Judging by some of the other reviews, I hope this was an off night. They were out of multiple items. For the "illy" they were out of prepped meat that included onions & peppers - they brought out a sandwich that was just meat and cheese (not even mayo, not sure what the excuse is there) knowingly instead of prepping more meat because per the server, "the kitchen felt it would take too long" (hours from close.) This wasn't communicated to us when we ordered and we had to flag it down ourselves after receiving the item. The server claimed they'd discount the bill & didn't proceed to do so - all in wasn't a great experience & frankly nor was the food correctly made that we did get. All of the meat was extremely salty and dry. read more

Vision BBQ is fabulous. It was so good the first time we came, that we returned 4 days later. The smoked brisket is the best we have ever had!! Pulled pork and pulled chicken are also great. We tried a range of sides. The potato salad, corn bread, mac and cheese and fries were great. Homemade potato chips were ok. Cole slaw has a blend of mayo and vinegar which made it nicely tangy. Great service and parking is super easy and convenient. Thanks Rick for taking such great care of us! read more

Best I've had on the east coast. Could be top 50 if back home in Texas. Great handmade sides, amazing brisket and you have to try the burn the burnt ends. Check out the pit outside, not just blowing smoke (heh) they're fantastic. I can't say if their sauce is any good, I didn't need it. Everyone was really nice, willing to talk good bbq and knowledgeable. It'll be the first place I go every time I'm in town. read more

Went there for 1st time yesterday. Took my Dad. We had pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket, potato salad, Cole slaw, Mac n cheese, collard greens. Pitcher of beer and I got an illness sandwich to go. Everything was Excellent!!! Service was gr8, everyone was super friendly! Was surprised to see how low the check was. My new favorite for BBQ!!!! read more

We happen to eat at the vision bbq at the Winter Wander. We got the illy cheesesteak and red chicken sandwich and order of Mac and cheese. The bbq was not good. I had to fight down a couple bites because it was like 40 for the food. My wife and I ended up throwing away most of our sandwiches. The food was not good at all. We ate the Mac and cheese as it tasted fine but the bbq was subpar. I would never recommend. read more

My wife and I, and some friends went to the new Vision location last night. (Immediately next door to the old one,btw) We ordered new things,(cocktails, beer, house made chips, and wings) and some old things. Pulled pork and smoked chicken, brisket. Really enjoy the Pickle Martini, and the new wings were great. Smoked meats were all excellent, as usual. Service was excellent especially for how long they've been open. Dining room was lively, with good music and positive vibes. Will be back very soon. read more

I went here years ago and it was terrific. Now, they have moved into a big building and seem to have lost the special magic that made them good. Apparently the owner left. That explains it. Avoid this place. read more

The vision is delicious BBQ. We had an outstanding dinner at Vision BBQ. We started with the buffalo chicken dip and opted for the tortilla chips. The chicken was smoky and the chips, with a seasoning blend which reminded us of the original Doritos from our childhoods, were addictive. While it wasn't heavy on the Frank's/buffalo sauce, it was delicious. For entrees, my wife had the pork BBQ plate. The pork was perfect, not fatty, with great smoke flavor. I went with the two-meat platter, burnt ends and pastrami. It was BBQ magic. I should note, they give you a 6- or 8-ounce option. While I didn't have a scale, the portions were generous. Both platters come with two sides, we both went with coleslaw, which was homemade and had great flavor. I had hand cut fries and my bride the mac 'n cheese. They were good options. Vision also has their own sauces, the mustard and the sweet and tangy were exceptional. I am confident all of them are. We took some chocolate chip cookies to go. It was a smart decision. The waitress included some corn muffins which, like the cookies, were great, too. Our waitress was friendly and the pitmaster came to check on how we liked our meal. My wife mentioned the folks at Vision were passionate about their food. A very apt description. While it was evident by the quality of the food and outstanding service, the "submarine" sized smoker outside the restaurant is a great testimony to Vision BBQs passion! Finally, we were surprised how reasonable the prices were, it was an outstanding value for quality BBQ. read more

Vision BBQ - Submarine Sized Smoker - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The meats were delicious. The seating and interior lead us to have high expectations. The sauces were all so far from what we were expecting that it spoiled the dinner. Service was slow - really wanted to love it, but just not our flavor-way. read more

perfect The price is very good. It tastes good. The service is very good The meat is fresh. The sauces are diverse and delicious. read more

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Pretty good. Healthy portions of everything. The Collard Greens contained enough meat to make a vegetarian mad and a non vegetarian feel like they could cheat and let it be a meal in itself. The brisket was seasoned well. The potato salad felt plain and could use more relish. I like pickles in my potato and macaroni Salad. The pickles on the side were good read more

Vision BBQ - Brisket, greens, and potato salad - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Service was great. Food was good. We got a little bit of everything and it was hot and fresh. They have a huge smoker outside and a nice patio spot to sit outside too. read more

TRUE SMOKED BBQ...drop the mic, eat with both hands. Just a couple of BBQ JOINT GROUND RULES: 1. If you cannot smell smoke, close your car doors and drive away. 2. If you cannot see the smoke, consider closing your car doors and driving away. 3. If you cannot taste the smoke, tell everyone it's fake and ensure your close your doors and drive away to never return. Now that the rules are set, this place rocks the boat and when you are done, you may simply not fit in your car doors. First, you smell the smoke from the outside smoker two blocks away. We charged our car at the county building and smelled the smoke walking from there. Second, the smoker was still smoking away as we were drawn in by the smell and now the sight of BBQ smoker puffing in the air. Then we ate the food, AMAZING!!!! The brisket had just enough fat to be cooked well, the burnt ends were saucy and flavorful. The pulled chicken was fork plucking falling apart. And the pulled pork, well, made you cry for more. Now the sides made you remember backyard BBQs with flavorful mac&cheese, homemade baked beans, just right vinegar in the collard greens, and mini-corn muffins not overly sweet with bits of corn in the muffin. So, one question for the readers, why are you still reading??? Go get your Vision BBQ, tell your friends and family (after you eat it otherwise they will "want a bite" and you won't have any for yourself), and then write a review here about how good it was for now and how you bought an order for lunch tomorrow. Go get some Vision BBQ, you will see why it is clearly the best in the area! read more

Ok here we go. Rolled into Charlottesville, VA for the first time ever in my life. 30-minutes in my son and I discover Vision BBQ. What a find. Great people working there that are proud of Charlottesville and excited to offer suggestions about places to visit while in town. I was a bit skeptical the BBQ was going to meet my standards. We picked the smoked chicken sandwich (6 oz / small) and the guy at the register gave great advice on the sides. Ever who is clearing the pulled chicken of fat, cartilage and bone must have learned from my Mother. That is the only place I have ever eaten pulled chicken that clean until Vision BBQ. Super good smoked chicken on a locally crafted roll. Unreal experience. The collard greens, mac and cheese, and corn muffins were very good. We thought the team and food at Vision BBQ were great! read more

Vision BBQ - 6oz Smoked Chicken Sandwich with collard greens side. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We visited recently, a group of three of us, and had a wonderful time and great food. Our server was very new -- his first day, I think -- but he did a great job and was very pleasant. We tried an assortment of different meats between us, as well as several side dishes. My spouse is a huge brisket fan and he thought that was terrific. I had pulled pork and chicken and enjoyed both very much. My daughter tried the pulled pork and burnt ends and thought they were really good. Our side dishes included mac and cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, pickled onions, and baked beans and they were all very good. I would recommend this place for BBQ. Definitely a winner. read more

Vision BBQ is a really good place to get your fill of BBQ while you're in the South! I came for lunch with some friends - the place has around 2 big tables and a couple smaller tables, but we were able to find seating very easily even though it was around lunchtime. We ordered up at the counter and our food came out in around 7 minutes. Out of the two meats that we got, my favorite was definitely the brisket! It had a nice fatty part to it :) and of the sides, I really liked the baked beans. The cornbread was okay - a little dry, but not bad at all. I would definitely recommend getting the two meat or three meat plate so you can get a variety. The plate that we got was enough for three of us (and we had trouble finishing it), so you can definitely get plenty of food for a group. read more

Vision BBQ - 6oz Two Meat Plate with Two Sides - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I'd rate Vision BBQ four and a half stars. We came here for lunch with friends. We tried the brisket, the Mac and cheese, the cole slaw, and the pickles. Brisket was superb. Very juicy with a nice smoke ring and some solid bark. I felt the brisket looked way better in person than it did on the pictures on Yelp. All the sides were good. Definite a worthwhile stop for BBQ. read more

*Review is for the food truck* We stumbled upon Vision BBQ while visiting Carter's Mountain this weekend, what a treat! As we initially walked by, the smell alone made us decide then and there that we would be coming back in a few hours for lunch! The food truck menu was a little limited, but everyone in our party found something they liked, including myself and I'm picky! The staff was extremely friendly and hooked us up with a bunch of sauces. And the food came out in no time! My Pork BBQ Sando was delicious and jam packed with meat. My husband got the Illy Cheese Steak and really liked it. The brisket itself was very tender. They had an apple butter sauce that went so well with the pork sandwich. The mustard sauce (pictured) also took our sandwiches to the next level! The mac and cheese was very good as well. I highly recommend! read more

Vision BBQ - Pork BBQ Sando - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We headed to Charlottesville for some food and shopping. We often gravitate towards BBQ joints, but had not been to Vision BBQ until today and are super happy we did! They've been open for about two and a half years, jumping right in during the pandemic, but they clearly know what they are doing and have some incredible choices! We had the little pork bbq sandwich, the three meat sampler with brisket, pork and chicken. We had the Mac n cheese, potato salad and some pimento cheese. Very impressed by ALL! Mac was incredibly soft, delicious and cheesy! Brisket, pork and chicken were cooked perfectly, tender, moist yumminess with a great smoked flavor. The sweet and spicy sauce was a perfect compliment! I wish I had crackers for the pimento, but it was fabulous! This is a small, cute place designed for takeout with a handful of tables for eating it. The meat cooking makes your mouth water and draws you in from outside. The staff were super friendly and we loved getting to chat with Matt, one of the owners, for a bit. They are doing great work here! Give them your money!! Follow me on Instagram at #deitzeatz for more food pics and fun! read more

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The food was incredible, and $22 being the most expensive plate I would say the prices are pretty good for barbecue. If y'all come I recommend trying the sauce sampler for an extra $1.25 I was surprised at some of the more out there BBQ sauces I liked. I highly recommend this place read more

This place is incredible. Great food, great people. We got the brisket and burnt ends and both were out of this world. 10/10 recommend stopping by if you are in the area. read more

Vision BBQ - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

What a brilliant find! Fun bar and friendly staff. Fabulous bbq being smoked out on the parking lot. And great prices. I will definitely return when I'm next in Cville! A rare gem. read more

If you're looking for good barbecue in Charlottesville vision might be your place. I would say that their beef brisket is the best in the area. The pork is excellent as well. The slaw is perfect and crisp. The pimento cheese was an added delight! read more

Vision BBQ - Mixed platter - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

It's fine. I love brisket so much. And the way the brisket hit when I tried it was so salty and dry. The cole slaw is delicious. We ordered the family meal and added some sides and some pork. There are so many choices of sauces. They are fine but nothing that was over the top to ensure I visit again. I wouldn't judge this place by my opinion, there are a lot people who disagree with me and that is fine, so maybe you will enjoy it. The staff is friendly and having good people makes a big difference. read more

Vision BBQ is the best in town! And their new location is lovely and conveniently located Downtown.

I've been to Vision when they had the much smaller space next door. Almost always got the Illy or hot mess sandwiches. Now that they have moved into the larger space they have a much larger menu, including hand cut fries. I had the 8oz of brisket with the sweet and sassy sauce, fries and Cole slaw. My wife had the chicken sandwich with slaw and potato salad. Brisket was tender and moist. Whole ticket came to just over $30. One thing I liked is that they are reasonable with their sweet tea only charging $2. So many places charge $3.50 or more, which to me is nuts. Can't wait to go back. Want to get the burnt ends. read more

Mixed experience overall. Mac and cheese and house pickles were fantastic. Pulled pork sandwich was dry, but bun was good. Brisket was okay, but a bit dry. The flavor was kinda meh. Too peppery. The sauces weren't very good (tried red and sweet sassy). The collard greens were bitter. The fries were decent. The baked beans were too heavy. read more

Vision BBQ - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Love these guys, great customer service, great food and a fun atmosphere if you are there to catch a game or a fight. Only downside is that pick up can be a little slow and popular items sell out quickly. However they are my go too BBQ and Brisket in Charlottesville. Have to drive 30 minutes out of town to find its equal, and then only if anything is left once you get there. Feels like a slice of Texas in Charlottesville, just off the downtown mall. Not to be missed! read more

Amazing food, friendly service, casual atmosphere, great bar! You really can't go wrong with their brisket or bbq read more

Food was flavorful and excellent. The prices for everything were even better! A ton of Gluten Free options. Come and check them out.

Service was pretty bad and they served us frozen rock solid banana pudding :(( Meat was over cooked

HOLY MOLY! I smelt the bbq while at Carter Mountain for some wine. On the way out I stopped by to ask about the bbq sandwich and the guys were so helpful and friendly. This was my quick lunch for the trip back to VB. By far the BEST bbq sandwich. The bun was perfectly toasted and did not get soggy at all. It didn't even need bbq sauce. The flavor was absolutely delicious. 10/10 I will come back to Charlottesville for this BBQ. read more

Vision BBQ - pulled pork sandwich - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My favorite Cville barbecue spot! The brisket is amazing, but you can't go wrong with the pulled pork. I love the mac and cheese, the cornbread, and the pickled red onions for the sides. The North Carolina vinegar sauce is my favorite. Always a great day when I go to Vision! read more

Possibly the best BBQ I've had in this part of the state in some time. That brisket is something else. I was never a big brisket fan in the past, but maybe I just never had amazing brisket: often too dry, too fatty, lacking in flavor etc. This is the kind of brisket that stays on my brain for a while after I've eaten it. Melts in your mouth, yet not too fatty, and just great depth of flavor. The sides - baked beans, slaw, pickles, greens all delicious. My only suggestion is the Carolina sauce needs a revision - seems like just straight vinegar and onions. Stick with the red sauce or the Alabama sauce and you're in good hands. I hope they'll add ribs to the menu at some point. read more

My wife and I went to Vision BBQ the day before we flew back to San Diego. Great people and incredible food. We would have paid double in SD for what we ordered at Vision and we took leftovers back to our hotel. The sides were great and I suggest that you order the sauce sampler, you won't regret it. And the beer prices beat any of the other places that we went to. read more

It's been a while coming, but finally got a chance to hit up Vision BBQ. It had taken me entirely too long. They have moved down a few doors and have taken over the previous Shebeen/Siren location. They are continuing to get settled. The bar area had a great setup. They are hoping to have the outdoor bar area ready to go in April. They have picnic table outdoor seating available. We loved it out there because we could smell the great things in the smoker. They have very good beer prices in both pints and pitchers. The selection isn't superb, but Basic City got it done for me. On this trip I ordered the Fried Chicken (yes, I know it's a BBQ place but continue reading) with Baked Beans and Potato Salad as my sides. The chicken was very good. It was boneless with a good crunch. The baked beans weren't my favorite. They have a "ketchupy" taste which I wasn't expecting. The potato salad was very good with their cubed potatoes. Later for the family meal we ordered two pounds of meat. The pork and the chicken bbq. Both were very tasty. My wife preferred the chicken while I preferred the pork. There was plenty left over after four of us ate out of the family pack. Note, that it doesn't come with buns. If you are looking for a sandwich make sure to pick up some bread. The mac and cheese side was very good with the dinner meal as well. I am a big fan of the Alabama White sauce. The mustard based sauce was good with the chicken. Glad we finally made it down, we will be heading back. read more

The Burnt Ends were fantastic. 5/7 Perfect! I really wish they would start bottling and selling the sauce.

Had to stop in for food because the smell from their smoker outside was calling my name! It's a small place, where you order at the counter. I got the Hot Mess, which was smoked chicken, brisket, and pork. It was so tasty and the pimento cheese took it to the next level. The sides were also great. The baked beans and Mac and cheese did not disappoint. I would definitely come here again. read more

Vision BBQ - The hot mess - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The corn muffins and brisket were definitely my favorite. The brisket was really good and flavorful, the beans were hard and dry but flavorful. The Mac and cheese was mushy, I couldn't make out the type of noodles. Maybe I caught them on an off day but I'd give it another try. The food pics that others posted look good. read more

Vision BBQ - 6oz Brisket Plate with Two Sides - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We had a delicious meal here! Tried pulled pork sandwich and the three meat sampler, with a few different sides. Brisket was great, nice seasoning and tender, not dried out. Pulled pork also was juicy and great seasoning even before I added sauce. Mac and cheese also was cheesy and tasty. We did have a little trouble finding it initially after the GPS told us we were there, drove past it and then around the block because we didn't see any signs. It's tucked into a corner of the plaza. Glad we persisted and were able to enjoy this meal! read more