The Pik N Pig in Carthage, NC is the best in the area. My family and I have been coming here for a…read morelong time. We have always had great food and wonderful service! This restaurant is very clean with a very welcoming atmosphere (seating inside and out) and clean restrooms. The waitstaff are always very attentive and just all around good people. The cooks are amazing and cook your food just as you order. Very kid friendly, I've been bringing my kids here from wee little ones to teenagers. If you have not checked out their Christmas events with Santa flying in on a plane, you need to check it out. No matter how old you are, you will enjoy it. The elves will parachute from the plane while they put on a show, and Santa will fly in to greet the kids. This place is all around awesome!! Check it out if you're in the area drive-in or fly in it all works!! Thank you Pik-N-Pig for always being awesome!!

Delicious BBQ, speedy and friendly service, and a new clean facility at an interesting location…read more The setting at the airport made fur an interesting meal. I highly recommend.

I tried Carolina style bbq but it's not for me. I'm going to loyally stick to saucy barbecue and…read morecreamy coleslaw. To diners who like vinegar and have a palate for sour flavors, I think you'll enjoy the contrast from sweet and smokey flavors. I do love their hometown vibe and their seafood platter. So I did get something I liked. It just wasn't the authentic, regional bbq.

Sanford, we just had two fish plates, the fish was thinner than the beading. it is chewy, boney and…read moreshe forgot the tartar sauce. Worst excuse for a fried fish plate I've ever eaten. At $16 apiece it's a rip off. Suggest you go to BayBreeze.

Let's start with there was no line today! I anticipated a…read moreline as they're open on Saturdays and being that it was a holiday, I knew people would be out there. However there wasn't so we were able to walk right on in. There were some folks inside as well, and tables for us to sit. It's similar to most BBQ places where you order your meats by the pound. We had brisket, ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. Literally just pulled the bone out. The flavors were outstanding. There was bbq sauce but truly wasn't needed, more just to enhance the flavors. The brisket was moist and tender. Seasoned to perfection. It as well needed nothing more. The pork was really good. Tender and juicy. We had a few sides but the most amazing one was the watermelon salad. With the mint, lime, cojita cheese, cucumbers, and red onions it was mind blowing. The way everything in the salad blended so well together was perfection. The Mac and cheese were just as top tier. The way the cheese pulled, the kick it had you could tell this was recipe that has been used for years. There was a bite to it and it was perfect. We also had the Mexican street corn that burst with so many flavors. And lastly we tried the hash brown casserole. It was definitely different but equally as delicious. The service was quick. The ladies that assisted us with our sides were the most friendliest. They encouraged us on the selection of sides, and shared their favorites with us. Overall one of the best BBQ I've had, definitely the best BBQ in NC.

I go to Austin, TX at least once a year for work and Jon G's is the best Texas-style BBQ I've had…read moreoutside of the lone star state (and the best kolaches I've had anywhere.) We arrived at 9:45 on a chilly, drizzly day and there were probably 50 people in line ahead of us. There was a friendly staff member monitoring and organizing the line and she told us we were there on a 'slow' day because of the weather. After the restaurant opened at 11, we waited in line for probably another 45 minutes until we got inside to order. The brisket was great, but the best things we had were the kolaches (stuffed breakfast rolls available before they open), Cheerwine hot link sausage, and fruit crisp. The Cheerwine sausage was the biggest surprise. It had a great flavor and wasn't sweet - I've never had anything like it before. When we get a chance to go back, we'll probably skip the pulled pork and mac & cheese. They were fine but there's a lot to try and these weren't anything special.

As an Eastern North Carolinian I was blown away by how good this BBQ was. I got the 2 meats plate…read moreand went with a New Yorker friend who got the same. Some BBQ spots get the meats right and abandon the sides but Steve's has mastered it all. EVERY SINGLE SIDE was incredible. The candied yams were delicious, Mac & Cheese was surprisingly yummy and the cucumbers were done just like my mom made them growing up (perfectly pickly and sweet), we also got the THC-infused mule which was AMAZING. Drove 40+ minutes here from Raleigh and will definitely be back!

The people working there are so incredibly nice, supportive and helpful in choices of what to get…read more They did not seem to be bothered at all, that it took just a bit of time for me and my guest to decide what we wanted. The time for the food to be called out was very good. The food itself is just incredible! I've tried different things there on three different visits, and love everything that I've had there! I cannot wait to go again! Taking my sister with me, who is here from Alaska right now, within the next couple of days.

Definitely recommend! The staff is super nice! We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door…read more The menu is on the wall. They offer specials as well. Our order was taken and food prepared as we moved down the line towards the cashier. The food was absolutely delicious! The jumbo smoked wings were the BEST wings I've had in a long time. So good that we ordered wings to go as well. The turkey sandwich with slaw and pickles was really good! I usually don't eat slaw but it was good.The thick slices of turkey were juicy! We were surprised to see a bologna sandwich on the menu and had to order it.. and WOW.. it was delicious! A bologna sandwich with mustard, slaw, chili and onions.. The gouda Mac n cheese..DELISH! They offer an array of delicious sauces. This establishment is pretty big, it was nice and clean, including the bathroom. They also have a bar.

Delicious bbq! I came with friends last week - arrived Friday around 7pm and enjoyed a two meat…read more(brisket and pulled pork) plate with mac and cheese. The meets were super juicy, tender, and flavorful on their own, and the sauces just took it all to the next level. The mac and cheese was amazing too - most definitely not your kraft box, that's for sure - super thick, cheesy and tasty. They have a full bar with beer/wine/cocktails. Unfortunately no bubbly, but I had a chardonnay and it washed down the food nicely. And at $6 a glass, very budget friendly. Service was prompt and courteous. Friends enjoyed their meat plates and sandwiches too. All around, quality bbq meal in a bright, spacious hall.

Delicious BBQ and the friendliest service around. It's a tiny hole in the wall but you won't be…read moredisappointed. The price point is just right. For $16 you can get hush puppies, two sides and BBQ entree. These are some of the best hush puppies I have EVER had. It's a lot of food too. The BBQ is souther style and they offer sweet of ginger sauce in the side. It also comes with a drink.

I visited Stubbs at roughly the end of a 13 hour road trip (ok, there was one overnight 9 hours…read moreinto that) from MA to NC. There was no way that I was going to have driven all the way to North Carolina without eating authentic eastern North Carolina barbecue. Stubbs totally fit the bill. It's in an entirely unassuming building that looks like it at one time might have been a house, but has clearly been home to the restaurant for many years. But whatever. You're not at Stubbs for the atmosphere (not that there's anything wrong with the ambiance...it's eastern Carolina roadside barbecue.). You're here for the food and in that sense, Stubbs does not disappoint. The pork was fresh, moist, and well-seasoned. Perfect. The sides were abundant and well prepared (slaw, greens, stewed beans, etc.). And the hushpuppies were sweet and crisp and not at all greasy. Plus, the staff - particularly the guy taking orders - were kind and accommodating (taking time to answer questions and explain things to my traveling companion who was not particularly schooled in the subtleties of regional barbecue varieties...which is a critical skill if one is going to navigate North Carolina's unique and sometimes contentious barbecue environment). Everyone here was having a good time and yet were taking care of the business of making and selling some of the best barbecue I've had regardless of style or location. If I lived around Carthage, I'd be going here for takeout pretty much weekly. While on a road trip, it's a must-stop location.

Their Brisket is delicious and their smoked Bologna is amazing. Hush Puppies are addictive. The…read moresweet potato casserole is like sweet potato pie without any crust. Baked beans are tiny beans and tender as is possible. Absolutely delicious.

Y'all I sit here with the happiest and fullest belly. This is my favorite BBQ spot in Sanford. I…read morehave been craving Mac and brisket. I got the brisket Mac bowl. The portions are very generous. I couldn't finish it today because I ordered a side of fried Brussel sprouts. If you like BBQ def check it out.

Stopped here after a long day of softball and absolutely loved it. We took the food to go. The…read moresides are outstanding. Green beans are super fresh, not the canned kind that's soaked in grease. The Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese are also super delicious. Daughter had the chicken and I ordered the shredded pork. The bbq sauce is great. The service is friendly, and the food came out fast. We'll definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Small place in the country but well worth the trip! The service was excellent and the food was out…read morepretty quick. Drinks topped off a couple of times. We had the burnt ends, ribs and pulled pork and all were excellent! The hush puppies were way too good! I could have eaten more but they came home with us. Tots were pretty amazing too! Our 11 yr old granddaughter ate the half rack of ribs and only gave us a tiny taste. She said they were the best she ever had.

Fantastic experience! Fabulous food and staff!…read moreExceptional in every way! If you are ever anywhere near Raeford, you absolutely have to visit this restaurant! You will want to come back time and again

The Pulled Pork melts in your mouth! Friendly place, fast service. Definitely recommend!read more

Walk in the door to this 1922 building and smell the smoke of the fresh bbq. Sit down in this old…read morefashioned establishment and feel right at home. Order a bbq plate a sweet tea and a banana pudding and you'll feel like you went back to the days when they felt slower. Sit back and take a breath before you go back to your busy life. The bbq is fantastic and the slaw is a nice addition. Everything was made to order. Will be back!

Great food great atmosphere wonderful home cooked food! Family friendly place. Old store feelread more