On my way to Virginia from Maryland I decided to stop by Stupid Good BBQ for lunch on the day prior…read moreto Father's Day 2026. I do love the GAR brand. The place was very busy, which was good to see in these times. My daughters and I had the pull pork sandwiches, SG chicken salad, and some pork ribs. We had cornbread of course and sides were Mac & cheese, collard greens, pork & beans, and Cole slaw. We drinks and also had banana pudding to go. Everything was delicious the pulled pork was great and the girls added their favorite sauces. The ribs had the best smoke rings and were fall off the bone tender. They didn't need anything extra to help them. The chicken in the salad was moist and easy to cut. The salad was well balanced and delicious. The only thing I wish was on my salad was a boiled egg but that is personal preference. All the sides including the cornbread was flavorful and hit the spot with seasoning. Now it wasn't homemade but very good and worth the money for restaurant walk-in quality. The place even busy was also very clean and staff was working hard, very friendly and serviced us as soon as we walked in. The person running the from even asked for help at another register once three people were in line. Service being quality and as important as the quality of the food. A++ and 10 with two snaps in a circle. Go and enjoy.

I love me some BBQ & I love GAR group restaurants (Great American Restaurants for you non-locals…read morelol), but this one was a bit of a disappointment, unfortunately. DEETS: This is a counter-service restaurant where you place your order with a cashier, and someone brings your food to your table when it's ready. SERVICE: We went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and it was not very busy at all, with maybe three tables occupied. There were several staff members behind the counter, but no one was paying attention to anything other than themselves or their phones, and they all had their backs to the entrance, oblivious. We waited & waited for someone to turn around, notice us, greet us, and be served. As for seating, we had only the option to sit at a table because all the open booths were dirty. The restrooms were not much better. After our food came out, they must have finally seen the mess because a couple of the crew members, including the chef, started cleaning up the tables. Great to finally see the place get cleaned, but the dining room should never have been in the condition it was in to begin with, especially with it so empty and the staff just standing around, oblivious, as if they had nothing to do... *sigh* & insert a big eyeroll! FOOD: Not surprisingly, the food was average because "you get what you give" and they obvi didn't give a.... We got a pulled pork and a prime brisket with coleslaw, and they were both a bit on the dry side and lacking flavor; nothing at all like the amazing pulled pork at their sister restaurants. The table had a cute wooden box holding a selection of sauces, but sadly, they all tasted pretty much the same. Surprise! lol As always, peeps, support your local small biz, and yes, I would possibly give them a second chance because I do love GAR concepts, but if I do go back, it won't be back anytime soon, or I may not go back at all and stick with my faves of their concepts that I love and know they work, i.e., Patsy's, Silverado, & Sweetwater. 5/31/26

My friend grew up in Nova, and his favorite KBBQ is Makchang Dodook. He says it's the best for AYCE…read morein terms of quality and price. I've never heard of this spot before, and you typically will not find me in Springfield. However, a few of us made lunch plans this past Good Friday to take advantage of the $29.99 AYCE weekday lunch pricing. We got three rounds of beef brisket (chadol), one thin & thick pork belly (samgyupsal) each, and half an order of large intestine (daechang). The chadol was a little too fatty than I'd like, but it was high quality and comparable to non-AYCE options like Meokja Meokja. I didn't love the thin samgyupsal as much, but the thick version was so meaty and juicy. The intestines were a fatty treat, and I was good with just a couple bites. We had to ask for ssamjang and sesame oil for sauces, which they were generous with giving. Our server was pretty attentive, but we thought it was weird that he cooked the thin samgyupsal and the beef brisket at the same time. As for sides, we asked for lots of them (sadly our corn cheese never came). The fermented soybean stew was strong, but a bit too salty at the end. The egg bomb was fluffy and delicious. They also have ramen (aka shin ramen) which we enjoyed by adding several pieces of chadol and letting it soak in there to get that deep meaty flavor. I enjoyed the kimchi throughout the meal, which was the perfect "not quite fresh, but still crunchy" texture. Overall, we ate to our heart's content. I definitely would be back for more chadol, thick samgypsal, and a bit of daechang in the future. The $30 pricing is a steal for the amount of food we got, but I'd hesitate to pay for the $40 dinner price. I don't eat enough at AYCE spots to get my money's worth, so I would rather spend that $40 at a non-AYCE spot for higher quality cuts like galbi and rib tips.

Great ambience and the waitress was wonderful! Food was really good. We got the prime combo. The…read moresteak was phenomenal! A real dining experience! Another fun surprise was the cucumber soup which was really quite good. We will be back!

I've been working on Fort Belvoir for nearly 10 years and have eaten/ received take out from this…read morerestaurant often. They even come to my worksite and have done onsite catering which was really fun and a nice break from regular cafeteria food. The food is fresh, fast and top quality. I adore the baby back ribs, the pulled pork, pulled chicken and jalapeño cheddar sausage are to die for. If you dine in- they have 6 sauces to choose from to add to your sandwich or fries. They also offer butter and honey for your cornbread. It's a spacious restaurant and every table has napkin rolls/ sauces and they are very prompt cleaning tables. They have a nice semi-private side room for special occasions. This is a very appreciative restaurant towards military/police/ fire/ emergency medical response services. Being in a military family- we have always appreciated how much this restaurant does for the military community. You can choose to buy a plastic cup when you order your food; and some of the proceeds go towards a veteran program. This is the place where you can bring the family or dine alone. I encourage everyone to try it in person so you can try all of the sauces. The vinegar mustard is amazing with fries!

I visit this Mission BBQ atleast twice a month and I always receive great service. Yesterday l…read moreordered ribs and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and flavorful. The macaroni and cheese was very good. My meal came with cornbread and a beverage. I selected Sweet Tea as my drink. The tea tasted homemade. It was sweet and really complimented my meal. I took my order to go but noted that the dining room was very clean. My father, several of my close family members, and friends are veterans. I love how Mission BBQ honors military service. I highly recommend this location and I will definitely return.

This place continues to impress, local,, friendly, great service and great food. we had wings,…read morealways done right, lots of flavor... all ye sauces are great so far... and we will be back... i keep getting the rueben or the brisket... so good

Went here for the first time…read more The service was good, however some of the food was a miss for us. The Brussel sprouts were hard and the burnt ends weren't tender as they were hard to eat. The chips and wings however were good! Although on their wing scale Nashville hot was 2nd from the bottom, was not hot at all. And my old bay rub was hotter than the hot buffalo wings, and I wish they were saucer. But they all had good flavor! They were out of a lot of things due to their stove being out. Hopefully it's back soon, cause we will be back for more food and hopefully they have the Mac and cheese! Will of course be back!

Another great time at Mike's American! I love this place, and not have had a bad experience! I will…read morego here again and again and again. See other reviews for past great experiences. Additionally I want to highlight Marisol because she was the best! Our table loved her.

Ok peoples...so yesterday I randomly felt like treating my son and myself to dinner. And I will say…read moreMike's American did not disappoint. Soon as you walk in through the revolving door, you are greeted with a wood fire grill aroma that makes your sense of smell scream omg what is that and I'll take 2 please. There was no wait time, we were instantly seated at a small both for two. And yes the seats are comfortable. I would have loved to be seated next the the staircase because it has some nice sight lines. The restaurant is so clean and nicely decorated as if you stepped into a homey yet lux cabin restaurant. It just feels....comforting. There were a lot of people dining here but the noise level was surprisingly minimal. The service is impeccable. Every waiter was attentive. Someone even asked us if we wanted another drink when our glasses were full. Never in my life has that happen to me. Lol The server was very knowledgeable about everything and left me to decided between all the wonderful options they offer. And they have OPTIONS. I heard the steak is banging. I'll be back... Now let's talk about these Ozzie dinner rolls. Bomb! End of story. And in my Nike voice....Just do it. In other words stuff your face and get some to go. I got blessed with 2 baskests and a bag to go. Won't he do it. My son enjoyed his little Mac aka his burger and fries but was too full to finish the fries because he stuff his face with Ozzie dinner rolls. So be careful yall. You have been warned. I orderer the pecan trout which was a very interesting take on baked fish and yet it was still good. I'm not raving about it. But it was good. Nice thing is they give you to pieces of trout 1 for now and 1 for later because yes I stuffed my face with those darn Ozzie rolls. Smh I had my eyes set on that deep dish apple pie and I shall return to try it and other menu items..like that banging steak. My leftovers hit the spot. I had enough for a whole lunch the next day. Saved me extra resources. Everything tasted even better the next day. Like the seasoning settled in and exploded into deliciousness. Peoples I say this with love...Don't come here because I don't want yall taking up all the free parking spaces available. Lol this is my new go to spot.

Spectacular, no notes. Had to take it home for some privacy…read more Rice cooked perfectly, chicken juicy and absolutely delicious, mac and cheese homey and nostalgic. The mac and cheese was seasoned so nicely with just a little bit of kick to it. Their sauces are also delicious my little brother was spooning some from one of their sauce cups straight into his mouth. Ive never before been so satisfied with, essentially, chicken and rice before. Im mad at myself for not trying it sooner. Going to have to try their other options

UPDATE: A few years ago, I gave Jammin Island BBQ three stars after ordering oxtails, rice and…read morepeas, collard greens, and mac and cheese. At the time, I was pretty underwhelmed and said I might eventually give them another try once they err around a bit longer. Well, several years later, I unknowingly did, and I'm updating my review to four stars! Though 4.5 is more fitting! Last night, I attended a birthday party and we were TEARING the food up! The attached video is literally from the aftermath. After finishing my first plate, I asked where the food was from and was shocked when they said Jammin Island BBQ in Springfield Mall. I immediately remembered my old review. This experience was completely different. The curry chicken was tender and delicious, the jerk chicken was moist and tender with just the right amount of spice, the rice and peas were delicious, the cabbage was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the plantains were on point! I can't speak to whether the difference was because this was catering or simply how much has changed over the years, but I was very impressed with everything I tried. I'm glad I got a chance to experience Jammin Island BBQ again, especially without even realizing it!

Service was very fast. Ambiance was clean and airy. Ordering was fun as it turned out to be…read more.. ribs, pulled chicken, collard greens, and the must try... sweet potatoes mash! Those three sauces: chipotle, original, and the other... all gravy! Thoroughly enjoyed! Came at a great time*** for BBQ... this is a great place to go!

This was an absolute no for me, never ever never again. I'm a fan of transparency, so if certain…read moremeats cost more, that's completely fine. Just be upfront about it and clearly print the upcharges on the menu. That would avoid confusion for customers. This is the first time in my life I've spent around $75 on food and only eaten about a quarter of it, and that was simply because I was hungry. I packed up the rest only to throw it away later. The ribs were extremely tough, tough enough that I felt like I could break a tooth trying to eat them and I kept searching for seasoning that never seemed to be there. As for the burnt ends, I honestly don't even know where to begin. The young lady at the register was new. I asked whether the ribs and burnt ends were included in the family combo for four, and she told me yes while the owner/manager was standing near her. When I saw the total, I was confused, and the owner/manager then explained that those meats carry an additional charge and that the combo includes pork. The cashier immediately apologized and said, "I didn't know, but now I know moving forward." She was kind, professional, and handled the situation well. What disappointed me most was that the owner/manager had an opportunity to step in, acknowledge the confusion, and make the situation right, but that opportunity was missed. As for the sides: the cornbread was disappointing, the potato salad wasn't good, and the macaroni and cheese was decent but nothing memorable. Overall, between the lack of transparency, the poor quality of the food, and the way the situation was handled, I won't be returning like never. Seeing these reviews confuse me because I went straight to my car to write this review. I have been to at least 5 restaurants this week in this area that all earn 5 reviews for food and service so I was extremely disappointed.

Recently, I was invited to an event where they catered Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company. The…read morestaff serving the food (assuming they were Rocklands employees) were efficient and friendly. There was so much food, it was wonderful. I tried their hamburgers (the patty wasn't very juicy, but it wasn't bone-dry), all-beef hot dogs (fatty and incredibly flavorful), hot Italian sausage (this was a bit dry), and macaroni & cheese (super cheesy and addictive). Outside of the hamburgers and hot dogs, there wasn't any classic American BBQ options, but I would be interested in the future to see how they compare to other BBQ joints in Virginia. Overall, 3.5/5, but will bump to a 4/5.

The pulled pork sandwich from here is basically mush. A previous reviewer said the consistency was…read morelike someone chewed it up and spat it out which is spot on. I also had a couple of hard, inedible fatty pieces in mine. Everything just tasted like it had been sitting under a heating lamp for hours. Also past two times I've eaten at this location it's given me severe stomach cramps and indigestion, so this was the last time. I've had better luck at the Virginia Square location but I'm probably done with Rocklands altogether. The quality has gone way downhill and in 2026 there is considerably better BBQ to be had in the DC area.

I worked with Carol on a staff luncheon for 15. She was quick to respond and the delivery was on…read moretime and organized. My staff loved all of dishes, particularly the brisket and pulled chicken, peach baked beans and potato salad. The sides were plentiful, fresh and flavorful. Setup included beautiful signs for each dish. Sauces in squeeze bottles. Really professional. Highly recommend- and will use again!

Wanted bbq ribs for lunch and OBB has some great reviews. Ordered via UE. Ribs were well seasoned…read moreand meaty with not a lot of fat. I opted for the Kansas and Texas sauces. My fav was the Kansas. I like a little sweetness in my sauce. The side of two pickles and coleslaw was nice. I didn't eat the coleslaw but the pickles were decent. I would definitely order from them again.

Delicious and services was very nice. The waiter cooked the meat for us and we just had to eat eat…read moreeat. If you make reservation directly through their website in advance, you dont have to wait for a table at all. The meat was well marinated but it might a little salty if you don't mix it with rice or veggies. I drank lots of water after the ayce option B. So far everything was great! I will come back. We went on weekdays and it was not crazy busy so the waiter paid more attention to our table and cooked the meats to perfecto.

Returned to Kogiya after many years and it was still pretty good but not exactly as I remember. I…read moredo love that they have way more options now. The price was $35 per person and fairly standard for the area. The pork belly here tasted gummier than other places but besides that everything else was fine. The service was pretty fast too. I would consider returning especially since many other kbbq places are packed and they often some availability.