I've been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. I have owned some of the top award winning spots in Baltimore including a a BBQ chain (Chewy's). We currently have a food truck here in RVA, Charm City Crab Cakes.We are always looking for good BBQ so we asked people on our page where to go and Ronnie's came up quite a few times so we went there yesterday. I have been lucky enough to have BBQ from some of the highest rated places in the country from NC to TX and everywhere in between. I can honestly say that Ronnie's beef brisket is hands down the best I have ever had in my life and I have had beef brisket from at least 150 to 200 other establishments. The ribs were also very good, the service was great, the food came up very quick, and the prices were great. Ronnie even came over and greeted us and after we ordered some two go sandwiches he treated us to one, very generous of him. I really can't say enough good things about this place. Well yesterday may of been our first visit but it will not be our last. I can assure you it will be a weekly stop for us when we come down here.
I always judge a BBQ joint based on their pulled pork sandwich, and Ronnie didn't disappoint. The meat was tender, and properly flavored with that Carolina twang, but not at all over sauced. Meat was moist, but lacked that cafeteria wetness that is so common with pulled pork. Finally there were some burnt tips in my sandwich which perfected the experience with the occasional crunch. The coleslaw was nicely peppered and complimented the sandwich perfectly.
Will definitely be back!
Best bbq ever!! The sampler platter is my favorite because I love everything so much I can't ever make up my mind on just one thing. Though the brisket is probably my favorite, literally melts in your mouth! So yummy! Staff is extremely friendly also.
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