Got takeout last night. Service was excellent and quick! Opted for the pulled pork and coleslaw. It all tasted great, but the pulled pork contained a lot of fat. Since I'm so picky, I would be better off making my own! It's a great establishment and probably some of the most reliable food on the beach. read more

During the Covid-19 shutdown , this business was gracious enough to provide dinners to out of work families and essential personnel. They always support the community and provide great BBQ. What a wonderful down home eats and atmosphere. read more

Delicious food, great service, amazing price. Will be back 100%! Stopped in the outer banks for vacation and stumbled upon this gem. Luckily it was a short walk away. Met with the owner, and was offered more than expected. The staff was unbelievably nice and considerate. The food was above and beyond expectations. I would give 10 stars if I could! read more

One of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to. They make North Carolina and the South proud. Everything was delicious. The pork, fried chicken, brisket, mac n cheese, slaw, potato salad, fried okra, and hush puppies. The fried chicken and okra were perfectly crunchy, the brisket rich and moist, and the slaw went perfectly with it. It was all perfect. It's also a fun place to eat. A nice, open environment with extremely friendly staff. And it's right by the beach! I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. read more

High Cotton BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Visited from Oklahoma and wanted some real North Carolina BBQ and got it! Was even recommended by a rival bbq joint! Great food and the smoked cabbage (seemed weird) was awesome!!! I even bought a shirt! Hit this place up if you are on the outer banks! read more

Low-key casual place for barbecue. We visited in the early off-season so the place was not busy and we were able to sit right away. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had barbecue pork with chicken while my husband got beef brisket with chicken. For sides, we had slaw, baked beans, and fries. Everything was delicious. It's like eating at a picnic: paper plates and checkerboard tablecloths. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

Great meal. Food was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere was clean and bright. Truly a family atmosphere with great NC BBQ

Great food. The owner is a super nice guy. Country Boy too. That helps with BBQ. BBQ Chicken is my favorite. MJ read more

Good Smoked Chicken. I loved the cole slaw! It's like my favorite kind that I've only ever gotten at 1 place! Cabbage was delicious as well. I didn't take photos, unfortunately. read more

We went here while on vacation. I'm originally from NC but don't live here anymore. I thought the bbq and brisket were both good but not exceptional. The fried okra was very good. And the collards were not good at all - they had A LOT of sugar in them. Where we are from, you slow cook them and let the caramelized onions provide the sweetness. These were so sugar-laden that I couldn't eat them. While I prefer Lexington BBQ, I would come back here if in the area. (If you ever make it to Winston-Salem or Greensboro, go to Little Richard's- now THAT'S exceptional BBQ!) The service here was very nice. People are super friendly and checked on us, engaging in conversation. read more

We ordered takeout. It was good. Pulled pork and ribs. Sides were good. Just wish the hushpuppies were homemade vs reheated frozen.

Back for more this year. Wow, even better than last year. Online ordering for take out was very easy and you can select your approximate pick up time. There's a dedicated part of restaurant for online order pick up. Our order was ready at the right time and service was friendly and efficient. Now, on to to food. Fried chicken was excellent, kids devoured Mac n cheese, potato salad still my favorite. Baked and green beans were very flavorful. I ordered too much food for our party of 10 but at least we have lunch for today. Ordered the chess pies, we ate the lemon one last night and it was a hit. So lemony and a nice was to end the meal. Saved the chocolate pecan for tonight. Definite highlight of our trip so far. read more

Underwhelming at best. Now this is not based on an experience or service it is strictly based on the food. Me and the family had a vast sampling of the menu. We tried: brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, fried chicken and of course the holy grail of NC Eastern NC Pulled Pork. (True Eastern NC BBQ is not pulled but chopped) We had fries, green beans, potato salad and Brunswick stew. Best thing was the fried chicken which was actually decent. Portions were large I will give them that. Ribs - dry Brisket - dry and flavorless Pulled pork - um it was pork and there was vinegar sauce that could be added I have had BBQ from Skylight Inn Ayden NC Parkers Greenville NC Q BBQ Richmond VA Capital Memphis TN Franklin's Austin TX Bojangles Cookout All of these are a definite improvement. Now I know bbq on the beach. I should just go get seafood. I did. Try Miller's it's fantastic. read more

We enjoyed the great customer service and helpful staff over the phone explaining the ordering process. Ultimately, we ended up ordering take out on the mobile app as the phone lines were constantly busy. The take out process was seamless. Our group of 7 ordered a variety of items, including the pulled chicken, brisket and two rib and 3 meat rib combos as well as the salad with pulled bbq chicken. Everyone enjoyed their food. The only item that was less than delicious to our tastes was the Brunswick Stew. We really enjoyed the hush puppies as well. It was a good experience and the food was tasty. read more

Well I'm not sure what happened to this place. I didn't even finish my Brisket Plate with Bacon Smoked Cabbage and Fries and I usually come close to licking the plate. The place was empty and the food came out fast but I'm thinking it's been hanging around the place for a while due to the dryness and lack of flavor overall. I'm a fan of leftovers, but I'm not sure what these were that were served to us. First off, why is the floor so sticky? Did someone mop the floor with sweet tea?! The following food line up for my Brisket Plate made me feel ill: The brisket was tough, had no flavor, and looked as if it came out of a slow cooker and not evidence or taste of being smoked. It had the texture of chuck roast and not brisket. Brisket should be moist, tender, and have a blast of flavor to it. This was more like wet jerky and the added sauce didn't help at all. Good BBQ doesn't need sauces. Smoking brisket the right way makes a nice bark, but this meat wasn't anywhere near that. The fries were overcooked, and were hard to eat. Nothing to really talk about here. The Smoked Cabbage, as my friend quoted, tasted like the smell of a bathroom. Once he told me that, I realized it myself. It was mush, had an odd funk to it, and didn't even look appetizing. This experience really hurt, as much as my stomach hurts now after trying to eat the food that was served to me. Our waitress didn't even ask how it was. If she would've asked, I would've gave her my honest opinion. I've bragged about this place to everyone that asks for BBQ recommendations. I've always told them to head south out of Hampton Roads for the best, but your flame has went out. I'm not sure if I'll be back after all of this. My buddy said he spotted a dead cockroach by the cash register when we paid to leave. Please step your game back up if you want to survive. read more

We were shocked how much styrofoam is used in this restaurant in this day and time. Pork plate with fries and baked beans was okay. The pulled chicken in their sauce was too pepper-y for me. Be advised. Coleslaw and fried okra was adequate. Someone needs a lesson on hush puppies... Wait staff was fine. read more

This barbecue joint is a must stop for my family when in the Outer Banks. Located in Kitty Hawk off 158 MM 2. The restaurant has become notorious in the four years, or so it has been operating for offering great tasting food, incredible pricing and charming hospitality for it's customers. The strip it's located in has a few shops including my favorite place to get doughnuts "Duck Donuts". I have been here often enough at different times of the season and have never had issue with finding a space to park. The exterior of the building is made of wood slats in keeping with the feel of the beach area homes. I think you find it inviting. A step inside probably surprise most guest as it is a large wide open space with light coming in from huge window above. The floors, tables and chairs are wood. The walls are paneled in knotty pine The restrooms are to the back right as you walk in and a small retail store is in an area elevated to the left. Checkout is in the front. So now that you have a lay of the land lets talk about their menu. They offer a smaller menu with main entrees of brisket, chicken, ribs and pulled pork. Surprisingly as much as I come here I have not had everything and focused on the two entrees I like the most, the brisket and fried chicken. The sides as I recall are green beans, french fries, cabbage, cole slaw, dumplings, baked beans Brunswick Stew and apple sauce. Some other reviewers had taken pics of fried okra, I don't recall seeing that on the menu. The sides that I most often get are the fries, green beans and hush puppies. On my last visit we had a large party of twelve. Owner Will accommodated us all nicely in a large center table that made me feel like we were holding court. The tables in the dining room are spread out enough that you do not feel like your on top of each other which is refreshing. Our waiter was on top of us quickly and broke down the different groups so the checks could be split four ways. No rolling of eyes etc. when asked to do this. Drink orders were taken and in a flash he was back with everyone's beverages at the same time and had two hush puppy baskets for the tables. I ordered my usual brisket platter with side of green beans and french fries.. Wife pulled pork with green beans slaw. The kids ordered the children's fried chicken. From experience we know that the kids meal is huge and enough to feed an adult. The ordering is done on iPad's and if you have a really good waiter like we did they dance all over it so quick your head will spin. A table of twelve had orders placed in minutes. With this system mistakes are almost completely neutralized in the kitchen. It did not take long with four children at the table to have the delicious hush puppies incinerated. When warm they are really yummy, when cold meh! Our food was at the table in less than fifteen minutes. However, instead of knowing where they all went they had to call the dishes out which should be improved. I enjoyed another great brisket platter, although fries were strangely over done, no biggie. I heard no complaints from anyone at the table on taste, or accuracy of order. I sampled some cabbage for the first time and found it really tasty, so don't knock it til you try it. Drinks were refilled promptly at all times and service remained friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The kids are always excited to finish so they can get a moon pie desert which is always devoured on the spot. I have never bought anything from their retail area, but have looked around. An assortment of in house bbq sauces, peanuts, shirts and other items are for sale. There sauces are very good, but the best I have ever had no. High Cotton offers event catering and I believe it must be a big part of their business based on the trailers housed to the side. As well they partner with community organization often which is a win/win for both. On this day checkout was very smooth, even with a large group. The total for my family was around $40 with tip which is an amazing value. The consistency has been spot on for years with High Cotton, I see no reason to not continue to keep it in my must stops when making the trip down to OBX. Keep in mind only on season do they open on Sunday's. read more

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My fam really loved this place. Good ribs and brisket. Check this place out if you're craving bbq.

Wow, my opinion of the food this place serves goes up every time I eat here. Wednesday was no exception. The BBQ Pork is exceptional - tender, moist, and smoky. The Fried Chicken is nearly as good as the pork, fried to perfection. The Pork/Fried Chicken Como with 2 sides goes for $13.99, and the portions are very, very nice. Fried Okra is also nice. The Texas style Beef Brisket (Plate with 2 sides for $12.99) is outstanding as well - very tender, but not the least bit mushy. The service is also outstanding, and time out of the kitchen is very fast. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We ordered take out since there is no i person dining available at this time. Staff on the phone was super friendly and when I went to pick up I was greeted with the same positive attitude. Food was amazing too. We had the pulled pork, brisket and chicken. All of the meats were smoky and juicy. I got two extra sauces for each dish but I would maybe get one more next time because the sauces were excellent too. Sides hit the spot as well. Great French fries,!crispy and salty, Mac and cheese was delicious and the beans were flavorful too. Hush puppies were an added bonus to the meal and we used a little butter on them and thought they were great. They also asked me if I was bringing him food for a kid (I was) and they threw in a cookie for him. I felt very safe and the place looked extremely clean. Well done all around. read more

Awesome bbq place...easy ordering online with great variety of meats. Ordered the rib combo which was very good. They provide sauces on the side for dipping. Fried okra were amazingly crisp! read more

High Cotton BBQ - Rib Combo Plates Rib Triple with pulled pork, smoked chicken, beans and fried okra! - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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After visiting the Wright Brothers Memorial our family decided to stop here based off of the positive reviews and the proximity to the attraction. Service is limited to take out due to the pandemic but we didn't mind having a car picnic. There were outdoor tables that were pet friendly but it was very windy (no wonder Wilbur and Orville Wright chose Kitty Hawk to fly their prototype!) so we opted for the shelter of our car. The ordering process was quick and I appreciate that the employee double checked our to-go boxes to ensure we all had the right meat/side combo because we all opted to try something different. My one complaint on the service was that there were customers who entered without a mask and they were not told to comply with masking. Thankfully there is no indoor dining... Anyways, on to the food. They did not have macaroni and cheese as an option during this time of year but it was listed on their website/menu. Kinda annoying but not a huge deal. Here's the good: smoked chicken (delish!), fried chicken, brisket, coleslaw, and collar greens. The rest were middle of the road: pulled pork, ribs, and green beans. Do yourself the favor of not ordering the french fries - my air fried frozen fries at home are better - and the hushpuppies I believe come free with the meal but are not worth the calories. All in all, we were satisfied with this spot for lunch but wouldn't make a point to go back in the future. read more

Holy wow! I was a little hesitant in getting BBQ here but I was so wrong. We ordered to go and when we went to pick up, the place was jamming. We ordered one of the group packages which came with fried chicken, hush puppies, Mac and cheese, ribs, pulled pork, green beans, baked beans, and cole slaw. The star of the show was hands down the fried chicken. I'm not typically huge on fried chicken and I was blown away. It was perfectly crunchy but the skin also fell right off the chicken and bone which I love. I'm not sure what recipe they use or how they do it but I would love to know. The chicken was cooked to absolute perfection as well. My next favorites were definitely the hush puppies (can't go wrong with those they are delicious) and the baked beans. They mix in some of their meat with the baked beans and it is to die for. There is just so much flavor packed in to every forkful. The mac and cheese was so gooey and cheesy too! I've had Mac and cheese at many BBQ restaurants that I would gladly pass on (and I LOVE Mac and cheese), but this place I would honestly order just a tub of Mac and cheese by itself. The ribs were perfectly smothered in sauce and fell right off the bone too! I wasn't a huge fan of the pulled pork, it wasn't as flavorful as the other meats and sides. The restaurant does however give you a pack of 12 rolls to go along with the meal which is very clever and so convenient! All I can really say is hands down this place knows how to BBQ and I would recommend coming here if you want some amazing food! read more

High Cotton BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Brisket like you Dream about, and melt in your mouth good. Let me tell you that I loved this place. The Service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Our drinks were refilled at least five times by our server. The Ribs were fall off the bone tender and the Pulled Pork simply rocked my world. The BBQ sauce has the vinegary tang of a real NC Sauce. This is a great place for families wandering in from the Beach. read more

Food was well priced and portions were amazing! We went at open so we were one of 3 there and service was excellent. Typical bbq place but the atmosphere was amazing! read more

Sorry but this was not real NC BBQ or anywhere BBQ. Pre ordered the 2 meats plate. Smoked dark meat chicken and brisket. smoked chicken had no smell. taste or texture of a smoke chicken. Just a baked chicken with BBQ sauce on top. The brisket was super dry, all flat, but the meat was not juicy pull apart texture you expect in good BBQ, they covered it up with a BBQ sauce which did not help. the sides were mac and cheese which was the 2 star I gave this review. it was good. now the apple sauce was just plain jar sauce. but what I find is. you do not mix 2 wet sides in a to-go container. by time you are handed the container and drive back to where you are staying the BBQ sauce was mixed in with the apple sauce. that is a no-no. there is no dine in so no comment on service. same with the ambiance. it's always good to try different places but do not go here. Respectfully submitted, the Yankee BBQ master read more

We vacationed in Duck and wanted to get some great BBQ. High Cotton is where it's at! The family meal was gigantic, and so, so tasty. The kids ate the ribs right up and the staff even threw in some free moon pies when I mentioned the kids asked about them. The fried chicken was some of the best I've tasted anywhere. Happy we trusted the reviews on High Cotton and we'll be back next time we hit up OBX. read more

Meat didn't have a lot of flavor definitely say yes to more sauce on the side nothing spectacular especially for a place that just does bbq read more

High Cotton BBQ - Brisket Sandwich Plate with Mac and cheese and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Ten stars for some absolutely amazing pulled pork! We picked up some dinner here while on our OBX vacation. We also ordered beef brisket and coleslaw. The pork was so good! It was well seasoned but not salty. The barbecue and vinegar sauces that they provided enhanced the flavor, but honestly, I just ate the pork plain, it was that good. The brisket was also nicely seasoned and very tender. The coleslaw was average but did complement the meats. The service was friendly and even though there was a line, the wait wasn't too long (and thankfully everyone was wearing a mask). We picked up a couple quarts to take home and made some carnitas tacos with one of them. I wish we had taken home a gallon... oh well, next time! read more

Do yourself a favor. Grab a can of their High Cotton peanuts. Oh my! They are only $9.99 and come in 3 flavors. We buy extra to bring back to Delaware on each visit. read more

Great food and service owned by one of the best guys on the beach. Highly recommend! My favorite is the barbecue sandwich with coleslaw, of course, the brisket is phenomenal as well. read more

DH drove down from Corolla to pick up some BBQ for us to have for dinner. As a treat he ordered some hush puppies to eat as a snack. They were premade which I thought was odd. He said they were over cooked crunchy with some flavor. We ordered the brisket, beans and slaw. The brisket was similar to pot roast. Over cooked chunks of meat. No smoke ring or bark. The beans were nondescript. Don't bother. Did like the dressing on the crisp chopped cabbage slaw. So we won't be back. read more

This is one of our must-visit locations when we're in the Outer Banks. The prices are reasonable and the servings are plentiful. Even better with the coupon that's easy to come by. The staff is always super friendly and attentive. We always get the ribs and then mix and match the other sides. The fried chicken is awesome too. read more

High Cotton BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Outstanding food for a great price. I ordered the combo plate and was overwhelmed with food. Pulled pork was amazing along with the chicken. The Mac and cheese was done right and was worth stuffing myself. 2 thumbs up! Wait staff and manager were extremely nice and welcoming. read more

This barbecue restaurant is amazing! The service was great and VERY fast, which made my growling stomach very happy. I had the brisket sandwich, fries, 'chicken and/in a pastry', and hush puppies. The brisket was very moist and the sauce that came with it made it so savory. The hush puppies were amazing and the Country Crock honey butter spread went well with them. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the chicken and a pastry, the dish itself was tasty; however, the consistency/texture wasn't my favorite, it was just a bit soupy, which wasn't what I was expecting. If you're considering eating here you should definitely give it a shot, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the moon pie on the way out! read more

High Cotton BBQ - Brisket Sandwich Plate, French Fries, Chicken and a Pastry - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Wow! Just thinking about this place makes me hungry. Awesome southern food and nice, reasonably priced to go packages for the whole family! I love that they offer 1/2 sweet tea in addition to sweet and unsweetened. Their bbq, buns, and slaw are amazing and their attitude is even better. I'm always greeted with a smile and they even offer to help me take my food to the car! read more

Got carryout since there's no dine-in option with covid. Ordered fried chicken meal which is a half chicken with macaroni & cheese, hush puppies, and fried okra. Food was a little overcooked by the time I got back to eat it, but was still good. Hush puppies are really good with the honey butter. Mac & cheese was good too, but a pretty small portion compared to the ton of fried okra I got. The chicken is very tasty, not overly salty although the breast was a little dry/bland; something hot sauce takes care of. read more

Great good! Reasonably priced. The service was prompt and friendly. This was conveniently across the street from our hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk. It was the first place we went to eat and the best place we experienced on our trip. Highly recommend! read more

High Cotton BBQ - Fried chicken (requested all dark) with Mac and cheese and coke slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Ordered their family meal . Whole fried chicken was very good moist and crunchy . Ribs were good too came with two sauces . Hush puppies were not that great . Pulled pork was very good . Only thing with pick up not enough sauces . Didn't much care for the vinegar sauce . Ribs were thin not much meat . read more

Total flashback from high school lunch food. Service was good though Paper plates and caned green beans read more