The food--absolutely delicious! The portions are generous, and everything we've tried has been consistently amazing. I especially appreciate that they accommodate my special request for their mouthwatering pulled pork without sauce whenever possible. The seasoning and flavors are always spot on. The chicken tenders are unlike any I've ever had--perfectly breaded with a texture and taste that really stand out. Pair them with the awesome sauce, and it's perfection. Every side dish is a hit, but the broccoli salad is my personal favorite. My kids can't get enough of the fries and mac and cheese! To top it all off, the ice cream and milkshakes are extra creamy--you can definitely tell they use high-quality ingredients. We've sampled just about everything on the menu, and every single dish has been outstanding. QDaddy's is a must-visit! read more

Came here for dinner on a sat evening. There's plenty of seating both in and outside, plus there were plenty of folks there so I figured it was going to be good. The wait staff were super nice and accommodating so that was nice. Ordered a 10pc chicken tenders with macaroni and cheese, a brisket sando with a side of baked beans and broccoli bacon salad. The tenders was ordered as a meal, but for some reason a drink is not included in the meal. The brisket sando was okay, a little dry so I had to hit it with the spicy sweet bbq sauce (which was just sweet, no spice at all). I ordered the brisket sando based on the dude in front of me who got the pulled pork sando, and when I watched the server put a huge scoop of pulled pork on the bread I just knew it was going to be the same for me...but it wasnt. I got 3 strips of brisket. The baked beans were good, almost a little too sweet. The broccoli bacon salad was a cold dish, and was tossed in a overly sweet white sauce. Think coleslaw but instead of shredded lettuce, broccoli. I wasn't a fan. The macaroni and cheese was more like a boxed product. However the chicken tenders were super good and I highly recommend those. All that for 48 bucks. I was pleasantly surprised the machine didn't ask for a tip, that was nice. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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This is one of my favorite BBQ places. I haven't had anything that wasn't good there. I have personally met the owner of the Smithfield & new Yorktown locations and he is a great guy. I love how they honored the restaurant that was previously at their Yorktown location before they had to down all the construction to get going. read more

Terrible experience. Ordered brisket and sausage--got no sausage but still got charged. The brisket was dry and mostly fat. Sides were awful too: bland mac and cheese, flavorless potato salad, and a stale, overly sugary cookie. read more

I got the mega sampler($31) and it came with chicken tender, pork, brisket, sausage, two sides, and bacon hush puppies. There was a lot of food and variety with this meal. The pork was great. Brisket was decent, good flavor just missing some juiciness. Chicken tender were alright. sausage was good. Surprisingly I loved the bacon hush puppies! A great sampler with plenty to offer! I would come back again. Food(50%): 7.3 Staff/service(25%): 6.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.0/10 read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

My family love the banger- u really have to try it- it's a sausage with bbq on top and it doesn't need other items. It's the sides are separate and all is higher as a result. I don't do the bbq but believe me when I tell you get a vanilla milkshake and the cookie! Perfection read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ is usually a solid spot for great barbecue, and for the most part, it lived up to expectations. The mac and cheese continues to be a standout my daughter always enjoys the leftovers =P Most of the food was just as delicious as expected, from the sides to the other meats, making it a reliable choice for a satisfying meal. However, my recent visit with the ribs this time was a bit of a letdown. Normally, the racks here are perfectly cooked, with the meat sliding right off the bone with ease. This time, though, I had to really work at it--using a knife to saw through the meat, and even then, it was tougher than it should have been. It was disappointing, especially considering how consistently good they've been in the past. The service can be hit or miss, which seems to stem from frequent staff turnover. Some visits, the experience is seamless and friendly, while other times, it feels a little disorganized or inconsistent. It's not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind. Overall, Q Daddy's still serves up some great barbecue, and I'll definitely be back, hoping for ribs that return to their usual tender, fall-off-the-bone quality. If you're in the area and looking for good BBQ, it's still worth a visit--but know that the experience might vary depending on the day. Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: It's a small place with a wood-look and feel. Nothing crazy, but pretty straight forward. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Wrong order trouble customer service. Give us wrong order. Said thay were out of brisket as they were closing. Called back a few minutes later to try and rectify the issue was told they found some brisket. We did they find it leftovers or the trash. Just poor service and dishonest. read more

Ordered online for a pickup time of one hour later. The order wasn't huge as it was for 3 people. The food was really good but the staff was a little rushed and gave us one side dish that was not what we ordered. It was good, as I stated. So I'm not really upset about it. So on a scale of don't go to go right now, I'd rate it as a go sometime when you're in the area and you're not in a hurry. Also the staff was loudly complaining/debating on how to cook the food. Kind of hurt the ambiance score. read more

It has been awhile since we visited, food quality and flavor were not as good. Brisket was dry in spots, and very fatty. Pulled pork was okay, nothing special. Cole slaw was very rustic, with little to no dressing. Macaroni and cheese was industrial, and flavor less. The best thing was the broccoli salad! Molasses cookies were a disappointment, they are not the same as on opening day years ago. I came into the restaurant and preordered the meal, since we were having company. When we got the order home, we were missing one of the items. It was only the bag of pork rinds, but it was disappointing. It was not a great experience, not sure we will return. read more

This is a great BBQ spot located in Smithfield. The decor is local, warm and welcoming. The service is fast, polite and friendly. The portions are big and the food is amazing. The brisket had a great smoke ring and is moist and tender. The jalapeño cheese sausage is amazing as well! The Mac and cheese is so cheese and the bbq beans have great flavor! Oh yah I forgot to mention the fresh and wonderful hush puppies you get! If you are in the mood for some good bbq, this is your place!! read more

Back again this time to try out their restaurant week special! All the food was still very tasty! Had pulled pork sandwich and chicken tenders. Both were still so tasty! I love that the meat is smoked so well it does not need sauce. The chicken tenders are nice and crunchy and also don't need sauce because it's just flavorful! A new side we tried was the potato casserole and they were good! Broccoli salad still a favorite! Hush puppies are still delicious. Service was great and friendly. Plenty of seating inside, casual dining area great for a casual evening. read more

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The sides are amazing. I had the broccoli salad and cheesy potatoes. Service was great, we had take out and they checked to make sure all that we ordered was included. Very nice staff. The banana pudding and molasses cookie was good too read more

Everytime we head over the bridge to Smithfield, Daddy's pit master has been on my places to go for BBQ. The parking lot was packed which is a good sign. Upon entry, there was a line forming almost to the middle section of the restaurant. I noticed a few tables and booths that were empty, but filled immediately once people had their food in hand. We looked up at the menu above the counter. I ordered the special 5 smoked wings meal which came with two hush puppies, and choice of two sides. I had the smashed potato salad, and Mac and cheese with a drink. The hubs had the 8oz brisket sandwich, and choice of two sides for an extra $6.95 to make it a meal. He opted for the smashed potato salad, and Mac and cheese. We decided on takeout since it was getting packed inside. We also picked up a bag of bbq pork rinds, and banana pudding. So the brisket was probably the most disappointing. It was fatty and not 8oz. The young lady dug the last bits from the tray then yelled for a refill after it was wrapped. We should've checked the takeaway containers before leaving to ensure everything ordered was correct. The meal was charged $6.95 extra for a wrong side. French fries instead of smashed potato salad for his meal. They were stale and reheated, basically leftovers from a day or two. He took a bite of the brisket sandwich, and didn't want to eat the rest as the fat was overwhelming. The potato salad in my meal was extremely sweet, and with macaroni that was slightly hard. The smoked wings were good. I did enjoy the bbq pork rinds as they were fresh and delicious. The meal was about $70 with tax and tip for takeaway. This was my experience as everyone has their own. Umm maybe more quality control on the meats and sides to ensure everything is fresh, correct, and ready to go. read more

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Pulled pork was good but when they ask if you want slaw on the sandwich they charge you 95 cents extra for a what amounts to a tablespoon of slaw. Seems like gouging to me. Also had the brisket which seemed rather dry. Won't go back due to the Cole slaw thing, I know it's petty but I don't know any other bbq place that up charges for slaw on a bbq sandwich. that is paramount to charging extra for ketchup in a burger. Also very $$$ but I get it, so is everyone these days. read more

Brisket was dry. All the bbq sauces were sickening sweet. They were out of ribs and sausage.

The Yorktown location ran out of brisket and sausage before 6pm. The pulled pork serving was small. I guess they were trying to stretch. The food wasn't hot and not worth the wait to get it. read more

Everything on the menu is good, the selections are many and the servings are large. The broccoli bacon salad is fabulous and worth buying extra to take home. All the workers are friendly and the dining areas are always clean, although sometimes it can get so busy it is hard to find a seat. Whenever I am in Smithfield I make a point to eat here. read more

Update: Every member of my family is now sick. We suspect food poisoning. As stated below, everything we ordered was cold and the meat was mostly fat. Original review: Decent barbecue, nothing spectacular. They don't have a ton of competition so I can see why it's so busy. The spouse and son enjoyed it but I'm pickier. I didn't like the pulled pork. The seasoning was frankly gross. It was spicy and like nothing I've ever tasted before but not in a good way. The brisket was alright. It tasted like cheap cuts of meat. There was so much fat! We didn't get any burnt ends and I wound up giving my serving to the dog because of the massive amount of inedible fat. Everything was cold. Service was excruciatingly slow and chaotic. They didn't give us our sauces. You'd think after spending nearly $150 that they'd at least give us our sauces. So three stars because the men in my life liked it and the beans were good. Oddly spicy but still good. Took away stars for the service, cold food, missing food, small portions with high prices. Won't be going back. (Keep forgetting to take photos) read more

Stopped in for a late lunch with a team from work. We were after the lunch hour and before dinner so it was not crowded. I ordered my favorite puller pork sandwich with slaw and broccoli salad as a side with a molasses cookie. The BBQ was piled high and tasty. There is also extra BBQ sauce available if needed. Good music and extras to buy. They also have good brisket and you can get it fried if you want. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - One bite out of a BBQ sandwich and broccoli salad - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

We were in the area and decided to come for here for lunch. It was pretty packed so we got our food to go, the line was long but it moved pretty fast. I got the Pitmaster sampler and made it a meal with adding the two sides and hushpuppies and pickles. The meal came with 5oz brisket, pulled pork and two chicken tenders. The meat was tender and seasoned well. I got Mac n cheese and coleslaw. Mac n cheese was pretty good, the coleslaw was decent. The hushpuppies were a bit greasy and I didn't get the pickles. If I'm back this way again I would try their other dishes. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Pitmaster sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

Hard to beat their ribs (I don't think I've had better), and my wife typically doesn't like banana pudding, but she likes it from Q Daddy's! This place is excellent for eating in, taking out, and catering. While their meat samplers are fantastic, especially their brisket, if going specifically for ribs, be sure to either order far in advance or go at the right times since they don't always have ribs when open in the afternoon during the week due to the long smoking process and wanting things to be fresh. Once you try the ribs, you'll find that ordering in advance if the timing doesn't line up for their typical times for it will be totally worth it. read more

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service was excellent. Very pricey!!!! bacon broccoli salad was ok banana snap pudding lacked bananas 1/2rack ribs .... I will not ever purchase again. dry. no taste. tough. water to drink. total $31.93. I will not return. read more

Workers and food service process is extremely S L O W , takes like 15 minutes to scoop BBQ into a styrofoam container. Also kinda pricy for BBQ , but quality is pretty good. Prepare to wait. read more

The food is excellent! Really enjoyed the brisket! The take-out service was quick and friendly! Always enjoy their atmosphere! Especially the smell of BBQ lingering in the air! Makes you really hungry! We will be back for sure! read more

I LOVE Q Daddy's (formerly known as Q Diddy'S- JKJK!). It's a trek from my house, but it's only 15(ish) minutes from a friend's house. Their BBQ is literally my favorite ever. Their broccoli salad is unbeatable (it is SO SO SO SO good). Their sweet tea is good (obviously). They now have cucumber salad that is so freshly done, it makes your mouth water as you eat it- AND the cucumber slices are wavy sliced like pickle chips. Their buns are toasted and buttered with this special rolling butter machine (although I don't eat much bread these days, so today I didn't get to experience that deliciousness). I had it once at a catered event, but I've come here for more. I'm gonna make it a monthly trip- it's THAT good. Do yourself a favor and go ahead to Smithfield to get some good overall BBQ & all the fixings! read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Long line- worth the wait!! - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

We love Q Daddy's! We frequently visit Smithfield and love to stop at Q-Daddy's! Great menu with a twist on your typical bbq. The service is great- very friendly and attentive! Cool, relaxing environment! Also, great for catering your parties and events! All around A++ read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

Excellent food. Priced a little high. About $30 for the pitmaster sampler and drink. Down home country setting. Employees are very nice. Most patrons are friendly. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Q Daddy's Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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I got a great pulled pork sandwich which was so seasoned and flavorful, I could have done without the added sauce. That's all I tried this first time. Was in a hurry to get back on the road, but I'll definitely be back in a couple of weeks on my return trip. read more

I had high expectations, and they came crashing to earth. I got 8 oz pulled pork, baked beans, and broccoli. Both of the sides were so loaded with sugar that they were inedible. Next was the pulled pork, which I first tried with their signature sauce. It was not at all special. The sweet and spicy was not spicy. And this place is not cheap. These 3 things and a drink was $23. Will not be back. read more

OMG....Being from Memphis this is one of the best BBQ places I have ever been to in Virginia. I ordered the Mega Pitmastet Sampler and the Brisket, Sausage, and Pull Pork was cooked to perfection. Also, I got a bag or pork rinds and the Pitmaster introduced me to their Pimento Cheese to go with the Pork Rinds and I can say that my taste buds thank him for that tremendously. If I could give this location more than 5 stars I would give them at least 10 stars. I most definitely will be back. read more

My wife and I had a pulled BBQ sandwich and I had a brisket sandwich. 5oz. Plenty of meat don't need 8oz sandwich with slaw on it. Delicious! Also had hush puppy with bacon bits. One of the best Hushpuppy's I ever had. Highly recommend this BBQ place. read more

Can't say a bad thing about this place! We came here after reading about it and finally made the drive. We both had a pulled pork sandwich that was flavorful and not dry. We shared the delicious broccoli salad and tried out the macaroni and the potato salad. We stiffed ourselves to finish everything and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back here when we come to Smithfield to try out the brisket and a milkshake! read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

The food was amazing. The brisket was succulent and the pulled pork was seasoned to perfection. They gave samples of anything we wanted. All the waitstaff was friendly but Tracy was exceptional. They have a nice sized restaurant with a simple but effective Tracy gave us samples of the dessert while we were enjoying the sampler. She knew what she was doing. We definitely came back and got an order of each( apple crumble and banana pudding ) to take home. read more

Delicious! My son and I visited this restaurant the other day and it is definitely a repeatable restaurant! We shared the Pitmaster Sampler and made it a Meal Deal with the Smokey Sweet Baked Beans and Hand-Cut Fries. Everything with the Sampler was so good! I also purchased a bag of crispy Pork Rinds and I should've bought two! The gentleman who assisted in the dining area was very kind and helpful with the different sauces that are offered. The next time we are in the Smithfield area, we will definitely stop by again! read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Pitmaster Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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Delicious and friendly. Cute restaurant with local interior. Broccoli salad is fantastic.

Absolutely some of the best bbq on the South Side. We have never had a bad experience here. Hospitality and good vibes are a given every time. Just good people here. The bbq is excellent but so are the other choices. Especially the chicken tenders. They have sauce options as well! Big plus! Some bbq places do not. Finally they do amazing mac cheese and all of their sides are very good. Lots of options too. The banana pudding is unique and really good. If you need catering or if you eat in the restaurant you will have an amazing, consistent experience. We drive from Chesapeake to Smithfield often to get here. 45 minutes one way! Worth it every time. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Fried brisket and hand cut fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

Stopped by for lunch. They were fairly busy but we were greeted with a friendly smile and service was prompt. We each ordered the Pitmaster Salad one with pulled pork and the other with beef brisket. The meats were delicious however I must say my brisket was easily 60% fat. I thought about requesting a couple more slices but it was so much food I opted not to. I'll definitely be back to try the brisket again. read more

Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ - Pitmaster salad with beef brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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HOLY SMOKES! Is this Smithfield's best kept secret!? Or the 757s answer to the holy bbq grail? We arrived to a busy car park, and an even busier restaurant. A warm "welcome to Q Daddy's!" echoed the room as we came through the front door. Jesse welcomed us from behind the counter, beckoning us forward, telling us not to be shy. "I LOVE NEW PEOPLE, WELCOME!!!" He gave us the full run down; introduced us to the family behind the counter, enthusiastically gave us a brief intro to what were favorites among patrons, and got us started with our trays. It's a stand in line, pick your order, pay up, then sit down cafeteria style restaurant. I picked the $20 restaurant week dinner special. For appetizer, I chose the pimento cheese, pork rinds and pickled onion (but I ate the besties fried dill pickles with buttermilk sauce too - UHMAZING!) The cheese dip was subtle and not too creamy and complimented the pork rinds perfectly. For entree, the Pitmaster Platter was served: pulled pork, beef brisket, and 3 rib bones plus a choice of 2 sides. I got the mango slaw (which did not disappoint, the mango did not overpower the slaw, it just enhanced the flavor without making it too sweet) and Mac & Cheese. I'm a big bbq fan, for my wedding we hired the Las Vegas Pitmaster for our catering. So I was beyond impressed at the quality that came out of this fast paced cafeteria style serving station. The brisket was tender, and the ribs were absolutely amazing. For dessert, the mini apple crisp - which is my ultimate dessert fave. A fountain drink was also included in the restaurant week special, I chose the sweet tea which tasted great! Check in and get a free cookie - which is the BOMB! Don't pass that up. Seriously. Jesse did the rounds of the room to make sure everyone was doing ok, making friendly conversation, seeing if there was anything else we needed. I came for restaurant week, but it's highly likely I'll be back again next weekend. Q Daddy's could be the best BBQ spot in the 757. The packed out restaurant and consistent trove of customers leaving with take out bags pretty much confirms its fan base. So my question to you reader, is if you haven't eaten here, what on earth are you waiting for!? read more

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I don't know where to begin with my happiness level with this place! I guess I could begin with the fact it was my fIrst time coming here during a busy dinner timeframe and I still didn't feel there was any issue or problem at all with the staff getting our food brought to us promptly....much to the children's delight! I came with two of my higher energy kids last night, and not only was this place super easy to navigate with kids in, it was also super child friendly as well! When my kids wanted to order a big ol' batch of chicken strips, I honestly didn't have high hopes for anything special...I mean this IS a barbecue place right?! But I was wrong...dead wrong! Yeah, its got it goin on in the barbecue department with a whole slather of incredible options, but it also has THE best chicken strips I have EVER eaten (ever)...you better never tell my momma that I said that though or she would kill me for uttering such words when she knows plain as the nose on her face that HERS is the best! And while hers is quite amazing...this place just made me want to eat every chicken battered crumb that fell of the chicken strip....now that's when something is truly "finger lickin good!". The fresh cut fries were really good as well, and the kid's dubbed the Mac and Cheese "buttery noodles" so I guess they enjoyed the butter in it?! Lol! The giant molasses cookie was a perfect ending to an already amazing meal! The staff were so friendly and helpful, and they do a great job of keeping the place clean and inviting. I couldn't help but feel bad my wonderful hard working husband missed out on this perfect meal out...but I will be bringing him here in short order...you can mark my words on that to be sure! read more

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