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    Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

    3.8 (89 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Valerie D.

    Was dying for some good fried chicken. Since moving here haven't had any. This restaurant is right up the road so we.picked up some of their chicken.. OMG it is absolutely delicious, so crispy and flavorful. This will be my go to place for a fried chicken fix from now on.

    Bryan P.

    i ordered a chicken tender plate. as you can see there's no chicken in sight. Thanks you guys!

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    3 months ago

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    8 months ago

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    9 months ago

    Barbecue is very good, and their fried chicken is great. Service is fast. Unfortunately there banana pudding is a little light on bananas.

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    8 months ago

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    8 months ago

    Lydia is awesome, she was very patient and courteous. Chris did an awesome job as well. Food was delicious

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    10 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Very friendly staff!! They always welcome you with a smile!! They are awesome! The food is also good!!

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    11 months ago

    Always good!!!!Best barbecue in the area. Chicken is also the best in Wilmington. Fast service always. Restaurant is always clean. 5 star!

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    2 years ago

    We are used to Texas, Memphis and Kansas city style BBQ and are not fans of rhe vinegar and mustard style sauce! Yuck.

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    10 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious service was very good I went through the drive-thru and it was nice and clean I will be back.

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    5 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Real Carolina style Chicken and Pork Barbecue that has set a standard for standardness. Not the best, but always pretty good!

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    3 years ago

    Great cheesesteak coming from a Philly guy. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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    3 years ago

    Chicken is soooo good. Also, don't sleep on the banana pudding. Just wish they had mashed potatoes. ‍

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    2 years ago

    The food is delicious and great service. I never had such wonderful fried chicken like this before. This will be my chicken go too.

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    2 years ago

    As always, a great meal in an uplifting atmosphere. Nelson was extremely helpful. We will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Fast friendly service always. We eat here on a regular basis and we are treated like family every time.

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