Ok we didn't go in, we kept calling but no one answered the phone so we called the other location…read more They said yes they are open. I was after two specific things they say they offer so I asked about them before making the drive out. The person on the phone indicated they had not offered either item since before COVID. I asked why the menus still indicated they had them and he said they just had never gotten around to updating anything. COVID was years ago now. That made me question how well they were doing other things with no reviews in a long time. Then on another site someone complained when they came they were being disrespectful to the flag (I did not see it, just read about it), but we live in Navy and Marine territory and I found it disrespectful to the people they want as customers and to whom I very much respect. The great reviews were from 1-2 years ago and then nothing. Which makes me wonder why?

Another fantastic meal at Backroads Smokehouse. This off the beaten path spot is 100% with the…read moredrive. I always get great size portions, quality food and excellent service. Some of the best smoked meats in eastern NC.

We're doing a road trip with the family from Philly to Miami and wanted a nice dinner spot. Quick…read moregoogle search and this amazing restaurant pops up. First, about a 10-15 min detour from 95, free parking, cute little area with restaurants and a hiking trail. Restaurant is beautiful. Staff are efficient and friendly. Made great recs. Food is fairly priced and most importantly delicious! The owners are at the restaurant, the chef Ed, who's also from Philly! Came out to speak to us. His wife Yalem is beautiful and brought us to our table. We would highly recommend to anyone! I'm going to have to come back because they sold out of the peach crisp :(

We made a reservation weeks in advance and got seated without any problem when we got here. It was…read morea very busy Sunday lunch time during the graduation season. Ambiance was casual. They have a big space though there are also a lot of chairs and tables around. Food was good. The brisket was tender. Options for sides include mac & cheese, collard greens, string beans, broccoli, Spanish rice, potatoes au gratin, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit salad, corn bread, yams, french fries, etc. The coleslaw and baked beans were also good. For desserts, we enjoyed the bread pudding and peach cobbler. Would have given this place a 4/5 for food but service was really bad. Food took a long time to be served. This we understood because it was really a busy day. Because the cloth napkins smelled like rancid oil, we just asked for paper napkins. This took ~30 minutes before we got some. We also asked for some condiment. Since no one was checking on our table, we had to stand up and approach one of the staff to follow up on this, not once but twice but some vinegar never came. Though our server Gracie acknowledged and apologized for the bad service, service was still crappy and disappointing.

Got my order wrong to start but quickly corrected. Had the brisket and ribs. Brisket was really…read moregood. Some clean nice slices but there was a thicker less lean piece. Ribs were ok. White slaw was tasty and the hush puppies with cinnamon butter were great. The sweet sauce was my favorite Careful where you seat since condensation drips from ceiling

The Smoke House at Monkey Junction, 5120 College Road in Wilmington, is a must-visit for BBQ…read morelovers. As someone picky about brisket and pulled pork, I was thrilled with their December special: a half-pound of pulled pork with two sides for just $7.40. The pork was perfectly prepared, tender, and flavorful, complemented by their in-house sides and Sweet Southern sauce. Counter service was friendly and efficient, and the dining area was clean and spacious. It's a bit tucked away--look between McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, then left into the smaller strip. I'll definitely be back when visiting Wilmington again. Highly recommend!

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!

Food was alright but a little dry, the sauces on the table were good but some were unlabeled so it…read morewas a guessing game of what you were using. Lots of indoor seating, and they are accommodating for large groups. Our server was nice but neglected to tell us about the pre applied service charge so we unknowingly tipped 50 % for mediocre food.

The food was amazing: beef brisket, pork belly, jalapeño sausage as the meats. Mac n Cheese,…read morecollards, cucumber salad, beets, broccoli salad & twinkie for sides. Banana pudding, blueberry cheesecake, nutter butter cheesecake for dessert. Love the service , need to get there early people are lined up around 10am, restaurant opens at 11am. Order at counter, pickup order at end of counter, outdoor seating great place to get a meal. Great place to go.

Drove in from Wilmington for this bbq…read more Pros: - clean establishment - friendly staff - quick service - outstanding brisket, jalepeno sausage, collards, green beans, cornbread, and mac n cheese. Cons: - dry and tasteless whole pig (pulled pork) - numerous items were sold out (turkey, burnt ends, and the peach glazed burnt ends) within 2.5 hours of opening, yet they remained on the digital menu screen. - tight parking spaces. If you have a full size truck or suv, you might have a tough time. Recommendations: - increase the quantity of specialty items made on a given day - the sauces were meh. - update the menu to reflect what is currently available. We waited in line 15 minutes and had everything picked out to order. When we got to the counter to order, that is when we were notified what was sold out. This delays the line because all patrons then have to look and decide on what to get instead.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and found they had a lovely buffet with all our southern faves. Even…read morethough we decided on the buffet, the service was amazing from hot fresh hush puppies to topped off drinks with to go cups. The food was great, yummy bbq, outstanding fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes with cream or brown gravy, vegetable sides and of course banana pudding or cobbler for dessert. Really good menu which we'll definitely be back to try. This is our new favorite local restaurant. Relaxed country vibe and comfortable decor...

Everything I've ordered here is so good. The staff is great. They are professional and friendly…read more Great food and great people. I always have to get their fried pickles to start. Absolutely love their catfish.

Always looking for new places to try for lunch when visiting my parents in Leland, and now I have a…read moreBBQ place to add to the list. This restaurant space has been here a while, under various guises. Now it houses Leland Smoke House, a worthy addition to the ever-expanding commercial sprawl along the I-17 corridor. Walking in, you are immediately assailed by the delectable smell of smoked meats. It's a wide, cavernous space with plenty of seating, both tables and booths. Order at the counter, pay, then grab your drink and find a table. You get a place card holder with a name of a famous cowboy, to help the make sure the right food is delivered to the correct party. Tables are equipped with napkins and a carousel of sauces with a helpful description of each one. There's sure to be one for just about every palate. The drink nook has a variety of sodas and fruit drinks, and of course there are large containers of iced tea, both sweet and unsweet. This iced tea would make any Southern grandmother proud. Delicious on a warm February afternoon. Food favorites: the pulled pork; smoked chicken (dark meat); green beans and collards. My husband and mom liked the hushpuppies, which are served with a cinnamon honey butter dipping sauce. Restrooms are spacious and spotless, and the staff are personable and efficient. My only complaint was the music - the setting seemed perfect for country western, honky tonk, or bluegrass, but mediocre rock music came blasting out of the speakers. A missed opportunity to create real ambiance. Still, they have outdoor seating, so that's where I'll be next time I find myself at Leland Smoke House on a pleasant, sunny afternoon.

I ordered a beef sandwich with a side and drink. $14.40. So I sit there and wait and finally got my…read morefood. Go to get some bbq sauce and guess what??? They are out of original. Had to just get up and leave. What a total waste of nearly 15 dollars. Can't eat a dried out sandwich with nothing on it.

Portions are good, food is great. Can't go wrong with the Southwest Brisket egg rolls. Pork BBQ and…read moregrilled cheese brisket sandwichs were also delicious! Would definitely return next time I'm here.

Was looking for good NC bbq and was disappointed in this recommendation. Ordered large variety of…read moremeats and sides: Prime rib burnt ends were fire! Delicious, moist and flavorful. Pulled pork was very wet... couldn't detect any smoke just overwhelming amount of sauce. Chicken bites were just very lightly smoked chicken, little flavor and white sauce was very bland. Brisket was dry and not very flavorful. Sides much better-- Mac and cheese , rice snd corn bread delicious.

This was my second visit to Midwood, and may have to be a regular stop on my visits to Raleigh!…read more I ordered the half slab, with mac and cheese. Both were delicious. I had the bacon wrapped jalapeños for an appetizer. They too were very tasty! My half slab included some hush puppies and a cucumber salad. They were also very good. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere!

To be fair, we got here a little more than an hour before closing, which is usually a big no-no for…read moremost BBQ places. We had just landed in North Carolina and wanted to try some authentic NC BBQ fresh off the plane. As soon as we walked in, I told my wife, "This place reminds me of Mission BBQ back home"--nothing special, just a chain dressing up the BBQ experience. Unfortunately, I was right. The burnt ends were mediocre, and the half chicken was so dry I couldn't even finish my beer. Instead, I asked for two more cups of water. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was super friendly and personable. Honestly, he was the best part of the BBQ joint--other than the pickles. Yelp recommended this place and another soul food spot up the street. Next time, I'll go with my gut instead of trusting the stars.