We came here because 1) it was later in the day and, 2) it was the weekend and most places were closed. It was all good because this place was really tasty. It is a type of BBQ that is somewhat smoky but it's very clean, meaning not much fat or skin on the ribs, not rustic. The onion rings we ordered, along with the ribs, were good. We also had a pulled pork sandwich which was good also. Since everything was tasty, we ordered a brisket egg roll, and it was the best we had, along with the in-house ranch sauce. A great place to eat. read more

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Excellent! Brisket and chicken. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely be back.

Nick's is a must try when in the Sylva area. The spot is small, the people are friendly and the food is delicious! For lunch, we had the nachos, and the tacos with a side of mac and cheese. I had my nachos loaded and going back, I would ask for some of the loaded part to be on the side as there was a lot of "sauce." We decided to order dinner to go and we ordered ribs, hush puppies and coleslaw. The ribs were absolutely perfect-didn't even need sauce. The coleslaw was nice and light and not too heavy. The hush puppies were also perfectly cooked. We are so glad to have been able to enjoy the dining experience at Big Nick's! read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Brisket Tacos (2 pack) w/1 side - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Nice little local bbq joint in Sylva, NC. Wasn't real busy when we showed up at lunch, but that changed right after we ordered! Definitely a local place and it hit all the boxes for good, quality bbq! The pork was good, the brisket egg roll was a cool idea, and the brisket Mac and cheese was really good! The egg roll was a little on the greasy side but flavor was good and the bun on my sandwich was a little hard. Sauces were great and the South Carolina was my fave. Good place to get some quality bbq! read more

Big Nick's BBQ - All the sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Hidden gem!! Went in not sure what to expect, but got an awesome and filling meal. Brisket was super tender, and especially the brisket Mac and cheese was a stand out. read more

Stopped for lunch on my way to Cashiers. Service was excellent. The place is not fancy, but it is very clean and open. The young man who waited on me at the counter was friendly and helpful. He recommended the brisket and mac. He was right. It was heavenly. It has a little twang to it, was moist and cheesy, and included unique spices and shredded brisket. The coleslaw was homemade and also tasty - not too sweet. I got the pork barbecue sandwich and it also was extra yummy. Highly recommend a stop to visit! read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Store front - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

Not Worth the Hype or the Price We tried Big Nick's BBQ in Sylva, NC after hearing the brisket was their best seller. Sadly, it didn't live up to the promise. The brisket was dry, lacked smoke flavor, and came in tiny portions -- just two slices per serving. Sides were small and served in cardboard boxes, and we were charged extra for onion rings without any notice. The counter-service setup included a tip prompt (15-25%) even though no one served us. Plus, they added a $1 fee for using a credit card. Our total came to $40 for two mediocre meals. Disappointing food, surprise charges, and poor value. We won't be back. read more

The food was really good, we had brisket tacos, brisket plate and ribs with a side of beans. Also the smoked wings were great. I would definitely recommend going there and we'll go again next time we visit Sylva! read more

We were visiting the area and looking for lunch. Saw a good review on Yelp and pulled in to see several Sheriff's cars. Always eat where you see local deputy's cars. Lol!! Great food and service- did not disappoint at all! By all means- get some Mac n cheese with brisket! Got a bbq sandwich- all great!! read more

Their pulled pork was sooo good! A little more peppery than I expected, but their sweet sauce complimented it well! It's a small little place, but the flavors are big and totally worth the stop! read more

My fav BBQ in WNC. Sorry all you Haywood BBQ folks but this place blows them away!! You wont regret the drive!!

I am a BIG fan of Mac n Cheese and a simple menu! During our road trip we stopped at Big Nick's for BBQ. We got two platters with brisket as the protein and two sides each; onion rings, baked beans, waffle fries and brisket Mac n cheese. I thought the brisket Mac n cheese was going to be over bearing but it was not. It had the right amount of brisket to go with the Mac n cheese. Baked beans were interesting as they had multiple color beans; I've never seen this. Delicious. Everything in our platter was delicious and tasty. Food is fresh and quality of food is great. The location is small, not tiny but big enough to seat a couple of families. If the weather is great there are benches with umbrellas right outside with a view. Customer service was great. Staff is friendly and kind. Bathrooms are well kept and clean. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Are you in the mood for some good ol down South slap your mamma saddle up and let's ride BBQ. Then pull right up to Big Nick's, a tiny place with big flavor. My family and I stopped here for lunch and boy were we not disappointed. You can order at the counter to take out or pull up a seat and eat right there. The place is small but I would gladly pick up bbq from Big Nick's any day. Big Nick's served us up some brisket, smoked turkey, baked beans, and hushpuppies. The brisket had a nice bark and a good snap. The Turkey was tender with a smoke that did not overwhelm the meat. The huspuppies were fried to perfection. For me though, the true star of the meal was the baked beans. I mean these were the best baked beans stretching from NC to TX I have ever had to this day. I'm telling you those baked beans had me grinnin like a possum eating a sweet potato. So please for the sake of your own well-being go to Big Nick's and get you some. read more

Goated spot. Got the pork sandwich and fries and ribs. Service was great and food came out fast.

Delicious! Local family friendly dining room and carry out. Everyone there was knowledgeable, gave great suggestions and the food was so yummy! We will be back. We were so hungry and it was so good I forgot to take pictures! read more

Food was spectacular! Absolutely amazing service. Very clean and put together dining areas. Bathrooms were spotless. If you're in Sylva you've gotta try. The brisket mac and cheese is smack your momma good! read more

Great food , great friendly staff. Best hamburger in Sylva. I really like the hush puppies and onion rings.

Amazing food hands down customer service was awesome will definitely eat here again. 5 stars!!!!

What a meal !!! We had eaten here several years before and wanted a "one last meal" before moving our daughter out of college. First, coming into the restaurant, every thing is clean, organized and the staff was extremely nice ! The BBQ Nachos and Brisket Pimento Cheese Egg Roll advertisement caught our eye. We had the BBQ Nachos first ... such a great appetizer with plenty of taste. So we had the Ribs, brisket Tacos and the Pork Platter and included the Brisket Egg Roll. The Brisket Egg Roll was tremendous, lightly fired with a very rich taste... highly recommend ! Also, the ribs were meaty with a dry rub that was fabulous. The other dishes were very much enjoyed and HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone stops by and enjoy this great restaurant. read more

I'm a brisket fan and order it whenever I see it on a menu. I ordered the brisket taco which came with a side and chose the tater salad. It came with two tacos perfectly dressed and the tater salad was epic. Everything was so delicious. Service was fast and the staff were very pleasant. Will definitely be back. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Brisket tacos and tater salad - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

I usually really like Big Nicks but today I came home to a brisket sandwich that was completely burnt, it felt like I was eating wood chips. Couldn't even finish it. Someone dropped the ball today but I will be back in the distant future. read more

Super clean and this place was so good. They didn't have pulled chicken but did have a really good sliced turkey. The brisket Mac and Cheese, Baked beans and waffle fries were all fantastic! The service was great and they were all very nice. read more

So good we ate here twice on our visit. Chopped BBQ, ribs, baked beans, slaw. All fantastic.

My son and I stopped in for lunch during our visit to Western Carolina University this past weekend. The staff here was super helpful and polite. My son wasn't sure about the sides he wanted so the cashier allowed him to sample the brisket mac and cheese and he loved it. We also ordered the chicken tenders and they were huge. My son could only eat 2 of 3 and fries. I ordered the wings which were big and juicy, and packed with flavor, onion rings and hush puppies. The hush puppies were filled with corn which was delightful. I had never had that before but it's now my favorite. We both had sweet tea which wasn't too sweet. I was happy about that. We ate in their dining space and it was pretty comfortable. We will definitely be back in the fall before my son starts college to dine with them again. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - a tray of food - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Stopped into Big Nick's BBQ for dinner with friends while visiting in Sylva. You go up to the counter and order your food then get served while sitting. Small dining room but I noticed a few people would get this to- go. I ordered the brisket plate with two sides, loaded potato salad and fried okra. This plate was absolutely amazing! I tried all 3 sauces and all were super tasty. Highly recommend Big Nick's to anyone in the area. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - menu - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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BIG NICK'S STEPPED UP BIG TIME!! We had to find last minute catering the morning of our wedding in Whittier, NC due to Hurricane Helene taking power out at our original caterer. Our venue owner got Big Nick's on the phone despite poor cell service and they graciously agreed to make us food very last minute. We cannot begin to thank their team enough for enduring the insane weather and conditions to help make our day special. THE BRISKET WAS INSANE. Brisket mac n cheese was our favorite side, but everything they made was delicious! Everyone at our wedding was talking about how good the food was. HUGE thank you for helping us out in a pinch. Prayers for Western NC and surrounding areas. We are thinking of you all as you recover and rebuild. When we can travel to Sylva again, we will definitely be back! Thank you. -The Kellys read more

Has an outdoor sitting area, we are traveling with a dog, and this was a plus. Good place, no complains read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Half rack, baked beans, waffle fries - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Get the brisket mac and cheese!!! I am going to be dreaming of that stuff til we come back this way again. The ladies here were so nice, they recommended the turkey and the brisket- they told no lies it was DELICIOUS! We might have used an entire bottle of the memphis sweet sauce, it was the bomb. We were surprised they weren't sold out by the time we got there. Significant seating available for you, clean tables, clean restrooms. A great spot!! read more

First opportunity to have NC BBC in many years and was not disappointed. Excellent pork sandwich, perfectly fried okra and mixed bean baked beans. Combined Memphis and Western Carolina sauces. We left overly full and very happy. read more

Man Alive! These folks know a thing about bbq. Frikin tacos outta this world. Wings fantastic!

I was genuinely excited to try this place out for the first time. Well sadly I was disappointed, I ordered the 2 meat platter with 2 sides. Was supposed to be brisket and ribs, sadly the ribs were over cooked and just turn to mush and brisket was dry and and oxidized. After a bad experience with the proteins i was expecting the sides to make up for it, sadly no! Okra was underdone and soggy and the banana pudding tasted rancid, like if was left out of the refrigerator too long. Sadly it goes to say that i will not be coming back. Thank but no thanks. read more

My husband and I are on vacation and came across this wonderful BBQ place. It must be a staple for all the locals because it was very busy for lunch. My husband and I both ordered the pork plate with 2 sides. I had the bake beans and the brisket Mac cheese. Both sides were really good. My husband got the bake beans and coleslaw. The pork was hot and really good. We didn't have to wait long and everything was hot and tasted delicious. The inside of the restaurant was clean with fresh look perfect for a BBQ place. We highly recommend you give them a try. Glad we did. read more

The WINGS are some of the best we've had...they smoke them and then flash fry them so you've got these smoky wings with a thin crispy bite and some excellent seasoning- a bit of heat also. The sides were amazing- the baked beans, Cole slaw, potato salad and Mac n cheese with brisket were BANGIN' and the RIBS were smoky and delicious also! We were in town for a game and will definitely go back if we're ever in the area again! I expected something to not taste good, but it was all excellent! Great service and staff also. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - ribs, beans, coleslaw, and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

Food was A-mazing!! Tried a few different things all great!! Service was wonderful super friendly!! What a great place! We will be back!! read more

I previously left a 5-star review for this restaurant, and it stands for the food's taste. However, the service gets one star now. On two occasions my delivery order was incorrect. After the first incident, I was contacted via text and given a $10 Toast credit. However, that credit was never actually applied to my account so I was never able to access it to use. Then yesterday another delivery order was missing an entire item. I reported it the same way, but it was ignored. Like another restaurant in the same area, I'll simply have to avoid delivery orders from now on, which sucks since I am almost 100% housebound due to disability. Really disappointing experience from a place with great food. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Big Nicks BBQ is a good BBQ place. It is a simple small old style restaurant with a small seating area. The smell from outside was a pleasing and inviting smoke. We are 2 entrees for diner. The pork BBQ had a great flavor and was well seasoned. I would highly recommend getting some of the pork BBQ. They had 3 sauce options on the table. The slaw was good but had a slight celery taste. The fries were hot and crispy. The Briskes Mac was super thick and flavorful. Overall, the sides were good but for my taste, not nearly as good as the pork BBQ itself. I would absolutely recommend trying this if in town and looking a BBQ meal. read more

Big Nick's BBQ - Serving counter - Barbeque Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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This is our favorite for quick local BBQ. We particularly like them online app for ordering; then just drive up for a pickup.

This is a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like it's closed. Go in, order the ribs, mac and cheese or any other side. They are all great. The price is right. We'll be back from sure. read more

They make great ribs. It will become a regular stop when you are in Sylva. Really nice staff. Simple place but very clean and always smells great. One of our favorite places. read more

Great place!! Nice and clean. Friendly people and the food was awesome!!will be back when we come to Cherokee a new place to eat!! Glad the other place was closed!! read more