When I saw this place, I knew I had to try it. I am so glad that I did. The first thing you notice is the eclectic exterior and then you smell the awesomey goodness of wood smoke. The food itself was delicious. The meat had a smoke ring that you would not believe. And the tenderness... Well, amazing. If you are looking for legit BBQ you do not have to look any further. We will be back. read more

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Great simple takeout or set at the picnic tables for good BBQ. Service is from the window and was quick. I had the brisket which they had on Saturday. I got bake beets and potato salad. The brisket was very good and lots of it. I got four nice slices. The back beans were a little over cooked but I liked them. The potato salad was good and unique. It was a lite dill potato salad. Now I am not big on dill but I enjoyed it. My partner got the pulled pork Mac & cheese and the bake beans. He said he enjoyed it. It was a lot of food. Had the left overs for dinner. They also sold Pup Cups which had scrap Turkey and Chicken. Our Dachshunds loved the pup cups! read more

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I ordered the smoked turkey croissant for a quick lunch. The flavor was ok but the dill pickle relish (or whatever it was) wasn't really my favorite. The turkey was the biggest let down though. It was dry and under seasoned. I understand they prob use leftover smoked turkey for the cold sandwiches, but it was very dry. I'd still like to try some of the other BBQ at some point. Small BBQ joints like this often have some of my fav BBQ. read more

Blue Ridge Pig - Smoked turkey croissant - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

Quick service. Tasty BBQ chicken sandwich! Sides (potato salad and baked beans also very good)

Got the ribs plate with macaroni salad and coleslaw and the bbq park sandwich with Mac and cheese and baked beans. All of the food was cold but the sweet tea was good at least read more

Bbq meat was bland. Sauce was mustard and bland - not sweet. Dill potato salad was a disaster. The baked beans had only a mustard taste. Lackluster food. Wonderful ambience, however. A plate with a sandwich and two sides was $20. Very disappointing. read more

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Blue Rich pig is wonderful. The barbecue is delicious and I'm just crazy about the potato salad. This little hole in the wall restaurant would've gotten five stars from me if they still had inside seating. We froze sitting outside! Please bring back the inside seating. read more

I've been coming to Blue Ridge Pig for 15+ years, I can remember being a little girl and going with my parents up the mountain for dinner. This establishment has always been a treat for my family and I. I have never been disappointed in their food, service and overall ambiance. The potato salad is like no other you will find. Delicious! There is not a single item on the menu I would not recommend. We are so blessed to have The Blue Ridge pig. read more

Blue Ridge Pig - Turkey croissant, potato salad, and mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

Decent BBQ but not a fan of the pesto that's poured over the otherwise tasty potato salad. Location is good, seating is outside. I should have tried their baked beans! We plan on checking them out again and getting the smoked chicken! read more

Haven't been to BRP in about 20 years, not because we didn't want to but because we moved to Colorado. Had lunch today after hiking Turk Mountain and hell yeah, this bbq is still the stuff. Yum! PS. I'd still murder for the beans recipe. read more

BEST FOOD EVER EASIEST 5 STAR they put sooo much love into the food. best bbq sweetest people running the restaurant.

Best potato salad on the planet no argument. Every time I've been to this establishment, I've witnessed at least one rude or oblivious customer and often wonder if they are leaving a negative review. Because if so it is not representative of the food and service. The service has always been prompt, the food delicious, and the locale singular. Best barbecue in Nelson County. read more

Chicken bbq and beans are so good we dream about this place when we are back in dc. It's a staple when hiking and camping in Shenandoah and pairs well with local beers! This time we tried the potato salad and turkey croissant and wow the dill sauce is awesome! This place has charm, don't miss it. read more

Amazing people, very accommodating even though we came just after they opened. The pork bbq and ribs were good but their beans were out of this world. Only gripe someone might have with it is the lack of indoor seating, but the only people who really complain about that are people whose opinion doesn't matter in the first place. 10/10, coming here every time I'm in the area. read more

Stopped by again this week. Had the chicken croissant sandwich with extra dill sauce and a pulled pork sandwich with slaw and some potato salad with extra dill sauce that we split. The food is amazing. Location is great for heading up or down the mountain to Wintergreen. Service is great, outdoor dining or takeaway only. If you are in the area visiting one of the many breweries, distilleries, or wineries, do yourself a favor a dine here. Drive safe!! read more

Some great BBQ! Potato salad with all the Dill and some tasty beans. Only note would be that even if you pick up bulk BBQ cold, it still comes drenched in BBQ sauce by default so make sure to ask for the sauce on the side if you plan to eat it later. read more

First ate here in 1988. The last ice age. Recently on a visit-- chicken had been substituted for turkey. That's a problem. And not just because I'm completely resistant to change. Also the croissant needs to be dressed more conservatively-- it's not a poor boy and it can't support being overstuffed. Dill sauce remains seductive. read more

Best barbecue on the Blue Ridge Mountains. You have got to try their potato salad it's green and all capitals!! You won't believe how good it is. That barbecue read more

We received a recommendation for this establishment from or air bnb. The People were extremely accommodating as we put in a very large order near closing but the bbq was not my favorite. I probably will not return but the staff was extremely nice. read more

Stopped to get some dinner because the place looks nice and rustic. The sandwich was ok, but not very flavorful. The macaroni salad was ok and the slaw was very watery. The limeade was like sugar water, but I would have preferred some real lime or better flavor. Overall, it was just ok read more

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CASH ONLY!!! Ya'll hear me? If you're like us, you usually only carry plastic, so if you drive all the way to this out-of-the-way place and don't have enough cash on you, you'll have to make a sizable donation to the Swear Jar after driving around Nellysford to find an ATM. Hopefully, I've saved some of you that hassle. We ordered: 2 smoked turkey croissants, 1 ham croissant, 1 pint of baked beans, 1/2 pint of macaroni salad, and a large (yet tiny) sweet tea. $39. Did I mention they accept CASH ONLY? They charge extra for 'the works' on their sandwiches, which as of this writing is an extra .45 cents per tomato/lettuce/mayo/etc. Cheese is an extra .55 cents. Those add-ons do add up, and we found out the hard way that it would have been cheaper to order by the 'plate' rather than rack up the extra sides (beans, macaroni salad) by ordering them separately. We ordered take-out over the phone & didn't get the prices ahead of time, so we didn't realize this until it was too late, which was kind of a shock when we arrived twice for the bill. We arrived twice since we had to hunt down that ATM. I posted an updated menu in the photo section. Now, for the food: the ham was very salty, but moist & tasty. I liked it on the croissant, which was a nice touch. The turkey was unfortunately dry & tasteless, but the dill sauce really adds a nice touch & many people rave about it. We were very disappointed with the baked beans, they seem to just be Van de Kamps with smoked meat & vinegar added, which didn't work as well as it sounds. They should have been packed with flavor, but were very bland--although the meat was great. It just needed a kick of flavor, tomato or BBQ sauce would be a welcome touch. Macaroni salad: lacked flavor, also. Sweet tea: $2 for a large, but it was only about 10 oz. It was good. Would we go back? We are locals that had gone here once years ago, and forgot why we haven't gone here more often. Now we remember. But I would like to try their 'pig salad' which I assume is ham salad; and would also like to try their BBQ chicken. The croissants were enjoyable. All in all, we are native southerners who know great BBQ, and are still on the Great VA BBQ Quest. If anyone has any suggestions for us, pls message me? Thanks. I'm posting a picture of their updated menu, as of this writing 06/03/2015. And did I mention? CASH ONLY!! read more

Blue Ridge Pig - *** CASH ONLY, NO CREDIT CARDS *** Blue Ridge Pig menu, as of June 2015 - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

I was out in the area doing some hiking and the place I was staying recommended Blue Ridge Pig for some barbecue, and the barbecue here was above average. I had the pulled pork barbecue plate. First, the sandwich was enormous. It was served on a kaiser roll which is a little unusual but turned out to be a good idea because it held up to the soft, juicy meat well. The meat flavor stood out with a touch of smoke and the sauce was understated with only a hint of vinegar. Not too much to say about the sides of potato salad and baked beans, which were on the bland side, but you don't go to a barbecue joint for the potato salad. Next time I'm in the area, I will be stopping in. read more

Blue Ridge Pig - Sign out front - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

Vacationing at Wintergreen for the Memorial Day weekend. Craving some good barbecue and this place stood out on Yelp as a local gem. Not so much...small, quaint or cruddy? You be the judge, if you make the same mistake. Put it this way...we ate outside at the picnic tables, next to the carwash...rather that stay inside the dark and dirty looking interior. Pulled pork platters with beans and potato salad. Meat was basically tasteless and not seasoned at all. The sauce...what there was of it, didn't add anything to the flavor. Potato salad, with green pickle juice on it, was interesting, but both my girlfriend and I ate less than half of it. The beans again were forgettable. Seriously...save your money...get your barbecue somewhere else and leave this place to the locals, who must be used to it. read more

The service and the food was quality! We came here out of a mistake since the other location we wanted to go to had such a long wait and I'm so thankful we did! There spins on certain sides to made it so great especially with the sweet juicy pork sandwich, definitely will come back again read more

So the food was great, turkey croissant was fantastic! But in saying that the wait was very long, 55 minutes from ordering to eating. I don't think I would go back unless I had a lot of time and wasn't crazy hungry. read more

Blue Ridge Pig - Inside table Decor - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia

Blue Ridge Pig is an absolute must have. The Smoked Turkey Croissant is the best sandwich I have ever had in my entire life. Staff always friendly, food always quick and carries well. Anyone who says anything bad about this place is a hater at heart, this place is the epitome of delicious. read more

This place was so bad. Terrible slaw. Terrible beans. Nothing about this is bbq. The Turkey was dry as a dog's bone. Sold out of half their stuff. Skip this unless you want to wait 25 mins for dry food that taste like mustard and dirt. read more

Hidden Gem This isn't a glorious place, it's worn and run-down. But what it lacks in looks it makes up for in the amazing BBQ. Every-time my friend and I visit Wintergreen resort we come here! We typically go for the pulled pork on a kaiser roll and a lemonade. The lemonade is much too sweet but everything is perfect. The pulled pork is tangy and warm. The bun is warm but gets soggy easy. The only problem is that if you come in here and order a couple of sandwiches you'll wait for a while. There's usually only one person there, just be prepared to wait. Good, homemade, southern BBQ! read more

Wow, the best pulled pork and slaw sandwich I've had, and you have to try the turkey croissant with the lot. I will be back for sure

Second time here and had great experiences both times. Keep in mind, they only take cash or check (there's an ATM nearby, no worries). There's limited seating but it's never that crowded. The ribs here are absolutely fantastic! It's smoked super well and has the perfect consistency. The sauces are also really good. BBQ pork sandwich is also delicious! The bread is nicely toasted and the meat is lean and juicy. Prices are a little high for the portion they give you, but the meat is great quality! Not too much fat and perfectly smoked. Definitely my favorite BBQ place so far! read more

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Absolutely great food and service. Rode my motorcycle all the way from Richmond Va (1h 45m) and figured I'd give this place a try. 10/10 recommend. I will definitely be making the trip again. read more

Pigaphanalia. That's the word The Boy coined to describe the inside of this place, and if you've ever seen hundreds of different anthropomorphic pieces of pig art all crammed into a 250 square foot dining space, you'll understand why. Frankly, it was a little disturbing, but if you can get past the idea of cartoon livestock begging you to eat their tasty brethren (and if you're a barbeque fan, you'd better get over it), you're in for a treat. The Blue Ridge Pig serves hickory smoked pork and other meats in a tiny roadside stop I'm most familiar with as a gas station on the way to Wintergreen Resort, where my family holds an annual reunion. Despite the fact that we've been doing this for 18 years running, I'd never stopped at the Pig until just this July. Apparently I've been missing out. I ordered mine with coleslaw, The Boy without. If you like vinegar as a barbeque counterpoint, you'll want it with. If, like the above reviewer, non-mayo coleslaw is an abomination to all that's good and sacred about barbeque, then for god's sake don't order it. (Also, consider not giving restaurants two stars just because they don't serve the One True Style Of Coleslaw.) The pork itself is hand-pulled into a perfect fall-apart softness. Toasted kaiser rolls are a nice choice, and the sauce itself stands up well, although after all my time in Georgia, I missed the sweet note that I expect to balance out the vinegar. Also, the small taste I got of The Boy's potato salad with dill sauce was probably the best potato salad I've ever tasted (caveat: neither of us are big potato salad fans). This isn't the best barbeque I've ever had, but it's an authentic and inexpensive stop on a stretch of road with limited culinary options. A keeper. read more

Not sure what happened between my first visit and my recent visit. Paid $17 for the rib plate and two sides to go. Get down the road and it's only 4 ribs, the cole slaw wasn't edible, the baked beans were different but tolerable. I realize the menu stated rib plate with no specification as to half rack or full rack. But anyone who dabbles in eating bbq and various smoked meats knows there are 13 ribs on each side of a pig, hog, or cow. 13 ribs. So even if the plate was only a half rack there should've been at least 6 ribs in that container. 4 ribs is only a 1/3 of a rack. A 1/3 rack of ribs with 2 quarter cup of sides, 1 of which was inedible, for $17? I can't go back based purely on principles now. So to everyone out there who enjoys eating bbq remember these words of wisdom when dealing with pork ribs. 13 ribs equals one full rack or if you're from the south, one slab. 6 to 7 ribs equals half rack or if you're from the south, half slab. Anything less than those numbers above are known in bbq circles as "cheater racks". And if an establishment is going to "cheat" their customers out of a rib or two, what else are they cheating you on. Some establishments will answer you when asked about there numbers, that's how we do ours. Immediately exit the establishment and locate a respectable bbq vendor who understands the terms half rack and full rack is not open to their interpretation. Nature already interpreted it when it decided how many ribs the animal should have. And regarding the pig and hog specifications, a pig is 249 pounds or less. A pig has less fat and is a leaner dish. A hog is 250 pounds or more, is more fatty, which in turn means more grease. Know you bbq. 2 stars bc I liked the old Blue Ridge Pig. Minus 3 stars for the outrageously priced $17, 4 ribs meal. read more

A solid 2 Star. All the raving reviews drove us to this restaurant expecting lip-smacking, tasty barbeque. Instead we got flavorless ribs & flavorless pulled pork. Did the cook forget the salt in his dry rub? On the upside the baked beans were damn good, but we didn't come for the beans. Don't expect much from a roadside shack's decor, and I didn't. In fact the "roadsidey-ness" of the place was kind of neat. We'll be stopping at another BBQ joint next time. read more

Albert Einstein once said "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried to barbecue anything." This locally owned BBQ joint has lots of great character inside and outside as well as the food. Inside is very small, maybe three tables total with 2 decades of business cards on the walls everywhere along with piggy decor everywhere around. On the menu is BBQ beef, pork, chicken, ribs & country ham. Shoot, if you like they will even smoke a whole chicken , ham or turkey for you. The sides are pretty much limited to baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad and occasionally a special side will be available. On this recent visit I had the barbecue chicken sandwich with baked beans and potato salad. I really like the BBQ chicken. It is made with a tomato sauce that reminds me of a Kansas City style sauce with a little vinegar. The baked beans do in fact smell of a wonderful smoke. In truth, I did not like the BBQ pork here. But I do admire the effort that goes into the food. Food C Staff B Decor A Location C (small parking lot) Health Inspection Grade A read more

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Best in Show. BRP is the best BBQ I've ever had bar none. The brisket and pulled pork are wonderful, but you HAVE to try the RIBS. Strawberry uses big old pork spareribs, not baby-back, smokes them and then smothers them with this awesomely spicy, mustard based sauce. They are toothsome without being chewy, perfectly meaty and delicious without being tough. BEST RIBS I'VE EVER EATEN. EVER. The sides are wonderful too. read more

Good as usual Three for lunch 2 pork bbq's, country ham sandwich loaded and a smoked turkey loaded all for 30 dollars! Hidden gem Simper Fi read more

Rustic roadside BBQ joint, just like I like 'em. Ate outside at the picnic tables next to the smoker. Unfortunately the BBQ sandwich was so over sauced the bun couldn't handle all the moisture and got goopy. The dill turkey croissant on the other hand, was awesome. A week later and I'm still craving one. I really enjoyed their vinegar potato salad too. Would skip the BBQ next time and go straight for the croissants! read more

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Sadly, Blue Ridge Pig - a place that's been on our list of places to try for years because of the praises heaped upon this BBQ joint - was a letdown for us. The culprit? Vinegar... BRP is nestled into a tiny stretch of storefronts (including the delightful Ambrosia and Basic Necessities) and a self-serve carwash along 151 in Nellysford. If not for the pink pig out front, it would be easy to miss the target. However, once parked, one's nose confirms that one is at the right place. The pervasive smoky odor of hickory - not cigarettes - confirms that real barbeque, slow-smoked on the premises, is done here. The restaurant itself is best described as a kitschy shack. First, it's tiny and dark. There's a couple of mismatched tables in the room where you order at the counter; there are a few more on the other side of the wall. Look around and you'll find business cards - tons of them - stuffed into the furring strips that hold the plywood walls and ceiling. They're even on the ceiling! Mostly, the cards hail from local enterprises; but we spotted some from other area codes and states, too. Then there's the dizzying collection of pig memorabilia on the ledges surrounding the rooms. A chalkboard lists the straight-forward menu options that include pork, chicken and beef. There are sandwich options as well as combination meat plates. Additionally, diners can elect to keep it simple and just get a sandwich or make a meal of it with sides. For our first foray, we had the pulled pig sandwich with slaw on-top and beans and potato salad as sides, washed down with sweet tea (what else?). The Kaiser roles are gently toasted and huge. The pork is hand-pulled, not chopped. The meat itself is incredibly tender and smoke-infused. But the overpowering vinegar taste from the slaw - we're guessing this was the culprit - turned us off. With apologies to those who love North Carolina-style barbeque, we don't like the vinegar flavor. We like sauce. And we prefer creamy and sweet slaw. The potato salad is dressed with a dill vinaigrette and consists of cubed potatoes and onions. It's certainly not the junk from Food Lion that winds up at summer cookouts. However, it didn't inspire happy-palate moans either. The beans, on the other hand, were delightful - just the right consistency of ingredients and sauce. We found an occasional bell pepper bit amongst the pinto beans and tangy sauce. (For the record, the beans at Jammin' Joe's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/jammin-joes-bbq-new-baltimore) in New Baltimore on 29 near Gainesville that include multiple types of beans and ground meat are not to be missed - at least the rendition we tasted a couple of years ago. Admittedly, there's other stuff on the menu to try - to be sure, the ribs and chicken - but the pulled pork sandwich plate priced around $10 isn't going to be the thing that lures us back. read more

Unfortunately the pulled pork and the ribs did not impress me. It was very bland. read more

Blue Ridge Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Nellysford, Virginia