Picked up the combo platter of fried chicken and pulled pork. The meal came with hush puppies,coleslaw and I chose New Brunswick stew as a side. It was very good and while I'm new to NC style bbq sauce, the vinegar and pepper sauce was not overpowering. Will definitely pay another visit. read more

This was my first time at this particular Smithfield. My family and I came here after visiting my grandmother at the hospital in Greenville, NC. Like most of the Smithfields I visit, the staff were extremely friendly and the restaurant was clean. Even the customers were friendly but would do you expect in NC. I would definitely return for my iced tea and BBQ sandwiches. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

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I got the chance to visit Smithfield while in North Carolina. The service alone makes this place great. The portions were generous and the food was pretty good. I did not try the chicken, but it looked good and I saw quite a few people around me enjoying it. The BBQ was different - there was no sauce, but it had vinegar flavor. (I was told that was an NC thing) The hush puppies were excellent. The workers there probably came around everything 5 minutes to check to see if there was a need for refills or if we needed anything. There was also a drive thru available for those that wanted to get orders on the go. I'd visit this place again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Food was delicious. The service was amazing. We had Christina helping us with our large party and she helped create an awesome experience at Smithfield's chicken 'n barbecue. read more

Brian, Taylor, and Jada were very helpful and very kind. They made my day. they are hard and good workers. Food was delicious.

I purchased a huge chicken order for my students and they forgot the hush puppies... my students were very disappointed. I won't go back there for a group celebration again. Be sure to double check your order before you leave! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

When I'm in the mood for fried chicken or a Carolina BBQ (saying a lot for a Yankee to like vinegar-based BBQ) sandwich at lunch, I go here. The service is fast a friendly (I don't thick ANY employee hasn't displayed a smile) and the food is ALWAYS hot and satisfying. They always meet my taste buds' expectation! What I find particularly appealing is that the coating on the chicken is flavorful, but not overpowering allowing the chicken, moist and tender, to be the star. The coleslaw is creamy and lends a Southern picnic charm to it's counterpart. I recently had there chicken tender snack with coleslaw instead of fries. This "snack" was enough for a meal! Plenty of good home-style food for a growing boy (although my growth pattern seems to be around the waist). For a quick meal, a drive-thru dinner or food for the brood at home, SCBNC hit the mark dead on! read more

We love the fried chicken! So crispy but not greasy like those fast food chains. Can't wait to try the pork shoulder. The pork and beans are delicious. read more

my wife and I stop there tonight to eat and was greeted as soon as we walked in the door by a young lady names Christina Mills. she was full of life and happines. very great customer service with everyone she came in contact with, even a rude customer and she still gave a smile and told the lady to have a blessed night! if you get a chance stop by there to eat and say hi!! you will not be disappointed!! read more

At one time this was one of my favorite places to eat. It is pricey for fast food but they had great service AT ONE TIME. This location went down hill so fast I am in dismay at how it could have ever happened and turned me away from Smithfields for life. It started when they hired an older lady to work the register in the front. She was rude, had zero courtesy and treated each guest as if she was doing them a favor by taking their order. I wrote corporate and never received a response back. I bit my tongue and after a few weeks tried it one more time. On my last visit the food was just awful. The hush puppies, as pictured, were greasy and uncooked. The extra buy one get one "to go" as I told her was delivered by the old lady with a bag under the stews and no spoons. I asked why they weren't bagged like they had been doing for years with two spoons in the bag, her reply was simple...."the bag is there Sir so I don't see a problem.....". I had to go up to the front to retrieve spoons so I could eat the stews later. Drink refills at one time were something the clerks were great about, they would walk around and ask you if you needed a refill but not anymore....if you want it you had better go up front. When I asked for a refill, the same lady in a loud tone said to remove my top if I wanted a refill as she didn't know who had a disease now a days. Again, something I had not experienced in my 37 years on this green earth. You may think this lady had a racist point of view as I am Hawaiian/German mixed but I witnessed similar behaviour with other whites, blacks, and latino guest. The only crowd she seemed polite with were white elderly above the age of 70 +/- (or around her own age). To sum this up, you typically get what you pay for in this world with this being one of those rare exceptions. At Smithfields you get what they want you to have and nothing more. Corporate and local management do not care or respond to inquiries of poor service and appear blind to being proactive in day to day operations. My mother did not raise a fool, if they don't want my business I have no problem taking it elsewhere as I will never step foot in this establishment again. Ryan read more

2:15 and not a clean table in the place! Good food here & good service but they keep it so cold in here your food will get cold before you finish it. Bring a jacket! read more

I loooovvveee eastern NC BBQ (vinegar based,no red sauce!) and Smithfield's is in my top 3. They are not stingy with their portion sizes and you feel stuffed and fat as a happy pig (this is exactly how I want to feel after a good meal). The BBQ has the perfect ratio of meat, vinegar and spice- there is definitely a kick. Their hushpuppies are perfectly browned- crispy on the outside, tender on the inside with a hint of sweetness- no onions (yay!). While I did not have fries on this visit, their fries rival McDonald's, thin, hot and crispy and tender with just the right amount of salt. The fried chicken is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of crisp but tender and juicy. When in NC, it is definitely a treat to stop at Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q! read more

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The employees are super friendly. Smithfield's is fast food barbecue, yummy for fast food. I got the barbecue sandwich platter with fries and tea. Free refills on tea and they come around and ask you if you need anything and refill your cup. The fries are skinny and crisp. My sandwich was good with coleslaw and no fatty pieces in the barbecue. As a plus they have hot sauce and high fructose free Heinz ketchup on all the tables. For fast food and if you like barbecue and fried chicken I would recommend. The eating area is really clean, too. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Sign - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

I always cringe a bit when I go past a Smithfields; it looks a bit like a good idea made a bit too "commercial". But the restaurants never fail to please, and the sink beside the garbage can is a really thoughtful idea. I mean, who wants to go back to their car with greasy fingers? The staff are friendly and there's always those tempting pieces of pie around the cash register begging to be bought and scarfed down ... read more

The best SCNB we've been to, that says alot! The BBQ is great, the coleslaw is like Ma's, the hush puppies are classic, the potato salad is off the chain. This location is always clean and has great service. They surf the floor waiting for your drink to drop an inch before they immediately tackle you to refill, love it. The Manager I have a seen a few times is great with families and kids. He loves to draw on balloons and hand them out to kids. Only drawback I've had and the reason we do not go more often is the cost for the food. A family of four can be costly on a modest budget. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

Smithfield food is not really seasoned the way it use to be, it seem as if it is process food. The hushpuppies are the only reason it gets 3 stars. read more

I would rather go to Smithfield's than to a fast food burger place, because if I'm going to eat rather unhealthy, I'd prefer it taste really good. I ordered the bar-b-q chicken (white meat), which comes with hush puppies, cole slaw and Brunswick stew. I loved all of it. When I ordered the cashier explained to me that the chicken wasn't grilled but fried, however it did not have breading on it, so it tasted like grilled. She was right. It was delicious, as were the rest of the items on my soon to be eaten plate. I also love the consistency, it always tastes the same and yummy. read more

Great Service and good food. Tenders were a bit overcooked (dry) but the rest of the food was very good. Next time I would try the thighs. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Chicken Tender Plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

This place is great! Great bbq and chicken. Convenient location and fast friendly service! Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Used to be a lot better. Sunday rush yet the fries dead cold. The child's chicken claimed to be way too spicey ( 7 years old ).

Food is barely OK. Tastes like the BBQ was cooked in a crock pot. Oft times the fries and fried chicken taste like the grease has been used too long. Service is quick but going through the drive-thru it seems like most times you have to pull up and wait for something. My last order things were left out so even after having waited I got home without everything I paid for. Not likely going back. read more

Always great service and good food. Great for what it is - fast food chicken and BBQ.

I was there tonight horrible experience I ordered BBQ chicken they didn't tell me they didn't wrap the chicken and it was leaking and put it in a paper bag now I have to clean my car thanks a lot SCNBQ read more

I don't get fried chicken often. I decided to try Smithfield's and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken breast was huge. The skin had a great crunch. The meat was just cooked. I would prefer that if they are waiting for the main course they hold off on getting the sides ready as they were not as warm as I would like. read more

So today I tried S.N.B.C. I truly wish I hadn't. Unless you like sweet tomato soup on top of an improperly cooked piece of chicken, slimy baked beans made with shredded chicken no less!?!, and mini torpedoes made out of who knows what ingredients (I was told they are hush puppies). Needless to say we did not eat at all!!!!! Okay so now for the good: the ice water-The end. My suggestion for those of you human beings out there with even one taste bud in your mouth: if you haven't eaten for days, weeks, months, or even years- die hungry my friends it's worth it. Don't put yourself through what I just went through at this establishment. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbecue Chicken?!? - Barbeque Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

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First ever visit to a Smithfield's restaurant location and am thoroughly impressed! Delicious hot and robust Bar-B-Q Sandwich Value Pack. Friendly and fast service. Will definitely be back! read more

Always good, consistent & flavorful. Every Smithfield we dine in is staffed by extremely efficient & friendly peeps. Way to go SCNB!

I've never had Smithfield's but I will be back! We had the chicken and shrimp platter and the two thighs and fries. All was delicious, crispy, fresh and hot. The best testimony we had was from my Mother, who hates everything, and she loved her entire meal; even the fries. If you have to eat fast food this is the place to go. read more

Love the chicken.. it's always very good! The Pork BBQ is great, too, but for my taste, I prefer simply smoked meat without the vinegar spice sauce, and occasionally they have accommodated my request, but not recently. I'm a big fan of their Potato Salad. If you get a cup of Banana Pudding, don't expect to find any actual slices of banana.. just so you're aware, (but take it home & add bananas if you miss them.) Service is always friendly & drive-up window is convenient & moves quickly. Always ask for extra napkins.. you will be licking your fingers! read more

Had the BBQ sandwich and fries which was very good. It was a little smelly with all the fried chicken. Atmosphere was so-so. Lots of locations if traveling. read more

Great food and staff. Staff goes above and beyond for you while you are there. Great drive thru service as well.