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    Dove's Barbecue

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    DOVE'S BARBECUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jalapeño burger!
    Alanna U.

    Doves Barbecue offers the best food with amazing hospitality. The owner was incredibly nice and made us feel right at home. He shared stories about the food he has made over the years and spoke warmly about his family, who also work there. We were driving through from Raleigh and were excited to stop and enjoy some good barbecue. Doves Barbecue is 100% worth the drive and experience. The jalapeño burger was outstanding--the best burger I've ever had! If you're driving through, you absolutely need to stop and enjoy the atmosphere, great food, and genuine Southern hospitality.

    Hush puppies
    Lupita A.

    Great tasting bbq! My husband for the spicy reaper sandwich and it was delicious! If you're a fan of spicy foods try this!! 10/10 very spicy, it was $7.95 so a little pricy I thought but worth it! Also their homemade TJ fries are great & I'm not usually a fan of breaded fries. The staff was very friendly & the inside of the restaurant was very clean and cozy! Will definitely be back.

    Michael E.

    I had some work in this town which I finished around lunchtime. I inquired with a client for good BBQ and this is where I was sent to. It's very small, in fact it's an extension off the local hardware store. No inside seating, just a picnic table in front. You place your order at a window, pay and wait till it's ready. The menu is a little confusing. It's actually a chalk board on the front of the building. The menu reads " Small BBQ Platter ", or " Large BBQ Platter. Seems like all of there clientele are locals who understand this. To be fair there are better explanations of their BBQ sandwiches. I chose a small platter which was BBQ pork, Cole slaw, fries, and hush puppies. Let me start in reverse. I have never had a hush puppy that I likes, until today. These were light and very flavorful. The Cole slaw was excellent. Fries, these were another story. Actually Kringle fries, you know the kind you buy in the frozen food section of your supermarket?. Very disappointing. Finally, the pulled pork. A generous serving for their "Small Platter", but nothing special. To boot, I had to eat in my car because it was windy and a little cold. The way things have been going for me I'll probably be in North Carolina in the future, but hopefully not in this town. I have 4 stars but should be 3.5. Hush puppies pushing it up a notch. I'm still on the hunt for good BBQ!!!

    Classic pork BBQ
    Brent F.

    Great food, friendly folks and a great place to stop and enjoy BBQ! Menu is fantastic. Have to go back to try the sandwiches.

    Bbq fries slaw
    Amber B.

    We've tried a lot from Doves Ive only been let down once. The first time the lady waited me to get there because she knows we come from Lumberton, to make the collard sandwich so it don't get soggy. Well the only time I was upset was when they made it before we got there. However, their food is so good. You definitely have to stop by whenever you're within 30 miles trust me! They have set hours so just call if you're unsure if they're open.

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    2 months ago

    Awesome food and service I recommend the fried chicken bacon sub for lunch, it's on point.

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    2 years ago

    Doves is a really good hometown restaurant. I have always been satisfied with what I have ordered there. And the prices are very reasonable.

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    12 years ago

    Wife and two small kids. Great place to eat. Fast and friendly service. Great BBQ. Kid friendly. Highly recommend.

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    The first time the lady waited me to get there because she knows we come from Lumberton, to make the collard sandwich so it don't get soggy.

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