3 of the Best Barbecue Spots Near Abingdon, VA
Barbecue is a favorite of any true Southern, and Abingdon, VA is close to some of the best BBQ, brisket, and baked beans in the state. Keep reading to plan your next BBQ trip.
1. Bonefire Smokehouse
For unbeatable smoked meat, Southern side dishes, and ambiance that’s sure to make you want to stay awhile, check out Bonefire Smokehouse located in a former hardware store in the historic downtown area. The restaurant doubles as a Musictorium and features live music from the best regional musicians local to Southwest Virginia. Bonefire Smokehouse is the winner of the “Best Ribs in American” in 2009 and the regional victor of the “Best BBQ” in 2016.
Start your meal off with an order of the homemade cornbread fritters with grit sauce, the fried pickled okra, the famous Smokehouse Wings covered in rib rub and smoked for two hours, or the Sampler Platter to try a little bit of it all. If you’re a sandwich person, go for the High on the Hog, the Smokehouse Club, or the Cubano. BBQ fans will love any of the platters with the choice of meats smoked daily, two sides such as spiced apples or grit cakes, and a piece of cornbread.
2. Southern Craft BBQ
If you’re looking for more of that signature Southern flavor, you’ve got to give Southern Craft BBQ a try and discover the most extensive menu for BBQ fans and haters alike. When it comes to starters, we’re in love with the candied black pepper bacon, the roasted jalapeno queso, the fried green tomatoes, and the burnt end nachos. Vegetarians don’t have to miss out on the BBQ fun– Southern Craft offers Beyond Meat sausage links smoked to perfection.
Be sure to order some smoked wings with sauce choices such as Stoney Creek Original BBQ, Nashville Hot, and Fire Apple Hot Sauce. Alternatively, try your meat sandwich-style on the Firebird, burger-style on the Pimento Burger, or taco-style with the Chopped Brisket Tacos or the Spicy Yardbird. Southern Craft also serves breakfast with signature savory choices like the Breakfast Sandwich and sweet options such as the Buttermilk Pancakes with maple syrup.
3. Cook Out
For speedy BBQ on the go with quality worthy of a sit-down restaurant, visit Cook Out for delicious drive-though meats and more. To get the best of all options, we suggest one of the Cookout Trays where you chose meat such as the 1/4 burger, regular barbeque, Cajun chicken, two hot dogs, or two quesadillas; then, two side options such as a bacon wrap, hushpuppies, chicken nuggets, coleslaw, or chili; finally, a larger beverage, huge tea, or Coke Float.
Some of our favorites meals are the Out West Style Burger with BBQ sauce, bacon, mayo, pickles, and onion, as well as the Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap and the Polynesian Chicken Nuggets. If you want additional sides, we can’t stop snacking on the Cajun fries and the white cheddar cheese bites. For a real treat, Cook Out offers dozens of milkshake flavors that include Peach Cobbler, Cappuccino, Banana Nut, Cheesecake, and more if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
With savory meats and sweet treats galore, the BBQ restaurants near Abingdon are a definite winner and soon to become your new favorite places to get a meal. Once you’ve slathered your favorite BBQ sauce on it all, stop by Empire Ford of Lincoln to meet your new car and find the best services and parts in the state!
