Ribs were fine, sauce smoky but plain, salad fresh. Overall acceptable but forgettable, a fair…read morethree-star dinner.

Stopped in after a funeral and was really pleased to have delicious food. I had the ribeye sandwich…read moreit hit the spot and the green beans were great. I cleaned my plate and will definitely be returning. I don't live in the area but I told my sister about it and would love to pick up some cuts of meat sometimes. Good butcher shops are hard to find.

GoldBelly delivery of Kings BBQ. Poorly packaged caused the food to become thawed. So the Pig Out…read moreParty that serves 12 had to eaten in a weekend! The ribs were dry and slightly chewy the cider bbq sauce was just ok. The pulled pork had too much vinegar The hush puppies were dense and doughy Considering the cost, I would never order again

Takes an hour for our food to arrive after the order is placed. Food is ok but not worth the wait…read more The PA system is loud and jaring. Been customers for years but won't be back til service improves if then. Different wait staff each visit now. That should tell you something .

The food was great. Salad bar was very nice. The service was terrible. No one came to our table…read more They didn't tell us about the specials. They were practically taking our plates as soon as we finished. It was very close to closing time when we were there, but that's no excuse

URGENT MESSAGE: Kings Barbeque on Highway 70 in Kinston, NC…read more We had the most awful, disgusting and disrespectful experience at Kings Barbeque in Kinston, NC. What in the world is going on in NC? I ordered my meal and it was not hot and the ribs tasted old. I asked the server for a hot and fresh meal. She took it back and the next thing I know, a white man came to our table, he yelled at me and berated me. He told me "your food is hot", it is at 140 degree temperature"; and while walking away from the table, he yelled across the room and said "you are the only person in here that has a problem with the food". He then proceeded to taste the food on my plate and made one of the female black servers taste it to confirm that it was hot. Well, what happened next should be no surprise to anyone that knows my husband. He asked loudly to see the manager and was informed that that the white man who was at the table was the owner. My husband told him that he was disrespectful to me and that it was unnecessary and talked to him the way he talked to me. The owner told us "the customer is not always right". By that time, Ira was at the kitchen door and the unhinged owner got in Ira's space and Ira told him if he touched him, it would be a problem. He backed up and began mocking Ira because he couldn't handle Irra standing up to him. The manager tried to scare us off by saying that he was going to call the police which he did. He told the police that Ira was trying to physically assualt him which was a lie. We waited for the police to arrive and while they were talking to us, the owner came outside trying to flex again stated he wanted us banned from coming to the restaurant. I can not make this up! The rude, unprofessional and disgusting behavior was extreme and uncalled for. We will NEVER patronize Kings Barbeque ever again! We are how we allow people to treat us! It appeared that the owner has never or rarely had black man challenge his behavior. He was too comfortable with talking to us as black people like he was our "master". I think he will think twice about how he handles the next black person. I'm also sure that situation will be the talk of the town. The other patrons, who also happened to be white, were shaking their heads in disbelief at his behavior and confirmed to the police our story. We are headed back home to Maryland. Praying for safe travels! Whew! #boycott #Disquisting #whiteprivelegeonstage

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more

Food and service were great. Simple good ole down home country cooking with large assortment on…read morethe buffet. Recommend highly.

Delicious home cooking. Very friendly staff. Jessie is a lovely human being. She really brings…read morethe sunshine to that place. They have a cult following in the Kinston. Definitely my top spot for lunch. I would highly recommend their fish stew and turkey wings.

The food is so good and I'm very particular about my soul food but let me tell you you will not be…read moredisappointed run don't walk but get there as soon as you can you will love it! The staff was pleasant and professional with a smile. I will definitely be back. I'm telling everybody!

Love the fried pork chop sandwich!!!! It was the best I've ever had! I never thought I would find…read morefried pork chops like my grandma use to cook for me I will definitely be back

I visited the Vernon Ave location on May 8th at which time I ordered a fish (trout) and barbecue…read morecombo for $19.20. When I received my order the plate was so light I thought they handed me the wrong order. I looked at the plate and there was this thin hard cooked half fish and a little bit of barbecue in a very small styrofoam container. There was also 4 overcooked hush puppies and a dab of potato salad and green beans. I'll admit it's been a long while since I've been there but I am familiar with their fish and barbecue plates because I use to get them for my mother atleast 2x a month on Fridays. The lady at the drive through was very nice when I commented about the plate and she took it and told me to drive up. As I sat in the car I thought if this is the quality of food they are serving nowadays it's not going to get better so I went in the resturant and requested a refund. The man who prepared my plate wanted to know what was wrong with it. I told him the amount of food and quality of the food was not pleasing. When I said it looked like a toddler plate with a dab of barbecue and fish on it he said that's the size of a combo plate. I told him that I beg the difference because I use to order this plate for my mother and he then said, I've been here for 13 years and it's been this way. I told him to give me my money back because we are not going to agree on this one. My point is the same plate use to cost $12.99 atleast 7 years ago, however; I expected a price increase because that's the world we live in now. What I didn't expect was such a poor quantity and quality of food. Had the plate been of the same quantity and quality it use to be nothing would have been said. I was given a refund without any issues. Resturants really need to rethink their approach to the pressures of rising prices because if you think it is okay to jack up prices and pass on garbage to customers you're in trouble. I did what I should have done in the first place I went home and cooked my salmon. Bye Kings!

As always great friendly people super service and the best bbq in the area right down to the fresh…read morebaked desserts I've added new menu picks but left the original for reminiscing

OMG!!! We were on vacation in NC, and were planning to drive from Greenville to an area west of…read moreBurgaw. So, I decided to look for unqique spots along the way and just by chance, found Morris BBQ. It's only open on Saturdays, and luck would have it, it was Saturday! I'll never forget coming around the corner along the highway and seeing Morris BBQ, with a crowd out in front. I love East Carolina BBQ, and Morris has the best I've ever had. They ship, so I'm planning on ordering some online once I get back to Oklahoma. A big thanks to the staff who were all amazingly friendly! I just love this place! ~David W.

Simply great food! I call ahead and grab and go! The double…read morecheeseburger is one of my favorites

Small town country cooking. The food was delicious and the people were so nice with great service!read more

I frequently head to Sugar Hill Pizzeria on Sunday evenings when I have work in Kinston. I always…read moreorder the same thing, a supreme pizza, so I can't speak for all of the other things on their menu. But I've enjoyed delicious pizza each time I've visited. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Thank you to Sugar Hill Pizzeria for hooking us up with a free pizza after a long night working a…read moregas leak outside the pizzeria. The guys from Wright Traffic of NC appreciate you greatly. The pizza is great and the staff are friendly.

My wife and I visited Chef & the Farmer in Kinston to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to…read morebe one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in years. We were delighted to be personally greeted by none other than Vivian Howard -- James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. It was our first visit since Chef Vivian reimagined the restaurant into its current format: an intimate, chef-driven dining concept she calls "Chef New," inspired by one of her favorite restaurants, Chez Nous in Charleston, where a compact menu of six rotating daily selections keeps the focus squarely on quality and creativity. Chef Vivian herself seated us, and from that moment, the warmth and intentionality of the experience never let up. We were fortunate to be seated directly in front of the open kitchen, where we had the pleasure of meeting Chef Hope and watching the culinary team work with quiet precision. Every member of the staff -- from our server to the pastry and salad chef -- contributed to an atmosphere that felt both refined and genuinely welcoming. The prix-fixe menu, which rotates weekly, offered a wonderful range of choices. We opened with a starter of soft-shell crabs -- caught just two hours prior -- served with charred scallion mayo and a bright corn relish. The dish was extraordinary: delicate, fresh, and perfectly executed. My wife's Brussels sprouts, tossed with spiced peanuts and goat cheese and finished with a honey vinaigrette, were equally impressive. A generous pour of Sorgente Prosecco made it all the better. For our mains, I chose the flank steak, accompanied by asparagus with green butter and a silky root vegetable purée. My wife opted for the house-made tagliatelle in a shrimp scampi that she couldn't stop talking about. Both dishes were beautifully presented and thoughtfully composed, reflecting the restaurant's deep commitment to farm-to-table sourcing and local ingredients. The meal concluded with fantastic desserts and continued conversation with the staff, who were as knowledgeable as they were passionate. Throughout the evening, there was an evident attention to detail in every element -- from the food preparation to the way each dish was explained and presented. This is the kind of dining experience that reminds you why food matters. We will absolutely be back.

We've eaten a few times at Chef & the Farmer, enjoyed the Kitchen Bar experience, and were excited…read moreto try the latest iteration, The Counter. As always, Vivian does not disappoint. The Counter occupies what was once the private dining room at Chef & the Farmer. Decor is cool - bare brick, tin ceiling, polished cement floor, tables and chairs new but antiqued. An eclectic mix of music plays - a little too loud for my liking, but not so loud that we had to shout. Perhaps a dozen tables, plus a few on the sidewalk for when it warms up. The menu is simple, only a dozen or so choices. Some are old favorites, some new creations. A special of the day is offered. You order at the counter, and food is served at your table. You pick your table. We opted for an early dinner, arriving at 4PM on a Sunday. It was quiet in the restaurant, only us and and one other table. Service was good, but a little disjointed - one entrée arrived a full 5 minutes before the rest of the food. I tried shrimp and grits, the daily special. 6 shrimp, atop a bowl of cheddar grits, adorned with ground sausage, mushroom and roaster red pepper sauce. The shrimp are smoky; a crispy crunch to each one. Grits are creamy and perfect, complete with a few lumps. The sauce pulls it all together and adds the tiniest hint of heat. YUM! Also tried blueberry bbq chicken enchiladas. These are 3 to a serving; tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken prepared with Vivian's famous blueberry sauce. They're served in a shallow pool of poblano cream and topped with sliced radish, cilantro and cotijo. With a side of black beans. The chicken is the star.. it's moist, flavorful with the sweet/sour goodness of the blueberry sauce. Delish! Also tried a trio of sides - fried collards, hushpuppies and beets. The fried collards are a familiar favorite - deep fried collard leaves, crispy and salty. Hushpuppies are golf-ball sized, wonderfully crisp on the outside, moist and sweet on the inside. They're topped with apple & jalapeno preserves. Beets are served with slices of orange, topped with spiced and feta vinaigrette. To be honest, you could just order one of each of the sides (there are others) and that would be a meal! The counter offers wonderful food. Not quite the experience of a full sit-down meal (I really MISS Chef & the Farmer), but still - worth the drive to Kinston.