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    Trapper's Smokehouse

    3.4 (53 reviews)
    ModerateSmokehouse
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bbq sampler
    Li Yang Y.

    I went to Busch gardens yesterday with a few friends and one of my friends had been talking about Trappers because he heard of it from a different friend and we all thought he was just overly glazing it, but once we went in, we realized he had a valid reason to glaze it since the food was SO GOOD the chicken was THE BEST and the ribs were good as well, and the fries? THEY WERE JUST THE BEST! I also loved all the decorations in the store, and the workers there are the best. I WOULD TOTALLY GO HERE AGAIN, I'm literally still thinking about the food there a whole day after. This is literally some of the best theme park food I've ever tried! I totally recommend this and I'm not even that much of a bbq lover.

    Monica G.

    So delicious!! We came here after a long walk. Ordered something light so we wouldn't be too stuffed for more rides. We got a Busch gardens cup, fries, and the mozzarella sticks. They were all so tasty. The price was $43- but mostly expensive for the reusable cup. Fries had some seasoning on it but it wasn't spicy at all and the toddler really enjoyed it. My big double stroller wouldn't fit which was a bummer. The line was a wrap around system and you grabbed food as you passed. Lots of near by tables. Love the decor and the design. Felt like dining in another county haha.

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    Heather M.

    This is a must have when visiting Busch Gardens they have a very plentiful sampler platter it has brisket bbq chicken and ribs as well as fries and a roll The desserts here a basic cupcakes and pie but occasionally they get a delicious apple cobbler The meal costs 25$ but is enough for at least two people Hot tip is get the all day dining pass this stop alone is almost 50$ for a drink dessert and entree If you catch a Black Friday deal you can snag food deals for 30$ The seating is awesome here you have a heated area that is covered and the staff are very nice here

    Sampler Platter with chocolate cupcake
    Jordan C.

    We came here for lunch while in Busch Gardens. The smokehouse is a wonderful place to eat while at the park. The portions are large and the meats are flavorful! It's a cafeteria styled ordering system. You move down the line and grab what you want and put it on your tray. They offer fresh fruits, various cakes, a cast iron apple cobbler, salads, beans, slaws, Mac & cheese, etc. The entrees include a 3 meat sampler with brisket, ribs, and chicken. You can also order a plate with the meats individually. They also offer a smoked salmon platter. The platters are all served with fries and a roll, the salmon comes with green beans, fries, and a roll. We had and all day dining deal, allowing each of us to get an entree, drink, side or dessert every 90 minutes. My sister and I opted for the sampler platter, while my mom ordered the salmon platter with a side of coleslaw. I split the strawberry cake with my mom, while my sister ordered a chocolate cupcake. We all enjoyed our meals. The meat was all juicy, with so much flavor. The fries were amazing too! The cakes were decent, nothing too special. But they weren't really heavy, which was nice. It was so much food, we didn't finish all the fries, but we did eat all the meat. Overall we had a great meal here. The portions are HUGE. And two people could easily split one entree. We returned later on during our second day for a snack. Ordering some watermelon, coleslaw, and the apple cobbler. This also satisfied us. The fruit was really fresh, the slaw was crisp, and the cobbler was so warm and ooey-gooey perfection! I would recommend eating here while in the park!

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    Trendy D.

    Ehhh not bad, they do give you A LOT of food for $26 but it's alright. It's not the worst thing I've had but not the best. It's cafeteria style and there's some seating outside with umbrellas. It's not a nice sit down and dine kinda spot. However they did give you decent brisket and ribs. The chicken was good too. I forgot to take a pic of the food cause I was super hungry but it was overall not bad.

    Smoked sampler
    Pravash M.

    Covid closed BG, voiding admission and all-season dining passes aka kids' Christmas gifts. Thankfully, BG hosted 1000 max visitor days in Aug with Trapper's being the only meal in town. Granted, it is high cost and average quality park food, convenience over quality. IMO Food was better than last trip in Dec 2019. Smokey flavor and moist/tender texture of items on sampler, chicken/ribs/brisket, were pretty good. I DON'T LIKE their bbq sauce. I'm praying BG calls Sweet Baby Rays when reopening for real. Haha This time, we ate sides and desserts, thanks to the kind gesture from guest services (Michelle?). Green beans were meh, mac n cheese was good but a very small portion. Carrot cake was moist, sweet and very good (4/5) while the chocolate pudding with cookie crumble topping was forgettable. Overall, not a bad choice, especially when it's the only dining hall open.

    Pickles was good
    Maria G.

    The most decent meal I've had so far at Busch Gardens. It's expensive to what you get but smoke or bbq chicken is decent here. The chicken was my favorite, it was flavorful. The coleslaw is good too. The very small thin brisket is actually tender but I guess because it's so thin. The ribs had no flavorful, it's small and not very meaty. I love the pickle here tho bc it's the kosher dill sour kind. Yum!

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    Heng L.

    This is the best place for eating in the park. Food is diverse and solid, service is kind. Ambiance is not bad. I ended up eating about five meals there using the all day dining coupon

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    J David H.

    A long overdue review for my favorite place at Busch Gardens to get my grub on. If you are any where in the vicinity of France you have smelled the wonderful smoked aroma coming from their smoker. For over 10 years this has been a must to hit up a few times in the year. Lines are long, but move quick. When it is busy two lines are opened up. Often there are at least two check out lines, but can be four. It is deceiving but there is also plenty of seating around which is all outdoors. Debris is always an issue due to self bus and some times windy conditions. There are trash cans every where and staff tries there best. Lots of meat to choose from and of course all of the delicious sides. My favorite is the brisket platter and sides of macaroni, baked beans and waffle fries. If you want to go big than get the sample platter which has a few meats to choose from and is very economical for the amount you get. But you will find a lot more like deserts. My favorite is the strawberry short cake. Like most park food it's ain't cheap, but this place is more expensive than others. Make sure to show your annual pass for a 10% to help with the sting. If your interested in chatting with the guys who smoke this great meat you can do so as a walk up just outside the restaurant. Very hard working staff doing a great job in very hot conditions. This is a must for our family and I would recommend.

    Sampler platter, chocolate cake, raspberry cheese cake and refillable drink container.
    B S.

    A must if you are in Busch Gardens! The amount of food you get is worth the price for an amusement park. Lines move quickly and the selection is better than anywhere else in the park. Grab your food and listen to some country music by the Country Due if they are playing near the entrance to the log flume.

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    The food was the best I've had in months and you just went in grabbed it and paid it was amazing and in Busch gardens to great!!

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    Pricey as usual. Limited selection for Covid visitors. Was just happy there was somewhere to sit and take my mask off.

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    Two Drummers Smokehouse

    4.2(404 reviews)
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    On the way back from the Tidewater area I was seeking a place for some good, local grub and saw the…read morereviews for Two Drummers and came here. The parking was packed on a weekday around 1PM and when I went inside, they were really busy, but there was plenty of seating at the bar, so I chose that. My server was great! Very friendly and helpful with the menu. She said one of her favs for lunch was their smoked meatloaf, so I chose that. I got it with a side of mac & cheese. It came out pretty quickly and looked and smelled really good. It tasted great! I love a good smoked meatloaf and this one definitely fit the bill! The mac & cheese was decent. The mashed potatoes and gravy that the meatloaf was sitting on were also really good. I have to say, I wasn't too impressed with their spicier BBQ sauce, it didn't seem spicy to me, almost tasted just like the regular BBQ sauce (wonder if someone filled the bottle with the wrong stuff?), but their mustard based sauce was excellent and I used it primarily. Overall, a great visit, I'd definitely return and would recommend stopping in! The other nice thing is they're right on Rt60, so I didn't have to get back on that horrible 64 when done, I took 60 back to 295, which is less stressful than 64 - so it was a win win!!

    Back here and had a good experience…read more Food: pulled pork slider kid meal was plenty of food for a small appetite and included a drink. Side sausage was tasty and the cheeseburger meal was also good. Love the sweet bbq sauce. Service was good and we had a kind server. There are a range of tables and booths as well as outside seating. Love that the chandeliers are drums!

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    Small’s Smokehouse

    3.7(31 reviews)
    37.1 mi

    Smalls BBQ & Oysters in Cape Charles had been on our list for a while, and we finally made it in…read morefor a quick lunch. The smell of smoke hits you as soon as you step out of the car--which is always a great sign. We were greeted and seated quickly, and our waitress was attentive from the start. She walked us through the highlights and shared a few of her personal favorites, which was a nice touch. We kicked things off with the Oyster Rockefeller. The oysters themselves were nearly perfect, though the dish leaned a bit salty. Still, a solid start. The crab soup was good as well--also slightly on the salty side, which could just come down to personal preference. Now to the burnt ends--one of my go-to orders anywhere. I'm happy to say these didn't disappoint. Like others have mentioned, the brisket was a touch dry but still impressively tender and full of flavor. The BBQ nachos were messy in the best way and packed with flavor--definitely a hit, especially with my son. As for the slaw, we were told it would be "wet," but it's actually on the drier side, so keep that in mind depending on your preference. Overall, a really enjoyable stop with good food and friendly service. We'd definitely come back again.

    Great service. Pulled pork was really. It was Carolina style. Not too tangy just how I like it…read morea you can still taste the seasoning. Beans was great too. She crab soup was delicious. Not a fan of the brisket. Slightly dry. Will come back again.

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    Small’s Smokehouse - 3 protein meal. Sliced brisket, sausage and pulled chicken. Baked beans, Smoked Mac n Cheese, coleslaw. Bread and pickled veggies.

    3 protein meal. Sliced brisket, sausage and pulled chicken. Baked beans, Smoked Mac n Cheese, coleslaw. Bread and pickled veggies.

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