We came here right after spending a super fun, exhausting day with friends at Busch Gardens, and…read morehonestly, this place was the perfect wrap-up! The decor gives off major classic American vibes. Plus, right now they are celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, so the whole place is decked out in festive, classy decorations. The floral arrangements and styling are beautifully done--so full of character and style. Here are my honest thoughts on the food and experience: The Mains (10/10): We ordered two entrees, and both were incredible. The meat was so tender, juicy, and incredibly easy to chew. The flavors were totally on point. Wings & Fries: The chicken wings were great, and the fries were fried to a perfect golden crisp! My only tiny critique as a foodie is that the fries didn't seem to be fresh-cut from scratch. But they still tasted good! Sauce Heaven: I love that they have a huge variety of sauces right on the table. It gives you so many great options to customize your flavor combinations! The Atmosphere & Service: The waitstaff here are incredibly enthusiastic and energetic! Their warm hospitality completely made up for the fact that the AC was blasting a little too cold inside. One tiny tip for photo takers: The lighting at the tables is a bit on the dimmer side, so it's a little hard to capture the true, mouth-watering color of the grilled food on camera. But trust me, the taste more than makes up for it! It's such a wonderful, comfortable spot to chat, laugh, and catch up with friends. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for great food and a festive vibe!

Hubs and I were in the area for a conference and decided to stop by. He'd been here before, my…read morefirst time. He got the steak, and thought it was ok. Medium well. Sides came out luke warm. I got the platter with brisket, burnt ends, beans and collards. Those burnt ends were delicious! The brisket wasn't bad, but definitely needed sauce. Not to worry tho, bc there are several (with descriptions) at the table. My beans were good, but cold and the collards were ok. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was clean with a normal amount of noise. TVs were there, but I don't remember if the volume was up. There were also steps going in the restaurant and going down into the dining area...FYI

Last weekend, Sophia and I traveled from Newport News to this little spot in Gloucester for some…read moreBBQ. This place has been around for years and won local awards from competitions. They even landed a spot on Channel 13's Friday Flavor segment years back. Let's see how the food turned out. There was a decent crowd inside when we walked inside. The decor was nice and clean. Again, the restaurant's been around for years, but it's definitely well kept. Just like other BBQ spots, you have to order up front. On the right, the menu's on the board to choose from. It took us minutes to select our respective meals, but at the end of the day, we were ready. For my order, I selected a dinner size plate of beef brisket with a side of fried pickles. All was quite delicious. The brisket was cooked perfectly and went well with both BBQ sauces from Scoot's. And I liked their fried pickles were actually small spears. Fried and not too much sodium. Sophia ordered a brisket sandwich with fried pickles and enjoyed her selection. A very good first time for the both of us. This won't be the last time we'll be here. Till next time :)

Absolutely loved this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You place your order…read moreat the counter, and they bring the food right to your table, which makes for a relaxed dining experience. Unfortunately, they were out of the burnt ends, but we had no trouble finding plenty of other delicious options. Everything we tried was outstanding--from the ribs and wings to the hush puppies, cookies, and pie. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back. Highly recommended!

Came here for dinner on a sat evening. There's plenty of seating both in and outside, plus there…read morewere 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.

Oh my gosh. A lot of food and a cool concept. There were alot of take out orders going on and the…read moreprocess of ordering was a bit confusing. I ordered the smallest size bbq sandwich and still took leftovers home.

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

Don't let the nondescript strip-mall location fool you--Big Boo BBQ was a great find. They were…read moredoing some remodeling when we visited, so indoor seating wasn't available and we took our food to go. The service was fantastic and genuinely helpful. Before putting the South Carolina mustard sauce on my pulled chicken sandwich, they even had me taste it first to make sure I liked it. I did--and the sandwich was delicious. The basket came with fries and was a winner. We also tried the pulled pork sandwich, which had a really nice bit of spice, and the pork rib platter with candied yams and onion rings, served over rice with a biscuit. We liked all of it. Friendly people, generous food, and really good BBQ. This is exactly the kind of unassuming local spot I'm happy to find while traveling. Would definitely return.

My husband always gripes about going to BBQ places and getting cold or lukewarm food so we are…read morealways looking to find a place that meets this expectation. I found this place in yelp and wanted to give it a try. It's in a small strip mall and at first we were afraid they weren't there anymore because there isn't a marquee sign above the restaurant but there is a large smoker truck that looks like it's used for catering that helped us find it. The parking lot was full which blocked the signage on the doors/windows. The inside has a few small tables and a counter to the right to order from with the kitchen behind. There was a few chairs across from the counter to wait for to go orders. You choose your own table after ordering. The owner was personable and chatting an older gentleman that had been there awhile. We later realized he was the owner when he came out to see how our food was. The ribs fell off the bone and the baked beans had ground beef and some peppers. They were delicious and had such good flavor. Rolls were served with the meals. The portions were large and we took home our leftovers. I was a little surprised that our food was served in to go containers even though we asked to dine in. You pick up your own plasticware at the counter where you pick up your order. While it's not a typical sit down place with table service or bar drinks, the food was really good and hot. We'll definitely go again. Also love that it's veteran owned and he's present and cares about the service provided. It was also evident he cares about his staff as we overheard them discussing one of the kids preparing for high school graduation.

I had a great experience here! The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and well organized, and the…read morestaff was fast, friendly, and knew the menu inside and out. The food arrived promptly, was prepared perfectly, and everything we tried was delicious. The collard greens were the highlight for me--they tasted like someone's grandmother had been cooking them all day for a Sunday family gathering. I'm very particular about my collards, and these were top-notch! I'm not even local, but this restaurant has officially made my "worth the drive" list. I'll definitely be coming back to try brunch next time!

Pulease, tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-star reviews…read more I was recently looking for a restaurant with BBQ beef ribs and came across 'Smoke'. I looked at the reviews and knew I had to give it a try. When we arrived, my wife and I were quickly seated by the Host. And then we waited. And waited. About 10 min later, I told the Host that we had not seen a waitress yet. He was apologetic and promised to find them for us. A few minutes later, the Waiter showed up and took our orders. I fully planned to order the beef ribs, but the cost of $38 was so far outside the norm that I just couldn't do it. (They actually have a sampler platter that costs $66!!) I ended up ordering the half BBQ chicken, BBQ beans and potato salad. My wife ordered the pulled pork platter, sweet potato fries and Mac & Cheese. Both orders came out quickly, but the first thing I noticed about my dinner was that I was having to 'saw' my chicken to eat it. Most BBQ chicken I have ordered at other restaurants is tender to falling apart. But this one definitely fought back, and though the flavor was not bad, I kept having to add the table-side BBQ sauce (which was good) to flavor it. The beans were nothing special- they were BBQ beans. Frankly the best part of my order was the potato salad which was quite good - a bit more mayonnaisey than normal potato salad, but I found that I actually liked that aspect of it. A couple of times during the meal, the waiter stopped by to see if we needed anything which was good to see. My wife said her pulled pork was okay but also needed supplemental BBQ sauce. She said the Mac and cheese was good, but that the sweet potato fries were overcooked. She ended up not eating them which is very unusual for her. Towards the end of the meal, I ran out of tea and started looking for the waiter. When he did show up, I asked for a refill. He disappeared for an interminable amount of time and then finally returned with our bill. I was still sitting there with an unfinished meal and an empty glass, and still had to remind him that I still needed a refill, and had been waiting for it for a while. He admitted that he had forgotten it, but then actually sat down next to us, seeming to have problems entering our bill in their handheld 'point of sale' device. I asked him again if he could get my drink first. He finally handed me the device to pay the bill and dashed off. He was gone a while again, with me still waiting on my drink. I finally just gave up finishing the meal without something to wash it down with. The Waiter finally came back with a 'tea to go' for me. Though I had planned to order desert for the two of us, we just paid the bill and left, checking off one more restaurant that does not understand that they are in the food AND customer service business. So again, someone tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-stars.

I was driving after visiting the American Revolutionary Museum and saw their sign. Very friendly…read moreservice! I ordered the half rack of babyback ribs with beans. It came with cornbread. I ordered a side of fries. It took me 2 hours to get to the hotel, but everything still tasted wonderful! The portion size was good too. Will definitely stop by if I get back to Yorktown.

The people that work here are very very nice. However the food is not BBQ. I went today for lunch…read moreand ordered the Brisket. What I received was the correct cut of meat that wasn't smoked and wasn't well trimmed. The fat left on the meat was very unappetizing and because it was baked in an oven instead of smoked in a smoker the flavor was severely lacking. I love good BBQ and this just wasn't BBQ.

FOOD COMA ALERT!!! MUST EAT!!!…read more I had my husband pick up dinner from here so I can't review on service or ambience myself. My husband did say that the guy working there was friendly and super helpful. Food-wise though, I can definitely review. I was impressed off the bat with the packaging of the food. It came in a cardboard box with a handle, making for clean and easy transport while looking aesthetically pleasing. Even unboxing it, the presentation of it was packed away nicely and all food items were separate. Not going to lie, I was a little worried and disappointed when I saw the wings. I'm so used to wings looking saucy and normally when wings look dry, it's a sign that it's not going to be good. But that small negativity was squashed when I took my first bite! Not only were the wings super flavorful, it was juicy and well-cooked. I love how big the wings were, making the portions well deserved its price. The fries were also golden and crispy. I only got to each 2 wings each (4 altogether) before getting satisfyingly full. I can't wait to dig into the rest for lunch tomorrow! Overall, I will definitely be getting my wings here instead of wing stop when I'm craving some chicken. Everyone must come and try this place out!

This is a gem hidden in what one might call a not so great neighborhood. Don't let appearances stop…read moreyou though, it's a quality place where the staff is friendly and attentive. I got a 6pc spicy garlic wing with fries. If you're in a hurry you should order ahead because everything is made to order; mine took prob a hair over 10 mins. But, both the fries and wings were super hot so I had to give them a few to cool down. When I got the wings the guy asked me if I liked the hot spice, I said yes, he laughed then handed me some gloves. At that point I got a lil nervous. As someone who likes spice, this was perfect...enough to get my sinuses going with great flavor. The only drawback was that they were too hot heat (not spice) wise and I didn't wait long enough before getting into them. Check the place out, it's worth the trip.