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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Ailun H.

    tl;dr -- 4.5/5 for BBQ in Virginia, but 3.5/5 overall. A UVA alumnus kept hyping up The Barbeque Exchange, telling me it was a must visit while I was in the Charlottesville area. Coincidentally, I had this spot saved on my list for a couple years. Seven of us decided to family-style our BBQ dinner last Sunday so we could sample a couple meats and various sides and breads. Ordering was pretty simple; we lined up and our food (already prepared) were scooped and plated right in front of us. We got two family meals; each came with a pound of BBQ meat, three pint-sized sides and eight breads of our choice. We decided to try the PULLED PORK ($39) and BEEF BRISKET ($54) meats. For our sides, we tried the mac & cheese (2), green beans (2), cole slaw (1), and baked beans (1). For the bread option, we got 10 cornbreads (!!), 3 pumpkin muffins, and 3 rolls. Both BBQ meats were pretty good, but missing that smokiness that I like in a satisfying American BBQ experience. The brisket was easy to eat, but it wasn't very tender because it was cold. Do they not keep the meats here at warm temps? The pulled pork wasn't warm either, but tasted better than the brisket. I enjoyed the mac & cheese a lot because it was very creamy and thick. The other sides were okay/pretty forgettable. My favorite parts were the carbs for sure. The cornbread was warm, a bit gritty with the perfect sweetness. I took one home for the next day since we had leftovers. The pumpkin muffin was chewy with a fragrant pumpkin flavor that I enjoyed. The roll was surprisingly good on its own, a bit chewy but has that sweet, yeasty flavor that was addicting. I was a bit disappointed with how cold the food tasted. I understand the meats and sides would be the freshest during lunchtime, but it doesn't seem like The Barbeque Exchange maintain the quality of the food throughout the day. Additionally, for the price point (over $100 for the family meals), there wasn't even that much meat. Besides that, I really enjoyed the three different breads, mac & cheese side, pulled pork, and various BBQ sauces that were available.

    Pork belly and brisket
    Emily M.

    My husband and I stopped by the barbecue exchange for dinner while we were passing through. I was sticking to my keto diet so we ordered the pork belly, brisket, and green beans. The pork belly was amazing and our favorite dish. The green beans were covered in marina sauce, which didn't really complement the bbq. Service was friendly and we will definitely be back for more pork belly!

    Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad!
    Caroline J.

    Food: love the pulled pork, corn bread, macaroni salad, pumpkin muffin and banana pudding! Oh and the sweet pickles!!! My favorites! I also love the sweeter sauces but my hubs loves the hotter ones, so you can't go wrong with the sauce flavors! Service: Efficient and friendly! Ambiance: Tables with benches and sauces on each table as well as paper as your table cloth. Also go to love the roll of paper towels on each table! County vibes inside!

    Pork bbq, baked beans, Fries and sweet cornbread
    Peggy W.

    It's a typical bbq restaurant. You order in a line and food is fixed as you move through the line. It was recommended from locals. The food was mediocre. My brisket plate was 20.00 for 6oz meat, 2 sides and a bread. It was very bland. No smoked flavor. I do not recommend. The Mac n cheese was ok again bland. The baked beans were nasty. They were like hard kidney beans with a red tomato sauce instead of Typical sweetened baked beans. Hubs plate was pork bbq, fries and baked beans for 16.00 and he said it was like plain pork with sauce in it and Fries ok and he did not like the baked beans either. The ambience is casual and a small place. Take it with a grain of salt. But we will not eat here. Was not for us.

    Michele F.

    Great little BBQ place, with good food and friendly staff. I stopped in Sunday afternoon and was surprised to find a long line of people waiting to order. The line moved at a decent pace and the wait wasn't too long. I decided on the bbq chicken platter, with mac & cheese, spicy slaw and cornbread. The bbq chicken was really tasty, with just the right amount of spice, no additional sauce was needed. The mac & cheese and cornbread were also good, but I found the spicy slaw to be too dry and lacking flavor. Next time I'd probably opt for the potato salad. Overall, this was a great find and I'll definitely stop in when I'm back in the area.

    Alauna A.

    My family came for the muffins and barbecue, but I only had the pudding--delicious! I hadn't had pudding in years, and this was worth it.

    Bbq cornbread fries collard greens
    Cole M.

    It's cute Easy to order Nice staff Sub par sides Pretty good bbq with wide range of sauces I do fucking love the fries That's my opinion

    Very poor quality! Beans over cooked! Mac and cheese no flavor ! Meat very subpar.

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    Ask the Community - The Barbeque Exchange

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Yes if you park between us and the bike shop net to us towards the back end of the parking lot near smokers there is a back door you can go in and up the hallway into the main dining room.

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes

    Any Vegan Options?

    Not sure

    Do they serve beer?

    The have cider and beer for purchase

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    Country Boys BBQ Restaurant

    4.5(24 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    Oct, 2025. We visited Country Boys BBQ for lunch on a week-day while running errands in Louisa, VA;…read morethis was our first visit. Food (5/5). I selected the Pork Tacos PLATTER ($16), which featured three soft flour tortillas filled with smoked pulled pork, house-made pico (red onion, tomato, cilantro), and radish with a Baja drizzle. (Corn tortillas are available upon request). All platters come with two 8-ounce sides; from the 9 choices, we opted for the broccoli salad and onion rings. My husband selected a Smoked Pulled Pork SANDWICH ($10), which was served on a "signature-branded" bun with regular or spicy slaw (on the side) and with a bag of Lay's chips. All of our food was very good, and tasted fresh and homemade. The "branding" of the restaurant's logo on the bun was a fun touch, and we got a pleasant surprise in finding that the very tasty BBQ sauce on the tables was manufactured by GWB Hot Sauce in Clarksburg, WV (which we visit regularly to see a relative). Quantities were good for a filling lunch; we did not have leftovers for a brown bag. Two small comments: (1) my husband would've preferred a more generous helping of the slaw to put on his sandwich; and (2) it would be great to have a menu option that is vegetarian, perhaps a platter with three or four of the side dishes -- or at least showing a separate price for the sides on the menu. Ambiance. (4.5/5). The restaurant is country cute, with clean, well-spaced tables. Many of the tables were occupied while we were there for lunch but it didn't feel crowded. A few patrons seemed "local", and acknowledged the owner who was sitting with some buddies at one of the tables. The restroom was well-maintained. Service (4.5/5). There was only one (efficient!) waitress, handling in-restaurant and take-out orders, delivering food and drinks, wiping down tables, etc. Despite how busy she was, we felt taken care of. Parking, in a town of Louisa lot behind the restaurant, was free and easy. We will return.

    Worse bbq experience ever! Came here to take my mother to dinner for mothers day .Food came out…read morecoleslaw was brown and old, Mac and cheese was mushy ,tasteless, gross. The bbq was dark brown looked as if it was sitting for days, came out cold and to top it off the top bun was refrigerated cold as ice. The cucumber salad was also disgusting slimy and soggy! Ice tea tasted like a tin can. Will never return, sure do not know how this place is even open. No pride at all!

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    Country Boys BBQ Restaurant - Lots of awards and certificates on the wall. Clear communication right when you walk in.

    Lots of awards and certificates on the wall. Clear communication right when you walk in.

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    House made Broccoli Salad

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    Shawn's Craft Barbecue

    4.1(272 reviews)
    25.9 mi
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    What a wonderful diner with lots of room for customers to spread out an enjoy their fare. The…read morepeople here are so polite and welcoming. Tiffany is a gift to all of us. Her food preparation reaches perfection. We have searched for good bbq and found a great place in Shawn's. We ordered extra so we could have leftovers but had no idea how much food we would get with each order. What a great surprise! Each specialty was more delicious than the next. We started with the ribs with the sweet and spicy sauce and were impressed not only by the taste but how meaty they were. Next we had burnt ends which were exquisite. The best we have ever had. We moved on to the brisket sandwich which was delicious. The sides, which included baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw were fresh and well-made. We would highly recommend this diner. It is so nice to have a place that feels like down home and has great food.

    We'd come back! What…read morewe got: Brisket BBQ Nachos - 5* really liked this. The brisket didn't stand out on its own but was great with the cheese and the sauce. Jalapeno Sausage - 4* I've never found a jalapeno sausage that has blown all expectations. They're just always delicious and this one was no different. Burnt ends - 3.5* my partner liked them more than me. I have a friend who makes the best burnt ends and I've yet to find a place that does it nearly as good. Half rack of ribs - 3* small (but to be fair I had beef ribs in mind) and decent. The dry rub was good and the sauce made it even better. Coleslaw - 5* really good and very fresh! The coconut was an interesting yet delicious addition. Mac & Cheese - 4* I liked it more than my partner. Pretty standard Mac and cheese.

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    Shawn's Craft Barbecue - Seating area

    Seating area

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    The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue - Hush Puppies with butter.

    The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue

    3.5(119 reviews)
    12.2 mi

    We live in nearby Charlottesville and wanted to try something different. I heard good things about…read moreWolfs and we decided to give it a try. I ordered the pork BBQ plate with pinto beans and cole slaw. My wife ordered the 5 rib plate with pinto beans and onion rings, The BBQ was fresh and tender the sides were generous. My wifes ribs were fall off the bone tender. Her onion rings she said were the best she had in a long time. My only complaint was I don't like pinto beans. Not that anything was wrong with them. I prefer baked beans but they were not on the menu. I would urge the manager to consider putting baked beans on the menu. All things said we both would go back, and recommend Wolfs to family and friends, The prices were reasonable. They have multiple BBQ sauces available to satisfy anybody's taste.

    We stopped in here for a dinner while staying in the area for a vacation, and it was recommended by…read moreour AirBNB hosts. Located conveniently off the highway with on-site parking, it wasn't hard to find. We seated ourselves and were quickly greeted by a very friendly waitress. She was kind, attentive, and made good recommendations. Service was overall very good the entire visit. The restaurant was clean inside. The menu is mostly your average BBQ fare with pork or brisket and side dishes. We started with the loaded potato skins which were pretty good and filling, if not slightly over-cooked. We both got meat platters, one with just brisket, the other with brisket and pork. Side dishes included macaroni and cheese, cabbage and potatoes, cornbread, hushpuppies, and toast. The meat for both plates arrived room temperature and was pretty greasy, though the smoky flavor was good and the meat was tender. The side dishes were all pretty standard, though I will say the cornbread and hushpuppies both had kernels of corn mixed in which was a very tasty surprise. Unfortunately, for a BBQ restaurant, the main item on the menu (the meat) wasn't that impressive. Service and sides get you far, but if the meat is room temperature and greasy, it loses a lot of the appeal. It wasn't a bad option by any means, but you wouldn't be wrong to explore other area options.

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    The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue
    The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue - Two meat platter (brisket and Pulled Pork) with cornbread, Mac and cheese, and cabbage

    Two meat platter (brisket and Pulled Pork) with cornbread, Mac and cheese, and cabbage

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    Mission BBQ - Cold but good

    Mission BBQ

    4.3(269 reviews)
    17.0 mi
    $$

    Great! Very commercialize ! No real soul! Everything is very corporate and calculated ! From the…read morefood to the service . The waiter is mandated to give veterans free deserts ! I am not complaining it just seems too structured and not genuine! Even the national anthem is too structure! ! Food is good but way too corporate ! This place cares more about money than veterans . Ambience is forced ! It's very plastic ! lol! I do like this place but it has no soul ! It is not a pit master cooking all nite on a stick burner. It s not real bbq . It's cooked on a gas assist southern Pride or old hickory ! It's just not authentic ! Truly no real bbq is in Charlottesville !

    Let me first start off by saying I'm from Houston, Texas...I'm a Texas girlie so I know my BBQ. Now…read morewith that being said this wasn't the worst food; but I wouldn't come back if I had to pay. The sides were amazing though, I must give them that. I had the Mac and Cheese, The green beans and one of the cooks let me try the greens that I happened to miss on the menu and they were all a 10/10!!! I mean they were AMAZING!! The sausage was good (a lil dry) and the brisket...baby I asked for fatty brisket (and I always have to tell ppl I mean the part you'd probably not eat lol, don't judge me) and I swear they gave me the driest leanest slices they could find lol. Now I love the variety of sauces that was dope although me being a Tx girlie "if I need sauce, that means it ain't smoked right or is lacking something" but that's just me. If you're not from the south (which my date ain't) you'd love this place!!! As for my southerners you'd enjoy the sides and the sweet tea. Oh and I tried my date's shredded chicken (another odd choice) and it tasted like baked bbq chicken...oh and the cornbread was dry as hell!! Tasty but like eating a biscuit from Popeyes But anyways the service was great!!! The sides were amazing but the actual bbq left a lot to be desired...again if you're not from the south I can see yall loving this spot.

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    Mission BBQ - Indoor seating and military memorabilia.

    Indoor seating and military memorabilia.

    Mission BBQ
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    Vision BBQ

    Vision BBQ

    4.1(114 reviews)
    17.7 mi
    $$

    Really good BBQ. Very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. Everything except Mac and cheese is…read moreGF. Collared greens are exceptionally good for a side. I think there is brisket in them. Yum.

    Went to Vision BBQ for pre-concert dinner (show was at Ting Pavilion). Walked in on a Sunday…read moreafternoon about 5. Very slow, business wise. Server (Brianna) started out good, fairly attentive until I got my food. After I got my food I got one cursory "all good?" and that was it until I got the bill. Anyway, on to the food: ordered two meat plate (brisket and pulled pork) with fries and coles slaw. Fries were the highlight of the meal. Hot, crispy, seasoned...awesome. Cole slaw was good....but it was super tangy (vinegary) for my taste. Don't get it wrong, it was good, just hard to eat all of it thanks to the tang. On to the meat. Got a pretty good sized pile of pulled pork and a couple slices of brisket. Both meats were lukewarm at best. Pork was dry (thank goodness for the NC vinegar sauce). The brisket made up for the porks dryness, it was extra greasy and extra fatty. Like, for real, do you think people are going to eat the fat layer between the lean point meat and the fatty upper meat? Yeah, not me. But since the brisket was also lukewarm (more like lukecold) it really didn't make a difference. I did think the Vision BBQ sauce tasted pretty good. If Brianna would have come back by after I got my meal I would have sent it back....and probably would have just left without worrying over a replacement, or a comp, or anything. Secondary issue: went to the mens room. It was just nasty. You get once shot to make an impression, and this one was not good. Would not/will not repeat.

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    Vision BBQ - Interior dining room

    Interior dining room

    Vision BBQ - The best nutts in town

    The best nutts in town

    Vision BBQ - Dining area

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    Dining area

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