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.

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!

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.

My SO and I dined at Surf City BBQ one weekday evening during our family vacation. We enjoyed an…read moreexcellent experience, from delicious food to outstanding customer service. Surf City is a Carolina BBQ joint but serves up other southern staples like fried fish and chicken. Unfortunately, I must share that due to hardships, the restaurant is closing on September 30, 2026. AMBIANCE Country vintage is the theme and it's quite homey. Dining at grandma's house. SERVICE Kristine or Kris was our servers name (hopefully I got the spelling right). She was incredible. When I say she was attentive and so down to earth, it truly made our experience wonderful. We felt so welcomed to come in and enjoy some good southern food.. FOOD I really wanted to order a seafood platter but unfortunately they were out of fried catfish and flounder so I pivoted to a different entree. - Complimentary hush puppy sticks with cool ranch: they were good. Subtly sweet, but the cool ranch balanced everything out. - Half rack of ribs: this was the entree I switched to. The pork ribs were huge, tender, and tasty. They fell right off the bone, and I really appreciated the firmness of the tendon while I cleaned my bones. I had two sides, yams and cole slaw. I enjoyed the yams more because they weren't overly sweet, and the chef really allowed the yams' natural flavors to shine. The cole slaw was tasty but nothing special. I prefer my slaw more chopped rather than big pieces. The vinegary Carolina BBQ sauce at the table was excellent. - Eggroll BBQ Pork: my SO ordered this special entree, and it was really good. Imagine a big, crispy eggroll filled with moist, tender shredded BBQ pork. It came with a really good dipping sauce, which was a mix of honey mustard and BBQ sauce. The two sides I chose were fried okra and Brunswick stew. Both were fresh and delicious. Since they're closing, the owners are selling decor and other items from the restaurant. I purchased a lovely replica of a pay phone from the late 1920s or early 1930s to take home. Additionally, the cashier was very friendly and helpful. If you've enjoyed the food here, please go support them a few more times before they close their doors. Or simply, browse and shop for some cute decor for your home.

This local spot makes great Carolina BBQ Service is always…read moregreat wait staff is attentive Still one of the best deals for homemade food in Surf City

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.

The BBQ was delicious! Perfectly moist, but not mushy. Fries exceptionally seasoned. We appreciated…read morethe music choice and prayer request corner. We will be back!

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.

What can I say... if anyone ask where to get good barbecue and brisket... this is my go to. Also,…read moreany time I try other barbecue and brisket around here, I usually compare it to this. There are some good places around here, but this has been my fave for years.

The brisket Philly was absolutely amazing--look at the cheese on that huge brisket! So delicious…read more The service was excellent. When I commented on how good the picture on Yelp was for the brisket Philly, the cook showed me the one he was preparing for me and asked, "did it look like this"? My mouth was watering. It tasted as awesome as it looked too! We will be back for more! Yummy

Always a stop we make when nearby! Prepared food is great. Pork products are even better! Stock…read moreup!

NC Exit 385-Wallace, next to taco bell Small town butcher…read morewith lots of character. Stop in for an amazing BBQ meal and take away fresh high quality meat to prepare at home. Very friendly staff that make you feel that Wallace is your hometown. We met Kenneth, Billy's brother, who treated us like family and to a sample of BBQ ...on the house. Pork is locally raised, where beef is corn fed from the Midwest. Being a farm girl raised in Nebraska on corn fed not grass fed beef, I give Billy's 5 stars for knowing quality. A hole in the wall worth the exit off of 40. Look for the Country Hams, like Italian Prosciutto hanging in the front window! Tell Billy or Kenneth hello from me.

We happened to see this restaurant when looking for a place to eat…read more It is the best soul food!! I grew up eating this kind of food and miss it. It is buffet and the cost is reasonable. Lots of different vegetables, salad bar and different meats to choose from. Will definitely make the trip back to eat here. A good Sunday drive

The outside gives a farmhouse feel, the inside gives a cafeteria feel. The service was great,…read moreeveryone was super kind. The website showed closed but it was open. The food was very....: interesting. Not a lot of effort put into it. Reminds me of school or nursery lunches. Just cooked and put out, the salisbury steak had a weird flavor, i had to stop eating it. The chick was not juicy at all. The best thing was the hush puppies and chili. Maybe its different on other days (i came at 12 on monday). I will not be revisiting. The cost was 15 and served buffet style.

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.