Smoked From Above is another place to go in Va. Beach for good bbq. They are a family owned business and those are the types that I really like. I still am amazed by the number of good bbq restaurants in Va. Beach. I just never thought of them as a bbq city. Most people, myself included, think of the beach. More and more I look at the beach area when I look for a new place to try.

Where Is Smoked From Above BBQ?

Smoked From Above BBQ is located in Landstown Commons Shopping Center on Princess Anne Rd. They’re in the area I call the food court. It’s located at the Princess Anne Rd. side of the shopping center. When you turn into the food court Smoked From Above will be on your right in the first row of shops.

The Restaurant and Staff:

When you walk into the front door they greet you at the counter where you place your order. We have always been pleased with the girls working up front. Once you place your order you choose your seat. They give you a buzzer so you’ll know when your food is ready and you pick it up at a window. The dining room at Smoked From Above BBQ is a little small but they also have outdoor seating. Inside is kept very clean. The staff keeps a close eye on the tables and cleans them as soon as people leave. They also have some of the friendliest people you can hope for working there. They make you feel welcome and show you that they care about what they are doing. I have never eaten here and not had someone check to see if I was satisfied with my food. They are just really nice to talk to.

What We Ate at Smoked From Above BBQ:

On our most recent visit I really out did myself. I ordered a 4 meat combo platter. You can order a 1, 2, 3, or 4 meat platter. I just had to do it. I picked the Pork, Beef, Sausage, and Baby Back Ribs. For my sides I chose the “Porky” Beans and Brunswick Stew. And just for good measure they threw 4 hushpuppies on top.

Porky Beans and Brunswick Stew at Smoked From Above BBQ.

This time I’ll start with my least favorite for this visit, the Brunswick Stew. The stew that I had was too watery and it really diluted the flavor. I have had it several times before and do believe that this was just a bad batch. Sorry guys. But that’s out of the way now and I can move on. Smoked From Above’s Porky Beans are one of my favorite sides here. They are a little sweet but not too much and they have brisket cooked in with them. They are really good. And I might as well tell you that the hushpuppies rock also. A little corn is mixed in with the batter and it sets them apart from some other places we’ve been to. Very nice touch.

So you may ask, how about the meats? Starting with the Pulled Pork. It’s smoked North Carolina Style and is served with a slight vinegar flavor to complement the pork. As much as I enjoy smoked pork with no

4 Meat Platter at Smoked From Above BBQ.

sauce I still believe that the Eastern NC vinegar taste is my favorite. Ok, so don’t get sidetracked. Next

came the Brisket. It also is pulled like the pork. Some may call it shredded but to me it had the same texture as the pork so I’m calling it pulled. Non the less it’s good as well. They serve it with a little sauce on it but you can add one of their sauces at the table. I like their “Original” sauce on the brisket. Then came the sausage. Wherever Smoked From Above BBQ gets their sausage from, they do it well. It just has an excellent smoked flavor and seasoned very good as well. Use their mustard sauce on it and you got a real treat. Finally, the Baby Back Ribs. They were great this time. I’ve always liked their ribs but this visit they seemed even better. Yes, I was stuffed when I left there, even though I did share a little bit with Tammy.

My Thoughts:

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit this time around. The food was great and the people were wonderful. It’s hard to go wrong with that combination. You really should give them a try. I think you’ll be pleased.

Your Thoughts:

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You can check out their website at: www.smokedfromabovebbq.com

They are also on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/barbecue.ribs.16

Enjoy the ride, good eating and thanks for stopping by.