Very affordable bbq, with a homey vibe. The food was hit out miss. The ribs and brisket were dry…read moreand lack flavor compared to other bbq places. You def have to dip it in their Sauces. I terms of meat, the highlight was e fried catfish. Flaky and flavorful. The sides were okay, with my favorite being the coleslaw. Hospitality was nice. Overall an okay experience

Service and food were spectacular! Seven of us all together and everyone was happy with what they…read moreordered.

Stopped by one night recently while in town with friends, what a cool space for live music and…read morefood. Eclectic mix of seating and tables and chairs. A small covered stage area for live music, walk up counter food service. I had the street tacos, a plate of three well prepared bean and cheese veggies tacos with mushrooms. Flavorful and filling, they hit the spot the night of my visit. Not fancy but good, fresh guac, pico and salsa, with a side of rice. My group grabbed a large table and half a dozen chairs. We sat, ate, listened to music and enjoyed the night. 3.5 Stars All an all a cool venue, rounded up for the Grateful Dead covers being played the night of my visit. 01034

We were here from out of town. There was 8 of us. We stood around the main counter outside for…read moreabout 20 minutes looking at the posted menu and waiting on someone to acknowledge us. An employee passed us a few times. Someone in the back saw us as well. We finally asked someone for help and we were told they closed early that night. ( there were people still sitting at tables so there was no indication they were closed)! Which is fine. But someone could have been kind enough to let us know rather than watch us standing around waiting to be helped for 20 minutes. The snub seemed purposeful. Perhaps because we were clearly from out of town ( I will leave it at that). We were able to go to Dogtown next door and get food. Service there was excellent and the folks were much more friendly.

The team was incredibly welcoming and attentive. They even provided a water bowl for our puppies…read moreand made sure they felt right at home. Highly recommend!

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!

Stopped by on a Friday at 7 PM. This food was so much better than I thought it was going to be. The…read morebrisket was very good, not the best I've had, but very, very good. The pulled pork was also very good. they have six or so different barbecue sauces, so you should be able to find one that works for you. Cornbread was solid. I have absolutely no complaints. People were nice place was clean. The food came out fast. Again zero complaints.

I had no idea what I wanted to eat, the girl at the front who took our order was so helpful and…read morepatient! We chose the outdoor seating because it was a beautiful day, I even brought the baby stroller! I ordered the pork sandwich NY style with the coleslaw on it, it was pretty good! I thought my bun was a little dry and my meat wasn't as warm as I would've liked..HOWEVER, the flavor was really good and the SIDES were so yummmmy!!! The mac and cheese was really good and I'm picky about what mac I eat the cherry cheesecake I mixed all up with the toppings and omg I could've ordered that alone and had several and been happy with it my husband got the brisket and he said while the flavor was there, there was a lot of fat he was picking off of it. He's had their brisket before and it had zero fat on it, so maybe it was just this once! He also said the sweet tea and the fries were REALLY good they did have a great selection of bbq sauces on the tables so that was a nice touch too all in all, we really enjoyed our experience and walked out with happy bellies definitely recommend if you're looking for an affordable bbq joint that has really good flavor and atmosphere!!

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!

Awesome food!! Great Brisket!! Great fried Catfish !! It was a great place to eat!! Awesome Walnut…read morebar top

Over the years we have watched this place really up their game. Then music has always been a big…read moredraw but it's also a great place to grab lunch or a sweet treat, and next door there is a soda shop type place as well! Barrels of candy, locally made items for purchase, including gorgeous cutting boards. Clean restrooms too, which is always a plus!

The Floyd Country store is a go to for lunch. They have a variety of menu options from sandwiches…read moreto hummus salad plates. You order at a counter and seat yourself with a number for your food to be dropped off swiftly. The sweet tea is excellent and there are a variety of delicious baked goods that change week to week. If you go on a Saturday at 12 you will be pleasantly surprised by live music as a part of their Americana Afternoons program which features local musicians from folk to bluegrass and blues. The atmosphere is super laid back, everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Make sure you tip the band and support their musicians-life is better with music! As they say.

For some time now people lined up in long lines with the hope of getting a taste of Mama Jean's BBQ…read moreout of their very popular Food truck. But today, they didn't have to, because the owner's dream of having one day a brick-and-mortar Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant came true! 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 Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. At precisely 11:00AM this morning, the long awaited Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant finally opened its doors to the public, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first ones to be there for this momentous occasion. Located at 3404 Brandon Ave in Southwest Roanoke, it occupies the building where Jimmy V's Restaurant used to be, but with a complete renovation that went above my highest expectations. I arrived early at about 10:30AM when people were just starting to arrive and line up on a covered porch surrounding one side of the building. I quickly parked my Lexus in their conveniant parking lot and got in line. A gentleman standing in line next to me from Brent Mountain was planning on getting his Smoked Turkey and gravy, to take to their Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, on Thanksgiving Day. As we waited in line to enter the restaurant, two restaurant's lady employees came around to take alcohol drink orders and credit card payments, and then brought back their drinks so they could drink while waiting. Along the porch, they had these warmers to warm the customers up in the evenings since they now planned to stay open until 7:00PM, The new hours of operation would be Wednesdays through Sunday 11:AM to 7:00PM. Inside, I was very impressed with the simple yet eclectic decor with artworks hanging from the walls which were a combination red bricks and white painted walls. The shiny flores and light treatment made the restaurant stand out. The bar was also decorated in very good taste. The small size of the place just gave it a warm and cozy ambiance in which one could enjoy their food and drinks. Most people were ordering their food by the pound to take out, but a few, like me, ordered ours to dine in and experience Mama Jean's BBQ in the comfort of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The lady and gentleman, at the ordering counter were very friendly and helpful. When I explained I wanted to dine in and try a couple of BBQ items and sides, the lady suggested that I design my own try with one meat and two sides. Iincreased it to two meats: 1/4 lb of Pulled Pork and 1/4 lb of Brisket, with sides of Coleslaw and Mashed Potatoes. To drink I had a Cherry Coke. When the food was ready a server would call out our name and bring it to our table. On the condiment table they had the plastic silverware, together with the different BBQ sauces. The food was amazingly delicious. Now I knew fist hand what all the hipe was.all about. I would have had one of their banana puddings as dessert but it was getting late for my 12 Noon appointment for my haircut. I highly recommend this brick-and-mortar BBQ restaurant that used to be a Food Truck, and invite you to view my photographs and video clips that accompany this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of its food.

Out on the road, I visit a lot of restaurants, because let's be honest, on the road, there's not…read moremuch better than a good piece of meat. Consequently, I end up at a lot of BBQ joints. On New Years Day, 2026, I found myself at a new BBQ hotspot in Roanoke, VA. Welcome to Mama Jean's. They started as a food truck, 2018. In 2025, they moved into a building. It reminds me of every BBQ joint in Alabama or Mississippi. If they have any problems right now, it's not enough seating. The menu glowed with all the BBQ mainstays, brisket, pulled pork... And then I hit something I don't recognize, baudin balls. This Louisiana specialty is a ball of pork and brisket and fried like a hushpuppy. For a BBQ lover, like myself, it is perfection. But I am distracted, let's keep going. The ambiance of this place is pure southern hospitality. Everyone knows your name and works together to make sure no one leaves this place unsatisfied. My own experience was brought to me by a lovely lady who will from this moment forward be known as, her Majesty, Queen Daphne. She took the time to make sure I understood what I needed and was pleased with the experience. This team understands customer service! And finally, the highlight of Mama Jean's BBQ, the meal! I ordered, well, everything. Brisket, pork, some ribs. Heck, I even bought the hat... From the moment I took my first bite of the brisket, I knew every cent I spent was well given. I mean do the kids need a college education? Maybe. Do I need this brisket? Definitely. It melted in my mouth. I took the whole sausage, not all at once mind you. You have to build up to that. You ladies understand. Make sure you don't forget the balls, baudin balls. Served five at a time, they are the perfect side dish for that moment when the flavor of the sausage veritably explodes in your mouth. Ah, Mama Jean, I will be coming back to Roanoke if for nothing more than your meat... Follow on note, this is a family friendly restaurant... ;-)

I am a BBQ snob, Anthony's pulled pork was not too wet and not too dry. It was just right. Check…read morehim out if you are ever in the area, you will not be disappointed! Hank says so.

Wow, what a find! I stopped her randomly as I was cruising the Blue Ridge parkway, looking at the…read moreleaves, mountains and everything in-between. I got hungry and decided to head to the closet town to me, and happened upon this place after getting some gas and snacks at a gas station heading into town. My girlfriend is not from North Carolina, so I wanted to give her some NC BBQ experience, and this place DID not disappoint, in fact, they inspired me to smoke my own baked potatoes at home, who knew the smoker could make a mean baked potato? Well, these guys (and gals) apparently. The inside is a typical NC BBQ joint - old cigarette advertisements, as well as Pepsi, metallic sculptures, folk art and the like. We both got sandwiches, as it was just lunch and we had a nice dinner at home planned, so I got the brisket sandwich, and she got the pulled pork, both were good, but we both really enjoyed the brisket. The sauces on offer were also great, I tried them all, as a few were to spicy for her, but none the less, they all had great flavor and depth, and even the spicy ones had different elements other than "heat". The star of the show was the "Smoked mashed potatoes" they potatoes on the smoker and smoke them for a few hours and then turn them into mash with butter, some cream and garlic and onion power, topped with cheese these mashed potatoes changed my world. As I said at the start of this review, I will be copying this idea at home, very shamelessly. I am glad I spotted them, and even happier that our lovely waitress told me they were life changing.

Food was wonderful! Staff was extremely helpful and kind - husband has Celiac and they knew exactly…read morewhat he could have on the menu. Large portions too ! We got half rack ribs, pulled pork pork nachos and sides - will definitely return

Bill serves really good and creative barbecue. I asked if the meat is served with sauce on it, or…read moresauce on the side. "On the side. The meat has to stand on its own." Music to my ears, and shortly was music to my taste buds. Delicious pulled pork, and my buddy had a pound of non- sauced pulled chicken. He liked it. Collard greens were spicy and yummy, cole slaw with a vinaigrette style dressing that was a welcome change from all the mayonnaise based cold slaw dressings. Very tasty. Best of all were the black eyed peas. Like a wonderful veggie stew, very savory with onions and a thick consistency. I could have made a meal of the black eyed peas. It's a little off the highway, maybe a quarter to half a mile. Well worth the effort.