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    Monk's BBQ

    4.1 (770 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MONK'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    This is the piglet which probably weighs about 5 pounds or close to not including the two sides
    Sean B.

    Outstanding! I do my own barbecue at home and I won't go to a place twice if I do better barbecue and this place just does a little bit of everything really well. I'd like the sauces to be a little spicier, but that's an East Coast thing the service is on point and the beer selection is more than enough. I like the fact that you can sit outside on a warm summer day and chill with the environment. This place is more than an hour away from my house and I would definitely travel there when passing through. They do beef ribs on occasions. I wish the occasion was every Day.

    1/2 rack ribs and collards
    Kim A.

    Stopped in for lunch , very busy for a Sunday. Ribs were excellent ! Collards had a great taste.

    Brisket, beans, Texas hot link
    Cliff W.

    I haven't been here in a few years but I can't pass through Purcellville without stopping at Monk's. Today I had the brisket and a Texas hot link, baked beans and cornbread. Everything was scrumptious! Im a bit of a bean snob but these were really good. Especially with a shot of their scorpion barbecue sauce.

    Rice
    Dan S.

    While visiting the area on vacation, we stopped at Monk's BBQ. Upon entering the restaurant with my family, we were greeted by the owner, who was very kind and engaging throughout the meal. Food You place your order at the counter from their menu. They have all of your standard BBQ meats and some variations on sides. We went with the Piglet, which included chicken, brisket, burnt ends, pastrami, ribs, and hot links. We got smoked Gouda Mac & cheese, dirty rice, and corn breads for the sides. The meats were all pretty good. The chicken and pastrami were my two favorite cuts. The Mac & cheese was my favorite thing on the menu. The Gouda really added something to it. We split and apple cobbler at the end that was delicious. 3.5/5 Service Staff was kind and courteous throughout. The owner made the experience even more enjoyable. He brought my daughter a lollipop and crackers for my son when he would come check on us. He brought treats for our dog too. 5/5 Ambiance Monk's had your typical feel of a BBQ restaurant. It wasn't nearly as Smokey on the inside as other places, but still shared similar layout. They had a cool BBQ class setup on the counter and called them utters. It was very clever. 4/5 Monk's was a good overall experience. The good was a little pricey, but it was good. The owner will make sure you enjoy yourself as well. Give Monk's a shot.

    Boss Hog platter
    Amber M.

    Over the weekend we adventured out to monks BBQ. Overall the service was great the atmosphere was welcoming and plenty of space outside downstairs and upstairs. We got the boss platter which is about $135 but it's worth it because it's a lot of meat you also get coleslaw jalapenos and pickles plenty of it. The coleslaw is mainly radish but that's okay. We also ordered cornbread The cornbread is really sweet and moist so if you like cake like cornbread it's really good you won't need a dessert later. This is how barbecue was meant to be.

    Burnt ends
    Emily M.

    My husband and I were in the area and decided to give monks another chance. The cashier cautioned us against ordering the burnt ends so we decided to order something different. I got the ribs, and my husband ordered the brisket. Both were phenomenal! The ribs were very tender and literally fell off the bone. We also got the gouda Mac n cheese and it was delicious. Now that we have found our favorite dishes, we can't wait to eat at Monks again!

    Pulled pork sandwich with smoked Gouda Mac n cheese.
    Allen F.

    One of my coworkers recommended this place. Growing up in the South I live BBQ and eat it often. I am disappointed that I have not tried it here before. This is hands down the best BBQ I've had in the area. We sat at the bar and the server was warm and friendly. They have an extensive liquor selection and several local brews on tap. From the smell in the parking lot of the smokers to the food at the bar this place is amazing.

    The Piglet
    Alexis C.

    Vibe: 7.75/10 - very clean and great atmosphere, but when it gets busy tables inside can be limited Service: 9.7/10 - food comes so fast! Value: 8.5/10 The piglet: 9.5/10 - so much amazing food for a great deal!! Def can split this between AT LEAST 3-4 people, depending on appetites Our favorite meats here (in order) are: 1) ribs 2) Alabama chicken 3) brisket Overall: 8.86/10 (4.43/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

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    Alex F.

    Was a great lunch. Could hardly get my mouth around the brisket cheeseburger . Food could've been a little warmer though...

    Bean, potato salad, and burnt ends.
    Casey J.

    A friend recommended this place to us and on our way back from a trip to PA we stopped to fuel up on some BBQ. We arrived around 2 on a Thursday. We pulled in the driveway and immediately smelled the wood burning and BBQ and got excited. Ordered brisket, pastrami, and burnt ends as well as some potato salad and baked beans. As expected- BBQ was great (tender and perfectly smokey) and the sauces were tasty though we didn't really need them. The white sauce (horseradish cream) was a favorite. The pastrami was such a treat too! Would definitely go back if we were in the area.

    Don W.

    We ordered and then waited for 30 minutes. The table next to us ordered just after us and hadn't gotten their food so up until the 30 minute mark, we figured it was just a slow kitchen. After 30 minutes, went and checked in and they said they had an Internet blip and a couple orders were lost. They were going to put them back through. The people next to us had their order come out in about 4-5 minutes. We waited another five minutes until a large group that just ordered 10 minutes earlier was getting their food. We went back to check with them and they said they couldn't find our order so we gave them the receipt. Our food then came out within 10 minutes. I had the pork with cornbread, beans, and potato salad along with some banana pudding. The pork had a lot of skin and fat. The cornbread wasn't cooked in the middle (I now see that they feature a custard style cornbread so that's what appears to be not cooked all the way). The beans and potato salad were very good and the banana pudding was shared by three of us and very good. The udder type dispensers for the sauces are fun.

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    Bobbi H.

    AMAZING! Everything.was.Amazing Friendly staff, fast service, DELICIOUS food, generous portions. Both the pastrami and pulled chicken were melt in your mouth tender. Beautiful smoke flavor Great homemade sauces And the cornbread is on a seperate planet of goodness!!!!! It would be dangerous if this spot was closer to home! I'm already drooling/dreaming of our next visit Other notes: Order at the counter and then they bring your order to you. Plenty of seating - indoor and outdoor ( covered patio area) Huge selection of craft beers, whiskey and bourbon Clean gender neutral restrooms What we tried *Pastrami: Whole beef brisket cured and seasoned with their pastrami rub and smoked all night *Pulled Chicken: Our chicken is smoked whole over a blend of hickory and cherry. *Cornbread custard *Monks beans (with smoked rib tips) *Vingear slaw My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

    Cornbread and Mac and cheese
    Marianne F.

    The piglet platter was yum, but my god, get the cornbread and Mac and cheese. So. Bloody. Good.

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    Best BBQ around. Daily specials. Alabama white sauce is amazing. Massive bourbon selection.

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    Do they cater?

    Yes they do. https://monksq.com/catering/

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