After our wonderful visit to Silwood Soap, her owner Amy suggested we stop by Bridgett's Kitchen. As soon as we mentioned to Bridgett that Amy had recommended her restaurant, she smiled, grabbed her phone, and said, "We have to send Amy a picture!" She took a selfie with me to send to her friend, and honestly, I thought that was one of the most heartwarming moments of our entire trip. It perfectly captured what we've experienced throughout Lexington: local business owners genuinely rooting for one another instead of simply doing business. Now, let's talk about the food. If you're looking for authentic barbecue done right, this place absolutely delivers. The smoked chicken was unbelievably juicy, with flavorful skin and just the right amount of smoke. The brisket burnt ends were another highlight. Rich, tender, deeply smoky, and finished with a generous drizzle of barbecue sauce that complemented the meat instead of overpowering it. Exactly the way it should be. The potato salad was creamy, chunky, obviously homemade, and seasoned just enough to let every ingredient shine. The onion rings were perfectly crisp and light with a satisfying crunch, while the hush puppies were golden, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious. Every side felt like it was made with the same care and attention as the barbecue itself. Every plate that came out of the kitchen looked generous and made with genuine care. This is the kind of barbecue that doesn't need elaborate presentation because the food speaks for itself. Hearty portions, perfectly smoked meats, classic sides executed exceptionally well, and the kind of meal that stays with you long after you've left the table. Thank you, Bridgett, for an unforgettable meal. read more

First time trying it. Ordered the pulled pork plate with onion rings and green beans, also came with some hush puppies. Friend had the grilled chicken salad. Both were happy with our orders. Mine is enough food for three dinners! Will come back to try more. read more

Man, I knew I had to loosen up my big city girl jeans (both literally and figuratively) when the sensational Bridgett herself came out and dunked us with her ball of energy. Our group, admittedly, was a little puzzled by just how damn nice she was at first. But that's just our New York instincts naturally kicking in--we're just skeptical by nature. We heard great things about this place from the locals and knew we just had to eat here (twice, actually), so we knew we made the right choice as soon as we saw a family walk out with bags of food. Bridgett chatted us up all night and was genuinely interested in learning about us big city folks. Man, I have to say...it's been a while since I've had someone come up to me and be so curious about meeting someone who grew up and lives in NYC (because everyone does these days, right?), and it was nice to have that raw curiosity again. Her radiant energy is so damn infectious. Her food is prepared with passed-down recipes from her grandmother. Portions are massive and that is not an understatement. We all got plates with 2 sides and bread and even with our big appetites, most of us only got through halfway or a little more. read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Absolutely amazing BBQ place. Brisket was tender and flavorful and all the sides were fantastic. The service was top notch too; the owner Bridgett personally came out and talked to us after the meal to see how we liked it. Will definitely be going back again. read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Smoked brisket with potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Wow! This is my favorite BBQ in Lexington/Welcome. I had a full rack of ribs with green beans, hush puppies, BBQ bread and coleslaw. My sister friend had the fried okra and smoked brisket French dip- both of these items were fantastic, also. Restaurant was clean, nicely decorated, and staffed with friendly helpful servers. I am very pleased with my entire dining experience at Bridgett's and will be returning. read more

Friendly staff . Busy at lunch. The food is really good. I got the grilled chicken salad . FIL got smoked sausage, potatoe salad, okra..We got take out. read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Bridgett's - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

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The food was served very hot. We ordered the smoked turkey platter with two sides--collard greens and fried okra. Also the pulled chicken sandwich and the brisket sandwich. All were very flavorful. The turkey was juicy and a generous portion. The collards had some large fatty chunks a bit off-putting, but the flavor was true southern style. The fried okra was greasy, probably due to an over-used fryer. But the cleanliness and friendliness made the place a real find. We would come back if we lived here. The place was filled with locals--always a good sign. I didn't like that the bathrooms were right next to dining tables, but there was no way to fix that. They are large enough for handicap access--always a plus. read more

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The food is great and friendly service. The prices are very good too. It's simple but cozy.

Food and service were great. Bridgett is an amazing owner/host! All 3 of us highly recommend Bridgett's Kitchen. Thank you!! Oh, and the Butterscotch Delight dessert was delicious!! read more

The food was retty good. The Mac n cheese was the best part. Nice staff but the cashier didn't even greet us... weird.

110/100!!!! Their turkey is not dry in the slightest, Mac and cheese the best, & the BBQ beans came out hot and amazing smoky flavored, my drink was refilled every minute to the point I had to tell them no more, I've never had that level of service at such a well put together restaurant. read more

Bar bbq in Lexington by far! Prices are great and selection is extensive. I've been multiple times and gotten 4 different dishes and they have all been solid every time. Will continue to visit! read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

We love Bridgett's! Always feels like going home for a fantastic meal! Service is always so amazing. You feel like family right away.

I attended Bridgett's kitchen one afternoon after attending a wine festival. We were starving, and needed food quickly and that's what we got! The green beans were so well seasoned with a kick to them. The meatloaf was nice and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. Bridgett was so kind and she came outside to talk to us and when one of our friends caught a cramp she went and got pickle juice etc to help him out. They were some of the kindest individuals and the staff was exceptional read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Food and service were impeccable, prices were unbeatable, taste was unbelievable. Sweet potato casserole is worth the drive for me. 10/10 recommend. read more

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What a lovely little spot in Lexington. We came to town for the annual BBQ festival, turns out there's not a lot of options at the actual festival! We decided to walk around downtown and we stumbled across Bridgett's. So charming, delicious, and the definition of southern hospitality. We met Bridgett and her husband, they are a hard working small business duo! The food was served quickly, it was delicious, and staff were very attentive. Highly recommend we will definitely return if we make it to Lexington again! :) read more

We visited this restaurant at 6pm the first Friday in October. There was one table left and open seating outside. I got a single smash cheese burger and my wife got smoked pulled pork. Our other guests ordered the smoked brisket to share. The service was fast and friendly and the sweet tea was perfect. I've never had smoked pork or beef. I noticed the outside of the meats were completely black. I tried a piece of it and it had the consistency of wet cotton. I'm not sure if it was meant to be eaten. The meat itself was very dry but did have a distinct smoked flavor. My smash burger was good and so was a side of okra. Their signature offering is the brisket but it was too unusual for me to try it again. I plan on returning and trying the chicken. read more

I am not mad about this BBQ. It feels like one of those places where everyone that works there, albeit server, chef or owner, actually has a passion for what they are involved with. The demographic was in line with the general census population for the area. Sweet potato side was more of a sweet pudding but not complaining. The meats made sense. read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - 2 meat combo - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

So their motto is "come in as a stranger and leave as family" and I must say they own up to it. The food was great there service well let's just say I wasn't sure who was our waitress due to everyone coming to us making sure our drinks were topped of and or if we needed anything along with asking us "how everything was" surely made the difference. In these times one is not sure wether or not folks will be welcoming or not and everyone was very was, thank you. Will be coming back on our next visit. It was a humbling experience and super tasty! read more

Great food, great service! Located in the heart of the coolest little city. We had the Brisket sandwich, burger, fries, hush puppies, Mac n cheese, and sweet potato casserole. Amazing! Great sweet tea too. The owners chatted with everyone - the atmosphere was friendly. It was a wonderful experience. read more

Finally stopped to experience the talk of the town. Saturday lunch was a busy time and loved hearing the orders called out to the kitchen staff. The servers were super nice and attentive. Overall atmosphere was of visiting your friend's home. We ordered smoked brisket plates with the smoked mac n' cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, hushpuppies, and bread. The smoked mac n' cheese is decadently delicious. It's creamy and the smokey cheese flavor brings it over the top. The hush puppies were full of seasoning with the perfect outside crunch. Beans and slaw were good sides to round out the meal with different flavors and textures. The brisket was so tender and full of that slow smoked essence. They have 3 BBQ sauces on the table; we preferred the sweet. The sweet tea is really good. The amount of food for the price was quite reasonable, as we sat for lunch but now we will have the leftovers for our dinner tonight. Seeing the food other patrons ordered looked really good, so I do believe we'll be back to try more of their menu. read more

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The absolute best! Talk about awesome sides too! You won't be disappointed. The BBQ, sauce choices, Mac, sweet potatoes are our faves!

Food was excellent. Met the owner and she is super friendly. A bit pricey but what isn't these days?

Oh my word!! The brisket sandwich was amazing! So much tender, delicious brisket! I'm drooling just thinking about it. Service was good. Atmosphere is like a diner and pleasant. Will eat there again. read more

The service was friendly and quick. The Burnt Ends were some of the best I've ever had. The owner is friendly and engages in conversation with her customers. read more

The service is ALWAYS prompt and amazing!!!!! The food is always hot and very very delicious and tasty, and never comes out wrong. All of the staff treats you like family and the owners will check on you frequently as well as the waitresses to make sure you're taken care of! This is true southern hospitality and great food! read more

Super cute inside! Love the decor! Amazing owners and staff. Delicious food! We ordered the burnt ends and the brisket. Oh so good! Juicy, tender and full of flavor. Can't wait to go back! read more

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First time visit Sat 01/26/2025 about 12:45pm. Nice charm - packed house but found a 2 seater for my wife and me. Prompt service - menu has great variety - Delicious Food! Potato Salad is off the hook. We have our next trip planned. read more

Bridgett and her husband Dale Evans have just opened a restaurant in Lexington NC. just below the Davidson Co.Courthouse.Bridgett's offers Smoked meats. Brisket,pulled pork or chopped by the sandwich or the pound.Smoked Turkey,Smoked meatloaf.Another option is smoked Sausage.We met our son and his girlfriend there last week for lunch and they had a crowd.Luckily two empty tables where available as we got in the door.My wife chose the pulled turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato. I had the pulled pork salad.My son a chopped sandwich and what looked to be hand cut fries.His girlfriend chose the smoked meatloaf but had to settle for the Brisket.They didn't have the meatloaf on the menu that day. As our food came out as with any new eating establishment we all kept watching what others were eating to see what to get on our next trip.My pulled pork salad was good.My wife's smoked Turkey sandwich came with a side of red potato salad.The brisket was spot on.Bridgett's has two bottles of sauce on the table,one is a sweet the other spicy.Definitely looking forward to our next trip.Friday is BBQ chicken.Sides are smoked mac&cheese,sweet potatoes,potato salad,green beans.Desserts are seasonal. read more

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Do not plan on going here today 10/26, my daughter and I drove 30 minutes here today to eat lunch after her cheerleading game. You can't even park, their Facebook page and website does not tell you that you can't park in their parking lot without paying $10 due to a festival that's going on in town. Theirs no point for them to even be open today if they're just booking out their parking lot to people attending a festival and not for their customers. Failed communication on their part. read more

Delicious! Both the owner and her daughter were so very helpful. Of the meats, only the meatloaf was off limits. The sausage was not house made, but they said known celiacs had eaten it with no ill effects (the owner is celiac). I happen to love smoked turkey and was given 2 large thick slices. The sauces were excellent and all were GF. I had creamed potatoes and green beans for my sides. We hadn't eaten since early morning so I got a full meal, but the sandwiches can be made with gluten free buns and they also had gf sliders. In fact I ordered two gf slider buns to go to use while we are traveling. So friendly and the food was great. read more

Husband and I had supper here tonight for the first time. Ate outside because it was so crowded. Ambiance outside was very pleasant. The food was out of this world! Had to be some of the best service we have experienced in a long, long time! All the servers kept coming by to check on us. Even the owner came by and thanked us for dining there and asked where we were from....like wow!! She even came back as we were leaving and thanked us again! This will definitely be on our list of favorites....nice job Bridgett and company read more

After hearing several things about Bridgett's Kitchen, I decided to give it a go last Saturday while in Lexington, NC. I was not greeted when I walked in but I found myself a seat & began browsing the menu. Being married to a pit master myself, I always love to give the burnt ends a try. I tried the Mac & cheese, along with greens. I'll have to say the portions of the burnt ends were a little disappointing for the price, though I've had higher ones. They were on the dry side & tight. I found nothing special about the sides and didn't finish my plate. The sauces were thick, with more of a tomato paste presentation. I'll have to disagree on that slogan on that menu, "Come as a stranger, leave as family". It was quite obvious that you had to be a regular to engage in any conversation. Although "Bridget" asked several people how the food was, I was never asked. I did hear her explain in great detail to the table beside of me that she used veal in her meatloaf at home but couldn't afford to do that at the restaurant. Hey, I get that wholeheartedly. We can't do things in our restaurant that we can do at home! I didn't appreciate having to wait to pay while the conversation continued after being ignored. I do understand how it is in small towns. Blessings to the owners. read more

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Excellent food at a reasonable price. Bright and clean. Wonderful family vibe and customer service was exceptional. Will visit again. read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Got the $35 family special with the 2 pt sides to go. Everything was to die for down to the bbq bread. I don't usually review places but this place is absolutely review worthy. Not many places get the coleslaw on point. Will be coming back soon! read more

Bridgett's Kitchen - Pulled pork, green beans, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, & bbq bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

The White Cheddar Jalapeno Smokes Sausage link is so good..... The staff is absolutely amazing. Danielle out did herself with our orders and Bridgett the owner came out and hooked us up with their amazing sausage. read more

This is a great little local spot. Everyone there is super friendly and Bridgett will most likely check on you at your table. The food is always on point and the meats....perfect! Originally from Texas, I love a good brisket and they have it here...try it!! Burgers, dogs, bbq, salads.... Glad I live within walking distance. read more

First trip on 3/14/2024. Cannot think think of a single complaint. Food arrived promptly, ample portions, and the attention to detail: scratch-made potato salad, smoked Mac and cheese, and hush puppies. The smoked meat loaf and pulled chicken we excellent. We'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

Delicious home cooking. Kind staff, even when they are busy! Fried okra, smoked pulled chicken with choice of BBQ sauce.

I don't know what happened but everything was Nasty tonight but the slaw.. We come here all the time..