Had the opportunity to talk with the owner and was immediately attracted to the restaurant from the…read moreoutside...it just looks like a good BBQ restaurant. The staff was very friendly, the service was good...I had takeout but the restaurant is a buffet inside. It clearly is a place the locals enjoy and it is an easy stop if you are on the way to the beach. All in all, my favorite was actually the hot dog. The chili was excellent and the slaw had just a touch of sweetness. The BBQ was well prepared, just not my favorite style or taste profile...a bit too much twang. I would recommend Shuler's if you are in the area and look forward to trying other items the next time I return.

Shuler's is located off I-95, Exit 181A heading towards Marion and Myrtle Beach. You have to drive…read morea mile or so from the exit but it's easy to spot. The place is a large wooden building that resembles something that would have been built in the 1870's. There are a few bench's and chairs on the front porch to relax in after eating or if you need to wait for a table. They have a general store with some interesting items as well. Schuler's is a buffet style barbecue and all you can eat. Their pulled pork is their best meat. I wasn't really impressed with their ribs though. Don't get me wrong, the were pretty good but I certainly wasn't blown away. Their fried chicken is good but again not much different from most buffets in South Carolina. Their collards are nice and they do offer hash. If you're thinking corn beef hash, it's not that. It's a BBQ or liver hash and it's definitely an acquired taste. I usually put it over rice if I get it. Hash was highly popular in South Carolina for many years. It can't hurt to try it as Schuler's is actually pretty good. Not my favorite barbecue in the area but it's cool place with great people.

Fantastic experience! Fabulous food and staff!…read moreExceptional in every way! If you are ever anywhere near Raeford, you absolutely have to visit this restaurant! You will want to come back time and again

let me start by saying I went on Mother's Day and had amazing experience. The food was to die for…read morewent four days later and it was a completely different experience. The quantity was down the quality was down. I waited 15 minutes for a piece of pecan pie to go. The Tavern fries had no buffalo sauce on it had to remind them to put the jalapeños on it. The fries were soggy should've been cooked longer and I've been eating North Carolina barbecue my whole life. Why is there no vinegar sauce? And the prices are quite outrageous for it to be hit or miss was really sad. I just moved to Raeford and was hoping this would become a regular spot will not be coming back thankfully on Mother's Day it was good so if you'd like to gamble, maybe this place is for you.

BBQ is an often argued topic, especially in my home state of North Carolina. We take barbecue…read moreseriously! Stanton's was recommended to me by a longtime friend from high school. Neither of us had been to Stanton's, but we were aware of its reputation. We both had to drive 90 minutes to have lunch at Stanton's and I'm glad I made the drive. Since this was a long drive, I ate more than if the restaurant had been a quick drive. I tried their chopped BBQ and fried shrimp plate with slaw and baked beans as sides. Hush puppies were served with the plate. Topped off with a BBQ sandwich. For a beverage, I ordered a 1/2 and 1/2 tea. The tea was fantastic! For me, the regular sweet tea would have been a little too sweet. The BBQ was really, really good! They barbecue butts, as opposed to whole hog. The sides were solid, but not exceptional. The best side I tasted was the slaw and it was above average, while the beans were very average. The BBQ sandwich (a true test marker) with slaw - excellent. There were three people at our table and our total bill was only $52. The servers were excellent and about as nice as you could encounter. Just good southern hospitality. Lastly, the building/business is a South Carolina Certified Heritage Site. It's been around a long time and you feel you have stepped back in time. Stanton's has served a lot of people over the years. The restaurant looked to be built onto the home on the property. There is plenty of parking, and an airstrip across the street. People fly in almost every day to have lunch and we were fortunate to see an arrival by air while we were there. The next time I'm in the area, I will stop in for some BBQ!

Great service from the most friendly staff you will find. Food is delicious - old school rural…read morebarbecue and seafood restaurant. A must for anyone in driving distance!

Delicious BBQ, speedy and friendly service, and a new clean facility at an interesting location…read more The setting at the airport made fur an interesting meal. I highly recommend.

Not bad but NOT great. If you've never had really good BBQ you'll think this place is great. Worst…read morebbq sauce ever. Sides were good, place is ok.

Best Restaurant for Pork BBQ in Sanford, NC period!…read more Other Food Options: Chicken Wings, Brisket, Baby Back Ribs. Smoked Turkey, BBQ Chicken. Pork skins, jalepeno poppers, homemade chips with their own homemade ranch dip. Pork Belly, loaded fries, nachos, sandwiches, loaded potatoes. Collards, hotdogs, and burgers. Don't forget to ask your waitress about The Bacon Jam sandwich. It's my personal favorite dish!

Their Brisket is delicious and their smoked Bologna is amazing. Hush Puppies are addictive. The…read moresweet potato casserole is like sweet potato pie without any crust. Baked beans are tiny beans and tender as is possible. Absolutely delicious.

I tried Carolina style bbq but it's not for me. I'm going to loyally stick to saucy barbecue and…read morecreamy coleslaw. To diners who like vinegar and have a palate for sour flavors, I think you'll enjoy the contrast from sweet and smokey flavors. I do love their hometown vibe and their seafood platter. So I did get something I liked. It just wasn't the authentic, regional bbq.

It's okay. If you're in a pinch and craving bbq and in the tramway area and not want to go far this…read moreplace will do. I will say the fried okra is the best there.

My husband and I consider ourselves barbecue experts, and Whispering Q met all our expectations,…read moreand more! The slider trios were excellent. The ribs were cooked perfectly and their Kansas City sauce is delicious on them. LOVED their sides - creamy slaw, okra perfectly cooked and tons of sweet potatoes fries. Too much to finish! The chef knows his Q!

I go to Austin, TX at least once a year for work and Jon G's is the best Texas-style BBQ I've had…read moreoutside of the lone star state (and the best kolaches I've had anywhere.) We arrived at 9:45 on a chilly, drizzly day and there were probably 50 people in line ahead of us. There was a friendly staff member monitoring and organizing the line and she told us we were there on a 'slow' day because of the weather. After the restaurant opened at 11, we waited in line for probably another 45 minutes until we got inside to order. The brisket was great, but the best things we had were the kolaches (stuffed breakfast rolls available before they open), Cheerwine hot link sausage, and fruit crisp. The Cheerwine sausage was the biggest surprise. It had a great flavor and wasn't sweet - I've never had anything like it before. When we get a chance to go back, we'll probably skip the pulled pork and mac & cheese. They were fine but there's a lot to try and these weren't anything special.

I'm usually not one to rave about BBQ nor is it something I usually crave but Jon G's is…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. There's a good reason it sells out before they close almost every dang day. Known for its tender briskets, flavorful meats and flavor packed side dishes, Jon G's is my all time fav in terms of bbq and southern cuisine. My brother also places a Thanksgiving every order now ha.

Roys Country Corral is located right off of NC-74 and I-95. It was fairly good food, but was…read moreundoubtedly an experience! When we pulled in, we quickly found out that this is not your typical restaurant establishment. It is located in what seems to used to be a shed, which stirred the thought in my mind that we shouldn't be eating here. But, my dad was committed and determined to try it out, and I followed along. When I walked in, I felt that I was in the 80s (hence the lone TV in the corner playing movies via VHS tapes). You can sit wherever you would like, and are given a short menu. We both got sweet teas, which I thought had a weak flavor, but my dad liked. Our server was the waitress, food runner, cashier, hostess, and everything in between. Despite this, she did a pretty great job at keeping everyone satisfied. I ordered the flounder plate, while my dad ordered the dark meat chicken plate. All plates come with fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, and a Kings Hawaiian roll. My flounder was mostly good, although one piece had a metallic taste. I requested 1 flounder, but they gave me three! How generous. My dads chicken was better than my flounder. The hush puppies are ok in my opinion (good, but not the best), I don't like coleslaw so I didn't try any, and the fries are very greasy but are good. The customers are either travelers off of the highway or interstate or are country locals. There were good people, laughs, and vibes going on at the country corral. I do think that the food could improve a bit, but because of the value for the amount of food you get, the people, the customer service, and the experience, Roys gets a 4/5 instead of a 3/5.

Roy's is hard to describe. It's in an old tobacco barn a couple exits off I-95 half way between…read moreCharleston and DC. Lots of stuff to look at. Friendly staff . Good old fashioned food ... BBQ for sure.