we had a party of 9 and it was about 45min before closing. Sloan made sure she took great care of…read moreour party. all the food was delicious and hot. We were not rushed, she was kind and courteous the entire visit. The manager even came by to check on us. Thank you again Sloan for a Job well done ! So if you are in Smithfield sit in Sloan's section!

Great service and loved how kind Britney and would definitely come back with family more oftenread more

We visited the restaurant in Smithfield, NC and found it to be very CLEAN and the service was…read moreexcellent. A very friendly and helpful staff. We had a regular bbq platter and fried chicken dinner both were very good. We will definitely stop the next time are going south.

My son and I went to Smithfield's and he ordered barbecue and I ordered a fried chicken snack. The…read morechicken tasted like it was boiled. The coating was crispy, but it did nothing to improve the taste of boiled chicken. My son said the barbecue was bland and it did nothing have any smoke flavor. The building was nice and the staff were decent, but the food was a disappointment.

Decline. Recently came back to town and had lunch with a…read morefriend. We both ordered sandwiches. Philly. Bland experience. Fries and tots were generic. I'd say more, but it was such a beige experience I began to day dream of a few things while eating. ......Maybe this is a big bar, after work scene. Maybe I should attempt the BBQ next time.... All I can say is it will take a lot of effort for my friend to get me to go back.

Probably the only place I eat Shrimp and Grits at. I attempt to eat here every trip. I don't…read moreusually eat anything except the shrimp and grits. This trip the local Red Oak was not on tap and they only had cans so had to go with a Guinness. Service has always been very good. The restaurant is locally owned and seems to have a good flow of locals in and out which is always a good sign.

Best burger in town! Visiting from CA looking for good food and this spot has delicious smash…read moreburgers, side portion was a good size. Definitely stopping by before we head back home. House sauce is tasty!

Meh. Burgers just okay. Waffle fries served warm like they had been sitting around a while. Tater…read moretots were best part of meal-hot and well seasoned. Bathroom was old and dirty. Dining room seemed old and floors needed a refresh. We did not enjoy stopping here.

Coffe was not good. The breakfast was only so so. Not worth going out of your way for breakfast…read more Staff was very efficient and super friendly. Looks like a locals favorite.

Classic small town charm with some fantastic cooks…read more First visit for breakfast. Home fried potatoes. Best I've had in 10 years and hundreds of breakfasts. Order them. Side pane cake came out hot and fluffy. The batter was so enticing I shared it with my friend. Had too. Only polite thing to do. Renegade Benedict. Was asked how I wanted my egg, the waiter countered my poached with over easy. I accepted. Gravy was fantastic. The sausage gravy was on top of another whole sausage patty. Dare I say sausage on sausage was too much. Biscuit- fluffy and firm. Will be back for a lunchtime or two. Many of the items are home made.

A Classic Done Right at Zack's Char-grill. Sometimes the…read morebest meals are the simplest ones, and Zack's Chargrill in Smithfield proves this perfectly. My wife and I stopped in for what we thought would be a quick bite, but ended up with something much more satisfying. The menu isn't fancy - just good, honest burgers and fries - but the execution is spot-on. My wife ordered a double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, while I went full Carolina style with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. Both burgers were cooked exactly right, with that perfect char-grilled flavor you can only get from doing things the traditional way. What really struck me was how this meal brought back memories of old-school burger joints where quality ingredients and proper technique mattered more than gimmicks. The fries were crispy and hot, the perfect complement to these substantial burgers. If you find yourself in Smithfield and craving a burger that tastes like it should, you really can't go wrong with Zack's Char-grill. It's old-time goodness served fresh, and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Sorry about the photos. Phone screen went blank and couldn't see what I was aiming at. :-)

Can't say enough good about this place. Wife and I had lunch there yesterday and like always, it's…read morenever disappointing. This is an ole time lay back luncheonette with wood floors, a singing chef, a limited menu but outstanding food and service

This is one of these Bar-b-q places that are known to locals and/or happily discovered by visitors…read more(like me). I was driving around town after visiting the University (which one, i can't recall) and wanted some local bar b que. I'm a yankee so NC barbeque is a bit different for me. I've tried the mustard-base and the vinegar-base and they do offer a vacation from the usual tomato-base/molasses based barbeque Stuff was fall off the bone and definitely worth the trip

A true southern gem. My husband and I have a motto "if they serve it on styrofoam plates, it's…read moregonna be good" and once again we were not disappointed. It's a small business and most people ordered to go. Very few tables and parking. We walked in as a party of 4 and they didn't have seating, but we were waved over by a local to share his table and gladly took him up on his offer. Come to find out he was a local columnist and seems to be known very well by the community. We had great conversation, over a great meal. The owner came out and chatted with us for a little. It's been family owned since 1930! Everyone we encountered was very friendly. Including the local sheriff who was the cashier. We were greeted by a friendly server and a basket of hush puppies and a bucket of honey butter. We ordered a little of everything. True NC pork BBQ, southern style fried chicken, fried shrimp, boiled butter potatoes, colla greens, mac and cheese and cole slaw. EVERYTHING was good. The only let down was the mac and cheese. We were hoping for a baked mac and cheese but it was more of a velveeta style rou mac and cheese. Still good, just not what was pictured or what we prefer. This is a super easy stop off int. 95, maybe a mile off the exit. We will most definitely be stopping in every year as we head south. I would suggest you do the same!

Great southern home style buffet. Learned what chicken pastry. Did not disappoint. Great attentive…read morestaff. Wonderful experience

The place had a funky smell, the food was bland, awful. Golden Corral is even better than this. I…read morewould never eat here again. Wish I had smelled the smell before I paid, would've walked right back out.

We used to frequent the Smithfield, NC Outback Steakhouse several years back and it was just OK…read more We hadn't tried it in a while so for Linda's birthday yesterday, I took her shopping and then dinner at Outback. What a pleasantly surprising change! It was a WOW! Every employee in the restaurant was friendly and engaging and our server, Serenity, was absolutely top shelf. All the chefs, AL, Dee, Jordan and Alexis B were all on their "A" game because our delicious food could not have been any better. The owner/partner Fred stopped by to say hello, which always a nice touch. He said he really concentrates on adding staff with the ability to do the job, but with personality. They're like the family you see in a "Mom N Pop" restaurant. We noticed they all pull together and help each other out, making the dining customer the priority. I love dining where food, comfort, and service all culminate into an over tge top experience, and that's what Linda and I got at Smithfield's Outback!

The food was just OK nothing to brag about but the service was absolutely excellent. She was very…read morewarm and conversational. My salmon and broccoli had an OK temperature but the flavors were just not there for me. Presentation was well plated. My husband got the salad he was satisfied with it.