From the moment we arrived, we could tell that this is a local's favorite and we're going to be in for a positive experience. From the friendly welcome and warm greeting by our server, to the wide array of selections on the menu and delicious aroma, we were ready to order. I went with the staple of the pork bbq sandwich and fries. I was originally considering the brisket due to a couple of reviews, but first time at any bbq place, I typically go for this staple. I was certainly not disappointed. The amount of meat and slaw was the perfect balance. The fries were hot and seasoned perfectly. Then came the selection of sauces from which to choose. Although the spicy tomato based sauce appears to be the most popular, I love vinegar based sauces, so I went with that one. It was absolutely delectable! I know this place is a little off the beaten path, but if you are driving on I-64 and want to take a relaxing break and grab some food or beverages, this place is perfect for good food and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Good- BbQ sauces all have good flavor! Didn't have a long wait time for food! Waitress was friendly White chicken chili still yummy Now my husband ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was not packed full of meat and for $18 for a sandwich you would expect that! Not rushing back anytime soon when other places fill your sandwich with more meat! read more

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Top notch food and service! Highly recommended and prices are great. Great atmosphere and friendly workers

Food was excellent, even the next day! The prices seem reasonable and the atmosphere and food was amazing. Definitely coming back next time we're in Williamsburg! read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - The burger with pulled pork, straw fries and coleslaw. It was delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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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 reviews 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!! read more

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The resturant is just what you would imagine a country barbecue joint to look like. Nothing fancy. But they have a big outdoor covered patio which hosts live music on Thursday nights. The meats are all great, especially the burgers, which are fresh ground in house every day! We have had almost everything on their menu, and its almost all very good. Cocktails are not large but tasty. read more

Our waitress was amazing! The peanut butter pie, the key lime pie and the cornbread were perfect. The brisket, sadly, was dry and the pulled pork and ribs didn't have much flavor even though they had an impressive smoke ring. If you're looking for traditional baked beans that have a bit of a sweet note, these aren't those. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try them! Feel free to skip the street corn salad but definitely get the mac and cheese!! read more

I have been here many times and have never had a bad experience. The wait staff is attentive and welcoming. The sausage, brisket, pork belly and pulled pork is superior. I have also had the wings that are cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Grit Cake is one the best side dishes in the area. I will stop here over and over again. read more

We've tried most of the BBQ places in the area and Two Drummers is by far the best. Old City and Pierces are respectable, but they don't even hold a candle to the flavor of the smoked meats or the delicious sauces made by Two Drummers. My wife never liked BBQ and now we eat BBQ on a near-weekly basis. read more

After taking advice on what to try from our waitress Sharon I got the chicken , pork , coleslaw and chili . Every last bit of the chicken was juicy and cooked to perfection . Pork was moist and flavorful . Simply put the chili was amazing . Coleslaw was different than any I have ever had , not to much vinegar or mayo crisp and great tasting . Now the 1 and only part that could use improvement the bbq sauce . As amazing as everything was (especially the chicken , 2nd best I have ever had across the country) the sauce just doesn't match up , I did get a side of Alabama white and that was so good , the regular sauce at the table was just meh . All in all I can't wait to be back up in VA just to eat here again . A definite must if you like good food and great service 4 3/4 stars out of 5 read more

It was open this time. Sunday. 1:00 PM The food was a little overpriced for the quantity and quality. The brisket meal tasted like dry, overcooked pot roast that was sitting out The collards were room temp. The grit cake was OK and warm. It tasted like mediocre reheated bland leftovers. We were hungry and we drove here so we ate it but I won't be back for a long time. read more

Service was great and food was very good Ribs and Brisket Mac & Cheese Sauce was great read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - BBQ at the Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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Still one of the better BBQ places in the area, but recently the staffing has changed, service is problematic and (according to one server) kitchen is often more involved with their phones than the food. Today several of us had their Cuban, and we all agreed that their portion control had gotten a bit excessive. Still good, but not satisfying. Hate to see a slow slide downhill, and hope that they can recover. read more

The BEST BBQ around this area...HANDS DOWN!!! Puts the place that starts with the letter P in Williamsburg to shame! Sorry but not sorry. Service was outstanding ambiance was laid back and chill! Not a bad word to say! It is a 10 out of a 10! You will not leave disappointed! They should have 10 stars instead of 5! read more

Great place, great service, great food! Had brisket, pork belly, pulled pork, green beans, and mashed potatoes and gravy. One of my favorite places, staff is friendly and shout out to Jeremy behind the bar. Seating indoors and out. Thanks for a great meal on Friday evening. read more

Great food and service. Time to receive food was slower due to Father's Day crowd, but worth the wait. The Bama sauce was yummy! Had the pork plate and other in the party had the brisket French dip. Both were great. Cornbread is sweet and moist. Hush puppies were yummy served with honey. Quaint location popular with locals. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Smoke pork plate with coleslaw and hush puppies. Served with cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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The server was exceptionally kind and helpful. She helped us with gluten free options. The food is classic BBQ. I prefers the ribs followed by the pork sausages. The brisket was a little dry and I would skip it next time. The sides were great with coleslaw, cornbread, and Texas caviar (a bean salad). The decor is traditional BBQ joint look. The are many trophies from competitions all around the dining room. read more

We ate in-house and less than stellar reviews for the experience. I'm told this restaurant has been here for a good while. It shows. Beside the ambiance old and worn out, the entire place needs a good scrubbing. Menus were filthy, tables and seats were also needing attention. The food was happily enjoyed but if we visit again, it'll be for takeout only. I only hope the kitchen has better integrity than the rest of the building. read more

This had to be the worst bbq I ever had in my life. No flavor, the pulled pork texture was awful, the chicken had no flavor and was like crumbly rubber. Some stuff was just inedible. our bill was $80 and we didn't enjoy a single thing on our plates. I really wanted to try something local but we wont be returning. read more

We stopped in as we traveled from Richmond to Williamsburg. Service was excellent. My husband ordered a plate that included ribs and brisket, and I had the brisket burnt ends. My burnt ends came with a different sauce than what they offer on the table, and it was our favorite sauce. I also had a side of fried green tomatoes that were great! The decor is fun with various drum themed items. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Brisket Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

Great food! Love this place. Comfort food at its best. Highly recommend their cheese curds

Doesn't look like much from the outside but that's the best you can hope for!!! We knew it was going to be good when you could smell the brisket from outside. I wasn't even hungry before we walked inside, ate the whole 7oz burger and fries. I'm from like Arizona - Texas so I know a good smokehouse, give them your love!!!! It's so worth it and pretty cheap. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - She got the 3 little bigs, hush puppies, and 3 cheese macaroni I got the iron clad burger with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

Our friends and neighbors have been telling us about Two Drummers, so we had to try it ourselves. We had so much fun going for an early dinner. We walked in around 5:15 pm, and while the bar was pretty full, there were lots of tables open, and one booth. We asked to be seated at the booth. After we sat down, more and more diners arrived. We started with their Mel-garita (a traditional margarita named after one of their bartenders). It was bright and tasty. We also enjoyed their sweet tea. They had fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, and we couldn't resist. They were perfectly done--the tomatoes were juicy and crisp, and the breading was light. We dipped them in a yummy tomato ranch. For dinner we ordered the pulled pork sandwich, topped with cole slaw. We also got a side of collards -- so good -- especially with their traditional bbq sauce. We also ordered the brisket entree, with cole slaw and hushpuppies. We enjoyed the tangy vinegar sauce with the brisket. We had so much food, we took half home to enjoy later. The restaurant is casual and laid back. They also have outdoor dining under a tent. Bands play music outside on Thursdays, and we were advised to make reservations for those nights. They may have music other days too. I'm not sure. They take reservations, except day-of, so plan ahead--at least by one day. Now, after writing this review, I'm ready for more Two Drummers BBQ! read more

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The best barbecue in the Williamsburg area. The smoke flavor is a bit on the light side but okay. I mix the hot and sweet sauces to get the right touch. Slaw is good. The other sides okay. But... they have fried green tomatoes in season. Local favorite for a reason. Very busy Thu thru Sat with live music some nights. read more

Walking into the restaurant it was nothing fancy. A lived-in feel with minimum decor of cymbals and drums scattered throughout and a display of trophies of their accomplishments with their food. But do not let their appearance fool you. This place is all about making some fantastic food. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. They also went above and beyond when I told them about my food allergy. I have visited them a handful of times and I have only had one item on the menu. I don't do this out of reluctance to try any other items on the menu. I do this because as much as I try to order something else, they do this one item so well, it calls to me. As a lover of sandwiches, I cannot recommend the Two Drummers Cuban enough. It is seriously a delicious sandwich. Have it with any side you want. They're all wonderful. I always go with the baked beans and whichever other side tickles my fancy on that visit. You cannot go wrong with any side. It is out in the middle of nowhere, but if you're a coronavirus mammal like me, it is so worth the drive. read more

Brisket and meatloaf are the best. Great sides and service! Must visit with nice outside read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

Yummmmy. My husband and I came here because my brother recommended it. He also recommended the French dip , which I should have gotten. My husband got that and it was amazing. He let me have a bite and I knew I made the wrong choice. I got the pulled pork platter with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The pork was cold and flavorless. The sides were great though. We also started with the meatballs. They were huge and delicious. Our server was nice too. The place was clean. They had booths and tables. All the booths were full so we sat at a table. There were a bunch of people eating inside too. Next time we come back, I am DEFINITELY getting the French dip! read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Meatballs - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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The bbq is great here but more importantly...the sides are just as good! We had the pulled pork with green beans, baked beans, Mac and cheese, butternut squash fries and collard greens. They were all amazing! I don't normally like baked beans but these were so good I plan to get them next time! The service was good, we sat at the bar. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Pulled pork with 2 sides and 3 little pigs with 3 sides. We took leftovers home! - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

I live in James City County- some of families were coming from New York- on my way from picking them up from Richmond, I thought it would be a great idea for them to experience some local foods- needless to say the experience was terrible- our waiter keep forgetting about us at our table, my sister ask for coffee from the beginning when we were ordering our drinks- she had to ask twice- she did not receive the Coffee until she was done with her meal- can't pin point exactly why service was so bad- they were not that busy - everyone else seems to get what they want but us- not sure if it was because we were the only black table at the scene. I wanted to use my debit card to pay for our food, and to clear a mistake on our check, but the waitress never came back- we ended up digging deep in our bag to pay with cash. I was so embarrassed- there's more to the story- can't bring myself to finish it- all I can say my own town read more

The worse food/smoked meats I've ever had in my life. No flavor! Food was cold! The best thing about that place was the waitress, the French fries, and the Pepsi. I would not recommend this place. We went to Mission bbq just to get the bad taste out of our mouths. Never going back. read more

What a pleasant surprise! In from Florida, visiting family. Researched Yelp- BBQ several places turned up- this one sounded the most interesting- Was greeted by a friendly cashier and staff. I have to admit they did not disappoint. The pork was probably the most juiciest and tender (portion was HUGE) will definitely be eating pork sandwiches for dinner. We also ordered the tuna bites- OMG Perfectly seasoned- and the dipping sauce was delicious. Would HIGHLY recommend THIS PLACE. read more

We were looking forward to coming back after such a great first visit. The service was ok. But the most disappointing part was the menu had changed. They took off the pickle fried chicken and other items. I hate when restaurants change. Especially when it's something you have come for. I wasn't impressed at all with my dinner. I doubt I will make the trip again. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

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Great atmosphere and food! Some of the best bbq around. Im especially fond of the pimento cheese, pork belly burger! Friendly staff as well! Never disappointed. read more

It was a dark and rainy night when we diverted off the road on the way from Norfolk to Richmond. A summer thunderstorm had blown in and the gusting was so bad... We took refuge in this quaint spot. A band was playing. Apparently they have live music several nights a week during the summertime. They have outdoor dining and indoor dining. There were plenty of specials to be had, but I was after some down home southern fare. We ordered really great pulled pork which was divine. I had the collards and these were hands-down the best collards I have ever eaten. They were well cooked and tender, excellently seasoned, but not mushy and overcooked. The cornbread was fantastic the pork was sweet and delicious. They had two or three different barbecue sauces you could use on it. They had a very well stocked bar and plenty of beers, ale and so forth to choose from. For dessert I chose the pecan pie and it was to die for. Top-notch a hidden gem. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Cherry pork dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

Everything. Food. Atmosphere service and music. Love the cheerfulness of the servers. Nothing else to add except it was clean

I came in for pick up for lunch and wow! Very good flavor. Service was very good! Loved the location.

For a place with "Smokehouse" in the name, you'd expect the pulled pork and chicken to be showstoppers, but sadly, they felt more like a second act. The pork had a mild vinegar note, but it was dry, and the chicken was lacking in tenderness. On the bright side, the spicy beans and collard greens were flavorful and kept me engaged.However, the accommodation was hot, and flies seemed to enjoy the meal more than I did. Service was slower than a brisket cook, and the cleanliness could use some TLC. Prices? A bit high for what you're getting, although portions were generous. If you're after sides and don't mind a wait, locals may convince you to stick around--but I'll be passing on a second visit. read more

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Let's start with saying if you are looking for some solid bbq then this is the place to go! You feel like you are eating in your uncles house the way they treat you like family. So the service 10/10. I got the white chicken chili. I went back for seconds. My wife got the bbq plate and normally she has to take food home not here it was that good. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite after visiting the Toano Open Air Market. Hubs got half a smoked chicken with collard greens and beans while I got the appetizer Burnt ends with collard greens. Yummy. Though as you can tell from the photo, Hub's chicken could have been smoked longer but it was still juicy. Mine was so filling that I had to share it with him. He ate it all the while protesting that he was trying to be more healthy in his food choices, but we're in a BBQ joint for goodness sake's. Outside there's a tented area to dine as well as an uncovered spot. Definitely times when music is played as I saw instruments lined up in a corner so guessing evenings are extra fun. Ambiance is casual, service is super fast, food is delish except for the chicken which I did taste. read more

Two Drummers Smokehouse - Half chicken with collard greens and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Toano, Virginia

I had high expectations for this place. It fell a little short but it was still a good experience. The server was really nice and it is a pretty cool place overall. I got the brisket dip sandwich and the brisket wasn't really that great. It was pretty dry and lacked flavor. I tried it separately from the sandwich just to check and it was not that great despite having a decent smoke ring. The mac & cheese was decent it just lacked a little bit of flavor. My wife got the fried chicken sandwich and she said it was pretty good but nothing out of this world. The kids all enjoyed their kids meals with extra generous portions. Overall, there are probably some better barbecue options in the Williamsburg area. read more