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The best BBQ in Richmond

ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque leads our ranking for BBQ in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Deep Run Roadhouse and Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue come next.

  1. 1ZZQ Texas Craft BarbequeReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2Deep Run RoadhouseReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
  3. 3Buz and Ned's Real BarbecueReaders' top three, 2025

50 barbecue spots are open in and around Richmond. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow. Omakase: Flyin' Pig.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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  1. Oak & Apple

    Barbecue · Richmond

    “We love to meet people who want to share their love for food and craft cider like we do.”

    Where
    1814 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
    Today
    Open now until 11 PM
    On the menu
    VA Angus Beef Brisket sandwich $13 · Sweet Corn Fritters $10 · Float $7 · Banana Pudding Pie $7
    Has
    Delivery · Dog friendly · Catering · Gluten-free options
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 11 PM
    Tue11 AM to 11 PM
    Wed11 AM to 11 PM
    Thu11 AM to 11 PM
    Fri11 AM to 11 PM
    Sat11 AM to 11 PM
    Sun11 AM to 11 PM
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

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Questions

What is the best BBQ in Richmond?
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for BBQ, voted by readers; Richmond Magazine (2018). Deep Run Roadhouse and Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue come next.
How many barbecue spots are in Richmond?
50 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Alamo Bbq, Allman's BBQ of Chester, Backwoodz BBQ Restaurant, Bailey's, Bill's Barbecue and 45 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 13 more, in Petersburg, Ashland, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Powhatan and New Kent.
Where can you get omakase in Richmond?
Flyin' Pig offers omakase, according to its own menus.
Where can I order BBQ online in Richmond?
23 have online ordering on their own websites: Backwoodz BBQ Restaurant, Birmie's Fixins, Deep Run Roadhouse, Deep Run Roadhouse, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Flyin' Pig, HogsHead Cafe, Lunch Supper and 15 more.
Is Alexander's BBQ in Richmond still open?
No. Alexander's BBQ has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Benny's BBQ in Richmond still open?
No. Benny's BBQ has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Big Daddy's Barbecue & Ribs in Richmond still open?
No. Big Daddy's Barbecue & Ribs has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Boni Roni BBQ To-Go in Richmond still open?
No. Boni Roni BBQ To-Go has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Dean's BBQ and Grill in Richmond still open?
No. Dean's BBQ and Grill has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Double T's Real Smoked BBQ in Richmond still open?
No. Double T's Real Smoked BBQ has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Dunn's Bar-b-que in Richmond still open?
No. Dunn's Bar-b-que has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Extra Billy's in Richmond still open?
No. Extra Billy's has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ in Richmond still open?
No. Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Hanover Smokehouse in Richmond still open?
No. Hanover Smokehouse has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Hillbilly Red's Barbeque in Richmond still open?
No. Hillbilly Red's Barbeque has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is Salty Pig at Sleepy Fox Distillery in Richmond still open?
No. Salty Pig at Sleepy Fox Distillery has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.
Is TD's Smokehouse BBQ in Richmond still open?
No. TD's Smokehouse BBQ has closed. For BBQ nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Richmond Magazine, A Baker’s Dozen of Smoke, Fat and Flavor, July 2018. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2025: Food & Drink, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.

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