Shawn’s BBQ opened in Culpeper thanks to the foundation that had been built with early supporters. The Warrenton location followed in 2015 and Fredericksburg in 2018.
In the end, the secret to great barbecue isn’t much of a secret, Shawn said. Get the food right, and the customers will come. Except, as he learned from his mom’s catering business, serving food is also about serving a piece of yourself to others.
Shawn’s Smokehouse BBQ is a family affair. Wife Magdalena—or “the real Shawn” because of all she does in the kitchen—and his five children all contribute their own flourishes to his barbecue story. Shawn’s name might be on the restaurant, but his entire family is invested in what it means to be the local spot for great barbecue.
Based on 355 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
251 W Lee Hwy #189, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 317-5692
Website:
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday |
12–8 PM |
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Reviews
PASCAL WATWAT
A great American grill experience! The briskets are tasty, ribs are not as expected, but the Burnt ends are phenomenal; it’s a must! They have a delicious selection of sauces. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is energetic. We enjoyed our experience there.
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S Gomez
The atmosphere was very laid-back, clean, and classic BBQ style. Features like Taco Tuesdays, and Fish Fry Fridays make you want to come back just to try especially after you have their brisket or ribs. A variety of BBQ sauces to choose from and sides that have a bit of a twist to them, like coleslaw with a hint of coconut. Don’t knock it til you tried it. It’s dang good. They do provide catering options. The seating is limited but they have two tables that do seat 6 which is nice when you have a larger group than 3/4. I do suggest that you just order your food for carryout even though you will be dining in. This way all the food is in takeout containers for your leftovers. You certainly don’t want to leave anything behind and this makes it easier on you trying to get the right sized container or lids for your food. I look forward to many more visits.
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Lee M
Wow! I was shocked and impressed! The barbecue has a delicious smoke that isn’t overpowering. The meat is pulled – not chopped – which upholds the texture. Just a half pound of pulled pork comes with a bun and slaw. Their slaw is the perfect acid/sweet/salt combination! The wings were big, juicy and flavorful. Definitely a great value. Will drive an hour just to eat here.
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Dawn Topper
I placed a catering order for an event on June 10. Emmy was very helpful as I called several times inquiring about the food, changing my order, and changing the headcount. Thank you Emmy for your assistance and patience with my order.
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Jackie Westberg
We used to love coming here one evening a week and never again. The last 3 times we were there the Mac and cheese was not cooked right and the meal was just not worth the money. They need to retrain their staff
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Seth Dickey
Very good food! I shared a junior plate (feeds 2) and was very impressed with the tenderness of the food and tastiness overall. Ribs were a bit dry but the brisket was absolutely amazing. Some of the best BBQ in town no doubt.
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Laura Smith
Quantity was very small for the price. Talked to young lady at counter, who told us manager would call, but he never did. Always disappointing when business doesn’t follow through as expected.
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Dori Roberts Stewart
My family used Shawn’s Smokehouse to cater our party. Everyone loved the food. We ordered the brisket, sliders, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and macaroni and cheese. I would recommend their catering. They were on time and brought what we needed for the party.
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Chris B
The young lady who took our order today was so welcoming and friendly! Food and service was great and I highly recommend this location!
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Amy Russo
Finally a BBQ restaurant that knows how to do it! We came to Shawn’s for lunch on a Sunday and ordered the Smokehouse Sampler Jr. There was so much food!! The brisket was my favorite. It was tender and moist. The chicken, pork, and ribs were also delicious. The meat on the ribs just fell right off. Oh! The cornbread, the cornbread! I’ve never had cornbread so delicious and moist, definitely not dry. At each table there are several bottles of different BBQ sauces. I really liked the Sweet & Sassy Sauce. Let’s talk prices. I’ve been to various BBQ restaurants, and for the amount of food we ordered at Shawn’s, I was expecting it to be $50-$60. That was not the case. I believe our platter and 2 soft drinks ran $30! Seriously, you can’t beat that! The restaurant was clean, temperature was comfy, and staff very friendly. We will definitely be back!
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