Ribs and brisket top 3 ever. Love the salty bark. Long wait but worth it in my eyes. Would come…read moreback if local

For Mother's Day, my husband preordered 4 lbs of smoked brisket. My husband makes the BEST smoked…read morebrisket so I was a bit skeptical ,,, but Dampf, this brisket is truly the best we've ever had. We love bbq and I'm pretty sure we've had brisket from every bbq restaurant and shack in all of Wake county. This is THE best!! My husband says that the secret to this place is pre-ordering the day before. He's been there twice to find them sold out of brisket. The last time he went, he ended up with a bacon brisket sandwich. I only got a bite and it was soo good!! If you go on to their website, they have a cool story, too. They provide more than just great food but share a strong message of faith. Oh yeah, they got recommended by the Michelin Guide! https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/north-carolina/cary_2986745/restaurant/dampf-good-bbq

Listen... I'm not saying I'd elbow someone out of the way for Big Mike's burnt ends, but I am…read moresaying I'm not sharing them. With anyone. Ever. These things are otherworldly -- melt-in-your-mouth tender with that crisp, caramelized, candy-coated exterior that should honestly be illegal. I happily make the 90-minute drive from Moore County because this BBQ is that good. The chicken? Juicy. The brisket? Fantastic. But the burnt ends? Those are the reason I'm blocking off my schedule and grabbing my keys like I've got somewhere holy to be. The fries were perfectly cooked (crispy but not trying too hard), and their spin on potato salad was surprisingly delicious -- they smoke the potatoes, and somehow that makes the whole thing taste like comfort food's cooler, more interesting cousin. If you're thinking about going... go. Just don't expect me to share my burnt ends. I meant what I said.

Great restaurant with an awesome menu. We came on a Sunday around 2pm thinking it might be quiet…read moreand it was absolutely packed, which makes sense after eating there. The only real downside was they were already out of pork BBQ, which I'm guessing is their main item and they just ran out for the day. The burnt ends were incredible though, literally fell apart in your mouth. Service was good and they have really nice indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend the potato salad and the fried brussel sprouts, the sprouts had this perfect mix of sriracha and honey that was so good. It is a bit pricey for lunch but that's kind of expected with BBQ these days. Definitely will be back.

Stellar service, decent food. Go on a weekend so you can see Miss Mo, she's the reason we come in…read more Ambiance is friendly and welcoming! Southern hospitality at its finest (with MissMo) We order chicken, cornbread, Mac n cheese. Brisket beans, and all the sauces! Triple Chocolate cake. We'll be back miss mo! Thank you

Possibly the worst brisket I have ever had and there's an up charge for it!…read morePulled pork is good as well as the turkey. Don't waste your money on the brisket.

If you are looking for a laid back Korean BBQ experience, Gen is the place for you. McKenna, the…read moregeneral manager was so attentive to our table. She explained everything to us and made sure we always had what we needed. The selection of meats at Gen is fantastic, and if you are a kalbi fan, don't sleep on the Nook Gan Sal (marinated beef finger short rib) and the Woo Baesal (premium short plate beef belly). Also, the dessert option of Hotteok is a great way to end the night on a sweet note.

I I am a regular customer at Gens and have visited locations in five different states without ever…read moreexperiencing any issues. Unfortunately, my visit to the Cary location on Mother's Day was extremely disappointing. My wife, children, and I visited for dinner, and as someone who is currently 8 1/2 months pregnant, I was especially looking forward to a pleasant dining experience. Upon arrival, we were not greeted, and throughout our visit our server, Anasha, provided very limited service compared to what I have come to expect from this restaurant. Our drinks were never refilled, the grill was never changed, and unused plates were left stacked at the end of our table for the duration of our meal. Because the grill was not changed, there was excessive smoke and much of the food tasted burnt or overly charred, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. I also noticed the manager seated at a nearby table eating and talking on the phone during service, which appeared unprofessional given the lack of attention to customers in the dining area. Before leaving, I addressed these concerns with the woman at the front and asked to speak with the manager, only to be told that she herself was the manager. The response I received was simply, "Oh, I'm sorry," with no further effort to address the situation. This was by far the worst experience I have had at any Gens location, which was especially disappointing on Mother's Day.

Ole Time Barbeque is now on our must list when visiting Raleigh. We stopped by for the first time…read moreand were blown away by how delicious everything was and how friendly and helpful the staff was. I ordered a combo plate of chicken pastry and bbq pork, with sides of fried okra and potato salad. Everything was served piping hot, just as it should be. The Chicken Pastry (chicken and dumplings) had wonderful flavor and was comfort food at its finest with thick and wide chewy noodle dumplings. So often chicken and dumpling dishes can be overly salty but Ole Time Barbecue's was perfectly seasoned. The barbecue pork also had great flavor and also was seasoned perfectly, though unfortunately I can't do even the most mild of spicy, so even tho there were only a few red pepper flakes, they made it a little bit challenging for me to eat. The fried okra was cooked and seasoned perfectly and not at all oily and the potato salad was also really tasty. I also tasted their coleslaw and mac and cheese from Hubs dinner and both were delicious as well. Also loved their sweet tea, I got it 25% sweet . The biggest surprise was the large basket of tasty hush puppies brought to our table the minute we sat down, and refilled. Also delicious and seasoned perfectly. The location is very homey and diner like, with just a handful of tables so you may have to wait, though luckily we didn't. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was they served their sides in styrofoam containers versus reusable dishes like they use for their main courses. I do love that they're using reusable dishes for their mains so it seems like they could also do this for their sides. Less trash for the restaurant and better for the world... .

Always great food and great service!!! The waitresses, cooks…read moreand cashier are ALL doing there job phenomenally!!! I love their fried chicken!!!!!

A sign of a good bbq place is if you can smell the food before you walk in. I could smell the bbq…read morefrom a block or so away. This is the best bbq sandwich that I've eaten in NC. The sauce was amazing and the perfect balance of vinegar and taste. The brisket has the option of fatty, mixed, or no fat. The mix had a lot of fat, I wouldn't order it again. The service was great too, I think our food was ready in less than 5 mins. The food came out before the water lol

The restaurant is located in the Peace St and Glenwood Ave area. This restaurant is located in the…read moreSmoky Hollow district in downtown Raleigh. The ambience is bright and colorful. The ribs were tasteful, and the pickled sides were delicious. I did not enjoy the Mac and cheese, but the French fries were delicious and crunchy. Prices are affordable, and service was average. I recommend this restaurant. Service was average and friendly

Small and clean place in a strip shopping center by the hospital. You can smell the meat when you…read morecome in. Friendly and speedy service. I went with the two meat, combo plate with turkey breast and pulled pork. The turkey was tasty, and the pulled pork was pretty good. Both were helped by the sauces. And a couple of the sauces had a nice little spicy kick. The side of collard greens and field peas that I had were straight out of a can. A good BBQ place but not great. More reasonable prices than most joints. I'll probably come back again to try some of their other meats.

A group of 15 of us came here for lunch and everyone really enjoyed the food and atmosphere…read more They had a large table set up and we pulled another nearby table together. I got the small brisket platter that comes with 2 sides and toast. I chose field peas and collards. Both were great. Some got ribs and declared they were super. Others got pork, some just got veggies because they have a great selection. The tea is wonderful too. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table quickly and with a smile. My favorite bbq place in this area.

I owe this place nothing. My friends who live in the area took us here on a Friday night. It was…read moreabout 80% full. It was my husband and I's first time having Southern BBQ/ Carolina BBQ and Lawrence BBQ had set the bar high for us. Everything was SO GOOD. We got the Cedar Street Family Platter. It was able to feed 5 of us (3 guys and 2 ladies) and there were leftovers. So perfect for the recommended size. The brisket and the ribs were the faves. Honorary mention to turkey, that pleasantly surprised me. And I'm not a fan pulled pork but I can only have pulled pork from here from now now on. My least fav meat on the platter was the pork belly but it's still ranked at like a 7. That's how good the meats were. The sides were great supporting roles. They weren't spectacular but they're disappointing. The only side I didn't try was the orzo. I didn't get our waiter's name but he was such a delight. He made the experience really good.

My daughter and i tried the grilled oysters. Very delicious. These topsail oysters are small,…read morebuttery and succulent. Sauce has a little kick, just right for me. Bad part is you could eat a couple of dozen of these easy, and at $4 a piece that could get really pricey !! Just be aware, these little babies are addictive !! Chili crisp cheesy tots were yummy !! Will have these again ! We sat at the bar and bartenders were friendly and engaging. Will be back for sure !!!

The pit was a very good time. A menu packed with so many things that sound good it was hard to…read morechoose. We started with the Pit Sampler recommended by our waiter. The sampler has wings, pimento cheese balls, soul rolls and southern style deviled eggs. The wings had a good flavor to them very traditional bbq style taste, the cheese balls were right up my alley crunchy outside and gooey on the inside. My first time trying deviled eggs I can say they were actually pleasant. The soul roll had this good taste with a subtle head to it just to spice it up. Overall really enjoyable apps. With so many options to choose from we all ended up getting the Double combo. I had Brisket and bbq chicken with Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts and. Sweet potatoe casserole. The chicken was the only piece lacking in comparison to the others. The brisket was very solid, very good enough to order again. The sides however were amazing. The Mac and cheese had such a good taste to it, the brussel sprouts had a blend with bacon bits and something glazed on them that was perfect and the sweet potatoes was another great side addition to the rest. Service was great our waiter gave us suggestions and was very patient with us and even gave us some small servings on the house. Very great time in a place you should visit

The atmosphere that greeted us was welcoming and the seating comfortable. The restrooms were clean…read morebut located down a narrow hall very close to the busy kitchen which can be challenging for disabled patrons. Our server, David C., was personable, attentive and professional. He more than met our expectations. One of the things I was looking forward to while visiting Raleigh was experiencing North Carolina pulled pork in its place of origin. I was NOT disappointed. Fantastic flavor! I opted to used the Eastern NC sauce and WOW! I had to buy a bottle. I had the Brunswick Stew and it was loaded with savory deliciousness. We ordered a skillet of seasonal cornbread which, during our visit, was "honey" flavor. It wasn't what we expected and seemed to be overcooked. The staff graciously took it back and removed it from our bill without fuss. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits were complimentary. My only suggestion is that they offer regular cornbread year round. There isn't anything better with the stew than some good old cornbread. Now for my favorite part, dessert. Aunt Hattie's Double Chocolate Cake was absolutely the BEST chocolate cake I have ever eaten. Believe me when I tell you I have eaten my fair share of chocolate cakes in my lifetime. I would be a frequent customer if we lived closer!!!

For the sides that I got, the cucumber salad that I received was poorly represented... ABSOLUTELY…read more2 onions slivers, with a half assed order order of cucumbers. For the fries that came with the meal, I received 17 fries.. as I expected a lot more.. with flavor. After eating their fries, it feels like the fries were previously frozen. Not much flavor other then a little bit of salt. The other side I ordered, was the cucumber with onion (bc sweet potato fries were not available) ...it was very little.. was very disappointed With the beef brisket I had. It was only 3 pieces .. most were vet Fatty... b.ut it still was extremely tasty. .. Slow service, lack of resources, especially being the "exclusive'food truck here, I would expect a lot more. Would hope to get the proper experience in ther future

I was able to enjoy this food truck while visiting a friend in Cary! The service was nice, and…read moresince it was my first time, she explained everything to me! It didn't take too long for my order to be ready. The meat was tender and delicious, not dry at all! The Mac and cheese was really good, and it's always a fun surprise when you get waffle fries! If you see the food truck out and about, you should definitely try it!