We rarely go through Goldsboro these days, so it had been a long, long time since we had been to…read moreWilber's. Other than the prices and Wilber Shirley's absence, it really hadn't changed much in the past 20 years. The decor is "1960s eastern NC BBQ restaurant", which adds to the appeal. Service was friendly and attentive. Our drinks never went empty during our meal. The owner also stopped by to check on us as well. Our server brought us a small basket of hushpuppies, clearly just out of the fryer. While hot, the recipe had not changed over the years and were just as bland as always. Accompanying the hushpuppies was a small serving of some sort of sauce; it didn't had much flavor but I think it was supposed to be butter or at least buttery. My dining companion got the quarter-rack rib special. The ribs were meaty, very flavorful, and tender. They were good enough that the accompanying barbecue sauce really detracted from the ribs. The potato salad was as good as ever. The serving included 4 ribs for $12.50, which I thought was a very good value. I had my standard, the Pork Plate with slaw and potato salad. The serving of chopped pork was generous, but was too dry and over seasoned for my taste. The slaw was fine but unexceptional. The $12.56 price on the menu was a reasonable value, however after we paid we found out that we were charged $13.50. It turns out that the printed menus Wilber's provides in the restaurant don't reflect their latest prices on Toast. Our server did not mention anything about price discrepancies. The difference in prices doesn't seem like they are just rolling in the sales tax to the orders either. This is absolutely unacceptable and reflects a huge failure in judgement by the management and owner. Shame on you. All in all, our experience rates a four-star review. However, when taking the price discrepancies into account, Wilber's earns a 3-star review and that is generous. Restaurants need to accurately advertise their prices to their Customers, whether dining in or getting take out.

Wilbur's Barbeque is an iconic restaurant for the enjoyment of Authentic Eastern North Carolina…read moreStyle of pit cooked whole hog low and slow pulled pork barbecue and all of the traditional sides with your glass of iced tea. They also have fried chicken. This refreshed and remodeled location preserves what locals have enjoyed for years. I highly recommend Wilbur's Barbecue.

Great place off of I95 in North Carolina. Stopped for quick lunch and we ordered the Carolina style…read moreBBQ pork with green beans and Brunswick stew. We also had the fried chicken Mac n cheese and potato salad. The food was home style and really good. They also give you hush puppy with honey butter. Three of us ate amd drank ice tea for 30 bucks. Not bad.

I've passed by this place for years and finally decided to try it. Definitely a old school meat…read moreand veggies country restaurant. Had the fried chicken plate. Chicken was crispy and tasty, May have been a little over cooked. The Brunswick stew was delicious. Coleslaw was really good as well. I look forward to trying their other dishes Building is old and inside dated. Service was very good

Got there in time to find out they were out of brisket. Sigh. So I got the baked potato with the…read moreworks (except scallions cause onions of any kind are gross) topped with barbecue. It was delicious. Would definitely get it again. My only complaint is the potato was not piping hot. Next time I'll send it back, but I was hangry, y'all! That said, I'll get it again. Half and half tea was on point, and the sweet potato roll was delish as normal. The staff is friendly and helpful, and will trade happy smart remarks with you if you're so inclined. The fellow who helped us was kind to my retired schoolteacher mom...and that ALWAYS wins in my book. It's a bit noisy, but to be expected...and we're always glad to see the is place busy and full! Take your late day hangry rear end to Sam Jones today, just get there before the evening rush on Monday and Tuesday if you want brisket! Well done!

We love good Carolina BBQ and when in Winterville, decided to try Sam Jones BBQ. Very glad we did…read more The location is clean, bright and fun. Great decor with country antique vibes. You walk right past the giant smokers to go in. Order and pay at the counter and food is delivered to the table. Great choices of sides and several sauces on tables. The good is great and slaw and BBQ was delicious! We're loving our BBQ trek across North Carolina.

Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

Owner operator vibes. Great fried seafood! Treats customers like they want to keep themread more

The Wilson Mills location was good, but not as good as the one on Brightleaf Rd. It is a little…read morehigh priced for what you get. BBQ and white chicken is about 17.00. The bbq is ok, not dried out but no smoke flavor. The chicken is good with crispy skin. Fries were ok and Cole slaw was good. Service was ok, not much ambience. Bunch of tables in a restaurant attached to a gas station.

Clean, fast, friendly god food good value , pulled pork, fried chicken and hush puppies…read more. definitely stop in again if in the area

This is the second time we stopped at Smithfield's chicken. They offer a free slow charger for my…read moreTesla! The people working here are very warm and friendly. We're always greeted with smiles as they take our order. If there's one thing I love it's freshly fried chicken. I order a basket of delicious chicken for lunch. Inside it set up like a picnic area, just good vibes all around. Just passing thru, if you're in the area stop by for lunch!

Food is fresh, not much to the restaurant itself but boy don't let that fool you. The meals are…read moredelicious and the service and staff are excellent

First time. Ordered BBQ and fried chicken, plus coleslaw, potato salad, cabbage, and red potatoes…read more It was all well prepared and delicious. The BBQ sauce has a little sugar, which is quite tasty. They certainly earned a second visit.

Good down home atmosphere good food and pleasant staff. New here so I had to ask for menu. The…read moreserver was very efficient and very accommodating to our needs. Felt like home.

The staff were super welcoming when I came in the door. The sweet ladies behind the counter were…read morehard at work but happy! This was my first time ever going there and if you're looking for high quality country style cuisine without any frills, this is the place. I had chicken and pastry and it definitely filled my soul with gratitude as it also filled my hungry belly! They had warm, fresh banana pudding, fried chicken, pork chops, and a variety of perfectly seasoned veggies! Definitely stop in if you get the chance! It's a gem!