A beautiful setting that uses second hand furniture!! It's really a cool vibe. Live music on the day we were there. The food was good. We had pulled pork, brisket, catfish and a bowl. The staff were very friendly and it seemed like there were a lot of regulars. read more

Northern Neck BBQ - the interior of the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Montross, Virginia

Great BBQ. This place never disappoints. Loaded fries, pulled pork, brisket sandwiches, chicken wings, corn bread....all delicious. My kids love the Mac and cheese and they also have a variety of desserts to choose from. Friendly service and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Live music most weekend. This place is seasonal so catch them while you can! read more

This is a nice BBQ place that will frequently host local bands. The brisket and pulled pork are great. Many of the sides are good too. Open air, open barn seating which is very nice. Only negative is there is no way to determine when they are open or closed. Coming from out of town we plan on stopping in and you don't know the days and times they are open, so we don't rely on them anymore. read more

Clearly it's a meaty BBQ place, but I was hoping for at least ONE vegetarian main option. There wasn't. We basically ordered all the sides and stayed for the fun ambiance. It's essentially a big barn with beautiful hanging lights and chandeliers. You order at a window and get a buzzer. Lots of picnic tables of all sizes-- we shared a table with a few other couples and enjoyed the live music. There was a bar, seemed like mostly beer, but I'm not sure. The max and cheese side and the potato salad were delicious. The coleslaw and beans okay. read more

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The BBQ is great. Stopped by after work. The environment was a peaceful setup, with friendly staff and delicious food and desserts. The service was terrific. I ate my food so fast I didn't get a photo. read more

Awesome BBQ and great vibe! Sampler platter and wings with Old Bay! Live music. Good times! read more

Northern Neck BBQ - Sampler platter and wings!! - Barbeque Near Me - Montross, Virginia

Good spot, good BBQ, very fair prices. Just outside Montross in a big barn, can't miss it read more

Delicious food. Haven't been for the music events. The barn was a bit chilly. But people just need to wear a coat. The food is worth the visit. They all of the barbecue sauce. read more

Our party ordered the brisket sandwich and the catfish basket. Food is delicious, hard stop. Several saucing options and the fries are on point. Dog friendly with outdoor and an open covered section. Employees are friendly and the service was great. Selection of domestic and micro brews and wine which will compliment your BBQ selection. And they have live music. read more

Northern Neck BBQ - Ronnie Richards - Barbeque Near Me - Montross, Virginia

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The pulled pork sandwich that I had was "dry as a bone." Coupled with the high price, I don't recommend this establishment.

Not good at all. Barbecue is fatty and yet still dry. Staff is unfriendly. Sides are just okay. Have tried it a few times but won't go back.

Five stars in all areas! Great set up, awesome service and AMAZING food! I had the smoked chicken and absolutely loved it and that wasn't even the best part. Be sure to try the banana pudding, it's out of this world! read more

Best restaurant that I've eaten at in Montross, no doubt. Love the atmosphere on a nice day, lots of room to spread out. Food is great, loved everything I've tried so far: pulled pork, ribs, HOG dog and wings among my favorite. Hate that they close in the off season but I get it. Highly recommend! read more

I absolutely love this place! First of all, it is the classiest BBQ joint I have ever been to. The chandeliers and string lights give it a beautiful ambiance. The décor is fantastic; they use old pieces of furniture for the condiment station. There are two barbecue sauces. One is labeled "North Carolina" and is vinegar with some red pepper pieces and flakes. The other is the "original." It is honestly one of the best barbecue sauces I've ever had. It is perfectly suited to my tastes. First of all it has a lot of cumin, my favorite spice. Second, it has a beautiful sweetness, enough to notice, but not enough to be overwhelming. Next it has a bit of a vinegar bite. It finishes off with just enough heat to make it interesting. We got a pulled pork sandwich combo with fries and the three-meat sampler which came with three meats, two sides, and the moistest, sweetest, cake-like cornbread ever. We chose brisket, ribs, and the half chicken, with mac and cheese and collard greens. The pulled pork was moist and flavorful but it went to the next level with the BBQ sauce. The chicken was some of the most tender I have eaten. Usually, once you get down into the breast meat, it gets dry, but not in this case! The ribs were not fall-off-the-bone, but the meat was tender and the flavor was fantastic. The brisket was some of the best I have ever had. I usually order brisket "moist," which has more fat and is usually more tender. This brisket came one way - juicy! There were parts of it that I couldn't tell if it was fat or meat because it was so tender. Even the sides here are terrific. The mac and cheese was made with what looked like white cheddar. It wasn't mushy like some and would only have been better if it had a bit of the "crisp" cheese topping of a baked mac and cheese. The collards were amazing. Most restaurants' collards are cooked i to mush. These were the first I have had that had retained some texture while being as flavorful as any. They weren't chopped either, they were whole flat leaves! While we were eating, a gentleman came over and asked how we liked our meal. We came to find out that he was the owner. It was the icing on the cake that after such an amazing meal, that the owner would check in with us personally. Not only is Northern Neck BBQ worth the drive from greater VA areas, Montross, VA is a beautiful small town, whose residents take care to give it a touch of class, that other small towns just don't seem to have! read more

Wonderful, everything about the place. Food, ambiance, music, aust go. October ask for oysters!

The food is absolutely amazing, my husband and I have been going since they opened! And we especially lovveee there banana pudding!!

This is in the barn across Route 3 from the new high school. It is known, at least among my friends, for live music at least as much as for the food. The service is amazing. Both the quality of the food and the portion sizes are good for the price. They do have a tendency to run out of things, though. read more

The ribs here are great!!! The reason I don't give this place 5 stars has to do with their availability. I had been here a few times for take out at the height of covid, and was always pleased. Recently went there two times to order some, and was told they were sold out! This was about an hour after they opened!!!! I don't know if the ribs are so good they sell out immediately, or they just don't prepare enough. Plus, its about a 25 minute ride for me to find out they are sold out, since you apparently can't phone the business. Can't find any number for it online.... Staff was always friendly and accommodating when I was able to get food!!! read more

Lovely seating arrangement... cause that's all you want from a BBQ joint right? If you're there for good old fashioned BBQ...find somewhere else. Their sandwich portion is of a kids sandwich and their buns are low grade grocery buns. Yes 9.50 is a good price for BBQ but that sandwich wasn't worth more than $2.50. Better to just buy a pound of meat and create your own sandwich at home.Their cold slaw is made up of water and their meat need a bit more taste to them. Try again please. This message is not meant to bring you down but instead to up your game. Keep on trying. read more

I know the difficulty of operating a smoking pit and having multiple meats done perfectly and keeping them warm and ready to plate perpetually throughout the day. This is why I am forgiving of the occasional "miss" with barbecue joints. The Barn's pitmaster, Ben Hudson, rarely misses. The great thing about "The Barn" is that their food ranges from very good to amazing! Barbecue legend, Myron Mixon, schooled Hudson on the in's and outs of the trade, and his expertise is shining through! Back before Christmas I had a smoked turkey sandwich that was LOADED with moist turkey and cooled with lettuce and tomato and house sauce. So good! . . . Then I stopped in one chilly night and opted for the brisket sandwich. It was incredible! . . . Tonight it was pork-belly candy bites, collards, smoked chicken, and a Two-Hearted Ale. Each one - utter perfection! The Barn french fries merit their own paragraph. Think Five Guys only with a better crisp. Yes, I said BETTER than Five Guys - and I mean it! Lots of superlatives here, but I'm just constantly impressed with this place. One day I might get something that is just "good" . . . But I plan to eat a lot of AWESOME food in the meantime! read more

Lovely location. Barn is open to the air providing good seating inside and out. Interior decor is warm and friendly, with decorations reminiscent of an a rustic wedding venue. BBQ was excellent and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely visit again in the future. read more

Really excellent brisket sandwich. Enjoyed the sauce and the Mac and Cheese was out of this world. It looks family run and everyone there was super friendly. The barn itself is a really cool space as well. If you're in the Montross area you have to stop here. read more

Great place to stop at in Montross! It a lot barn with a great bbq place in it. There's old church pews and chairs at the tables in it. The food is great had the Hog dog and brisket sandwich they were great. Will definitely be back on my way threw! read more

Northern Neck BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montross, Virginia

This was a great surprise! Very cute place serving delicious bbq! The whole set up and decor was too cute!! read more

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Great outdoors seating area and even better BBQ. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing and the HOG dog was even better. Great place to try out if you are a BBQ lover. Staff was very helpful and informative about the selection of food. read more

Place is legit. Fries may be some of the best I have ever eaten. If your are in Montross you need to check this place out.

Really good BBQ. A lot of meat on the sandwich. Generous serving of Cole slaw for the Q. Got the pasta salad. It was very good. Sauces are home made and very good. Only open Friday and Saturday 11-7 (or until they run out, the sign says). read more

This is definitely the best BBQ in the NNK and Middle Peninsula that I have had. The ribs are so good you don't need sauce. Juicy and filled with flavor. The French fries have that boardwalk fry taste. The Mac and cheese is good, but could use a little more moisture to them. The beans are an interesting mix. The pulled pork sandwiches are moist, but didn't have the coleslaw so I can't comment. Brisket is another solid sandwich there. Family friendly environment, local musicians, and so much more make The Barn a fantastic place to go. read more

Such an incredibly cute place. We would love to eat in next time, but the weather didn't cooperate and we had the dog with us and we weren't convinced she would behave. We had brisket and pulled pork, both of which were a bit dry and the brisket was a bit tough, which is why I'm giving 4-stars and not 5. The Northern Neck-style BBQ sauce was absolutely amazing. The fries were delicious, and my husband thought the baked beans were terrific. We will definitely return and try the chicken and the ribs. read more

The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Especially with their bbq sauce. One person in out party had the brisket sandwich and said it was good. Another had the ribs and the meat easily came off the bone. The collard greens were wonderful. Some of us liked the Mac and cheese, others thought they were okay. We will definitely be back! read more

Good food, friendly staff, And a really nice atmosphere. The owners came out and spoke to us for a while and were incredibly friendly. A great pitstop for a Friday or Saturday afternoon. read more

What can I say, we passed up going to Yesterday's, because we are from Texas and had a desire for some brisket. Big, big mistake, worse brisket I have tasted. The chicken was not far behind. Now I understand, the majority of the reviews sound great. Maybe they had a terrible day cooking, but that's not my problem. I gave them good money, they should give me good food. read more

Delicious Barbecue, Friendly Staff lovely location.

We ate here Saturday night and it was awesome! Good food, fair prices and a great atmosphere! I am all for supporting small, out of the way places, who offer something a bit different! Stop by, you won't regret it! read more

Only open fri/sat, but worth it! Super cool atmosphere and outstanding bbq. Both pulled pork and brisket were spot on!

While not a big meat eater, the sides can stand alone as a meal in themselves. The collards & the slaw are excellent, as are the fries. The collards are not overly salty, & the slaw is super crisp & not drenched in mayo juice. Very friendly owners & staff too. We will return. read more