The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Virginia — 2026

We compared all 588 BBQ joints in Virginia on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Shaffer's BBQ & MarketMiddletown

(540) 508-4274 Website View listing

#2 · Daves BBQVirginia Beach BrisketRibsPulled pork

(757) 434-6093 Website View listing

#3 · Bottom Of The StairsBlacksburg BrisketPulled pork

(540) 953-0320 Website View listing

#4 · Fairways BBQ & GrillNewport News

(757) 898-2817 Website View listing

#5 · The Silver Pig BarbecueMadison Heights

(434) 846-5676 Website View listing

#6 · Lazy Parrot Backyard BBQCharlottesville

(434) 244-0723 Website View listing

#7 · DoveShack Smoked BBQFredericksburg

(540) 656-3274 Website View listing

#8 · Bowl-B-Q Smokehouse & BarMartinsville Smokehouse

(276) 358-6060 Website View listing

#9 · Virginia BBQ CoCharlottesville

(434) 974-9955 Website View listing

#10 · Alpha Pitt SmokersYorktown

(757) 782-2583 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.