Allman's -b-que - Fredericksburg

I was in Fredericksburg for a soccer game and couldn't resist stopping by. I grew up enjoying Allman’s BBQ at their Richmond location, so as soon as I got out of my car, the tantalizing smell of the BBQ brought back a flood of memories. We ordered BBQ with the original sauce, along with mac & cheese, coleslaw, and onion rings to take away. Everything was absolutely delicious!

It’s not what it used to be. We stopped here on our way home from Philadelphia to Richmond around dinner time, and there was only one other couple in the restaurant. Our waitress took our order and brought our drinks and food, but she never returned to refill our glasses. The BBQ was nothing memorable, and the onion rings were just okay. I likely won’t stop here again.

I ordered two meat meals with three sides, a pulled pork sandwich, a kids' chicken tender meal, and a kids' hot dog meal, along with an extra side of fries and four drinks, for around $66 (before tip). Overall, the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. However, there were a couple of issues: they were out of ribs, which seems unusual for a BBQ restaurant, and some of their family meals are only available for takeout, not dine-in. Additionally, one of my kid's chicken tenders wasn't fully cooked (it was still raw and frozen inside), but then again, who orders chicken tenders at a BBQ place, right? So I didn't hold that against them too much. The food and service were really good, and I'll definitely return when I'm craving BBQ—hopefully with ribs on the menu next time!

As a Texan, I typically prepare myself to be let down by barbecue in this part of the country, but I was pleasantly surprised to have one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever tasted. The coleslaw was spot on too. You can enjoy a meal here for less than what you'd spend at most fast food joints, making the prices fantastic. The atmosphere takes you back in time with its charming 50s vibe. The service was excellent as well. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I decided to visit Allmans on a whim, as I had been craving St. Louis ribs. They were delightful—well-seasoned and not overly sauced. I was given all four sauces to taste, and they were all good. However, there were a couple of downsides: six small bones cost $21, and while they may appear substantial in the picture, they were quite lacking in meat. I wouldn't have minded the price if the ribs had been larger. Additionally, there was no bread included with the meal. If the ribs had more meat, I would have happily given it a 5-star rating.