It’s a no for me. Baked beans tasted right out of a pork and beans can. Catfish had no flavor and smoked chicken wings are just meh
Food: 2
Jack Rhodes
At first I thought the menu looked a little pricy, but once I got the food I realized it was well worth it. Giant portions and the quality was excellent. Brisket was tender, sauce was amazing. I really like that the Collard greens were not overly seasoned, and the baked beans had amazing flavor. Wish we had this place in Richmond.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tricia Hidalgo
Amazing customer service and suggestions. The food was amazing as always, hot and tasty. Highly recommend this place for a hot meal. Especially on Friday’s for their “Friday Fish Fry”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Best
Decent bbq. Chicken loaded baked potato was a little dry.
Tommy smith
Great buffet on Sundays. Wings, sausage, rib tips, cornbread, potato salad, all of it is 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Elizabeth DiChristofaro
Their food has truly fallen down a big hill! I don’t even think they grill their ribs anymore. I believe they’re put in an oven … absolutely no flavor and they are very fatty. . They don’t even sell rib racks anymore. You have to buy them by the bone.. Their sides seem to be still delicious, but that’s about it. After almost 30 years, I couldn’t be more disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Harold Reeves
Best and favorite place to eat. Service and food are number 1 I recommend this place to everyone. Never had bad food or service. Just wish it was closer to home. What all restaurants should strive to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergio
Decided to try this place based on the rating. Wish I would've taken the extra time to read some of the most recent reviews. I had the same experience...I got the two meat combo and both the ribs and brisket were flavorless, mac and cheese was bland and the dinner roll was just half of a cheap burger bun lol.
When I talked to the Owner Nelson Head about the experience, he was extremely rude and acted offended about my feedback. After talking to him, I understand that nothing is being done to make improvements to food or customer experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Le Swan
I can’t say it was horrible. I’m from the south and this wasn’t our BBQ. The homemade sauces were to watery and barely noticeable. The beans they stuck something into them that gave them a funny taste. The potato salad would make my grandma roll over. The Mac and cheese left me guessing. Cornbread was alright. Sweet tea was good. Did a 2 meat combo. Can’t complain about portions they are really good. Catfish didn’t look real and was really tender and flaky but tasteless. The ribs were really tender and you could taste the smoke but very little else and since they didn’t have any traditional BBQ sauce only watery sauce it was hard to get a good taste to it. The chicken thigh was really tender and fell apart. Didn’t taste bad. The pulled chicken was just that. Dry and tasteless and no good BBQ sauce to help. The sausage was weak and if it’s not homemade then they need to find a new vendor.
The highlight of the place was the friendly staff. Our waiter did an awesome job checking on us and making sure all was well. The bathrooms were clean and even smelled clean. 1 person only so you might have to wait.
Overall. I can’t really say it sucked because this may be how they like north eastern BBQ. But from a southern point of view I’d stay far away and won’t be trying it again.
Thank you staff for being the high point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Marie Smith
Our first time trying the Sunday Brunch, food did not disappoint as always, delicious, my only recommendation is add Fish and dessert on the menu for the brunch, that is all I was missing, the price was very reasonable as well.our service was excellent.
Pretty dang good food! Not the best I've ever had, but still very good BBQ. The ribs are very tender! Fall off the bone tender! The mac & cheese is a bit bland, could use more salt as gets mushy quickly. The pulled pork is very nice! Shreds when pressed with a fork and that's good. Very kind staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
kenkW4282FO
I lived in Woodbridge from 2000 to 2002, and back then, Dixie Bones was my go-to spot for all things BBQ. Over the years, I’ve returned whenever I was in the Woodbridge/Belvoir area, and it consistently delivered—until my visit on September 20, 2025. I ordered online for a 2:30 PM pickup. The cashier was friendly and efficient, but I immediately noticed the place was nearly empty on a Saturday afternoon—a stark contrast to the bustling weekends I remember. At home, my half-rack rib plate, collards, baked beans, chili, and sausage BBQ were disappointing. The ribs lacked the traditional smoke flavor and tenderness, and the sausages were mushy with almost no smoke taste. The chili was fine, but overall, the food tasted almost reheated. Service remains friendly, but the BBQ itself just didn’t hit the mark this time. I’ll give them another try—everyone can have an off day—but something has clearly changed at my old favorite. —Dr. Ken King
Steve Greenlaw
Outstanding ribs & sides. Service can't be beat.
Mary Carroll
What is going on with their customer service? Second time we’ve ordered for delivery with company eagerly waiting, and main item from order is missing. When I called about item, and asked to have it delivered, I was told “I don’t have a driver, you have to come and get it, or wait until you come in the next time.” Your staff made a mistake and you’re making it our problem? First time, shame on you, second time shame on me.
Janet S
Stopped by on our way from Arlington cemetery. Thought we would try this place. Shannon was our waiter and very attentive. Food came out fast and it was great
It’s a no for me. Baked beans tasted right out of a pork and beans can. Catfish had no flavor and smoked chicken wings are just meh
Food: 2
At first I thought the menu looked a little pricy, but once I got the food I realized it was well worth it. Giant portions and the quality was excellent. Brisket was tender, sauce was amazing. I really like that the Collard greens were not overly seasoned, and the baked beans had amazing flavor. Wish we had this place in Richmond.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing customer service and suggestions. The food was amazing as always, hot and tasty. Highly recommend this place for a hot meal. Especially on Friday’s for their “Friday Fish Fry”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent bbq. Chicken loaded baked potato was a little dry.
Great buffet on Sundays. Wings, sausage, rib tips, cornbread, potato salad, all of it is 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Their food has truly fallen down a big hill!
I don’t even think they grill their ribs anymore. I believe they’re put in an oven … absolutely no flavor and they are very fatty. .
They don’t even sell rib racks anymore. You have to buy them by the bone..
Their sides seem to be still delicious, but that’s about it.
After almost 30 years, I couldn’t be more disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best and favorite place to eat. Service and food are number 1
I recommend this place to everyone. Never had bad food or service. Just wish it was closer to home. What all restaurants should strive to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decided to try this place based on the rating. Wish I would've taken the extra time to read some of the most recent reviews. I had the same experience...I got the two meat combo and both the ribs and brisket were flavorless, mac and cheese was bland and the dinner roll was just half of a cheap burger bun lol.
When I talked to the Owner Nelson Head about the experience, he was extremely rude and acted offended about my feedback. After talking to him, I understand that nothing is being done to make improvements to food or customer experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I can’t say it was horrible. I’m from the south and this wasn’t our BBQ. The homemade sauces were to watery and barely noticeable. The beans they stuck something into them that gave them a funny taste. The potato salad would make my grandma roll over. The Mac and cheese left me guessing. Cornbread was alright. Sweet tea was good. Did a 2 meat combo. Can’t complain about portions they are really good. Catfish didn’t look real and was really tender and flaky but tasteless. The ribs were really tender and you could taste the smoke but very little else and since they didn’t have any traditional BBQ sauce only watery sauce it was hard to get a good taste to it. The chicken thigh was really tender and fell apart. Didn’t taste bad. The pulled chicken was just that. Dry and tasteless and no good BBQ sauce to help. The sausage was weak and if it’s not homemade then they need to find a new vendor.
The highlight of the place was the friendly staff. Our waiter did an awesome job checking on us and making sure all was well. The bathrooms were clean and even smelled clean. 1 person only so you might have to wait.
Overall. I can’t really say it sucked because this may be how they like north eastern BBQ. But from a southern point of view I’d stay far away and won’t be trying it again.
Thank you staff for being the high point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our first time trying the Sunday Brunch, food did not disappoint as always, delicious, my only recommendation is add Fish and dessert on the menu for the brunch, that is all I was missing, the price was very reasonable as well.our service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Pretty dang good food!
Not the best I've ever had, but still very good BBQ.
The ribs are very tender! Fall off the bone tender!
The mac & cheese is a bit bland, could use more salt as gets mushy quickly.
The pulled pork is very nice! Shreds when pressed with a fork and that's good.
Very kind staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I lived in Woodbridge from 2000 to 2002, and back then, Dixie Bones was my go-to spot for all things BBQ. Over the years, I’ve returned whenever I was in the Woodbridge/Belvoir area, and it consistently delivered—until my visit on September 20, 2025. I ordered online for a 2:30 PM pickup. The cashier was friendly and efficient, but I immediately noticed the place was nearly empty on a Saturday afternoon—a stark contrast to the bustling weekends I remember. At home, my half-rack rib plate, collards, baked beans, chili, and sausage BBQ were disappointing. The ribs lacked the traditional smoke flavor and tenderness, and the sausages were mushy with almost no smoke taste. The chili was fine, but overall, the food tasted almost reheated. Service remains friendly, but the BBQ itself just didn’t hit the mark this time. I’ll give them another try—everyone can have an off day—but something has clearly changed at my old favorite. —Dr. Ken King
Outstanding ribs & sides. Service can't be beat.
What is going on with their customer service? Second time we’ve ordered for delivery with company eagerly waiting, and main item from order is missing. When I called about item, and asked to have it delivered, I was told “I don’t have a driver, you have to come and get it, or wait until you come in the next time.” Your staff made a mistake and you’re making it our problem? First time, shame on you, second time shame on me.
Stopped by on our way from Arlington cemetery. Thought we would try this place. Shannon was our waiter and very attentive. Food came out fast and it was great
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