I placed an order for over $50 in BBQ and sides at 1:00 pm. Called at 3:30 pm to let them know I'm…read moreon my way. (I was travelling from 2 hours away and heard about this place.) I was told no problem; try to get here by 4:00 pm as that's when they close. I got to the restaurant at 4:01 pm. It was closed. I knocked on the door and no one answered. Knocked on another door several times and finally some one came to the door. I was told they sold out of food early and closed early and they threw out my order. I made the effort to call and let them know I was coming and caught up in traffic and they couldn't make an effort to save my food. They close when they feel like it. Don't order over the phone as you may not get your food. Very disappointing.

Brisket was very dry, no amount of sauce can save it. Mac…read moreand cheese gritty. Forever in search of the perfect collard greens and these are not it. Maybe they're store bought. Very disappointing.

As someone who's been smoking brisket, pork butts, and ribs for 7+ years, I don't hand out BBQ…read morepraise lightly. I judge every spot against what I'm putting out at home... and a lot of places fall short -- whether it's weak seasoning, lack of smoke, or just flat-out underwhelming flavor. But Wild Waylon's BBQ? Yeah... this place is LEGIT. We went all in: pulled pork, brisket, and the big dino beef ribs -- plus mac and cheese, green beans, a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper, and the jalapeño cornbread. Every single thing delivered. The brisket had great flavor and was cooked right, the pulled pork was juicy and well-seasoned, and those beef ribs... absolute showstopper. Big, meaty, packed with flavor, and done exactly how you'd want them. Sides were just as solid. The mac and cheese was rich and satisfying, green beans had great flavor, and that bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper + jalapeño cornbread combo? Yeah... ridiculous in the best way. And the smoke -- you can actually taste it. That alone separates them from a lot of spots. The whole experience was on point too. The big pit out front lets you know immediately they're serious about their craft, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful the entire time. Prices are also very reasonable for the quality you're getting. This is one of the few places I've been where I walk away thinking, "yeah... they're doing it right." If you're anywhere near Fredericksburg -- or even just passing through -- this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Brisket was delicious Pulled pork was spot on…read moreService was very quick, guys working the counter were on their game! Inside is a little cramped for dining in, but the quality of the meat is worth it!

Great service and even better food. 100% would go back. Burnt ends, pulled pork and ribs. My little…read moreone also had the tenders (go figure) but none disappointed. The corn bread and dessert was also a must!!

I got the brisket platter ($20) with two sides (Mac n cheese & collards greens) and it came out in…read moreabout 5 minutes. The Mac was thick and cheesy. Collards were good. The brisket was smoked nicely I'd prefer it to been a little more seasoned but it was made up with the bbq sauce. Staff and service were really good and the interior had a nice vibe to it. I was happy with my experience here, especially it being in a small area! Food(50%): 7.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.8/10

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!

Closed, empty Stafford Va Big Bad W Pit BBQ despite website showing they're open todayread more

Do you know that this BBQ joint "Ain't nothing but the truth?"…read more This was my first time and definitively won't be the last. I ordered the Ribs with two sides, collard greens and cabbage. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly and the ribs meaty and tender. Ms. Dorcas was friendly and efficient and I gotta give a shout out to her Mama and the Grill Master. I was very pleased.

We visited on Friday before they stopped selling barbecue the following day. There was a long line…read morefor barbecue. This place will definitely be missed by many! The woman working the register was incredibly friendly and very hard-working. It looked like everyone in the back was working like crazy trying to get out as much barbecue as they could. I enjoyed the complementary iced tea while I waited on my order. The barbecue sides were all very tasty. I look forward to going back and trying the pizza and wish them all the very best!

Went w/ my sister. The barbecue was very tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was cozy. Not…read moremuch seating. There were not any ribs ready so that was a bummer. Hopefully we can try them upon returning.

Took a quick trip down to Richmond for the first time and this place kept popping up. We got there…read morenice and early but there was already a line out the door. The meats here were very good - extremely tender with a nice smoky flavor. I was personally a huge fan of the spare ribs and my girlfriend loved the prime rib (which I have never seen at a BBQ place before!). The sides were a bit lackluster and just ok, but service was friendly. While a bit pricey, I would definitely come back just for the meats! Meats: Brisket, Prime Rib, Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage Links Sides: Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad and Collard Greens

ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque does not accept reservations. We got there 10 minutes after it opened and…read morethe line was already long. They have a bar and indoor seating. Outdoor seating is also available. Ambience is very casual. Service was awesome. The people behind the counter were very helpful. They had some samples at the counter to try. They did not rush us and answered all our questions very well, describing the sides and how ordering worked. The beef brisket was heavenly. It was soo delicious. The best one I've had so far. Very juicy and tender. It melted in your mouth. The pulled pork and pork spare ribs were also good. The meat went well with the thick sauce which was my favorite. The house sausage that was spicy and had cheese was good too. The dirty rice was another favorite. Jalapeno mac & cheese had a kick and was good too. Buttermilk potato salad was mashed and had smooth texture (rather than the chunky version). Terlingua cole slaw and cornbread were nice too. The chopped brisket sandwich came with pickled red onions (or white ceviche onions). It had a lot of meat in it and was also delicious. Will definitely come back and try their desserts next time. Highly recommended.

Amazing can't wait to come back! Services was on point didn't have to ask for anything it was…read morealready on its way. Cozy feels just like I'm in Grandma's kitchen. All the food was great. I got potato salad, brisket hush puppies and a sausage can't complain about any of it. All of it was amazing.

I stopped in with my mom late morning on Strawberry Festival day, fully assuming that they'd be too…read morebusy to even park in their tiny lot, as that is what happened in 2024. Surprisingly, we were early enough to be able to park and only experienced a roughly 10-minute wait to be seated. I ordered the catfish nuggets with fries and cole slaw. They also came with hushpuppies. My plate was very fried and brown, and I suppose I'm not used to that anymore haha, so I did have to box up my leftovers. My mom had the crab cakes and added a side of beans, which she loved. She also had a slice of pie and said it was okay. Considering the day's events, service was great. I'd consider a return if in Ashland in the future.

We stopped by this little place just of 360 between Aylett and Tappahannock. Stand-alone building…read moreat small crossroads on Howerton Road. Seating for 4-6 at most....and the BBQ was DELISH! The baked beans were awesome. Larry the owner was so nice - his main business is catering and this is his sole retail outlet. Very basic but neat, clean, good quality and value. Worth a visit! (Open mostly Thursday - Saturday).

The best BBQ ribs on the planet are just outside Tappahannock - in a small, lone 1-story…read morecinderblock building in the middle of open farmland. The real deal. Larry's BBQ, 4619 Howerton Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454. Totally worth the 2 1/2 hour ride thru the countryside to get there from DC. Go now. Your arteries won't be happy, but who cares? The rest of you will. We also should have gone there for burgers instead of the fancy burger joint in Tappahannock, which is like so many of the trendy places in the DC area. Long on high prices and short on good quality meat. Larry makes them with pure beef from the farm. If they're anything like the ribs (and I totally suspect they are) then we'll be in heaven - again. Next time we go to Middle Neck, we're making a beeline for Larry's BBQ and praying it will still be as down home as when we went there this Spring. And, oh yeah - the sides are KILLER. Enjoy!!!