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Wilkes Bar-B-Q Co

3700 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669-4216
757-722-4240
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Ranked #29 of 184 restaurants in Hampton
Cuisines: Barbecue
Most recent review
- 26 Mar 2013
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013 via mobile

The food is really good. I like the fact that this is a locally owned restaurant. There is no place to eat in the restaurant, it is strictly carryout. But that's not a problem because the food is so good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

After being stuck in the Norfolk, VA tunnel for what seemed an eternity, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to Wilkes, in Hampton, which we'd heard about. We arrived as they were closing, but Mr. Wilkes let us in and we let him decide what we'd have. Well, there's no seating, so we waited until we crossed the... More

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Virginia Beach, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Wilkes is as close to a literal hole-in-the-wall barbeque place as you'll find --- just a storefront walk-up on Victoria Blvd, but the best tasting and most generous pulled pork Carolina-style barbeque sandwiches on the Peninsula. Also great coleslaw. Their menu includes barbeque chicken, and a number of sides in addition to the coleslaw, but that's all I've ever had... More

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Hampton, Virginia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The ribs are not good you can fix these ribs at home they are very big an fatty will never return again..the people that voted must not have had good ribs at all..im from the country and these ribs are horrible...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A local treasure for years. If you like Carolina style this is your place. The sweet potato pie is amazing! Take-out at it's best.

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Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This is a take out place only that has been in operation for a very long time. You can order, sandwiches, meals and sides. Generous portions and delicious.

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Hampton, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My wife and I stop by when we're looking for a quick, consistently good BBQ. You can only take-out here but it doesn't really matter. It's a short wait. They have the routine down after all these years. Tried the ribs once too and they were tasty. You can get a side of baked beans and cole slaw. That's pretty... More

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Smithfield, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The food is always fresh and the family who owns the restaurant are always friendly and quick to fill your order. This is a take out restaurant. A great go to for family meals when you just don't feel like cooking.

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Hampton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011 via mobile

Wilkes is no frills, down home cooking like Grandma would make. Only carry-out service. No tables.

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

After a friend recommended Wilkes BBQ, we stopped by there on a recent visit to Hampton. The place is small (very small) and unassuming -- and there is no seating inside or outside. At first glance, one might think this is not the most promising restaurant. But, looks can be deceiving. The food is delicious -- and very inexpensive. Take-out... More

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