Joe's BBQ

My wife and I met a local named Abe.  He said that Joe's was THE place to eat in Blue Ridge.  He couldn't have given any better advice.

My wife and I split the combo platter - ribs, pulled pork, and pulled chicken.  The ribs fell off the bone and perfectly cooked.  The pork too was cooked to perfection.  The only negative was the chicken was a bit dry, but did have a good flavor.

4 sauces are available - mild, momma's, spicy, and hot.  All were very good, but we both really enjoyed the spicy and I liked the hot as well.

If you are a BBQ lover, this the one place to go in the area!

I tried this out because of the good reviews and I gotta say I was really disappointed.   I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, and an iced tea.  I will say the staff was very friendly and courteous, and the service was fast, I mean fast!

All good so far, then I try it, no smoke flavor, no smoke color on the meat.  I don't think they are smoking their meat at all, there was no smoke coming from the building, and I didn't see a smoker come to think of it...I may be wrong, but I've had WAY better bbq, and will not go back.  Also - 1 sandwich and 1 med sized iced tea, $9.10.  WHAT?  That should be $6-7 total.

Simple and straight forward BBQ without the seemingly prerequisite BBQ joint decor.  The environment is colorful and the owner has an eclectic taste in music.  My wife and I enjoyed meeting Joe at the ordering counter and being walked through his offerings.  His beer selection was impressive and our choices were ice cold.  We both decided to partake in his sample plate.  The chicken seemed a bit dry but wasn't lacking in any flavor, the pulled pork was delicious (I didn't use/need a drop of sauce), and the ribs were some of the best I've ever had!  I couldn't recognize the dry rub Joe used on the ribs and despite having 20 years of grilling/smoking experience under my belt, I'd be hard pressed to simulate the flavors. They stole the show, no doubt!  After having visited two other BBQ restaurants during our stay in Blue Ridge, Joe's would be the only one I'd return to.  Overall it was a fun experience and well worth the cost.  I wish more BBQ restaurants could break the mold as Joe's seems to have done.    Cudo's!