Stupid Good BBQ

Recently ordered smoked turkey and brisket along with sides for Thanksgiving and everything heated up wonderfully and was very delicious! The smoked turkey was moist and flavorful and better than turkey we would normally make ourselves. Decided to go in on a weekend for lunch and had the wagyu brisket and it was AMAZING! The staff is also very friendly and attentive. Definitely returning!

Had a wonderful lunch here with family, including our 6-year-old. The service was attentive and friendly. Most dishes were generously portioned and reasonably priced. The mac and cheese was a hit with our child, and the smoked chicken was tender and flavorful. The sides, especially the slaw and cornbread, were fantastic and clearly made fresh. The only hiccup was the brisket - while tasty, the portion size felt small for the price tag compared to other items on the menu. The atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and casual enough for families while still maintaining an upscale feel. Would definitely return, though I might skip the brisket next time. Perfect spot for lunch and dinner family meals.

A few of us stopped in for lunch to give this place, the most recent Great American Restaurant our first try. GAR restaurants are solid and know for their excellent customer service and their interesting menus, which they execute nearly perfectly every time. Operating a smokehouse isn’t the same, as it takes a special type of chef to be a pitmaster and most “chefs” aren’t pitmasters. That being said, I figured it would be tough for chain, even a local chain which is excellent to do a smokehouse. The majority of the reviews and comments in local foodie groups I reviewed weren’t too positive about this place, but I needed to try it for myself. I got a sampling of proteins; prime brisket, turkey, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was easily the best – nice crust and smoke, while being tender. The next up were the ribs, as they were tender and nicely smoked. But the sausage was pretty bad, tasted too much like raw pork with a tough casing and hardly any smoke. Then the turkey was the worst… one person in my group said it had the taste and texture of the turkey you get in a Lunchable and as soon as he said that, it was immediately what I thought of, as it reminded me of the same thing. Really wasn’t good at all. When it came to the sides, they were decent, with the beans being the best and the mac & cheese next up. The potatoes in the potato salad were too hard, not al dente, but harder. The cornbread was excellent though. Overall, the service and venue were nice, but the meat was too inconsistent. I can see why this place gets the no-so-good reviews it does. I won’t be back.

Ordered a 3 meat plate in order to get a taste for most of the food, have not tried everything from the menu yet but, in my choice of 3 meat the only thing that was good in taste for me was the sliced Angus. Got a bunch of Cornbread, which was nice as it wasn’t dry. Paid $30 and I wasn’t full until I ate all that cornbread but if I didn’t I’m not sure I would have been satisfied.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the new BBQ establishment by the Great American Restaurants in the bustling Concord Shopping Center in Springfield. The food was enjoyable; the meats were expertly grilled, tender, and perfectly seasoned. I particularly appreciated the homemade pickles, which offered a delightful crunch, balanced sweetness, and vinegary tang. The spare ribs and pulled meats were delicious, and I found the fresh salad a nice complement. The bread pudding and pecan pie served with ice cream were delightful, leaving me satisfied. However, I would suggest some areas where improvements could be made, particularly regarding the ordering process. Customers seemed to be experiencing some uncertainty as they approached the counter, which caused delays. A clear and easily visible ordering process, perhaps displayed on a board, could enhance the experience for everyone. To enhance the dining experience, it might be beneficial to provide guests with a restaurant beeper or pager instead of having staff call out names when food is ready. This approach can be efficient in a busy and noisy restaurant environment, ensuring guests won't miss their order being called. I did notice that staff members were actively maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, which was commendable. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I look forward to visiting again.

One of the top new spots Great American Restaurants has opened, ever! Pit masters are ready and willing to discuss BBQ styles, practices, recipes (within reason, no secrets are disclosed!) I have dined twice and enjoyed everything on the menu both times. These people clearly love what they do, and take pride in each and every tray they serve! I have not ordered a protein I haven't loved. Sauces are well balanced, diverse and plentiful. Cornbread is moist without coming across soggy or greasy! Green beans are....GREEN because they haven't been boiled to death! Mac and Cheese is creamy and delicious. Want to spoil yourself? Try a Texas Twinkie... jalapeno stuffed with brisket, cheeses, and other taste bud-tantalizing yumminess.

I was initially hesitant to try this place because of the name. Stupid Good suggests the food would be amazing. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the name. We tried the ribs, pulled chicken, prime brisket, chicken salad, baked beans, cole slaw, fries, collard greens, and cornbread. While everything looked great, the only real standouts were the chicken salad, pulled chicken, fries, and cornbread. Not quite enough to bring us back. However, the service truly was stupid good. The general manager was incredibly kind and patient with my elderly mom and my picky chef husband. That level of hospitality was the highlight of the visit.

Had a fantastic time here! Like every Great American establishment, the service was impeccable. The smashed baked potato was a delight to see - I’m going to try doing it at home now. I was really pleased with my brisket and think it’s the best I’ve had outside of Texas. The bread pudding was divine.

Friendly enough service at lunch. We got some brisket (of course) and a slab of ribs and they sold me on the Texas Twinkie. It was delicious. Perhaps not worth the $5 but it was yummy. The brisket was flavorful and not dry without being too fatty. The ribs were all star. They have six sauces. The standard mix you'd expect from a Mission BBQ or famous Dave's. Solid BbQ establishment.

Delicious BBQ. Great menu. And they serve beer, wine and spirits. The bbq was tender, meat fell off the bone. Great service and casual setting. I had ribs, brisket, collard greens - which were too vinegary, but tender nevertheless, and cornbread. Ordered a Jack and Ginger with a twist of lemon. Yummers!!! Can't wait to return!

A few of us stopped in for lunch to give this place, the most recent Great American Restaurant our first try. GAR restaurants are solid and know for their excellent customer service and their interesting menus, which they execute nearly perfectly every time. Operating a smokehouse isn't the same, as it takes a special type of chef to be a pitmaster and most "chefs" aren't pitmasters. That being said, I figured it would be tough for chain, even a local chain which is excellent to do a smokehouse. The majority of the reviews and comments in local foodie groups I reviewed weren't too positive about this place, but I needed to try it for myself. I got a sampling of proteins; prime brisket, turkey, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was easily the best - nice crust and smoke, while being tender. The next up were the ribs, as they were tender and nicely smoked. But the sausage was pretty bad, tasted too much like raw pork with a tough casing and hardly any smoke. Then the turkey was the worst... one person in my group said it had the taste and texture of the turkey you get in a Lunchable and as soon as he said that, it was immediately what I thought of, as it reminded me of the same thing. Really wasn't good at all. When it came to the sides, they were decent, with the beans being the best and the mac & cheese next up. The potatoes in the potato salad were too hard, not al dente, but harder. The cornbread was excellent though. Overall, the service and venue were nice, but the meat was too inconsistent. I can see why this place gets the no-so-good reviews it does. I won't be back.

They don't have discount for military, they don't have okra and they don't have Texas toast! That's my 3 complaints. The server was great and friendly. The food was good. I would suggest not wasting your money on the wagyu I believe the normal brisket is just as good.

Stupid Good BBQ is another great addition to the group of inspiring DMV smoked protein shops! Since it was my first time here, I tried their 2 proteins + 1 side combo with the choice brisket in chopped form and their smoked turkey plus the potato salad. The combo also includes a moist and tasteful corn bread square. The brisket was flavorful, moist and tender, and the smoked turkey had the right amount of smokiness and saltiness. I just wished the three slices of turkey were thicker or there was an additional 4th slice of turkey. As I stated earlier, I chose the potato salad as my side. It had the right amount of cook and the right amount of crunch, as well as a good cream texture and smooth taste over the whole salad. I would order this side again and again. Like a lot BBQ joints in the DMV, this place does counter ordering and counter pickup. I look forward to trying the pulled pork, pulled chicken and the jalapeno sausage at my next visits.

I saw this place on Instagram and figured Id come by. We walked in and the customer service was awesome. The cashier was very pleasant and offered us her opinion on which meats to chose. She recommended 4 types so we split the difference and overall got all 4. There were several tables and they were all clean. They offered booster chairs and high chairs for my 2 year old. We sat down and waited for our food which different take long. I ordered the Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken and Brisket. This came with two sides (Fries and Collard Greens) along with cornbread. The pulled pork was good. The chicken was different. I wish I had more brisket. For $27 I believe this is a good deal overall. The Collard Greens could have been better. There was to much vinegar for me. The Fries were thick and rather tasteless. My wife ordered the Ribs, Pulled Pork and Brisket. Same comments on the pulled pork and Brisket. The ribs were seasoned well and delicious. The service got even better as there was a gentlemen that walked around and checked on us. Overall, this is a good spot in Springfield. I don't think they have many places like this. The food is ok. The service is great. Totally worth a try.

Impressed. Prices are not too high. Very much a millennial barbecue place, but at least its real barbecue. The cole slaw is wonky... not enough mayo, and they put mustard in it - so I was told. Walk up service, not table, which is strange because they ask for a tip. Pro forma Roll of paper towels at the table. Fountain drinks help yourself, I can't really find anything wrong with it. Nice place to get barbecue!

Best BBQ option in the area at a decent price in an inflated economy. I've been here a few times now and each time is solid. The meats and sides are good in size and taste. I like how they serve beer and alcohol as some BBQ spots with similar setups didn't. The service is great and they bring out your trays. There is a variety of sauces at the table. I hope they maintain this quality. The front door is unmarked and hard to find though lol.

Stupid Good BBQ lives up to the name because it really is Stupid Good. The ambiance gives off great southern BBQ style, and the employees are very welcoming. The Brisket, Mac and cheese, and baked potato were great! The sausage was definitely the star for me. Definitely coming back.

Everything was great! We will definitely come here again. The brisket was delicious & moist I loved the loaded baked potato & all of the bbq sauces were delicious, my favorite was the Kansas City bbq sauce. Corn bread was sweet & moist, not dry at all. Jalapeño cheddar sausage also had a great flavor. Mac & cheese was classic & cheesy! The staff was nice & the restaurant was clean.

Decided to try this place after seeing it pop up on my TikTok. First impressions, really convenient location as parking is always one of my top things of whether I attempt to go somewhere or not. It was very clean inside and spacious. The staff were all very welcoming and able to give their personal recommendations of favorites whether it came to the food or the different sauces. Since we placed an order to go, I felt the time between placing the order and receiving the food was quite fast. So I ended up ordering the kids size pulled chicken sliders, chili, and the smashed potatoes . My partner ordered Mac and cheese and the ribs. Portion wise, I thought was pretty good. For the sauces we picked 3 (Texas Trails, Stupid Good BBQ, Kansas City) based on recommendation from staff. I think our favorite was Kansas City. The chili came with toppings (cheese, sour cream, purple onions, green onions) all separated for the to-go order. I thought the chili was okay. I felt the same for all the other items ordered, it was okay not bad. I'll probably revisit again in the future.

I'm super picky when it comes to BBQ. Most places either have good meats and bad sauces. Stupid Good has fantastic sauces and it is the best BBQ I've had in Virginia so far. When I first read the reviews for this place, every review mentioned how amazing Justin was. When I walked in, I met the tall young manager and I found out why. He's a true gentleman of southern hospitality. He's charismatic and honest. It's obvious that he loves his job and he loves taking care of his customers. He introduced me to the Kansas City BBQ sauce (That stuff is ridiculously addictive for those of us who like sweet with a little bit of heat), which tastes good on just about everything. I bought a bottle for home use. The spare ribs are my favorite. I've tried their other meats and I always regret it if I don't ask for either a center or end cut of ribs. I think most of the negative reviews here don't realize how amenable this place is to the point where, if you want fattier or less fatty, or anything else, just ask and they'll most likely accommodate you. That's what I do and they always accommodate me. By the way, Autumn and Tori always take great care of me, every time I visit. If you treat them respectfully, you'll have a great experience. They embody the spirit of this place and are always wonderful to be the first people here I see. As for sides, I'm a huge fan of their hand cut fries. And their collard greens are pretty epic, which is impressive since I'm usually not a fan of collard greens. The place is very clean and the people who work here take really good care of both their customers (me!) and their restaurant. The place is very clean. When you come here, there's a short menu as you are coming in with the daily specials. They sell out, so take advantage while they are well stocked.

I have always loved the pulled pork sandwich served at Sweetwater Tavern, but I never get there early enough, and they have invariably run out of it by the time I arrive :-( Problem solved! Now that Stupid Good BBQ is open, I can go there anytime and get the same awesome pulled pork sandwich The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant was very clean and everything was really tasty.

Restaurant seems super clean and it's nice that they have an open kitchen. Service was quick and everyone was very friendly! Baked beans were a little too sweet but everything else was good. Would definitely go back

The food is so good- tender and juicy but not greasy BBQ! My favorite is the Smashed Potato with brisket!! It's addictive. Great service and food highly recommend you to check it out!!!!

This is my new BBQ joint when I am in the Washington Metro Area. I really enjoyed my meal here. This restaurant is located in a strip mall with tons of parking available in the lot it shares with the other businesses in the mall. The entire staff there was very friendly and helpful. They serve your BBQ favorites including jalapeño sausage, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken and smoked turkey. They also have cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, hand cut fries and green beans. They also have a limited selection of adult beverages available as well. I got the the chopped brisket sand which with a side of collard greens and a side of baked beans. My food was ready in about 5 minutes. It was very delicious. mmmmm. They have a selection of about 6 barbecue sauces at the tables and I tried them all. My sandwhich was full of flavor, cooked and seasoned perfectly. The collard greens were also good and tasted freshly picked. The baked beans are not your normal baked beans. They are home made. They are still delicious and had a lot of meat in them. If you are looking for some good barbecue, look no further. I am glad that I stumbled across this place and I am sure that you will also.

The brisket and pulled pork was pretty decent. I really enjoyed the fries and Cole slaw. The fries had a nice crisp and seasoned well while the Cole slaw was creamy and refreshing to eat from the heavy meats. Price was fair and food came out quickly. A good experience.

First time and picked up some que. pretty quick on to go order. Sliced brisket was tasty but a tad oversalted. There are many sauces to choose from. Pickles make a nice side. The cornbread was moist and hard to resist.

I know that in most instances, if you didn't get any pictures, it didn't happen, but in this case I came after a long workout and the anticipation was too real for the camera to eat first since I'd been waiting so long to finally try Great American's first barbecue spot. Luckily I got the bread pudding which hit very hard by the end of my meal. The service was super speedy, friendly, and attentive as they walked down the aisles of tables to make sure they could tend to any customers if they needed anything or to put away their plates & utensils. The food was as you'd expect: delicious. However, for the price, wasn't so mind-blowing. While this is true, I did remind my friends that this is Great American so the standard is still a little higher than most places. Though they countered that the sauces all seemed similar in taste, I stood by my opinion that we all finished our food with no regrets. I won't lie though: I did cry a little to myself at the side dishes that are not included with your main meats since it's $20 for two depending on what you get. This is not a cheap date night spot but you could expect to like the food when you go, and the signature bread pudding was as I'd mentioned: delicious. Will come again but probably with some time. Happy that GA is expanding in Springfield & always excited to see what they bring to our area.

The pull pork sandwich was good but a just a bit too salty for me, you can add salt but you can't remove it. The baked beans had no juice, I which it had a little juice. The online menu said you can order a sandwich combo which include one side and a drink, if that's not available it should be remove from the online menu.

Amazing -- yet pricy -- barbecue that was just opened by Great American Restaurant (GAR). The only BBQ spot in town. Walk in. Expect a long line during peak hours, during dinner time. Prime Brisket. Deeeeeeelish. Expensive. $39 a pound. Amazing. Juicy. Moist. Scrumptious. Sauces. Lots to select from. Carolina vinegar-based was my go to. The Texas sauce is good too. Both not sweet. Smashed potatoes with fixings, if you want to carb up and get full for cheap. Docked a star, bring your wallet. Beer. BBQ staple Texas Shiner Bock on draft - pints and pitcher. Spirits. Wine. Available and sodas. Sweets looked good. Visit sister restaurant across the street--Mike's American and in the same plaza sweet treats Best Buns Bakery & Burgers. I'll be back to support this big small business. Locally owned. Can't buy in half pound increments yet. Only 1 pound or .70 pounds if plate to include corned bread.

GAR's new BBQ concept did not disappoint! We initially planned to order the sliced brisket, but they were out and told us we'd have to wait for hours since they only serve it when it's perfectly moist. You can always count on GAR for that level of quality and service! We ended up with the "get smashed" brisket smash (topped with chopped brisket), smoked chicken salad sandwich, chili, and a side of mac & cheese. We decided to sprinkle the chili on top of the smashed potatoes and mac & cheese, and it was a winning combo! The chili was delicious, though a bit on the salty side. The restaurant name "Stupid Good" has a story behind it -- make sure to ask them about it!

Don't know how stupid it was, but it sure was good. Asked 2 people on the way in if it was stupid good and they said yes. Greeted at order counter by very helpful, pleasant young lady explaining all my choices. They have an eclectic playlist, but they had Tems playing when I walked in; surprising since the "cowboy" decor indicated country music to me. Ribs come in your choice of rack: 1/3, 1/4, and whole. I got 4 MEATY bones in my 1/3 rack. Ribs come with their signature sauce, but there are a variety of sauces right at your table. Texas Trails is supposed to be spicy, I didn't find it so. Mac n cheese was pasta shells and lots of cheese. Greens were well-seasoned (with meat!) and delicious. Bread pudding (caramel AND vanilla sauce) was decadent and it is STUPID good! Everything is ala cart and I thought $32 was a bit much for lunch (especially without a drink). There's plenty of seating for a midday lunch crowd, but if this place becomes popular, I can see a long wait for BBQ.

Heard about the grand opening through email and waited until now to let things die down. We came here on New Year's Day for a late lunch. Stupid Good BBQ is located across the street from Mike's and a few doors down from Best Buns. Parking is plentiful. Walking in at around 2:30 there were open seats but a lot busier than I expected at that time. Not much of a line luckily. We ordered a Chili Mac, a Two Meat Plate with Sliced Brisket and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (plate just means comes with cornbread), Sweet Tea, and sides of Collard Greens, Baked Beans, and Fries. We picked our table and they called us up pretty quickly (about 5 minutes). Chili Mac wasn't too bad, good amount of chili and the Mac was decent. The plate was a little underwhelming size wise for $19 but the flavor of the brisket and sausage were good. Both fairly juicy and great smoky flavor. The cornbread was cold and didn't taste like much. The sides were of a good size and both solid, especially the beans. They had a lot of meat in the baked beans. For our second visit, we came on a Sunday around 2 PM and it was even more packed. We were able to secure a three tables next to each other. We tried the ribs and the chili loaded smashed potato. Ribs were very tender and meaty, the potato was decent. Big portion though. The restaurant itself was pretty big and had plenty of seating and they have a bunch of TVs around which is a plus. Both visits were pretty pricey for what we got but it's worth a try.

Stupid Good BBQ opened 2 weeks ago in Springfield. You order your food at the counter underneath the chalkboard menu. Ordering and picking up are in the same general area so it made things chaotic since the place was busy. The chopped brisket was smokey, tender and moist. I will definitely order this again. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was good but was not as impressed as the brisket. I saw many people with ribs and they looked very good. The sides were fine just wasn't anything exciting. They do have homemade pickles which we forgot to try. Sad!! We met the manager and he told us the background of the name Stupid Good and its history with a former employee with the Great American Restaurant group. Service was very good for a new restaurant that has only been open 2 weeks. We will be back to try the ribs.

Customer service was good. The brisket was extremely fatty. I ordered 2 meats but was given mostly turkey. The turkey had a weird inedible taste and texture. Cornbread was okay.

Really like the Ribs & greens. Delicious!! Everyone is so nice too. I recommend stupid good bbq!

The service was good, though a bit on the slow side. I've been coming here for a while, but their prices seem to have gone up and are now on the higher end. The food quality is still good, though not as juicy as it used to be. Parking is easy, which is a plus. Depending on the day and time, you might have to wait in line, especially if someone ahead of you asks a lot of questions... lol.

Finally - real southern slow smoked barbecue that actually tastes wonderful! All the smoked meats are tender, juicy and full of smoky labor! And the smoked Wagyu brisket (Saturday only) is the best we have ever tasted. To finish's it off, the banana pudding is full of banana chunks. We are definitely coming back!

Came in @4pm on a Monday to grab a chopped salad. Country music going with sports on the tube. Service was quick and friendly, excellent! You can never go wrong with a chopped salad from any of the GAR chains. Fresh ingredients and healthy.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but the BBQ here is very good and priced well enough. They didn't have any Prime Brisket left when I went, but the Choice Brisket was moist, had a smokey flavor and properly smoked. Sauce not required, but they have many options. The Ribs didn't fall apart the right way, but was cooked well and had a nice smokey flavor as well. The Chilli Mac was large enough to be it's own meal. Will definitely go again when I'm in the area!

I am a big GAR fan. I have tasted food from their various restaurants several times and it has always tasted amazing ... and delivered with great service. So trying this place was a must. But, unfortunately, I walked away disappointed. Dry, dry, dry. Yup, not sure if I came on a bad day, but most of the meats were dry. I purposely got a 3 meat platter to taste various options. The brisket and ribs were quite dry. But the sausage was good. With regard to the sides, the baked beans were amazingly good, but the potato salad just average. Of course, service was top notch, but that is what I would expect from GAR. I think they have some work to do to bring the food at this establishment on par with their other restaurants.

We love the brisket and spare ribs! The sides are yummy as well as the range of sauces. Glad to have a terrific BBQ place nearby.

I had my first Stupid Good BBQ experience this past week and boy, was it good! First rate tender, juicy and flavorful barbeque chicken-so good, I wish I had ordered more! The ribs were fall off the bone tender, a definite plus in my book. My sides included super fresh cole slaw and hand-cut fries that were home-grown delicious. I admit that I'm not a fan of cornbread, but the cornbread was delicious; sweet but not too sweet, light and moist, definitely worth it. The sweet tea and lemonade put the experience over the top. The staff was very friendly and very interested in giving us diners a top experience. The space is clean, spacious and welcoming so that you want to come back to enjoy it again. I rolled in a hungry camper and left a satisfied new customer.

I was kinda geeked to find a new bbq spot in Northern Va. This place gives off Mission BBQ-Community College vibes. Almost the exact same menu but Mission's better. The brisket was okay, it looked like it sat out for awhile. The turkey was really good. Moist as all get out. The sausage had a good snap to it. The sides were meh. Potato salad had no flavor as did the green beans with bacon. The bacon was too finely chopped. I added salt & pepper. It helped. The bbq sauces did add minor flavor. I'll return because I want to try the baked potatoes!!!!

Pretty good BBQ, it's newly opened so I think they are still working out some of the kinks but I came for takeout so I had no issue. I ordered the brisket and the ribs with a side of coleslaw. The ribs and brisket were really tender and the price was reasonable in compared to the other local BQ places in the area. The location is really good and I love that Best Buns is in the same shopping center.

This food is delicious!! Prices are a little high; coming from Memphis but it's a legit BBQ place. I had the ribs, pulled chicken(kind of meh) and the coleslaw. Meals come with a piece of corn bread too that is awesome. Next time I won't get the pulled chicken, but I know the other stuff on the menu is probably delish too!!! Will be back. Highly recommend!!

Loved our dinner at the newly opened Stupid Good BBQ! That area needed a good bbq spot and this place checked all the boxes! We tried the meat trio (brisket - ribs - sausage) and brisket was SO juicy! Ribs came off the bone and jalapeño cheddar sausage was so delicious! We also tried the pulled pork smash - must have! I think the chili mac is the sleeper! It is only $9 and delicious warm bowl of deliciousness! Alcohol is also served. The bread pudding is absolutely phenomenal- save room for dessert! The most underwhelming was the cornbread i think ... but the main acts are all awesome! Super clean , friendly staff, plenty to go boxes and DELICIOUS sauces from Kansas City to Kansas! Highly recommend!!

Let's get right to it! Ribs 10/10!!! - Smoky, mystic, seasoned to perfection! Falling off the bone and no sauce needed! They were the show stopper and absolutely delicious!!!! Chopped Brisket- 7/10 Wasn't mad at it, it was solid. A tad dry and no fat, and I'm a fatty kind of girl. Lol I've had better. Baked Beans 8/10 - There's meat, they are saucy, theirs ALOT of flavor! Sweet but not overpowering. Cole Slaw 6/10 - Slightly sweet & tangy. Typical mix, heavy on the red cabbage, the Mikes version is better. Greens 7/10 - Nicely flavored, alittle bit of meat. Not to bad although had a lot of stems, and not a lot collards. Fries 7/10 - was hoping there was the same as the others restaurants but not, they were a lot thicker in shaper, alittle disappointing that with as busy it was, they were luke warm, but decent. Cornbread - served cold which was a bit surprising, nice balance of sweetness; solid. I asked was that intentional and was told yes. Should definitely offer both options and see which one is the fan fav. Overall ambiance is pleasant, staff super friendly. It was extremely busy but they were working thru it efficiently. The longest wait was getting your food but not frustrating wait. There's a lot of seating but fills up really quick. I was almost close to not finding a seat, but a nice lady saw me searching and offered me one. The prices all al a cart and reasonable. Impressive operationally, they were doing just as much business in as they were, to go. Would get everything over an 8 rating and will be back to try more!

Checked this spot out last month on a Friday night (around 9:15 pm) a couple of days or so after it first opened. Pretty good food, though sorry to say that I don't think it was up to par with the other restaurants in the Great American Restaurants franchise. So Stupid Good BBQ is actually across the street from one of the more popular Great American Restaurants, Mike's American Grill (next to the Planet Fitness off Backlick Road). That's in addition to another Great American Restaurant (Best Buns) that's located in the same shopping center complex just a few doors down. Walked in and assumed I'd be seated, but apparently you have to wait in line and order/pay for the food at the counter first (so this isn't a restaurant where a waiter takes your order at the table). But the restaurant wasn't busy that night so didn't long at all (less than 5 minutes) to get through the line and place my order. Restaurant was less than half full and it appeared to be open seating so just picked an open table. Food only took 7-10 minutes or so to come out, which wasn't bad at all. I ordered the Creekstone Farms® prime brisket ($19), a side of mac and cheese ($5), and a cup of water ($0). Stupid Good BBQ has a fountain soda system, which is where I filled my cup of water. They serve beer here, which seemed reasonably priced from $4 to $8. The only draft beer they had here was Shiner Brock ($5 glass, $18 pitcher). A limited selection of cocktails, liquor, and wine are also available here, also at very reasonable prices (from $5 to $8). When I received my order I was provided a fork but they didn't give me a knife or the free cornbread that's supposed to come with the order; I had to go back to the counter to ask for it. But this wasn't a big deal - all the people who worked there seemed helpful and friendly. I thought the prime brisket was extremely solid. Very good, though wouldn't put it up there with the best I've had in the DMV. One thing that irked me is they didn't have any spicy sauces available, which IMO is an absolute must for any elite BBQ restaurant. I asked one server what the spiciest sauce they had available was, which she said was the Carolina BBQ, but that sauce was very far from "spicy". So I asked another server what their spiciest sauce was; she responded that they don't really have anything too spicy, but that I could try a BBQ sauce not listed on their menu called "Texas Trails" that to her was the spiciest sauce they had. That sauce did have a little kick to it, but wasn't all that spicy either. So was definitely disappointed this restaurant didn't have a true "spicy" sauce. The mac and cheese (which came in the form of gooey shells) I thought was good, though nothing special. Stupid Good BBQ also has a small dessert menu of chocolate bourbon pecan pie and bread pudding, which are made at an affiliated Best Buns restaurant a few doors down from this restaurant. Stupid Good BBQ does have 3 TVs, though this wouldn't be an ideal place to watch sports, especially since they didn't seem to have a bar area. All-in-all, this is a good restaurant, though I definitely wouldn't put it up there with elite BBQ spots in the DMV like 2Fifty and Monk's. Also thought the food was a bit pricy for what it was, though the drink prices I think are pretty reasonable. Expected more given the affiliation with the Great American Restaurants but I'd still rate it as a spot worth checking out. Would grade it in the 3.75 or 3.5 range but rounded up to 4 due to the friendly customer service and because the main prime brisket dish I ate was actually a really solid dish. Will be back again sometime in the future though don't think I'd be making this a regular spot.

We're glad to have another great American restaurant in town! Went on opening night, so of course will update if I go back when it's less crowded. I was not overly impressed with the menu as it seems like you pretty much had to order a la carte for everything. I saw one meal deal where you could add a side and drink for $7, but I'm not a soda drinker, so it seemd like a losing deal for me. Seems like the salads and smashed potatoes are where the most bang for your buck is. Tried the potato with chili and it was yummy. I was surprised at how little meat was served for the two meet option which cost $19. It came with a small piece of cornbread, but that was it, so with additional sides to round out the meal it was about $30. I feel like I could have gone to Mike's and gotten a similar amount of food for less money and full table service. I think you're paying for the experience at Stupid Good, which is fine if fast casual bbq is uour thing. My husband was very impressed with the brisket. I thought everything was good, but after paying $50, and not being super full, I think I'd rather have gone to a different spot. Also, the mac and cheese didn't stand out to me as anything special. It had Velveeta vibes and was good, but not really crave-worthy. Again, glad they're here, but would love to see better prices and more combo options so you can get a little bit more flavor without paying up and up and up.

Shiner on draft! Easy to find parking and good BBQ. I ordered the 2 meats of ribs and the jalapeño sausage with collard greens and macaroni n cheese. The ribs were tender and had a lovely smoked flavor, which was accompanied by the peach bbq sauce. The sausage was also delicious and much better than other bbq places nearby. Not a fan of the shell mac n cheese, with a sauce that was reminiscent of a queso. Still tasty. The collard greens also had thick stems, which meant they had to be cooked longer to make soft and affected the leaf portion. So the flavor was good, but a bit soft in texture. Service was quick, polite, and they also take your tray when done, which was a nice touch. Ambiance is clean and open, while private with booths.

Good but not great, and for those who are familiar with Mission BBQ, I'm not sure it is better. Good: pulled chicken, sausage, cornbread, and baked beans Not so good: smoked turkey Bad: Mac and cheese A good Mac and cheese is a must for a BBQ place. Mushy pasta and velveeta is not a good Mac and cheese. Do better, it's not hard.

Came tonight with high hopes, but negatives outweighed the positives. The good: the cornbread was very nice, light and sweet. Sauces were also good--we liked the Stupid Good and BSB best. Collards also had a lot of flavor, very traditional. The mid: cheddar sausage had good flavor but was mushy and very rich. The bad: all meats lacked flavor. Brisket was either super dry or super fatty, nothing in the sweet spot. Mac and cheese was soupy, green beans were undercooked and oddly flavored. And it's really expensive! Combo meals don't come with sides and sides are not shareable. I'm happy to pay for and travel to good bbq (looking at you 2Fifty), but this has a long way to go. We love GAR, hoping this improves with time.

I'm not surprised that the Mike's American Family hit another home run with their bbq focused restaurant. The service is consistent and the brisket melts in your mouth. This restaurant has become my second favorite restaurant in the Mike's chain. We had the two meat meal, the smashed baked potato with brisket on top, collard greens, Cole slaw, and super tasty pickles!

The setup reminds me of Missions BBQ. I had the ribs, brisket and sausage with greens, mac n cheese and chili fries. Chili fries and greens were the best. Service when ordering was the best and table attendant was very helpful.

Wanted to give a shout out to this place. Top notch on execution and delivery and quality of food. We catered our son's graduation party from here. Our guests raved about the meat and cornbread. Plenty of sauces and choices delivered, as well. Potato salad was great. Thanks !

A new addition to the Great American restaurant chain which we've always enjoyed - this location serves BBQ and is different as you order and pay for your food at a cashier. You find a table to sit and wait for your name to be called to get your food. The BBQ is good and there are six different sauces at the table to enjoy. Ordered the rack of ribs which were good. The pulled pork and brisket were also good. The cheddar sausage was okay. Dishes come served with cornbread and you can order sides. The collard greens and baked beans come with meat. Hate to play the race victim card but there were servers coming around asking about the food and asking if folks need anything. We saw four separate servers coming around but they seem to make a concerted effort to avoid the Asian table. Deducting a point for that. While food was good, I would rather to go to a place that made me feel welcome.

We are huge fans of Great American Restaurants and lucky for us, they keep opening new spots near our place. We've been here a couple of times, each time the food has been great - although expensive when compared to other BBQ joints in the area. Staff is attentive and the place is clean with ample seating. My only complaint besides the price point is that the food is always room temperature at best.