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Ace Biscuit & Barbecue

4.3 (845 reviews)
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Karen C.

Looking for fried chicken and found my way to this bar/restaurant that is recovering from terrible vandalism from last summer. Bartender/server was friendly and happy to share the history of the place. The Bazooka drink tasted just like bubblegum!

Kayla P.

In town for a wedding and wanted to try a local spot. My hubby and I love barbecue and the breakfast options were an added bonus! We got the ACE biscuit, hashbrowns and pulled pork sandwich. They even gave us drinks on the house for being out of town/first time guests! It was a gorgeous day too, so we enjoyed the outside seating area :)

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Wes A.

Really no service! You grab a menu or read the board ! The food doesn't taste the same! Little things like seasoning and cooking times are off! I am a Championship bbq pit master and they have one of my smokers ! The vibe is great and great music! I had the dirty biscuit! The sausage is homemade but the fat to meat ratio is off! It's more a meat patty! The flavor is off ! The egg was cooked perfectly! The gravy was good! A great pepper content! Pimento cheese was good and standard quality! I think their food is good but not our standard to what we like ! They ask for tips and you get to bus your on table ! lol!

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Tony T.

We were visiting Charlottesville for the weekend and randomly came across this place while looking for a quick spot for brunch. The menu offered a wide selection of BBQ meats but it felt like the real money maker here was the biscuits since you should get any of their meats on a biscuit or just have it smothered in gravy. I ended up trying a little bit of everything because how could you not when everything on the menu sounded so good. The biscuits were much bigger than I thought but pleasantly surprised that they weren't as heavy which made it much more enjoyable when paired with the gravy or the meats. The sausage gravy could have used more salt and spices as it was pretty bland and mostly just tasted like butter. Unfortunately they were out of the brisket and pastrami which I was really looking forward to trying after reading all the reviews. We ended up with the pulled pork, Chorizo, and jerk chicken. Each portion came in 4oz servings so it was more than plenty for even the hungriest person. The chorizo patty by itself was a little dry and under seasoned which was strange because chorizo is usually pretty salty. The pulled pork had good smoky and salty flavor so I'd recommend that if you come across a limited menu offering like we did. The jerk chicken also came in a pulled/shredded version which was different than what I am used to/expecting which is whole pieces of chicken with the bone in. The sauce itself was tasty but the chicken itself was a little dry. Overall pretty decent option to grab a hearty bite. Just touch when you are choosing from a little menu.

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Jovan L.

This was my second attempt to visit Ace Biscuit and Barbecue. The first time, they were closed for renovations, and this time, I found out they're closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Unfortunately, Google Maps still showed them as open, which was a bit frustrating. As I was about to leave, I saw a gentleman heading into the shop and asked him if they were closed. He confirmed they were and listened as I suggested updating their information online to prevent others from making the same trip in vain. I believe he was the Food and Beverage Manager. To my surprise, he asked what I was hoping to order. When I mentioned the pastrami, he told me to hang tight. Moments later, he came back with some pastrami for me to try. What began as a frustrating experience and a potential culinary heartbreak turned into something completely different. That small act of kindness and genuine customer service earned Ace Biscuit and Barbecue a lifelong customer. In an age where customer service often seems to be an afterthought, it's refreshing to encounter a place that still values it.

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Got the Ace Biscuit with brisket/egg/cheese. The biscuit was dense+crunch, not fluffy+crunchy. The brisket was extremely dry. Like inedibly dry. Like someone burned the whole thing. I don't know how it passed the quality test for something that should ever be served to a customer. The egg was good. The barbecue sauce was good. The cheese was unmelted, which was extremely offputting. The staff were friendly.

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Ashley C.

We stopped in for lunch with our two kids and the food was kid approved and parent approved! The service was fast and at around noon on a Monday we were able to find a table and eat inside.

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Brandy D.

The Ace Biscuit and hasbrowns were so good and filling. The brisket on the Ace Biscuit was delicious. I was disappointed that there was no sausage gravy. Would return to try that gravy and biscuits.

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4.1(114 reviews)
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Really good BBQ. Very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. Everything except Mac and cheese is…read moreGF. Collared greens are exceptionally good for a side. I think there is brisket in them. Yum.

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I had high hopes with a composite 4 stars on Yelp, but my hopes were dashed somewhat…read more First time checking Moe's and I would not return. Service up front was solid, but the food did not deliver for me. The restaurant is located just off UVA grounds. Plenty of parking maybe should have been a clue. Overall the dining room was clean, but our table had some debris on top and floor. I ordered the wing platter with sides of baked beans and macaroni and cheese. My daughter the pulled pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese. My wife the turkey and shared sides. No one cared for the macaroni as it was flavorless. The wings were good, but small for the price. They say it's a half pound. The baked beans were tasty. My wife liked her turkey, I'm not inclined to recommend or try again. It also burned me that they have a tipping option and do not deliver the food to the table.

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I keep giving this place a chance, because their flavors are great and their sides are amazing…read more Every time I get the brisket, it is the drier than it was the time before. To me, a good bite of brisket, should be like a good bite of steak, no sauce required. Here sauce is required so there is enough moisture in your mouth to swallow. Same with ribs. The smoked chicken was not terribly dry and was flavorful and the fried chicken had solid flavor but was again dry. Now back to those sides...the beans are very flavorful and the collards are perfect. Wolf's Fixings needs to come here and to get side tips and this place needs to go there for brisket tips. Together they would be great.

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