Lovely home style eastern NC style BBQ place!…read more Loved the sweet service and the kind staff who explained menu items we had questions about. The Cole slaw complimented the vinegar style chopped eastern nc style pork. Had fries and the special side of yams for the weekend and both were good! It's not a large place but comfortable and would stop by again if driving through the area!

It was "Burger Wednesday", which is the only day Shaw's makes burgers. On this visit, I ordered…read morethe Barnyard Burger, which includes a generous portion of pulled pork, a fried egg, and grilled onions on top of the Shaw's created burger patty. It does take a moment for your order to be freshly prepared, but it was certainly worth the wait. It was a delicious and filling meal.

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I have eaten there for years and still get excited when I am in the area and get to enjoy it once…read moreagain.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

Disappointed in the fried chicken. Wasn't as crispy as I like and could see red on the inside…read more Husband like his BBQ sandwich and hush puppies Enjoyed the beans but the portion was small The cashier didn't seem enthusiastic about having to work. The lady talk at brought out our food was very friendly and didn't bring our drink...said the cashier should have given it to us at the counter. We for here after 1 and there were not a lot of people but all the tables were dirty but they had a bucket of cleaner and wipes out and people were wiping down their own tables to sit. Maybe it's a NC thing but our receipt showed tax of $1.31 and it rounded it up by $.04 ....

First time visiting. This restaurant is a hidden gem in Wilson. Only reason for not giving 5 stars…read morewas due to some of the items being overly salted. The service was excellent for the price point.

I gave them five stars, but I really meant to give them only four stars but their food is good but…read moreI've heard negative remarks from other others so I'm only basing this on my own experience

We're doing a road trip with the family from Philly to Miami and wanted a nice dinner spot. Quick…read moregoogle search and this amazing restaurant pops up. First, about a 10-15 min detour from 95, free parking, cute little area with restaurants and a hiking trail. Restaurant is beautiful. Staff are efficient and friendly. Made great recs. Food is fairly priced and most importantly delicious! The owners are at the restaurant, the chef Ed, who's also from Philly! Came out to speak to us. His wife Yalem is beautiful and brought us to our table. We would highly recommend to anyone! I'm going to have to come back because they sold out of the peach crisp :(

We made a reservation weeks in advance and got seated without any problem when we got here. It was…read morea very busy Sunday lunch time during the graduation season. Ambiance was casual. They have a big space though there are also a lot of chairs and tables around. Food was good. The brisket was tender. Options for sides include mac & cheese, collard greens, string beans, broccoli, Spanish rice, potatoes au gratin, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit salad, corn bread, yams, french fries, etc. The coleslaw and baked beans were also good. For desserts, we enjoyed the bread pudding and peach cobbler. Would have given this place a 4/5 for food but service was really bad. Food took a long time to be served. This we understood because it was really a busy day. Because the cloth napkins smelled like rancid oil, we just asked for paper napkins. This took ~30 minutes before we got some. We also asked for some condiment. Since no one was checking on our table, we had to stand up and approach one of the staff to follow up on this, not once but twice but some vinegar never came. Though our server Gracie acknowledged and apologized for the bad service, service was still crappy and disappointing.

I love being greeted when walking in. Excellent service all the way thru. The fish and hush…read morepuppies and lemonade were top notch. The fried chicken and bbq were very good as well. The chicken pastry.....A+!!! The ambiance is casual, home cooking done right! Cash only. 10/10 recommend! Open Friday and Saturdays.

A great cash only local stop! True, delicious eastern NC barbecue. Value, sides, and service were…read moregreat. Would absolutely come back! a

If you're from Wilson County, you already know--Mayflower Seafood is the spot. Every time I come…read moreback home to visit, it's at the top of my list. This place isn't just a restaurant, it's a tradition. One of the waitresses (Ms. Marie!) has been there for at lea 25 years, and she truly makes the experience special. She's warm, welcoming, and makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. And of course, the food never disappoints. Everything is consistently delicious, perfectly seasoned, and the portions are just right--not too much, not too little. It's the kind of meal you look forward to and leaves you satisfied every time. Mayflower isn't just a place to eat--it's a staple of the community and a must-visit whenever you're in town.

I love this place. I am pescatarian so TBH, this is a slice of heaven to me in meat-heavy Wilson…read more I always get the broiled fish unless I'm feeling skinny, which isn't often. "Salad, no bacon." I now tell them to hold the side of clarified butter because I don't need to eat a couple little tub of melted butter. They give you so much. My go-to is any broiled seafood item, baked potato, side salad no bacon. Their dressings are fantastic (taste like Ken's) and their salads are ample. I've tried their bloomin onion knock-off and we like it better than Outback. I don't order it often; y'all know why by now. I'm fluffy and don't need more fluff. I only order if I haven't weighed myself that day. A Mayflower dinner is always two meals for me. It is a great value. The A#1 best server there (and anywhere in Wilson) is CHANNING. Ask for him; you won't be sorry. He is a kind and attentive server and a southern gentlemen. The ambiance is warm and inviting. It's a great place for large groups or a quiet dinner for 2. This place has a great family feel, quick service, a reliable kitchen, and wonderful staff. That's a 5-star review for me!

The pork and turkey bbq was very delicious. Hot with the right amount of sauce. Drive through was…read morevery quick.

Whenever I cross the state line I head straight to Gardner's. It's a must before I hit 95 back to…read moreMD. I've never had a bad plate and always take one back home.