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Gillis's BBQ

4.3 (12 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Good food and great catering service. Highly recommend them. Yummy bbq and sides. Very popular business in the community

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Best BQ and STEW I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME.... THANK YOU GUYS!!! You people out there need to call these people, because they are The Best

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Hillsborough BBQ Company - Hushpuppies Fried Catfish Sandwich BBQ and French Fry Sandwich White Slaw White Slaw Hushpuppies Cheerwine Fizz Cucumber Crush

Hillsborough BBQ Company

4.0(472 reviews)
9.2 mi
$$

Everyone's got an opinion so here's mine…read more Went to Hillsboro BBQ with a bunch of friends after a volunteer shift at the diaper bank. We were sat within 15 to 20 minutes, with a party of 10 which is pretty freaking awesome. We started with some beers, waters, Diet Coke, and a few cocktails. We also tried the fried pickles which were pickled spears crispy, tasty, and light unfortunately though the coating kept fell off a lot, and that was a little annoying. The dipping sauce I believe a homemade ranch was good. Everyone basically ordered a plate which consisted of a meat of your choice two sides, and hush puppies. Overall, the food was tasty. The brisket was juicy. The pork was eaten up by all, and the hush puppies were crispy. The only issue would be the sides were OK. The french fries were good. The collards were raved about the corn pudding was OK and the green beans were tasty. I'd say this is a place to try. It's definitely a little bit of down home feel with comfort bites.

Outstanding BBQ joint. We went on a Saturday (drove 45 minutes for this restaurant!) and it was…read morereally busy. Lots of families , couples and tables of friends. Wife had the pork bbq and I had bbq chicken. She thought the pork was the best she's had in NC and liked the white slaw. The chicken was good. Tender . I got the red slaw and baked beans. Will get white slaw next time. Note the baked beans are not gluten free and have pork in them (important for allergies). We will go back and I recommend for all ages , dates and even the right type business meeting (one that would be ok at BBQ joint).

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Hillsborough BBQ Company
Hillsborough BBQ Company
Hillsborough BBQ Company - My neighbor across the road took this picture of a rainbow over my property

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My neighbor across the road took this picture of a rainbow over my property

Smokehouse at Steve’s - 2 meat plate

Smokehouse at Steve’s

4.5(419 reviews)
22.8 mi
$$

The people working there are so incredibly nice, supportive and helpful in choices of what to get…read more They did not seem to be bothered at all, that it took just a bit of time for me and my guest to decide what we wanted. The time for the food to be called out was very good. The food itself is just incredible! I've tried different things there on three different visits, and love everything that I've had there! I cannot wait to go again! Taking my sister with me, who is here from Alaska right now, within the next couple of days.

Nice and hot food Collards are a little too salty. Right…read moreflavor. Beautifully cut and prepared. Good portion. Mac and cheese amazing flavor. The combination of flavors is just right. Right texture and good portion. Ribs are beautifully cooked to perfection. Season very well. Good smoke ring on meat. I paired it with the bbq sauce which was sweet and tangy. Very good ribs. The portion was perfect. Next time I will go with one meat Va two meats since the portions are generous. Hush puppies were pretty good. I like the fact they made a center indentation to make sure they are throughly cooked. The flavor was just right not overly cooked or salty. More of a sweet batter taste. The customer service was pretty good. Really fast service and they move that line pretty quickly. Over all it's a good choice for Carolina BBQ. I will definitely come again and try something new next time around.

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Smokehouse at Steve’s - Front area

Front area

Smokehouse at Steve’s - Really good smoked meats! Ribs, turkey, mac n cheese and fried okra

Really good smoked meats! Ribs, turkey, mac n cheese and fried okra

Smokehouse at Steve’s - The line and order counter

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The line and order counter

Briggs Bar-B-Que

Briggs Bar-B-Que

4.5(24 reviews)
22.5 mi
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I used to be so-so about bar b que until we stopped into Briggs. We were warmly welcomed by a…read moresweet woman wearing an apron and told to sit anywhere. She was busy holding down the fort-taking orders and cooking too. I later learned that it was a family run business. I ordered the "spicey meatloaf" with 2 sides (there were a lot of side options to choose from). My two sides were fried okra and stuffing. She ordered the chopped bar-b-que pork with coleslaw and mac 'n cheese. We sampled each other's food with the satisfied expression of closed eyes and a 'MMMM" while eating. Everything was DEE-liscious! Wonderfully seasoned, great portions and perfectly cooked. It's one of those times when I wished that I had a bigger belly or a clone, so that I could try more food!...or pick up and move to Yanceyville NC! Other patrons asked a lot of questions about the other menu items. That's when I learned about their "black cornbread". The owner said it was her father's recipe. It uses black cornmeal and other spices. We took ours to go and later (really) enjoyed it back at our hotel. The owner/cook also gave us a sample of her chicken salad. It was so so good, seasoned wonderfully...more reason to be fatter to be able to eat more!! I would recommend anything and everything there, because I'm sure it's cooked right and with love! Thanks Briggs for helping me appreciate wonderful southern/BBQ food!

We ended up trying Brigg's because it was on the way home from a weekend trip. When I walked in…read morethe door I was expecting your typical NC BBQ joint, but was surprised to find it's a Jamaican restaurant now. It looks like the restaurant recently changed hands and the new ownership is taking it in a new direction. Consequently the menu is a mashup of the old menu and Jamaican dishes. I was very pleasantly surprised with my curry chicken served with rice and cabbage. It was a typical Jamaican yellow curry with bone-in chicken and potatoes. The curry was very flavorful, but not spicy. In hindsight, I should have asked if they had some Jamaican scotch-bonnet hot sauce to spice things up a bit. The cabbage, cooked with ham hocks or something similar was fantastic; it was the best cabbage I've had in a long time. All in all, my meal was excellent. My wife tried the BBQ. The fries were cooked to order, the slaw was creamy, but the BBQ was a disappointment. I tried a bite and it reminded me of the sort of pork BBQ that you can buy in the grocery store. It was a definite meh, at best. My curry chicken was definitely a 4-star meal, while the BBQ rates 2-stars, so everything averages out to 3 stars. That said, I suspect that if you stick with the Jamaican menu, you're likely to get a 4-star or better meal. One last thing: If you pay with a credit card, they hit you up with a 4% upcharge. Disappointing.

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Briggs Bar-B-Que - Posters, Pictures, and Adwards on the walls.

Posters, Pictures, and Adwards on the walls.

Briggs Bar-B-Que - An outstanding Southern Chili Dog

An outstanding Southern Chili Dog

Briggs Bar-B-Que - An excellent Eastern NC style BBQ Sandwich - and big too.

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An excellent Eastern NC style BBQ Sandwich - and big too.

The Original Q Shack - 3 Three Meat Combo Plate with ribs, chicken, and brisket.   IG: Cereus_eats

The Original Q Shack

4.1(830 reviews)
15.5 mi
$$

This is the way that BBQ should hit!!…read more We stopped in the "Shack" while visiting Durham. Having been huge fans of North Carolina style BBQ, we were not disappointed.My wife and daughter enjoyed the Pork Plate. By for me, I went with the two meat combo with Pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was spot on. It was perfectly smoked and almost melted in my mouth. With a touch of spicy vinegar sauce, I was gone to Carolina in my mind for the rest of the day. The brisket might have been some of the best I've ever had. It had a nice fat layer and was also "melt in your mouth" and juicy. The brisket didn't need any sauce at all. It was that good. The hushpuppies were the star at the table. My family considers themselves to be connoisseurs of hush puppies, and these were ranked in the top five. A respectable ranking from such a discriminating hushpuppy panel. The sides we sampled included collard greens, mac and cheese and BBQ beans. The collards and Mac and cheese were out of this world. I should have ordered a double serving of the collards. However, the beans were a huge disappointment. They were more like a bowl of sub-par chili than BBQ beans. If we return, they will not be selected. A great BBQ spot when you are in Durham. Highly recommend you stop by, if only to taste the brisket!

I ordered the 2 meat combo with brisket and pulled pork, with mac and cheese and beans on the side…read more It also came with toast, pickles, and fresh onions. The meat was very tender and juicy, and I liked that the BBQ sauces and beans were flavorful without being overly sweet. The place has a cozy feel, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It can get pretty busy around lunch, but overall it was a great meal.

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The Original Q Shack - Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.

Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.

The Original Q Shack - Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.

Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.

The Original Q Shack - Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.

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Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.

Gillis's BBQ - bbq - Updated July 2026

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