Spent a few days visiting the area near Slaty Fork - most of the food places are a fair drive…read moreaway...fortunately Almost Heaven was there to fill the bill for some great smoked brisket! We stopped in twice during our stay ..there were a number of items unavailable (some of the sides) but I was more than happy with the choice of Brisket & Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus - ordered the same both times! The Mac & Cheese was good, too! No dine-in, but there are a few picnic tables to sit and enjoy. Prices were a tad higher than expected, but it sure was tasty - smoker is right outside! If I'm in the area again - I'll be there again! PS - had some great sauces, too!

I paid $35 for this.....show in picture. Total BS and waist of money. Funny thing is the…read moregentleman who gave me the food said "I hooked you up with 2 clusters" Okay...

The food is amazing and the staff friendly and attentive. Love this place. There food is cooked to…read moreperfection. If you haven't tried this place then your missing out!

Great roadside BBQ joint. Pulled pork was excellent. Chicken was a bit dried out. Large portions…read moreand great prices.

Jersey native and this is the second time I have chosen to stop by this place in two months on the…read moreway to North Carolina. It's a very cute little place that has great local ambiance and the service is great. Our waitress was the same person we had in December. Super sweet and never once did we have to ask for something. I got the fried Southern Catfish again with a side of mac and cheese and coleslaw. Don't forget the cornbread because it was nice and warm when we got it. The pictures below are from the first visit. Ribs, sausage plate, fried green beans. Let's just say the food is on point. I forgot to take the pictures for this trip but my daughter got the grilled PB&J with mac and cheese. My mother got the cheeseburger and my husband got his first ever Cuban panini. Everyone was happy. We got fried green beans and homemade onion rings and I couldn't finish my food. Right before we called it quits our waitress started talking about dessert. I became super curious about the homemade banana pudding because I have always wanted to try it. So I just pretended I was at Italian Xmas Eve Dinner of the Seven Fishes and I found room and damn I was glad I did. First time we were here we talked with the waitress about the fact they were trying to get more foot traffic and I told her how when we were on 81 South we saw their new sign. This place is definitely a little hidden gem that is a must to go and try. Food is on point. Service is above and beyond. You can tell that the food is made with love.

We stopped there yesterday and only ordered two things on the menu was $40 oh my God. And then the…read morepulled pork is not even a smoked flavor. It was tough and dry. I will never come back here and spend that kind of money again this was horrible. I could've used that money towards something good.

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!

Solid spot. Glad we stopped by on the drive home. Small spot with some seats to hang out for a…read morelittle. I'm usually not a big Carolina style barbecue fan but it wasn't too vinegary and the sauce didn't bother me (I also usually prefer dry rub because of the heaviness of the sauce). The green beans were fantastic--great flavor, the mac and cheese pretty good too, on the runny side but the pasta firmness was perfect and not too mushy like this type of mac can get. Pork was cooked well -- I got the very ends but I liked it because it's more tender and juicy. Would come back if in the area.

Great spot in Craigsville. We enjoyed our first visit after driving out from Staunton to try it…read more The sides were very solid with the potato salad and baked beans being excellent. Save room for banana pudding for dessert. Having grown up in Lexington, NC and lived in Texas my barbecue IQ is above average. The ribs were tender and juicy. I would have preferred to have them served dry rubbed rather than served with sauce on them. The pulled pork was good and the sandwich came with a large portion. Unfortunately the brisket was rather dry, yet covered in sauce. It was later in the day when we visited but it seemed as if the brisket had been cut into portions prior to the order. Overall I think they do a great job with Unbridled Souls and serve the community in a great way. The menu is perhaps too extensive with pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage, various versions of hot dogs and burgers, plus special items such as cheesesteaks, etc. Give them a stop is you are headed through Craigsville!

The food was Very Good each time I was there. All my friends from this area (I was born and raised…read morein Woodstock) really enjoy going there!!! Everything there has always been very clean and inviting. I worked as a waitress at the Springhouse and The Hotel Strasburg, totalling over 20 yeas, so I know what to look for. It's just a "thing" that I always do, so I know what to look for.

Bean's gets barbecue right. The pulled pork sandwich is hard to beat and the beans are fantastic.read more

Very unassuming little roadside BBQ place where you order at a little window and eat in your car or…read moreat the picnic table. Pulled pork sandwich was pretty standard -- not bad and with good smoke flavor but certainly nothing special, and definitely on the SWEET side. No fountain drinks; cans from a vending machine. Blue Ridge Pig, down the road in Nellys Ford, is a bit better, but not a big difference.

Stopped here for lunch during a road trip. The pulled pork, slaw, and baked beans were great. The…read moreribs and cucumber salad were outstanding. I'm usually not a fan of dry rub ribs, but these tasted ah-ma-zing, in addition to being fall-off-the-bone tender.

Tried the ribs. Lots of smoke, lots of unrendered fat, no flavor, bad management, dirty place…read more Owner asked how the food was, told him it was very disappointing and he did nothing to apologize or compensate. Ribs were nearly inedible, the only one who enjoyed them was our dog.

First, ribs were not cooked, fatty, gelatinous, and gross. Understand it was Labor Day weekend,…read morebut this is way below subpar. The bathroom was not clean, and that tells you about the kitchen. When we mentioned it to one of the adults working there, he said, well thanks for coming. Inept and poor management, never again.

The brisket was amazingly tender and delicious and the chicken looked great. Fast and friendly…read moreservice; I will definitely be back! Drove by so many times, just checked it out recently :)

Great bbq chicken I have drove by there so many times and finally stopped it's worth it!read more

We were staying nearby during a busy mtn. bike weekend. We tried this place out while visiting…read moretheir above bar called Tuque's. The only food that was being served at Tuque's, on Sunday, was from the Pizza Slice. They were backed up so we waited for over 30 minutes but we weren't in a hurry. The pizza's are 12" wood fired and made fresh to order. A single pie is not cheap (+$24/ea) but they offer 50% off on the 2nd one ordered. We ordered the "Carnivore" and the "Prosciutto". Both were delicious and Tuques provided ranch, red pepper and parmesan add on's. It was a great visit but a little pricey.

The pizza here is so good! Tried a few different ones and they were all amazing. Definitely a must…read moretry if you're at snowshoe