We had a friend who was local recommend this place and since we love trying out BBQ places we decided to give it a whirl. It definitely felt like it had a loyal and local crowd and was unpretentious in nature. Service was friendly. While we enjoyed out visit we probably won't be back. The food was decent but not enough to warrant a repeat visit. What we got: Put Master - 3.5* a decent sandwich. It hit the spot. Smokey Allman's Dog - 3.5* it was decent and I enjoyed the flavour, it just wasn't all that special. Baked Beans (side of) - 3* nothing special to write home about read more

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Absolutely awesome food. Would be 5 but the bbq sauce was pure syrup. It wasn't bbq at all ‍ Coleslaw & Mac n cheese was glorious!! read more

Such a great spot. The food is spectacular. My goto is always the chopped pork sandwich. Onion rings are amazing. Their green beans bring you back to your childhood. The location. Retro cool old building that is still kicking. Take your time to look around and you see how this place was run back in the day. The old menu board still hangs. All of these great things and add amazing friendly service. You can't go wrong. Eat in or take out. It's a winner. read more

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

Allman's Bar B Q - Sliced pork, onion rings, coleslaw, Brunswick stew - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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! read more

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

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

Stop in to get some bbq, I am not an expert but I like the brisket a lot more then the rib. I mix the Rib sauce with the spicy that have a smoke favor to it. Hear that they are selling this place so if y'all like it, better come down before new owners. read more

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! read more

Allman's Bar B Q - My order was supposed to be a platter $$ - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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. read more

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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!! read more

Allman's Bar B Q - BBQ - Pulled - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

On the way back from the beach, I convinced Favorite Oldest Granddaughter and Favorite Oldest Middle Granddaughter to humor PopPop by stopping at Allmans. Went there many time when Favorite Son was in college at Mary Washington, but the last time was way too many years ago. It was even better then I remembered. Still the same dated decor, but the pork - oh the pork! - was fantastic. I understand that the owners rebuilt their old wood-fired pit a few years back, and the results show their return to the traditional, time-tested ways. Moist meat, chopped fine, piled high on a hamburger roll, with Allman's vinegar- based sauce and nice white coleslaw on the side. (I bought extra sauce to bring home...). Homemade brownies for dessert. Definitely brought back the memories. Interstate 95 sucks on a Saturday afternoon in the summer. Stopping at Allman's (almost) makes traveling down that road worthwhile. read more

Came in for lunch on a weekday and they were moderately busy, which is good to see. Lived in the area for many years and this was my first time ever coming here. I love BBQ and smoked meats, but never heard rave reviews about this place, so when I had the opportunity to try it recently, I did. Service was friendly and helpful. The menu is interesting with lots of fried food, such as fried hot dogs and hamburgers (never heard of a fried hamburger) and the brisket plate I got was chopped brisket which was sauced. Odd way for a true smokehouse to serve brisket, as it's never supposed to have sauce on it, until the person eating it adds sauce. The brisket tasted decent, far from the best I've ever had, but definitely nowhere near the worst. The plate came with a nicely toasted hamburger bun, so I made a sandwich and that tasted good. The sides were really good. Overall, not a bad visit... I'd come back. read more

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

Allman's gives a homey type of ambiance. The service was absolutely incredible, staff was very attentive and welcoming. I ordered the Allman's plate with pulled pork, coleslaw, and potato salad, paired with the OG sauce. My taste buds have never been happier. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Very delicious bbq in the Fredericksburg area! It felt like a mom and pops diner. Theres plenty of street parking right outside the restaurant. There's outdoor seating with lights and fans. I'm sure it's very cute at night! It was very busy when we arrived, but were seated right away and the waitress made sure we were still taken care of. The food came out quick! I really enjoyed my pulled pork sandwich and my husband enjoyed his brisket. The sandwich had lots of pulled pork and with my sides the meal was more than enough to fill me up! Will be back when we are craving some bbq. read more

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

ATTENTION !!!! I have eaten in your restaurant for over two (2) years now. I normally eat there twice each week ( $ 20.00 + each time). I just came from having lunch (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) and now that I am home, I have decided today is my LAST visit to your restaurant. The prices are great, the waitress staff is great and I love the old world feeling BUT - after two years of asking to have my French Fries well done - not brown on the outside and raw in the inside - I am done. I asked today for Well Done Fries, just as I have asked for two years but the cook (whoever that is) must think the customer does not know what THEY really need. My little $ 200 per month expenditure will not adversely affect your bottom line but I can no longer enjoy paying for food that is NO what I enjoy eating. Respectfully, Ross Harris read more

Stopped in based on the fame and history of Allman's. Very small location, but they try to use the space they have as best as possible. We had about 10 people in our group so we tried everything on the admittedly very small menu- except the ribs. They were out of ribs. Which is pretty weird due a BBQ place that otherwise only serves 2 other meats- chicken and pork. Regardless, both were good, just dry. There was plenty of sauce on the tables to help with that though, and I think that's how they intend it. I was very impressed with the sides- I loved the paprika on the coleslaw, and I'm a fan of more bland potato salad (goes great with the hot sauce!). Cornbread could've been more moist but not bad at all. I also appreciate the toasted bun they give you. read more

Great True-Cue (authentic wood-smoked with no gas assist) pulled pork sandwich with classic atmosphere. read more

Allman's Bar B Q - Pulled pork sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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I used to go here as a kid! 30+ years later and it's under new ownership but I'm happy to see the bbq and sides are still delish. Took my son for a trip down memory lane and he loved as well. I'm sorry some of you had a bad experience. I love this bbq! I do miss that they used to have malted powder to add to the milk shakes... but they still offer fun shakes if you want one. My son had a strawberry shake and was pretty happy! read more

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Traffic between Washington DC and Richmond VA on interstate 95 can be awful so the alternative route 1 offers some relief. Along the way I found Allman's BBQ. It's really not hidden so no need to search to far off the roadway. It's a small, old fashion place that was perhaps a gas station years ago but now it serves BBQ. I had the pulled pork. They serve it naked and offer sauces you can add yourself. The hot was the best. You get coleslaw and 2 sides in the platter I got. Everything was really good and plentiful, especially the baked beans, and there were lots of choices. Ribs are available after 3 pm so don't expect any for lunch. The menu and prices take you back 20 years or more. Check it out! read more

Allman's Bar B Q - My pulled pork platter with slaw, onion rings and baked bean sides - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

We've driven by this place 100 times and finally went in for dinner today. It was great, rib sauce on the pulled pork was preferred over their original vinegar based bbq sauce. Their sides are great, mac and cheese, corn bread, and even the fries. Fries were my least favorite though and I'd get a different side instead of them. Fresh bun, fair pricing, so yeah we will definitely be back. read more

Allman's Bar B Q - a plate of food - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Great BBQ! I got the Pulled Pork Sandwich (no slaw) with a side of Mac and Cheese. The servings were very generous. The table only had one Original BBQ sauce which was okay; it's a vinegar-based sauce and I usually prefer thicker sauces. Luckily the waitress told us about their Rib sauce! Highly recommend asking for this on your sandwich if you prefer more saucy sauces. The Mac was great too! Well seasoned. I also tried the fries and cornbread, which were both good. Very reasonably priced too! We got two sandwiches and four sides for about $25. read more

Allman's Bar B Q - pulled pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

We've been going to Allmans for over 20 years. We took a break for a few years, but we're so glad we decided to try the food now that Allmans is under new ownership. Food, service and staff are all great, especially the two young ladies who are the wait staff when we go there during the day. They are super nice and friendly, always have big smiles and provide great service. We don't mind driving from Dumfries, Virginia to eat their because know we're going to get a delicious barbecue sandwich and fried hot dog. Plus, great potato salad and baked beans and other sides. Keep up the great work everyone. read more

Great chicken, pork and the sides are delicious. Love the coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread .

To preface, this place has been around for 75 years. I would recommend sticking with a burger, bbq, or the ribs. The sides...fries are NOT crispy, not salty, and are hard to chew. The coleslaw is bland and warm. The potato salad is super bland. I waited 40 minutes for preparation...and I was pretty disappointed. The service was great, they attended to me as soon as they could. read more

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Sauce was bland. They gave me warm ribs but asked before they gave it to me if I minded if they were warm. To which I responded..."no I don't mind"...just to see if they were serious. They were. I threw it away when I walked out and went somewhere else to eat. read more

I have always heard that this was the place for BBQ in the Fredericksburg area, while I say that I have also heard it's not the best BBQ in the area and to avoid it. I have seen them win BBQ for the area in publications too, i also don't listen to those publications either when they are good or bad until I try it. So my take on Allman's is this, it okay. It's not the best and it's not the worst. At best it's average on a good day. The menu is small, like real small. I had a half rack with collard greens and Mac n cheese. The wife had the puller pork sandwich with cole slaw and collards. The ribs where nothing special, I think Mission BBQ has a better tasting rib, I was able to taste my wife's BBQ sandwich and it was okay. The sides were good and had some good flavor. Overall the dining experience was good, the waitress was friendly and tried hard to make us comfortable given the small space. I am all for support of small businesses, I just wouldn't get your hopes up if you decide to eat here. read more

Some Virginia history right here. Allman's has been on my list for my somewhat hit and miss experience with VA BBQ. Luckily this was a hit. This place feels very authentic, and does make you feel like you are stepping back into the 1950s from when it opened. The service is extremely welcoming and polite, and the crowd here seems to be a mix of newcomers and regulars. My wife and I each got the Deluxe Sandwich which is the pulled pork with two sides. It's a small menu - always a good sign from my experience in a BBQ place. It usually doesn't turn out well when you see so many types of meat coming from the smoker. Here it's pork: pulled/chopped shoulder or ribs. The sandwiches were quite large and topped with a tasty creamy slaw. The pork is unadorned, but very moist with great smoke flavor. I added a little of their homemade vinegar sauce, which worked perfectly with the meat. Quite satisfying. I saw a patron next to me with a half rack of ribs that looked divine, definitely my order next time. The sides were nothing to write home about, but who cares? I wanted old school, authentic VA BBQ. Oh, and the prices are fantastic. It is criminal what BBQ goes for in No. Virginia so it was nice to see the cost pretty low here. Great service and decor, solid BBQ. And two shakes for the road back to Alexandria. read more

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Little did I realize that I would be going back in time or is it Back to the Future? We decided to try Allman's and was pleasantly surprised with the simple menu. This is not a knock, but a testimony to the fact Allman's sticks with what they know, bar-b-q, great sides and milk shakes. I always say, check the license plates in the parking lot, if they are local it is a good place. Well, we the parking lot was packed, every table was full and the wait staff (Christine) was friendly and attentive. Oh and did I mention the hush puppies? They are some of the best I have ever had! We will be back! read more

Allman's Bar B Q - Bar-b-q plate with collard greens, slaw and hush puppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Came across this place passing through this town. we decided to go there even though I was unsure if the staff would be welcoming or rude... Staff was welcoming and were pleasant to speak with. Food was good defiantly what I was looking for. love mom and pop shops. Will come again read more

I'm not sure if Altman's Barbecue is a historic landmark in fredericksburg or not, but it definitely deserves it if it isn't! I have many fond memories of going to Allman's in my childhood and dousing my fries in their barbecue sauce. I went here when visiting with my mom and man oh man they haven't changed a bit. They still have the stuffed wild boar on the wall that I remember from my childhood. My go to at Allman's is a barbecue deluxe sandwich, which comes with two sides. This time I got coke slaw and fries. I don't understand how people don't like cole slaw... like what to dog put on your barbecue sandwich then, just barbecue sauce?? Bless their hearts. I smothered my fries in that glorious sauce that's sweet and tangy. Allman's will always be an oldie but goodie in my books. There's something about the old building that just gives it character and tells a story. read more

Allman's Bar B Q - BBQ deluxe with fries and cole slaw. The portion is fit for s king! Ended up taking half of it home with me - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I've eaten here several times. The food is inconsistent. Today I had a minced BBQ pork platter. The pork was as dry as moist packed beef jerky. I flooded it with sauce to get it down. The fries were overcooked hard and dry. Clearly they had been refried to heat them up. The Cole slaw was swimming in mayo and for some strange reason topped with a pile of paprika. If this was my first visit I'd never come back. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I know it can be better read more

Allman's Bar B Q - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I did not heed the review that said not to waste my money. I got the ribs. The meat was tough and hard to bite into. I got half a rack and the bones wouldn't separate meat was so tough. Would've been better off going to MIssion bbq for that. I didn't even finish it. read more

Allman's Bar B Q - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

This is by far the very best BBQ place around! And the portions are very generous unlike most places. They even give you a free tea for the road! You don't find that kind of customer service anymore. We live in Triangle and we come down to F'burg to get this delicious BBQ! I highly recommend this place where the folks are very accommodating and pleasant. There is a reason this place has been around for decades. read more