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    Dove's Barbecue

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Jalapeño burger!
    Alanna U.

    Doves Barbecue offers the best food with amazing hospitality. The owner was incredibly nice and made us feel right at home. He shared stories about the food he has made over the years and spoke warmly about his family, who also work there. We were driving through from Raleigh and were excited to stop and enjoy some good barbecue. Doves Barbecue is 100% worth the drive and experience. The jalapeño burger was outstanding--the best burger I've ever had! If you're driving through, you absolutely need to stop and enjoy the atmosphere, great food, and genuine Southern hospitality.

    Hush puppies
    Lupita A.

    Great tasting bbq! My husband for the spicy reaper sandwich and it was delicious! If you're a fan of spicy foods try this!! 10/10 very spicy, it was $7.95 so a little pricy I thought but worth it! Also their homemade TJ fries are great & I'm not usually a fan of breaded fries. The staff was very friendly & the inside of the restaurant was very clean and cozy! Will definitely be back.

    Michael E.

    I had some work in this town which I finished around lunchtime. I inquired with a client for good BBQ and this is where I was sent to. It's very small, in fact it's an extension off the local hardware store. No inside seating, just a picnic table in front. You place your order at a window, pay and wait till it's ready. The menu is a little confusing. It's actually a chalk board on the front of the building. The menu reads " Small BBQ Platter ", or " Large BBQ Platter. Seems like all of there clientele are locals who understand this. To be fair there are better explanations of their BBQ sandwiches. I chose a small platter which was BBQ pork, Cole slaw, fries, and hush puppies. Let me start in reverse. I have never had a hush puppy that I likes, until today. These were light and very flavorful. The Cole slaw was excellent. Fries, these were another story. Actually Kringle fries, you know the kind you buy in the frozen food section of your supermarket?. Very disappointing. Finally, the pulled pork. A generous serving for their "Small Platter", but nothing special. To boot, I had to eat in my car because it was windy and a little cold. The way things have been going for me I'll probably be in North Carolina in the future, but hopefully not in this town. I have 4 stars but should be 3.5. Hush puppies pushing it up a notch. I'm still on the hunt for good BBQ!!!

    Classic pork BBQ
    Brent F.

    Great food, friendly folks and a great place to stop and enjoy BBQ! Menu is fantastic. Have to go back to try the sandwiches.

    Bbq fries slaw
    Amber B.

    We've tried a lot from Doves Ive only been let down once. The first time the lady waited me to get there because she knows we come from Lumberton, to make the collard sandwich so it don't get soggy. Well the only time I was upset was when they made it before we got there. However, their food is so good. You definitely have to stop by whenever you're within 30 miles trust me! They have set hours so just call if you're unsure if they're open.

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    1 month ago

    Awesome food and service I recommend the fried chicken bacon sub for lunch, it's on point.

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    2 years ago

    Doves is a really good hometown restaurant. I have always been satisfied with what I have ordered there. And the prices are very reasonable.

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    12 years ago

    Wife and two small kids. Great place to eat. Fast and friendly service. Great BBQ. Kid friendly. Highly recommend.

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    The first time the lady waited me to get there because she knows we come from Lumberton, to make the collard sandwich so it don't get soggy.

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    The Redneck BBQ Lab

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    4.4(536 reviews)
    68.0 mi
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    Absolutely everything I've tried at Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson has been delicious! From the BBQ and…read morebrisket all the way down to the sweet tea, you really can't go wrong. But I HAVE to brag on the green beans, they are genuinely the best green beans I've ever had in my entire life. No exaggeration! The food came out quickly, the service was great. The whole experience was wonderful. 10/10 recommend.

    Some of my favorite places to eat are in close proximity of a gas station, and this is no…read moreexception. You need to put this on your next road trip list of places to stop. I had no clue what to expect being a first time patron. My spouse had been here several times and was always raving about how good it was. The stars aligned and we finally made it during a meal time. We came in and ordered and paid at the counter, found our seats, and then waited while our food was being prepared. There's something to see on every wall, and you can tell they know what they're doing with all of the trophies on display that they've won throughout the years. The indoor seating isn't too ample, so don't plan a family reunion, but it can hold a few families at dinner time. There's not a bad meat on the menu. If you're a vegetarian, this is not your new favorite spot. We got their brisket, chicken leg, and smoked turkey. The sauces at the table were tasty, and everyone found a favorite. We were thankful for the ample supply of paper towels, because our littles chowed down and needed to be wiped clean. This Redneck BBQ Lab knows what they're doing. On this particular night, they had too many leftover chicken halves towards the end of the evening, and were selling them half off, so we ate our food, and then got chicken to go for a future meal. Stop in and try it sometime.

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    Southern Smoke BBQ - Ribs, baked beans, green beans, cornbread

    Southern Smoke BBQ

    4.6(14 reviews)
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    In the Carolinas, there are quite a few BBQ joints that fly under the radar because they are…read morelocated in small towns well removed from the interstate. This is one of them. There is no seating inside the building, but take your meal and walk around to the back. Here you will find a truly unique picnic seating. The price point here is superb. $26 bought two trays-- chopped pork with sides of coleslaw and mac 'n cheese, a rib plate (4 bones) with sides of baked and green beans, a sausage link, and two cans of diet Pepsi. The mac 'n cheese, which is an in-house recipe, is one of the ten best that we have so far found in BBQ circles nationwide (346 stops in 35 states) . The coleslaw is neutral, making it ideal to cleanse the palate as you move between different meats. We also liked the beans, especially the green beans. The sausage link had good snap and flavor. and the in-house vinegar sauce really brought the pork to life, but our meat of choice here would be the ribs. Beautifully prepared, with a clean bite and a tasty rub and light sauce, they are simply delicious. So, we strongly recommend that you make the effort to get here ... but go early! We were eighth in line at the opening, and worried that we might miss out because, as is always the case in the universe of small town American BBQ, when it's sold out, they are done for the day.

    I did not have the pleasure of visiting this restaurant in person but got to try their food at…read moreFlytrap Brewing's 5 year anniversary event. Southern Smoke BBQ provided free food to the first 500 people, so I can imagine how much work they did to prepare the food. The pulled pork was the best North Carolina barbecue I have had so far. It was so moist, flavorful, and well-shredded. It had enough flavor that did not require additional sauce. However, their bottled vinegar sauce did add an extra oopmh, that I would still recommend adding. Their mac and cheese made with penne pasta was also very good. The pasta was a little overcooked to my taste but I still enjoyed it. It was creamy and packed with cheese. I could eat this every day. The coleslaw was good too, more on the sweeter side, but not overly sweet. Will need to stop by the restaurant next time I'm in the area!

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    Mac's Speed Shop

    Mac's Speed Shop

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    37.5 mi
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    I only gave the review 4 stars because after being seated, nobody stoped by to introduce themself…read moreas our server, no drink order taken, and we finally had to stop someone to ask who was supposed to be waiting on us. THEN Brooklyn came over and said that although her section was on the other side of the restaurant, she was happy to help, and to not hesitate to get her attention if we needed anything, or any refills. However, we never had to because she was on it!!! She has such a great personality, and works efficiently, yet without ever feeling rushed. She also gives her honest opinion about menu items, without ever criticizing anything in particular, but definitely won't steer you wrong or sound fake about it. She was able to take what had started out as a bad experience and turn the situation around. We had an absolute blast and the food was delicious. While I dinged the overall review, Brooklyn is awesome and she gets a full 5 stars!

    It seems like every visit the food is different. Tonight we had Mac n cheese sides and it was so…read moredry. We have had an issue the last 3 times with different items. This seems like a management issue. The quality of the food isn't being checked before it is served to customers. This used to be a great place to eat. Me and my family won't be coming back. Food is too expensive and doesn't match the quality. Also our server seemed disconcerned with our service.

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    Pier 41 Seafood - Chicken tender bbq plate wh his puppies

    Pier 41 Seafood

    4.2(170 reviews)
    13.1 mi
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    What an awesome place to visit, large parking and huge dining area. Service was quick and constant,…read morehushpuppies and drinks from the start. Very large menu but we couldn't resist the seafood! Shrimp was perfect calabash style, oysters and fish cooked just right. Servings were very big and the prices were very fair! Had much more to list but the truth is it was all 5 star comments from everyone. Our server was incredible, always pleasant and kept our glasses full. Saturday afternoon, busy but not too bad. Visit Pier 41 with confidence, it doesn't disappoint!

    Pier 41 Seafood is a popular place in Lumberton, NC. It is family-owned and opened back in 2007…read more They have calabash-style seafood. They have a large parking lot with numbered spots, so you don't forget where you parked. The decor is casual and unassuming. It is a large place, though. It can seat 220 guests and has both booths and tables. I dined here for brunch, but you order from the all-day menu. I read to go early to avoid a wait. Service was friendly, but the goal seemed to be to turn the tables quickly, so many customers left with to-go boxes. Well, I was on the road, so I couldn't go, so they had to wait for me to finish. I ordered the flounder with a baked potato, and it came with hush puppies. The food was really good, and I would have ordered dessert too, but I wasn't asked or even finished with my meal when the bill was dropped off. I liked my food, and the prices were reasonable. I don't like feeling rushed, though and like to enjoy my meal. Payment is taken at the front register. I paid cash because I wasn't sure whether they took credit cards, since that register was closed. By the time I got through the line and got change for the tip, people were already seated at my table. So I had to find my waitress to leave my tip. I might return again when it is less busy.

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