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.

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?

We had Big Foot BBQ cater a small wedding rehearsal and the food was amazing! Kelly and his team…read morewere professional, accommodating and great to work with. The quality of the food was amazing and they were able to accommodate people in our group who are vegetarian. The sauces were delicious! I would highly recommend Kelly and his team for any function you may have a need for catering! We will absolutely be working with them again in the future!

Top quality Barbeque and smoked meats, as well as fantastic and sometimes smokey sides. I love Big…read moreFoot's offerings every time. Their chicken wings, brisket, collards, mac and cheese...everything is delicious. They also have several sauces to choose from for different area styles or meats. The folks who run the show are always helpful and cheerful with great service and accommodation. Highly recommended!

What does Prime look like on a Sat morning? I'll tell ya... a line that snakes out the door and…read morearound the patio. Don't worry, the wait is long, but it isn't that bad. While on our hour + wait, we made friends with the people to the front and back of us, we were served some awesome beer off the tap by the owner, and we get to smell the illustrious smoky aroma that makes this bbq so famous. Service is always top notched. If you're really lucky, the servers may slip you a tender sample of brisket while you make you final decisions on the cut of meat you want for your meal. And then you get to sit down with your plate. Was it worth the wait? Oh, most definitely!!!

My wife and I drove 8 hours to Raleigh and made sure the very first place we stopped was Prime, and…read moreit was everything we hoped for! Five minutes after jumping in line we were offered a free beer which hit the spot on a 90 degree spring day. We've hit a number of barbecue spots all over the country so I don't say this lightly but their pork ribs were the best I've ever tried and if you go on a Saturday make a point to try the whole hog lechon! Huge thanks to Marcus & Chris for the southern hospitality!

We were greeted with smiles and a warm welcome. The bbq was amazing!! We had the pork sandwich with…read moreslaw and half bbq chicken plate. The chicken was super moist and the sandwich was delicious. The banana pudding was the BEST we have ever had!!!

Awesome barbecue great atmosphere some of the best are places that are off the beaten path and this…read moreis very true for Grady's

This was definitely an experience. Out of the way for me on my way home from Myrtle Beach to…read moreWinchester, VA (originally from Hickory, NC), but worth it as the nostalgia screams dinner with Grandmomma & Grandaddy. You walk in and the young HS or College Busboys/waiters are lined up waiting to assist. It has to be one of the most nostalgic things gs I've seen in a long time. The sweet tea is southern pucker sweet & perfect!! There's malt vinegar on the table for collards, and the NC vinegar based BBQ sauce was very good. However, the chopped pork BBQ did t really need any help, it was just as good on its own and not mushy. I even enjoyed the yellow coleslaw, it's a mustard & vinegar base and tasty. The Brunswick stew could have been heat hotter, but it had a decent taste with plenty of meat & veggies. I would definitely drive out of my way again to share Parker's with my 15yr old who missed this road trip.

What a great place for lunch if you happen to be in eastern NC. Cash only!!…read more 1. Friendly waiters in uniforms and paper hats greet you into a classic small town seating area. Crowded at lunch time but we quickly got a table. The crowd was diverse, tending to be a bit older. 2.Pitcher of tea delivered quickly and left on table. 3 The food: chopped barbecue served eastern NC style. Very good with lots of vinegar to add on the table; epic corn sticks and slightly sweetened hush puppies for the table; green beans served southern style just like grandma made them; mustard Cole slaw, a bit too sweet but yummy and Mac and cheese. We inhaled it. 4. Great prices ; $10 for a plate. 5. And key to a great bbq restaurant: the ribbons of the champion hogs they, ah, bought for dinner. Not oversized portions, which is great. Clean and a great small town stop.

My place of employment (750 people) had a catered event 5/20/2026. We have one every year and the…read moreBBQ restaurants we've had previously have had more complaints than compliments. So, this year we tried someone new. Marty's. The food was exceptionally made. I ate things I normally haven't liked all my life, tried it, and fell in love and wanted MORE! My favorite was the BBQ pork! Are you kidding me? And then add their sauce on top.....COME ON......I was FLOORED! I am hoping with all my might there is some extra we can take home. However, I doubt it because everyone ate UP! The service was great. Very accommodating and professional. I hope we will continue to use them!

We were traveling south and were interested in sampling some BBQ for lunch. We came upon this…read moreplace and found it to be quite popular with the locals as there was a line around the block for the drive through. So we thought we would give it a try. The good news ... from what they had to offer, the food was quite tasty. The bad news ... the offerings were limited. From what we saw on the menu, it seemed to be mostly chicken (with a lot of it fried) and some chopped pork. Now I know this is the Carolinas so brisket may not be an option. But the pig is so revered I thought we would see that offered a number of ways, and at least see some baby back ribs on the menu. Not sure this place is named properly as I expected to see more BBQ than anything else on the menu, and that is simply not the case.

A sign of a good bbq place is if you can smell the food before you walk in. I could smell the bbq…read morefrom a block or so away. This is the best bbq sandwich that I've eaten in NC. The sauce was amazing and the perfect balance of vinegar and taste. The brisket has the option of fatty, mixed, or no fat. The mix had a lot of fat, I wouldn't order it again. The service was great too, I think our food was ready in less than 5 mins. The food came out before the water lol

The restaurant is located in the Peace St and Glenwood Ave area. This restaurant is located in the…read moreSmoky Hollow district in downtown Raleigh. The ambience is bright and colorful. The ribs were tasteful, and the pickled sides were delicious. I did not enjoy the Mac and cheese, but the French fries were delicious and crunchy. Prices are affordable, and service was average. I recommend this restaurant. Service was average and friendly

Service and food were amazing!!!!We showed up later than their last seating after a 6 hour drive…read moresouth but they insisted we come in and set us a table and made our night. You gotta eat here!!!!! Craig Rogers Aloha Custom Pools Dundas Ontario Canada

I wish I lived here just so I could come back more often! The ambiance is clean, bright, and…read moreelegant without feeling stuffy. The owner was thoughtful enough to stop by our table, and we had such a nice conversation--it really added a personal touch to the experience. We ordered fried green tomatoes, ribs, brisket, a burger, Spanish rice, beans, and mac & cheese, and every single dish was fantastic. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Got two dinners to go. Everything was really good! Chopped barbecue excellent as well as the fried…read moreflounder. All the sides were delicious -- collards, Brunswick stew, slaw, and yams. The hush puppies were a standout too - they actually tasted like cornmeal. Portions very generous and a great value-- will be eating leftovers for dinner tonight! Staff was very personable and friendly to out-of-town northerners too :)

A must! Been around for decades ages but words can't express the amazing food! Take out or eat in…read more... on the dining room take a look at all the antiques.... Highly recommend the hush puppies, chopped bbq w slaw is the only NC way! Don't forget to buy a t shirt - they go quick

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.