Route 60 Barbeque Market — Restaurant in Williamsburg

I visited on an early Sunday evening to get a relatively quick meal before heading back home after a long weekend in Williamsburg. A handful of customers were ahead of me in line, so I thought I could get in and out in a fair time which turned out to be correct. The online menu offered a chuck roast which I was told was not in the menu since they stopped serving that protein after re-opening recently. I pivoted to a classic pulled pork sandwich along with a fried catfish platter with pinto beans and collard greens for sides. I added some peach cobbler as an impulse buy. They do not have unsweetened iced tea to which I am accustomed at other places. These folks know their meats! The hot sandwich had enough pork for a sandwich and a half, was properly sauced, and had great flavor and juiciness. A great value in and of itself. The hot catfish had good crunch and seasoning from the coating and a moist, flaky fish to enjoy. Portions are generous, so again great value! The two sides were thankfully not over seasoned with good taste. A greater quantity would be appreciated. The cornbread lacked the buttery corn flavor I like and was a touch sweet for my taste. The cobbler at the end needed more time in the skillet/oven before serving and again a slightly bigger portion for the money. Service was friendly and helpful for ordering and serving. The person who took my order checked on me as I was finishing to assure I had a good experience. All in all I would absolutely go back for more savory offerings from this place and encourage others to...

I really hate to write this post and even waited until the next day to collect my thoughts before sharing. My mom asked for BBQ, so we decided to come here. While the food itself was tasty, the experience was overshadowed by something that should never happen in a dining area.

During our meal, I noticed a very large roach moving through the dining room. I immediately brought it to the attention of a server, who ended up killing it. What concerned me most was the lack of urgency or concern from the staff—it felt as though this was not an unusual occurrence. Another diner near me, who hadn’t even taken a bite of his food yet, pushed his plate aside and asked to leave. The server’s response to him came across as dismissive, almost as if to say, “what’s the problem?”

The reality is, if there’s a roach that large in the dining room, it raises questions about where else they might be. To make matters worse, when I left, I mentioned the issue directly to someone who appeared to be a manager or owner. His reaction was surprisingly nonchalant. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the seriousness of the situation, and no kind gesture extended to try to make things right.

While my mom and I still paid for our meal, I walked away feeling very disappointed. Cleanliness and customer care are non-negotiable in the restaurant business, and unfortunately both...

This place was awesome. The person working the cash register was super friendly and welcomed me after asking if it was my first time there (which it was). After ordering, my food came out really quick. I got the Platter #1 which came with a meat and 2 sides. The 1 lb pork was really good, and the Mac and cheese and route 60 fries were phenomenal. The fries were actually the best part of my meal. They were really crisp and fresh. I also ordered an order of 1/2 lb of brisket, which was also delicious. They provided numerous buns for the meal and their sauce on the side was also great.

A few improvements I’d like to see. The sauce was pre-provided on the meats, which I felt took away from the taste of the meat itself. Still good, but I felt the sauce on the side was enough. Also, the menu platters are difficult to determine what actually comes with the order. As a new customer, the menu was very overwhelming with the way it was organized. Last but not least, if smoked flavor is what they’re going for, which I believe it is, I’d have the meats smoked a little bit longer, and the moistness of the pulled pork come strictly from the smoker. It had the flavor of a Texas style bbq, but the texture of Nc style bbq.

Overall, a really good restaurant. I look forward to...