I placed an online order for an event of 20 people. To order online was effortless. Arrived on the day of pickup, everything was ready, packaged accordingly, the server that assisted me double checked the bags, explained what was in each bag. He confirmed that we had enough plasticware, sauces, seasonings and helped me carry my order to my car. My food was prepared correctly, presentation was great (considering it was a carry out order), and precise. Flavor of the food was perfect. It was hot, tender and a wonderful smoked flavor. Sauces were extremely savory. I would most definitely recommend Due South BBQ for your next event. read more

Picture a no-nonsense Southern BBQ joint--the kind where you smell the smoke before you even open the door. Inside, it's all worn wood tables, checkered paper, and the low hum of conversation over country music. The walls might have a few local photos or license plates, but nothing fancy--this place lets the food do the talking. The pulled pork sandwich is the star. It comes piled high, the meat slow-smoked for hours until it practically falls apart. Each bite hits with that perfect balance--smoky, tender, just a little crispy on the edges. Then there's the sauce situation. You've got options lined up on the table--sweet and sticky and tangy vinegar-based. Half the fun is mixing and matching until you land on your perfect combo. On the side, golden hush puppies arrive hot and crisp--crunchy on the outside, soft and slightly sweet inside. The fries are perfectly salted, and just begging to be dipped in leftover sauce. And dessert? Banana pudding, served cold in a simple cup with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and soft vanilla wafers that have soaked just enough to melt into everything. It's rich without being heavy--the kind of dessert that feels like it came straight from someone's grandmother's kitchen. It's not fancy, it's not trendy--but it's exactly what you want when you're craving real, honest BBQ. read more

We are traveling through the state, saw a sign, and pulled off the highway! We must have come during a not busy time as the restaurant looks like it could get really busy but wasn't! We were greeted promptly and offered to sit where we would like, then we step up to the counter to order when ready - it was 1pm, not sure this is always the pattern but it worked. She delivered our food to the table. I had the pulled pork salad with ranch (pork was really good serving size laid upon a bed of iceberg), hubs had the brisket sandwich, and we shared a veggie plate because how can you not try the collards, green beans, baked apples, and mac and cheese! Kids had a porks bbq sandwich (it came dry and she gobbled it up) and the chicken nuggets were a let down (he should've gotten the pork too). The pies looked amazing but had to pass as we were stuffed. The space was clean, spacious, and homey feeling. Country music playing in the background, reminds me of home. If we lived here, I think this would be a regular stop. read more

1. Be there at least 1/2 hour before closing or you'll be carrying out. They won't seat you if you're not there before. 2. Their sauces are creative and flavorful. 3. Their pit master is evidently not aware that you pull the brisket and ribs (I had the combo) before their internal temperature hits 210f (max 215f absolute max) or they're going to be dry and tough. Mine were. 205f is perfect. Wouldn't go back. read more

I was impressed. Ordered the half slab with beef to go. The ribs were done the way you would expect. They were juicy and fell off the bone. They had a glaze on them which was a little sweet but still great flavor. Definitely a winner in my book. The beef was okay but probably would go with the pork next time. They had a few sauces that I could add. I went with a sweet red but probably would rather gone with a little more heat. Still good though. I tried the coleslaw on the side. Not KFC sweet which is fine. Still good tasting. The hush puppies reminded me of mini-corn dogs minus the dog. I did this as take out so not much to say about customer service. The place did have a few tables and booths but seems most orders are to-go. This was my first trip to Roanoke and will try to remember this place if I ever get back. The ribs definitely impressed me. read more

Due South BBQ - Half rack ribs with beef plate. - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Never did I imagine when I walked into the Due South BBQ Restaurant to have dinner with a friend that I would be having the most exquisite BBQ dinner that I have ever had in my life. Their white building with a pink and black sign with their logo high above looked very nice. And the parking lot all around the restaurant was very convenient. Inside, the place was very clean, well painted and nicely decorated with pigs and cows cute figurines and framed artworks neatly placed all around the interior of the restaurant. The hardwood floors decor, together with the combination of burgundy and black furniture, which included booths as well as tables and chairs, gave the place an elegant yet relaxing ambiance in which to enjoy what would be an amazingly delicious BBQ dinner. As soon as we walked in and young gentleman gave us a warm welcome, a copy of the menu, and invited us to take a seat where we felt more comfortable. We sat down at one of the booths and reviewed the menu, which was very well designed in tones of pink and black, with color photographs of some of the items on the menu, and well laminated. It was a delight to view and read. When we were ready we walked to the ordering counter and the same young gentleman who greeted us at the entrance took our order. Both my friend and I picked a fountain soda to drink and as our main course we both picked a Combo Plate with 1/2 Rack of Ribs and Pulled Pork. As a side my friend ordered banana puddin', and I ordered smoked taters. They also threw in three hushpuppies. For dessert we both ordered a slice of the Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie. We paid and went back to our table to talk until they called us to pick up our order at the counter. Each of our orders came in two red plastic baskets on top of a red and white checkered paper. The Half Rack of Ribs in one basket and the Pulled Pork and our side item in another. I first tasted the Pulled Pork. It was juicy and tender, and cooked just right. The pork tasted so good that you didn't need to put any more BBQ sauce on it, although if you wanted they had a good selection to choose from. The Ribs were also cooked well, that the meat easily came off the bone. And they also tasted amazing. My smoked Taters and my friend's Banana Pudding also tasted wonderful. And last but not least, the Hushpuppies were crunchy on the outside and soft and tasty in the inside. The best made and cooked Hushpuppies that I have ever had. Oh and the dessert, a meal is not a great meal without the "Grand Finale" of an amazing dessert. And that is precisely how you could describe the Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie! Amazing. What an extraordinary dining experience! I highly recommend this Due South BBQ Restaurant. If you're like me who loves BBQ and good cooking, you will clearly appreciate the wonderful ambiance, amazing food, and excellent customer service of this place. And most likely, just as I did right then and there, make it your favorite BBQ Restaurant of all times! read more

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I shot a video here and completely forgot to take photos, probably because I knew shortly after receiving the food that this wasn't going to be a very positive video. When we got our brisket and it came out shredded like pulled pork I knew we were in major trouble. To add to that, it was super dry...not even the bbq sauces on the table were bringing that cow back to life. The ribs had a ton of gristle and came with a sauce that was not enjoyable. They were even hard to cut through...a major miss for a BBQ establishment. The sides were bland, but I will say the baked beans were sadly the best thing I had. And on top of it all...it was expensive. If you've ever had real, good BBQ...save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Due South BBQ - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Every time I come to Roanoke I will visit Due South BBQ. The smoked chicken was so tender, and the 1/2 rack of ribs made me want another rack. The pulled pork salad was delicious!!! read more

Great experience at the Due South BBQ Roanoke location! I was sad to see their Christiansburg location close, but so glad I got to stop by this one! Greeted right as I walked in the door, guided through a few menu questions and received my food promptly! I ordered the chicken wings with the smoked taters and enjoyed them with the Red Hot sauce (which has a kick) and the Sweet Red sauce. They have weekday lunch specials, kids meals, and note gluten free items on their menu! If you are gluten free, be sure to ask for your meal without the hush puppies as those unfortunately are not GF! Plenty of seating and about two miles off 81! Definitely worth a stop! read more

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Excellent chicken, pork, and brisket. This is where our family likes to go for some good barbeque. Please try the smoked chicken - I am not a huge fan of chicken at barbecue joints but theirs is AMAZING! The pulled pork and brisket will NOT disappoint. Teresa is a great server and deserves a shout-out. This is a locally-owned place and they do a great job. Their sides and sauces are made here at the restaurant and are delicious. We love this place. Come on by and you will too. read more

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Really yummy BBQ!! Friendly, fast service and delicious food. Everything was fresh, crispy, and flavorful. As you can see in the photo, the meat literally fell off the bone it was so tender. Perfect little road trip pit stop for dinner! read more

Due South BBQ - Baby Back Ribs Plate - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Folks was friendly but Ribs was old and reheated and I paid good money . I will be going to mission over at towers. Can't be in business with old food try resale. Want be back . read more

I'll start off by saying I'm not a BBQ connoisseur. I rarely eat meat, but I had a craving and found this place on Yelp because it was less than 10 minutes from my hotel. On a Saturday night, I was the only diner, but it seems that they had a steady stream of online orders. I got the wings and half rack of ribs. The portions were hearty for the prices. I enjoyed trying all the sauces that were at each table. The green beans could use some seasoning, but all in all a solid meal. Not sure why there weren't more people there, but perhaps it's because of the location. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Due South BBQ - Sauce selection at every table. My faves were the hot red and the lexington sauce - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Why is there a .99 delivery fee on DoorDash but not Uber Eats? Chicken and beef were good; the greens were delicious. I order from DoorDash. read more

Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere!! I have found my favorite bbq in Virginia!! read more

Due South BBQ - Menu!! - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

This is the best lunch place in north Roanoke. It's always clean, calm and the staff is always friendly. The bbq is very good and they have several sauces that are great read more

Due South BBQ - Pulled pork lunch sandwich $9.96 - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Great BBQ. We were just passing through and any BBQ place with a pink pig on the sign better live up to some good BBQ. Between the five of us, we tried it all. I had the smoked 1/2 chicken and it was awesome! The rest of the crew and brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Nothing left at the end. Owner came and had some small talk. So that was appreciated. The rest of the staff treated us and other patrons very well. read more

Best bar b q I had in a very long Time. Plan to stop back next time we are heading norrh read more

Stopped in from out of town and we always like to try local places while we travel for work- ended up at Due South BBQ. We are Texans and love BBQ! Lunch special for $9.99 is a great deal and the chicken salad sandwich was great! Didn't love the white toast would have preferred a bun but the chicken was so flavorful I didn't mind. Huge selection of BBQ sauces to choose from at the table.. quiet place. I would stop again! read more

I've lived in the Carolinas and Virginia for over 40 years, so I know something about BBQ and I've never been more impressed than I was at Due South BBQ. I had the big platter with everything on it, brisket, pulled pork, chicken (best I've ever had) and sides of coleslaw and delicious collards. If you are within 100 miles of this restaurant do yourself a favor.....make plans now to get there and bring your appetite.....and tell them Rob and Jim sent you. read more

Good pulled pork diner atmosphere pleasant server total 6 miles from exit round trip!!!

I first tried Due South BBQ at their Christiansburg, VA location and am saddened to hear that that location has closed. You can read more about the closing through WSLS's following article: https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/03/08/due-south-bbq-in-christiansburg-closing/. I do not like seeing local businesses that are worthwhile close. That being said, it is great that the Roanoke, VA location is still open. While their bbq is not bad, their Baby Back Ribs are the standout selection. The meat is tender and the rib glaze they brush them with is nice and tangy. Their homemade bbq sauces are pretty good too with plenty of options to try. The other standout item is their Banana Puddin'. It looks like it is a banana cream instead of a pudding, but it is incredibly delicious. Also, if you go on a weekend evening, you might get to hear some live music. My main critique is the prices being high. It would be nice if they could lower them a bit, but all in all, I recommend supporting a local business by visiting Due South BBQ. read more

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Wonderful pulled pork sandwich and French Fries! Service was very friendly! And the prices are unbeatable for this good of food!

Stopped here on a drive from Philadelphia to New Orleans. The food is out of this world. Excellent service and just a fun place to visit!! Got the pork sandwich with collards and fried green tomatoes. Will be dreaming of this meal for awhile! read more

I enjoy the food most of the time. They could do better to ensure, the sauces you order are put in the bag.

The selection is good and the food is great! Very casual atmosphere and friendly staff! I only wish they had a barbecue sauce more like Sweet Baby Rays since it is thick and sweet. And like everywhere else- they don't toast the buns. The sandwiches would be over the top if they toasted them for a hot minute in butter! read more

Pulled pork had no flavor, not even a smoke flavor and was dry. The sauces I chose were funky. The smoked wings had good smoke flavor but were DRY. read more

Food was so excellent. Everything we ordered was excellent. Glad we decided to go with this place.

Outstanding BBQ and homemade sauces! Lunch specials are a bargain. Staff very friendly.

We had the lunch special. It was Good, sides available had a variety to choose from. The sauces were good as well. I likes the Hot Red myself. Great value for the money these days. (Any complaints about how expensive things are send them to the White House in care of Joe Biden) read more

Passing through Salem, Virginia today we chose to eat at Due south BBQ after reading good reviews. They surpassed all of our hopes of a good meal on the road. We loved sampling the chicken, ribs and pulled pork. The service was friendly and efficient. Eat here! read more

We ate at Due South in Roanoke for lunch today, and after all the times we have been there for great food, this time was severely disappointing. For $27 we got two sandwiches, one side, one 50 cent container of slaw, and two small drinks. The barbeque was overly salted and in large chunks. One sandwich had probably over an ounce of plain fat--you could hold it up in a 6 inch strand. To get much flavor besides salt you had to add a lot of sauce. We were so sad, as this used to be one of our favorite places--especially for family sized containers when we had company. Then we were asked our opinion on a new sandwich they are promoting. Ugh---too big, too much meat, and would probably cost $15 or more by itself! No more. read more

Had lunch here, had a pulled pork sandwich, roasted potatoes, and banana pudding and LOVED it! Friendly staff and great bbq!

We really really really did not like the food nor the service. Food was cold and fast less. Really need to be kinder to customers.

Ribs were falling off the bone good, and tender. Now their sides need a little work. Potato salad is not homemade, the mac and cheese is bland, not baked. It tastes like they just threw some cheese in boiled macaroni. Canned string beans need more than a little piece of meat thrown in. Banana pudding had way too much whipped cream in it. read more

Had a sandwich and many sides and was very good with big portions. Service was great as well. We look forward to going back often.

Very good BBQ. Recommend the smoked potatoes they are delicious. Was just passing though. Would definitely go back if I'm ever in Salem again. Highly recommend! read more

Horrible go to moms jeans instead for real brisket. Sad I have been to the location in Christiansburg but this one is just sad and pathetic and I tried to give them a chance until. Ordered in person asked for macaroni and cheese and the put in potato salad ordered in person for cole slaw and once again potato salad. Ordered Brisket but got pulled pork instead tastes like it wasn't done in a smoker but a crockpot. What they had in Christiansburg was much better this place is a joke and not going back. read more

Great pulled pork lunch specials are a great deal, hubster got fried okra and hush puppies!!! Great friendly service!!

Pulled pork was good. Brisket was tough as boot leather. Hush puppies were cold and flavorless. "Baked" beans were weird combo of pinto beans and red kidney beans with some jalapeño and sugar -- not good eats at all. read more