Date Visited: 30 January 2013
Meal: Dinner
Diners: Me, Wendy, & Andy
Experience: On this rainy evening (actually, we were under a flash flood warning!) we decided to visit one of Leesburg’s newest restaurants, The Q Company, which specializes in Texas-style barbeque. They had their grand opening on 17 November 2012, at the former location of Aashiana/Angeethi on Catoctin Circle.
Recently featured in the Loudoun Times-Mirror, owner Mitchell Matzek says “The Q may just do a handful of things, but they do them really well.” The menu features Smoked Beef Brisket, Slow Smoked Pulled Pork, and Smoked Sausage, along with Best BBQ Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Mac & Cheese sides, plus a couple of specialties: Barbeque Baked Potato and BBQ Sundae(!)
The Q Company is a pretty laid-back place, and a sign at the front door tells you to come on in and seat yourself. On this visit, we had barely sat down and our server came immediately, delivering a plate of cornbread and taking our drink orders. Their cornbread is sweet and delicious; Andy called it “superior!”
We then ordered the “For Four” Package which offers several meat and side choices. We chose the Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Best BBQ Beans, Mac & Cheese, and Cole Slaw. In keeping with the simple menu, the Packages are served family style, on trays, which i think adds to the experience and puts the emphasis on the food over the the presentation. Texas-style barbecue comes without any sauce added before serving, so there are several sauces available at the table: tangy Texas red, Carolina-style spicy vinegar, and spicy mustard. There are also several hot sauces available if desired. Andy and I liked the Brisket best, while Wendy preferred the Pork. We all preferred the red sauce for both of the meats. I was also impressed by the BBQ Beans, as they included several kinds of beans, onions, and bits of barbeque (reminded me of Famous Dave’s Wilbur Beans). Wendy said the Mac & Cheese was “creamy and peppery.” The Slaw was cold and crisp, not too vinegary, and a perfect complement to the spiciness of everything else. We found this Package a great option for sampling the Q’s offerings and quite filling; of course the “For Four” should be filling for a party of three!
BONUS: Check out the sign inside the restaurant:
Our overall experience was quite positive, confirming the LTM’s cheery review, and we’re eager to return and try the Smoked Sausage and the Ribs. We encourage you to give them a try and support this family-owned and operated local business.
Location: 17 Catoctin Cir., Leesburg, VA, 20175, 703-777-8767
Web site: http://theqcompany.com/ and http://facebook.com/TheQCompany
Total bill: $43.40 + $10 tip = $53.40
9 comments:
Thanks Jim! We're glad you enjoyed your visit! We try hard and hope to continue bringing traditional fresh everyday BBQ to Leesburg!
We are huge bbq fans so we will definitely give this one a try.
The Q Company rocks the BBQ.
I have enjoying their fare for a few months now.
Sarah and Company are reached out to my HOA and invited us in for a tasting and took very very good care of us.
Everything is great except the Buns. You need to get better Buns. Go and try the Buns at Melt.
Jim,
Gotta agree with you on this one. Went in for a quick bite with the wife and the food was awesome. Plus the service was great and the prices are unbeatable.
We will definitely be back soon!
Tommy G
Really nice and informative blog, keep it up buddy…Thanks for sharing.
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A BBQ sundae… I find that both intriguing and scary at the same time. Haha!
I like how they focused on quality of taste and not on preparation, though it still looks neat despite the simple trays. They may seem to have a limited menu, but with the good food they’re serving, one would definitely go back for more!
Where can we see the entire list?
@ S Kennedy:
You can find a summary of all the restaurants I've visited via the link on the left panel entitled "Spreadsheet with all Restaurants Visited". The direct link is http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p0lGat1pnl0sNFaN_LQVMBg
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