Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que

Having grown up in VA and frequently traveling to the Williamsburg area for over 45 years, I had often heard about this place and its reputation as an institution. Recently, while passing through, I decided to stop in for lunch. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly, maintaining a clean lobby. However, their menu isn't very accommodating for trying a variety of meats, as they sell brisket by the pound with a half-pound minimum. Typically, I enjoy sampling a range of items like ribs, sausage, chicken, and brisket from a smokehouse. Due to the limited ordering options, I opted for a brisket sandwich. I paired my brisket sandwich with beans and coleslaw. Although the $33 price tag for a sandwich and two sides seemed steep, I hoped the quality of the food would justify the cost. Unfortunately, the brisket was quite disappointing. It lacked a bark and had minimal smoke flavor. The meat was uniform in color and bland in taste, with a thick ring of fat that needed to be removed. It seemed like the brisket had not been smoked at a low temperature long enough. The coleslaw was also underwhelming and bland, despite my attempts to enhance it with salt and pepper. I eventually discarded it. The baked beans were the highlight of the meal, with the addition of hot dog slices giving them a nice touch. The BBQ sauce was just average. Overall, I would not return. The food did not justify the high price and didn't provide the quality BBQ experience I had anticipated.

We've been coming once a year for years, this is a tradition to look forward to! The pulled pork sandwich is good. The price is steep for the size. My husband had the hamburger, he said if he had closed his eyes, he wouldn't have known the difference between Pierce's burger and a 5 guys burger! Can't wait to come back next year! Also, your drink comes in a souvenir cup (not just a water)

We stopped here on vacation based on reviews and notes on gluten free options. Even though the place was PACKED (always a good sign at a BBQ place), the staff kept things moving quickly. My wife stated that she had Celiac disease and then placed her order from the gluten free menu items. A few minutes later, they called us up and noted that one item from her order could be cross contaminated from other items and allowed us to change her order. All of our food was delicious, and we really appreciate the care they took to ensure safety for our entire family. We would absolutely visit again!

Entering the building I definitely liked the environment. It kind of remind me of home with all the pictures and decor. Everything was great except the fact they only had one selection of bbq sauce in the condiments area. Maybe it’s my own fault, but I just expected that they would offer some variety when so many others in the area offer multiple types. Other than that I would highly recommend!

I was staying at a resort down the street looking for a bbq place for my family of 5 and I found this place. The minute we walked in the people greeted us and was very nice. The food was so great me and my husband shared the full rack of ribs which fell right off the bone very delicious with some baked beans and potatoe salad. The beans are to die for they was so good I had to go back to order another just to take home. My boys had chicken tenders that tasted very good it had a great seasoning on it and was very moist, brisket sandwich which melted in your mouth, and a cheeseburger with fries and let me tell you everything tasted great. Its hidden but its definitely worth looking for i will definitely be going back. And for dessert banana pudding and carrot cake which is freshly done

We visited Pierce’s Pitt BBQ and, unfortunately, we weren’t very impressed. I didn’t care for the BBQ sauces on any of the items. One sauce tasted like it had too much of something maybe cinnamonand the other leaned too heavy on something that reminded me of maple syrup. On the positive side, the hush puppies and greens were very good, and the fries were okay. I wasn’t a fan of the coleslaw. Overall, it just wasn’t to our taste, though we did enjoy a couple of the sides and the service was fast and the staff was friendly.

I went there for dinner with my family. The food was ok. I wasn't particularly impressed. The cornbread was pretty good. The banana pudding was pretty good. The pulled pork and the pork ribs didn't have much flavor other than the BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce was ok, but it wasn't something I'd feel the need to come back and have again.

Amazing quick BBQ that was absolutely delicious! Although the place was packed, food was served quick and super fresh. Decent servings, cups were super nice, atmosphere was cozy and servers were super nice. Overall great BBQ!

I have been going to Pierce's since I was a child. It's always been one of my family's favorite restaurants. I usually stop by Pierce's whenever I am in town visiting family. The customer service has always been great here. The set up includes ordering your food and waiting for your order number to be called. I enjoy the casual seating atmosphere whenever I dine in. Some of my favorite menu items are as follows: Pulled Pork sandwich with Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Baked Beans (includes brisket and hotdogs), Banana Pudding and the Pulled Chicken. The fries here are my fave. This is a must stop whenever you are in the Williamsburg area. They have multiple menu options that offer something for everyone.

Don't bother placing an online order here. Order was supposed to be ready at 4:55. Arrived at 4:50 and gave them my name. Stood around for 20 mins as they called all of the in person orders. Line now completely empty, I asked if they could check on my order. Seems they haven't even started it. Now another 10 minute wait. Brough the food back, and it was all cold. We are staying only 5 mins down the road, so the bag must have been sitting and just not brought out. Burger bun was wet and ribs were rubbery. I asked for ranch and they were out, out of spoons for soup too, and didn't provide plates for a to go order. The place is a cafeteria at best, needs to be updated and a better system worked out. Why even take orders online if you're not going to do anything about them?

Got to say that one review said it was a little expensive, but it is not, especially for the amount of food. What we got: 2 cheeseburgers, 1 Jumbo BBQ sandwich, 1 pulled pork plate, 2 orders of hushpuppies, a piece of cornbread and 2 desserts; a brownie and the banana pudding. According to my son-in-law and granddaughter, the burgers were delicious, the onion rings also. The baked beans gotten as a side on the plate were enjoyed (I tried but the weinie slices put me off, flavor is very good though), potato salad was thought to have a little too much mustard. The BBQ sauce is just okay, but I'm from Eastern NC and greatly prefer a more vinergary sauce. Just our preference. The hushpuppies were very good, but I should have never gotten 2 orders! The cornbread is a tiny loaf and we all tried that. I know it would be even better hot with butter. Fries that were with the dinner (nice surprise) managed to stay crisp on the drive back to the Historic Powatan Resort, amazingly so, since they had to pick up Micky D's for the two youngest children. Desserts, skip the brownie, but the banana pudding was delicious. I mean almost as good as somebody's mama or grandma made, but topped with whipped cream, and not Cool Whip, but tasted like real whipped cream, with banana slices, yummy. We would definitely eat there again, which is really all anybody needs to know. Yes, even with that not Eastern NC sauce. When we're traveling, we want to try different, as long as it's good. 'nana puddin', I'm coming for you.

There's nothing fancy about this place, but the bbq is excellent. It was packed when we were there. Service was fast and friendly.

Very disappointed. My wife and I had their pulled pork dinner. For dinner for the two of us it was over 50. The pulled pork had no discernible smoke flavor or smell and was already covered in a sugary dip before I even had an opportunity to taste it. Good bbq doesn't need sugary sauce to make it taste good. The smoke and the rub should do that and then you add dip at the table to taste. Everything was served in plastic containers in a bag. This was C bbq at best at an A+ price. Can't speak to the other items on the menu but the pulled pork was nothing special.

Best bbq in Virginia award this year... nope! It's been several years and I checked them out twice in the past few months and walked away shaking my head at their fall. They are just not good and pricey to boot. Had the JC special with upgrade of onion rings which is an upgrade on price too. Nothing about the meal was tasty except the fountain Pepsi. Especially disappointing were the onion rings that tasted frozen. The bread was not fresh either. Another visit had the bbq chicken which was meh and a custard pie to take home. It was just ok. Nothing special about either services at the cash register, but I still tipped well. I will say they did one thing exceptionally well both times. The dining room was spic & span. An older gentleman was Johnny who top of the tables when turned over. I'm at a 2.5 rounding down and will not return. It's evident to me they have become a tourist trap.

So good ! So super busy. We got there at opening and by that time we left they 37 minutes later they had served 100 people !!!! Brisket top notch. Collards omg !!!! I ate the food so fat no time for pictures . Banana pudding with real bananas

Great chicken and pulled pork BBQ. Ordered takeout for 11 people and it was ready in 20 minutes.

A GREAT place for Barbeque in Williamsburg! I told a person that I was going to visit WIlliamsburg and this was the place that they recommended to stop for a good meal. They were absolutely correct and I appreciate the suggestion. It is located along East Rochambeau in a stand-alone building. There seems to be a lot of parking around 3 sides of the building. Be aware that this is a really popular place with seating inside and outside. You order at the counter and are given a number that they will call when it is ready for you to pick up at the counter. Drinks are obtained from a drink station and include soft drinks and good tea. I got the J.C. Special which is a bbq sandwich with coleslaw, fries and a drink for about $14. It came out within a few minutes and was absolutely delicious. The taste was excellent on both the sandwich and the fries. This has a lot of business and so seating can be challenging to find like it was on the day I visited. The staff tried to keep the tables bussed and the floors clean but with the number of people moving in and out it was challenging. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone wanting great bbq that is visiting this area.

I love Pierce's. The baked beans (with weenies) is my favorite dish and a must have whenever I go. The BBQ, smoked chicken, and sweet tea are also wonderful. They have a special that includes a whole smoked chicken and two pints of sides, which is great for takeout! The people working are always friendly and get your food out fast!

I came in with my family of 7 on a week night. It was not extremely busy. The food was delicious. The baked beans were our favorite. It was a bit expensive but the experience was overall good. I would recommend and will return in the future.

Pierce's has been around since the early '70s, and they're always ranked for best BBQ in VA. We had a friend who stopped by and noted that this place was just awful - we were curious, just to see how bad it could be, for a later lunch - AHAHAA When we arrived, the place was packed! There is a line towards the front, in which you place your order and you wait for the number being called on your receipt. We were lucky enough to find a booth in the back. We ordered the Combo Dinner, which included: +5 oz of pulled BBQ chicken +5 oz of pulled pork BBQ +a dinner size rack of ribs (which just means, 3 ribs) +fries +a cup of coleslaw +and, hushpuppies The food wasn't too terrible, but it wasn't great, either. Out of the items, the pulled BBQ chicken was the most preferred; the house BBQ sauce is Carolina-esque, which is more vinegar-y, but still had that slight sweetness. The pulled pork was described as being 'nasty'; the ribs were extremely 'dried out'; the fries were just frozen fries, flash-fried; the coleslaw was just 'okay', but it was super bland; and, the hushpuppies had no flavor and were just overcooked nuggets. We also got their sweet tea, which they offer you a plastic cup with unlimited refills. The sweet tea was okay, being slightly in the syrupy category. Staff were friendly and efficient. They do have their own private lot, but note that going in and out off of Rochambeau can be a challenge with speeding cars. I can see why this place is popular, as Great Wolf Lodge is just down the road. For us, this place doesn't warrant a return visit. +pulled chicken is the preferred protein of choice +avoid the pulled pork +dried out ribs +friendly service +private lot for parking

Outstanding BBQ and staff !! Have stopped there since middle school for sandwiches. Always great service with great food.

An incredible popular local spot, picked for its close proximity to the premium outlets (and great wolf lodge). Williamsburg seems to have an abundance of BBQ spots, so we picked Pierce's Putt Bar-B-Que for its popularity and location. This of course meant we could not be surprised to arrive to a restaurant packed to the brim, with every table occupied, to the point where people were standing and waiting to sit, eating in their cars, or even taking the food to the picnic tables outside (in this heat??) The line to order was also exceptionally long for this area, but we got our brisket and onion rings ordered and waited until one of these small booth tables opened up. The place has a 70s fast food vibe (maybe diner-ish), which is because it's been around for a while. The brisket is fattier than what I'm used to (I think I tend to prefer dryer meat). The BBQ sauce it came with was very sweet, tastes like apple. They also have their own hot sauce that's a little more standard, so I added that into the BBQ sauce to make it more palatable. The onion rings were bomb. Would come back just for these onion rings. The Mac and cheese was good too. Very standard. Overall, would come back. Especially to try their desserts!

Every time we go to or pass through Williamsburg, we have to stop at Pierces! We love their BBQ sandwiches, both chicken and pork, and their crinkle cut fries are so good! If you aren't a bbq lover, they also make delicious burgers, as well as chicken tenders and hot dogs. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Even when the place is packed, your order is ready quickly! There is a good amount of booths and tables inside, but also a very nice, large outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal at one of the many picnic tables. Great place!

This place is always a great place to come specially after being a Busch Gardens used to be our favorite spot stopping spot. Places, usually casual, average noise atmosphere is always nice, the employees are really, really friendly and knowledgeable. I would say that the ambience has a really good feeling to it.

While we were headed to Williamsburg on a short vacation friends of ours told us to stop and try Pierces. It's situated in a nice spot, it's an order at the counter type of place. The BBQ is vinegar based which isn't my favorite but I did appreciate it for what it was. Over all I think it's BBQ was okay.

Stopped in twice on a recent visit to Williamsburg and had another great experience. I realized that while I used to order the JC's Special, the sandwich is smaller than the Super Doc, which is my preferred one since it is bigger and has onions & cheese in addition to cole slaw. The fries are great, and the chocolate chip cookie is delicious. Staff were super friendly and the inside was clean. One of the days had particularly nice weather so I sat at a picnic table outside. Can't wait to come back again!

Wow! I love pierces bbq! If you are looking for good bbq on the eastern side of the state look no further! The food is so good! They have an amazing pulled pork sandwich that is nice and juicy! My favorite side on the menu is their Mac and cheese and don't even get me started on their sauce! It's the perfect sauce if you love a sweet tomatoy bbq sauce! The outdoor area and indoor seating is plentiful and the staff is lovely!

Always a great spot to stop when traveling the 64 corridor. Service is always friendly and fast. On busy days, you may have issues getting a seat. It's typical diner looking decor. The bbq is the best. Always fresh and tasty.

Food is very expensive so we only go to places where we have had good experiences. We frequented Pierces for over 20 years. We moved. We were back here and the first place we went was Pierce's. Maybe the family sold the place. It was disgusting. The place still has the vibe but I had the brisket sandwich (17.00) and could not eat it. I took two bites and almost choked. My husband had one too and he ate it but . . . He does not like scenes and stopped me from giving it back. A slab of dry, tough beef with tendons still intact on a dry roll. $34.00. I have had better at Arby's. My granddaughter ordered chicken nuggets. They were salty dry and overcooked. Shame on you Pierces. We have referred many people BUT no more.

After hearing that Pierce's was a Williamsburg steeple restaurant we were eager to give it a try. Upon arriving we noticed a very spacious parking lot with outdoor seating in a nice grassy area. The restaurant has a "timey" feeling to it, sort of a darker ambiance. It was clean and well taken care of. You order at the counter and find seating, they will call your order number and you will come up and get your items. We got pulled BBQ sandwiches, with fries, baked beans, cornbread, banana pudding & 22oz drinks. I will preface this with saying... we lived in Kansas City for 4 years and from North Carolina so our taste for BBQ is very broad & we have never really taste BBQ like what we got on our sandwiches... almost like it had a ketchup undertone- so it was not for us. The baked beans were pretty good, cornbread had a solid taste with dense bread but seemed a little on the dry side. The banana pudding was more of an artificial pudding, traditional BP is made with homemade vanilla pudding but you can tell box banana was used with frozen bananas added at the bottom layer. Again just not our style. The employees were all very friendly & all seemed to be working very hard- not just standing around. All were actively assisting customers or cleaning and restocking. I think the food flavors just need to be elevated or add more variety (pork with different options of sauce or no sauce). It wasn't a terrible experience but definitely wasn't the most satisfying when it came to the food. Everything else was golden.

For years this was our go to establishment for BBQ. We've been out of state for a few years. Came back into town and decided Pierces was the place for dinner. Biggest mistake ever. We had the Brisket Sandwich. 17.00 for a garbage piece of meat. This brisket reminded me of a cheap over cooked London Broil. The ambience and service are still good but the food tonight was not worthy of a trash can.

Seriously my favorite BBQ place in all of VA! Good barbecue with a unique sauce that is to die for. Portions are good for the price. My only complaint is that the dining room is tight. It is sometimes difficult to find seating.

Love this place. Small place a little bit out of the way. Very yellow inside, and the story of the name is cool. Like many good barbecue places, you go up, order, and then you wait for them to call your number. Hits: Pulled Pork, Chicken (one of the few places able to get this right), and collards. Miss: Ribs Love the food, just avoid the ribs.

Getting mighty expensive and now you can't substitute onion rings for fries even with paying a little more? Gimme a break. The kid staring at me cluelessly as I asked simple questions about the menu was not good either.

Stopped in for Pierce's while driving in from Roanoke and needed a lite lunch. As always, they were pretty busy, but the line moved along very quickly so if you get in line you better be ready to place your order. We went with the basics - pulled pork sandwiches with slaw and a side of their delicious baked beans. Our food was out in a couple minutes and we loaded up on BBQ sauce (they only have the one kind) and napkins at our table. I wasn't as impressed this time - the pork was loaded in BBQ sauce or some marinade and lately I like less sauce on my food and like to add it to taste - less sugar and salt that way. The bun was OK but nothing special... I didn't eat most of it and took the top off. Super small portion of slaw with the large amount of meat for the jumbo sandwich - should probably add more slaw to the larger sandwich with more meat on it.... The beans were delicious and sweet as I remembered - but this time I could've sworn they just tasted like Busch's baked beans... Bathrooms were very clean and well-stocked and we easily found parking in their large attached lot. While it was good - I wasn't as impressed as I remembered with the pulled pork or the beans this time around....

I was very disappointed by my most recent visit. The prices have risen while the quality & quantity have not.. I guess that's inflation for you.. The bbq was still good but the fries were SO salty. I couldn't even finish them!

Great food! Typical atmosphere of a roadside barbecue joint. Would highly recommend. Must try the carrot cake and banana pudding.

Visiting Great Wolf Lodge next door with a toddler. Placed an order for pickup at 5:50. Checked in at 5:45 and the asst manager expediting said it would be a minute that they don't start orders until checked in. THIRTY minutes go by before I ask if she knew how much longer it would be. She gave a snarky response, "it will be called when ready. We don't start them until you check in." Fine. I get that, but I've sat here longer than anyone. Overheard another man tell her she checked in a MICHELLE instead of MICHAEL for online order. The guy gave me a cookie for the troubles. Mistakes happen but the attitude will keep me from coming back. Why take online orders if you don't start them until I get there? What's the point of ordering ahead? Food was good but the rest was lacking. Just disappointed.

I don't know how else to say this, but pierce's is fine. Serviceable even. I don't regret going here, but I don't know that I'll rush back. I did think it was weird that, given back in 1996, I lived in Williamsburg for the summer and not once did anyone suggest going here. Or took me here. This was my first time coming here. Clearly they have a good reputation- the place was jam packed at 1:30pm on a Sunday and this place is like a machine getting people in, fed, and out. Maybe that's my problem. Good BBQ shouldn't feel like a machine. I got a 1/2 rack of ribs and a side salad. The ribs were cooked well and juicy and tender. I will admit I wasn't into their house sauce which is thin and sweet and mildly spicy. And if you're not into it too bad. It's everywhere. I guess I was hoping for a "these guys know what they're doing" kind of experience and what I felt I got was a "here's your ribs what's your hurry" kind of experience from people who have all been through it 97,000 times that day.

I am by no means a BBQ aficionado. Nothing wrong with it, I just don't think about it and up here in Yankee land from what I hear, most BBQ isn't worth the time or money anyway. But, for a very long time when in the Williamsburg area, we've seen the signs for Pierce's and at night through the foliage you can sort of see the building right off of 64. Either way, it was time. November weekday early dinner time. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside although by the time we left (5:30), it was starting to get crowded. J.C. Special - Smokehouse Special - Hushpuppies - Brunswick Stew Good: The Brunswick Stew, crispiness of the fries and the flavor of the meat. Not so good: Too many hard, burnt black bits on the chicken that were inedible, the BBQ sauce and the hushpuppies. To briefly expound - The natural smoke flavor of the meat is fantastic and the Brunswick Stew is the best version I've had (admittedly, I've only had three versions though). The hushpuppies were a bit doughy; the BBQ sauce had a very heavy apple flavor (not vinegary - just apple) and the hushpuppies needed a little more time in the fryer. Overall, this is a good quality local place. Maybe as others have suggested it's a bit of a tourist trap and by no means was everything flawless, but to me it was a few technical errors and nothing that would indicate a no-go on a future trip.

Food was good and portions were generous. We had the pulled pork which was tasty and moist. Fries were good (crinkle cut) and the onion rings were thick and crunchy. Great value for the money! rings were

Ordered online. Food was ready reasonably fast, even though place was packed and there were a lot of online orders. Food was fantastic!

Extremely busy and after tasting food it is easy to see why. Sat outdoors with the kids and they enjoyed food and being able to run around. Typical bbq menu

Food was good. I ordered a 3 meat combo (ribs, pulled chicken and pork) to get a sample of BBQ offerings. Ribs were expertly trimmed with good texture (not mushy), albeit "falling off the bone." Pulled chicken and pork, like ribs seemed vinegar based and easily forgettable. With each, there were no noticeable smokiness or spice/heat. Kale was good, and other sides, acceptable. Place is very clean and staff is tops, truly. Order at counter and they call you when it's ready. Pierce's is a good family friendly place to grab a bite--not a BBQ destination.

A solid BBQ joint that has been around for 51 years. So if they have lasted this long, you know they must be doing something right! And for me it's their pulled pork! First off I believe they are known for their pulled (I guess it is more chopped pork) and it is delicious! Another member of our party tried a 1/2 rack of ribs and said they were good, but not the best or worst ribs he has had. We would stick to the pork! Also got the fries, coleslaw and hush puppies with the platter. The fries and hush puppies are good and the coleslaw is fine just I prefer mine to be a little sweeter. We also tried out the potato salad and it was just fine. Also nothing to write home about! Plenty of drink choices and fun cups celebrating their 50th anniversary. We had quick service and only had to wait maybe 5 minutes tops for our food. Only thing they would be better would be if they told you when you finished ordering that you need your receipt to pick up your food. First time there, so didn't know I needed it when I went up to grab the food for the table.

Food is absolutely delicious and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Any time in Williamsburg or driving through...it's a must stop!!

This used to be a really great barbecue spot, portions are a lot smaller prices are a lot higher. Disappointing overall. Maybe it was just an off night

We always stop by Pierce's as we travel by Williamsburg. Their TO GO menu is the best for catering a party or taking home what many claim is the best BBQ in the VA Tidewater. I only wish their prices would stay a bit more affordable -- but this is the nature of today's pricing.

Tasty quick-serve BBQ from a long-time establishment in Williamsburg. Quick service, old school ambiance. Pulled pork sandwiches are very good, as are included French fries.

Great food, great prices, quick service! We come here every time we are in the area (we come every Summer in August).

Arrived at noon; very busy. No one cleaning off indoor tables as diners left although there are also picnic tables outside behind the parking lot. Cleaned our own table. Chicken tenders were good (crispy & well-seasoned); fries, not so much. Good cornbread. Did not try any BBQ. Plastic waste here is kind of unconscionable. All soda cups are non-recyclable plastic (souvenir cup material) as are dinner containers. BBQ sauce containers also. Seems the place has been in business for many years so some people like it.

Went with a large group on a weekday for lunch. Best decision I have made in a long time. I ordered the pulled pork plate. It was really good. Comes with coleslaw, fries, and hushpuppies. Wonderful! Bonus - the ice is the 'good ice.' The tea - u sweet and sweet is also great. Recommend for any large group, quick service and friendly folks. Only gripe - pulled pork comes sauced, no ability to control level of BBQ sauce.

Came here despite the reviews because of its proximity to Great Wolf.... I ordered at the counter to go and the customer service was great. Got a few recommendations and ordered my meal... made it back to the hotel and was pretty disappointed. The sand which was pretty bland and the sides were overly salted. Is it better than a fifteen dollar chicken tender plate at Great Wolf? I'm not sure... next time we'll skip this place and head further down to try something else.

Walking into Pierce's feels a little bit like walking into Pleasantville, but in a god way. A coach was taking two of his little leaguers out to lunch, several folks looked like they'd just come from church, etc. it just felt like an idealized vision of a small town, but real. You order at the counter and they call your number. There's ample seating inside but patio tables just past the parking lot outside if you prefer. The ribs were smoky and had a really good flavor. They didn't fall off the bone but weren't tough, either. The hush puppies perfectly sweet, and the mac and cheese was appropriately cheesy. Truly a delight!

Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que is a great restaurant to head towards if you are in Williamsburg, Virginia and are craving barbecue. Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que has been serving this community since 1971. Julius C. Pierce (known to Doc to his friends) moved from Flat Creek, Tennessee and settled in Williamsburg, Virginia. This restaurant was embraced by the community and fifty-two years later, that community (snd visitors like myself) are still embracing and supporting this business. The building, both inside and outside, has that barbecue joint vibe that we have come to embrace as part of the whole barbecue restaurant experience. Nothing fancy, but let's be honest, there's nothing fancy about barbecue (with the exception of its taste). That food though, is pretty stellar. I went with a pulled pork sandwich and I have to say that it was definitely a great meal and culinary experience. After eating this meal, it is easy to see why Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que has been around for over half of a century. All in all, I woukd definitely recommend this landmark restaurant if you are in Williamsburg, Virginia and craving great barbecue.

We enjoyed our late lunch at Pierce's. We ordered a combo with pulled chicken, ribs, fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. We also ordered a Kids Chicken Tender meal. Our meal was good and so was the kids' meal. We also ordered a slice of chocolate cake for dessert. Sorry I only have a picture of the cake. This spot is right down the street from Great Wolf Lodge. The restaurant was also clean, which is a plus. The service was good.

The food was okay. It was busy but the amount you got was not desirable. I counted the fries it was 15 and the pulled pork was about two tablespoons full (no bun as this was not a sandwich) and the Cole slaw was a mini cup and six mini hush puppies. Folks this was a dinner and based on the cost not worth it. Won't be back sorry, being chintzy is no longer acceptable in an inflated market. The competition for barbecue is fierce as you are not the only game in town. Also place wasn't that clean either.