I don't know what has taken me so long to write a review of this place. I've been going there…read moreyears. My first time there, I got some ribs and someone else had gotten the brisket. I commented to the guy behind the counter that the brisket looks good and I'll probably try it next time. While I'm eating my ribs, that guy brings out a small sample of the brisket for me to try. That guy was Ron, the owner and operator of the place. Along with his wife Glennis and their son Jordan, they run a very busy and friendly place. I probably get the urge for ribs once every 3 weeks on average and I've gotten the brisket several times too. All of it is excellent. The only downside is that they often sell out early. So if you're going after 6 pm, call ahead to make sure they still have some food for you.

First time at the Pit Stop and I can confirm I had the best chopped pork sandwich ever. The…read moreportions were large and the flavor is amazing. Others had Catfish and smoked chicken. The food is very good.

If you want to enjoy delicious soul food AND support an amazing small business owner -- don't sleep…read moreon C & E Southern Bites! It may be hidden away in Data Alley, but it's well worth the drive. Owned by a sweet Black American couple who deeply understand the ins and outs of Southern cuisine, you will feel the warmth of home at this simple storefront restaurant. They feature a menu replete with St Louis Ribs, gumbo, catfish, whiting, Mac n Cheese, Greens w Smoked Turkey, candied yams, banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie and more! This was such a find. We had the 1/2 pound catfish platters and the batter was seasoned so perfectly. Additionally, the candied yams were cooked with just the right mix of sweet and savory and I could have had second. Greens are difficult to nail, and C & E nailed the texture and flavor. So good -- just add a little hot sauce and you're ready to eat! The potato salad and fried okra are also tasty options. Next time, we'll try the Mac n cheese. To finish the meal, we really enjoyed the special dessert: peach cobbler cinnamon roll. My spouse loved the banana pudding as well. 10/10 recommend! Spread the word and support small businesses. There are a lot of chain soul food restaurants out there, but Southern Bites deserves its flowers. Total class of its own!

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

Making no claim to be a BBQ expert, I found the food here tasty and well prepared. The service was…read morefast and efficient and the place was clean. I appreciate the tremendous amount of charitable work they do for the military and first responders. We had a nice chat with one of the managers, Gavin, who explained the myriad number of things they do like free sandwiches for veterans on armed forces day, and so forth. Good food that makes you feel good too.

Food: 3 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5 It was my first time. Portions were good. I am willing to give them another try.

SoDayZ Korean BBQ, located in Cascades Overlook Town Center in Sterling, VA, offers premium…read moreAll-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ along with à la carte options such as spicy ramen with brisket, kimchi pancake, and bibimbap. We appreciated the high-quality, thick-cut meats, particularly the pork belly, picanha steaks (a Brazilian cut), and Jumuluc (marinated beef). The staff provided friendly, exceptional service, and the restaurant boasts a clean, spacious, and modern atmosphere. The AYCE menu also includes steamed egg, soybean soup, and other side dishes. Notably, the spicy radish was the best we've had at any similar BBQ restaurant in the DMV.

I went there with my dad on Thursday after 11:00 AM, excited to try their AYCE Korean BBQ for…read morelunch, but their double doors were locked, and the place was dark. Maybe there's a different entrance? We couldn't find it. Later, I called to verify their store hours on Thursday, and they said they're open at 11:00 AM. If you're going early to beat the crowd, I recommend calling ahead.

Carolina Brothers BBQ is a pitt BBQ restaurant in Ashburn, VA. There's a lot for parking with a few…read morespots in front of the establishment. Inside, there's plenty of seating and the ambiance can be described as rustic, family-friendly, and comfortable. It's great for big groups and a casual reasonably priced lunch outing. The service was quick and ordering was easy. It was perfect for me to pick up lunch while I was on break. I ordered the chicken platter with baked beans and mac n cheese. The chicken was cooked to perfection and paired well with the sides. Everything was flavorful and authentic & the portion was reasonable for the price. This place is definitely worthy of diners, drive-ins, and dives. It's in my top 5 BBQ places.

Just discovered this place. Actually looks and feels like a bbq place. I'm not an expert at bbq…read morebut enjoy a good rack of ribs. For the money you can't beat their value as the full rack is huge. Their sides baked beans and potato salad were equally good. I have to assume the is the Carolina style bbq though my favorite is Memphis dry rub. Everything was very good and I re o end you try.

Great bbq priced well. Have stopped by the weekend stand several times now and always got great…read moreribs. Woodsmoke is prevalent throughout the meat, and it's real honest barbecue. There's no fussing about or pretentious gussied-up-ness with this roadside stand that sits in the Shell gas station lot. Talked to the owner a little bit, and he told me about his bbq technique and how he loves to do it. This is how they do it in the South, and I'm glad it's here right around the corner. PS - I never go to Red,Hot & Blue and Famous Dave's. Having lived in South Carolina for a summer, I'd like to think I have a good handle on what real good barbecue is, and those chains aren't it.

It's been several months since I last had a chance to grab some food here. So I hop in my car,…read moredrove a good 20+ miles to satiate my hankering for bbq and boy have things changed. Last I was here, they had a little tent that was at the mercy wind. Now, there's a nice truck to keep them out of the weather. Also, instead of dripping sauce in my car like before, I can now eat at a couple of new high tables and seats next to the truck. Fantastic improvements from before. The best part is of course is the menu. I noticed some new items have been added to it. That menu really does change from week to week and that's keeps me coming back. I had the dry rub ribs which were phenomenal when you dip it in their sauce which was sweet and vinegary at the same time. Not dry but crisp outside and moist inside. I also tried the beef rib which was new and I really enjoyed it. They serve a single beef rib that's so big it won't even fit in the damn container. Tender, juicy, and has that fantastic wood grill smell to it. Crispy exterior but inside is very moist. Very tender and cuts easily. If you get this, don't bother getting anything else. It's a whole lotta lotta meat. Then top everything off with their delicious baked beans that comes with the order. It may seem pricey but for the quality and quantity, this is a great deal compared to other locations found within the walls of a restaurant. This is how I've imagined roadside bbq should be and I'm not disappointed. This place is just worth every mile of that 20 I travel to get here. And I'll gladly travel it any weekend just to see what DD BBQ has has up on its marker board next.

I've been here a number of times over the years. Overall I like it; their sauces are good and the…read moresides are great. It's always fast and they're friendly. My main complaint is that it's inconsistent; sometimes the meat is 4-5 stars, often 3 stars, and a couple times 2 stars. It's usually good though.

Chantilly has always been good. Reston was just plain bad. I don't recommend it. bad BBQ and a bad…read morecustomer experience. We arrived near closing and felt rushed out. The food looked like leftovers, sauce bottles were nearly empty, and a garbage can was moved next to the tables. The whole experience said, "We're done for the night." Then don't serve paying customers. If ownership is the same, they need to pay attention. This location undermines the reputation Chantilly earned.

Had an amazing meal from here at the brambleton community 4th of July summer fest!…read more Great service, food, and quality of food!

Food was TRASH! The owner is a liar. He told me he would…read morerefund my money (almost $100 is what I spent on this guy)! Its been a month.....and helpful has YET to do so!

Such a good deal for quality and a large variety of foods! We went in for lunch and it wasn't busy…read moreat all. The appetizer and dessert bar with all their sauces was so nice and had actually delicious options across the board. I love that they even had lychee in the dessert section! You can only choose two of the three all you can eat options: hot pot, sushi, and bbq. We picked bbq and sushi, and all of the bites were great! The bbq has all of the standard sides and meats that were so so yummy, especially the pork belly. The bbq items came out what felt like minutes after we came back with filled plates from the appetizer bar. Only thing we wish was different was that we got the sushi after the kbbq and we were pretty full by the time it came out. Otherwise everything was great from start to finish and can't wait to go back!

This spot is the real deal! After reading great reviews of this restaurant, I came to Running Dish…read morewith my best friend to catch up over dinner. We were instantly greeted at the door and only had to wait about 5 minutes to get a table. From there, we decided to go for the triple combo of AYCE sushi, hot pot, and KBBQ. The best choice! We began by ordering sushi and items for our hot pot - all were incredibly fresh and tasty. I particularly loved the Szechuan broth - which I made sure to ask them to make vegetarian (be sure to ask beforehand as some broths are made with pork). From there, we fired up the grill with brisket, bulgogi, and, my favorite, the garlic shrimp! Everything was so juicy and paired perfectly with the sauce bar items we chose. I particularly loved the crab rangoons and kimchi as some fun sides! The restaurant is very spacious and is great for groups or eating with a friend. I appreciated how attentive and accommodating each server was. In my opinion, this is one of the best KBBQ spots in town! Definitely worth the visit.

Been working across the street for years but never give it a try because I am not an American BBQ…read moretype of girl. End trying now with my coworker and now I am hook. Service was outstanding, I mean too super outstanding for a BBQ place. I would never expect that type of service at a restaurant like this. I think his name is Gaia as least that what showing on the receipt. We got the 3-meat sample ($36.23) to share and at first, we thought the price a tad bit high but went we got the food and drink it was definitely worth it. The brisket you have 2 option to request the lean or the moist of course i choose the moist part with a hint of fattiness because I cannot stand a lean brisket. Turkey was good and moist but not my cup of tea but if you like the smokiness you would love it. The Rib was fallen off the bone and so flavorful, no BBQ sauce needed. The mac chz was heaven. The lemonade super refreshing and taste fresh The strawberry short cake was basic pound cake, and they put whip cream and straberry on it, my least fav thing from here Would definitely be back

I'll give them one extra star because the staff was actually friendly and professional. Service was…read moreprobably the only good part of the experience. But the food itself was honestly disappointing. The BBQ tasted bland, dry, and nowhere near worth the prices they charge. For a place that talks so much about authentic American BBQ, military pride, veterans, patriotism, and all the "support our heroes" branding, I expected way better food. Instead it felt like the atmosphere and marketing mattered more than what was actually on the plate. The military and first responder theme is everywhere, but after a while it starts feeling more like a marketing gimmick than a restaurant focused on quality BBQ. Even online, a lot of people seem to say the same thing -- overpriced food, average BBQ, and too much forced patriotic branding. If the food matched the hype, maybe it would make sense. Right now it just feels expensive for very average BBQ.