Here are the rec’s from our loyal group of foodie-librarians. You can search the listings by state, type of sauce, type of food, or the ASERL institution where the recommendation originated — almost anything. You’ll find a few spots that have been recommended more than once: Check out each description to get the inside scoop from multiple barbecue lovers. ENJOY!
Cuz’s Uptown Barbeque
15746 Gov George C. Peery Hwy
Pounding Mill, Virginia 24637
VA
https://www.cuzs.com
Nearby University: Virginia Tech
Approximate distance from Virginia Tech: More than 10 miles
Description:
Anyone from Southwest VA or anyone else in the world who has eaten at Cuz’s Uptown BBQ or just “Cuz’s” (as it is known locally) is quite an experience for many reasons. The restaurant itself is housed in an old barn that sits just off route 460 in Pounding Mill (or as many refer to as, Pounding Thrill). Once you enter the restaurant, nearly every wall is covered with abstract art, decorations, and a collection of items from around the world. My brief description doesn’t do it justice how unique and different Cuz’s is in terms of the food offerings and decor of the place.
From their website: ” Cuz’s Uptown Barbeque has been around for 44 years, serving simple great food to the people of Southwest Virginia and to visitors from all around the world. Our menu spans the globe, from Indonesian satays to Mexican fish tacos to fried squash blossom grown right on our farm. The restaurant is best known for our pit smoked prime rib, giant steaks, fried catfish, crab cakes, and much much more….”.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Cheese Egg Rolls
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Beef, Fish/Seafood, Ribs, Brisket, Thai Seafood Curry, Crab Cakes, Acapulco Filet
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Vinegar, Red/Tomato
Other:
Locally owned, Black/Minority owned, Woman owned, Wheelchair / ADA accessible