Brought my friend to Smithfield's Chicken 'N BBQ for lunch, Order# 48. I enjoyed the shrimp plate and my friend, the white chicken plate. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The food is always perfect. Thank you for a lovely lunch! read more

If I'm near a Smithfield's I'm gonna grab something - BBQ, chicken, even a chicken tender sandwich, anything but the hot dog which is honestly awful. The pork BBQ is solid but it is not great. The pork for all the Smithfield locations are cooked overnight on site. The meat is not cooked over wood, but rather in large ovens, so there is no smokiness to it. The fried chicken is very good, and they offer a chicken tender sandwich that is very good, and rather large. The Brunswick Stew is good, as are the FF and slaw. read more

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I bought 3 different platters. The coleslaw was as old and rancid tasting. The chicken was not good either. It was greasy. I'm done trying this place. read more

Smithfield's had always been in my top three places to grab a quick lunch or dinner . You can't go wrong with the bbq sandwich (add rib sauce) the potato salad is my all time favorite. I love the tea it's always fresh and perfect the fried chicken is always hot and fresh. And if you're really hungry get the combo plate. You will not be disappointed. My favorite location is in Dunn, but honestly, I stop in for a quick pint of potato salad if I'm driving by one . Nothing beats a gathering when someone brings a big tailgate pack or something from Smithfield's . I wish we had these in WA State. I miss it so much I ate it twice a week the whole time I e been here visiting . read more

2nd time here and we picked up dinner to take out. The 1st time was a charm but, this time was 180 out. The chicken was all dried out to the point we threw it out and it wasn't worth the 20 minute drive back. So if we return there's a 50/50 chance the chicken will be fresh. I don't care for the odds. read more

The food is good for what it is, but the service provided by Alyssa (hope I'm spelling that right) was top notch! Cleaning tables, checking on us, very polite. Will be back again because of that read more

Great tasting bbq good service. Reasonable prices. Going back again for sure. Can't beat great bbq.

I don't think I've eaten inside a Smithfield's since 2006 but the food is always amazing. I could eat a whole pound of Smithfield's pulled pork if I could!! read more

Food above average. Customer service not so good. Perhaps a group meeting on how to treat people that actually spend money in their establishment. read more

portions are big and excellent customer service. Have eaten at several of them around central Raleigh area with the same results Tea is the best around this area read more

The chicken and the bbq was so delicious. I went twice and will definitely be going back again.

I have been several times on my way East of Raleigh (usually to one of the beaches close to Raleigh). Food is consistently awesome - especially the Barbecue and the Hushpuppies. You can't go wrong with the chicken and the Banana Pudding either! I truly wish they would open a Smithfield Barbecue and Chicken in Raleigh. read more

We try to eat here at least twice a month! We love it. The food is always hot and fresh and tasty!

NC bbq at its finest- the flavor is in the meat not the sauce. Awesome food from potato salad to hush puppies to pork and chicken... you won't be disappointed. read more

The best bbq around! As a child anytime my family is driving through we HAVE to stop to and pick up some bbq for dinner one night. And now that I live in the area they ask me to pick up a few pints on my way home for them! We have always had such wonderful experiences inside and their drive thru service is so quick! Everyone is very polite and personable. This is our go-to spot any time were in the mood for bbq! read more

I got tenders with beans and hush puppies and fries on the side the tenders were very good I can't complain but the fries were covered in oil no flavor and the potatoe salad was just not it lol but everything else was very delicious especially the chicken read more

Waited in the drive through for 10 minutes to get a sandwich thrown together that there was hardly any meat on it and falling apart and soggy. Suther was handed to me with no syrup in the mix. When I told them there was no syrup the manager said sorry what else can I get you. How about change the syrup for the Coke! Most pissed off that my sandwich is a mess and no meat. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws a sandwich wrapped in plastic - Barbeque Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

The food was excellent ! My family and I had a great time and look forward to visiting often . The customer service was outstanding, something that is lacking in most restaurants these days . The cleanliness was amazing from the dining room all the way to the bathrooms . read more

Food: I had the fried chicken, bbq (eastern NC style), Brunswick stew, hush puppies, and sweet tea. ALL of it was delicious. Atmosphere: The restaurant was clean and visually appealing. The restrooms were clean. Customer Service: Quick and very friendly. Price: Price is ok, but the food is great. Conclusion: If you are in the mood for Eastern NC BBQ or fried chicken, then you will love Smithfield's. read more

This is our new go to fast food for our family. So happy they opened the new store near PUBLIX! The restaurant is clean and pleasant. The help is attentive to your order. The fried chicken is my favorite and my family loves the Bar-B-Q, something for every one! The sides taste like homemade. Try the bean and slaw! Warning, the hush puppies are addictive! read more

My first time visiting Smithfield in Clayton. The chicken wings were fresh and hot, perfectly seasoned. The line moved rather fast and customer service was excellent. Not a fan of the hush puppies. Inside was clean and well lit. read more

Seven was amazing! great customer service! and very friendly will be going back!

Harkless was amazing the service was great and the food is always good . A great place for a speedy and great lunch.

Our order in the drive thru was wrong, so I called up there and spoke to Mr. Logan or Loken, and he didn't hesitate to fix the entire order. I have never received such amazing customer service until this experience. read more

I love the vinegar based sauce and the sandwiches. If I could give this 10 stars, I WOULD! One place I wish would be in Texas, because it's so amazing! I can't wait for my next trip back to North Carolina ;) read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws a faded sign on the side of a building - Barbeque Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Fantastic experience, good food, service was awesome. Peyton and Ariel were so kind and made us feel right at home. Thanks again!

I absolutely love the drive thru people there as they are ALWAYS friendly and helpful and I enjoy talking with each of them. Today my favorite people, Ariel and Peyton were there and were as always very helpful and fast!!! read more

The cashier, Nathan, was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely come back to this hwy 70 location!

Newly renovated, I decided to give this spot another chance since they're right up the street. Again I'm disappointed. Perhaps more disappointed. I don't know how they have the nerve to call their product Barbecue. It's a slap in the face to any pitmaster that spends hours smoking a chunk of pork. This meat doesn't even taste like it's been smoked. And for crying out loud put some barbecue sauce on it! I had to put my own sauce on it in order to choke it down. Never again! read more

This place is always a great choice. Good food, friendly staff and always on point with your order.

Never had a bad experience here. Restaurant is always clean and food never disappoints. Nathan is an excellent employee and with a great attitude. read more

Trash greasy friend chicken. Overly breaded not much actual meat. Look elsewhere. Idk how they can open a 2nd Clayton location....

We drive approximately 15 miles to frequent Smithfield Chicken 'N Bar B Q Clayton, NC 1-2 times per week as the restaurant is clean, comfortable, food is hot, and customer service is good. On Saturday 6-17-2023 at approximately 6pm this restaurant fell miserably on all four of the above criteria. The restaurant tables were dirty. I got a wet paper towel and cleaned our table. We were warned by another couple how cold the restaurant AC was and I ask if they could please raise the temperature and they complied. After waiting approximately 5 minutes for our food I saw them place my order beside another order under the heat lamp. After several minutes I walked to the front counter to get someone's attention as was the other customer whose food was also waiting under heat lamp. A female walked towards us, took a phone call, moved to a room to our right and closed the door as to not be heard. We waited another 1-2 minutes and she returned, placed my order on the same tray as the other meal and delivered our meals. The Barbecue was lukewarm and the fries were cold. Additionally the AC came back on and we were again cold while eating our meal. I hope that this was an exception to the normal good experiences we have had in the pass. read more

This is an okay place to go in Clayton when you need a quick fix of fried chicken and barbecue. They also have really good Brunswick stew as well as fries, slaw, hush puppies and other sides. As for their Eastern NC - styled barbecue, it's far from the best available in Eastern NC but it's usually decent enough, and their barbecue sandwich is really good. What I like is their drive-thru usually moves along pretty good and their prices are reasonable, especially considering you could easily spend the same amount at a fast food joint and not get the same value or quality of food. The reason I give them a 3-star rating is due to the taste of the BBQ pork as mentioned previously and, secondly, the combination pork & fried chicken plate will get you barbecue pork and two pieces of chicken but they skimp on the portion of BBQ they put on the plate. I wish they would either give you a larger portion of BBQ or maybe have the option to only get one piece of chicken and get double BBQ pork - that would be a nice option. Since McCall's BBQ, that was across the street before it closed down a few years ago, is not an option in this area anymore, Smithfield's is the best place for chicken & BBQ in Clayton along Hwy. 70. read more

Very pleased with the customer service I received from Nathan in the drive thru. He was very friendly and a perfect gentleman. Will definitely be coming back to the SCNB in clayton on hwy 70. read more

Not a bad spot for a quick bite! The food was mediocre. I'd go again in a pinch. The hush puppy's were delicious.

First time visit- the BBQ chicken and pork was tasty. I enjoyed the sides. The customer service was excellent. They walked around offering refills. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - First visit. Enjoyed the BBQ pork & chicken. Potato Salad was my favorite, coleslaw & hush puppies were tasty. Excellent customer service. - Barbeque Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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This place was Ok. Very nice staff and very clean restaurant. The BBQ sandwich really had no flavor. Kinda dry and I needed to add a ton of sauce. The coleslaw was from a bag. Again, nothing was bad, but it just wasn't impressive in a BBQ heavy state. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws a woman eating a meal - Barbeque Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

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I went to Smithfield Barbque on 9/22/20, as soon as I began eating my chicken I projectile vomited four times. I ran to the bathroom and vomited in there twice, the people that work there ate young and all they were worried about was mopping the floor and sanitizing. I couldn't hardly speak because I was so sick. Asked for ice water but they brought it to me after I had sat down and gave them the food back. This is the first time I have eaten and something happened that fast. I didn't see a manager around. Another lady was telling me about her experience there later and it happened to her, her Mom and a friend of the Moms within a months time of my experience. They immediately git sick just like I did. Maybe it was a bad batch of chicken. Scary experience. I ate there earlier on month and nothing happened. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. For whatever reason I ordered the pulled pork sandwich which I dislike in the area because of the vinegar base. The sandwich which was topped with a cole slaw was really good. I ordered the large diet soda but received a regular coke instead which annoyed me. But stay away from the large it was huge! The Mrs. Ordered the chicken finger platter (FF) in which we were informed would be about 8 minutes if we did not mind waiting. The Chicken was really good & really hot temperature wise. The order was exactly eight minutes as stated and the FF were hot & really good thin stringed ones. The chicken breading did remind me of KFC but was much better than Bojangles & KFC. It was my first visit here and will try other items as well next time. I was pleasantly surprised ! read more