I visited Wildwood Bar-B-Que as part of my effort to get a hot dog in every county and incorporated city in Virginia. Wildwood Bar-B-Que was my Powhatan County stop. I arrived shortly after they opened on a Thursday and was the first customer in the place. I reviewed the menu, especially the hot dog options, and went with their BBQ slaw dog and a side of mac and cheese. Service was not overly kind to me but as regulars came in, I saw the hospitality really shine. As I was filling up my drink, I saw all their sauce options and added a side of fries to my order as well as a vehicle for sauce tasting. When my plate came out, I was really pleased with the look of the hot dog. Less so with the sides. I know everything is expensive right now and places are doing their best but $2.50 per side when being given that amount seemed a little off. The Mac and cheese was good, very creamy and cheesy. The fries were hot and crispy. Could have used some extra seasoning. The hot dog was good. I added extra BBQ sauce but the bbq on the dog (NC style) was nice with a good vinegary bite. The slaw was ok. I prefer a smaller chop on the cabbage just for ease of eating. The sauces were all really good with the Wildwood hot being my favorite. read more

Wildwood Bar-B-Que - exterior - Hot Dogs Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

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Do you ever visit a place and think, man I am going to crave this for the rest of my life? Wildwood Bar-B-Que is that place! We stopped by mid-bike ride for a meal and were grateful for their exceptionally kind and patient service and hospitality. Bathrooms available and ample places to park since it is a part of a shopping center. The staff gave me an overview of the different types of BBQ: NC is more vinegar based, Red is Virginia's take with a tomato base, and Just BBQ is your classic sweet BBQ sauce. I of course had to go with the Red since we were visiting Virginia for the first time! I'm so glad I did. The food came out exceptionally fast and everything was fresh and hot! I seriously can't express how good the BBQ was. It was juicy, flavorful, and everything you'd want from BBQ. I'll be searching for a sauce like that for years to come since I'm not local! The potato salad was also excellent and the mac n cheese, despite being a bit mushy, had a good flavor. I absolutely loved the corn muffins - no notes! The best part of our visit was getting to chat with the locals who approached us asking about our bike ride. They were all very friendly and made me feel as if I was a local myself. I highly recommend Wildwood to anyone in this area or passing through. I would drive (and bike) a good ways to have this meal again. Thank you so much! read more

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Delicious BBQ With four varieties of BBQ Sauce. 1) NC vinegar based 2) sweet and zesty 3) Wildwood style which is smoky 4) SC mustard All delicious. Side dishes. I ordered Collard Greens and Ben's both were very good. read more

Wildwood Bar-B-Que - Interior right before closing - Hot Dogs Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Service is very friendly and patient, the nc bbq is heaven on a plate and the sweet tea is amazing and not too too sweet, and the layout of everything is nice and isn't complicated. read more

I honestly had to double check that this is the same place I ordered from...unfortunately my experience was the complete opposite of the great reviews. Picked up a meal to go on a Saturday around 5- they were completely empty which, looking back, should've been a sign. Got the brisket combo (no bun), green beans and Mac& cheese. The Mac and cheese was okay...green beans tasted like canned beans with nothing added nor any seasoning. The worst part of the meal was the brisket - I am a brisket FANATIC. This had the consistency of beef jerky, if you chose a jerky with no seasoning. It was super tough, fatty in all the wrong areas, and just had zero flavor. I'm so disappointed I paid $12 for this. Will not be returning. read more

Pulled chicken and pork was pretty good except for when I called I asked for no slaw on top and ofc it was on top when I got it, no big deal. Wouldn't recommend mac and cheese as a side but fries were good. Sauces are awesome! So I recommend just make sure your food is right before leaving! read more

I've read all of the positive reviews and was eager to try Wildwood since it's near our home and a local business. I've lived all over the US so I consider my taste for BBQ is well rounded. The location is great, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean along with the employees. My issue was the portion size of our orders and the lack of flavor. Did I say lack of flavor? The food is not terrible but does not rival true Bar-B-Que. I'm not a food critic but I like what I like. Where is the smoke? Three stars at best if I'm starving, read more

What a gem in Powhatan. From the brisket to the pulled pork and chicken, it's all good. Love their slaw and baked beans. And the variety of sauces is stellar. read more

Great food! The service is exceptional and waiting for food takes so little time which is great if you need food to go and have a tight schedule! The building is not large but this restaurant is great to sit and eat in or take out as well. read more

Dry, reheated pulled pork and brisket. Guess we went at a bad time. Not sure when it's freshly made but early dinner on a Tuesday is not a good idea. read more

Pork flavor - 3.5/5 Pork tenderness 3/5 Brisket flavor - 3/5 Brisket tenderness- 2/5 Sauces (even though I shouldn't have to use them) = 4/5 This place and the nearby smoking pigz place both suffer from putting their meat in hot bins instead of wrapping them... the moisture continues to circulate through the meat and strips out a lot of the salt/seasoning/flavor and removes most of the brisket crust which is my favorite part. Nice staff and they are military friendly read more

This is one of our local BBQ places that we finally got around to trying. We always drove by it saying that we needed to go in one day, well we finally did! I had some family in from out of town, so we all decided to venture in together. We were not disappointed! I got the all too common pork bbq sandwich with coleslaw on it. It was very well flavored and the bun held up as well which is important. They also have a decent bbq sauce selection that you can choose from for your meal. My wife had the bbq brisket sandwich that she let me try as well, and it was darn good! My brother also got the bbq sandwich that I got and he enjoyed his just as much as I enjoyed mine. Finally, my nephew got the shrimp po boy which was something he had never had before. He liked it as did I (he was kind enough to give me a taste). Overall we enjoyed our food, and the people at the counter were very and helpful with the menu and the choices. Decent amount of seating as well. This place is a definite 4 stars, and we will surely be coming back here more often! read more

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First visit to Wildwood. We love BBQ and keep our expectations in check because you kever know what you're going to get. This place didn't disappoint though. We had the St. Louis ribs w/ green beans, greens and fried pickles (pictured). We also had brisket w/ bbq beans (not pictured). Ribs were tender and juicy, the brisket was well smoked. The two sauces they have are fantastic. The service was friendly. We'll be back. Please support local businesses. read more

Wildwood Bar-B-Que - FSt. Louis ribs w/ green beans, greens and fried pickles. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Not much to say about it other than I feel it lost the bbq restaurant feel. No smoke in the air and when I ask about how they smoked the food. The young man told me didn't know and the owner just beings it in and they keep it warm. read more

Terrible, no BBQ love here. Ribs, pulled pork, collard greens and baked beans were tasteless.

Full rack of ribs seriously undercooked!! Waste of $30.00 We hardly could cut them apart. Just not fit to eat. We filled up on the sides and threw out the ribs. read more

Great bc spot for bbq. Very friendly service. Clean establishment and plenty of seating.

Excellent barbecue and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable and you are full when you leave.

Had the chills dog. It was the best hotdog I have had in a long time. Flavorful bun big dog and very good chilli. Nice gentlemen at the counter. I highly recommend Wildwood. read more

Great food, friendly service...great catering service...try them, you'll lik'em.........................!

Pulled pork - it's juicy, tender, and you can get it three ways: Plain, North Carolina or Red. (For those who don't know, North Carolina is a vinegar based sauce with tons of spices, and "red" is what everyone north of Tennessee thinks of as BBQ sauce.) The brisket - again, juicy and tender. They slice it thin, so you can eat it piece by piece or pile it on one of their buns and make yourself a sammich. The hushpuppies: Little fried balls of goodness. I could eat these all day. The Mac and Cheese: More like "cheese with some macaroni to thin it out" The Green Beans: Need some sort of meat; bacon, beef drippings, anything. They're good but lacking that kind of "OOMPH!" I want from beans in a BBQ joint. The corn muffins are a bit too sweet for my taste, but that can be said for a lot of food in Virginia. The baked beans are good, and I've been told their slaw is good as well but I haven't had it myself. The prices are really good for what you're getting. Go forth and stuff yourself silly! read more

Bar-B-Que eat-in establishment in a small strip mall. The pulled pork was tasty. The sides were typical fare. The ribs were low quality and definitely not the meat fallin' off bone kind. Avoid the ribs. read more

I highly recommend checking out Wildwood! Fast and friendly service, tender and juicy brisket, flavorful hush puppies, and their Mac n cheese is so good. Everything tastes homemade. The brisket platter brought me to life! I loved it, can't wait to go again. read more

Wildwood Bar-B-Que - Brisket platter with 2 sides and hush puppies - Hot Dogs Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

You will not be disappointed. Great BBQ and excellent service. Here's how it works: walk up to the cashier (follow the "ORDER" sign hanging from the ceiling). Place your order from the chalk board. Ask questions if you have them. Pay. Now grab your self-serve drinks, napkins, utensils and find a place to sit. Your food will be delivered in short order. Should you like, take your plate up to the BBQ sauce bar and do your thing. Mosey back to your seat, chow down and at the end, post a review. read more

Barbecue was delicious. I agree with other reviewers who claim this is the best barbecue they have had. It is really good. I had the red barbecue; the husband had the North Carolina. Buns were just right. Husband had the barbecue beans and home made potato salad. Both were so good he ate every last bit. I had the green beans which were pretty typical and the Mac and Cheese which was OK by my standards. The place is clean and neat. The staff - family members of the owner- were friendly and informative. Excellent meal. Amount of food was just right. Barbecue sauces were great. read more

Everything was delicious! NC 'que sandwich with all the sauces, hush puppies, corn bread, mac and cheese, cole slaw... look forward to returning to a delicious and friendly mom and pop BBQ place. read more

Just moved to VA, searching for a BBQ place. Had a quick pulled pork sandwich which was very tasty and fresh. Staff was very friendly and restaurant was clean. Good find! read more

Excellent BBQ! You don't have to drive into Midlothian to get great BBQ. We had the chicken BBQ, the pulled pork and the brisket. All were great! The coleslaw seems to be made in house and is also excellent. Friendly staff and very reasonable prices make Wildwood our choice for quick eats. Very good french fries too! You will NOT be disappointed. read more

Such a spotless restaurant and gorgeous helpful polite staff and delicious bbq! I had the brisket sandwich combo plate. I will definitely go back!! read more

So happy to have another dining option in Powhatan. This one is minutes from our house so I'm sure it will become a regular spot. This BBQ joint is a very laid back, no frills, order-at-the-counter type of place. The menu was pretty extensive; a lot of selections for sides. I ordered a NC style BBQ sandwich with mac n cheese & baked beans. The food came out to our table lightning fast, was warm, and delicious. The bbq is a pretty healthy serving, I hope that wont change over time! I also got a GIANT sugar cookie which was super fresh and so soft it was breaking in my hands. Yum. All in all, a really great meal. Two can eat for under $20. It's like eating at home but you didn't have to cook. Win win. read more

Saw this place was new this week so decided to sample a little BBQ. I only tried a couple of the varieties of the pork, and they were absolutely delicious. Apparently the owners of this place provided BBQ for some local events and it was so good people talked them into opening a restaurant. It's too bad I never knew about them before, but I will defiantly be adding this place as a regular take out option. Can't wait to try the chicken and beef BBQ too and also the specialty hot dogs look nice. read more

Wildwood Bar-B-Que - Yummy Beef Brisket by the pint! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Simply said, the best BBQ in local area. Catered our BBQ party (100+) and did not disappoint. They covered everything! Everyone raved over the pulled pork and chicken. The Mac & cheese...creamy and delicious. The green beans, seasoned and perfect. Coleslaw was a great side and perfect for BBQ sandwich. Would definitely recommend for both dine in/take out and catering. Great customer service. Thank you Wildwood! read more

Our first time here and everything is delicious! Great brisket, ribs and hush puppies. You can choose from NC vinegar sauce or sweet BBQ sauce. I tried both and liked them. We'll definitely be back! read more

Decided to give a try since several in HOA talked about it. Well BIG I MEAN BIG LET DOWN. 1/2 rack of ribs had no flavor at all. Ribs were either par boiled or steamed then dunked in sauce. Brisket was sliced the wrong way and tough as shoe leather also no flavor to the meat. No smoke ring or smoke flavor at all. So i donated $20.00 to the tax base driving over 10 miles to give this place a try. Will not do that again read more

Excellent barbecue! We had the ribs and the pork and it was fantastic. The ribs fell apart! We will be back

Ate here when we camped @ Cozy Acres campground. The BBQ is excellent and the establishment is very clean. The staff are friendly and they make a mean home made cookie! read more

Great BBQ and sides. Nice homemade cookies. Clean store. Friendly fast service. Not ton of sauce variety, but what they have is great.

Delicious NC BBQ, this little place is very basic and clean but food is very good. The Mac n cheese is homemade! Quick and friendly service.

We have enjoyed our take out meals from Wildwood every time. Definitely recommend this BBQ restaurant. Love that it is close to home!

One and done. Ordered full rack of ribs. Had to wait 10 + mins while they heated them in convection oven. When I got home the ribs were so under cooked and tuff. Determined not to waste 18.00 I wrapped in foil and heated in oven at 225 for 1hr to try save. Still had to use knife to cut ribs. read more