I'M A BIG FAN! On…read moreour first visit, we tried the chicken, pulled pork and brisket. Our sides were baked beans and green beans. Everything was really good with the stand outs for us being the chicken (smoky all the way to the bone, the brisket and green beans. I spoke with Pitmaster Rashad and he was cool! Self taught BBQ Maestro after time in the military. He offers a veteran discount to those of us who served. I'll definitely be back and recommend them to all my friends.

This business is located in a shopping plaza with shared parking. Several large tables are inside…read morefor dining in after you place your order at the counter. The staff was friendly and provided positive interactions and follow-up. Smiths offers a variety of food options such as brisket, ribs, greens, and smoothies. They offer daily specials and their menu can change daily or when items sell out for the day. I arrived approximately 30 mins after they opened and was disappointed to learn that the smoothie I wanted to purchase was already sold out for the day. For my meal I ordered a wing platter with Mac & cheese, baked beans and a blueberry muffin. The muffin was good and the mac was different. It was a little sweet but not terrible. The baked beans and wings were good.

I found this place on Yelp and had to give it a try. Tiny place with almost no seating to eat in…read morebut we took it to go. The staff are all amazing... super helpful explaining the menu and favorite options highlighted. The food was amazing. I highly recommend everything we had. It was my first experience having collard greens so I have nothing to compare them to but WOW they were delicious. The corn bread was over the top yummy too. We had sausage and rib tips too. We will definitely be back. Yummy and again the staff/owner were delightful.

Once again, I am always willing to give restaurants a chance to prove me wrong... and once again,…read morethey have failed. My motto is simple: if you can't see the smoker and smell the smoke, the BBQ is going to be bad. This place is no different. My family ordered the pork belly burnt ends, pork ribs, chicken Philly, and smoked mac and cheese. Let's start easy--the mac and cheese. My grandparents used more salt and pepper in their mac and cheese than this place did. The only ingredients seemed to be noodles and cheese. What happened to flavor? Spices? Maybe some paprika, cayenne pepper... jeez, something. However, as a bit of a warning sign, the mac and cheese had more wood smoke flavor than anything else they served. Next, the ribs. Some people believe in the 3-2-1 method--I'm not a fan, but it can work. These people must believe in the 1-2-3 method: 1 hour smoked on a Traeger, 2 hours wrapped, and 3 hours cooked on high heat in the oven uncovered. That's the only way I can figure out how you end up with jerky-dry ribs. Not only were they dry, they didn't have any flavor. The chicken Philly was dry--my wife hated it. The pork belly burnt ends actually looked great--nice cube size, good presentation--but biting into them was a different story. Chewy, bland, and dry. I honestly don't know how you manage to do that with pork belly. Really disappointing experience overall.

What does Prime look like on a Sat morning? I'll tell ya... a line that snakes out the door and…read morearound the patio. Don't worry, the wait is long, but it isn't that bad. While on our hour + wait, we made friends with the people to the front and back of us, we were served some awesome beer off the tap by the owner, and we get to smell the illustrious smoky aroma that makes this bbq so famous. Service is always top notched. If you're really lucky, the servers may slip you a tender sample of brisket while you make you final decisions on the cut of meat you want for your meal. And then you get to sit down with your plate. Was it worth the wait? Oh, most definitely!!!

My wife and I drove 8 hours to Raleigh and made sure the very first place we stopped was Prime, and…read moreit was everything we hoped for! Five minutes after jumping in line we were offered a free beer which hit the spot on a 90 degree spring day. We've hit a number of barbecue spots all over the country so I don't say this lightly but their pork ribs were the best I've ever tried and if you go on a Saturday make a point to try the whole hog lechon! Huge thanks to Marcus & Chris for the southern hospitality!

This is good barbecue and a fun place but pricey. I think this is the most I've spent for counter…read moreservice barbecue ever. Having said that the brisket is very good it's tender and flavorful and I enjoyed it very much. I got fried okra as a side and it was solid as well. The sauce is here are typical Carolina and therefore vinegar based. Those are usually not my favorite, but these were pretty good. My only complaint would be that they are a little thin, but it is vinegar based and that's kind of given. The meat stands on its own though and does not need the sauce. The sauce does not distract however and are enjoyable.

This restaurant is colorful and bright. Staff are friendly, and the prices are affordable. I did…read morenot enjoy the carrot cake, ribs, and fries. I will return again to try a different dish. The location is central to many local shops, restaurants, and a movie theater in North Hills. The restaurant was crowded, and there's a small bar section inside of the restaurant.

"Chain vs boutique"…read more I especially enjoy City Barbecue because it is delicious, unpretentious, easy parking, and the kid's meals are great! On this particular gathering, a group of 10 selected this location. No issues with seating. Similar to other bbq lodges, it's first come first serve and bench(?) moveable seating. Customer service was first rate and terrific! A solid, solid bbq option. I polled my family and other guest and everyone agreed it was absolutely delicious. Opinions: We thought the collards were a bit vinegary/sour (not an issue for me) coleslaw was coleslaw - perhaps a tad bit less sweet than at some establishments. Hush puppies sweet, light, and airy. Ribs: similar to homemade Pulled Pork: solid - delicious Sauces: Eastern NC (swine wine), BBQ, Hot BBQ, many others Overall: a delicious option. While boutique BBQ may offer a slightly more refined (+/-) palate experience (I.e. more smoke / more wood flavor). This may, for price, and/or convenience be everything and more for your particular palette. Family discussions varied regarding boutique bbq brands vs City BBQ (chain). Some stating there was little to no difference and others stating there is a significant difference. Try for yourself! Finally, don't forget to inquire about senior specials. Chain BBQ: 4.1 Boutique BBQ: 4.7 Overall: 4.5 (additional points for customers service).

Horrible. I've eaten at 4 different City Barbecue restaurants & the one on Lake Boone Trail was, by…read morefar, the worst. The pulled pork tasted good but, was full of fat. Also, the greens tasted like someone had dumped an entire shaker of salt in them--totally inedible, even after rinsing them with water. I called the restaurant to let them know about the greens and was on hold for almost 15 minutes. When I finally reached someone he said, "Yeah, sorry 'bout that." I guess that I'll try Mission BBQ or drive to Clayton for some Smithfield Chicken & BBQ. I was really hoping that I'd found a good BBQ place in Raleigh.

We live in North Raleigh but regularly do our shopping in Wake Forest because it's so convenient,…read moreand once we're there, everything is close by, including lunch. The two of us eat at Over the Falls regularly and always enjoy it. I'm honestly surprised I hadn't written a review before. Lunch for two came to $65.80 + tax and tip, and there was more than enough food. I ordered one of my two favorites: the Ahi Tuna Pita (the other favorite is the blue cheese burger). I paired it with a side salad and blue cheese dressing, plus an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. My wife ordered The Barrel, their Philly cheesesteak, with a side of sweet potato fries. We also shared an order of house-made potato skins. It was far too much food, in a good way, and we took plenty home. Service was outstanding and truly a team effort. One moment stood out: when my wife hesitated to ask for sour cream for the potato skins, our server immediately said, "It's just 15 steps, let me get it for you." That small gesture made a big difference. The rest of the team was equally warm, friendly, and attentive. The ambiance works perfectly for us, lively, busy, and welcoming without feeling chaotic. I would be confident ordering virtually anything from the menu. We'll keep coming back.

Went for lunch and had a very good meal. Positive and professional staff. Will go back for sure.read more

Definitely feels like Johnny's has gone downhill under new ownership. Pretty disappointed…read more We arrived at about 6 pm and they were sold out of brisket, broccoli salad and chocolate cake. We ended up getting bbq and fried chicken plates. The macaroni and cheese was pretty bad, very liquid-y sauce that was gross. The bbq was just ok. Since chocolate cake was sold out, we chose carrot cake. Absolutely awful. The icing was like a glued on sheet and the carrot cake was dry. We used to love Johnny's but we won't be eating there anymore. Service was fast. Plenty of parking.

Johnny BBQ was outstanding! I had the BBQ and the chicken, and both were absolutely delicious. The…read moreBBQ was tender and full of flavor, and the chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy. You can tell they put real care into their cooking. The service was friendly, fast, and made the whole experience even better. If you want great food and a welcoming atmosphere, Johnny BBQ is definitely the spot. Highly recommend!

Humble Soul BBQ kicked off our neighborhoods Food Truck Fridays and was delicious! The portions…read morewere very generous and tasty! They also had a 100 sanitation score (whooo-hoo)

From the owner: Eastern North Carolina charcoal smoked BBQ restaurant serving southern fried seafood & homemade…read moresides. Our meats are done right; Cooked low and slow. Everything is made fresh daily and served until we sell out.

We went, thinking it was your typical food hall. But, I completely read over the "virtual" part of…read morevirtual food hall. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted, and the gentleman explained the process & showed us where we can sit. You place your order on one of the kiosks. You can order from multiple places. The lady and gentleman were extremely helpful and patient with us and our questions. Let me tell you, there is plenty of food to choose from. The only meat I eat is turkey and seafood, so there's usually not a lot that I can order when I go places. But, there are so many turkey options. I was in heaven! I ordered the turkey bbq plate with greens (with turkey) and potato salad from Wings & Turkey BBQ. It came with a roll and some coleslaw, as well. It was very good. I demolished everything (except the potato salad. The flavor was great, but I think there were onions in it. So, it was just a texture preference.) My mom ordered a burger from Dave's Burgers. She said it was delicious. The rest of the family ordered different types of wings. They were all very satisfied with their food. Before we left, we ordered the banana pudding from Humble Catering. It was so good!! Excellent service and delicious food! Sorry I didn't get many pictures. We were hungry

Walked in the lobby on a Saturday afternoon and was IMMEDIATELY greeted by a wonderfully helpful…read moregentleman. Since this was our first time visiting he explained the restaurants and how to order from the kiosks. It was crowded but he took time and assisted each patron individually. Order from 2 restaurants and unfortunately the food was subpar. The cheesesteak eggrolls were small but tasty. The jerk wings were made with a store bought sauce and lacked flavor. The fried fish meal was so salty we couldn't even enjoy it. The fish tasted as if the either the grease was burned or the fish was left in too long. The Cajun pasta was pictured with sausage but did not contain sausage. We added chicken which was EXTREMELY dry, like it was days old or over cooked. The cabbage was salty and the greens beans were riddled with sugar. This is a great concept. Just didn't live up to the hype.