7:58 4 min to close…read more 4 for service ... not for food The cashier was VERY VERY patient with my late family. We did not know they closed so early and the staff was gracious while serving us. The food is ok The bbq could use more seasoning The COLE SLAW was the star of my shrimp dinner . My family asked for more and the manager brought us another serving on the house. The service is . Oh! The green beans were so tasty . The mystery bottle Carolina Bbq sauce could use some salt . The corn sticks confused me. They were elongated hush puppies and fried hard. The hush puppies were much better. This was my grandfathers fav place back in the day. I heard that the Wilson location is the best spot.

they make their sweet tea in trash cans! place is like a grease trap! Got their sweet tea the other…read moreday and it tasted like unsweet tea!

Buffet was great. Chicken and dumplings taste almost as good as my wife's. BBQ was good. First time…read morehere. I'll be back

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more

The food was great. Salad bar was very nice. The service was terrible. No one came to our table…read more They didn't tell us about the specials. They were practically taking our plates as soon as we finished. It was very close to closing time when we were there, but that's no excuse

URGENT MESSAGE: Kings Barbeque on Highway 70 in Kinston, NC…read more We had the most awful, disgusting and disrespectful experience at Kings Barbeque in Kinston, NC. What in the world is going on in NC? I ordered my meal and it was not hot and the ribs tasted old. I asked the server for a hot and fresh meal. She took it back and the next thing I know, a white man came to our table, he yelled at me and berated me. He told me "your food is hot", it is at 140 degree temperature"; and while walking away from the table, he yelled across the room and said "you are the only person in here that has a problem with the food". He then proceeded to taste the food on my plate and made one of the female black servers taste it to confirm that it was hot. Well, what happened next should be no surprise to anyone that knows my husband. He asked loudly to see the manager and was informed that that the white man who was at the table was the owner. My husband told him that he was disrespectful to me and that it was unnecessary and talked to him the way he talked to me. The owner told us "the customer is not always right". By that time, Ira was at the kitchen door and the unhinged owner got in Ira's space and Ira told him if he touched him, it would be a problem. He backed up and began mocking Ira because he couldn't handle Irra standing up to him. The manager tried to scare us off by saying that he was going to call the police which he did. He told the police that Ira was trying to physically assualt him which was a lie. We waited for the police to arrive and while they were talking to us, the owner came outside trying to flex again stated he wanted us banned from coming to the restaurant. I can not make this up! The rude, unprofessional and disgusting behavior was extreme and uncalled for. We will NEVER patronize Kings Barbeque ever again! We are how we allow people to treat us! It appeared that the owner has never or rarely had black man challenge his behavior. He was too comfortable with talking to us as black people like he was our "master". I think he will think twice about how he handles the next black person. I'm also sure that situation will be the talk of the town. The other patrons, who also happened to be white, were shaking their heads in disbelief at his behavior and confirmed to the police our story. We are headed back home to Maryland. Praying for safe travels! Whew! #boycott #Disquisting #whiteprivelegeonstage

After appointments in Greenville, we decided to catch lunch at Bum's…read more The fried chicken (a breast and a leg for each of us) was perfection! I got the yams and rutabagas...absolutely delicious! Mom got the green beans and yams, and ate them all. Then she saw the fresh out of the oven banana pudding, topped with meringue...so mom also got dessert and exclaimed over how much it was like what her mom used to make. The tea and ice were plentiful and refreshing. The folks are friendly and helpful. I expect to be back soon for more rutabagas...and I can't wait!

Worth the drive from Raleigh for the butter beans and collards alone. Best d**n butter beans ever…read more Bum's is a visit back to an earlier day when meats n threes ruled eastern Carolina. Regulars are addressed by name and people genuinely want to know how your day is. It's a meat n twos now but plates include all the usual suspects plus a daily special. Two sides and corn sticks, cornbread, or rolls are included. Prices are very reasonable. There's both street parking and a small lot, in addition to a drive-thru window. Not fancy, but seriously good. You won't go wrong with any of the sides.

We rarely go through Goldsboro these days, so it had been a long, long time since we had been to…read moreWilber's. Other than the prices and Wilber Shirley's absence, it really hadn't changed much in the past 20 years. The decor is "1960s eastern NC BBQ restaurant", which adds to the appeal. Service was friendly and attentive. Our drinks never went empty during our meal. The owner also stopped by to check on us as well. Our server brought us a small basket of hushpuppies, clearly just out of the fryer. While hot, the recipe had not changed over the years and were just as bland as always. Accompanying the hushpuppies was a small serving of some sort of sauce; it didn't had much flavor but I think it was supposed to be butter or at least buttery. My dining companion got the quarter-rack rib special. The ribs were meaty, very flavorful, and tender. They were good enough that the accompanying barbecue sauce really detracted from the ribs. The potato salad was as good as ever. The serving included 4 ribs for $12.50, which I thought was a very good value. I had my standard, the Pork Plate with slaw and potato salad. The serving of chopped pork was generous, but was too dry and over seasoned for my taste. The slaw was fine but unexceptional. The $12.56 price on the menu was a reasonable value, however after we paid we found out that we were charged $13.50. It turns out that the printed menus Wilber's provides in the restaurant don't reflect their latest prices on Toast. Our server did not mention anything about price discrepancies. The difference in prices doesn't seem like they are just rolling in the sales tax to the orders either. This is absolutely unacceptable and reflects a huge failure in judgement by the management and owner. Shame on you. All in all, our experience rates a four-star review. However, when taking the price discrepancies into account, Wilber's earns a 3-star review and that is generous. Restaurants need to accurately advertise their prices to their Customers, whether dining in or getting take out.

Food was phenomenal. Staff was friendly…read more Coleslaw like my grandmother made it. Heavenly hushpuppies.

I remember as a teenager being excited about going to Parkers BBQ. At that time there was only…read moreone location. The one on Memorial Drive. Today, 50 plus years later, I am still just as excited about eating at Parker's BBQ. The food is always delicious. Atmosphere is always welcoming. Service is great.

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 .

Best breakfast as well as collards anywhere! Try the sweet potato biscuit with smoked sausage…read more You'll thank me later!

Stumbled upon the place on a drive north. Would definitely detour to come back. A simple country…read moreplace exactly as you would want to reflect a no nonsense diner . Lots of varied entrees served from a lineup including meatloaf, fried chicken to catfish. Served fresh. Okra, butter beans, etc. They have burgers too if need to satisfy a kids desire. Really good food, and the staff was very helpful. I suspect everything is seasonable. Highly recommended.

Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.