Richmond, VA
For BBQ in Richmond, the local food press points to ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque, Deep Run Roadhouse, and Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue. Picks from Richmond Magazine, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Richmond Magazine. Updated June 2026.
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque · Scott's Addition
Richmond Magazine's 2025 and 2024 Best Barbecue winner. Alex Graf and Chris Fultz's Texas-trinity smokehouse (brisket, ribs, sausage) in Scott's Addition.
Deep Run Roadhouse · West End
Richmond Magazine's 2025 and 2024 No. 2 Best Barbecue. a West End roadhouse serving whole-hog and brisket out of Gayton Road.
Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue · West End
Richmond Magazine's 2025 and 2024 No. 3 Best Barbecue. a longtime Richmond pit institution serving pulled pork and ribs from its West Broad location.
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