I just had another delightful meal at Smithfield's. I got the large barbecue platter and it was…read moreoutstanding as usual. I've been to many of their different restaurants and it's amazing how consistent the quality is.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

I was looking for some sides to for a dish I had at home when I stumbled upon the "Sidesgiving"…read moreoffer at KFC. This offer, originally for the Thanksgiving holiday, was still available a week later. You can get a large size of any three of your favorite sides, so I picked sweet corn, mac and cheese, and coleslaw. I ordered online and picked it up at the drive thru. Everything was great, including the customer service!

No you can not have a refund even though our hair isvin your food. The manager was extremely rude…read morewhen I asked for a refund after finding hair in my food.

Our first visit was a great experience. The chicken is delicious, well seasoned and moist. I had…read moretostones and corn and both were very good. We will be returning for sure! It was rather cold inside so I recommend taking a jacket if you tend to be cold-natured, as I am!

MEH!! This restaurant has a lot of potential…read more The first time we visited it was really good food, however the staff is lacking in service and the condiment sauce was empty and the area was dirty. The food was good and it was hot. The second time it was ok but, not like before. The service was fair but food was not hot and not as tasty, still out of sauces and still a filthy area. The finale time we went the staff was goofing off and playing around, food was cold. My wife ordered the potato's ,,they had to cook them and said they would bring them out! Well, they never did and I had to go back to the line to get her item. Oops, sorry we forgot. The food was cold and same issue with sauce bar. I am not going back, as I see this place slowly going down. Rating could be a 2.5. I gave them some benefit. Like I said, great potential but poorly run.

Service with a smile as always . It was a nice quiet day and the food was hot and fresh.read more

Super cute! Staff was nice. Now...on to the chicken. We went to see if tje Carolina Reaper sauce…read morechicken was really worth having to sign a waiver. And um, yes..yes it was! Within seconds hubby had beads of sweat popping off of his forehead. If you aren't accustomed to hot stingy foods ---DO NOT GET THE REAPER! His gut was ...and that still didn't deter him. No, he didnt finish the chicken tender...he got brain freeze from trying to cool his tongue off with the strawberry lemonade! If you're adventurous and love spicy food then give Dave's a try!

Very fast service! Wow!!! Amazing food! You have to come here and try whenever you get the chance.read more

Food always seems to be freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. I'm always ecstatic to go here and…read moremunch down on some good food. Service is pretty good almost all the time, never had a noticeable issue and the employees are usually very nice.

Great experience! Food was fresh, delicious and exactly as ordered. You order first, then sit down…read moreand they bring the food to you. The tables were wiped down right before we sat down. Bathrooms were clean, and the food was delicious. I had a potato soup that was so delicious and thick I could have used a fork to eat it. Staff even came to our table to remove our trays when they saw we were finished. Great experience.

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

Saw this place on a TV review and decided to try it when in the area. Claims to have best fried…read morechicken but I'll have to say I've had better. The cole slaw was kind of bland. I will say while eating there everybody was ordering the livers or gizzards or maybe thats the way to go. Service was quick Not much for interior

After seeing advertisements for this place I knew I had to bring my Dad here as he loves chicken…read morelivers. We drove up on a weekday afternoon and found the restaurant busy. We waited to place our order while reviewing the menu, seeing that they have a chicken salad I will have to come back to try. We both ordered the chicken livers with one side. I chose the Mac and cheese and my dad got fries. The Mac n cheese had no texture, very similar to KFC's. I don't care for the taste either so next time I'll go for the fries but the chicken livers were perfectly cooked and breaded. We will definitely be back to try more!

I was driving from the DMV to Atlanta and decided to check this place out. I ordered 4 piece…read morechicken with hush puppies from the drive through. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. In other words the food was on point!!! I will definitely stop again on my way back!!!

Smithfield's is about as Eastern North Carolina as they come. I stopped in on my way home from a…read moretrip up north and couldn't wait to get some authentic Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue. The restaurants are very consistent in their Carolina-style design--homey, comfortable, and straightforward. The wall art adds character and reinforces the local feel without being overdone. The staff was very friendly and attentive, making sure every need was met. I ordered the large BBQ plate with slaw and baked beans. A generous portion of hushpuppies was sprinkled on top. The pulled pork is seasoned in classic Eastern North Carolina barbecue fashion--thin, tangy, vinegar-forward, and lightly seasoned. That same vinegar-based sauce is on the tables, along with Texas Pete. The portion size on the large platter was substantial enough that I asked for a to-go box and took leftovers home. Since they offer banana pudding--a North Carolina favorite of mine--I ordered one and enjoyed it there. The 'Nilla wafers are mixed directly into the pudding, exactly where they belong. Their banana pudding, like their hushpuppies, is excellent. Another great Eastern North Carolina barbecue experience.

I make a trip to HCK every time I visit Greenville. The quality never disappoints and the service…read moreis always so friendly. I'm not the biggest spice person but I do like a little heat. The base option at HCK is the perfect amount of spice when you don't want an overload! I also usually don't like crinkle cut fries but HCK actually lets them get fried, they are not a soggy mess lol. There a quite a few hot chicken options in Greenville these days, but I'll stick to HCK!!

Just wanted to add an update to a review I made last year. The food at HCK is still great and of…read morethe same quality it was when we first visited last year. We were helped by Elizabeth and she was so sweet and helpful. She assisted us in signing up for the rewards program as well which is nice and will definitely have us coming back.

Was in town for work and the person working the lobby of our hotel recommended this local spot. My…read morecoworker and I both thought the brisket burger sounded amazing, so we had to get it! I was surprised when it came, because I was not expecting a chunk of brisket that thick! The portions are good!!! It's a dark restaurant, not well lit, but I honestly don't mind that kind of vibe. Made it more chill. The service was not the fastest, but it didn't ruin the dinner at all. If I'm ever back in the area, I would come back to this spot.

LouReda's....it is the place you might pass by anytime you are in Rocky Mount. It is a small place…read moreas you find a place to go. But stop and step inside and it is bigger than you imagine. It is not fancy, but once you try something it is different. This is American Cooking but with a style that is special. See what awaits. When we went in I had worked up at the Rocky Point Markets for furniture both in the spring and the fall of each year. It was always filled with folks from everywhere to shop, and see and buy for the next season. There were plenty of places to have lunch. But when dinner came it was special. The local style of cooking was different. It might have the same meal as you would find in another region, but here it was different as it is based on the cook / chef. Tonight we stopped in and the person helping us was very special. She told us of what was available and what was not. She gave the details and let us order. First we had to have an Arnold Palmer. Naturally, it was different than the person down the block. This was not sweet as usually. It was an equal mike and perfect to have. It gave us something to think about. First up was the Mac & Cheese. But unlike normal Mac & Cheese, with this we ordered shrimp. Not what you expect, this was unique. The Mac & Cheese was a combination of fresh pasta and mixed with four different types of cheese. It was mixed together with a cream and butter. It was not a firm mix but a mix that was moist and tasty with each bit you took. That alone was a meal unto itself. Being mixed with shrimp was different. The shrimp where not small. They were a good size. And there was almost a dozen mixed in. They were not placed onto. Being mixed in they aded to the flavor and taste. There was no spices. Just fresh shrimp with pasta and a cheese mix. A dip of bread helped to take it all in. Next we did have Baby Back Ribs. These were very fresh and tasty. Cooked to the right point hthey literally fell off the bone itself with the touch of a fork. The taste was slightly mixed with honey. Sweet but spicy. Naturally had to have some home made coleslaw with this. Plus an order of sweet potato fries. And these were fresh. Alone with a drink these would have been a good snack to have together. I could have had another plate of these alone. The two dishes were perfect. Yet, we did need to have dessert when the couple at the next table ordered it and shared it. This was Bread Pudding, topped with vanilla ice cream and served with Bourbon sauce. This was heaven itself. You did not need more. There people could have shared this one item. Again, it was freshly made and warm. Ideal. The ice cream was made that morning. And, as for the bourbon, you could have had a glass of this. Spread over the bread pudding it was how we sometime drink an Irish Coffee. Had to have that taste with each bite. Overall, this was a special place to for a meal. It was truly unique for the region and for the chef. The team was a great help. The price was great. As for the people who were there, it was packed. Many came from the places where they are creating the new furniture and items that will be on display for the next market in Rocky Point for next spring. They knew where the place is and what to order. It is truly the right spot for a good meal. It is worth the visit next time I am in town.