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Allman's Bar B Q

3.5 (221 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Sliced pork, onion rings, coleslaw, Brunswick stew
Ivan D.

This place was amazing. Great pork, wonderful service, and probably the best onion rings I've ever had.

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Robert H.

We loved this place as it reminded us of bbq joints in the Carolinas. Downhome atmosphere and very friendly service. Everything tasted homemade. Collards were not greasy, slaw was not overdressed, hush puppies were great, and the minced pork and chicken were delicious with one of many sauces they offer. We will be back!

My order was supposed to be a platter $$

Super disappointed. I grew up here in Fredericksburg. Went a zillion times to Alman's. It has diminished over the years, but I still loved it - until today. I ordered a platter to go. When I got home, it was only a single sandwich soaked in slaw sauce. There was ZERO Alman's BBQ sauce included. Family owned does not equate to substandard! Get it together Alman's!

Cristina Cici B.

A 3.5 rounded up. The food was good and came as a pretty generous portion size. I could have easily shared it, but I didn't. So there's that. The interior tells a story, one that is stuck in time, but holds community value. Don't let that fool you. If you want to find a bbq at a fair price with no frills, this is the place. I think I got the deluxe plate? All I know is it came with 2 sides. For sides I chose green beans, and collard greens with bacon. The plate already came with their classic fries - both of which were very good. The meat was also on point - a little on the cold side, but still tasty. Service was fast, maybe because we came so late and were one of three families in the restaurant. Staff were polite, friendly, and attentive. We had an issue paying up as the POS system wasn't playing nice, but that's not their fault - I've used the same one and it sometimes has issues. I'd come back for sure, especially with prices like the ones listed on their menu.

BBQ - Pulled
Adam A.

I lived my entire childhood in Fredericksburg and never made it here - don't know why. Glad I was able to stop in for the first time when I came thru town. Loved it. Got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and slaw. Pork was amazing. Not usually a vinegar based sauce fan but theirs was really good. Two other sauces also, both great. Fries not worth it - skip them. But get all the cole slaw. So tasty. I should have gotten a 2nd order. Friendly staff too!!

Steve S.

Six years coming to Fredericksburg and Wifey and I FINALLY stopped in for BBQ at Allman's. A very exciting meal for us. This is the kind of place where I almost always find a good meal...and usually good service. Normally we would have tried to get a number of items on the menu, but we wanted to save ourselves for a big dinner we needed to go to later in the evening. Wifey and I decided to sit inside as it was a little chilly and we each ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich platters. Each platter comes with two sides so we ordered potato salad, Mac and cheese, cole slaw and baked beans and then some extra cornbread. It's always a great deal when you can also order a couple beers with your mail...not a great selection, but Wifey had a Rolling Rock and I had a Yuengling. The sandwiches were large and the pork was tender and tasty. Platters came with both a traditional BBQ sauce and a vinegar based sauce (North Carolina flair). Both sauces were good, but I liked the vinegar sauce a little better. The sides were pretty good- cole slaw was delicious; the Mac and cheese was a little overdone, but tasted great; the potato salad was very close, but needed a little salt or acidity so I added some of the sauce which made all the difference; finally, the beans tasted canned, but I'm not sure they were-not overly sweet, but flavorful. Really glad we finally made it here...great prices, delicious sandwiches and good service. I'd eat here again.

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Martin M.

This historic BBQ is worth the visit. Indoor and outdoor seating. We tried the pulled pork sandwich and chopped brisket sandwich- along with a total of 6 sides. If you can save room for dessert, the pot of gold is astounding! My favorite is still the banana pudding. The staff is friendly and attentive

The baked beans.
Carrie R.

This is such a classic! The interior and exterior have their 70+ year charm still intact. And the food is delicious! We stop in when we pass thru the area since my spouse used to live in nearby Falmouth. We each enjoyed the heaping plates of pulled pork bbq and didn't even have room for the bun! And we loaded up on tasty sides. The onion rings were soooo good! We also had the beans and some Mac and cheese. Both were also tasty. Oh.... and the Cole slaw! All totally yummy!! We love both sauces. One is a little spicier. The other is sweeter but smokier. Yum!

Slaw Dog & Crinkle Fries
Vicky M.

I have driven by Allman's BBQ for years, traveling up and down Route 1 from NOVA to NC. Saturday was the day, we finally stopped to give it a try. Funny that this is a BBQ place and we really wanted Hotdogs. This old-time, little place with grandmas kitchen table and chairs for dining wasn't bad. The way the customers came in and struck up a conversation, you knew it was a local favorite. Our server, did not get her name, was such a sweetheart and let us know her favorites. Final decision was 2-Slaw Dogs, which they fry, one with crinkle fries, the other with potato salad. I am not a fan of crinkle fries but these were really tasty and hot. The potato salad was more of a deli style when I was expecting a southern style potato salad. It was good but not what I expected. The hotdogs are deep fried, pretty good for a cheat day. The slaw wasn't bad, I'm used to the vinegar kick and this slaw didn't have it. Will we return? Sure, I want to try the BBQ!

Pulled pork BBQ - Pulled with coleslaw on top, green beans and fries - all very good!

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Been eating here since it opened in 1954. Always good. The older it gets, the better.

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Small, old-fashioned place. Good ol' southern hospitality. I liked their food. ThE SMOKE ON THEIR RIBS!!!! They are AMAZING!!!

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Many of my family lived in Partlow, Bumpass and Fredericksburg. Most are gone now but we always loved the food and service. Great memories

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Darling and reasonably priced! Right next to UMW. Try the pulled chicken. Milkshake was huge.

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