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    Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

    2.9 (57 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Very loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Wing snack with fries
    Anissa W.

    8/6/22: We've been here twice in the passed few weeks. We go through the drive thru & the order taker hasn't been the friendliest either time. I ordered a chicken tender kid's meal, & wing snack, bbq sandwich. Both times, my wings were cold. My son enjoyed his kid's meal & my friend also enjoyed the bbq sandwich. We ordered medium drinks & we get huge cups of drinks. I can't imagine what a large looks like. If I go back in the future, I will definitely check my wings first.

    Chicken Platter White & Shrimp Large Shrimp Platter
    Clarkstar M.

    This visit to Smithfield's was absolutely epic! Our dinner service began with placing a very quick order, which Mr. McKennies to extra good care of our party. We selected to sit at a table near the northern face of the establishment, which provided comfortable couch seating and two additional static chairs. The food came in a jiffy (extra ordinary swift); hot, and perfectly to our specifications. I have to be critical when I say the fixings on the side need to be a bit more bulky, as they were epically good but, vastly small in proportion. The main courses (chicken & shrimp) were delicious and not full of grease. I do understand food cost is paramount but, having a good balance of food is in order. This is absolutely something I would present to the owners of Smithfield's. I say this not because I think customers should have a plate overflowing with food but, I will volunteer that precautions need to be equally substantial. I go on to say... Lady Mia our iconic waitress performed iconically; even went beyond our expectations, as a member of out party is allergic to shellfish, which Lady Mia stepped in to pull another table near just for our party's convenience of seating. Though-out our Smithfield's experience located at: 4000 Jones Sausage Road Garner, NC 27529 we were showered with good ol' home cooking, great southern hospitality, and professionalism beyond normalcy. Mr. McKennies performed multiple duties, and the one which was making sure the Ladies Restroom had a fully operational soap dispenser after malfunctioning. His leadership was epic. In conclusion, we had an absolutely outstanding time, and I defiantly recommend dinning at this location if you're looking for: Good Food-Good Atmosphere, and feeling welcome. More epic reviews coming soon! Article by Michael Clarkstar

    Chopped barbecue, hush puppies, slaw, potato salad and sweet tea
    Ashton W.

    After years of passing Smithfield's locations and never stopping, I finally decided to try it. I had heard the barbecue was surprisingly decent for fast food and I found that to be largely true. Now, no one would mistake this for a famous plate of 'cue from a master smoker, but for a mass-produced product, they do pretty well. The restaurant is a bit cleaner than your typical fast food spot. Not quite Chick-Fil-A clean, but it's not a Burger King or something gross. The menu offers a wide variety and the sides are better than what you'd find at most fast food restaurants. The fried okra, for example, is pretty tasty. I also liked the soft serve ice cream machine and it was kind of like being in an old-school cafeteria again. If you want North Carolina barbecue, don't go here expecting something great. But if you are traveling through and need a quick vote then you could do a lot worse than a meal here.

    Drive thru

    Back again and still highly disappointed with the service felt like I was bothering them just by placing an order !! I didn't let it ruin my day but it's unacceptable because some people will react differently especially Since I've been in the same spot for 20 minutes

    Large Bbq Platter
    Demonie L.

    It's just aight ..i got the bbq plate with fries and it wasn't anything special but it'll definitely fill yo ass up.the sweet tea is very good tho .

    Regular Bbq Platter
    Amber B.

    Tasty hot good BBQ in Smithfield NC I enjoyed the sides and the rub on ribs delicious

    $7.53? Meh.
    Jöshua M.

    Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q is the hometown brand. The company started down the road in Smithfield, and it should surprise nobody that they serve chicken and Eastern NC style barbecue. For the uninitiated, Eastern NC style barbecue sauce is vinegar based and slightly spicy. It is also known as the superior style of NC barbecue. Anybody who disagrees is simply mistaken. Outside of chicken and barbecue/pulled pork, Smithfield's also serves fried shrimp and catfish. Menu items average slightly over $10 for platters, under $10 for sandwiches. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with hushpuppies and a sweet tea for $7.53. I tried to ignore the fact that the cashier was coughing without covering his mouth, but ew. Dude, cough into your sleeve. Couple that with the fact that he was dressed like a manager, and things are slightly questionable. The food was good, but there is a high bar for barbecue in the South. Smithfield does manage to set itself apart with its friendly service. Despite being a fast food restaurant, employees regularly walked through the dining room to offer drink refills. Coughy McCougherson aside, I had a good dining experience. Smithfield's is not quite good enough to go out of your way to find, but it's a good choice for a meal if it's convenient to you.

    Jeff F.

    It's been years since I've been to Smithfield's, like 15 years. I always remembered it being usual fried chicken, but after getting some coupons in the mail I figured I'd give it another try. And I'm glad I did! The chicken here is amazing, and they give you a huge amount of shoestring fries which were the best I've had at any fast food restaurant! And the service here is better than any fast food place, they bring your food to the table and will even take your garbage and refill your drinks. I can't believe I missed out on Smithfield's for so many years!

    ws a plate of food

    I placed an order at 10:30 a.m. for a 30-person Tailgate Package and literally picked it up about 35 minutes later. Awesome Service, awesome food! Thank you all!

    the bbq is hidden under the chicken just to tease ya

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    Southern BBQ - make sure you're cool w/ the vinegar. Love this place. Oh yeah, and don't forget the hush puppies :)

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    Wow. Delicious fried chicken. BBQ is delicious too - try the pulled pork. You need to eat there twice to try everything

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    10 years ago

    Good BBQ not fabulous. Haven't been back since the first time but I may give their fried chicken a try

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    Chicken was very dry, all the other food was bland. The bathrooms were dirty and the staff was very rude. I won't come here again.

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    Review Highlights - Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

    The bar-b-q is scrumptious as well as their hush puppies and iced tea.

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    Alpaca Chicken - Former food container size for daily specials

    Alpaca Chicken

    4.2(87 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I absolutely love this place!! Every time I order food from them it's delicious and always fresh!…read moreMy favorite side is the green beans and omg the maduros are so sweet and the perfect texture! The creator of this place deserves the entire universe! The staff are friendly people too so that's a plus!

    Tried Alpaca Chicken about a month ago on a night I didn't feel like cooking. There is parking…read moreavailable out front, though when we went about an hour before closing it was pretty packed and hard to find a parking spot. Inside, the restaurant has a setup similar to Chipotle, but more with a Peruvian style feel. To order you walk up to the counter to place your order. I ordered the 1/4 chicken combo which comes with two sides. For the chicken you can choose dark or meat. For the sides I chose the corn (which was a bit undercooked) and rice. The chicken was good but it reminded me a bit of higher quality rotisserie chicken you might pick up from the store. My biggest hesitation is probably the value for the price. The 1/4 chicken meal portion feels a little expensive for the size. The daily specials seem like the better value since they also come with a drink. My partner ordered the daily special chicken tacos. They arrived cold and were covered with more raw onions then we personally prefer. The standout for both of us was the green sauce and you could add this to anything to make it taste good. Overall I'd still consider giving it another try if I'm even in a pinch and am looking for a good chicken meal.

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    Alpaca Chicken - Chicken rotating over fire

    Chicken rotating over fire

    Alpaca Chicken - New unsatisfactory serving containers for the daily special

    New unsatisfactory serving containers for the daily special

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    Taste Da Vibez

    Taste Da Vibez

    3.5(11 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I remembered that I'd heard about a new soul food restaurant opening in the White Oak area and…read moredecided to give it a try. While the location is great, the business doesn't stand out well enough to attract those that may not be looking for it. I parked into the back and entered the back door. While they sell soul food, the vibes feel super Jamaican. Black paint with green and yellow accents. Fairly large and very clean dining area. The cashier didn't really greet me when I walked up. She wasn't rude, but she wasn't friendly or welcoming. She did complement my shirt. Her non-verbal cues made me feel rushed. I had to ask her if they were sold out of anything. That information was not offered. I also had to ask her the price. I ended up ordering the lamb chops plate that came with rice, and two side. I opted for the collards and mac n cheese. It took maybe 5-8 minutes for my plate to come out. 3 other people came in, ordered and left before I did. I think it was because theybhad to grill the lamb chops. Visually the food looked delicious. Very generous serving of everything. However, the collards were the most disappointing collards I've ever had. They didn't taste bad. They just weren't seasoned AT ALL!! they just tasted like a collard with pepper flakes. The rice was just plain and Not seasoned. The mac n cheese was pretty good. They need to season the pasta a bit more and use a more flavorful cheese. The star was the lamb chops. They were a good size, seasoned extremely well, tender, and grilled to perfection! On top of that they gave me 4. They're They're the reason I'm giving 4 stars. I washed all of that down with a slice of their pineapple cake. It tasted like box cake with canned crushed pineapple on top. But it was delicious. I'd go back just for the lamb chops and cake. At $40 though, i won't go back too often. I hope the other sides are much better though!!

    So glad Taste Da Vibez is finally in Garner! Let me just say--there are so many options that I…read morealready know I'll be back. On my first visit, I ordered the hamburger steak with rice, along with mac and cheese and green beans for my sides. Everything was good and full of flavor. The sides definitely gave classic comfort, out-the-box/canned vibes--but still seasoned well and satisfying. Most importantly, it's refreshing to have something in Garner that isn't just another traditional fast-food spot. The service was great and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back and trying more off the menu!

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    Taste Da Vibez - Kitchen and order window.

    Kitchen and order window.

    Taste Da Vibez - Lamb chops over rice, collards, and mac n cheese

    Lamb chops over rice, collards, and mac n cheese

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    Beasley's Chicken & Honey - Packed on opening night.

    Beasley's Chicken & Honey

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    The most delicious chicken and waffles on earth! i've been here a couple times, the dining room…read moreroom is small and cozy, service is great and the food is excellent

    I went back to Beasley's Chicken & Honey one last time as they close January 25th. Even on a cold,…read morerainy morning, there was a line outside before opening. I understand as if you aren't seated when they open, you can expect a 90-minute to two-hour wait. I was hoping to get the Chicken Pot Pie this time and thought my prior visit was just off. I was thrilled that most of the menu was available. They were just out of the banana pudding. So I got to try the pecan wings I read about with the white sauce. It was so good. Then I got the chicken pot pie and biscuits. The pot pie had old biscuits for the topping, but the creamy mixture with large chunks of chicken was delicious. My biscuits came with honey and were served warm. I left with a slice of the chocolate-caramel-coconut cake, a side salad without onions, and a fried boneless thigh. The salad was made correctly, and the dressing was included. The salad was full of veggies, and the cake was rich and moist. Service was friendly and as soon as I finished my iced tea, another appeared. My wings were brought out first and it was a while for the rest of the meal as the restaurant was full. But they didn't rush me at all. I actually liked the space between the dishes, as I might not have been able to eat it all otherwise. I couldn't finish both biscuits and was even provided a container for the honey. I am going to miss Beasley's, but I'm glad I got a positive experience to remember the restaurant.

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    Beasley's Chicken & Honey - Chicken + Honey!

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