Fantastic bbq joint! Really enjoyed the half blt but the start is the burnt ends! The juices…read moremost favorable burnt ends I've ever had in this area! The pitmaster knows what they are doing. And the service- omg she was super helpful kind and made me feel like a star.

Disappointing service from a rude server at a place we've long enjoyed…read moreWe've been loyal customers here for quite some time, visiting at least twice a month, usually on Friday or Saturday nights when we enjoy the live music. Unfortunately, our last two visits have been marred by the same new server who was consistently rude and dismissive. On our most recent visit, we waited over 10 minutes before she approached our table. My husband ordered a meal (he loves the BBQ), but I cannot eat the smoked food due to stomach issues. I simply ordered a rum and coke with lime. She responded with "Pepsi?" and later repeated back only "Pepsi" when confirming the order, completely ignoring the rum portion even after I emphasized it. When my husband requested sangria -- something the bartender has happily made for us on previous Friday/Saturday visits -- she insisted they don't serve it and that he must have had it on a Sunday. We never visit on Sundays. Later in the evening, we moved closer to the fire pit because it was cool outside. She brought our water over and checked on us a couple of times. We told her we were fine. Toward the end of the night, my husband went to the bar to order another drink (as we've done before when the server isn't readily available). When it came time to close out our tab, the server arrived with the manager (Nolan) in tow. His presence felt awkward and accusatory -- as if we were about to skip out on the bill or posed some kind of problem. When we expressed confusion, he said he was just there to "warm his hands." As longtime, regular customers, we found the overall treatment disrespectful and off-putting. We tried speaking with a manager afterward to share our experience, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. We genuinely wanted to continue supporting this spot for the music and atmosphere, but after two poor experiences in a row with this server and the strange handling at close-out, we will not be returning. There are plenty of other options nearby.

The bartender knows every single thing about each and every bourbon, rye and scotch on that 3-story…read morelibrary ladder. Utterly astounding guy. He can even accurately predict this and that based on your tastes. It's an adventure. Love the old wood cabin feel. Appetizers and BBQ are also fabulous. And the place has a real heart - raised a toast to my cat that passed that day. To Birdie!

I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. The bartender was very knowledgeable and…read moreimpressive. I did not try the food, but I heard good things about it. The ambience was what you could expect for a whiskey bar. There were plenty of people and it was a cozy atmosphere for a cold night in Richmond. I'm alcohol free so I opted for the phony white Negroni and it was so delicious. I recommend it even if you are not dry. It's worth a try.

Went to the new location today and it was excellent as always but the atmosphere was so much…read morebetter. What a nice place and friendly staff! We live an easy walk to the new location on the corner of John Rolfe and Ridgefield Parkway. Today we wanted to pick up lunch for our family since we all are home and working from home. I ordered a medium family meal which comes with 2lbs of meat, four pints of sides and either cornbread or potato rolls for sandwiches. We ended up getting 1 pound of pulled chicken, 1 pound of pulled pork, two pints of Mac and cheese because it's that good, potato salad and the southwest Cole slaw. We also got the rolls for sandwiches, Swayze sauce and the house sauce. For kicks we added a pound of rope sausage. So much food and so tasty! I've had all of their meats now and enjoy them all. The sides are also exceptional. My husband and I said we want to come and just have a meal there soon. I want to try their tacos. Anyway, we're lucky to have such good food right in our neighborhood. They have vegan options too so it's not just meat. I personally love portobello mushrooms so look forward to having a meatless Monday soon. Welcome to the neighborhood Deep Run Roadhouse and crew! We look forward to seeing you often.

Found this place on Yelp... obviously. And.. it was incredible. Pointed out soccer team to this…read moreplace for a team lunch. Everyone loved it. Thanks to them as well for opening up their back room to fit all the girls. Great staff - very friendly. It's a smaller place. But that doesn't detract at all. Now the food. Insanely good. I had the brisket sandwich and it was full of meat and had onions and Cole slaw. Added on the sweet bbq and it was so good. People raved about the Cuban. The hush puppies were a fan favorite. The peanut butter pie and key lime pie were to die for. The Mac and cheese was excellent, as was the cowboy beans and potato salad. If I lived here it would be one of my favorite places to go. Go on in and hit this place if you are in the area!!

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!!!

Try this spot out!…read more Came here for dinner with a friend on a work trip and would go back again for certain! We shared the platter - pulled pork, ribs, brisket, collard greens, and Mac and cheese. The pulled pork was decent, but the ribs and the brisket were amazing! My favorite being the ribs. The collard greens and mac were also very good! Little salty for the greens but I loved it. The bbq sauce and the whole meal was awesome. The staff were friendly and we actually ran into a cook who is from San Diego which is where my coworker was from also. We finished with the pudding and oh boy was that a blast from the past. Took me back to being a kid and having banana pudding with vanilla wafers at grandmas. Ambiance is a small house style building that is next to a gas station. Don't let it fool you, they know what they're doing for bbq. If I wasn't across the country I'd go back here quite often! I love to bbq and can give a few places a run for their money, but not those ribs... Olde Towne smokehouse had some of the best ribs I've eaten. Good work, and good eatin! Recommend.

The worst food I've had in Richmond! I literally could not finish my plate. Ordered loaded fries…read moreand there was nothing loaded about them. The pork was so dry and lacked flavor and sauce. They definitely need to add more toppings and rework that recipe. Hoping it was an off night but personally wont be returning.

Came in on Thursday, Around 5-6pm. Great service from the start. I had the ribs and brisket…read moreplatter--cooked tender, though neither showed the smoke ring I'm used to in Austin, TX and both were smeared w Bbq sauce (bland) where I'd rather see a dry rub. Havng a good piece of Brisket to slice my own bites was nice, though it would be easier to have the ribs pre-cut. The green beans were out of this world! Spicy, tasty, and best I've ever haf--that alone would bring me back, and I want to get the pulled chicken/pork to try their sauces out anyway. Great full bar, and very clean inside. You can tell some thought went into the wine selections. Overall, 5 stars. It would be unfair to compare VA BBQ directly w Texas so I won't.

ZZQs does is again! Fantastic bbq. It's truly some of the best we've ever had! The brisket is so…read morejuicy. The barbacoa tacos were out of this world. And all of the side dishes were phenomenal. The cornbread is mouthwatering. We definitely feasted! The joint operates like a well-oiled machine. Prepare to wait in line, but it will be well worth it! The service is also friendly and helpful with finding you a place to sit. This was our second time at ZZQs, and I can guarantee that we will be back.

ZZQ is a must stop for any BBQ lovers…read more The Brisket is the best, my wife and I loved the brisket here. The spicy cheesy sausage was very good, juicy and a big bold flavor. The pork ribs we both agreed was not the best we ever had. It is worth a stop here just for the brisket! The ambiance is nice, like you would expect from a BBQ joint with paper towels at the table with an assortment of home made sauces.

What a wonderful surprise! My mom, my nephew, and I were craving barbecue and had originally…read morethought about going to ZZQ, but they were closed. As we drove through Scott's Addition, the incredible smell coming from SMOHK caught our attention. We followed the aroma, stopped to try it, and ended up having a fantastic lunch. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. The gentleman at the front was extremely friendly and patiently explained all the meats, sauces, and side dishes to us. My mom and I shared a rib platter that came with two sides--we chose the coleslaw and sweet potatoes--and added four extra ribs. My nephew ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The food was excellent. The ribs were tender, flavorful, and delicious, and the sides were great too. My nephew and I spent most of the meal debating whether SMOHK was at the same level as ZZQ or even better. I personally thought it was better, and after I let him try one of my ribs, he was impressed and delighted too! Another big plus was being able to enjoy high-quality barbecue without standing in a huge line. At the end of our meal, the owner came over and talked with us. He was very warm and welcoming and showed us photos of the catering they offer. We were so impressed that we plan to order from SMOHK for our family Thanksgiving gathering. The entire check was about $80 for three people, including three drinks, tax, and tip. Considering the amount of food, the quality, and the excellent service, we felt it was well worth it. Great barbecue, genuinely kind people, and an overall memorable experience. We discovered SMOHK by accident, but we will definitely return!

SMOHK RVA BBQ is tucked into one of those Scott's Addition spots where, if you blink, you just…read moremight miss it. But follow the smell of smoke into that little cut and you'll discover some seriously good BBQ. First and foremost, the food had me excited, but our interaction with the owner made the experience even better. Welcoming, funny, genuinely personable, and incredibly patient while walking us through the menu. That kind of hospitality matters, especially at a neighborhood BBQ joint, and it immediately made the place feel like somewhere you want to come back to. Now to the food. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends were the standout for me. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with that beautiful combination of smoke, sweetness, spice, and rich pork flavor. These alone are worth knowing this place exists. Definitely one of those hidden-gem dishes in RVA that deserves more attention. The brisket and pork ribs are absolutely worth a visit too -- smoky, flavorful, and exactly the kind of meats you want when you walk into a place with BBQ in the name. The sides held their own as well. The collard greens were properly seasoned and cooked just right, and the mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and delicious. Nothing felt like an afterthought. Then there are the sauces. SMOHK isn't just giving you the same three bottles you see at every BBQ spot. From the Smoked Apple BBQ sauce to the Gochujang BBQ sauce, there's a real range of flavors here that lets you take the meats in completely different directions. Traditional BBQ roots, but with enough creativity to make the place feel like its own thing. SMOHK is a different kind of BBQ joint -- tucked away, full of personality, creative without forgetting the fundamentals, and serving food that makes you glad you followed your nose. Don't blink when you're driving by. This one is worth finding.

Good food, the owner is a good person. Like the ribs, the Brisket of beef. Coleslaw was slamming…read more The Collard greens are what's up.

OMG!! The food was delicious!!! Hot, seasoned to perfection and the BBQ was moist and soooo good…read more. Mac and Cheese is amazing... whole meal was CHEFS KISS

I came to Williamsburg looking for a GOOD steak... and somehow ended up at a smokehouse--and I'm…read moreactually glad I did! Rocco's Smokehouse kept popping up when we searched for places to eat, so we decided to give it a shot. We weren't really in the mood for barbecue, and they only had ONE steak option, but the menu looked so interesting that we figured, why not? There was about a 15-20 minute wait, which immediately had me thinking, "Okayyy, maybe we made the right choice!" The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had a great vibe. IMPORTANT: Navigation took us to the wrong location, so pay close attention to the Yelp directions. Rocco's is currently operating from a temporary location. Once we were seated, our waiter was right over to take our drink order. First things first--the sweet tea is MAGNIFICENT! And let me tell you what you NEED to order: Smoked barbecue wings -- MUST ORDER -- absolutely get it! Rocco actually brought it to our table and warned us that we would be hooked and he was right! I originally wanted the lump crab cakes, but I didn't see anyone else ordering them, so I took my waiter's recommendation and went with the brisket quesadillas. GREAT decision! They were juicy, flavorful, and downright scrumptious. My partner ordered Platter #3, which came with ribs, a quarter chicken, and pork barbecue. The chicken was his favorite--he could not stop talking about it! You could really taste that smoky flavor in the meat. The macaroni and cheese was pretty good too. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by Rocco's. We went in craving steak and left talking about smoked wings, chicken, brisket, and barbecue! Would I go back? Absolutely! And next time, those crab cakes are getting ordered! #WilliamsburgVA #WilliamsburgEats #VirginiaFoodie #RoccosSmokehouse #Foodie #YelpEats #BBQ #FoodReview #VirginiaRestaurants

First night in Williamsburg we were tired from the drive and just wanted something quick and easy…read more Rocco's caught our eye, and let's be honest... who doesn't love some bbq? First impression NOISY. This place is loud. High ceilings and open dining area makes the voices reverberate throughout the woke restaurant. The BBQ was ok, chicken dried out and the pork only average. Their sauce was the perfect blend of sweet with just the right about of spice. The place was clean and the service was decent. Not a bad bbq place but definitely has room for improvement.

I chose to use Tazza for our thanksgiving meal for my job and was a huge hit. I called ahead of…read moretime to double check on some allergy restrictions and check on the delivery and the person I spoke to was very helpful. The day of the event, they showed up early and sent two people to set up. It was a pretty big order and they seemed to really care about how everything looked and wanted to have everything go as smooth as possible for us. The food was good and we had so much left over- I may have over done it. The food was warm and they brought plenty of serving spoons and tongs. There was also a plethora of condiments/toppings like bbq sauce, sour cream, pickles etc. The vegan and vegetarian options were well received. The chicken burritos would have to be my favorite. My only complaint is that the sliders didn't come assembled so that was a bit of a hassle for the group. I would definitely use their catering services again.

This place is literally everything. Tazza was already my favorite spot in town and now my love for…read moreit has grown even more. For a fraction of the price you are able to get your favorite foods via drive thru and they seriously taste just as good as they do in restaurant. They have a handful of items in stock at all times (pizza, chips, beverages to name a few) but I recommend ordering ahead to ensure all your favorites are prepared to go home with you. Ordering ahead also allows to to prepay so when you pull in they hand you a bag and you're back on your way. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and the at home prep is a breeze. My roommates and I are stocking the spicy sausage and honey pizza in our freezer at all times now. I mean, why buy Digiorno when you can have Richmond's best pizza in your freezer for $7.99!! My only complaint is that I wish they were open later! So excited for the short pump location to open soon.