This place seems to be almost a staple of our visits to Williamsburg! The food here is just very delicious overall. We have yet to come here and not be satisfied or happy to have visited. This is another one of those Williamsburg gems that is totally worth visiting if you're a BBQ type person. The prices are reasonable-ish for the food type and service has always been outstanding for us. Between the decent beer selection, craft drinks and great bbq, this is another (one of the many) food places that are a must-visit to Williamsburg! Regarding parking, make sure you park in the back area. GPS always seems to want to put you in the front where there isn't a lot of parking available. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Simple restaurant feel, with mild decor for the ambiance and theme. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Ashley was the PERFECT server. From drinks before dinner, to dessert afterward. Good recommendations Got a 2 meat dinner with pulled pork and brisket. All good, but he pulled pork is On Point. I'll be back, asking for the same server. read more

We have now visited old city barbecue four or five times over the last couple years and I think I can 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. read more

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3.5 but our server, Bliss, was really great with my kids, so rounding up to 4. I had the pulled pork. It was kind of dry. The sweet vinegar sauce helped. The fries had a good seasoning. My son loved his tacos. The cornbread, he said, was tasty too. We sat outside and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. read more

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First time here. We'll start with the good. My daughter loved her chicken fingers and fries! My aunt said her chicken wings were good. I liked the taste of the cornbread!!!!! Now onto the meats. The ribs were decent. All of the food could've arrived at a better temperature. The brisket was tender. The greens.....need a total redo!!! They tasted burnt. Not edible at all. My uncle said once he put sauce on his sandwich it made a difference and it was good. Overall I'm glad we visited but I'm not so sure I'd revisit. read more

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Great BBQ, also loved the Fried Virginia Oysters, the service was excellent and we enjoyed our lunch. read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by our financial advisor several years ago and we were not disappointed. The service was great along with the BBQ. I had a pork BBQ sandwich with pickles and fries and my wife had a BBQ sandwich with slaw and sweet potato fries. Her fries were a little extra but, all I could hear her say while eating her meal was Mmmm. I agreed. The fries were hot and the sandwich delicious. They also have two additional flavors of sauce if you want to add it to the sandwich. The Saturday lunch crowd was not too bad. Good place for kids too with a variety of food choices besides BBQ. read more

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Best BBQ place in town. We always visit this place everytime we go to williamsburg. Must try the all the beefs BWW they have. read more

Old City Barbeque - Best BBQ place in town - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Wow!! This place is close to my work, every time I eat here the food is incredible. However, wait-staff is a bit slow getting to table and wait time takes a bit. Always have had a friendly server and is good for big and small groups to enjoy. Highly recommend trying any of their tacos, sandwiches, the salads, and sides... basically anything on the menu you can't go wrong with! read more

Excellent service, great food, and probably some of the best Mac and cheese I've ever had, poblano Mac and cheese. read more

Old City Barbeque - 2 meat plate, ribs, pork belly bites, coleslaw and pabloano mac and cheese. Probably some of the best mac and cheese I've had. - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We had just left Busch Gardens and were absolutely starving when we stumbled upon Old City BBQ, and I'm so glad we did! The meats were amazingly tender, flavorful, and exactly what we needed after a long day. The pickled platter was such a unique touch and went perfectly with everything. It ended up being the perfect meal to finish off our day. We'd definitely come back! read more

Old City Barbeque - Meat platter - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

One of my favorite parts of the plate was the brisket, it was so tender and well seasoned I highly recommend it. I also got an order of ribs and you know it's going to be good ribs once they fall off the bone. As for the sides, the coleslaw was refreshing and the fries were very crisp and fresh. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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

The customer service was great. The food was very tasty. I had the two meat option the pork belly tips and ribs with greens and beans.

Me and hubby decided, to try some good ole BBQ for lunch since it's so hard to find a good spot in North Carolina. I got the chicken platter with a side of collard greens and poblano Mac n cheese. The chicken wasnt dried at all! Omg the Mac n cheese was Soo cheesy, creamy and delicious. Collard greens had piexes of bacon in it and the seasoning was on point. You will see some sauces on the table to use, vinegar, sticky patches and tide water. I love the sticky patches mix with vinegar on the pulled chicken. It's like a BBQ sauce but way better. The platter was a hit for my tummy and taste buds! I did had a side Arugula salad, the dressing they use mix with the crumble cheese, slices of applies, nuts was so refreshing after walking for a good 4 hours visiting the Jamestown Settlement. Hubby had The Big Hal sandwich ( sliced brisket, pulled pork, seared pork belly, coleslaw,red onions, soy pickle jalapenos, bread and butter pickles on a brioche bun) with a side of fries. Hubby was a happy man and finish his whole plate lol. There are some outdoor sitting, if that is your thing. Service was quick and our server was friendly. I couldn't eat all my food but trust I took it to go to enjoy later. We were very pleased with our lunch and would recommend this to new folks visiting in time! read more

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When visiting Colonial Williamsburg, be sure to stop at Old City BBQ. The restaurant is only 1.5 miles away. Here's my rating: -Pork Belly Bites 5/5 The following rating 4.5/5: -Pulled Pork -Collard Greens -Banana bread pudding The following rating 4/5: -Brisket -not tender or fatty enough. -Smoked Cheddar Poblano Mac n cheese -Smoked Stout beans There's indoor/outdoor seating the outdoor had two fire pits. The service was great and restaurant decorated nicely. I definitely would come back especially, for the Pork Belly Bites! Happy Yelping :) read more

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We were craving BBQ after a long day at Busch Gardens and we came across Old City. A great little spot, the food is incredible and the servers are super nice and accommodating. I'm still dreaming of those pork belly bites, highly recommend! read more

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Some of the best brisket I've ever had! Super tender. The pork belly bites were also to die for. Service was excellent. Super clean and the food came in a reasonable time. Great place to bring your family for a dinner. I would rate 5 stars but I felt like it was a tad expensive for what you get. read more

Their brisket was soft and you have 3 different bbq sauce to choose from. I ordered their seared pork belly bahn mi and it was huge for me. I wish they seasoned the pork belly more tho and I didnt really taste any sauce to the bread. Bread was crispy pn the outside and soft inside and same as their cornbread. read more

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I will be honest the food is fantastic!!! The ambiance is fitting for a BBQ joint. I love the casual and fun design of the restaurant. They played up the local and BBQ mix. The service was good but pushy. I didn't enjoy how hard my server was trying ro sell dessert. I wanted to ask her if she got commission on it. Back to the food though. I got the brisket dipper and holy smokes. The brisket was juicy and flavorful and the dip made it even better. I got the sweet potato fries which were good but not great. But I'd return for the brisket any day. My date got the taco sampler and beans and said they were delicious. They disappeared quickly too. read more

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Pork belly tacos and the Brunswick stew were awesome. Heather was a very good bartender. We ate at the bar because the table we were given was near the restrooms and there was an odor. read more

We called in advance and were told they are open until 10pm on Friday night. When we arrived at 9pm. The staff told us they changed plan and decided to close at 9:15pm! She refused to serve us with very unfriendly attitude. It ends up we have to order to go. As family always come to this place when visiting Williamsburg, their service and attitude is way too bad to someone drove 3 hours to have dinner in the Friday evening. Very disappointed. And guess what, when we finally got the take out and back to our hotel at 10pm, we found there are no forks and napkins in the bag! Worst experience ever! read more

My server, Bliss, helped me pick the perfect meal for my first time visit. My NY Ribs were delicious - tender, flavorful, and generously slathered with tasty bbq. The side of cornbread was the perfect complement to the meat. Service was fast, everything came hot and tasty. Definitely a great place to have an awesome meal. read more

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The food was very good - excellent variety of BBQ - service was fantastic. We will dine there again.

While in the area our hotel highly recommended this place. Little did we know, when we got here it was the same place we stopped a couple of years ago on our way home and it's still an awesome place. My wife and I got the two meat samplers, the pork belly bites are amazing. Definitely give the pimento cheese appetizer a couple of thumbs up. Our son loved the corn dog bites and fries. Highly recommended the bourbon smash even if you're not a bourbon person, great summer drink. Our server was great, and appreciated the outdoor seating option. read more

Great restaurant! Went here on a Saturday afternoon, fairly busy but received food so quickly! It's hard to find good bbq in VA so I was a bit reluctant to try the bbq out but wow I was so glad I did! It was so good! Nice and soft and smoky. Pickles were delicious. I will have to order the pickle plate next time. Fries were delicious! Cornbread was tasty and sweet. The pecan pie was perfect! read more

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This location is awesome and very convenient to downtown for people that are staying near Busch Gardens, or want to be close to the attractions in historic Williamsburg. They have a variety of smoked meat and tons of different options for anyone who enjoys authentic on-site preparation. Portion sizes are generous for their salad, so be prepared if you order that even the half portion is quite large. Ample parking not within walking distance of downtown. read more

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I haven't done a yelp review in forever, but this place was so darn good, I came back just to leave this review. Really cute ambiance, clean and stylish bathrooms, nice outdoor seating area. Right when we pulled into the parking lot, you could just tell it was going to be good by the smell. I got the Seared Pork Belly Bahn Mi, it almost brought me to tears, it was so fire. The pork belly was so tender, the flavor of the sandwich was 20/10. We almost had both their different types of Mac n cheese, and they were both amazing. The corn bread was on another level. I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes, it has pimento cheese and bourbon maple bacon (I loved it). We finished with their banana pudding, it was heavenly. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. This was so worth the drive from VB. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came for the pickle plate, stayed for the barbecue. I am a very simple woman, I love me a good pickle. And man oh man, are they serving up some phenomenal pickles here. If you even mildly enjoy pickles. You need to get the pickle plate. Moving on from pickled vegetables, holy moly, their meat is also fantastic. I got the ribs and the pork belly, and I could've swore. I saw the face of God in thatplate of meat. My partner got the ribs and the brisket and he said that he enjoyed his meal. And the rate he consumed it I can only testify that that is the truth. I have lived all over the south, and this barbecue joint rivals the barbecue, even in the deep south. Their mac & cheese was absolutely delicious, I got the garlic one. And apparently the cornbread is also phenomenal. All in all, I cannot recommend coming out to try this cozy, sweet barbecue joint. We had a wonderful experience here, had a wonderful waitress, and a wonderful dinner. read more

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Staff were friendly and fast. Food was delivered quickly. I thought the ribs were tasty, the pulled pork was good and the pork belly was on point. The chicken was not a selling point for me. I got the sampler platter. I am not going to say the chicken was not good, just was not good to me. I would return in the future. read more

Very much enjoyed this place! We just relocated here and have already stopped by twice. Loved the pork belly bites, brisket & Mac n cheese! Some menu items are a little pricey for barbecue compared to down south. read more

Best meal we had all vacation so far!! The pulled pork, Brisket, Cole Slaw and fries were excellent.

The best BBQ i have had in a long time. The place was PACKED! But while crowded they kept people moving and we did not have to wait long to be seated and have our food. The tacos are to die for! Totally different from what you would get from any other restaurant. Deff will be coming back my next time in town! read more

First off, the service was excellent, even with a line out the door, the hostess was gracious, even when some patrons were not. The food was excellent . Brisket with baked beans and french fries, everything was delicious.. Every table was full, to include the bar and waiting area. However, it did not feel or appear to be noisy. . We definitely come back ! Thank you read more

The service and atmosphere were great. Food ratings below. Pulled chicken: 5/10 Mac: 6/10 Greens: 4/10 Ribs: 8/10 Brisket: 7/10 Fries: 6/10 read more

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The main stretch of Colonial Williamsburg was full of places that had over an hour long wait, so we ended up here. It turned out to be a blessing. They seated us right away. The service was great. The food was delicious. Definitely get the cornbread. read more

First time here!! Wanted to see if it compared to TX BBQ. Wow!! Brisket is AMAZING! No sauce needed. Pulled pork & pulled chicken were both great too! The garlic queso macaroni and cheese was so good we ordered a second serving. Don't skip out on this place!! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Came for a late lunch and it was fantastic! The food was fantastic and I wish had room to try their desserts. I ordered the buttermilk chicken thigh sandwich with ranch and buffalo. The chicken had a great crunch, moist and tender, and the perfect amount of sauce. The fries were perfectly crisp and covered in a flaky sea salt. The pulled pork sandwich and beans were great, tender juicy pork. And the smoked stout beans had a different take than any normal bbq beans. I ordered a sweet tea which was delicious and not overly sweet. The brisket dip sandwich was also great, it could've have more meat and the au jus really didn't pair well with the sandwich. Our service was good normal down south movement. We had our table within 10 minutes. We had drinks almost instantly. There was a longer wait for our food but it came out hot and fresh so no complaints there. Very modern and minimalist interior. Parking lot is a bit tight for larger vehicles. read more

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Stopped in from visiting family locally. We don't have good bbq in California. Sad but true. So refreshing to have amazing everything at this spot. Long hail east coast bbq!!!!!!! Cam was a great server. Super sweet guy read more

The restaurant was very clean and inviting. The service was wonderful as our server stayed on top of drinks and getting food out to us in a timely manner. I had the two meats plate. I got the brisket and ribs. Both were good, but the brisket was a bit fatty. I still ate every bite of it because it had good flavor. My two sides were fries and cornbread with the honey butter. The cornbread and butter were delicious!! My three co-workers got sandwiches and they all said they were wonderful as well! You will not leave here hungry! read more

Old City Barbeque - Brisket, ribs, fries, cornbread with honey butter, and various pickles. - Barbeque Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia