Got my order wrong to start but quickly corrected. Had the brisket and ribs. Brisket was really…read moregood. Some clean nice slices but there was a thicker less lean piece. Ribs were ok. White slaw was tasty and the hush puppies with cinnamon butter were great. The sweet sauce was my favorite Careful where you seat since condensation drips from ceiling

The Smoke House at Monkey Junction, 5120 College Road in Wilmington, is a must-visit for BBQ…read morelovers. As someone picky about brisket and pulled pork, I was thrilled with their December special: a half-pound of pulled pork with two sides for just $7.40. The pork was perfectly prepared, tender, and flavorful, complemented by their in-house sides and Sweet Southern sauce. Counter service was friendly and efficient, and the dining area was clean and spacious. It's a bit tucked away--look between McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, then left into the smaller strip. I'll definitely be back when visiting Wilmington again. Highly recommend!

Great food! The pulled pork was lean and tender, with no excess fat, and there were plenty of…read moresauces to choose from. The sides were just as good. If you're looking for something different from the usual fried seafood around Southport, this is a big win--highly recommend. Also worth noting: there was a steady flow of people coming in for both takeout and dine-in while we were there, which is always a great sign.

The food and service was absolutely amazing here. Had both the bbq and the brisket. They had…read morequite the variety of house made bbq sauces to go with. Make sure you don't show up too close to closing time as sometimes they do run out of food. Will definitely be back again anytime we're remotely in the area.

Great service! Had takeout and it was ready quickly even during dinner rush. Ice tea is great!read more

Mediocre service, but the speed at which we got our food was quick. Maybe 5 minutes max. Then the…read moreBBQ sandwich itself was great, along with the best hush puppies I've ever had! For a good price too. I would absolutely recommend this place to any BBQ fans passing by. Best spot for atleast 100 miles!

Ok we didn't go in, we kept calling but no one answered the phone so we called the other location…read more They said yes they are open. I was after two specific things they say they offer so I asked about them before making the drive out. The person on the phone indicated they had not offered either item since before COVID. I asked why the menus still indicated they had them and he said they just had never gotten around to updating anything. COVID was years ago now. That made me question how well they were doing other things with no reviews in a long time. Then on another site someone complained when they came they were being disrespectful to the flag (I did not see it, just read about it), but we live in Navy and Marine territory and I found it disrespectful to the people they want as customers and to whom I very much respect. The great reviews were from 1-2 years ago and then nothing. Which makes me wonder why?

Another fantastic meal at Backroads Smokehouse. This off the beaten path spot is 100% with the…read moredrive. I always get great size portions, quality food and excellent service. Some of the best smoked meats in eastern NC.

I was a little hesitant when my husband pulled up to this food truck, but he has some of the best…read morebarbecue we've ever had. The Mac and cheese is pretty epic as well! Huge portions.

Dunn's is our go-to spot for barbecue! While everything is delicious, our favorite is their smoked…read morebrisket sandwich! They pack it FULL of juicy brisket and top with their signature barbecue sauce! (Which you can find at our local Food Lion or Ace Hardware, here in Sneads Ferry!) Also, the owner and his family are lovely people! Which makes it even more special! Great people. Making great food! Do yourself a favor and check Dunn's out! You won't regret it!!

We called ahead and order was ready. The food was delicious and very enjoyable. Large quantities…read moreof melt in your mouth BBQ. This is a must for every beach vacation.

I tried the brisket today and it was fantastic!! Very tender and flavorful and seemed to have a…read morebrown sugar type of flavor that I absolutely loved. Brisket didn't need any sauce! The customer service was also really good. I'm happy I found a good bbq spot near by while I'm on vacation at Holden Beach!!

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!

Food was alright but a little dry, the sauces on the table were good but some were unlabeled so it…read morewas a guessing game of what you were using. Lots of indoor seating, and they are accommodating for large groups. Our server was nice but neglected to tell us about the pre applied service charge so we unknowingly tipped 50 % for mediocre food.

Great bbq , burnt ends were awesome. Service was very…read moreefficient and pleasant. Definitely recommend the Mac and cheese

Man I wanted this to be a 4 or5 star place. It had the potential. The vibe is awesome. The…read morebartender was amazing. The menu looks good. The brisket was a solid four out of five. The kielbasa was a two out of five and the mac & cheese was a zero out of five. They did have a nice bourbon and beer selection, but I just can't give it above three stars because of how bad the Kabasa and the mac & cheese tasted. The mac & cheese should be taken off the menu

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!

One of the best hot dogs i've ever eaten. Came in with a few…read morefriends and were greeted nicely. 10/10 would come back!

When I say it's a hole it the wall that's exactly it. The…read moreplace is great for if you need a fast cheap lunch in a pinch. For about $8 you can get a hotdog, a bag of chips, and soft drink. Servers in the joint looked so tired but were nice. The hotdog itself was meh even with chili and cheese and there wasn't any tables to sit at to eat at so we went to sit at the boardwalk. Overall I personally wouldn't be back unless I needed a fast cheap option. Curve your expectations with this one.