Hempen Hill BBQ

Awesome experience. Great waitstaff. Awesome bbq platter with different meats with each one having a unique flavor. The wings were spicy and delicious too.

First timer, FANTASTIC PLACE! From the outside it doesn't look impressive but once I walked in, I knew this place was something special. The service was terrific. But the food was definitely the star. I tried the BBQ Trip just to get a sample of as many items I could. I couldn't pick my favorite, it was all amazing. The next time I'm in the area, I will absolutely be back.

Love this place and they make the best collards north of Mississippi. Huge onion rings. Delicious BBQ. Fabulous service. The duck tacos were spectacular. And they even make an excellent Moscow Mule. Can't wait to go back.

Stopped in for a to-go lunch order on a Thursday. Not too busy, but certainly not dead. All of the staff I talked to were super friendly. I ordered the cream of crab soup, the brisket and a quarter rack of ribs. For sides I got the Mac & cheese and the veggie of the day (green beans sautéed in an Old Bay butter).
The soup was delicious and FULL of crab meat- the best I've had in this area. The brisket was delicious, if slightly on the fatty side. The flavor was great, even without BBQ sauce- just enough smokey flavor to be good, but not so much that it's overpowering (I've got a picky eater at home who hates smoke flavor, and he would have still enjoyed this). I ordered the smaller portion, and it came with about 4 good sized slices, and they were tender enough that I used a spoon to cut them. The ribs were cooked well- the meat came off the bone easily and had a nice crust, though they weren't quite as flavorful as the brisket. The Mac & cheese was good, definitely made in-house (unlike a lot of other restaurants), and the green beans were fresh, though a little bland.
All in all, it was a very good lunch and I'll definitely be back, especially for the crab soup and the brisket!

Hempen Hill is a great place place to go when you crave smoked meats and good beer. Their BBQ is delicious, as are their sides and appetizers. They have a great set of rotating taps devoted to craft beers to complement their draft domestics. The "don't miss" menu items obviously include the brisket, pork and chicken. While you're there you should also check out the smoked Mac n Cheese, fresh cut fries, sweet potato bisquits, and the fire roasted salsa and chips. Hempen Hill is very family friendly and the staff seems to enjoy seeing families dine in with their children. Reservations and orders can be placed on their website. Don't hesitate to stop in!