Excellent Service with Southern Charm. Fantastic Southern BBQ at the ready with amazing fixin's. Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, and Hushpuppies fried perfectly! Great stop for a hungry traveler. read more

Great barbecue and awesome French fries. Service is a little sluggish, but not too bad. Dining area is very clean and bright.

I returned on October 29 and it was much better. The stew was hot and fresh and the barbecue was seasoned well. I had a value pack and went through the drive thru window. Service was quick and efficient read more

I should have went somewhere else like my mind was telling me... I had to go back there twice before my order got right the food was horrible . The chicken wing looked like a chicken nugget and it taste like it was cooked in old burnt oil my srew was put in the carry out tray with the chicken and fries and that burnt through the tray . the nice little fella that helped me had the younger employee put the stew in a bowl with the lid on this young man was very nice and helpful he got things straight for me. I will not be going back there any time soon . read more

Good food especially the BBQ. They are usually very fast and the orders are accurate. Food is hot and tasty.

For fast food / quick service, this place is very good. I stopped by in the middle of a long drive to avoid all the typical drive thru options. The chicken had great breading and flavor, and the sides were good as well. read more

Food is always hot and the order is always correct! The drive-thru wait time is less than 5 minutes from order to finish.

Love Smithfields in general for their combo platter options. I typically get the chicken and bbq platter but this time I decided to try the chicken and shrimp platter and it was delicious! The shrimp was season well and taste fresh unlike what you would expect from most chain fast food places. The chicken was nice and extra crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. For my sides I got the coleslaw and potato salad which were both delicious. I also got some of their hushpuppies because I love them so much. I love the location because it's off of Dabney Drive which is the main area of town but its not far off of 85. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Fried chicken, hush puppies, coleslaw, and potato salad. - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Smithfield Barbeque is known for having great barbeque, so I was a little disappointed when we went to the one in Henderson a few weeks ago. It tasted good, but the turn off was a large chunk of fat in the middle of it. I assume they are suffering from a lack of help due to the government paying people to stay home. I'll wait a while before going back. read more

Great chicken best we had going through North Carolina. I will visit again when I return.

Very good barbecue. I'm from up north where barbecue is pulled pork smothered in BBQ sauce and is always eaten on a bun. I was a fish out of water when my food came sans bun, but quickly realized it wasn't necessary. read more

Get the fried chicken and shrimp combo! The brunswick stew is a must have! Pass on the banana pudding. Service is outstanding and the atmosphere is very nice. Old Dinner feel with black and white 50's them photos on the walls. read more

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quick and friendly service. Cheap prices. Clearly popular in town. Fast food but they'll bring the order to the table. The barbecue was GREAT! No sauce even needed - there's so much flavor with a bit of spice. The hush puppies and other sides are nothing special. And they have pebble ice! overall good experience. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Regular Bbq Platter - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

I truly enjoyed the atmosphere and customer service was outstanding!! After placing your order they bring the completed order to your table. My order was ready even before I left the counter which was also impressive. The sink in the dining area is a great touch for people like myself that like to wash their hands before eating and don't always like going into the bathroom to do so. Also a great idea since they do serve bar-b-q items. Great place to stop off I-85 read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

They were ignorant and rude , they just stared and gave dirty looks do not recommend going here

Made a pit stop at this Smithfield's on my way to Richmond. It was dinner time on a Friday night and there was a pretty good crowd but no wait for me to order. The woman who took my order didn't seem particularly happy to see me, answer my questions, or take my order. Not a great start. I ordered the BBQ plate with potato salad. It also came with cole slaw and hushpuppies. For me, the bbq lacked that smoked flavor. There was a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes and a vinegar-based sauce. Just bland. Speaking of bland, the hushpuppies were terribly boring. The potato salad was fine. If I come back, I'll try the chicken but with all of the options at this exit, I'm not sure I'll come back. read more

Horrible food, don't stop here. Go to McDonalds they are much better. Chicken Tenders Plate4 Piece Box Chicken - no seasoning

Not impressed with the chicken or the service. The person at the counter seemed bothered that I asked for help choosing enough to feed 9 people. I guess there are meals that they have but aren't on the menu. The chicken is nothing to brag about either. I was surprised that it wasn't even hot when I got home. read more

We were driving through town from Virginia to Raleigh and stopped here. We all loved it. There were 4 of us. I had the combo platter dark which they don't tell you via the menu, or happens to to be fried chicken with pulled chicken and a couple of sides. The fried chicken was awesome and the pulled chicken needed no sauce at all read more

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First time here. I've seen the signs for this place for years and never stopped. This food was fast hot and delicious! We had a waitress who was a sweetheart. My baby especially loved the balloon. How many places make good BBQ and fried chicken? read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Fried chicken Pulled BBQ pork Slaw Brunswick stew Hush puppies - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

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We went through the drive through. Food was all cold, we ordered hushpuppies and did not get them. They were not included on the order. Food was below average. read more

I got the dark meat and BBQ combo. The fried chicken was very moist and tender. Meat Fell right off the bone. The BBQ was just pulled pork which had the classic vinegar and red pepper flake kick. Overall the food was great. read more

There is nothing about this place not to like. Good food, good service & clean environment. We stop in everytime we travel this way from Richmond VA. read more

Great service, quick service.... Fried chicken was old fashioned tasting... delicious!!!

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Nice spot. I was on the road going through North Carolina and had a taste for barbecue. They hit the spot. It was Fathers Day so it was crowded and both the inside and drive through lines were crowded. Went inside the line didn't take too long. They bring your order to the table. I ordered the barbecue platter with coleslaw my husband ordered the barbecue and chicken platter...everything was excellent. read more

Just happened to make this stop in NC on my way to Atlanta. Fairly fast service, and pretty average prices. Menu was quite limited, as chicken was really the only thing you could buy. I was a little surprised at the taste. I believed that a smaller place would taste more homemade and fresh than a Popeyes or KFC. Really wasn't anything too special. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Food is good. They tend to give you large portions but you're going to pay for it. It's not a bargain

This place is terrible! We stopped here for dinner while traveling down 85S from PA to Georgia. We always try to find somewhere more local instead of opting for the more traditional chain restaurants. We had never heard of Smithfield's and figured it was either a stand alone location or something unique to North Carolina, so we thought we would try it. While we were standing in line looking at the menu, I asked one of the local people what people usually order and what the best thing to get was. He said "fried chicken." Since, I saw that they actually sold their batter mix and sold the tea, I thought I could not go wrong. I ordered the dark meat platter with brunswick stew and potato salad with an unsweet tea. My husband ordered the large shrimp and bbq platter with a sweet tea. Both of us were hugely disappointed. The chicken was greasier than I have ever seen fried chicken be in my almost 40 years as a southerner.... and that is saying something. I grew up in Tennessee and live in Georgia (the land of Crisco and butter)...and I have never had chicken this greasy. The batter was not bad but the grease had soaked so deeply into the chicken that it was inedible. The brunswick stew was the nastiest slop I have ever tried. It literally looked and tasted like something I would feed the hogs. I would have liked to have a little more potato with my pickle, egg, and mayo in that potato salad which also tasted old and funky. My husband's shrimp were like mini cocktail shrimp that had been battered and fried. He said it was ok but not worth eating. He said the bbq was edible but that it was not that good. The tea tasted old and bitter like it has been sitting out for a long time or like they had reused the bag for both the unsweet and the sweet tea. Needless to say, I would never eat here again. The whole experience left me feeling gross and sick to my stomach. read more

A frequent stop for us between PA and NC. I've never had their chicken because, well, in the north fried chicken is easier to find than pulled pork with a vinegar based sauce. The quality is consistent, and except for the one time I got banana pudding with no bananas, I haven't had anything I wouldn't get again. Their Brunswick stew, hushpuppies, pulled pork, collards, slaw and pretty much everything I've had is delicious. The bbq sandwich is definitively a favorite, and of course the huge cups of tea are like a warm welcome home to NC. Maybe one day I'll try the chicken, but quite honestly, why would I when the bbq is so good?! read more

This was our 1st ever visit, since Smithfield's doesn't have stores in my home town. In fact, I've never heard of the place before and did not know what to expect. I don't usually rate fast-food restaurants - heck, I hardly ever eat in them - but I am able to rate it on that basis. For the genre, I think Smithfield's really delivers a good meal. It's as if someone decided to start a chain by drawing from signature items at the big chains. The fries were in the style of (and every bit as good as) McDonalds but without the over-salting; KFC slaw is still tops, but this was a tasty second; the fried chicken was just as delicious and crispy without being as greasy as Church's; and I don't know what fast-food chain does hush puppies this well (Carey Hilliard in Savannah?). I didn't try the pulled pork, but my dinner guest said it was tasty and spicy and as good as any other. Pretty good stuff for fast food. read more

We stopped here to grab something quick as we were traveling and I have to give a shout out to a worker here his name is Alex! This guy is amazing he goes above and beyond for the customers. With a smile on his face and all. He made the short stop so worth it! Thanks Alex! read more

We stopped by on the way home from Lake Gaston. I ordered shrimp and my son ordered Brunswick stew. I wasn't expecting popcorn shrimp as the shrimp for the platter but it was very tasty. The sides were great. The Brunswick stew was phenomenal. Definitely a must try again. Well done. read more

I like that Yelp describes 3 stars as A-OK. That's just what Smithfield's was. Killer service for fast casual- almost like a step up. They bring your food to you in the dining room after ordering at a counter and then at this one came around offering drink refills table side- nice touch. Pretty amazing baked beans here- not for the dieting though. Narry a salad or non-friend site! I was surprised how affordable the pricing was here. I enjoyed the piping hot (not spicy hot) Brunswick stew, baked beans and potato salad (mustard based here). read more

The BBQ is pulled pork with some crushed red pepper mixed in. The only "BBQ" sauce on the dirty tables was some generic tobasco. The shrimp looked like it came from a box of gortons from the freezer aisle. Food debris in the bench seats. .... pass on by this place. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Entry - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

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I've been in NC for a year and was still searching for BBQ like I grew up with in VA. This is what I was looking for! Perfect BBQ and perfect sauce. I got combo platter with BBQ and fried chicken, which was crispy and delicious. Dining room clean and counter service attentive and cheerful. Food came out straightaway. If anything could have been better, I would have appreciated someone coming around to refill my drink. If I hadn't been so full I guess I could have gotten up to get for myself. read more

Good food in generous portions. I also liked their variety of sides, some of which you can't get at many places.

Smithfields has great Carolina pork barbecue. We have eaten at a number of their restaurants in North Carolina and the food and service is consistently good and their facilities clean. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

This place was another great find on our road trip. It's right off the highway. Local family place. We had chopped BBQ sandwiches and a dinner that came with BBQ chicken and fried shrimp. It was all excellent and served with unlimited sweet tea. Sides were fries, cloe slaw and hush puppies. All were excellent Lots of locals so you know the place is good read more

Very good BBQ place. This is the first Smithfield's I've ever been to and I was so pleased! The food was great. Even though I'm not the hugest North Carolina barbecue fan, this was exceptional! The sweet tea was DEFINITELY southern; very sweet and not for the faint of heart. The most impressive part about it was the staff. They were absolutely incredible! So friendly, so helpful! It was such a great experience! read more

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