Wow, where do I even start?! My husband and I ordered dinner from Olde Towne Smokehouse last night,…read moreand AMAZING doesn't even begin to cover it! I went for the smoked turkey (perfection), my stepson tackled the ribs (fall-off-the-bone goodness), and my husband devoured the smoked wings Smoked mac n' cheese and green beans that tasted like they were made with love in my Nanas house, that cornbread 10/10 THE RANCH. I have never tasted ranch so good in my life. Whatever secret recipe they've got going on, it's pure gold. Everything is homemade, and you can tell this little barbecue spot knows their craft. It's the kind of place that makes you want to lick your fingers and smile between bites; I even did the happy food dance! Olde Towne Smokehouse, you've officially won our hearts!

More stars needed! Super easy to get to from 95 or 295. Even if it wasn't it's well worth going out…read moreof your way. This is genuine BBQ. There's a small seating area for roughly 12 people that is air conditioned, as well as an outdoor area. Service is spectacular. Super friendly and patient! The food - you can tell lots of love goes into this grub! We got a half a one of pulled pork, a small onion ring, and a catfish sandwich that came with a side. We opted for baked beans that were hearty and delicious. A generous portion for sure. The catfish is absolutely fantastic- highly recommend!!!! Comes with all the toppings. Get the pickled red onion. The pulled pork was tender and wonderful. Onion rings were tasty too. The sauces are also all great. I wish we lived closer and weren't just traveling. This would be on regular rotation! Don't skip this. Just get here. So so good!!!

I thought this was a solid southern bbq joint! I enjoyed the Carolina style sauce, the way the pork…read morewas prepared, and the bread used. The meat wasn't fatty at all. The collards were very good! I'd definitely get them again. The baked beans weren't as sweet as baked beans usually are, so they were okay. Overall it was fast! We ordered online before heading that way.

Had heard about Original Ronnie's for a while and I ride by it on my bike a lot. I did the drive up…read moreand order line, but pre order is available as well. Nice folks come up to take your order and bring back the food quickly. I got a full pound of the chopped chicken. The whole family loved it. Very flavorful, wonderful smokiness. The sauce was tangy and complemented it well. I will be back to try other meats and the sides.

I stopped by Buzz and Ned's Real BBQ for lunch last week for the first time since the pandemic. I…read moreordered the brisket sandwich with hush puppies and potato salad. The brisket sandwich was pretty good--certainly not the best I've had, but far from the worst. I do wish there had been a little more meat for the price, especially since lunch ended up being a bit on the expensive side. The potato salad was the standout. It wasn't overloaded with mayonnaise like some places, the potatoes still had a nice texture instead of being mushy, and it was well seasoned. The hush puppies, unfortunately, were disappointing. They were dry and pretty bland. I ended up using quite a bit of butter just to make them more enjoyable. I'm not sure if it's nostalgia or just looking back through rose-colored glasses, but the meal wasn't quite as good as I remembered it being before the pandemic. That said, nothing was bad enough to ruin the experience. Overall, it was a perfectly decent, unoffensive lunch. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I also wouldn't hesitate to eat there again if I was in the mood for barbecue.

Had an incredible time here while sending our son off to his freshman year of college just north of…read morehere. The food is phenomenal and you get so much of it for such a great price. Our server Angelina was top-notch as well. She went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. The restaurant itself definitely gives you a feel of that good ole country bbq cooking. We will definitely be back!

Ambiance and Service My partner and I initially walked past…read morethe restaurant, hidden between 2 buildings. We overheard someone yell out, "Hey, are you looking for me?" Mr. J (thats how he introduced himself) had already closed early for the night. Perhaps due to running out of menu items. Rather than remain closed, he opened the gate and "Private-Chef'd" our first experience. He set us up at the table, provided a candle, turned on the blues and set off to "do what he "LOVES" to do. He cooked just for us. How generous and thoughtful. That was enough for us right there. Anyone willing to do this much, already gets my vote. But then he genuinely earned the vote. The setting was actually pretty dope. Romantic somewhat, and it made me feel like I was back in Brooklyn with the graffiti walls, blues playing and perfect weather. Mr. J was kind, patient and authentic. Something that cannot be faked. His energy alone. 5 Stars. Food I ordered Turkey (he ran out of wings) and my partner ordered beef ribs, or should I say a Dinosaur Bone. That thing was super HUGE. She couldnt even eat it all. My turkey tasted very fresh, tender and smoked just right. If you are looking to try it out, you definitely should. This review is "A personal Thank You" for being so thoughtful and patient. You are greatly appreciated!!! Please see pics and video.

We tried a little of everything at Dress Blue BBQ and it was all great! The short rib, brisket,…read moresmoked chicken, and Cajun fries were all delicious. They have a nice seating area for dining in, but we did takeout this time. The owner was very pleasant, and the smell of the food smoking while we waited was AMAZING! Definitely looking forward to going back.

Whenever we travel home to Eichmond, we make it a point to get bbq here in Laneside…read more We love the North Carolina style bbq and also have discovered South Carolina bbq. I always get slaw on top- great place for lunch - under new management- but it's all delicious

I ordered a Virginia BBQ plate, BBQ sandwich, fries and a canned drink, $16+ with tax…read more Positive: 1 * french fries were hot and crispy, 1 * BBQ sauce was tasty, Negatives: -1 * When you enter there is kiosk to place your order. The prices at the kiosk include an upcharge for using a credit card. The kiosk lacks signage indicating that you can order and pay cash at the register for a discount. -1* Pulled pork (maybe, not sure) has been cooked and soaked in bbq sauce for an extended amount of time. You cannot taste the meat only sauce. -1* The bbq presentation was one of the most distasteful dishes I have ever seen. It was a pile of red mush, with lots of brown goop, possibly bbq sauce that had been in a crock pot way too long and was stuck to the sides, scraped off an added to my meal. Maybe pulled pork BBQ isn't there specialty. If that is the case, they should change their name. There was one customer present when I entered. The worker or owner was on the phone and did not extend a greeting. Once my food was ready, he indicated that it was ready. I asked if I should take the soda that was included with my meal from the case, and he said yes. Although a sign says otherwise, my food was prepared very quickly. Probably because the pulled pork bbq had been sitting in a crock pot or similar cooking vessel forever.

Outstanding food. Loved the Barbeque sandwich with coleslaw on it and onion rings on the side…read morefollowed by sweet tea. Fast service and friendly staff. Wasn't noisy.

While in the area I stopped in for lunch on a weekday. This place is quite popular, as they were…read morenot only busy inside, but there was a steady stream of people coming and going. I was quickly greeted and seated... and I noticed they offered a buffet for $12.99, which I find rare to have buffets at BBQ joints, so I decided to take a look at what they were offering and ultimately I chose it. After looking at it, I will say the food looked very "southern style" which isn't very appetizing to look at, but if made right, will taste great. So, I started with a chicken thigh, their chopped pork, and a couple of hush puppies. Those hush puppies were some of the best I've had in a very long time - AMAZING! The chopped pork was smokey and so tasty - I ended up going back for more of this! The chicken was moist, tender, and tasty. I really liked this first portion so much, I went back to try their slaw and a lot more pork, as well as some more of those hush puppies. I have to say - this place is offering a nice deal for this buffet... so, go try it! I'm not able to comment of their other BBQ or smoked meat offerings, as I didn't try anything else. And generally, I'm not fond of NC style BBQ, which this type of chopped pork resembled, but I will say, I was very impressed. The service was very friendly and "down home style" too... They even had some nice police-friendly things on display, which is something I truly appreciate about true, sincere, decent folk! I'd definitely return!

Had an amazing dinner on Monday, April 13. Our waiter was William and he was knowledgeable about…read morethe menu. He provided great customer service and was overall a delight. Food was great. Will definitely go back again!

I was visiting from Washington DC and went to Oak & Apple three days in a row. The staff were…read morereally welcoming, especially Barrit and Marcus. The regulars who I met were awesome and friendly: RJ, Abby, and Rufus. I also enjoyed meeting the cute little dog named Lucky. I stopped in before taking my train back to DC and had some happy hour wings that were fantastic. I will definitely come back.

I put alot of faith in 1st impressions as to what the remainder of the experience will be. It…read moredidn't fail me on this visit. When I walked in the door I was met with less than enthusiastic staff. No personality at all. I hate talking bad about staff. Most work real hard, maybe it was just a bad day. I ordered the large pork bbq sandwich with slaw and a chopped brisket (what?) sandwich with slaw. And a side of baked beans (pint). The bun was very stiff and the brisket had no smoke smell or flavor. This is why I don't care for chopped brisket. You can't see the smoke ring or crust which is why I'm not sure what the cut was. It was a bit dry and chewy. The pint of beans had no flavor either. They seemed like they came from a can. The pork bbq was the same. For the price I paid for 3 sandwiches it definitely was not a good value. I'm afraid I can't give you a good review on this visit. Poor impression and poor brisket. Lethal combination.

I really liked the big portions that they give for the sandwiches. The cheese fries side was also…read moreample and delicious. The hush puppies were good, as was the corn nuggets, which I LOVE, but it definitely isn't as generous as the fries are. The sandwiches were really tasty. The pulled pork was good, but I think the fried bologna was amazing. The bologna was super thick, charred, and topped with onions and peppers and cheese. It tasted like the most interesting Philly cheesesteak I have ever had. I will definitely crave this again. The cheese fries were really good, plentiful, and they had a slightly spicy kick, like maybe there was some jalapeño juice in the cheese? So good! The food is pretty inexpensive too considering. A sandwich piled high with pulled pork and coleslaw sets you back around $8, and add a few dollars more to get a fountain soda and a side. The bbq sauces were good, but nothing insane. I couldn't tell the difference between their sweet and spicy sauces, but the sweet peach one is pretty unique and tasty. I ordered a bag of pork rinds to take home and they were just okay. I've had some really spectacular ones that are made fresh, and these were made the day prior, so they were good, just lacking the warm, fluffy, melt in your mouth goodness that Hogshead has. I probably won't order them again, even though I did like the smoky seasoning blend they put on top. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the lady taking our order was very nice and helpful. I'll definitely be back.