Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

Ribs were fine, sauce smoky but plain, salad fresh. Overall acceptable but forgettable, a fair…read morethree-star dinner.

Stopped in after a funeral and was really pleased to have delicious food. I had the ribeye sandwich…read moreit hit the spot and the green beans were great. I cleaned my plate and will definitely be returning. I don't live in the area but I told my sister about it and would love to pick up some cuts of meat sometimes. Good butcher shops are hard to find.

This place is the bomb. Be sure to bring cash. The food is super, served quickly and never too…read morecrowded.

So my wife and I were on a trip to Florida and passed through central NC. We were hungry and I knew…read morethere should be some bbq joints on our way. We googled around and found this place. Very old school NC bbq. We had pulled pork and beans Cole slaw and cornbread. Great combo for like $9 cash! They also had brisket and ribs. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area.

Food was phenomenal. Staff was friendly…read more Coleslaw like my grandmother made it. Heavenly hushpuppies.

We rarely go through Goldsboro these days, so it had been a long, long time since we had been to…read moreWilber's. Other than the prices and Wilber Shirley's absence, it really hadn't changed much in the past 20 years. The decor is "1960s eastern NC BBQ restaurant", which adds to the appeal. Service was friendly and attentive. Our drinks never went empty during our meal. The owner also stopped by to check on us as well. Our server brought us a small basket of hushpuppies, clearly just out of the fryer. While hot, the recipe had not changed over the years and were just as bland as always. Accompanying the hushpuppies was a small serving of some sort of sauce; it didn't had much flavor but I think it was supposed to be butter or at least buttery. My dining companion got the quarter-rack rib special. The ribs were meaty, very flavorful, and tender. They were good enough that the accompanying barbecue sauce really detracted from the ribs. The potato salad was as good as ever. The serving included 4 ribs for $12.50, which I thought was a very good value. I had my standard, the Pork Plate with slaw and potato salad. The serving of chopped pork was generous, but was too dry and over seasoned for my taste. The slaw was fine but unexceptional. The $12.56 price on the menu was a reasonable value, however after we paid we found out that we were charged $13.50. It turns out that the printed menus Wilber's provides in the restaurant don't reflect their latest prices on Toast. Our server did not mention anything about price discrepancies. The difference in prices doesn't seem like they are just rolling in the sales tax to the orders either. This is absolutely unacceptable and reflects a huge failure in judgement by the management and owner. Shame on you. All in all, our experience rates a four-star review. However, when taking the price discrepancies into account, Wilber's earns a 3-star review and that is generous. Restaurants need to accurately advertise their prices to their Customers, whether dining in or getting take out.

Got there in time to find out they were out of brisket. Sigh. So I got the baked potato with the…read moreworks (except scallions cause onions of any kind are gross) topped with barbecue. It was delicious. Would definitely get it again. My only complaint is the potato was not piping hot. Next time I'll send it back, but I was hangry, y'all! That said, I'll get it again. Half and half tea was on point, and the sweet potato roll was delish as normal. The staff is friendly and helpful, and will trade happy smart remarks with you if you're so inclined. The fellow who helped us was kind to my retired schoolteacher mom...and that ALWAYS wins in my book. It's a bit noisy, but to be expected...and we're always glad to see the is place busy and full! Take your late day hangry rear end to Sam Jones today, just get there before the evening rush on Monday and Tuesday if you want brisket! Well done!

We love good Carolina BBQ and when in Winterville, decided to try Sam Jones BBQ. Very glad we did…read more The location is clean, bright and fun. Great decor with country antique vibes. You walk right past the giant smokers to go in. Order and pay at the counter and food is delivered to the table. Great choices of sides and several sauces on tables. The good is great and slaw and BBQ was delicious! We're loving our BBQ trek across North Carolina.

It's been a year since my last visit. On a sad note, Mr. Steve Grady, founder, pitmaster, and BBQ…read morelegend, passed last year at the age of 90. His wife and cofounder Gerri has kept the business cooking (pun intended). It's still among the best whole hog BBQ I've ever eaten - and I've eaten a lot. Grady's pork is amazing, especially topped with slaw and their Eastern NC sauce. The sides are incredible. The desserts look wonderful (have never been able to find room, but one of these days...). Prices are reasonable (but be warned: this is a cash-only place). If you're on the way to the beach, go to Grady's. If you're coming back from the beach, go to Grady's. If you're within 100 miles, go to Grady's. Heck, if you're anywhere on the East Coast, go to Grady's. It's that good!

Excellent NC style BBQ. we had full slab of ribs and pound of chopped pork. I had never tried…read morethe vinegar style sauce which was good. Home style cooking. Most highly recommended. About 40 minutes off I95.

Outstanding barbecue joint here in Wilson. I had the BBQ sandwich value meal, which for just $6.50…read morecomes with a delicious barbecue sandwich with slaw, fries, hushpuppies, and a drink. Great deal! And the barbecue is so good, the sauce is so good. And the staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these locally owned places, and will eat here whenever I am in Wilson. Love me some Carolina barbecue, and Marty's certainly hits the spot. Drive thru looked packed but I dined in and parked in the auxilliary gravel lot. It was pretty packed but I got a table.

The food & service was top-notch, last time I went,; been here 5+yrs, and ordering, just about…read moreeverything on their menu. Although I think they can do a bit better with their Bar-B-Que.

I am from Texas. I have eaten the best BBQ in Texas!…read moreB's Barbecue is much better! Amazing flavors grab your happy taste buds!

There's a line...let me jump in!…read more Yep that's literarily how I found this spot...I was driving back to Charlotte after my half marathon...saw a line, pulled over and stood in the hour long line, happy as a 4 year old with a lollipop with my bag of BBQ. This is a carry out or eat outside spot. The line was long, but they said it was because the chicken wasn't ready. They serve Carolina vinegar based "sauce". This was the most different part for me as I'm from Indiana and have never had vinegar based sauce. All in all it was very good and I completely understand why it has been a community staple.

Great ribs and bbq, need to go to Kingston and try there all you can eat. Be a good idea to call…read moreahead to see if they have the ribs because they go fast.

Service was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was awesome. The music selection was a…read moreselection of the 80s.

Lovely home style eastern NC style BBQ place!…read more Loved the sweet service and the kind staff who explained menu items we had questions about. The Cole slaw complimented the vinegar style chopped eastern nc style pork. Had fries and the special side of yams for the weekend and both were good! It's not a large place but comfortable and would stop by again if driving through the area!

It was "Burger Wednesday", which is the only day Shaw's makes burgers. On this visit, I ordered…read morethe Barnyard Burger, which includes a generous portion of pulled pork, a fried egg, and grilled onions on top of the Shaw's created burger patty. It does take a moment for your order to be freshly prepared, but it was certainly worth the wait. It was a delicious and filling meal.