OMG!!! Everything about this place hits home for me! The atmosphere when you walk in reminds of the…read moreBBQ joints I love. This didn't disappoint. We got to go food. Menu is online or on the chalkboard. You can order in person online or call directly. The offer up some Great deals. Got the slider combo, crab cakes with a side of bbq pork rinds, serving up generous portions and prices are great! The staff very kind and friendly. Yeah for Scoots!

Scoots BBQ has such a wide menu of options and I have many favorites there ( sampler BBQ, salads…read morewith smoked turkey, wings and fried chicken to name a couple of my faves). Sometimes it is hard to decide on which favorite to order. The best thing about Scoots, the service is Top Notch and Shelby and friends are phenomenal! Thank You. Today was the turkey melt(no cheese for me). There is so much turkey and the bacon n condiments are always so fresh. Side of mac n cheese to top it off.

Best salads in town!!!! I drove up from Miami, Florida to meet my son and daughter in law and…read moreafter eating food on the road my body was craving something healthier. I ordered the chicken salad and it was amazingly good. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the salad has cranberries, nuts, red onions, blue cheese and I requested a vinaigrette dressing on the side and it was such do gooooood!!!! My husband had the BBQ chicken sandwich, my hots ordered wings and everyone really enjoyed their meal. I visited this restaurant twice during my visit and everything was fantastic on both visits. Both servers on each occasion were great. The drinks from the bar were also delicious!!!

HUGE thank you to Cassie Wilks and her team for such professional and well orchestrated catering…read more I recently hosted a funeral reception and decided to go with a catering service rather than deal with cooking everything myself. It was, without a doubt, the right call from start to finish! My dealings with Cassie, both email and by phone were flawless and truly professional. Menu choices were made with her help, totally without being pushy or leading. We arrived back at the house to find set up to be complete and we were set to go. Many thanks to all involved. The guests ate well and thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

I ordered the BBQ chicken tacos and a batch of buffalo chicken wings. The tacos had that…read moreslow-smoked flavor you can't fake -- the chicken was tender with a slightly charred edge, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with just enough sauce to bring everything together without making it messy. Each bite had a nice mix of smoky and tangy. The buffalo wings came out hot with a crisp outer layer that held onto the sauce really well. The heat level was just right -- enough to notice, but still easy to enjoy without reaching for water every second. You could tell they were made fresh, not sitting around. What stood out was the consistency between both items. Nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The setup itself is simple, but the focus is clearly on getting the food right. Alpha Pit Smokers delivers bold, satisfying barbecue with a straightforward approach that works. It's the kind of place you'd return to when you're craving something with real flavor behind it.

Looking for something new for a Sunday Dinner, we gave Alpha Pitt Smokers a try. Note: Some of the…read moreitems listed in the menu may not be available. I kinda understand why, but then again, if you're gonna have a business like this) I kinda don't. Ribs and jalapeños smoked sausage were not available. I was told that for ribs, you should contact them 24 hours in advance. This was a deal-breaker almost, 'cause we really wanted to do the ribs, and there was no indication that some items might not be available. The food and appetizers came out at the same time, so our table was loaded, and we could not eat fast enough before it got cold. I shared my displeasure with my server, but she just gave me the "deer in the headlights." look. The drinks were weak and expensive. There are a few arcade games and plenty of space. Service is ok, but not great. The food was ok; some items were dry. The fries were hot, and nothing special about the service. Cool place to hang out, watch games, and drink beer, but it's just ok. Happy Yelpingl

We have now visited old city barbecue four or five times over the last couple years and I think I…read morecan safely suggest to you to go. What I have found over these years has been consistency. Each meal that we have had over the years has been very good. The same with the service staff and the appearance of the location. It has always been very good. We today where the place wasn't full with guests. Somewhere in between lunch and the dinner time frame. So between being seated, getting our drinks, ordering our food, and then receiving it was all very quick. We will be back again.

Yeahhhh, I don't get it. We had a meat sampler, and it was all dry. Every meat, not like just one…read morewent wrong. You're not supposed to only get moisture from the sauce. Fries were good though.

I've been here a couple times now and will definitely return. the food is consistently great. The…read morepeople are really friendly. I judge bbq places by their brisket and theirs is always perfectly done, as is the jerk chicken. you can do much worse at other bbq places but you won't do better in western Newport News.

Best BBQ in the area! Always nice staff and huge portions! Will always come back when in the area!read more

The ribs and pulled BBQ were good. The food came out hot and fresh. The service was wonderful as…read morewell. The ambiance was casual and the restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign. I'd go back and try something else just to see how it was.

I went to a Women's conference in the area in March and my friend's specifically shared they wanted…read moreto eat here for dinner on the first night of the conference. I wasn't able to make it in time for dinner so I miseed out. When the opportunity came for a day trip to Williamsburg for shopping and lunch this month, this was the first place I suggested. I was blown away by how crowded it was. The parking lot was full and the line was very long. I was a little disheartened by how long it was, but it moved SO quickly. The wait gave us time to look at the menu. We ended up ordering 2 hotdog kids meals and 2 adults shared the combo dinner. We also ordered 2 sides of cornbread. The kids did not eat their food. We all shared the combo dinner and it was MORE than enough. Drinks are separate and come with cups you can take home and reuse. The cups and cornbread were my favorite things about the restaurant. I wasnt able to try all of the sides, so we plan to go back to sample other food options such as the brisket and collards.

Great grub. Not just the best tasting bbq in town, but the only one we know of that uses real…read moreingredients, including no seed oils or bad sugars in their sauces (so many good ones) or sides that we know of. The brisket and the jalapeno sausages are our favorite of the meats but we've had everything and liked it all. The cornbread and their seasonal sweet potatoes are amazing. Staff is always nice. Place is always clean, including the bathrooms which to me is always an indication of a restaurant's sanitation altogether. If you like sandwiches, the chopped brisket is delish.

My husband chose Mission BBQ for dinner tonight (he always leans toward BBQ or fried chicken). We…read morewere greeted with friendly smiles as soon as we walked in. I went with the brisket platter, paired with coleslaw and fries, while he ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The brisket was tender, juicy, banging and consistently delicious every time I come here at this location. The coleslaw didn't have much flavor, but the fries were hot, crispy, and so good. I also tried a bite of the pulled pork sandwich it was tasty, especially with a little BBQ sauce on top. Mission BBQ never disappoints for a quick, satisfying meal!

We were a party of four. I liked my burnt ends. Used their bbq sauces which were good. Someone else…read morehad the sausage which he said was just ok. Another had ribs he said was about a 6-7. Last person had brisket that she really liked. I had a taste and I agreed it was good. They served these delicious corn muffins and snd butter. Overall good.

The smokehouse was good. It's not a fancy restaurant but those free corn muffins are to die for!!!…read more The meat is deliciously smoked and fatty. The fat gives flavor but just so you know. The sides are ok. Our server was super nice and the restaurant is clean.

I always pass Bubba & Franks Smokehouse and finally decided to try it! I tried the brisket…read morequesadilla with hand cut French fries along with their collard greens and mac & cheese. The brisket quesadilla was SO good, and they were not stingy with the brisket. The fries were just ok, and I do not think the mac&cheese is house made. It reminded me of stouffers if I am being honest. The collard greens were not seasoned well either. The restaurant itself has a southern feel. It was clean with plenty of rooom to dine in. The cashier/server was very nice and able to make recommendations. I would say they are a bit pricey compared to other bbq places I have visited. I would go back and try other things on the menu! They have a huge menu, and I am sure other things are probably pretty good!

This place was so welcoming! The staff was super friendly, the decor and feeling when you walk in…read morewas very positive. You order at the register and they ring you your food-and quick! We ordered the chopped NC BBQ and it was delicious! So moist and full of flavor. Good size amount for a sandwich too. Coleslaw was amazing! One of the best I've had. Not too soupy and had a good taste. Sebring size with sandwich left me wanting more though. Fries were good, but for $3.79 for sides, it was not very many. I expected a larger portion. Other than the side prices being a little steep , this will definitely become a favorite. They also have burgers, ribs, chicken tenders, and much more. Sides also include green beans and okra, and other veggies. Meals are $16.99 with 2 sides and a drink. The girls working were so sweet and helpful. So glad it's just about 5 minutes away!

I looked into this place mostly curious because I used to love this location when it was the OG…read moreViking Burger. I was skeptical when I saw the prices though, 15$'s for a bowl of loaded mac?? I put off trying it for a long time, but I happened to be passing it on the way to a gig and figured I'd give it a hate try. I was expecting it'd be decent but nothing to justify the price tag. I asked the cheery and kind staff for the most popular options and they pointed me to the Philly Mac. Waited less than 10 minutes and had a pipping hot container to go. I couldn't wait to take it to the gig, I grabbed a couple bites in the parking lot. I wanted to not like this. I wanted to be able to say "yeah that's what I thought, overpriced and just okay". That was easily a top 3 best mac and cheese I've ever had. The noodles were cooked perfect, the cheese sauce was thick & gooey, the flavor was so rich but not overcomplicated. I'm lactose intolerant and I definitely paid the piper for that in the evening, and I'd gladly go back for a 2nd bowl it was that good.

I can't say enough good things about this place. I've been ordering from here since they first…read moreopened, and the quality has remained consistently amazing every single time. You can truly tell they care about their food, from the flavor to the portions and the creativity of the menu. My absolute go to is the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with added jalapeños. It has the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and bold flavors. I'm also a huge fan of the Jalapeño Bacon Mac and Cheese, which is always packed with flavor and never disappoints. The Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese is another favorite of mine, and I always add jalapeños to that one as well. It takes it to a whole new level. Everything is always fresh, hot, and full of flavor. This spot has become a comfort food staple for me, and I recommend it to everyone I know. If you love mac and cheese, this place is an absolute must.