First time visitor ordered brisket plate with waffle fries and slaw ... I wasn't impressed . You walk up to the.inside counter to order, then walk outside to sit in 6 table "picnic" area. Food is delivered to you ... ambience is cars, 18 wheelers and motorcycles roaring past restaurant on highway. read more

Very friendly folks. If you drive too fast you might miss it. Small little place so all the seating is outside or you are in the drive thru getting it to go Uber flavor in the brisket tacos. Had the hush puppies as a side. Tasted like they were right out of the fishy fry Highly recommended the sweet and sticky Memphis BBQ sauce. You won't regret stopping. . read more

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Great local BBQ spot. Had the turkey and brisket mac n cheese. Turkey had a nice smoke flavor but was a little dry, sauces definitely helped out. Brisket Mac was really good, creamy cheese sauce and great flavor. Would opt for the pork next time, burgers looked amazing as well. Worth the stop if you're passing through! read more

Big nicks bbq was good to great. We did take away. Only 2 tables available outside. I want to go again.

The food and service were awesome! I got the brisket, tater salad, and coleslaw. My friends both got pulled pork. We loved it. We actually went to Murphy's Chophouse first but ended up walking out due to a man trying to cut in front of us for a table and being very rude when his wife called him out for it. Best decision we could've made to leave and come here. The service was super quick and everyone was very friendly. Thank you for making our night better! read more

We were told that this was a great place for ribs and we went twice and they were out of ribs... both times at 7:30pm. The second time they said we could order in advance, wish we would of known after the second time... if you go, go early but doesn't seem like the staff care if you go or not... read more

We were staying in Blue Ridge and wanted to go to Murphy for the day. Narrowed it down to two places. From what I could tell the other restaurant only served a Tennessee sweet sauce. Big Nick's had a sweet sauce, a vinegar sauce, and a mustard sauce. I figured if we were going to NC I wanted to be able to try a NC sauce. Only downside is the only seating is outdoors. It was a nice day so it wasn't a problem. Girl at the counter was super friendly and interacted with my four year old really well. Now for the whole reason we were there, the food. We got the half rack of ribs, pulled pork sandwich, hamburger, and chicken tenders. Everybody was happy with what they got. Healthy portions for a fair price. If they sold their vinegar sauce I would have left with a couple bottles. If back in Murphy we will stop again. read more

The lady answering phone when I called to place an order asked why I didn't order on line. I told her we had too many questions. She went above and beyond helping us get an order together. Everything about the meal was perfect. Could not have been happier. The brisket and pork had that perfect smoky flavoring and the brisket Mac 'n cheese was delicious. Thank you for making our family gathering so enjoyable. read more

Quick service. Bbq was good, especially for Western NC. No inside dining. Drive through or eat outside on their patio. Much better than fast food. read more

Have been a customers of Nick's for quite a while have tried them at their other locations also. food is a good quality and fresh. The only thing lacking at the Murphy location is usually customer service. The counter help seems to be just ordertakers and not involved in the customer service aspect of taking the order. if you ask a question, they do not take time to explain things to you. make sure you always ask for sauce because they never usually put it in the bag or ask you what kind of sauce you want. read more

Fantastic Bbq. Some of the best ribs ever. Meaty sandwich, moist and yummy. These guys know how to smoke their meat. Huge fan of barbecue. Did not disappoint. Planning to go back as soon as I am in the area. Too full for dessert, but heard people talking about their fried pies. Would've grabbed a few to go if we were not in a hurry. Outdoor seating only. Or to go. Friendly staff, Covid friendly. read more

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Had their pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious! Onion rings had too much batter could hardly taste the onion. Will definitely try their bbq when I'm back in Murphy. read more

Ate here three times got the pulled pork sandwich all of the three times it's really good and always has a good portion of meat on it. Employees have always been pleasant. And the outside seating is nice. read more

Big Nick’s BBQ - Southern Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Cute Driveup with outdoor seating. Fast friendly service. We ate in our car because it was raining. They brought our lunch to the car! Everything was top notch! Brisket Sandwich was tender and had a bite and a crunch. Pulled pork sandwich was spot on fall apart tender with a beautiful mildly spicy BBQ sauce (and they are not afraid of black pepper which I love). The buns were sized appropriately. Waffle fries seasoned beautifully and crisp. Baked beans delicious! Banana pudding excellent! But that peanut butter pie! I was SO full and swore I would not eat the whole thing (but I did)! Just eat there. You will be happy you did! read more

Definitely the best! Dining is outside but under the roof. Very clean place and great service ! read more

Big Nick’s BBQ - We are eating at Big Nicks BBQ in Murphy NC. One of the best BBQ around !! - Southern Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Food was good, but the girl at the counter made a comment about how I should take my food to the gym. For that reason, I won't be back. The music inside at the counter was loud, but it was country music so it wasn't as bad as it could be. Counter girl ruined my experience, so I'm going to Rib Country next time. read more

Place is amazing. Have eaten here multiple times. Will be back for more. Mainly had their burgers, tacos and fried okra. Excellent service and food. read more

Highly recommend the tacos and the staff was so polite and accommodating. Fast and efficient service!

The brisket here was my highlight, I couldn't believe how perfectly tender it was. The pulled pork sammie was also very good. Out of all the sauces we tried, the mustard bbq was my favorite. The side dishes left a little to be desired and could use some improvement spice-wise. I'd highly recommend coming here for some good meat if you're looking for NC BBQ. read more

Big Nick’s BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

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Amazing food, service is always fast and takes no effort! Drive through window and online orders make it super easy to indulge in their wonderful food. read more

Must try if you find yourself in Murphy. Delicious BBQ! The pork tacos were awesome. Fresh, fast and tasty!

Quick delicious barbeque, with a drive thru! It was a great stop on our way leaving Murphy. Service was kind, and we got the food in under 5 minutes. We were super happy that they were open early (we stopped by at 10:30 on Sunday). Would definitely go back any time im in Murphy again! read more

Highly recommended by my Mom, we decided to stop by here for some lunch. Ordering by drive-thru was fast and the cashier was very friendly and patient with us while we browsed the impressive menu. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with waffle fries. My immediate reaction when biting into a waffle fry was an audible "Wow!" - buttery, just enough salt and super crispy. The pulled pork sandwich came carefully wrapped and inside was a pulled pork patty with a layer of dry rub on top. Included was a cup of BBQ sauce which I kept adding to the sandwich between each bite. The pork was nice and tender and the layering of dry rub is what makes the sandwich easily. A good balance of flavors all together. BBQ sauce was slightly smoky and not too sweet. Price point is similar to a full dine in restaurant but the quality speaks for itself. Check this place out if you're in the area looking for some good BBQ! read more

Big Nick’s BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Food was decent, opted for a platter w/2 sides which were a little small. Didn't seem like much more meat than what is on their sandwich. Baked beans were the bomb, sweet tea was good. I'll opt for the sandwich and side next time. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service would recommend to anyone wanting good and fast BBQ

The food was just as delicious as the reviews I read. The pork sandwich was yummy with a good smoky flavor, the beans were divine just as we're recommended! read more

Best beans anywhere! Everything else great too! We love Big Nicks! You won't be disappointed!

Awful employee 8/18/23 @11am Rude man at the window. not helpful. Won't come back cause everytime I go to pay 20 bucks for a little platter I just don't think it's worth it when he's there read more

Have had the food from here a few times at work, and have noticed it was either very good or less than mediocre. Have ordered twice from home (outside of Murphy), and both times part of my order was left out and it wasn't discovered until we got home. The first time it was the side of fries we ordered and paid for. I called and received a huge apology and was offered a free peanut butter pie the next time we were there (never gotten). Tonight they omitted the drink we ordered and paid for even after I asked if my order was complete and explained what happened the last time. When I called tonight I spoke to an employee and then the "manager." There was no apology from either and I was asked by the "manager" what I wanted to do about it. I would have liked you to offer an apology and for management to come up with a better way to ensure their customers get what they ordered and paid for, and for the food to be consistent. read more

Small BBQ joint with a drive thru and covered outdoor seating. Service was fast, food was delicious. Loved the waffle fries, onion rings, beef and pork sandwiches. Only complaint was the outdoor tables were dirty, it would be great if they cleaned the tables after each customer. read more

Delicious BBQ, brisket, Mac & cheese. I love eating here & getting extra to take home.

They're new, and the food is really good. Nice to do an online order, but wish I could have picked it up in the lobby (closed by COViD) instead of waiting in the drive thru. They left out an item and forgot several sauces (which is a critical part of a BBQ experience, particularly since they give a lot of meat). the meat is really tender, and I wish we would have received the brisket green beans, but c'est la vie. They put bacon in the tater salad (yum) and the dirty fries are awesome. Hope they do well. read more

Their portions were very big the service was fast, and everyone was very pleasant, and the food was as good as you could get anywhere when it comes to barbecue read more

The wings and waffle fries are excellent, love their memphis sweet sauce! Sweet tea was great as well. This will be our new fav when visiting Murphy! read more

Big Nick’s BBQ - the logo on the side of the oven - Southern Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Inattentive drive through equals incorrect order. Being the only customer there at the time I failed to check my bag and was missing a side item when I got home. read more

Good food. Convenient drive through. The baked beans are really good. They take care packaging the to go meals. Good sweet tea.

This place is great, my favorite is the their brisket tacos with okra. Service is fast and friendly.

My family and I visited the Murphy area and needed a pet friendly place to eat. I found the service to be top notch and friendly. The food was full of flavor and definitely worth the stop. We ate at Pizza Hut the next night and most of the family wished we ate the BBQ for a second night. Definitely worth a stop in this quaint little town of Murphy. read more

Went through the drive through ordered a pork and turkey plate which it's sad how little food we discovered when we got home and opened it . The plate was half full and the turkey dry read more

I've eaten here multiple times, however it isn't all that cracked up to be. The hype with the locals in town for being the best BBQ they have ever eaten is a bit of a stretch. I've eaten BBQ all over the US with this being a Subpar BBQ joint. Prices for this restaurant do reflect typical prices through out the US for BBQ business that are run by a single small business owner. Secondly, I've had some just rude encounters with young staff members that we mask Nazi during COVID. Especially after the lifting of the mandate. I personally wouldn't recommend this place for people to eat. However, I would eat here if I was invited. read more