I would give Southern Smoke BBQ 100 stars if it was an option. We chose Southern Smoke to cater our…read moredaughter's wedding reception and they were fantastic. Hunter was a gem to work with right off the bat. He was responsive, professional and patient. He showed up on time and got straight to work. During cocktail hour I went to get my daughter and son-in-law food. Hunter saw me standing in line and immediately asked us what we needed for them. How many plates and then walked with me back to them. He checked on us to make sure we had drinks and if we needed more food. The staff, which was all family, were so courteous and friendly. They bussed the reception and made sure people were happy and they put away our china and glasses with utmost care. My mother-in-law is elderly and doesn't eat much. When he saw the food left on her plate he asked her if she wanted to take it home; he then boxed it up for her and made sure she got what she needed. I cannot praise them enough. We recommended them to everyone at the party and will be using them for our 25th anniversary party next year. We love the people at Southern Smoke and look forward to working with them again. I would highly recommend again and again.

The food fresh, they have great service, and comfortable atmosphere. The best BBQ I have ever had.read more

The best BBQ in the area!…read more One walks into this restaurant with a "Where have you been all my life?!" feeling and leave there feeling like they have experienced a phenomenon of culinary bliss! This restaurant does NOT disappoint! We really enjoyed our experience at this relaxed restaurant. Rebecca, our server, did an excellent job anticipating our needs and flawlessly ensured our order was correct. She was awesome! Food is UNBELIEVABLY EXCELLENT! The brisket and pulled pork was perfectly done! The potato salad and banana pudding were great. My son had the half-rack of ribs and the portion they brought out looked like a whole rack. We've never seen our son eat ribs so quickly - he devoured them in what was likely a record time, and if you knew this kid - he doesn't get in a hurry for anything...but had we reached over his plate we would likely be missing fingers... lol The brisket was tender, juicy, and very flavorful. My wife enjoyed the chicken and brisket. The collard greens were perfectly done. The sauces were great! Banana pudding was the best you can get aside from having homemade. We live about 40 minutes from this restaurant and in another county - but we will now be regular fixtures at this restaurant. They are definitely the G.O.A.T. in a 4 county area! Do give them a try!

Real authentic bbq ! Great service and very friendly. I recommend to anyone out of townread more

The food was wonderful. We had the meatloaf and BBQ- both outstanding and all our sides were…read moredelicious. The honey biscuits are a real treat. The owner was so nice. We will definitely return.

I eat a lot of BBQ on the road, and often when walking in it seems it will be a leap of faith…read moreregarding the cleanliness of many BBQ restaurants. TLP was clean, bright and modern. Our server, Ginger, was helpful and kind answering any of my questions. Food came out hot, fast and was absolutely delicious. All was excellent, but the wings were certainly the star of the show - thank goodness I had the good sense to get a small order and share them with my buddy!

Got talked into going to this joint again by friends. Knew better. Once again, this is NOT a BBQ…read morerestaurant. They have way too many other things on the menu. I made the mistake of ordering the NC pulled pork plate which includes 6 ounces of meat and 2 hush puppies for $10. No other sides or beverage included. Added a side of slaw and iced tea and with the mandated 20% gratuity for a party of six or more my meal came to $21.68. The BBQ was dry and tasteless. Service was OK but the waitress screwed up the bills for the table. This is my second review of this place. Won't be a third.

A few words only needed to describe this eatery!!! Great…read morefood. Excellent service (Miss Denise), thank you! Great ambiance!

This was some of the best beef brisket I have had in a very long time! I went for lunch a couple…read moreweeks ago, and it was absolutely packed, though this stuff was working so hard and so fast, even with no empty tables, there wasn't a wait. Sides were all delicious, especially the mac & cheese. Do not get me started on their special sauce, I could drink a whole glass of it! If you are in Martinsville, check it out.

The people working there are so incredibly nice, supportive and helpful in choices of what to get…read more They did not seem to be bothered at all, that it took just a bit of time for me and my guest to decide what we wanted. The time for the food to be called out was very good. The food itself is just incredible! I've tried different things there on three different visits, and love everything that I've had there! I cannot wait to go again! Taking my sister with me, who is here from Alaska right now, within the next couple of days.

Nice and hot food Collards are a little too salty. Right…read moreflavor. Beautifully cut and prepared. Good portion. Mac and cheese amazing flavor. The combination of flavors is just right. Right texture and good portion. Ribs are beautifully cooked to perfection. Season very well. Good smoke ring on meat. I paired it with the bbq sauce which was sweet and tangy. Very good ribs. The portion was perfect. Next time I will go with one meat Va two meats since the portions are generous. Hush puppies were pretty good. I like the fact they made a center indentation to make sure they are throughly cooked. The flavor was just right not overly cooked or salty. More of a sweet batter taste. The customer service was pretty good. Really fast service and they move that line pretty quickly. Over all it's a good choice for Carolina BBQ. I will definitely come again and try something new next time around.

Right when I walked in I was greeted by Kaley, she was so nice and attentive. The restaurant is…read moreclean and styled similar to the Yadkin Valley vibe! Food is awesome, absolutely fresh and flavorful!

Ordered dinner to go. With a side of hot wings. The pulled pork was good. The sides were horrid…read more The french fries or freezer burned. The mac & cheese was very old. I couldn't eat any of them. And then that hot wings were also so freezer burned so badly that they were in edible. I took one bite of it and I thought I was gonna be ill. They should get rid of their freezer and just cook things they can make fresh if that's just a few things that's OK.

Tucked away in the heart of Pembroke, Virginia, Bluegrass BBQ delivers everything you'd hope for…read morefrom a true small-town gem. From the perfectly seasoned fried fish to the smoky, flavorful jerk pulled chicken, every bite tasted like it was made with pride. And then came the surprise star of the meal--the hush puppies. Crispy and golden on the outside, warm, soft, and pure comfort on the inside. What truly made this experience unforgettable was Albert, better known as "Vinny de Vincent." His passion for cooking is contagious. As he shared the story behind his recipes, his cooking process, and his vision of serving both his community and the world, it became clear that this is more than a restaurant--it's a story of second chances, reinvention, and purpose served on a plate. His hospitality made us feel like family the moment we walked through the door. If you're looking for authentic Southern flavor, genuine hometown hospitality, and a meal prepared with heart, Bluegrass BBQ earns a well-deserved 5 out of 5 from me. This is the kind of place that reminds you why small-town America still has some of the best food--and the biggest hearts. #BluegrassBBQ #PembrokeVirginia #SouthernCooking #SmallTownHospitality #CulinaryGoodness

Went for lunch before hiking the Cascades to fuel up. We got the combination with pork, smoked…read moresausage, Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and beans. There was a great selection of sauces, with the vinegar based one being my favorite. Both the meats were tasty, but the pulled pork was a bit dry for my taste. The Mac and cheese and the hush puppies were also perfect, and it was my first time trying baked beans, but I don't think they were my thing. The pulled pork and the Mac and cheese came to us cold, so it seemed like they were sitting a bit before they brought it to us. Our food came out pretty quickly and the server took time to tell us about the history of the restaurant and recommend dishes to us. There was plenty of seating with an outside porch, and it very much felt like a family restaurant. We will definitely be back to try the catfish and the brisket, as both looked really good when the other tables got them.

The bbq was off the charts! We had the pulled pork sandwich…read morew/ Mac n cheese which was DELICIOUS and we also had the Texas Trinity w/ Brisket, Ribs and Sausage w/ sides of potato salad and the pinto beans along w/ some corn bread Everything was FANTASTIC! Our server, Kayla was very nice and took care of us with a smile! We'll be back!

Every good thing experiences growth, and so has this family-owned business that started as a food…read moretruck in 2023 with a menu of North Carolina- and South Carolina-style barbecue staples. And now has opened a brick-and-mortar shack with a Texas-style barbecue in the heart of Salem, Virginia. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I love a good barbeque, so as soon as I found out about this place, I set-up the GPS of my Lexus to 602 W 4th Street, Salem, Virginia, and drove down there to go try it out. As I was approaching the restaurant, I was intrigued by the architectural design of the this small restaurant. Words can't do justice to describe its appearance, so I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food. It was literally a shack with two large glass garage doors serving as the windows. Inside the place was clean with a rustic look that created the perfect laid down ambiance to better enjoy eating your barbecue. There, I had the opportunity of meeting Brent Bowles, the owner and the artist who designed the cute pig image for their logo. He was able to explain that his restaurant has a full bar with beer, wine and liquors, highlighting a selection of bourbon. He also was able to clarify the "Sweet" in the restaurant's name, in that they plan to carry special desserts such as smoked pecan pies and top-notch ice cream from the Tillamook Creamery. After I sat myself at a table near the window to have enough light to capture its food at its best, a friendly lady server came up to greet me with a copy of the menu and took my drink order. I ordered a Coke and began reviewing the menu. As starter I ordered the Brisket Sliders, and as my main entrée, a Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries as a Classic Side, which they charged $3.50 extra for them, and they were even not that many. My server was a bit inexperienced, because she brought me all the food at once, instead as starters first and then the main entrée. The food was amazingly delicious, with generous portions of meat in all the sandwiches. The starter Brisket Sliders were a meal by themselves, and are meant to share. I are one of the three and took the other two home for later so I could fit the Pulled Pork Sandwich. For dessert, the owner who was sitting at the bar, recommended that I have a piece of their Smoked Pecan Pie. It tasted delicious, reminding me of the caramel popcorn I use to eat at the beach when I was growing up. As you were probably able to see in my photographs, the place also had a small patio with picnic tables to be able to dine outdoors in good weather. I definitely recommend this place for when you're feeling like eating barbecue. And I can assure you, you won't be disappointed.