Barbecue Restaurants in Virginia

Our guide to barbecue restaurants in Virginia

American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.

Many barbecue joints sell meat by weight until it runs out, which is why the best places can have lines before opening and “sold out” signs by mid-afternoon.

Opening hours

Based on 67 barbecue restaurants in Virginia with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 85% are open on Sundays, 55% are open seven days a week and 30% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 11 menus from barbecue restaurants in Virginia, the median item costs $9.95; half of all priced items fall between $4.95 and $15.25. The most common menu sections are Sandwiches, Sides, Appetizers, and Drinks.

Services

Of 621 barbecue restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 94% list “good for kids”, 92% list “delivery”, 85% list “accepts reservations”, and 78% list “high chairs”.