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!

Great food! The pulled pork was lean and tender, with no excess fat, and there were plenty of…read moresauces to choose from. The sides were just as good. If you're looking for something different from the usual fried seafood around Southport, this is a big win--highly recommend. Also worth noting: there was a steady flow of people coming in for both takeout and dine-in while we were there, which is always a great sign.

Since their opening we have eaten here many times and always enjoyed both the food and atmosphere…read more Food today was certainly not up to par. Both the pulled port sandwich as well as the brisket sandwich were tough, dry and tactless. So much of a change that I inquired as to possible change of ownership only to learn that is not the case. Cashier seemed to be only person in charge and when I complained to her, her attitude was very nonchalant. Based on past visits, we will try again and hope that today was just an off day for cooking staff.

Mediocre service, but the speed at which we got our food was quick. Maybe 5 minutes max. Then the…read moreBBQ sandwich itself was great, along with the best hush puppies I've ever had! For a good price too. I would absolutely recommend this place to any BBQ fans passing by. Best spot for atleast 100 miles!

We wanted a break from the seafood so we drifted over to this place. That wound up being a good…read moremove. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We just beat the rush. There's no a lot of space inside but our booth was comfortable. The place is decorated appropriately for a barbecue restaurant. The place was clean. Our server was amazing. She was talkative and helpful. She recommended the potato salad which was a good idea. We received our orders quickly. Our food was delicious. The barbecue was good. The 1/2 chicken was moist and flavorful. We got our money's worth. I definitely recommend this place.

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.

I was a little hesitant when my husband pulled up to this food truck, but he has some of the best…read morebarbecue we've ever had. The Mac and cheese is pretty epic as well! Huge portions.

Dunn's is our go-to spot for barbecue! While everything is delicious, our favorite is their smoked…read morebrisket sandwich! They pack it FULL of juicy brisket and top with their signature barbecue sauce! (Which you can find at our local Food Lion or Ace Hardware, here in Sneads Ferry!) Also, the owner and his family are lovely people! Which makes it even more special! Great people. Making great food! Do yourself a favor and check Dunn's out! You won't regret it!!

The food and service are top of the scale. Can't wait to go back. And the feeling when you walk in…read moremakes you feel like family or just being at home. We have a lot of Barbecue places around here but this one to my family just feels different in every way.

We called ahead and order was ready. The food was delicious and very enjoyable. Large quantities…read moreof melt in your mouth BBQ. This is a must for every beach vacation.

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.

It's time they update their website and clear out some of the old photos. I specifically came…read morebecause they had a lot of pictures of spare ribs and beef ribs. They no longer serve either one. Perhaps after COVID and the very high prices of beef these days but the menu is really pared down. But here are the highlights. The baby back ribs are meaty and moist with a little too much dry rub (for my tastes). There is a wide selection of sauces, but they are not typical, dinner, and lighter than most BBQ and smokehouse restaurants. The flavors were not canned; they were very authentic and clearly original. The owner seems to work hard to be authentically original. The other thing we tried was the burger because the waitress nearly drooled telling us about it, and several people asked us if we were going to try the burger. The burger was not some skinny smash burger or a pretender frozen patty. This was a handmade, very thick, and juicy burger with tons of flavor. My wife ordered the burger, and it was huge (see my pictures). I might try the burger the next time. We also had Mac and cheese (good, not amazing), collard greens (amazing, not just good), and my wife had fries that reminded us of Five Guys. There was a ton of fries, and they were tasty. We both ate them because there was enough to share. I ordered the full rack of baby back ribs. Some BBQ places seem to be cheating somehow; a full rack has gotten both smaller and less meaty, and I have no problem finishing a full rack at most places, but Tony's was a real full rack! This rack was so meaty that I ended up taking half home, and it made a full meal the next night too! They talk up their banana pudding, but they were out. We split a cheesecake, and it was very good too. We had the plain one. A good cheesecake doesn't need to be drenched in pie filling if it's good. The staff was friendly and several people checked on us, but they were not pushy or intrusive. We did not try the brisket or pulled pork. I really wish they had beef ribs, even if it was only once a week, and the same for spare ribs, perhaps as a special. The prices were higher than we expected, more than we have paid for similar meals at other BBQ restaurants, but it seems all food, and especially meat, costs much more today.

Food was soooooooo good. Highly recommend the pork rinds and pimento cheese dip as an app (kinda…read morespicy) and the burnt ends. Also good fries and ranch (very important to my family lol). The service was nice and personable and everyone was sweet to my young child. It is a small establishment and they had music playing tonight so it was loud but not sure if that's typical , overall great experience and would go again

Great bbq , burnt ends were awesome. Service was very…read moreefficient and pleasant. Definitely recommend the Mac and cheese

In the Carolinas, there are quite a few BBQ joints that fly under the radar because they are…read morelocated in small towns well removed from the interstate. This is one of them. There is no seating inside the building, but take your meal and walk around to the back. Here you will find a truly unique picnic seating. The price point here is superb. $26 bought two trays-- chopped pork with sides of coleslaw and mac 'n cheese, a rib plate (4 bones) with sides of baked and green beans, a sausage link, and two cans of diet Pepsi. The mac 'n cheese, which is an in-house recipe, is one of the ten best that we have so far found in BBQ circles nationwide (346 stops in 35 states) . The coleslaw is neutral, making it ideal to cleanse the palate as you move between different meats. We also liked the beans, especially the green beans. The sausage link had good snap and flavor. and the in-house vinegar sauce really brought the pork to life, but our meat of choice here would be the ribs. Beautifully prepared, with a clean bite and a tasty rub and light sauce, they are simply delicious. So, we strongly recommend that you make the effort to get here ... but go early! We were eighth in line at the opening, and worried that we might miss out because, as is always the case in the universe of small town American BBQ, when it's sold out, they are done for the day.

I did not have the pleasure of visiting this restaurant in person but got to try their food at…read moreFlytrap Brewing's 5 year anniversary event. Southern Smoke BBQ provided free food to the first 500 people, so I can imagine how much work they did to prepare the food. The pulled pork was the best North Carolina barbecue I have had so far. It was so moist, flavorful, and well-shredded. It had enough flavor that did not require additional sauce. However, their bottled vinegar sauce did add an extra oopmh, that I would still recommend adding. Their mac and cheese made with penne pasta was also very good. The pasta was a little overcooked to my taste but I still enjoyed it. It was creamy and packed with cheese. I could eat this every day. The coleslaw was good too, more on the sweeter side, but not overly sweet. Will need to stop by the restaurant next time I'm in the area!

One of the best hot dogs i've ever eaten. Came in with a few…read morefriends and were greeted nicely. 10/10 would come back!

If you like hotdogs, you need to check out Louie's! Located down the street from the Courthouse,…read morethis is a Wilmington institution for a reason. It's a tiny storefront with no indoor seating & very limited space at the counter. Service was no nonsense & efficient. She was very patient with me since there were so many different variations to choose from. The hotdogs were boiled and served on a fluffy bun. My Coastline hotdogs were delicious! The combo came with chips & a fountain drink.