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May 12, 2023

Barbecue is a proud American tradition. Grilled and smoked meats with signature sweet and tangy sauces have been served across the nation for generations. Fortunately, there are several great restaurants where you can enjoy great barbecue in the Pulaski, VA area. Grab your family, pile into your Honda Ridgeline Sport, and get ready to enjoy the best barbecue in Virginia.

1. Tom’s Drive-In

Located at 620 South Washington Ave., Tom’s is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm from Monday through Friday. The lunch and dinner menu includes sandwiches and plates served with fries. If you are craving barbecued pork, this is a must-stop for the BBQ sandwich. Tom’s also serves other southern classics like fried catfish and fried chicken.

2. Mountain 2 Island at the Rock House Marina

This restaurant is located at 3776 Rock House Road and is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm every day of the week. The menu includes a delicious smoked pulled pork sandwich on a potato bun with a side of coleslaw. Mountain 2 Island is a great place to stop if not everybody wants barbecue, because their menu also includes thin-crust artisan pizzas and sandwiches.

Be aware the restaurant at the Rock House Marina is only open from April to October, so unfortunately if you want barbecue during the colder months, you will have to try one of the other places on this list.

3. Main Street Grill

As its name suggests, you can find Main Street Grill at 140 East Main Street. They are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm from Monday through Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday. They have a tangy and spicy pulled pork barbecue sandwich on their lunch menu that will satisfy your craving. They also serve other creative sandwiches, like a French toast-battered peanut butter and jelly.

4. Fatz Cafe

This regional chain has locations in several states in the Southeast, but you can find this location at 4586 Alexander Farm Road, about six miles northeast of Pulaski in neighboring Dublin. Fatz is open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.

The menu at Fatz includes many Southern classics, but as far as barbecue is concerned, they have barbecue pulled pork, barbecue chicken breast, and baby back ribs. Other great options include shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and a mashup quesadilla burger.

These places prove that you don’t have to leave home to enjoy a great ​barbecue lunch or dinner. From pulled pork to barbecue ribs, the Pulaski area has it all. Before you get the family together for dinner, come visit us today at Duncan Suzuki to see what we have in stock.