Fabulous blue skies found us walking downtown Raleigh on a Friday afternoon. Hunger struck and Longleaf Swine BBQ was within sight! What a fantastic lunch experience we had with Kelly as our server. We people-watched while we I enjoyed a smoked chicken salad sandwich that was so hefty, I brought half of it home. I chose the best side dish of roasted (and fried though they did not taste fried) sweet potatoes with a sprinkling of pepitas & goat cheese to create amazing flavors. My husband loves a great chicken pot pie, and the one at Longleaf Swine BBQ does not disappoint. Warning: The pot pie comes out steaming hot. Do not burn your tongue - poke holes in it to allow the extreme heat to escape. read more

I used to go to a church just down the road so Swine had been on my list of places to try for months. I took a seat at the outdoor bar and started with some smoked wings. 5 whole wings, so really 10 wings at most places. Meat was juicy enough, maybe I was hoping for more of a dry rub though. I used the tangy BBQ sauce and sweet BBQ sauce on them, and they certainly enhanced the flavor. I usually like mustard based sauces, but theirs was little more peppery than I wanted Then, per the bartender's recommendation, I ordered the brisket melt sandwich, and it was the undisputed highlight of the meal Muenster cheese, thinly sliced white onion, pickle chips, and a good load of horseradish sauce. The brisket had an amazing flavor, and all the other toppings came together beautifully. But that Union bakery bun is just another level. It's like brioche, it was so soft, but somehow a little more substantial. For my side dish, I went with the sweet potatoes with goat cheese, pepitas, and agave. This was just ok. For me, the potatoes could have been cooked longer, a little more crispness would have really helped. I did think the goat cheese was a unique flavor with a milder ingredient like a sweet potato, but it did work with the other ingredients pretty well. Only one unisex bathroom and it's small, so be warned! read more

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Stopped in for a quick and easy meal. Our brisket was cooked to perfection. The homemade pickles and pork rind were a nice touch. It was quiet today, but service was very attentive and friendly! The interior had great natural light, and I loved the aesthetic on the inside read more

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The question we asked ourselves is what made them decide to open up a BBQ spot? Like seriously?? How can you serve DRY meat when you say it's smoked and kept at resting temperature. Every ounce of meat on our plate was dry. Once we remembered that another smokehouse that would NEVER serve such was right down the street, made us even more upset. Just unbelievable. And to serve pinto beans and call them baked beans........ catastrophic. One and done. read more

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When you come to the south you expect good barbecue and Longleaf delivers it with a smile. from the wait staff and the kitchen staff .They have a nice outdoor covered area and all the condiments you would expect. I had the pulled pork platter with really good fries highly recommend also we split the mac and cheese and wings the mac had a really good cheesy flavor only caveat was the macaroni was a bit overcooked I like mine a bit more firm but it was still good but the wings were the hit super big and seasoned perfectly would go back in an instant read more

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Stop selling food! Just serve drinks. Brisket (even the fatty pieces) lacked flavor and was dry! Ribs, DRY! Chicken wings, outrageously over cooked!!!! I don't drink so I can only assume the drinks are good since there was a decent amount of people there because there is no way they came for the food. I really wanted it to be better. read more

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Ive been to longleaf a couple of times before but this time I went for their Burial Beer Dinner as part of their 3rd anniversary celebration. It was a 5 course meal with each dish paired with a beer from Burial brewery. Everything was unique and flavorful which you won't find on their regular menu. My favorite was the Venison Loin. It was smoked and cooked perfectly to a medium rare. The brown butter rutabaga paired really well with it. The smoked swordfish was also really good. I haven't had swordfish smoked before so it was definitely interesting. read more

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Came for dinner on a weeknight at around 7 PM and they were already out of ribs, so will come earlier next time. I did try: + Cheerwine slush + Pulled pork sandwich + Boiled peanuts + Pimento mac and cheese + potato salad + whiskey baked beans + Collards + Pimento hush puppies Standouts were the mac and cheese and collards. Also liked the cheerwine slush, potato salad, baked beans and hush puppies. Carolina gold bbq sauce was amazing on everything. Will try the brisket next time, too! read more

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A very nice experience at Longleaf Swine BBQ. Service was good and very attentive. The menu offered a lot of options. Everyone enjoyed the bbq. My favorite was the smash burger. The fried crackers and pimento cheese were very good. read more

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Went on a Saturday night and it was not too busy. There is a large outdoor dining area and seating inside also. We seated ourselves and were able to order quickly. I tried the Carolina Gold BBQ Whole Smoked & Fried Chicken Wings and the Roasted & Fried Sweet Potatoes. The wings were okay, they were cooked good but the sauce wasn't my favorite. Someone at my table had the wings with buffalo sauce and I liked that much butter. The ranch wasn't good at all, tasted like nothing and was very bland. The sweet potatoes were also just okay. They were topped with goat cheese, candied pepitas and agave. I love sweet potatoes but these just missed the mark for me. Most of them seemed slightly undercooked as they were hard and tough to chew. I enjoyed the combinations of toppings but I wasn't really able to enjoy them altogether as the potatoes weren't the best. Someone at my table also had the pimento mac & cheese and it was so good! I definitely wish I would have ordered that instead. Our waitress was nice and gave us recommendations on the menu items. Overall, I would come back to try other menu items! read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Whole Smoked & Fried Chicken Wings - 5 Count and Roasted & Fried Sweet Potatoes - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

One of the best bbq spots in Raleigh! Definitely try the brisket sandwich, it is the best thing on the menu! We also tried the smoked chicken pot pie that was a special this season and was perfect for the weather starting to change! The service is always very good and super quick! read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My partner and I are in NC for a wedding and we made the decision to stay another day to explore the city and cuisine. We on a whim, chose to try Longleaf because as we drove by we were chuckling at the name. It had an inside and an outside seating and we chose to sit on the outside. The servers were very attentive and waiting for the food took no time. For an appetizer we shared the 5 wings with Carolina gold sauce, those wings were so tender and juicy, you literally do not need teeth to enjoy it. So good. I had the brisket platter with collards with corn bread and it was so good. 5/5 I mixed all three bbq sauces and lemme tell you it was everything I needed. The brisket had a perfect bark and it was the perfect bite. My partner had the brisket sandwich and his review is that it was outstanding. 5/5 As my partner watched the game I order boiled peanuts and pork skins because damn do I like pork skins? Idk but I like their pork skins. And the boiled nuts DE Freaking Licious. 5/5 Great experience! Good vibes thank you for having us ! read more

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Sitting here on the patio still letting that amazing food digest. Delicious bbq. I got the pulled pork with collards and my husband got the special spicy brisket Philly with pimento Mac & cheese. Everything was super tasty. Service was quick and super friendly. So glad we found this place for some tasty Carolina bbq. read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Spicy brisket Philly and Pulled Pork Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We came to this restaurant in the evening and there were a decent amount of people dining inside. The tables are kind of small although the restaurant was spacious. The business offers a variety of BBQ food options. Our service was good. Unfortunately the ribs were bland & the mac was a little greasy. The ribs were tender and the food was served warm. read more

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Incredible first time North Carolina BBQ experience. Food was fantastic, our server was so friendly and cool and gave us all the pointers on cool spots to visit, ambience was perfect (casual, laid back and local). I had the pulled pork Sandwich, my hubby had the brisket melt and my sis had the pulled pork grilled cheese. Wings were also fantastic. Loved the bottles of different bbq sauce on the table. So good!!! read more

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Saying the food was good is an understatement. We tried the BBQ sampler , I believe it was called "the Pigpen". I don't know how they did it but the flavor of the smoke really penetrated the meat bringing out an amazing flavor. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the service was amazing and quick. Highly recommend coming here for a taste of amazing BBQ. read more

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Just okay BBQ for me. I went to Longleaf Swine BBQ on a Thursday afternoon with my husband and two kids and it wasn't too busy. There was lots of outdoor seating available and there were signs at each entrance explaining the process of ordering whether you are looking to dine in or pick up a takeout order. Each table had a table number with a QR code to scan to bring up the menu. Some may like this concept but as my husband pointed out, if you are a person who has questions about the food/drinks it would kind of make you feel like you are on your own to figure it out. I didn't see anywhere to order water for my kids and I, but after looking around I saw there is a self-service water station. We thought the food wasn't all that great, especially for the price. Everything is standalone so a pulled pork sandwich and a side of pimento mac and cheese will get up to $17. We were really excited to try the Pimento Mac and Cheese when we saw that it is topped with fried saltine crackers but the mac and cheese was pretty greasy - there was a puddle of grease on the bottom of the container and the fried saltines were on the soggier side because of it. One plus that I liked was that the tables had little battery powered fans to keep the bugs away :). read more

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Who knew that one could find really good bbq in North Carolina. As someone who has been to the birthplace of American BBQ and tried it all over the US, I wouldn't have thought that Raleigh could be on a list of great bbq, until now.. Really cool open air concept with plenty of seating (picnic table style). Contactless ordering system which is really quite fast. Drinks took less than a couple of minutes to arrive. I ordered the brisket and mac-n-cheese, which are by far my go-to selections when trying a bbq place for the first time. The brisket was absolutely on point. Accompanied by a small variety of sauces, albeit a bit more liquidy than I'm used to but still great flavor. The mac-n-cheese was AMAZING. So rich, creamy and a crunch topping that really brought it all together and ranked it right up there amongst the best I've ever had. Don't hesitate for a minute to check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Excellent smoked meats. The best wings in town and there is some good competition. They keep the whole wing intact and that makes a difference. Smoking and then frying makes flavor and texture per effect. Sauce not really needed. Sides here are very good such as slow cooked collard greens and mixed baked beans. Banana pudding great as well. Nice covered out door eating area and excellent service. . read more

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Very solid bbq spot here in Raleigh! No big wait, food came quickly, waitstaff was good. Classic bbq restaurant feels. The best things we had were the mac and cheese, brisket, and the chocolate chess pie is to die for! read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Brisket Breakfast Burrito with Mac and cheese and potato salad. - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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***** Wonderful food, service and ambience were just fantastic!! For an out of towner to just run into this place by accident was the cherry on top!! I will be back. read more

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Came with a large group of 15 plus and our waitress was great. Ordered the pigpen to share (ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings and 3 sides) All the food was good, but the wings were superb!! The greens and potato salad were pretty good. The drinks weren't that strong, but the cherry wine slushi was refreshing! Cool outdoor seating that's covered...it rained so the covering allowed us to stay outside. read more

One of the biggest downsides to this place is no designated parking lot. They do have a page on their website with nearby lots shown, but it's still annoying to drive around looking for a spot and then waking several blocks to eat. Not really their fault, but would discourage me from frequenting this much. Service was very fast when I was there on a Thursday at 5pm. It only took about 2 minutes for my food (to go) to be brought out. Be sure to check your bag for utensils and napkins! The pork sandwich was good, but I wish I'd grabbed some sauce before leaving. It could've used just a little bit more pizazz. The pimento Mac and cheese was good. It had some crunchy topping on it. Unfortunately, the pork didn't agree with my stomach later but that could be a me issue! Food was still good. read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I don't know the score is so high cause it wasn't good! The bake dean had almost no taste and ribs reminded me of a hot dog with ketchup on it. read more

Food is excellent, collards are amazing, definitely recommend the Mac and cheese, service on point and a great place to chill with friends.

The service was speedy, and the food was delicious. We ordered the pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and Mexican corn, as well as some beers. The beer came out less than 60 seconds after we ordered it via the scanner. The only challenge was the scan to order option made it complicated to redeem our Offline offer. We had to ask twice to have it applied. Overall, we had a good experience and will be back. read more

Decor is rustic trendy. It's an old brick building and when it was redone the walls were left rough. The wooden ceiling beams left bare and new conduit run on them. The tables are rough hewn but sanded. I've got nothing against trendy industrial vibes generally. The tables however were left so rough drinks will not sit flat on them. Kinda of an issue in a place that's half restaurant/half bar IMO. Everything's clean though. My table or the floor wasn't sticky. You won't feel like you shouldn't touch things like in some places. The pulled pork was sadly the most disappointing thing. It had a good Smokey taste. Sadly it was spicy, like chile spicy hot. I could see the chile peppers in it. Maybe that's a normal thing here in the east but I've not experienced it before and did not appreciate it. It should def be mentioned by servers or put on the menu. No points off though because that's a personal preference. However def a point off for the pulled pork being dry. I'll put up with that from a grocery store pulled pork but not someplace calling itself a BBQ joint. The fries.... Godly. The best ones I have had in years. These guys are making them in tallow! What?! I've only been able to get that at home for decades it seems. Hooray for Longleaf Swine BBQ! I also had a a cheeseburger. They do them smash style which I don't care for but it was executed in perfect smash burger style. My second side was Mac and cheese. It was done well. Again not my favorite style as it was a bit grainy with cheese curds but some people prefer that. I just like mine silky smooth. The topping was some kind of spiced cracker, it was interesting and flavorful. I would get it again. 4 sauces to choose from on the table. An NC sauce, an SC sauce, a vinegar, and a tomato based. They were all good and should cater to many taste buds. My fav was the gold sauce but I am not a sauce user in general. Gimmie the meat! And it better be able stand on its own... Most aspects here are 5 star but damn I HAVE to take a point off for dry ish pulled pork. I didn't complain so I don't know how they would have handled it but customer service was executed very well in all the interactions I saw and I suspect it would have been taken care of somehow. All in all a good place. I would go back. The cleanliness is above par. The food is above par. Those fries alone would have me... the price was surprisingly good. It was just 27 bucks for two dinners. The quality of the establishment and food had me thinking I wasn't getting out that cheap. Although I didn't get a drink as the water they served in a spring top bottle was delicious. Yeah delicious water, I know. They are worth checking out. read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - The pulled pork and godly fries - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We got take out and highly unimpressed. We had : brisket which was super dry, chicken wings were very much meh. They didn't taste super smoky and left a lot to be desired. Pulled pork sandwich was just okay. Mac and cheese was terrible, it was dry and did not have much of cheesy texture. Baked beans were awful. It really had no taste. Collards were good and well seasoned. I would also like to mention ranch and blue cheese dip was great. I do not understand how this has such high reviews. I would not go back. Service was great and they were fast. read more

Paid 16 dollars for 2 tiny ribs and some coleslaw that was mostly mayonnaise. I would not come here if you're hungry. The food tasted fine but the amount of food they give you is a joke. read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - 2 ribs - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food. Great service. Don't skip this bbq spot. Priced right. Get the piggyback shot.

Y'all I love this place. From the pimento mac & cheese to the pulled pork with multiple table sauces to the roasted sweet potatoes topped with goat cheese to the chicken wings, it all rules. They have a ton of outdoor seating and a bar and you can just order from a QR code at your table. Also props for the quirky menu items like the frito pie and the ribbler. Seriously you have to try it. read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - The Ribbler - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Longleaf Swine BBQ is a relatively new restaurant in Raleigh. It opened about three months ago and started as a food truck. They do whole hog BBQ with the smoker in the back of the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is small with 7 tables and 6 bar stools at the bar section. There are many tables outside with heaters though. They are in the spot where the Oakwood Cafe was and a Texaco gas station. If you sit at a table you need to order from a QR code but if you sit at the bar section where we ended up they took your order directly. Fountain drinks and iced tea are located in a corner of the restaurant and you serve yourself. The sauces options are sweet; tangy; gold and vinegar. I went with the pulled pork and sweet sauce. I thought I ordered a sandwich but I just got the meat which is fine with me. For sides I went with esquites (corn) and roasted sweet potatoes with goat cheese and walnuts. I didn't realize the size of the sides so had to take most of the potatoes to go. I had also ordered a banana pudding. It was the third time I tried to order it in the past few weeks so I finally got some! Then as I enjoyed what I was eating wanted to try more so went with the ribs; pimento mac n cheese and cornbread to go. I also did the chocolate chess tart to go. So this was a lot to try and took a few meals. My favorites were the pulled pork and esquites. The sweet potatoes were better in the restaurant than reheated but they were still good with that goat cheese! I also enjoyed the pimento mac n cheese. But the Mexican street corn was so very good. I do wish they could do a side sampler where you could get a smaller portion of a few sides. The chocolate chess tart was good but the banana pudding was exceptional. I can't forget that cornbread either. I think I found a new go to place for BBQ :-) read more

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This is a nice, family-and-community oriented restaurant. There were more folks sitting outside than in. The tall heaters helped tremendously on this brisk winter evening. The owners started with a food truck. That business was every successful. Then, the restaurant was devised. The location is perfect! They get the lunch crowd and the afternoon and evening/night crowd. It is my understand that the lunch line will snake around the corner and down the street on many days. Customers don't mind the wait but it's best to order ahead. The drink options are plentiful (full bar), as are the food options. I enjoyed the Spiked Apple Cider - perfect for a cold night. I will note that arrival after dinner may result in them being out of certain items (banana pudding, ribs). They were not out of brisket. I had a taste from the plate of a table mate. It was delicious as only a nice smoked slab of brisket can be! Fortunately, I didn't see a sampler (of everything) option on the menu. I also sampled the Pimento Mac & Cheese and it will be on my plate when I next visit. I ordered the Collard Green Melt. It is a Vegetarian option with fresh apple, collards, crispy tobacco onions, muenster cheese, on toasted sourdough bread. It spoke to me and I had to have it. It was divine as it was something different. However, on my next visit, I will also order the brisket! I saw that many around me were ordering sandwiches which looked hearty. All of the staff were helpful and cordial. I can't wait to visit again! Oh, you can easily order via the tag and pay the same way. read more

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The wait is over now that Longleaf Swine has opened up their bricks and morter on Edenton Street! Located in the corner lot that used to be the Oakwood Cafe (you will be missed), the building was torn down and a brand new build for a modern barbeque joint commenced. Over the course of a year, the space got built out with counter service and bar inside, a large covered patio and second bar outside. The restaurant is pretty new but right now they are serving up whole-hog barbeque, brisket, ribs and smoked chicken. From what I understand, they will pivot toward smashburgers for dinner and I'm assuming, since they can run out of smoked meats for the day. My first visit was solid but a bit confusing, order online at ToastTab for table service and then your food is brought out to you. For takeout orders, go to a bartender. My food runner could not bring me my beer and I wasn't sure where to get my beer. And I had no details on my order (by email) so I couldn't remember which beer I ordered. The food at Longleaf is solid, I'll need a couple of more visits to decide where they fit in the Triangle barbeque landscape. With BBQ Lab opening in North Hills, we've now got some great options in the area for smoked eats. But congrats to Longleaf on the long trip to getting its space built out during the pandemic. It was worth the wait, in my opinion... read more

Longleaf Swine BBQ - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

OK location on the corner. Free parking caddy-corner across the intersection on the weekend. Minimalist atmosphere. You order on your phone , so what little interaction you have with the staff they are friendly. More space outside than in. An indoor and outdoor bar with some TVs. But what gets them the 5 stars is the food and the sauces. The whole hog pulled pork tastes good without any sauce on it. The true test of a BBQ place. Too bad they don't have a 2 meat option or I would have tried the brisket too. Well, along with the tasty pulled pork, all the sauces tasted good too. And I've never said that. Usually a couple or one tastes good but all hit the mark here. You'll have to try them to judge. They also don't get the 5 stars unless the sides are really good too. Very flavorful collards. The roasted and fried sweet potatoes tasted good too with the candied pepitas and agave. I will be back. read more

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Visiting from Orlando to NORTH CAROLINA. Of course we have to try bbq. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. It was outdoors and self seated/self order/self pay. Everything done electronics. Very advanced which is a plus! Mac & cheese was good Fries are good Baked beans didn't have as much flavor as I was expecting Collard greens was average, not the best I've had but not bad. Coleslaw was on the bland side The pulled pork was cooked perfect; juicy and soft The bbq ribs was a bit too dry for us. The banana pudding was BoMB I think banana pudding was best part of dinner, then came pulled pork. I honestly was expecting a bit more Gave 4 stars bc good service and good atmosphere. read more

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This was SO GOOD. The food here is to die for. The brisket sandwich had the crispiest pickles and the meat was so juicy. The sides were amazing and really fresh. They also had 4 different kinds of BBQ sauces to try. I'd go here again tonight. Their alcoholic drink menu is extensive- sadly we didn't get anything this time, but it's for sure on our list for later. We sat outside and it's definitely got that hip NC vibe to it. Seating is pretty much covered, so sitting outside on a hot day isn't an issue here. You have to pay by phone and there aren't any wait staff to help you out, so just be prepared that it's kinda self ser read more

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I came here with family and we ordered a bunch of things family style. I'll start by saying most of the seating is outdoors (and covered), but there is some indoor seating as well. To order, you scan the QR code on the table and basically order via your phone instead of someone taking your order. For a big group, this can be more time-consuming, but that's how it is. In the future, especially in a bigger group, I would probably order online before heading over there, and then if I wanted to eat there, grab a table and eat my "to go" order there. The reason I mentioned that is because our order came out very slowly (it was busy and we had a big order, but there were some people who got there around the same time as us that got their orders a lot quicker), and somehow they missed a dish as well (which they ended up not charging us for). In terms of the food, their side dishes were unique and mostly good. My favorite was the Pimento Mac & Cheese, which was creamy and flavorful - the pimento was not too spicy so my kids enjoyed it too. The French Fries were also pretty solid in terms of crispiness and flavor. The rest of the sides we tried - Slaw, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Esquites - all had their unique twists, and were decent. We all shared half a pound of pulled pork BBQ and Pork Spare Ribs. The BBQ was cold by the time it came out to us, but we were so hungry that we didn't want to have to wait for them to bring us a hot tray. The ribs were a little too crusty and burnt on the exterior for my preference, but the inside was tender. I also tried some of their brisket melt sandwich, and the meat had decent (but again, a bit too burnt on the crust) flavor and smokiness but was a little dry. For the fact that you have to mostly serve yourself (we had to get our own drinks, go in to ask for extra silverware, order via our phones), the price point isn't really worth it, in my opinion. The space was nice, and the bathroom was very clean. Parking was easy - we just parked at the Post Office since it was a Sunday. But unfortunately our overall experience was just average. read more

Unfortunately, I have to remove Longleaf Swine from one of my top selections for barbecue in the Raleigh area. Today was my 6th visit. Up until today's visit, food, quality, and service have been good, but not great. Today the food quality was remarkably low and the service was nonexistent. We could not track down a waiter to help utensils or other questions about the menu, etc. The baked beans were severely undercooked, the pulled pork lacked any substantial flavor and the brisket was mediocre and dry. There was a menu item special that was not shared at the table or the Toast ordering app and only seen after we went inside to fill our drinks. The location and outdoor seating are fantastic, but with the food quality declining as much as it has, we will not be giving Longleaf anymore business. read more

The first time that I tried Longleaf was when they were a food truck but now they are located in Downtown Raleigh in the space previously occupied by Oakwood Cafe. I did not like that you could only order the meats by the 1/2 pound, it was too much food for wanting to try more than one but we ended up ordering the brisket and BBQ. For sides we split the pimento mac & cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, slaw, esquites and a piece of cornbread. We liked the sides more than the meats, our favorites were the mac & cheese, roasted sweet potatoes and brisket. read more

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