I love this place, the food and the service. Yes they are a bit pricy but they are the very very best in town. read more

BBQ pork and brisket platter was delicious. Mac-n-cheese and baked beans were awesome. Pickles were great, and the scooby snacks tasted very good. Overall.....best bbq experience I've had. read more

County Smoak - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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I traveled with friends to Blacksburg to watch our alma mater, Virginia Tech, play Marshall. We took the 460 route and planned to grab lunch in Lynchburg. My friend, Neal, spoke of a new-ish BBQ spot out there, so we (the three of us) agreed to check out County Smoak. For the CoVa residents, County Smoak reminds me a little of Ghent's Redwood Smoke Shack - a small venue that churns out plenty of delicious food. CS is located next door to a putt-putt golf place which, according to my traveling companion who's frequented Lynchburg, has been open for at least 30 years. CS's establishment is clean, organized and has plenty of real estate for outdoor seating. Inside, there are only 1-2 tables and a small bar for individual seating. Also inside is a soda fountain, their register, 2 individual bathrooms and the kitchen. An adjacent building houses their smokers - you can see staff going back and forth from the kitchen to the smokers (and vice versa). Next to the register is a chalkboard that displays all of their menu items. They also have physical menus and sport a small chalkboard on the floor with dessert specials. Since there is no table service, the ordering process is simple - get in line, order, pay and then wait for your name to be called. When we arrived, we wanted to stay out of the car, so we ate lunch there. CS has tables and chairs set up outside for al fresco dining - that's where we sat and enjoyed our food. And when I say we enjoyed their food, I mean it. I had a platter for 1 in which you could pick 1/4 lb (total) of 2 meats (pulled pork, prime brisket, smoaked chicken, smoaked turkey, pork spare ribs, Scooby snacks [pork rib tips], smoaked sausage). I chose smoked turkey and brisket, and the platter came with pickles, a choice of a side (mac & cheese, pit smoaked baked beans, collard greens, red bliss potato salad, bacon & blue cheese slaw, mustard slaw, fire & ice pickles), a choice of one of their homemade sauces and a piece of cornbread. Their brisket, hands down, is the best I've had in a while. It blows away both Bar-Q & Redwood, imo, and CS's turkey is outstanding. I was impressed with the potato salad (excellent coverage on the potatoes without being runny) and I was extremely impressed with their fire & ice pickles. Finally, their cornbread is so smooth, buttery and tasty. The best part - it was moist and far from dry. The item that stole the show was their mustard BBQ sauce named Liquid Gold. It's both sweet and tangy, and worked perfectly with their meats. We were so impressed with County Smoak that we decided to visit them on our way back home from Blacksburg. This time around I ordered a pound of brisket to take home to mom and a chicken sandwich (Alabama pulled chicken, fire & ice pickles, Alabama white sauce [The Don] ) for the road. All of the food I tried was delicious to the point where I'd seriously consider another trip specifically to dine there again. Just in case, County Smoak sells their BBQ sauces in bottles, and they also sell their "County Smoak" rub. Finally, County Smoak caters - mmmmmmmmmm!!! County Smoak offers the best BBQ I've had in a long time. I can't wait to visit them again. Thank you, County Smoak! JV read more

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First time at County Smoak after passing it many times before. So glad we came in to this tiny outfit with close seating for maybe 8. 1 table for 4 and a few chairs along the window. We chose to eat in. As we waited for our food, folks streamed in and out to place orders or pick up called in orders. The salad was hearty, with lettuce, bacon bits, cucumbers and cheese, and topped with my choice- the brisket. Hubby had the brisket sandwich and was also very pleased. The side of smoked based beans- among the best I've had. This place will see us again and I'll be glad to try a few more things. read more

County Smoak - Brisket sandwich, and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Stopped in here on our way home. Service was great and super friendly. The pork bbq sandwich was excellent, as was the brisket sandwich. Mac and cheese was good but just a little oily. Loaded tater tots are NOT tater tots. I should've read the menu more closely. It's a huge 1lb loaded baked potato, but also pretty good. On such a hot day, I would suggest a larger location because there is only one table inside and a few bar stools. There are a few tables outside. We just got lucky and were able to eat in the A/C. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

Delicious - as Always!! This place has phenomenal bbq. The staff is very friendly and we love eating outdoors here, when the weather permits. read more

County Smoak - Pulled Pork BBQ salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

The locals swear by this place!!! I must admit , It's good ... really good!!!! While in town , my family and I came here on a Friday afternoon to grab lunch. Literally, we arrived moments after they opened. We blinked and the place was packed!!! This isn't a big establishment. Once we ordered at the counter, we opted to just eat outside. They will text you when your order is ready. I really enjoyed my brisket sandwich! Definitely some of the best brisket I ever had. Most of us either had brisket or pulled pork. No regrets! There was a little mix up with one of our orders. The manager quickly resolved. I will say I wish the ordering process was different. Order pick up for call in orders get all muddled up with people placing current orders. It's oddly inconvenient. Overall, this was a good first visit. Although the inside is rather small. Staff is friendly enough. I will definitely be back to try more menu items! read more

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10/10! Best brisket and baked beans I've ever had. If we're ever in Lynchburg again we'll be coming back.

Go ahead and get in your car this week and go. I live near the NC line, BBQ capital, and this place showed out. We got a platter for two and it had plenty for the two of us. We came at the end of their week, a Sunday evening so they were low on some items but I feel like we did not miss out! Mac and cheese had so much flavor. Red potato salad had sweet peppers of some sort, amazing! Corn bread is cake like, sweet and you know I have to say it MOIST. The bbq could be eaten with no sauce- not a bit dry and perfectly seasoned. Now expand to southern Va! read more

A must stop when in Lynchburg. Excellent food. The Scooby Snacks are 5 star worthy. You can thank me later. Enjoy. Great service, great food. read more

The BBQ here is the best I've had. Service is quick, friendly, organized the stuff well everything I want in a restaurant. They know what they're doing they have it down to a science. I have to appreciate the Liberty football read more

County Smoak - Exterior - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Had to try this place and see what the hype is all about as my coworkers recommended it. Since my mother is currently visiting from Hawaii, I wanted her to experience Southern food. We both liked it, but I just don't think this is all worth $65. The brisket was tender, ribs was not fall off the bone, and the grilled chicken eh....we didn't like it so much. Unsure what kind of flavors they were going for with the poultry. Also, unsure about the sweet pickles. I found that weird, just weird. I really liked the corn bread and Mac n cheese though. But anyways, it was alright. Definitely not affordable lol. read more

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Look no further for barbecue and all the fixings than County Smoak on Timberlake! I've passed this place almost everyday for years until finally stopping in (and wish I did sooner). My husband was a huge fan of the brisket, but as a vegetarian I of course opted for some of the sides. The potato salad was delicious and flavorful. The macaroni and cheese was so creamy. I especially liked the outdoor seating that is perfect for a nice day in spring/summer. I recommend stopping by if you haven't already! read more

County Smoak - Potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Excellent BBQ here, definitely a go-to for solid BBQ. The turkey here is delicious, flavorful and moist!!! Cornbread and brisket are excellent as well. Friendly staff as well! :) go get your plate! read more

Very good service, staff was extremely helpful/knowledgeable. This was my first time at County Smoak and they were able to make recommendations and answered all my questions We were picking up food for a late lunch. Food was delicious ...I got the baked potato and added pulled pork, I didn't even need supper as the portion was humongous. Everyone else said their meals were delicious too. We will be back when we are in Lynchburg read more

County Smoak - Baked Potato with pulled pork added to it - Barbeque Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Outrageous food. We got the 2 meat platter - smoked chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, they threw in a mac and cheese, pickles, cornbread, bun. It's more than enough food for 2 adults, but you may have non leftover because it's so good you'll want to eat it all. The smoked chicken was the winner for me - deeply smoked, flavorful rub on the skin, tender and juicy. It didn't even need any sauce honestly. My husband felt the pulled pork was his winner - so flavorful, not stringy, and not overly fatty as some pulled pork can be. We couldn't pick a favorite side. We don't usually order dairy because my husband is allergic, but I did really want to try the mac and cheese - what a treat that they threw that in! They know what they're doing here. read more

Highly rated BBQ joint in Lynchburg. There's a justified reason. Ordered brisket sandwich and chicken sandwich with potato salad, baked beans and collards as sides Brisket sandwich was very moist. Chicken was tender and good flavor. Sides were all very good with potato salad as a real stand out. We don't get to Lynchburg often and the Mrs would have preferred Greek that night. But she came home and told our daughter she needed to try County Smoak. read more

I'm from Texas, and this is some of the BEST bbq and sides I've ever had!! Sad I'm not in Virginia anymore

My family was in town for LU Homecoming and wanted something easy & quick. What we found was both of those plus it was delicious. We both had the beef brisket and macaroni and cheese for dinner. The Mac had a bit of a smokey flavor. The brisket fell apart. Would definitely order again. The location is small and our party of 7 couldn't fit inside. It was cold outside so the outside seating was a bit inconvenient versus being inside where it's nice and warm but if it was set up perfectly for warm summer nights. Could have been perfect if they had those outdoor heaters or even the fire pits going. read more

My favorite barbecue place, hands down. Their pulled pork, brisket, and smoked turkey are all delish, and they have a range of sauces to suit your taste. I love their blue cheese slaw and their mac and cheese. Their greens are superb and so full of pork bits that they're basically a whole meal by themselves. Just know that once they sell out, they're done for the day. Fortunately, you can order ahead and pick up. Just fantastic! read more

Summary, it's about a 80 miles from my house and I will definitely be doing it again and again. I love BBQ, so I have had BBQ around the world...not all good but all claim to be. This is different, it is so incredible, it takes you back to the days of food quality meant something! Potato Soup - occasionally available but often sold out....for a reason, so incredible, it takes you back to the days of food quality meant something! Buy it, even if you are not hungry and don't like potatoes soup...this will change your mind! Pulled pork with solid smoked flavoring. Save some money, no sauce needs to be ordered, it is amazing enough that the flavor needs no make-up to be beautiful! This pork is simply remarkable. The salad has the pulled chicken, the salad is solid and enough to easily feed two people and three if it is a side salad. The Clucky Mac Bowl is large enough to satisfy the hunger of a mid-20s man with a big appetite. The noodles are done right, not a pasta mush but good noodles with texture and flavor. The meat was generous and added just enough to make this a solid meal. The inside is small with one table and 6 seats facing the wall with a wall mounted table. There is a lot of seating outside as well. The service was quick and within 10 minutes food was ready and served. BBQ tip, if you can't see a smoker, smell a smoker, then the place probably has some high end microwaves and you need to leave quickly. This place has some massive incredible smokers! Overall, 80 miles away or not, we will be back! So, Come, Eat, Be beyond satisfied! read more

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Excellent bbq. Had a two meat combo of pulled pork and brisket. Side of mac n' cheese and corn bread. Everything was great, I ate all my sides even though I don't usually! The two girls running the inside were quite helpful in helping us decide what to get and how their choices of sauces tasted. read more

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Wow, just wow. I got a Mac and cheese bowl with prime smoaked brisket and I am in love. We are just visiting but will be back tomorrow morning for the trip home. Definitely recommend well done read more

The food here is amazing!! However, this is the 3rd visit in where multiple items on the menu not able to be served. I chose 3 items at 4pm for my wife and they had none of those items. I had to call her at work each time and someone else would come and order just putting me further behind. I was also going to order for the rest of the family at home, but I became so frustrated I left. I ended up trying Pavinos Pizza (side note IT WAS AMAZING) Again the FOOD HERE IS DELICIOUS....if they have what you want. I just feel at 4pm before a dinner rush you shouldn't be 86'd on anything. I will be back read more

County Smoak serves up some seriously great BBQ! The baked potato with pulled pork is the bomb -- loaded, flavorful, and super satisfying. I also really enjoy the blue cheese coleslaw -- it's unique and definitely not your average slaw (might not be for everyone, but I loved it). Great food, friendly vibes, and worth the stop if you're in the area and craving BBQ. read more

This place was great! Our young, picky children even thought it was good. That almost never happens! Don't plan to come through Lynchburg too often but this would be a reason to consider it. Staff was very kind too. And service was fast. read more

We were already big fans of County Smoak. Great folks, great food. So, when we came to planning our wedding, there was no question who we wanted to handle the catering. Their staff was friendly and professional, they handled our event with zero glitches, and our guests absolutely raved about the food. One of the best decisions we made in putting our special day together. You won't go wrong here! read more

Excellent barbecue, among the best I've ever had. Had the smoked turkey sandwich on the owner's recommendation and WOW! Tender, moist and flavorful. Husband had the brisket which was equally good and our friends had the pulled pork sandwich, which they said was amazing. Seems like you can't go wrong! Macaroni and cheese was a great side dish. We had a nice day to sit outside at one of the many tables; there is very limited indoor seating. read more

Placed an order for brisket, pulled pork and chicken. It was ready in 20 minutes. The smell with the items of deliciousness almost made the car float home. I was greeted in the driveway with people happy to help carry the perfection inside where it was gobbled up. The macaroni and cheese was evaporated by the masses. The cornbread was moist, a little too sweet for my taste- my granddaughter called it cake. read more

Food was great and there was no long waiting time. The restroom was clean and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Always a great stop! Pulled pork . Beef brisket! That's what I am talking about for Father's Day! Love this pitmaster! We live in Charlottesville and drive to Lynchburg for the best Q in Virginia! No gimmics , just great old school bbq ! read more

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Really great BBQ. Being from out of town, I went twice in a week to try more things off the menu. Had the ribs, the brisket, brisket salad, smoked chicken, scooby snacks, and beef sausage along with mac and cheese, the blue cheese and bacon slaw and the fire and pickles. All were great, but I think the brisket, the chicken and the scooby snacks topped the list for me. The brisket: top notch, moist and wonderful. One of the best briskets I've had. The overall smoke on the meats is superb, it's not overpowering and just enough to have great flavor. The chicken was a little dry and salty in some parts, like the drumstick and wing, but the rub and the mahogany bbq sauce (which I thought I wouldn't like) were perfectly complemented. The salad too was wonderful, fresh and crisp veggies. The Mac and cheese was tasty, but I thought the pasta was a little too gummy and the texture of the pasta changed somewhat texturally. But the cheeses on it were great. I really loved the fire and ice pickles and glad I got them in the end, they were perfectly spicy, sweet, sour and garlickly - so flavorful, I wish I had bought more! My only real complaints about this place is that in the both times I was there, they forgot certain things like salad dressing for my salad and missing sauces that I ordered. I wish they had double checked my order before handing it off to me. The dining area is small and when there are other patrons it's difficult to want to stick around to count everything and make sure it's all there. Also given the large orders I had I felt like I wasn't given enough sauce. Half a rack of ribs and one small dinky 1 ounce cup of sauce? One pound of brisket and still one cup of sauce? But even so, I'd still come back in a heartbeat if I'm ever back in town.... read more

Oh this place is great and it is busy so be prepared to stand in line but it is worth the wait. Friendly staff. Big menu chalkboard. Portions are big. We got the brisket sandwich and split it between 2 people. IT was fantastic and plenty of food for us. The brisket is juicy, tender, and full of flavor. There is some seating inside but lots of seating outside. Looked like most of the people were sitting outside. We saw lots of food going by our table and it all looked great. Lots of happy satisfied people. The service was really quick too for how many people they were serving. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

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I enjoyed County Smoak. You can smell it and see the smoke before you get there, which is always a good sign. We got turkey, pulled pork, and brisket with sides of mac and cheese, beans, and collards. The turkey and mac and cheese were not my faves. But the brisket, pulled pork (slightly dry), beans, and collards were tasty. Brisket was fatty, which is good. Collards and beans had a lot of flavor. Pulled pork definitely needs the sauce. Sauces were good. This place is popular and small so plan ahead. Staff is super friendly. Worth a stop when in Lynchburg. read more

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Very, very good barbecue and personal service. I had the loaded baked potato with brisket and it was a huge potato, and the brisket melted in my mouth. read more

Food was excellent. Would say it's best BBQ in area but is not inexpensive. Recommend the rubs if you are into smoking meats at home

I heard a lot of good things about this place so we decided to come here for the first time for lunch in the middle of the week! It was packed and the line was long! I did not realize it was like a food truck kitchen with dining seating in the back! Anyways we ordered the different sandwiches & sides and it arrived in a brown paper bag within 10 minutes of ordering! Noticed immediately that it was cleanly packed! It was love at first bite! The meat was cooked to perfection. The Carolina BbQ sauce was perfect as well! Our first experience was excellent and look forward to being back again soon! Based on our first experience I highly recommend this place! To make this experience even better the PitMaster made his rounds asking how we enjoyed the food! read more

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This place is worth the trip or detour. Great barbecue offerings with a variety of sauces. Counter service with a handful of seats. A short wait for your food. Not much atmosphere but who cares? read more

Authentic BBQ. Awesome (jumbo) turkey stuffed baked potato, and a full slab of ribs was lunch. Nice outdoor seating area, indoor as well. Look at the size of the "moon-pies" read more

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The BBQ here is some of the best I've ever had. Literally everything they make is 10/10. They catered my husband and I's wedding and did a stellar job! I highly recommend them for catering - Lyric was very professional to work with and her team really delivered. Our guests raved about the food. This is a Lynchburg gem! read more

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