The food was fantastic, as was the service. We had brisket, pulled pork, ribs and added a sausage…read more Barbecue rice, sweet potato salad sides plus a piece of cornbread. Brisket was the best I've had, everything else was only great. The employees were welcoming and engaging. More than once they came out from the kitchen or behind the counter to greet customers in line that they recognized. Of course I'll be back and want to try the entire menu.

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!!!

If ya have to go thru Benson, pull right off I-40 at exit #319 and belly up to the bar at the…read moreRedneck BBQ Lab, where they spell Sawse right, make cornbread and Tater Salad as good as yer Grandma but don't burn the brisket like yer daddy always does. Meat is sold by the pound here. 1/4 pound don't sound like much but fills an average person up nicely. If yer like me, n want leftovers for late-night tv watchin', or t'take to work for lunch t'marra, go ahead n order a half pound. I ordered brisket, which was so tender it fell apart on my fork, n sausage, which was already cut in slices for me but dripping juice anyway. (They serve it right here, too, obviously). You git yer choice of their house sawses. Their Grand Champion Sawse, which is a smoky-tangy-sweet, or Competition Sawse, which is "tangy-sweet w/a little heat" (I didn't find it "hot" but I'm used t'eatin' jalapenos) or the North Carolina Sawse, which is yer Tarheel Vinegar style. They're all good, and I et a bit o each, but the Competition Sawse is prolly my fave. The food is very reasonably priced, especially for bbq, and you won't spend n arm n a leg if'n ya eat here. We love their vittles, n plan t'ask 'em about catering our anniversary party t'add a touch o class t'the occasion. Recommend highly!!!

Exceptional food AND service!!!…read more The Redneck BBQ Lab is conveniently located right off of I-40 and is a great place to stop in for a great meal. If you are traveling (or just need fuel) you can fill up at the fuel pumps while grabbing a bite to eat, as this restaurant is connected to a gas station! The brisket here is tender and has a great balance of fat and lean meat. Their competition sauce goes great with it, along with some freshly brewed sweet tea to chug it down! The jalapeño mac and cheese is awesome but you can definitely taste the jalapeño. It is not subtle. They also give you a biscuit AND a slice of cornbread! Even though this is a "help yourself" restaurant with free seating and grab-it-yourself utensils, there is an employee frequently walking around asking if he can refill your drinks and is welcome to strike up a conversation with you. The one in particular is extremely friendly, and is always at the restaurant to make your experience more enjoyable!

I have been wanting to try this bbq place for awhile and we finally made it after going to an event…read moredowntown. We were fortunate to find a good parking place on the side of the building. As we were walking up my grandson said " this is a fancy place ". The decor is nicer than most bbq places for sure. I was surprised to see so many options that were not bbq and a large selection of sides. He got meatloaf with Mac and cheese and baked beans. He said it was the best meatloaf he ever had and this comes from a picky eater! He loved the Mac and cheese as well. It was a huge serving so I got to try the meatloaf and he was right. He didn't share the Mac and cheese. Neither of us cared for the baked beans. I had the brisket, Brussel sprouts and potato salad. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Awesome. The potato salad was ok but I didn't care for the Brussel sprouts . I would try two different sides next time. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits came as well. We were both so thirsty and I can report they had excellent sweet tea. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food came out faster than I expected. We will be back!

Stopped by The Pit to try some authentic NC style bbq after moving to the triangle. When you arrive…read moreparking is difficult and you'll need to either find street parking or pay for parking in a nearby lot. When you walk in the space feels like a converted industrial warehouse with a polish of upscale. You'll check in with the host when you arrive and then be seated. For the starter we ordered the Pit Sampler (a medley of their appetizers; which includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, Southern-style deviled eggs, and pimento cheese balls). Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the pit sampler as most dishes were a bit on the dry side, but the free basket of biscuits and hush puppies were great. For the entree we ordered the half rack of baby back ribs which were good but pretty fatty in some sections. I would return again in the future but may try something else on the menu.

The BBQ is pretty good. Good food for the right price. I had the dinner planter which consisted of…read moretwo vegetables I chose the collards and French fries. Meat was chicken breast and pulled pork. Came with hush puppies and coleslaw. Chicken was season right and juice and tender. The pork was spot on. The collards were really good. The coleslaw I was not a fan of. It was too tangy and tasted too much like mustardy. The hush puppies were the best I had ever had. Cooked to perfection not greasy and right amount of flavor and texture. I liked them so much I had to get a dozen to go!! The French fries were hard and over fried. Probably sitting under a heat lamp for too long. The pork was season right. I dined in so at the table they had a few sauces you can sprinkle on. Over all the food was really good and all for an amazing price. Lots of locals come there and that parking lot is always full! The restaurant staff was very friendly and the establishment was very clean! I will be a regular customer moving forward!

We did takeout. My wife had flounder. The portion was generous and cooked perfectly. My fried…read morechicken was excellent. The prices were great.

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

Excellent food. Seating is limited and entering/exiting the parking lot is tight so best to go…read moreduring off hours, but worth the wait. Really friendly staff too.

Visiting some family I wanted to get in as much bbq as I could in town. This one showed up with…read moredecent reviews and I wanted to try it out. I can't say this was my favorite bbq in the area, but I would absolutely stop by again. The brisket was ok, but a touch dry. The staff was friendly and the flavors were great. Their sauces were decent and I enjoyed the meal. The interior of the restaurant is very simple, which is exactly what I'd expect for this type of place, but the gingham tablecloths are still welcoming.

All good except The ton weighted corn bread…read more The ribs were really good, and the chicken. Yes, beer selection--excellent. And, the potato salad was quite scrumptious.

Brisket was amazing! I had it on top of my fresh crisp salad…read more R had a plate with sides. Coleslaw was delicious. Sat outside with lights and golden early evening light. Service was so quick! Okay - the cornbread was odd, maybe a "hoe cake" the guy who took our order tried to warn us . He guided my husband to a delicious sweet potato muffin. It was a great introduction to Raleigh!

Fried chicken was room temperature and dry. Gizzards were over cooked, more breading than meat…read more Hush puppies were hot and fresh, however, not given at seating like normal. When asked, server said they didn't have a basket to serve them. Huh? Basically best part of the meal was the green beans. Probably won't be back. Heard new cooks, but still.

I must be honest I'm shocked I haven't reviewed this spot sooner as my family and I have been going…read morehere ten years. This is a no frills, grandma seems to be cooking in the back, wholesome as pie spot with some of the best BBQ in the triangle. Pork is always super soft and delicious. Fantastic fried chicken. The best hush puppies in all of this state in my opinion and they are free with every meal. A whole damn basket of em. My husband loves their banana pudding too. It's nothing fancy, it's styrofoam plates, sweet tea sitting on the table. And yes, they have the good ice. The waitstaff is always friendly. To top it all off- its prices from the bush administration lol. Where else can you "pig" out as a family of four for $67 including tip. That was 2 kids meals, 2 combo plates, a pulled pork sandwich and banana pudding. Plus drinks. Go here. Now...