Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que
I-64 W along Rochambeau Dr.
Lightfoot, Virginia
757-565-2955

Pierce's is my must-stop on the way to the Outer Banks. Pierce's BBQ is just north of Williamsburg along the interstate. Follow the bright yellow signs; there are some twists and turns, but you will get there. When you do, make sure you are hungry. The burgers are good but the BBQ is awesome. The burgers also take longer to cook, so place your burger order separate from the BBQ stuff.

Decisions, decisions! I suggest that you get ribs (half or full rack, dinner platter or not), catfish, or BBQ (jumbo, regular, or super). The one combo (1/2 lb BBQ and chicken breast) on the menu does not help me. A good bet is to be with someone that will split meals; say, one get ribs and one get catfish (mix and match to create your own combo).

Opt for the dinner platter when possible. For an extra buck you get fries, slaw, and the omnipresent hush puppies. Drinks are self-serve, so you might as well get the smallest size. The cookies are often good.

Pierce's BBQ has been a Richmond-area fixture for over 30 years. Also check their website: http://www.pierces.com

The only good thing at this place are the BBQ sandwiches. Anytime I tried the BBQ ribs or chicken it wasn't that good. The french fries are the fat crinkly type and not cooked long enough for my taste. They are still kind of white so do what I do when you order the combo, ask for a different side item than the fries.

I have had great success with the ribs, catfish, BBQ sandwiches, and burgers. Never tried the chicken. Sorry that your experience differs from mine. Anyone else?