Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover At first glance Doug Saul's doesn't look very promising. In fact, it's somewhat of a turn-off. But once you get past appearances, the place begins to grow on you. I pushd ahead and am glad I did. I've been back several times since, and enjoyed every meal I'd had here. The Fries Oysters are my favorite. They're lightly coated, fried to perfection, plump and juicy. The fried Fish and Fried Shrimp are also excellent. And don't overlook the BBQ - very good Eastern North Carolina style with just the right touch of vinegar. We also liked the Hushpuppies, Green Beans, Brunswick Stew and Pastry; but could not recommend the Cole Slaw or Banana Pudding. read more

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We stopped here on a road trip because the reviews were good. And while the service was great, the food was just okay. They can make some improvements to the physical establishment as well. read more

Got two dinners to go. Everything was really good! Chopped barbecue excellent as well as the fried flounder. All the sides were delicious -- collards, Brunswick stew, slaw, and yams. The hush puppies were a standout too - they actually tasted like cornmeal. Portions very generous and a great value-- will be eating leftovers for dinner tonight! Staff was very personable and friendly to out-of-town northerners too :) read more

A must! Been around for decades ages but words can't express the amazing food! Take out or eat in ... on the dining room take a look at all the antiques.... Highly recommend the hush puppies, chopped bbq w slaw is the only NC way! Don't forget to buy a t shirt - they go quick read more

Small restaurant with good bbq and fried chicken. Bbq was tasty. Fried chicken was very crispy and moist. Service/staff was very friendly. Definitely has small town vibes with some vintage decor pieces. If it's a cold day, sit further from the entry if possible. Prices are reasonable too! read more

Chicken and Pastry- meh it s okay on flavor but the noodle texture was too mushy. It was better than Gardner's but not as good as homemade. Coleslaw- meh. Not that great imo. Hush puppies- ok Banana pudding- not memorable imo. It was good texture but I don't think it was baked homemade kind. For me it was underwhelming. The seasonal fresh herring was yummy but fish is not my thing, that's my fiancés favorite. read more

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I saw this place like a year ago while i was driving through this small town and stop to tried it but it was close, so finally i had the chance to tried it and i was not disappointed, i like to try different places when comes to NC BBQ and this is one of the of the best places that i ever tried. It is small restaurant but pretty good food, i like the unique shape of the hush puppies they look like onions rings, the sandwich was little small compared to other places but it was good, stew delicious, cabbage very flavorful, I definitely will come back another day, it is a little bit of a drive but i think is worth it. read more

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I stopped in for a takeout order. Although they were busy, we didn't mind the wait because the staff kept us informed about our order's status. The fries and slaw were impressive. Unlike other places that serve soggy, cold, and bland food, these were good portions, fresh, and delicious. Kudos to Doug and his team! read more

This is the first time we eaten here in several years. My wife had fried chicken and I had fried shrimp. The shrimp tasted bitter because of the salty preservatives used. You could not taste the shrimp. However the Brunswick stew was delicious. My e was not satisfied with her chicken because it was over fried to the point of being tuff!! I would not recommend! read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Shrimp - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

Yep, this was excellent barbecue. Probably more "central" North Carolina pulled pork as they did have a vinegar sauce on the table but there was also a ketchup based. Right in the middle of lunch time, the place was busy but I had a spot at the counter with friendly service. I chose the pulled pork plate which comes with three sides so I stuck to my keto diet and had green beans, cole slaw and cabbage. Yep, it comes with hush puppies and I did have one. It was good. Never seen them in rings before which was interesting. Their iced tea was tasty and I had it "northern" and put some pink stuff in it. Neat spot, definitely not fancy and the bathrooms leave a good bit to be desired but it's Nashville NC and this is the best for quite a long ways. I'd go out of my way to return. [Review 11858 overall, 1640 of 2019.] read more

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It's yummy, but for goodness sake man, do some renovations. I'm not saying make it fancy, but there's paint peeling and rust all over the bathroom, the whole place seems run down. I know this place does a good enough business to make some minor cosmetic improvements. Service is always friendly and the food is reliable, but some minor fixes would go a long way. read more

This is a destination because of the location and when you don't have much competition. On a business trip to Rocky Mount with a co-worker & this place was recommended for a Wednesday lunch. When you enter, you don't know if there is wait service and if you go to the window and order, we sat down and several staff looked at us like we were from another planet. Finally, I got up and asked someone and he said you go to the window and order which we did. We stood there for 5 minutes while a staff of about 5 people walked around ignoring us. We finally got recognized and I have to say the food and experience was way less than average. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

Delicious! Go! Great food, good parking, helpful polite service! Everybody knows n town goes here and it's always full of happy people! Go! A real down home North Carolina barbeque place' read more

Definitely a local joint. Stopped in for a Saturday lunch and enjoyed pork bbq, green beans, slaw, and a boiled potatoe. The bbq was moist, the slaw chopped and sweet, wished the green beans had some flavor. Liked having the hush puppies tossed in. The lemonade was huge, portion sizes ample. The dining room is closed so you can eat on one of the old picnic tables out back or in your car. Worth a one time visit to get some local flavors. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

Excellent BBQ joint. Well worth the drive from Wake Forest. Doug Saul's is tucked away in Nashville, just off Hwy 64. It's a multi-generational family-owned spot, very popular with locals. Everyone knows everyone on a first name basis, and this place just oozes good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. It's an L-shaped room with about 15 tables. Order at the counter, food is brought to the table. Service is quick and friendly. The room ain't fancy, decorated with NC BBQ kitsch. Tried the pork BBQ with an assortment of sides - green beans, cole slaw, cabbage, black-eyed peas, brunswick stew. And hush puppies. The pulled pork is great. Smoked, tender & moist, served unsauced. The homemade BBQ sauce is vinegar-based (not my favorite) but still an excellent complement to enhance the smoky goodness of the pork. Cole slaw is ground, creamy and sweet. Ya gotta do the pork NC-style, with the slaw on top! Yum!! The sides make the meal at Doug Saul's. Green beans - fresh, seasoned and simmered all day, are outstanding. Brunswick stew, homemade of course, is a slightly sweet combo of tomatoes, butter beans, corn, okra, green beans and pork. Black-eyed peas firm and perfectly seasoned. Cabbage stewed till soft but still firm, sweet and buttery. The meal comes with a generous mound of hush puppies. Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, shaped like onion rings. The lunch here was SO good, even got some fried chicken and more green beans to go. And I can't wait for dinner! Doug Saul's is a slice of BBQ heaven. Well worth the drive to savor how NC BBQ is supposed to be done. Will be back for SURE! read more

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Delicious! Wow, such a great meal. I got the BBQ plate that came with juicy, tender pulled pork and three sides. I chose cabbage, green beans, and yams. The cabbage was my favorite! Great flavor. The yams were sweetened, so not my favorite, but still really tasty. I highly recommend getting the BBQ and adding just a splash of the vinegar you'll find on the tables and maybe a dash of hot sauce. The hush puppies were another level of awesome! They were perfectly fried into light, fluffy, slightly sweet crisps. We also ordered banana pudding for the table and it came with a meringue-like top. It wasn't overly sweet, it was just right. The decor was perfectly charming for this cute little restaurant. There were quite a few pig relics, including an adorable painting and a birdhouse. I highly recommend stopping in! read more

Guys, this place is so delicious! You can get some real, Eastern North Carolina BBQ, but if I'm being honest, I'm from Ohio and that vinegar tang doesn't do it for me, so I go for the fried chicken. And wow, WOW, that fried chicken is so good. There are billboards on the highway, but its a local favorite, totally worth a stop when you're on your way to the Outer Banks! read more

Little hole in the wall kind of place. BBQ, Chicken, Cornbread all great, as well as banana pudding to finish. Service was quick and polite.

What a surprise! Read the reviews on yelp and decided to give it a try! Little hole in the wall. Went up to the counter and ordered bbq sandwiches with coleslaw and French fries. It comes with hush puppies that look like onion rings. Asked for bbq sauce to put on sandwich and was very surprised that they don't have bbq sauce. Thinking it was going to be a dry sandwich- we were pleasantly surprised that it was very moist, flavorful and delicious. Hush puppies rings were great. Fries and green beans were good too. Nothing fancy bet delicious. Many were getting catfish and chicken which looked amazing. Definitely was a good stop. read more

Local hole in the wall kind of place. Great food and friendly service. Best BBQ & Fried Chicken around.

This was phenomenal. Tried a few new things based on what I saw other people Ordering - Brunswick stew and chicken pastry. Also had these really delish different looking hush puppies that were skinny instead of round. Got bbq dinner and fried chicken kids meal. Another star was the banana pudding. Great stop and worth the detour from I-95! read more

This place is amazing!! It's bigger inside than it looks, plenty of seating for the whole family. You order, pay, then choose your seat and they bring the food to you. The food is dirt cheap, I got a big piece of fried chicken, a big helping of BBQ, a big boiled potato, brunswick stew (which is the best I've had in a long time), and crinkle cut fries. Everything was delicious, the chicken was so fresh and moist! And they give you a big bowl of hush puppy rings too! All this was $7! Really amazing value! I'll be returning for sure! read more

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Hadn't been to this old school Eastern NC BBQ restaurant in a number of years, but my recent visit there confirmed what I remembered about the food - it offers some of the very best Eastern BBQ, Fried Chicken, and Fried Seafood in the state. The BBQ is moist, tender, perfectly copped (NOT minced or PULLED), and with some really nice heat - you can see the red pepper flakes in the pork - cool, but not cool. This pork makes a great sandwich. Easily in my top 10. The Fried Chicken is almost as good as the pork - almost. The wings and thighs are awesome. The Fried Seafood (whatever they're serving) is right there as well. They have daily specials on these items, as well as other country cooking offerings. Pricing is very reasonable -BBQ Sandwich is $2.95; 8 pieces of Fried Chicken is $7.95, as is a pound of very good BBQ. Only downside is they do not have a hot dog on their menu. This is a place you need to visit if BBQ, Fried Chicken, or Fried Seafood is your thing. mile or less off US 64. read more

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I thought I knew good BBQ. I've had Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, Nashville. I THOUGHT I knew. But nope, THIS IS IT. East Carolina BBQ is the best, and THIS is the best place for it. To make things even better, the fried chicken is also the best. Now I visit Kentucky frequently and thought that was top. But Doug Saul's blew that out of the water too. The banana pudding, the sides, it's all spectacular and don't let anyone tell you differently. The hours are weird but I'm not kidding when I say we plan our road trip from TN to OBX around Doug Saul's. We don't travel when they're closed. Can't ever miss it. IT MEANS THAT MUCH TO US. I've heard the can close randomly for events or holidays, but it's a mom and pop place what do you expect? Not to mention, it's hella cheap and the food is so good I don't know how they do it. They're all nice people, and make things right if something gets messed up and don't accept tips?! For example, a pulled pork plate at Martin's in Nashville is about $13. Here it's about $6 and they give you more food. Slam DUNK. I saw some review on here that said they don't offer real take out because you can't call in. Well, on the weekends the restaurant is packed so hell no they're not going to answer the phone. I tried once and completely understood why they were indeed open but not answering. Just go in, order, sit for a few mins and go home or wherever you're going. They're not too up with the times don't get mad at em. Anyway.... GO HERE!! read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

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This place is . Down home cooking and great people love it. Keep up the good service.

I was visiting in the area, and asked for suggestions from Nash County DSS staff. They suggested Doug Sauls. The flounder, chicken, cabbage, and hush puppies was delicious. Staff friendly, food was hot and fresh. Highly recommend! I will be visiting again when I'm in the area. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Flounder and hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

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This guy that's my Dad's cousin's son lost his wife to an illness and we talked about it around a long table groaning with a catered Doug Saul's BBQ lunch. I lost my wife too and there isn't much to say except that it hurts like nothing I've ever felt in my life. Cole slaw in a bucket. Then green beans. Fried chicken. Pulled pork BBQ. Two bottles of vinegar sauce to soak everything. It was a good long table. We talked about shooting a mile. Meaning target shooting where the target is 1 mile away. I don't have the patience for target shooting like that. He showed me an app that calculates where the shot has to go once distance, wind speed, angle, and about 50 other variables are figured in. There's a fair bit of math involved apparently. Fair bit of math goes into making a Doug Saul catered lunch too, I bet. You send them the number of folks coming to the Ruritan Club, they show up with the right amount of buckets of food. The cole slaw was gloriously deep and hefty in its own bucket. I was mesmerized by the bright green of the cabbage. I was also mesmerized by a guy there who had worked for the railroad for over 30 years. That wasn't the mesmerizing part though. He had an actual pencil thin mustache. I couldn't stop humming that Jimmy Buffett song after meeting him. I can't get into the whole Eastern NC BBQ argument about vinegar based this and ketchup based that and only using the pork shoulder there and never here and only hickory and on and on. I just ain't that picky. Doug Saul's BBQ was warm and juicy and the vinegar based sauce was tart. I mean, Good Lord, honor the pig and stop all that fussing. Speaking of tart, Ginger made a banana pudding that lasted about 4 minutes. She made a meringue that she said she "beat like hell". Nobody makes meringue anymore that I know of. She lamented loudly that she had to use instant pudding instead of the regular. Ain't that all of our problem, nowadays? Always doing things instant and right the hell now. Maybe slow down a bit. Everybody has their druthers, but I'll take ole Doug's fried chicken. Crispy and with a dash of that vinegar sauce, it put a smile on my face that lasted most of the day. Well, that might have been on account of the people there too. People are funny. Especially people in your family. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - BBQ, Fried Chicken, & Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

Doug Sauls BBQ is great. I like his catfish and NC Cooking. He has best cole slaw in NC in my opinion. I like his takeout food and his catering. He has good fryed chicken and overall and know prices are higher because of inflation you can rely on him giving you good servings of food. Charles Bell read more

eat here! you will love it! the bbq, the fried food, the sides are all amazing. best road trip stop we made all summer! read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - amazing! eat here! you will love it! - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

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we love this place.. and it is a tradition to stop by every year when we got to the beach.Food is great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the dining room is a tad dirty but I love hole in the walls and I will definitely be back. read more

I love this place! Became a fan while living on OBX. Thrilled to find it just off 64 near Nashville, NC. No trash in the bbq. Chicken is fabulous. Please take a moment to enjoy this establishment. read more

There's not much to say that hasn't been said. Classic North Carolina barbeque with classic sides and hush puppy rings. The yams give me life. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Barbeque, three sides and hush puppy rings for $7?! - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

I use to love this place until last visit where I notice several people who ordered the same thing as me but came in after me getting their food. Normally this doesn't bother me because possibly they forgot something, etc. when the owner brings me the food, I thought nice of him to bring it out himself until I realized it was only to tell me that I needed to learn to have a little patience! Very rude customer service which normally I overlook because the food is amazing but when the owner themselves is disrespectful it is easy to see where the staff gets it! Won't be eating there if I want attitude at a cheap price I'll go to McDonald's! read more

Doug Saul's BBQ is good east Carolina BBQ and down home cooking. Everything is always fresh and taste good. I really like their pulled pork barbecue. Their fried chicken is to die for. Also, if they are making ribs when you go in you have to try them. They fall off the bone and have the best taste. Check out the picture I've included. Notice the 5 or 6 bones behind the plate. My wife had already eaten that many from the plate. If you want eastern style NC BBQ you have found the right place. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Ribs from Doug Sauls BBQ. Notice the plate of bones behind the plate. My wife had already eaten that many. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

Doug Sauls is a necessity on your BBQ Adventure. If you love Eastern NC style BBQ or awesome Fried Chicken, then Doug Sauls is for you. Also, if you like truckloads of food that will have you covered for lunch and dinner for little to no money, then Doug Sauls is for you. If you like sweet tea the way it was meant to be served, then Doug Sauls is for you. The moral of the story is Doug Sauls is for everyone. This little BBQ joint is exactly what you think of when you think of a good hole in the wall. It is in the small city of Nashville, NC and it is kind of tucked away to itself. It is a small little place where the staff and owners have as much charm as the place itself. You order up at the counter and then they bring the food out to you. The front door is where you come in for sit in and the side door is for pickup. We came at around lunchtime and people were pouring in continuously. Just a testament to the quality. Doug Sauls is crazy affordable. Everything sits at right around $5. I got a large combo for $6.95. The combo came with a huge white chicken breast, Pork BBQ, and three veggies. For my veggies I got slaw, Brunswick Stew, and Black Eyed Peas. The man that took our order was as nice as could be, and he may have even been the owner. The food came out very quickly. The Pork BBQ here is great eastern NC style BBQ. It is chopped, does not have a hint of fat, well sauced with vinegar and red pepper flakes. You honestly don't need to add any sauce. My only complaint is that I didn't get any smoky flavor. Believe it or not, I think that the stand out here is the Fried Chicken. It was well cooked and the white meat was of great quality. It was very juicy and lightly breaded so you got more of the flavor of the chicken. The slaw was very good with a good sweet flavor that paired well with the BBQ. The Black Eyed Peas were also good. I always like to add a little bit of sauce to mine. The Brunswick stew and the hushpuppies were the only disappointments. Doug Sauls is a great establishment. It has so much character and their are so many friendly faces all dedicated to pumping out good food. It is a ton of food for a great price. This is a must try if you are in Nashville, Rocky Mount, or just traveling down 95 and don't mind a little drive. read more

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This was an incredible hole in the wall! The food is fresh and hot! The fried chicken is juicy and perfectly crisp! The BBQ is true Eastern North Carolina BBQ (vinegar based). Definitely try this place as soon as you get a chance! read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

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Solid BBQ joint. I had a small combo for $6.45 (fried chicken thigh, pulled pork, cabbage, slaw, and brunswick stew). This place is wicked cheap. The fried chicken was fantastic. The pulled pork was good (no gristle, flavorful, moist), but not amazing (no smoky flavor and a little homogenous). The slaw was outstanding. I could take or leave the cabbage and the stew (bland). The atmosphere was quite charming - pig wreaths on the wall /etc.. Racially integrated staff and customers, which is a big plus in BBQ joints in my opinion. Also, I always like seeing a mix of workmen and guys in ties, which was true on this date. I'll eat here again, next time I'm in Nashville (the municipal sign when you enter Nashville says, "The Original Nashville" --- Take that Tennessee) read more

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After reading reviews we stopped here traveling from WV to Myrtle Beach and this place did not disappoint. It was pretty busy inside but easy to figure out. You walk up and order your food and find a seat. We sat down no longer than 3mins before our food was brought out. Plus free hush puppies. YUMmm! The food was very flavorful and everything was served hot. Id definitely stop again on a trip through. read more

Doug Sauls Bbq - Shrimp plate - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

This place has some real down home Southern cooking! I opted for the two meat combo and the portion size didn't disappoint. I was treated to a whopping portion of slow cooked, tender pork accompanied by a large piece of fried chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a nice crust everpresent. The sides were also delicious! I had coleslaw and black eyed peas. Both were substantial portions. Of course, this being the south, I had to have a large glass of sweet tea to wash down this amazing lunch experience! I encourage everyone to stop by this local institution! Friendly service with great pricing! read more

I had the fried chicken, fries and dumplings. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and fried perfectly. It was served hot and juicy. It's probably some of the best fried chicken I have had. The dumplings were a form of hush puppies which we good as well. Seasoned and fried just right. The staff was pleasant and bring your meals to your table. The restaurant itself was clean and had a 95 sanitation rating out of 100. The building is old and definitely gives that old country restaurant feel. The cons are the bathrooms are small and in great need of renovation. There are no fountain drinks just bottles of various beverages. The restaurant itself is not pricey and the food was very tasty. read more

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