We scheduled the "Back Room" for a 14-person family reunion dinner on a Sunday. Working w/Abby, she…read morehelped us build a menu and arrange the event. It went perfectly!. Dinner was served family style, each course timed perfectly. We ate thru NC BBQ, chicken, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, brisket, greens, mac & cheese, carrot cake and double chocolate cake. Our server Billy was fantastic and nothing fazed him. Special orders, drinks, the entire evening he made look easy (and we know how hard he worked). The Pit enabled a wonderful evening - thanks to all the crew at The Pit that made it special.

I have been wanting to try this bbq place for awhile and we finally made it after going to an event…read moredowntown. We were fortunate to find a good parking place on the side of the building. As we were walking up my grandson said " this is a fancy place ". The decor is nicer than most bbq places for sure. I was surprised to see so many options that were not bbq and a large selection of sides. He got meatloaf with Mac and cheese and baked beans. He said it was the best meatloaf he ever had and this comes from a picky eater! He loved the Mac and cheese as well. It was a huge serving so I got to try the meatloaf and he was right. He didn't share the Mac and cheese. Neither of us cared for the baked beans. I had the brisket, Brussel sprouts and potato salad. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Awesome. The potato salad was ok but I didn't care for the Brussel sprouts . I would try two different sides next time. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits came as well. We were both so thirsty and I can report they had excellent sweet tea. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food came out faster than I expected. We will be back!

A sign of a good bbq place is if you can smell the food before you walk in. I could smell the bbq…read morefrom a block or so away. This is the best bbq sandwich that I've eaten in NC. The sauce was amazing and the perfect balance of vinegar and taste. The brisket has the option of fatty, mixed, or no fat. The mix had a lot of fat, I wouldn't order it again. The service was great too, I think our food was ready in less than 5 mins. The food came out before the water lol

The restaurant is located in the Peace St and Glenwood Ave area. This restaurant is located in the…read moreSmoky Hollow district in downtown Raleigh. The ambience is bright and colorful. The ribs were tasteful, and the pickled sides were delicious. I did not enjoy the Mac and cheese, but the French fries were delicious and crunchy. Prices are affordable, and service was average. I recommend this restaurant. Service was average and friendly

Sam Jones BBQ was a great stop, and all four of us really enjoyed it…read more I went with my partner and two friends, and everyone liked the place. We sat down in the dining room after finding menus. After deciding what we wanted, we got in line to place our order. The line moved somewhat slowly but after ordering, it did not take long for the food to come out. I had the Sam Jones Sandwich with potato salad and added a side of mac and cheese. My partner ordered the ribs with collard greens and fries. Everything we ordered was very good, and everyone at the table was happy with their meal. There were a couple of minor service details that could have been better. They put a roll of paper towels on the table, but ours was empty. I also noticed after the fact that our table had two bottles of the sweet BBQ sauce, while other tables appeared to have both the sweet sauce and a more vinegary BBQ sauce. That was a little disappointing because I really did not care for the sweet sauce and wish I had known there was another option before I had already eaten most of my sandwich. Those were small issues, though. Overall, the food was excellent, the experience was enjoyable, and I would definitely go back.

Coming off of the excitement from the Michelin recognition, I was excited to try this place with…read moresome friends on a Sunday evening. What I can say is that it is authentic. By the time we were there on a Sunday evening, they had run out a lot of things, which makes sense since it is all fresh. I ended up getting a bbq chicken BLT sandwich with their mac & cheese, and it was all good. But it didn't stand out to me compared to the other bbq places we have in the Triangle. I would say if you're in the area and craving bbq, this is a good option.

Fabulous blue skies found us walking downtown Raleigh on a Friday afternoon. Hunger struck and…read moreLongleaf Swine BBQ was within sight! What a fantastic lunch experience we had with Kelly as our server. We people-watched while we I enjoyed a smoked chicken salad sandwich that was so hefty, I brought half of it home. I chose the best side dish of roasted (and fried though they did not taste fried) sweet potatoes with a sprinkling of pepitas & goat cheese to create amazing flavors. My husband loves a great chicken pot pie, and the one at Longleaf Swine BBQ does not disappoint. Warning: The pot pie comes out steaming hot. Do not burn your tongue - poke holes in it to allow the extreme heat to escape.

I used to go to a church just down the road so Swine had been on my list of places to try for…read moremonths. I took a seat at the outdoor bar and started with some smoked wings. 5 whole wings, so really 10 wings at most places. Meat was juicy enough, maybe I was hoping for more of a dry rub though. I used the tangy BBQ sauce and sweet BBQ sauce on them, and they certainly enhanced the flavor. I usually like mustard based sauces, but theirs was little more peppery than I wanted Then, per the bartender's recommendation, I ordered the brisket melt sandwich, and it was the undisputed highlight of the meal Muenster cheese, thinly sliced white onion, pickle chips, and a good load of horseradish sauce. The brisket had an amazing flavor, and all the other toppings came together beautifully. But that Union bakery bun is just another level. It's like brioche, it was so soft, but somehow a little more substantial. For my side dish, I went with the sweet potatoes with goat cheese, pepitas, and agave. This was just ok. For me, the potatoes could have been cooked longer, a little more crispness would have really helped. I did think the goat cheese was a unique flavor with a milder ingredient like a sweet potato, but it did work with the other ingredients pretty well. Only one unisex bathroom and it's small, so be warned!

The food was fantastic, as was the service. We had brisket, pulled pork, ribs and added a sausage…read more Barbecue rice, sweet potato salad sides plus a piece of cornbread. Brisket was the best I've had, everything else was only great. The employees were welcoming and engaging. More than once they came out from the kitchen or behind the counter to greet customers in line that they recognized. Of course I'll be back and want to try the entire menu.

What does Prime look like on a Sat morning? I'll tell ya... a line that snakes out the door and…read morearound the patio. Don't worry, the wait is long, but it isn't that bad. While on our hour + wait, we made friends with the people to the front and back of us, we were served some awesome beer off the tap by the owner, and we get to smell the illustrious smoky aroma that makes this bbq so famous. Service is always top notched. If you're really lucky, the servers may slip you a tender sample of brisket while you make you final decisions on the cut of meat you want for your meal. And then you get to sit down with your plate. Was it worth the wait? Oh, most definitely!!!

Ole Time Barbeque is now on our must list when visiting Raleigh. We stopped by for the first time…read moreand were blown away by how delicious everything was and how friendly and helpful the staff was. I ordered a combo plate of chicken pastry and bbq pork, with sides of fried okra and potato salad. Everything was served piping hot, just as it should be. The Chicken Pastry (chicken and dumplings) had wonderful flavor and was comfort food at its finest with thick and wide chewy noodle dumplings. So often chicken and dumpling dishes can be overly salty but Ole Time Barbecue's was perfectly seasoned. The barbecue pork also had great flavor and also was seasoned perfectly, though unfortunately I can't do even the most mild of spicy, so even tho there were only a few red pepper flakes, they made it a little bit challenging for me to eat. The fried okra was cooked and seasoned perfectly and not at all oily and the potato salad was also really tasty. I also tasted their coleslaw and mac and cheese from Hubs dinner and both were delicious as well. Also loved their sweet tea, I got it 25% sweet . The biggest surprise was the large basket of tasty hush puppies brought to our table the minute we sat down, and refilled. Also delicious and seasoned perfectly. The location is very homey and diner like, with just a handful of tables so you may have to wait, though luckily we didn't. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was they served their sides in styrofoam containers versus reusable dishes like they use for their main courses. I do love that they're using reusable dishes for their mains so it seems like they could also do this for their sides. Less trash for the restaurant and better for the world... .

Always great food and great service!!! The waitresses, cooks…read moreand cashier are ALL doing there job phenomenally!!! I love their fried chicken!!!!!

This is good barbecue and a fun place but pricey. I think this is the most I've spent for counter…read moreservice barbecue ever. Having said that the brisket is very good it's tender and flavorful and I enjoyed it very much. I got fried okra as a side and it was solid as well. The sauce is here are typical Carolina and therefore vinegar based. Those are usually not my favorite, but these were pretty good. My only complaint would be that they are a little thin, but it is vinegar based and that's kind of given. The meat stands on its own though and does not need the sauce. The sauce does not distract however and are enjoyable.

This restaurant is colorful and bright. Staff are friendly, and the prices are affordable. I did…read morenot enjoy the carrot cake, ribs, and fries. I will return again to try a different dish. The location is central to many local shops, restaurants, and a movie theater in North Hills. The restaurant was crowded, and there's a small bar section inside of the restaurant.

Clyde Coopers BBQ new location is getting adjusted since move from to downtown to midtown. Im so…read moreglad to have them closer. My dining was quick experience due to massage appointment in area. The pulled pork with coleslaw was generous portion plus the hushpuppies, fries and homemade skins were all part of platter and drink plus I added side of collards which were served hot and tasty. I did manage to enjoy half my sandwich, leftovers were still great later. Will definitely be back soon! The staff were really friendly.

Note the new location on Millbrook Rd at Falls of Neuse Rd, in the former Red Hot & Blue, formerly…read morea gas station. This is much like the Coopers restaurant that was downtown, but now in a new location in North Raleigh. I had the St Louis style ribs, which were very good. Whereas RH&B had counter service, Coopers has table service with wait staff. The menu has many great kinds of barbecue. I'm disappointed that one barbecue restaurant closed, but glad that another very good one had opened in its place.

"Chain vs boutique"…read more I especially enjoy City Barbecue because it is delicious, unpretentious, easy parking, and the kid's meals are great! On this particular gathering, a group of 10 selected this location. No issues with seating. Similar to other bbq lodges, it's first come first serve and bench(?) moveable seating. Customer service was first rate and terrific! A solid, solid bbq option. I polled my family and other guest and everyone agreed it was absolutely delicious. Opinions: We thought the collards were a bit vinegary/sour (not an issue for me) coleslaw was coleslaw - perhaps a tad bit less sweet than at some establishments. Hush puppies sweet, light, and airy. Ribs: similar to homemade Pulled Pork: solid - delicious Sauces: Eastern NC (swine wine), BBQ, Hot BBQ, many others Overall: a delicious option. While boutique BBQ may offer a slightly more refined (+/-) palate experience (I.e. more smoke / more wood flavor). This may, for price, and/or convenience be everything and more for your particular palette. Family discussions varied regarding boutique bbq brands vs City BBQ (chain). Some stating there was little to no difference and others stating there is a significant difference. Try for yourself! Finally, don't forget to inquire about senior specials. Chain BBQ: 4.1 Boutique BBQ: 4.7 Overall: 4.5 (additional points for customers service).

Horrible. I've eaten at 4 different City Barbecue restaurants & the one on Lake Boone Trail was, by…read morefar, the worst. The pulled pork tasted good but, was full of fat. Also, the greens tasted like someone had dumped an entire shaker of salt in them--totally inedible, even after rinsing them with water. I called the restaurant to let them know about the greens and was on hold for almost 15 minutes. When I finally reached someone he said, "Yeah, sorry 'bout that." I guess that I'll try Mission BBQ or drive to Clayton for some Smithfield Chicken & BBQ. I was really hoping that I'd found a good BBQ place in Raleigh.

I can't believe this place had to close and the only reason was pure greed from the landlord. I've…read morebeen going here since 2017 but recently when they switched to gluten-free fried chicken we started going more because my girlfriend has celiac. On Wednesday's they were doing all gluten-free menu and it was amazing...no crazy unreasonable upcharges, just honest menu pricing and great food. As of this review they are the #2 most reviewed place in Raleigh only behind the Pit. When we went last week for a farewell dinner it took us 3 weeks to get in. We got turned away 2 other times. The place was always packed and busy yet cozy and calm with great service. Hopefully they relocate or put some of the items from the menu at Pooles. Fuquay could use a nice place like this and it would be way cheaper than Raleigh! Best of luck to the staff in the future as they all look for work.

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.