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    Porky's Bar B Que

    4.2 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Bbq plate
    Mary W.

    We tried this place today based on Yelp reviews. It's certainly not a fancy looking eatery but we didn't go for ambiance. They offer curb side service but we chose to eat inside. The young lady working the counter was so nice and helpful. My husband ordered the sliced bbq plate and I had a chopped bbq sandwich. We both really enjoyed our food. The hush puppies are awesome and the serving size on the sliced bbq plate was very generous. We took enough home for a few more sandwiches. They are off the main road but easy to find with GPS. We will certainly plan to return.

    a plate of food and a cup of coffee
    Todd M.

    Porky's is serving up 5-star Lexington-style barbecue in Mount Airy! My chopped pork plate was dynamite: I received an 8+ oz serving of smoky, delicious, moist barbecue accompanied with a healthy serving of Lexington-style red slaw. To top things off, my fries and hushpuppies were hot, crispy, and obviously cooked to order. No matter what style of NC 'Q you prefer, Porky's epitomizes what NC barbecue should be: simple, authentic, and delicious smoked pork served with freshly prepared sides that compliment the meat. The building is a long way from fancy, but it was clean and comfortable. Service was authentic, honest, and quick. Prices were amazingly reasonable for the quality and quantity of chopped pork plus sides. Highly, highly, highly recommended!

    Chopped plate with slaw, beans, and hush puppies
    Rob Y.

    Style: roadside diner, order at the counter Another road trip, another shot at a new BBQ joint. Stopped here in Mt Airy on the way through and this stop did not disappoint. The bbq options are simple, chopped or sliced, but what they have is gooood. There's a good smoke flavor that's sometimes missing from NC style - Porkys got it right. I ordered a chopped plate with red (vinegar) slaw, beans, and of course the hush puppies for my bread. When the plate came out it had white slaw but they made it right immediately with no hassle when I pointed it out. They serve the plate with a bottle of sweet that's not overly sweet (a good thing) and a bottle of tangy that's got just the right vinegar and heat balance. The hush puppies are the marble size style and have a great crunch and flavor. There's a ton of other items on the menu, burgers and dogs and what not, but I doubt I'll taste them because the BBQ is too good to pass up on. Staff was very friendly and fast - big plus. Highly recommended.

    Great Que, gallons of sweet tea real nice folks

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    3 months ago

    BBQ business is closed. Now called Pit Stop Pizza. Not a bad pizza place BTW if you're in the area.

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    Food was amazing and staff was so sweet. We definitely enjoyed stepping back in time with design and features.

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    5 years ago

    Can't go wrong with Porky's. It's a family favorite go to! Very nice staff and great food and prices.

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    8 years ago

    Love this place. Whether for lunch, a quick snack, or ice cream on a hot day, worth the stop.

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    6 years ago

    Ate there 3 times I visit Mount Airy from New York City food is really good owner is a nice guy and great prices

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    The hush puppies are awesome and the serving size on the sliced bbq plate was very generous.

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    13 Bones

    13 Bones

    4.0
    (324 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    My Man and I spent several hours just seeing the sites. Since it had been many years since either…read moreof us had enjoyed 13 Bones, we decided to stop. First, our Server was a delight!! He made sure everything was perfect! We started off with the Cheese Sticks with both ranch dressing and marinara sauce! The marinara sauce was really good! The ranch dressing was too watered down for my taste!!! The cheese sticks were hot and fresh! Very gooey and good! He ordered the 13 Bones burger with fries. The burger had amazing flavor! The fries were a bit too salty, but they were perfectly cooked and served hot! I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with their homemade chips! I ordered an extra side of dressing for both my sandwich and the chips. I just cannot rave enough about how amazing my entire meal was! Those chips were PERFECT!!!! Already looking forward to our next visit! Most Sincerely, Dayla

    I had high hopes. The food and reviews looked good…read more We arrived and there was a full parking lot, always a good sign. We were sat quickly. The server was super nice. It was very cold where we were sitting and the server allowed us to move to a warmer spot. We ordered a fried mushroom appetizer. This was very good. They came with ranch and I think it was the horseradish sauce. The orangish sauce was very good. I ordered 1/2 rack of dry ribs with mac & cheese and green beans, and 2 hushpuppies. You get a choice of Texas toast, hushpuppies, or rolls. My coworker ordered salmon. When the food came out, my ribs were wet. I told the server that I had ordered dry rub. He stated they were dry but had sauce on them. I'm sorry, that is not a "dry rib", in my opinion. The first piece of rib meat I ate was soft and juicy. The next two were super dry and I could not eat any more of them. My coworker joked that that was probably what they were referring to when they said "dry rub". The green beans were ok. I added a ton of pepper and some hot sauce. I saved the mac & cheese for lunch the next day. The hushpuppies were dense and needed a little more flavor. My coworker commented that her salmon was ok but nothing to write home about. I should have went with my first instinct and ordered from the kids menu. The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is nice.

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    Awesome food , Awesome service & brought to you at a reasonable price
    Awesome food , Awesome service & brought to you at a reasonable price
    Buffalo shrimp with ranch dressing.
    Buffalo shrimp with ranch dressing.
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    The Copper Pot

    The Copper Pot

    4.1
    (132 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    We always love the copper pot. We start eat visit with…read morebuffalo chips and ranch. I typically get a burger, breakfast, or this most recent visit I tried the pot roast special and it was great! You really can't get anything bad at Copper Pot. I also love that they carry Diet Mtn. Dew. It's my favorite drink when eating out and no one carries it. The servers are always super helpful and friendly. It stays packed every time we are there. Give them a try!

    Very solid meal and dining experience. I would give a 4.5 if possible…read more Stopped on our travels north for lunch on Father's Day, around 1:00 pm. The place was hopping. Not many dining choices in this area. Ample parking and a large dining area with tables efficiently serviced so that they turn over quickly. Our wait for a table was only 10-minutes, following a group of 18! The service was the star of the experience. Very efficient, helpful, attentive servers. Shout out to Suzanna. The large staff worked well together and seemed to make everyone feel comfortable. The ambience is southern, hometown casual. You feel like you are visiting your large family from start to finish. Nothing pretentious. Clean enough. Comfortable. Pricing....in this time of food inflation, this restaurant still offers amazing prices. My husband and I had two large dinner entrees with water and our bill came to just under $24.00. Our portions were generous as evidence in the photo. Our waitress recommended the grilled pork chops which were hot, juicy and seasoned just right. They came with two veggie sides from a long list of choices. I chose collard greens and Mac and cheese. These items were just average and only luke warm as was the biscuit (from a choice of about 5 bread options). Had the sides been hot and a little more flavorful, I would have given 5 stars. For vegetarians and all-day breakfast eaters, Cooper Pot is your place; so much to choose from on their menu. Vegans might struggle as most southern cooking includes dairy and it looks as if they cook their sides in large quantities and keep them in a warmer to serve. The ability to respond quickly to large numbers of travelers and locals, with solid, well-priced, filling meals is the gift of the Copper Pot. We will return when traveling their way.

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    Pleasant dining room
    Pleasant dining room
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    Like a Southern non-Sweet version of a Zeppoli - which was pretty freaking killer!

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    Like a Southern non-Sweet version of a Zeppoli - which was pretty freaking killer!

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