I love JD's Smokehouse! I only live a few miles, at the most from the restaurant! They're only open…read moreon Thursday, Friday Saturday, and Sundays and they're closed Monday-Wednesday.

The food is fantastic, the employees have a smile that greets you from beginning to end! Great food…read moreand great service!

This is a must if you are traveling on 321 through Hudson. The BBQ chicken is the best I have ever…read morehad. It's moist with great smoke flavor and a nicely bbq'd skin. The ribs are also very tasty and meaty but I'm a chicken girl. Don't let the decor and pink exterior fool you. This is real barbecue. Also the sweet tea is tasty and the sauces are on point from the sweet to the pepper vinegar.

Saturday afternoon 4Pm no one in Parking Lot (Should been a Sign) but I went in anyway a Lady…read moreYelled @ me from a Dark back room Hello show up walk pass to close sections in the dark to finally get to my table which was in the dark. I ordered water to drink. I was brought a bottled water & a Cup of ice then I ask was there a problem with getting just a regular glass of water the response was, we don't serve tap water Now to the Meal Shredded pork With a liquid smoke taste US food Sides Bland Potato Salad & Cole slaw & Frozen Hush Puppies No TV or Music just dead silence setting in the dark The waitress was very sweet But she was practicing Covid 2020 Guidelines Fair Price for what was served But it was Golden Corral Food @Best the outside of the building is nasty. There's no landscaping or any type of grass being cut or anything you can tell they have given up just call it a day Lock the door Definitely would not go back

Went for the seafood buffet on a Saturday. Got there around 4:30 and were quickly seated. Loved the…read morefried scallops and the grilled shrimp. Crab legs were cooked well and cracked open easily. Can't complain about that! Our waitress, Ashley, was as kind as could be. Very attentive and so friendly. Our table also enjoyed the pineapple soft serve ice cream. There is a good range of options on the seafood buffet, plus a salad bar and some sides such as fries, coleslaw, and potato salad that are offered. While the outside of the restaurant may appear a little run down, the food and service are great.

If you ever what to experience what a surf and turf buffet would be like at a motel 8 then I…read morerecommend you try this place. When we went there were only two waitresses/hostess running the whole show. They did a phenomenal job all things considered but the "buffet" was so under par it was a joke. A few pieces of meat, seafood that would make a mediocre Chinese restaurant blush with shame.

We went on a Friday night, it was busy, but the line to order went quickly and they have an amazing…read morestaff which will get you through the line to order and seated in very little time compared to most restaurants. Once seated, the restaurant has a large team of employees seating and getting the next guest ready in no time. The food was great, I was impressed with the flavors of the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. Smoked with perfection and seasoned just right while still keeping the flavor of the meat. For our sides, We had cheesy jalapeño grits, sweet potatoes with a brown sugar crust and a red slaw (spicy vinegar based). We also had the banana pudding for dessert which was great.

The brisket had a great flavor but was way too tender, it crumbled into very small pieces making it…read morea little hard to eat. The mac and cheese was decent, pretty on par for most bbq spots. The service was friendly. Lots of vintage signs and artwork on the walls.

The food was incredible! My Dad and I walked in thinking it would be like any drive through…read morebarbecue place and we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the materials used in the building. Definitely a top notch barbecue place with top notch service and hosts to match it. We will definitely be coming back here. Ambiance was perfect even though we got take-out. 100% recommend this place to anyone who enjoys barbecue or is looking to try it for the first time. Thank y'all so much!!

Came here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. We had no wait, and found the service to be fast and…read morefriendly. This was my first time having bbq in NC and living in central Texas for a few years now I had thought I was a staunchly beef over pork person for bbq, but boulevard is making me rethink things a bit! Some of the best ribs I've ever had, falls off the bone with no effort what so ever. Incredibly rush and delicious flavor. The chopped bbq was also really good, especially with their white or gold sauces. Their portion sizes are incredibly large. My beans and hush puppies mostly went untouched. The potato salad was solid, but let's be honest, you're here for the meats and you won't be disappointed

Amazing food!!! Messed up wings, street corn, tacos, salads. Everything is so good…read more Very reasonably priced large portions. If you see this truck you better stop! Over and over every time we order it comes out perfect!

Kristin's food is simply amazing. She is an artist with brisket - alone, on a sandwich, or in a…read moretaco, and some of the best homemade sides you'll ever have. She likes to pretend that she's mean but she's a sweetheart.

Tried Hugh Q's BBQ and honestly... pretty mixed experience…read more The cheese curds were hands down the highlight -- uniquely made, you could tell they were fresh, and they came out crispy and full of flavor. Easily the best thing on the table and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, everything else just didn't live up to it. The BBQ and brisket were a letdown -- lacking flavor, not as tender as expected, and just didn't have that true smoked BBQ quality you look for, especially in a place like Hickory where the standard is high. Service and atmosphere were fine, nothing bad there, but when the main focus is the food, it just didn't deliver the way I hoped it would. Left feeling disappointed and honestly wishing I had gone somewhere else. Might give it another shot down the road, but based on this visit, it didn't live up to the hype for me.

The food was phenomenal! The brisket is so juicy, flavored well and exceptionally tasty! The…read moreservice was great, quick and made sure we had everything we needed.

My wife and I made the trek to do a day trip to watch all the beautiful colors this time of year…read moreone sees throughout the blue ridge mountains . To the important part , Howard Station is a must stop whether you are a local or from out of town . As soon as you enter you will be warmly greeted and given seating options . We chose to sit at the bar and were given excellent service . From how quickly we were given our drinks to the turn around on ordering and receiving our food , it was exceptional !!! I chose to try the maple bacon wings . Guys , I could eat a bucket of these !! They come out golden brown , lightly crisped on the outside and super tender smoked chicken meat on the inside . The dry rub - maple complement each other immensely well, you get salty , you get sweet, you get maple syrup smells , it's an A+ experience in addition to the warm safe ambiance . Treat yourself to Howard Station, it's a must try!

Not sure what happened, but as of May 16, 2026 this place is closed. It was our favorite place to…read morecome to in Boone. Let's hope they reopen somewhere else.

Service is always on point with friendly staff, they keep the drinks fresh and excellent service…read moreconsistently! Food is always great and as you've ordered it! Love sitting with friends and dining here!

Great food and great service! I saw a post about this place…read moreso had to come try it. The atmosphere is very cool. Feels like being at your Grandmas house for Sunday Supper. I got the Patty Melt with Mac n cheese and it was delicious! My hubby got the pulled pork sandwich with the white slaw on the side and fries. He said it was divine! We also got the hush puppies as an appetizer and ate them with our meal. The hush puppies come with their own tartar sauce that they make and it is so good! We loved this place and will definitely make it our "date place" and try everything on the menu.

The food was great especially the ham on the ham biscuit although the fried chicken was a little…read moregreasy. They could have done a better job of draining the fried chicken. The service was where I was really concerned. We get out of the car to go inside and then see a big ol sign stating to go through the drive thru and pick up the food at the window, then customers are welcome to come inside to eat. The ambiance was nice, loved all the pigs they had around the restaurant.

Tucked just before the main streets of Jefferson, Smokey Mountain BBQ is a popular…read moredrive-through-only spot. We went around 6PM and it's evident from the line that nearly wraps around the building that it's a local fave! Fortunately, service is quick and efficient, they seemed to keep the line moving so we didn't wait long. Bonus points!! there's a covered patio for those who prefer to sit and eat on-site after receiving your food from the window. Portions are modest, and sauce options are limited to a traditional vinegar and a tomato-based version. The sides shine, I enjoyed the sweet potato fries and the rich, creamy mac and cheese. Overall, Smokey Mountain BBQ is a solid, no-frills dinner option that does regional comfort food right.