After searching for our normal barbecue spot . We found they had moved…read more.. We settled on Parker's.. wish I could say something positive but here we go.. as for service; there was quite a crowd standing in line who had been eating there "all their lives " according to the many people I spoke with.. we were at the takeout and they only take cash! So stand in line situation.. there is no such thing as Ambiance in this place .

I love Parker's BBQ. It is a must have when I return home to Greenville, NC. When my dad passed…read moreaway it was without a doubt to use Parker's BBQ. Pros-The team over at Parker's were awesome. There was a chance of snow and the Parker's team stayed in contact. They even offered a catering contingency plan in the event of inclement weather. On the day of the funeral the team arrived on time, the food was hot and the team did a great job serving. For 100 people, chairs and tables, drinks and full service the prices was reasonable and fair. Cons: The serving sizes were extremely small, nothing like what you get when you order Parker's at the restaurant. Probably about half that. They were really strict on not giving people extras. For example, 2-3 hush puppies person. You want hush puppies and corn sticks....forget about it! They also did not leave the left over BBQ and sides behind once the event is over. The reason was thy brought enough to serve 100 people and a few extra servings so they would not run out. If I wanted the left over BBQ that would have been an additional charge. Although that is listed as a con, it is something that could have been avoided had I asked the correct questions. It was definitely a damper because what I paid for I do not believe I received. I would not use Parker's again for catering or if you plan to have 100 people, order catering for 150-200 based on their serving sizes. To end on a positive note, the food was delicious and the team was very responsive. Once they packed up the remaining food they offered to bring it back for an additional fee. I wasn't happy about that but it was my dad's funeral and I refused to let BBQ and slaw sour an already stressful day.

Outstanding barbecue joint here in Wilson. I had the BBQ sandwich value meal, which for just $6.50…read morecomes with a delicious barbecue sandwich with slaw, fries, hushpuppies, and a drink. Great deal! And the barbecue is so good, the sauce is so good. And the staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these locally owned places, and will eat here whenever I am in Wilson. Love me some Carolina barbecue, and Marty's certainly hits the spot. Drive thru looked packed but I dined in and parked in the auxilliary gravel lot. It was pretty packed but I got a table.

The food & service was top-notch, last time I went,; been here 5+yrs, and ordering, just about…read moreeverything on their menu. Although I think they can do a bit better with their Bar-B-Que.

Our service was excellent. Very friendly waitress. Heavy in…read morethe "no frills" category as far as the decor and the buffet. I was concerned about cleanliness, but it was packed with folks just getting out from church at 3 pm...so knew the food was fresh. I proceeded. I stuck with basics. I gave it a 4 because the fried chicken and biscuit was excellent, now mind you this is an Ohio girl speaking. ...but living in Georgia/SC long enough to know a bit about mac and cheese, yams, green beans, and desserts, I wasn't impressed. Mac and cheese was just Velveeta and noodle with nothing more to it. Yams floating around in canned sauce, very runny. Green beans from can and not doctored up at all(no bacon or ham). I tried the banana pudding, but had no bananas but could tell the pudding was vanilla which is the right choice. Some of the food was fresh and other items looked questionable. I was happy with my chicken and biscuit. It was a local spot and I appreciated the adventure element to eating there.

While driving through Rocky Mount, North Carolina, I was in the mood for some barbecue…read more We chose the carryout option, though they also have a full sit-down restaurant. Parking was plentiful, with dedicated carryout parking, regular restaurant parking, and accessible spaces. The restaurant has that classic, small-town Southern Sunday dinner vibe. The carryout area is exactly what you'd expect,small and designed strictly for takeout. The cashier is friendly, and the service is pretty fast. You can order at the counter, and the menu offers plenty of mix-and-match combinations. The fried okra was crispy and delicious. The pulled pork had a nice tangy barbecue flavor. The seafood platter was surprisingly good. I would skip the candied yams next time. Everything else was decent but nothing that really stood out. One thing to note: I was hoping for ribs after seeing them advertised, but they weren't available through the carryout menu. Carryout focuses more on pulled pork and pulled turkey, while some menu items are reserved for the dine-in restaurant. If you're passing through Rocky Mount and want a quick Southern comfort food stop, I'd definitely recommend the carryout. It's convenient, the portions are good, and the barbecue hits the spot. As for dining in, I don't think I'd make a special trip .It feels more like a great roadside takeout stop than a destination restaurant.

This was definitely an experience. Out of the way for me on my way home from Myrtle Beach to…read moreWinchester, VA (originally from Hickory, NC), but worth it as the nostalgia screams dinner with Grandmomma & Grandaddy. You walk in and the young HS or College Busboys/waiters are lined up waiting to assist. It has to be one of the most nostalgic things gs I've seen in a long time. The sweet tea is southern pucker sweet & perfect!! There's malt vinegar on the table for collards, and the NC vinegar based BBQ sauce was very good. However, the chopped pork BBQ did t really need any help, it was just as good on its own and not mushy. I even enjoyed the yellow coleslaw, it's a mustard & vinegar base and tasty. The Brunswick stew could have been heat hotter, but it had a decent taste with plenty of meat & veggies. I would definitely drive out of my way again to share Parker's with my 15yr old who missed this road trip.

A neat place to eat. Food is really good at reasonable prices. Seating area is simple and well…read morekept. Plenty of parking. Service is a bit of a mess but not terrible. A place worth checking out.

Really good food has a home like cooking and seasoning…read more Price is very reasonable People are very friendly and always smiling and very good service Only open on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm Has dining in and drive through

DISCLAIMER : I literally helped build the place…read more Food: This is my go to every Sunday after church. One reason is because I truly believe in supporting local businesses. The owners are both Cancer Survivors and local clergy. When it comes to a nice southern meal on a Sunday you can bet that they will get the job done. They have TURKEY BBQ, let's me honey we all need to eat a little bit healthier. This restaurant gives you the chance to eat good and live longer. My only complaint is that sometimes items will run out. In time I believe they will have a system to eke it's that or the communist will come in and support stronger so they that will have to urgency to cook more. Atmosphere : Jazz Music, Praise and Worship, Holiday tunes galore. This place is a nice, chill low key, quite place to enjoy your meal without the burden of being overcrowded or uncomfortable. Adding a little more color and personality on the inside and outside will make this place a staple and will show the to compete with the bbq giants of Eastern NC. Service : When they first opened I will admit the wait time to actually have your food was not impressive. Since then, they have a new system and have been getting orders out in a hurry. They are always attentive to FREE refills and depending on how nice you smile they might even throw in a couple of extra hushpuppies. The best service in Wilson County by far. There team makes you feel right at home Cleanliness : The restaurant is the cleanest in the 252 when compared to other bbq spots. Last I checked they were at 98. There are two big name bbq spots in Wilson and neither of them have above and 88 score so let that sink in. All in all if you love to support local and starter business then throw your support behind this one! Mcdonald and Bojangles have had enough of your dollars now it's time to invest back into the community! EAT AT BOOGIES

Have been here multiple times.Food and service always good.Highly recommended.The Ambiance is good…read morealso

Great mom and pop Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a good variety on their…read moremenu. If you e never had a pizza burger, try it! Friendly, down home service in a clean environment.

Driving from Virginia Beach to North Carolina. Wanted to try eastern Carolina bbq. Had to take a…read moredetour to get here, but it was worth it. As soon as we walked up one the Pitt masters invited us in the back and showed us all the pits. We got to see the "whole hog" on the smoker. Then we ate the Chopped bbq. with a little of both the bbq and the vinegar sauces was good. Collard greens were tasty. But the pitt masters told us he liked the smoked turkey so we had to try it. I'm not a fan of turkey and this was excellent. Super tasty and moist. Only mistake was the cornbread. It's not your typical cornbread. We also had the sweet potato muffin which is a must try.

came here after hearing so many good things about this place but food is quite disappointing…read more Ordered a chopped BBQ plate with a side of cornbread, two sides of Cole slaw and Mac N cheese and Jones family chicken tray for a party of two. The chopped BBQ is very dry and bland, didn't have any of the allure of what you would expect of a smoked bbq in term of flavor/smell/appearance. We couldn't finish it because of how bland it tasted. The chicken was fine but nothing to rave about. The cornbread was certainly interesting - think it's the local way of making it so may actually be very authentic for greenville but can definitely be an acquired taste for someone not from the area. Overall, underwhelming for the food. The restaurant itself is very spacious with a relaxed feel to it. Service is friendly

There's a line...let me jump in!…read more Yep that's literarily how I found this spot...I was driving back to Charlotte after my half marathon...saw a line, pulled over and stood in the hour long line, happy as a 4 year old with a lollipop with my bag of BBQ. This is a carry out or eat outside spot. The line was long, but they said it was because the chicken wasn't ready. They serve Carolina vinegar based "sauce". This was the most different part for me as I'm from Indiana and have never had vinegar based sauce. All in all it was very good and I completely understand why it has been a community staple.

Things to know before going: 1) Cash only…read more2) Take-out only. There are a few tables outside, though. 3) Get there early, as in 9:30 or 10am. When they sell out, they close. If you wait until normal lunchtime you may very well be out of luck. So, the food. If you don't like Eastern Carolina style vinegar based whole hog bbq you will not like B's. Therefore no complaints about "sour" sauce, "tasteless" boiled potatoes, strange "potato sticks," or lack of sugary sweet tomato sauces will be tolerated. The cue is slow cooked over charcoal. Today the texture was a bit tougher than ideal but the flavor was pretty good and the chicken was very good, moist, tender, and flavorful. The sides are unremarkable but just fine. I'm normally not a big fan of the east of Wilson area corn sticks (give me hush puppies and honey butter any day) but B's are among the better ones. Prices remain more than reasonable and servings are generous.