Attended a family reunion the food was catered and delicious the rids smoke to perfection, chicken the same, chopped b-b-q scrumptious, collards excellent. Don't pass this place up!!! read more

This place lives up to the hype! Outstanding barbecue and sides. Staff was thoughtful and courteous. A can't miss for barbecue fans in the Raleigh area. read more

Awesome had chopped chicken sandwich with house sweet bbq sauce a side of macaroni and cheese and banana pudding all excellent I recommend and I will be back read more

This place was recommended to us and we finally went today. Overall, we were happy with our meal and would come back! The pulled pork, baked beans, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad were great. Good sauces too. My parents both got the chicken and said it was just okay, wouldn't order it again. But the cornbread was the worst cornbread I ever had in my life. Hard as a brick and flavorless. I would steer clear if it. read more

Sam Jones catered our Triangle Talks event last night at the Slalom office in Raleigh. We had about 50 guests who devoured a fantastic spread of chicken, pulled pork, mac & cheese, beans, and slaw. The pork was shredded to perfection, with rich flavor and some cracklins scattered throughout. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, with a savory smoky taste. The sides were just right, balancing out the meal. Our guests were well fed and raved about the food. Thank you Sam Jones for your excellent food and service - we'll be back! read more

As an admitted bbq snob this pork was good. It had a great flavor and was still moist. I really liked these vinegar sauce too. The baked beans were good and similar to how my family makes them. The cornbread needed a rising agent it was very stodgy. My husband got the potato salad and slaw with his and did not like either. He said the slaw was sweet enough to be a dessert. read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Everything we ordered was excellent. The Turkey and the mac were our favorites. Homemade chips were on point as well.

The Bad: Food was barely warm. We were eating around 7pm. The cornbread has the consistency of clay. It's really dense. Not sure if thats a NC thing. I've lived in the South all of my life and have never had cornbread like that. The chicken wasn't that great for smoked chicken but decent. The Good: The whole hog BBQ is where it's at. We had the smoked turkey too, which was very good. But if you're going to order one meat make it the whole hog pork. The vinegar BBQ sauce also amazing. The collards were pretty decent. A little vinegary for my taste but still good. Mac N Cheese was a baked style that would've been better if it was a hot temp. Overall pretty good. read more

Visited for lunch today July 13th. The young lady working the cash register didn't greet us. Didn't smile during the ordering and payment. Didn't say thank you. Just a blank stare like she hates her job. The food was great as always but this employee could use some customer service training. read more

My friend came from out of town and took her to Sam Jones BBQ to check out real Eastern NC BBQ. We really enjoyed the chopped BBQ and sides, but the cornbread really left a lot to be desired. It was dense, rubbery and flavorless. I've eaten there once before and really enjoyed the fried catfish and chicken tenders too. I will definitely come back, but will try some of the other bread options. read more

My husband and I have lived all over the US. We are BBQ snobs. From KC to Texas, Alabama to Florida, East & West NC and this BBQ was delicious. We had Turkey which was moist and delicious, BBQ Pork Ribs melted in your mouth and BBQ Pork was absolutely the best I've had in a long time. Macaroni & Cheese was really cheesy & creamy. My hubby had the banana pudding and said it was delicious. We talked to the manager Tom, he told us that everything on the menu is made from scratch. All the sauces and salad dressings (the honey mustard was so good, a little spicy) the salad was gigantic. I will eat here again!! The service was fast. The ambiance was nice, it had indoor seating and outdoor seating where you can bring your pup, upstairs was a party area. Nice facility and very clean. read more

Best. BBQ. Ever! Family and dog friendly! We were silent while eating (and that says TONS with this crew) as we savored every morsel of this meal! read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We have visited twice and enjoy the casual vibe and food. The pulled pork is vinegar-based, just the way I like it. On the first visit, it had crunchy bits in it, which was different, and I assumed was something like pork rinds. The second time it did not, which then made me question... what was in the first sandwich? Our biggest issue was how they handled the meal of someone in our party's food allergies, which resulted in politely returning his meal twice (literally covered in cheese and he had a severe dairy allergy). It was a miscommunication between the front of the house and the kitchen, and they were apologetic, but regardless, it was frustrating and resulted in a diminished experience for everyone. I know everyone and business has off-days, but if you have food allergies, I would highly suggest being even more vigilant than normal. read more

Good BBQ. Good Sides. Great Burger. Friendly Counter Service. Kind of reminded me of City BBQ, except Eastern NC style and better pork BBQ. read more

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Great & Fast Service! First time going to Sam Jones BBQ and the food was chefs kiss. We ate outside and tables were nice, clean, and plenty of napkins etc on the table. read more

Met up with an old friend while passing through Raleigh at Sam Jones BBQ. We sat at the bar to wait for them and ordered two local beers (Catawba White Zombie and a local Amber Ale). Both frosty cold and welcomed on a 90+ degree day. Staff was friendly enough and offered a few menu suggestions. Placed our order for food at the bar, were given a number and grabbed a table. The space is large, clean and well lit with a few booths and tables for larger groups. It was a Sunday evening and had a bit of a dinner rush, but not enough to ever get crowded. We ordered smoked wings, ribs, a 2-meat plate and the house special plate. The smoked wings were very good as were the ribs. They offer two types of BBQ sauce on the table, vinegar-based and sweet. The ribs and chicken were well seasoned and didn't need much sauce which is a plus in my book, but the sweet sauce was perfect for the smoked, shredded pork. The collard greens were very good, the coleslaw ok and the corn muffin left something to be desired. Portions are large so our friend had lots of leftovers to take home. read more

Someone : How was your experience at Sam Jones BBQ Me:Our waitress was nice... Didn't get her name but she did a great job explaining what was in the food to us. As for the actual food. The pork tasted like tuna. The cornbread was just awful. Fries were okay. The salt of the earth drink was mediocre. Overall do not come here. read more

So glad that Sam Jones made it to Raleigh. We have a respectable whole hog establishment to take out of towners without taking an hour or two pilgrimage down east. One of the top Eastern NC BBQ pits has been replicated effectively in Raleigh, Bravo! A++ chopped bbq, ribs, chicken and sides. read more

Did someone say bbq?? Sam Jones is the newest bbq joint to come to Raleigh. However, they're not new to the 'que scene. They started out in Greenville, NC and decided to make another home in Raleigh. The bbq is chopped rather than pulled and served up without sauce so you can add as little or as much as you want. The smoked chicken is juicy and tender. My favorite part of this meal was the Mac and cheese. It's sooo good. Make your way to Lenoir St for some good bbq and hospitality. read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Two meat combo with slaw and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoyed dinner with family here. Definitely great bbq. The Mac n cheese, smoked Turkey, pork bbq, baked beans, are all great! The cornbread however is terrible, and a weird texture to go with it. Good prices for kids food, and regular sized adult meals. Not big enough to take home leftovers but enough to fill you up. 2 of us had the banana pudding and it was okay. Considering most of the other bbq places cover their bbq in vinegar, and others sides are terrible, this fits our family well. We will definitely eat here again, just not going to order the cornbread. PS-if this place needs a good cornbread recipe, let me know cause I make an awesome cornbread!! read more

Solid BBQ joint in downtown Raleigh. BBQ Pork was good, but not the best. Great short ribs, but not the best. If you like your fries soggy, you're in luck (I'd like them to be crispier). Their sweet BBQ sauce was the highlight and made everything much better: fries, BBQ, and even a little on top of the short ribs. Their bourbon Cheerwine slushy was another highlight. Cheerwine is certainly a Carolina staple. Good stuff! I was expecting substantially better, but what I got was rather average. read more

Great food, nice atmosphere. We ate at the bar, all the people working were very friendly. I will return!

Don't dare put bbq sauce on this bbq. After trying the famous ones all over the Carolinas north and south ( Scott family in SC, Lexington in NC, and about forty others known and not so well known), this is the pinnacle of what pulled pork is all about. The pork is naturally sweet and so moist and tender. No heavy smoke flavor here. This has been sweetly kissed by natural wood coals. The way bbq is supposed to be. The chopped cracklings get mix in and provide and extra boost of flavor. Nothing beats this. And the sides--well the beans are spot on. The Mac and cheese is well balanced and is a true southern baked Mac and cheese. No salty Velveeta artificial taste. The collards were tender and yes they do use vinegar. The slaw is the sweet no mayo type. The cornbread is not fluffy corn cake; it is a modified hot water corn bread. Flat and crispy. This is simple pure BBQ and is the standard to which all others should strive to be This is our second visit--We drove an hour and we will be back read more

Get the Jones Family BBQ Tray with slaw and cornbread and be immediately transported to eastern NC where whole hog BBQ rules. What sets Sam Jones and their other family restaurants apart from the rest is the crispy pork skin chopped back into the meat along with the simple yet flavorful vinegar based sauce applied in the kitchen which perfectly complements the natural flavor of the meat along with the smoke. There are no words to describe the texture and flavor of their BBQ. It is the best I have ever had, hands down. The slaw is simple and delicious and pairs perfectly with the BBQ. The cornbread is very rich and dense and compliments the pork and slaw pairing perfectly. Other sides that I have sampled have also been good. This is easily the best representation of eastern NC whole hog BBQ in the Raleigh area. Please support your local businesses! read more

Nice spot. Meats are cooked perfectly. Sides were a bit bland. Salad didn't have a lot of meat. My husband enjoyed it. We'll likely be back for ribs and chicken wings. read more

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fries were raw, Vary small portions as well. Corn bread was dry the baked beans were great tasteful. Definitely expected more.

Great service and even better food.. the normal stuff is ribs, bbq chopped, and turkey are some of the local favorites

Had I know that this was some cousin of an authentic restaurant profiting from the name I likely would have skipped it but being from out if town I wanted barbecue and was thoroughly disappointed with the Applebees aesthetic, the bland food, and the utter abomination of a doorstop that is their "Skylight Inn" cornbread. read more

Five stars! I would say this is definitely a top three BBQ spot in Raleigh. I was suggested this hidden gem by a local and decided to give it a shot and boy... was I thrilled to get a taste of that tasty meat ( ° °) Don't even get me started on those collard greens and mac and cheese, they were divine. To my surprise this establishment also carries one of the finest alcoholic slushees around. Really good stuff, give it a try! read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Pete Jones BBQ Sandwich with Slaw and Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

As a long-time fan of Pete Jones' BBQ in Ayden I was very happy when Sam Jones BBQ opened and even happier when they began taking curbside orders. My companion and I both ordered the BBQ pork. For sides, we both chose the sweet slaw, while she chose the mac and cheese and I chose fries for our second side. We both thought that the slaw was outstanding. It was my favorite part of the meal. I was able to try a bite of the mac-and-cheese and thought it was excellent as well. Despite requesting extra-crispy fries on the online order form, my fries were flaccid, cold, and had obviously been sitting around for a while. Yuck. The sweet potato muffin was a strong "meh". It hurts me to say this as a devotee of Pete Jones' style BBQ, but the chopped pork was just uninspired. The pork wasn't bland, but it was not especially flavorful either. Although it had a few small bits of skin mixed in, they were soft and not flavorful compared to the crispy little flavor bombs of goodness from the original restaurant in Ayden. Maybe they were just having an off day? Pro tip: Although it isn't mentioned on your receipt email, there is a curbside pickup area in the back of the restaurant. After parking in front, they called and politely asked us to pull around. If the restaurant expects Customers to park in a specific place, they should make note of it somewhere on the receipt, possibly just above the link that you click to inform them of your arrival. read more

We had dinner here tonight and it was excellent. The BBQ, ribs, Mac, breads, chips and so on were very good. We were just visiting Raleigh for the day so we didn't know where to go and were so happy to find this place. The neighborhood is nice and the service was friendly and helpful. We'd totally come back next time we are not town. read more

Spare ribs were tough and chewy like rubber. Overpriced for the quality. Service was okay.

Food tasted fine. Portion size is my issue. Lets start off, i am from Tx, we prob do things a bit different. But lets be REAL, three meat plate with small chicken thigh, 1.5 slice of turkey and 1.5 slice of brisket (mostly fat) for $22. Yes it had two sides and a bread. I don't need a ginormous amount of sides, i want BBQ! I came for meat! So for me, no go. Just my opinion. Oh the place is stunning. Very nice sitting area. Maybe thats why it is so expensive, to make that nice bldg! read more

The sweet potato muffin and Mac n cheese is not to be missed! Can't wait to go back here and try more things. read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Collards, sweet potato muffin, Mac and cheese, and turkey was amazing - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I need more stars to give. I've eaten at every bbq place between Burlington and I95 and this is the best. The pulled pork is off the charts. I had the potato salad and sweet slaw. Like the pork, they are traditional sides and are great as well. read more

We took some friends to Sam Jones at 630. We placed our orders , paid and found some seats. Fifteen minutes later they brought one order of barbecue and told us that they had sold out of barbecue, turkey and chicken- everything that we had ordered. They offered us chicken wings, hamburgers or fried fish. It was a very disappointing experience. I will not go back. read more

Yum! I'm from out of town and love to stop in every time I'm in Raleigh. Love this place!

Really enjoyed the smoked chicken with sides. Highly recommended. Quick service as well. read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Smoked chicken, cole slaw, fries, and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Definitely a skip! Cornbread is thin and tasteless, giant bones in the pork, fries were cold. Garden salad and banana pudding were the only edible parts. Pimento cheese was mostly just shredded cheese in a pile, no pimento. read more

I was visiting my parents from Vegas this past weekend & wanted to try some BBQ in Raleigh. This place was highlsuggested on a couple different platforms. Definitely exceeded my expectations! The restaurant was so nice with plenty of indoor & outdoor seating. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Sam Jones BBQ - Chopped BBQ, chicken, spareribs, sweet slaw, baked beans, collard greens, & potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina