I'm not sure there are many better things in the world than a good, crispy piece of fried chicken…read more When I think about bb.q Chicken, I can hear the food as well. The crunch rings through my head so vividly, it is almost as if I am eating it at this moment. Now I want fried chicken again. This spot does Korean fried chicken and they do it really well. I think bb.q Chicken can get quite pricey, but the quality of the food is worth it in my eyes. If you want to save some money, I recommend going for lunch. You can have some chicken and fries for a fair price when you get their combo. Otherwise, you have plenty of options for different flavors/sauces for your either boneless or bone in wings. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with most options. I've had the pleasure of trying a bunch of different flavors and there are certainly some stand out ones that cannot go wrong. The original is no frills, straight up savory crunch. It is simplicity at its finest. I also think the soy garlic is good, it has a nice savory flavor that doesn't overwhelm your taste buds. Lastly, the Gangam Style ones have been a recent favorite of mine. Imagine a black pepper steak from a Chinese takeout, that is your flavor. Although the flavors vary between these chickens, the crunch and juiciness reigns supreme amongst all options. bb.q Chicken has other dishes and sides such as their tteokbokki, which I haven't had a chance to try. But when I am here, I already know what I want. You can't go wrong with the best thing in the world!

Grabbed lunch from here recently and enjoyed my food…read more I won't comment much on the inside of the restaurant since I was only in there for about 30 seconds, but it looked nice to me :) My to-go order was ready on time (actually, it was ready early, so I'd recommend heading over there before the estimated time if you want your food as fresh as possible) and I was excited to dig into my kimchi fried rice with an egg on top. Overall, I thought it was very tasty - not overly spicy, but it definitely had a little kick to it. My only minor complaint is that it was kind of expensive for the serving size, so I can't imagine getting it frequently, as $15 pre-tax for a small-ish lunch is a little steep for me. Still, I really enjoyed my food here and will definitely be back at some point!

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).

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.

As an Eastern North Carolinian I was blown away by how good this BBQ was. I got the 2 meats plate…read moreand went with a New Yorker friend who got the same. Some BBQ spots get the meats right and abandon the sides but Steve's has mastered it all. EVERY SINGLE SIDE was incredible. The candied yams were delicious, Mac & Cheese was surprisingly yummy and the cucumbers were done just like my mom made them growing up (perfectly pickly and sweet), we also got the THC-infused mule which was AMAZING. Drove 40+ minutes here from Raleigh and will definitely be back!

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.

Food in the service in this restaurant is exceptionally good, or has been every time that I've been…read morethere. I actually prefer the chicken to the barbecue here though.

After the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, we stopped in on our way home. We love SCNB and usually…read morestop at another location on the way to the beach a couple times a year. The food is consistent between all locations as well as the cleanliness and friendliness of the workers. They always offer my daughter a balloon which makes her day and saves my sanity while we eat (at all of the locations we've visited). We are always greeted quickly, served fast, and the food is always hot and delicious. The red sauce will change your life. It is so good! I prefer the tender sandwich because I like to soak up the sauce in the bread, but my husband chooses tender snack each time. You will leave no crumb behind at Smithfield's!

Delish !!! Ordered Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich and sides. Stopped on way up to Chapel Hill for…read morefootball game on a Saturday and disappointed to discover no longer a restaurant. Apparently M-F catering and food truck orders only. Saturdays meat market and sides for take out. Pork Sandwiches 11-2. Worth the experience anyways and of course had to buy a tee shirt to commemorate stopping in!!

Sorry, but Dickie Don't. Maybe this is the flavor choice for others, but not for me. First, the…read morestate on their website that they are Alamance's only "True Que" restaurant,wgich may be true, but when we ordered, the food was.... meh. I mean it was edible, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Smithfield is better in my opinion. I guess it is a question of taste preference. Service was fine, and everyone was nice. This could be a good comparison restaurant for you. Good luck.

The food and service is always really good at this Restaurant! The only negative thing I would have…read moreto say, is I don't really enjoy eating everything on disposable plates, using disposable utensils. Other than that, they do a great job!

My wife called ahead because we were just picking up a pint of bbq and hushpuppies on our way to a…read morenew year's party. They had everything ready for us and the food was a hit to accompany the other things that were at the party. The staff was great to interact with and their prices are better than most other places around.

Got a pound of Brisket and pint(s) of Green Beans, Hush puppies, Cole…read more Slaw and Baked Beans for my sister and her family. Everything was so good!! The Brisket was so tender, smoky and done perfectly. Picnic is the best BBQ in Durham and that's saying a lot because this town's got some really good BBQ for NC.

To us, it was incredibly underwhelming. The Mac and cheese was mediocre, at best. What they did to…read morethe fried chicken might be considered criminal. The fries were frozen crinkle cut and very blah. The okra was good. And the burger was good. Very unusual for me to say that food is under-seasoned, but very under-seasoned. They put sea salt in a regular shaker, and you couldn't coax it out. My curiosity is satisfied and I have no need to eat there again. If you are really hungry, and don't have another option, you can fill your belly. I just doubt you will actually ENJOY the experience.

Food was yummy providing a large serving. The service was okay. We had to ask for drinks to be…read morefilled and our check. It wasn't horrible service but I have had better for it to be our first time there. Will I return.......... definitely!

this was my first barbecue meal in the southern u.s., so i was pretty excited to try The Pit…read more we came on a tuesday night, and the dining room was surprisingly busy. i really liked the atmosphere too. the dark wood interior gave it that classic southern barbecue feel, which is exactly the kind of ambiance i enjoy. i ordered the double combo platter with brisket, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and fried okra. the brisket was the standout for me. tender, smoky, and exactly what i was hoping for. the fried chicken was also really good, and the mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful that i immediately wished i had gotten two servings instead of the fried okra! the only disappointment was the hush puppies. ours were a bit overcooked, so they ended up drier than i expected. my boyfriend ordered the pit bacon cheeseburger. he said it wasn't quite as amazing as the first time he had it, but it was still really good. our server was friendly, gave great recommendations, and made the experience even better. this was a really solid first southern barbecue experience, and i'd definitely come back.

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.

Highly recommended, great place to eat and network with others. Recommended to everyone that visits…read morethe area. Great Food!

Village Grill has been my favorite restaurant in Burlington for over 30 years. The food is always…read moreconsistent and delicious! I highly recommend the Key West chicken, homemade salad dressings, and of course, the chocolate chess pie. Pro tip... You could take a whole pie home really cheap!