excellent pulled pork - I like it on the house salad or if you are lucky enough to be there on Tuesday - the taco special. Delicious food and the lunch menu is a very good value. (large salad plus ice tea for about $10 before tip). If you are traveling on I 95, definitely worth the stop with a very easy on/off location right off the interstate read more

Manager Amanda runs a warm but tight ship! And her pit master husband works his magic on the meat. Dining can accommodate small and larger parties. Lively atmosphere and gets very busy. 1/2 rack ribs with a slight crust exterior, tender and smokey, seasoned perfectly. Smoked turkey breast was MOIST with the perfect amount of smoke. Stand out sauces were the Eastern & the Hot. Loaded baked potato w sharp cheddar sauce, beef brisket, topped with house made fried onion rings. And not to be missed is their next level fresh banana pudding. Made with care and fresh ingredients, was divine. Everything was delicious and exceeded our expectations in this famous land of BBQ. Although conveniently just off the I-95, plan for around an hour to dine. Ample parking. Two picnic tables outside. Drive-through. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Smoked turkey plate - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

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I can summarize my meal today in one word: cold. The meatloaf on my lunch meatloaf plate was obviously not fresh and had been dredged up from the refrigerator. It was served cold. The taco seasoning on my small slice of meatloaf was odd and really out of place in a BBQ restaurant. I wouldn't order this again, even if it would come out of the kitchen hot and fresh. My BBQ boiled potatoes were also leftovers from the 'frig. I don't think the kitchen even tried to warm them before serving my potatoes as they were just cold. If these had been served hot or at least warmed, I think they would have been good, leftovers or not. The restaurant was also freezing cold inside. Despite the outdoor temperature being in the low-50s, the air conditioner was cranked up necessitating wearing my coat during my stay in the restaurant. After taking my order, I didn't see the server again until she dropped off the check. Today's meal really illustrates a failure in the management of this Daddy D's BBQ. Two stars is a very generous rating. read more

Vibe: Staying in nearby hotel Service: A+ (quick, courteous, kind) Order: 2 meat plate (burnt ends & ribs), comes with 2 sides (fried okra, collards) and hush puppies Food: Good Meat was a little dry but had a good flavor. Okra and collards were fresh fried and hot and perfectly seasoned! Overall a delicious meal for $18 read more

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That Daddy D's burger, add bacon and jalapeños is dog gone good! Paired with French fries and a helping of banana pudding?!? Oh man!

This summer we drove from New England to Florida. Along the way we've been stopping at local favorites with a focus on small businesses. Benson NC happened to be along our route right in time for dinner. We decided on Daddy Ds Bbq. It was just me, hubby, and my 15 year old on this trip. We ordered the family meal of burnt ends. Our server JeryElijah was patient with us. We were deciding on our sides and he let us sample collard greens and Brunswick stew. That was so awesome. So that sealed the deal for us on the collard greens. We also got fries for my son and a small individual side of baked beans. Let me tell you - we stopped and had bbq on many places on this trip and I think Daddy Ds was my favorite. The burnt ends were fantastic. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The collard greens was love at first bite. (My only thing with the collard greens was that I think they should serve it in a double paper bowl because it has so much liquid). Baked beans were sweet and tangy. I've only had hush puppies a few times before and I really loved them here. We didn't have to use any of the 4 provided bbq sauces (hot, sweet, mild, and eastern) or ketchup for the fries. I generally try all of the homemade sauces that we come across but honestly the food was already perfect. We tried both of the desserts that they offered that day- banana pudding and apple cobbler. Banana pudding was fabulous. Topped with crushed trefoil cookies (I think), fresh banana slices, and cool whip topping. The apple cobbler had plenty of crumb topping and it was very warm and fresh. Lots of cinnamon sweetness. I loved at the music that they played- lots of 80s 90s 2000s hits. Bathrooms were clean. Water that they served tasted refreshingly crisp. And they use nugget ice! Also they have Cheerwine! Menu prices were very reasonable. I could see myself here often if I lived closer!! This place even has a drive thru window to order from. Really easy on and off of 95 which was our biggest criteria for choosing a spot. The air conditioning was on the cooler side. The real gem here was JeryElijah. He was really attentive, came by often, well mannered, and patient. I hope management sees this. This young man is the perfect example of who you'd want to represent your business. read more

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I am from DC/Maryland but visited NC for my family reunion over this year's Fourth of July weekend. We stayed at the Holiday Inn and Daddy D's is located right across the street. I am SO happy we stopped here my entire family ate here all weekend. The food is amazing, the restaurant itself is clean and the staff is welcoming and helpful!! Amazing customer service. They really added to me and my family's experience. I am pleasantly surprised at the development of Benson and I'm so happy Daddy D's is apart of it! I can't wait to come back and visit again. read more

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A new Eastern NC BBQ find. Our server, Alana, guided us through the menu, and we needed help because the ribs looked mouth watering. He ordered the pulled pork sandwich with collard greens and I ordered the BBQ plate with potato salad. The BBQ boasted burnt ends just like I love, and it was so flavorful I didn't need any sauce. Friends, we are going to figure out a way to freeze and send this stuff. We are SOLD! read more

Was in the mood for BBQ and decided to try here. I'm from NY so I already know how the down south do their BBQ sauce- vinegar based, personally I do not like it but that aside the food was good ! I was really impressed with how moist the pulled pork was and the smoked sauce. You could definitely taste that smoky flavor. It was really good. The only thing I wasn't that impressed with was the brisket. It was just OK. I would swap it out with something else next time to try. I was nervous to try the baked beans because of the vinegar base but it actually wasn't that bad and I did enjoy them, the mac & cheese was OK. It was a little too watery and it could definitely have been more cheesy, but it was good overall. The hush puppies were also really good. I would definitely come back here and try more items on their menu. Also this whole play for $21?!? Definitely a 8.5/10 lol read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Driving our usual 95 N & S trip we stopped in here heading north on a Sunday. Now if yall know southerners you know the Lords day isn't for working so we were pleasantly surprised to find them open. The servers we amazing and friendly and the food was scrumptious!! It's just a brick and mortar mom and pop shop so we will be back for more!! read more

I ordered the chipped chicken bbq and it was cold, like it had been sitting out. I couldn't eat it. The Mac and cheese is not great. Hush puppies were decent. read more

The restaurant was really cute and the servers were helpful and nice.I had the burger with the fried green tomato and pimento cheese. I really enjoyed how they season their burgers they really taste homemade. read more

Amazing BBQ food, just a hot minute off I-95 If you want to experience some legit local flavor, served fast & friendly..stop here. Cute little casual dining area with booths and tables like a fast food joint but there's table service. Clean & inviting with local decor The quality and flavor of the food, you won't believe the speed from ordering to meals delivered to table. We make it a point on every road trip to find a good local BBQ spot to dine. One time here and I can tell you..this is going to be a regular stop. EVERYTHING we had was so flavorful. All of the meats were juicy and tender. We had chicken, brisket and pulled pork. The Mac & cheese will have you testifying OMG. I could have eaten the hush puppies all day. Portions are generous. So much for the money. Free refills on sodas. Super friendly service. Thanks Daddy! We will definitely be back! read more

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My quick visit started with my wonderful server and a friendly smile and advice... get the burger and baked beans. So glad I listened...YUMMY! Thank you, Tori! read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Carolina Burger. - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Really small portions for what they charge. Not the best service. I would not recommend this place.

We were looking for a new restaurant that we had not eaten at before and discovered Daddy D's BBQ in Benson. We were NOT disappointed. I had chopped BBQ, baked beans, boiled potatoes, slaw and hushpuppies. My wife ordered smoked chicken. Everything we ate was delicious! We will definitely be visiting again! read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Do not get the jalapeño fritters!!! These are just oil soaked cornbread very gross. Brisket is always good, Mac n cheese is good. Oil in fried makes everything taste the same. Turkey is good, they do good with the meat. No so good with the sides read more

We picked up an order to go & I think I asked for slaw on my sandwich like 3 times and still didn't get it... my husband asked for an Arnold palmer and got unsweetened tea... I think the person working the front was high or something because she genuinely didn't comprehend anything we said. Anyways I couldn't eat my sandwich because it was so dry and flavorless. The fries, however, were the best part of the entire meal. read more

We were a few towns over and found Daddy's D's bbq online and thought we give it a try. The first thing I liked was the sign on the outside. "A cow a pig and a chicken walked into a bbq restaurant. The End." Love it. Service was good. I order the sliced brisket with Mac and cheese and collards which were recommended by the waitress. My wife order burnt ends with potato salad and okra. First off the bark on the brisket was non existent and very fatty. Without the sauces it would have very little flavor. The Mac and cheese was excellent. The collards had no flavor and it was watery and a bit bitter. The was no hint of it being cooked with ham or bacon or apples. My wife burnt ends were not burnt ends Just cube pieces of fatty brisket and more fat than brisket to the point we had to ask the waitress to bring us another order as almost all of the order was fat and gristle. There was no crisp or bark on the burnt ends. It was just fatty brisket cubes swimming in overly sweet bbq sauce. So basically it tasted like a wet slim Jim. The potato salad was pretty good but the okra was excellent. The portion size was very small only 4 slices of brisket and about 10 small cubes of brisket being called burnt ends . The waitress was attentive and nice. I thought the sides were decent but the bbq was not very good at all. And mostly the price it was a total disappointment. Oh. And the presentation was bad. The hush puppies were pitifully small and they just slopped it in a paper tray on an aluminum tray. It wasn't very appetizing at all. I know I sound harsh. But this is the kind version. I have have bbq all over the country. Texas, Arkansas South Carolina all over North Carolina amongst countless places in Tennessee. And I must stay this is some of the worst bbq I have had. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

This is a MUST STOP if you're driving through this area! Everything was perfection! The burnt ends were awesome! Lunch special is the perfect portion size. Potato salad has the perfect amount of mustard and mayo...delish! Little hush puppies were a perfect side treat! Brisket was so tender, sauces are great! Finish up with banana pudding...you're set! Enjoy! *I never have photos...no time to stop when it looks as good as it does! read more

Came by for a quick meal on the way to a college softball game. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Got the Burnt Ends sandwich and fries along with a sweet tea . It was super good and a great value. In and out in 10 minutes. Would I come back, if I'm near the same hotel yea. There are so many different BBQ places that I'd like to try them all!! read more

I didn't expect such great food from a restaurant next to I-95! When we looked at the menu prices, I expected smaller portions, so I ordered the Loaded Pork Cheese Fries as a appetizer, and the Eastern Chopped BBQ Plate. I am still overwhelmed with the amount of food I was served. I think I brought back about 2/3ds of the food! My wife similarly couldn't finish her dinner. The BBQ meat was moist, tender, tasty, and extremely plentiful. The sides were also superb. The server was polite and patient with us, as we were tired after being on the road since early in the morning. But she got our food out quickly, and left us alone to enjoy our meal. She magically appeared as we were almost done, as if she could read my mind. I was impressed. the one thing I would ask to change is the music volume. If you've ever read any of my prior reviews, you'll know noise levels is pet peeve of mine for a restaurant. In this case it was loud, and a lot of the loud noise came from the speakers, not the other diners. Nevertheless, kudos to the cook and the staff. I strongly recommend this dining experience. read more

I got the eastern bbq plate with fries and baked beans and man lemmme tell you! Daddy D himself was seasoning the hell out of these dishes fr! However the bbq was kind of dry and slightly cold , it was lacking and the service was just ok. I enjoyed the atmosphere and I liked the diversity of sauces you could choose from and the homemade dishes and how seasoned things were, as well as it being pretty fairly priced but the bbq rly wasn't hitting it for me read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Eastern bbq plate with, hush puppies, fries and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Love local establishments. This one has earned the following it has. It's busy every day. Especially on Sundays, as it's next to a strip mall that houses a church. Service is good. A team effort for refilling drinks, delivering food, etc. Today, I enjoyed the burnt ends with a side salad and fries. Burnt ends were tougher than I had expected but palatable. Fries are the skinny ones and flavorful. The salad was displayed like a Cobb, lines of fresh veggies, cheese, and croutons. Their housemade blue cheese is delicious. Dip your fries!! Brewed unsweetened tea is tasty. Opted out of dessert, but they offer soft serve ice cream, and today, peach cobbler. It's loud when filled with folks and country music, but as a social person, it doesn't bother me. Make this a stop if you're near Benson. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Burnt ends, side salad, fries. Blue cheese dressing is amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Definitely a place worth stopping if in you're a bbq fan! I've passed by Daddy D's a few times both in Fuquay and Benson but never stopped in. This time I decided, what the heck. We pulled into the Benson location, when you walk in you seat yourself. We were quickly greeted by our waitress and we both ordered a pick 2 bbq plate. The brisket was so tender as were the burnt ends! They have house made sauces on the table for you to choose from as well to top your bbq with. The French fries were nice and crispy. I don't know what they put in that mac and cheese but it was amazing! The hush puppies weren't my fav, they didn't have the nice outer shell crunch I love on a good hush puppy but the flavor was there! Overall, cute little place serving up delicious bbq! read more

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The burnt ends were spot on! The brisket was good could of used a bit more flavor in the bark, the smoke ring was excellent and the smokiness in the meat was quite good, with the stop just off the highway easy in easy out! read more

Wanted Carolina bbq while traveling through. Stopped at Daddy Os. Asked for moist brisket and got lean slices which were dry. Okra was good. Beans had more pepper than I like but decent taste. Wanted to see if the peach cobbler was legit. I found it too soggy and I asked for it without ice cream but it came with it anyways. All homemade sauces were legit. Bright spot was the server was attentive, polite and quick. It was pretty good overall. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

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Great food and great service, From the minute we walked in it felt like we had known the staff for years, everyone was friendly and attentive but not in a forced way like you get at some places. This staff truly cared if you needed something and made suggestions when asked. The only critique I could offer would be some pork belly added to the collard greens would put them over the top. read more

Worst food ever. The fries and chicken must have been cooked 3 days ago. Everything was burnt yet still oozing grease.

This is a perfect spot for an amazing meal! The quick and kind service was excellent! Can't beat the food here the best BBQ!

First time stopping here but will be a definite repeat! The beef brisket & pulled pork sandwiches were delicious. Autumn was our server & so pleasant and informative. Service was quick, portions huge and the restaurant was spotless! Squeaky clean! Can't wait for our next road trip south !! Autumn we hope that your wrist heals quickly! read more

Ordered food online through the website and it was ready for pick up in less than 5 minutes. I went inside and walked up to the counter and met very friendly servers and got our food that was ready. We ordered the chicken on a salad and brisket on salad. I absolutely recommend the brisket. Inside was clean and they have a big dining area. I'd go back again for the brisket. It's great to see a business like this in Benson. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Daddy D's barbecue sign - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

I had the chicken plate (1/2 chicken all white meat) with collards and cornbread fritters, girlfriend had the chicken plate (1/4 chicken all white meat) with green beans and Mac & cheese. Chicken had crisp - overly crisp - skin, and a juicy inside, very flavorful. I did not care for any of the sauces. Collards were OK, cornbread fritters weren't tasty at all, hush puppies were good. Mac & cheese was weak, green beans were OK. Typical fast food restaurant interior, nothing special. Service was outstanding, though! I would definitely eat here again if I was on the road through the area but I can't see myself going too far out of my way to eat here again. Safe choice for sure. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - 1/2 chicken white meat, cornbread fritters, collards, hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

We had a good meal here tonight. We started with an order of corn bread fritters. They were OK but didn't have a lot of flavor. For my entree, I had the pulled pork with baked beans & cole slaw as my sides. All 3 items were very good. The pork was juicy & flavorful. The hush puppies that came with the pork, though, were pretty much tasteless. I wish the restaurant served beer. read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - Pulled pork with baked beans, cole slaw & hush puppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

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On a road trip through NC on 95, and discovered this gem right off the highway! Friendly service, clean restaurant and bathroom, and delicious BBQ. We ordered ahead because we were worried it would be too crowded to sit down, and got a message that our order was ready just as we were pulling in front of the restaurant (about 5 minutes after placing the order). There was tons of space, and the server said we could have our takeout inside, which was nice. We got the 2 combination platter -- we chose brisket, burnt ends, Mac and cheese, and brunswick stew. It also came with hush puppies! We also tried all the sauces. My husband liked the sweet sauce, and I liked the mild sauce, which was nice and tangy. They also had an eastern sauce, which was very very vinegary. I love vinegar, but it was too vinegary for me. Our favorite meat was the brisket, with the sauces. The burnt ends had a lot of flavor and didn't need more sauce. They were good, but I'd probably try a different meat next time. The Brunswick stew was surprisingly delightful. So flavorful. I ended up eating it with the Mac and cheese, because the Mac lacked a little flavor. It was good in combination with everything else though. Totally worth stopping by and supporting a local establishment on your road trip! read more

Daddy D’s BBQ - 2 meat combo plate with burnt ends, brisket, mac and cheese, brunswick stew, and hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Delicious ! Great service. Brisket was top notch, will return. Need to try dessert next time!

First off - BBQ is subjective. Stopped by because just like you I wanted to see if it was worth coming back to. It is not. Leave it there or read on. I will say the place is nice, very friendly waitstaff and Most attentive. Stellar really. Unfortunately it ends there. I ordered Burnt End sandwich, Mac & cheese and fried cornbread appetizer. Wife got Pulled pork and okra. Burnt Ends were HEAVY sauced and really just not good. Not what you would expect. The Mac & cheese was very bland, not rich and comforting. Didn't even look appealing. The fried cornbread was very oil saturated. Good portion but not worth getting because it just isn't good. My wife's pulled pork was worth getting. A little dry for pulled pork but good. Okra was fried on the al dente side but she and I liked it. I'm only leaving this review so if you come, maybe order something else. Hate to leave a less than nice review but it's your time and money. read more

Ate lunch here today and it was so good. Enjoyed our waitress and was very impressed when the Benson fire dept got a call- they boxed up their food, put lids on their drinks and let it on the table for when they return. Great community find. B read more

Delicious BBQ!! Highly recommend the stuffed baked potatoes. Off the charts. Also, everyone was super friendly!

Thanks Amanda! Friendly and attentive service. Food was delicious, baked beans were just okay. The loaded baked potato easily weighted 5lbs! read more

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