Stars: 4.8 out of 5
Pros: Service, Menu, Food, Drinks
Cons: Parking
The week had been long. Nights at work had been mentally exhausting. A break was needed that involved fresh air and a trip OUT of Richmond. So my coworker DM and I decided to go hike McAfee's Knob which meant a trip to Blacksburg. With any tipr to Blacksburg comes a trip to PK's Bar & Grill (PK's Bar & Grill) which is a Blacksburg staple. We rounded up my friends CW and his lovely wife SW for dinner there and mayhaps a drink...
PK's is located on the corner of North Main and Faculty St. on the cusp of downtown Blacksburg. They occupy a giant corner location which has an attached deck. Parking in this area is a bit tricky which is the reason for my star deduction. You can park at the church next door most of the time, but that can be hit or miss depending on church events. With enough patience you can generally find a spot to park somewhere close by if the church is a no go.
PK's has a massive amount of seating, but they still pack to the max on a regular basis. We came on a Tuesday night before students were back in town so we really didn't have much trouble finding a table. Our waitress, Telia, came over promptly and greeted us in a very friendly manner with a giant smile. She had a great and bubbly personality, which is always pleasant to get from restaurant staff. She took our drink orders, told us the specials and left us to study the menu. PK's has a fairly extensive menu covering everything from salads to sandwiches to weekly specials. The pizza at PK's is one of the things they are known for in Blacksburg. They make their dough fresh daily and the same with their sauce. We decided to go with two pies and some wings. Telia came back with our giant beers, took our order and was off to get it made all in a wonderfully pleasant flash of excellent waitressing.
We didn't have to wait very long for our food, maybe 15 minutes. Everything came out at once which was excellent coordination by the kitchen. We had decided to go with a Polynesian (ham, bacon, pineapple, cheddar & mozzarella) and an Italian Stallion (meatballs, Italian sausage & extra mozzarella). The wings we got were hot buffalo (I'm a burn your face off guy, but I tuned it down for the rest of the table). I'll start with the wings. They are big and meaty as all wings should be. They had a great amount of sauce on them, which had great flavor. But they weren't dripping grease or soggy with sauce which was fantastic. Excellent job PK's. On to the pizza. We went with thin crust (mostly because I insisted). I'm not a thick crust fan, I'm sorry I'm not sorry. The crust was crispy and flavorful. It was sturdy enough to hold the massive amount of toppings and cheese that cover each slice. They use just the right amount of sauce, enough to taste it but not so much it leaks all over. Overall, a well made and very tasty meal.
Throughout our meal Telia made sure our drinks were full and that we didn't need anything. As we were finishing up she pro-actively brought us a box for left overs and asked how we wanted the checks. We settled up and then decided to sit at the bar for just one more beer. Famous last words.
The bartender, Pam, greeted us as we sat down and took our orders right away. She answered all of our silly questions (like what do you have on draft & what flavor of Boones Farm do you have) with a great attitude and friendly banter. PK's has an excellent draft beer selection that fits all price ranges from college student to adult. They also have BAM's (Big Ass Mugs) which is truly the only way to go. They also have a wide selection of beers in bottle. You will surely find something regardless of your taste preference. DM was very impressed with Pam's excellent Guinness pour. It really was top notch. While we sat there we also did a Boones Farm race (why the hell not). A few delicious shooters & another beer later and it was time to go. Pam made sure we had all of our cards and made sure we were good to get home. I appreciate that she had concern for our safety.
PK's Bar & Grill is a long-running staple of the Blacksburg food scene. They do things the right way, fresh and affordable. They hire great staff who does an excellent job at making you feel appreciated. Kudos to PK's for that. So, if you are in town for a football game, business meeting, graduation or even just cause you like Blacksburg you need to stop in. You won't be sorry.
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