Recently I tried to get more information about their Valentine's day special. When I tried calling (during their open hours) no one answered and the mailbox was full so I couldn't leave a message so I messaged them on Facebook and no one responded to my message when I could clearly see that it had been read. With all the food choices in Culpeper and the surrounding area, I would not choose this restaurant. Very unprofessional behavior and they certainly didn't make me feel valued. I'll take my money elsewhere. read more

Best best did I say best brisket I ever had and I'm from Texas. My taste buds were in heaven.

The food was outstanding. I had the pulled pork and my wife had the beef brisket. They were tender and juicing. The service was spot on. They were very respectful and polite. The weather was perfect to be able to sit on the deck with our dog. They even brought our pup water. We will be back!!! read more

Love the brisket and au jus and the sausage is phenomenal. I wish I can try more from them but it is so hard not to order my favorites.

We stopped here while on a road trip, passing through the Culpeper area. My sister said this place had good reviews and since I always trust her taste, I was excited to give this place a shot. The inside is on the smaller side but had enough seating for a couple parties. It had a cute country feel to it with lots of little touches on the walls and decorations that went well with the wooden tables. We were pretty hungry so we ordered the feast for three and choose the ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese, cornbread, baked beans, and potato salad. We also all three got side salads. We had to wait a very long time for our food (45 mins) and I got super hungry while waiting. It would have been nice to get our salads earlier to help hold us over until the platter was ready. When the food did come and we started eating everything was alright with the world again and my taste buds did a happy dance. All the meats were fantastic but I especially love the ribs. The meat fell off the bone like butter and they were cooked in a perfectly sweet and smoky sauce. The brisket was also a huge hit and was delicious on top of the texas toast they served it on. Each of the sides were also delicious and my favorite was the very cheesy mac and cheese. We finished all the food and left full and happy. read more

Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant - The Feast for Two - Barbeque Near Me - Culpeper, Virginia

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This is the type of hole-in-the-wall restaurant that every connoisseur looks for in a small town. The owner has seen Culpeper transform itself from a little village to a small city offering experiences ranging from down and dirty to elegant sophistication. This is a small down-to-earth BBQ restaurant that offers great food and a fun-loving ambiance. The food has a kick, but the seasoning is so well-done even if you are sensitive to spices there is no after effect making it even more delightful. The meat on the ribs falls off the bone. The waiter, who was a sweetheart, did not understand why I asked for extra napkins. He was right to look quizzical because it was the first time I did not need several napkins to clean up. My husband had a brisket sandwich and the mashed potatoes. I had the ribs and roasted potatoes and onions. We also shared onion strings and my husband had the chili. He thought the chili topped the list. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more