Definitely recommend! The staff is super nice! We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door…read more The menu is on the wall. They offer specials as well. Our order was taken and food prepared as we moved down the line towards the cashier. The food was absolutely delicious! The jumbo smoked wings were the BEST wings I've had in a long time. So good that we ordered wings to go as well. The turkey sandwich with slaw and pickles was really good! I usually don't eat slaw but it was good.The thick slices of turkey were juicy! We were surprised to see a bologna sandwich on the menu and had to order it.. and WOW.. it was delicious! A bologna sandwich with mustard, slaw, chili and onions.. The gouda Mac n cheese..DELISH! They offer an array of delicious sauces. This establishment is pretty big, it was nice and clean, including the bathroom. They also have a bar.

New to the area, went on the hunt for some good BBQ and came across their profile here on Yelp and…read morethought I would give them a try. Since, I've been back a couple more times. The restaurant looks new and it's very clean and organized. The staff are super helpful and friendly. You can actually smell the smokers from outside when you pull up and that's a great sign to me that the meats will have that delicious Smokey flavor. I have tried their Brisket, Jalapeño Smoked Sausage, Pulled Pork and Smoked Turkey. All of their meats are delicious and have great flavor, and I highly recommend the Brisket. Their sides aren't bad either. I've tried the Mac n Cheese, Baked Beans, Greens and Coleslaw. I enjoyed them all but I think the Baked Beans need more meat and BBQ sauce in them IMO. Their sauces are especially yummy. Try all of them and pick your favorite. I would recommend this restaurant to any visitors in town who are wanting good BBQ.

Henry James Bar B Que is serving excellent Lexington-style barbecue, so just ignore the 1980s decor…read moreas it adds to the charm and I'm sure keeps the prices down. We tried a chopped plate and a coarse-chopped plate, both with red slaw and fries. We also received a small tray of excellent hushpuppies that were hot and obviously right out of the fryer. I received a very large serving of finely chopped, moist, and flavorful pork. It was excellent and a great value, given the serving size. My dining companion received an even larger serving of the coarse chopped pork. I got to try a bite, but I preferred the chopped pork. The red slaw was finely chopped and very tasty. It was somewhat tame compared to other variations of red slaw that definitely have a little kick, like at Whispering Pines in Albemarle. The crinkle-cut fries were not quite hot and moderately crispy but were upstaged by the rest of the meal. It's all counter service at Henry James, but everyone was very friendly and genuinely trying to provide great customer service. When I look at the quality of the food, the large portions, and the incredibly reasonable prices, Henry James Bar B Que is a winner. Highly recommended!

I got my takeout lunch today because they looked great. A little quiet, arriving just after opening…read moretime and with only one couple sitting at a table. They have an organized system of queueing around the outside, placing your order and then paying for it. I don't know if they do table service - I didn't ask. A large platter of pulled pork with cole slaw came with a bunch of hush puppies. Yes, I ate one of them and it was great. Though it would have been better with some butter. As for the barbecue, it was quite good. Certainly plenty of it though I found it a little salty and needing the sauce just a bit. Not great, but very good. I enjoyed it. The cole slaw was nicely chopped and very moist. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and would get lunch from Henry James again. [Review 15003 overall, 505 of 2021, number 2865 in North Carolina.]

Was invited here with a group of folks as a place to go to for great BBQ…read more From the moment I stepped in the door it felt like chaos, disorganization and kind of stale with a bunch of staff running around like chickens with their heads cut off. I ordered the chopped pork bbq plate which came with coleslaw, hush puppies, fries and a sweet tea. The person across the table from me stated they smoke their meat there and it's always good. My food didn't reflect the hype...at all. The pork tasted like a pork roast had been roasted in the oven in water without any seasoning, then chopped up and put on a plate with some bbq sauce that was also lacking flavor. The coleslaw was flavorless. The fries were edible, frozen crinkle fries. The hush puppies had zero flavor. The sweet tea was the star of the show. I didn't say a word because the locals seem to love it. But if you are accustomed to having good BBQ, you know when it's not good. I cannot recommend.

Very sorry to see it go. The hush puppies were the best I have ever had. The service was excellent…read more I will miss them.

First off the service and hospitality is phenomenal from the start. Could not have better people…read more You feel right at home. Great little dive bar atmosphere with zero pretentiousness. Had the wings they were incredible saw someone eating the pizza and it looked amazing. Prices were really good but again and I can't understate the CHEERS atmosphere in this place

We appreciate a place informed about food allergies! We had a few different things: hot Italian…read moresub, cheeseburger and spinach dip. We rated the cheeseburger and dip as pretty good. The Italian was just ok due to the ham being thick sliced and being honey ham which isn't what we usually expect on an Italian. Overall though pretty good and thanks to our nice server.

The restaurant was clean and inviting. The waitress was very attentive and nice. I had chicken gyro…read moreplate. Was very good and tasty! Came with fries and Greek salad. Salad Dressing was wonderful. My sister ordered a Stromboli and hot wings. She was very pleased with her food as well. I brought back a cheeseburger and hot chips for my husband and he said it was all very good!!! I definitely recommend this gem and will be returning!!!

First time there with local friends. Portions are small…read more Ordered Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy & greens and cornbread . Told the server I wanted lots of gravy on the potatoes and the meat. Got None on the meat and everything was not hot. Meat was mostly fillers and dry. Service was good. No need to go back.

Well, I didn't have a great experience here yesterday, sadly, I had to drive over an hour for a DMV…read moreappointment, so I looked online and this place was highly rated. I had already chosen my "carved turkey Reuben sandwich", yum, when I first went at around 12:30-the line was out the door, so went to my appointment, hoping I could get back by the 230 close time. Returned at about 215 yay, and happily walked right up to the counter to order my lunch, when I was told they were out of carved turkey (the way the server explained it sounded like an ingredient in the Reuben was out, not the actual turkey. I asked if the "simple turkey sandwich" had carved turkey, and I was told no, it was deli meat-deli meat is so processed and unhealthy. I was super disappointed. So I opted for a Smashburger after asking how they liked it and she said it was "delicious". Well, it's not a Smashburger. It's a double burger on a nothing special bun. I was going to take the bun off and eat it with a knife and fork, and I was looking for those yummy crispy edges on a authentic Smashburger. They didn't exist. This was a double cheeseburger with very thick patties. I think they were grass fed so kudos to them for that,, but it was incredibly dry sadly, and when I saw that the bun had been toasted with butter, I put it back on and had a couple more bites, but was super disappointed-and trust me nobody loves a great cheeseburger more than I but now I love smash burgers as well!. I also ordered the Orzo cucumber and feta salad (as well as the french fries) on the side and while it was OK, it was nothing special. French fries were just meh. After all the stellar reviews I had I was very surprised that they would make a double cheeseburger and call it a Smash-burger-I wish these restaurants would stop doing that, it's misleading, other restaurants do this too. And for the money I spent, I should've just gone to Shake shack! I DO think it's worth a second chance, and I will say everybody there was very kind on the Service level and it's an adorable, really beautiful spot and vibe ! I strolled around and looked at the merchandise afterwards. So hopefully I'll be back but just super disappointed I didn't have a nice meal and left hungry.

Ok friends. This is my shortest review in history. What I'm about to say tells it all…read more THE TABLE I hope you understand. No pictures.

We stopped here on the way to the zoo on a misty Monday morning and we were welcomed into a warm…read moreand sunny place. The restaurant was very clean and inviting as well as welcoming service. The menu is simple and straightforward so we had a couple of omelets and coffee. I had a biscuit with gravy for my side and Schweey had the hash browns Every thing was delivered quickly and perfectly prepared.

Wow-such a lovely surprise. After opting out of dining downtown we came across this tiny diner off…read morethe beaten path. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by abundantly welcoming and friendly staff. The diner is clean and well put together with 2 dining areas and a counter bar. We ordered breakfast essentials (eggs, pancake, biscuit and gravy) and the food came out piping hot within a matter of minutes. The server was very accommodating. The tea was great and so was the food, for less than $20 at that! There were lots of advertisements around on the table and cups which was a little distracting but overall it was such a good experience. The manager (maybe owner) gave both my children a candy treat when we left. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Bar food done right…read more Wife had a bacon cheeseburger and I had a fried chicken salad. The food was good and taste. Restaurant had typical bar atmosphere and was surprisingly clean. Thr only real improvement needed was the staff. The waitress was not very attractive and we had to flag her done when we needed something.

Excellent spot for live music and just a kickback spot with pool tables available. Usually have…read moregood drink specials and the food is solid as well.

The food was amazing! the service was top notch! The ambiance was perfect for breakfast.read more

Would love to tell you about the food but we never got to order anything but water…read more Seated quickly hostess was very friendly waited about 10 mins and a girl came over and asked what we want to drink. No hi hello just direct to the point. Asked about the drink included that was on the specials and was told rudely no it's after 3 it needs to be wiped off the board Brought back our waters. We tried to order then but she walked away. We called after her but she kept going. She went and loaded up a tray of food for another server. Then started bagging up to-go orders We were left to wonder was she really our waitress or just helping someone else? Was at least 10-15 more mins no one else came and she was still bagging to-go so we left We tried

I have never been treated so badly as a customer at a locally owned establishment…read more I ordered a Double Cheeseburger "Carolina Style" with Onion Rings and a sweet tea. The person taking the order asks "what size?" I repeated my order, the dbl cheeseburger Carolina style. She asks, "what toppings?" I say, Chili, slaw, mustard and onions. She says back something but I couldn't understand what she was saying but I heard her say "pineapple". So I repeated the toppings again. She wraps uo the order and I get my food and head home. When I open the cheeseburger, it's just a soggy mess and I see pineapple chunks. I don't understand how pineapple got into the equation but pineapple is what she was determined to give me. I drive back to the restaurant and at the window, the same girl (tattoos all over with pimple patches on her face) who gave me the order greeted me. I said, my order was prepared incorrectly with pineapple on the burger but that's not what I ordered. She says, "You said pineapple". I said, "No, I ordered "Carolina Style and repeated the toppings three times." She grabs the bag and says "you don't need to have an attitude". I said, "I don't have an attitude, I would just like it remade". She says, "that's not a problem, we were gonna remake it for you but you dont have to have an attitude!" The window closes and as I sat there waiting, I call the restaurant and ask to speak to the manager. The woman they put on the phone asks how can she help. I tell her I'm in the drive thru returning an order where pineapple was put on the burger and she interrupts me stating she was the one who took my order and that I had said pineapple and that she is remaking the order herself and it will be a few minutes. I tried to let her know about the conversation with the girl at the window and how she told me I have an attitude. The manager repeats herself again stating the order is being remade and it will be out soon. I thanked her and just waited on the food. A different girl hands me the bag. I check it and they still didn't get it right, leaving off the mustard but at this point I'm not going to say anything in fear of how I'd be treated. So I went home and the more I thought about it, thought these unprofessional types probably spit in my food so I just threw the burger away. The onion rings were dripping in grease and the batter was falling off and they were just soggy fried onions soaked in grease. I will never spend another penny here and after reading other reviews, it sounds like a common issue. My advice: Maybe you need to get a new intercom/speaker/microphone system so people can hear orders correctly and spend some time training your staff on professionalism, customer service and quality.

It had been a while since I last visited this little, take out only spot, and since I stopped in at…read moreDairi-o just 2 blocks up W. Dixie, I popped in here for a hot dog, a real favorite here. And it was every bit as good as I remembered, and just as messy. Between Dixie Express' hot dog and Dairi-o's Chili Bean Soup I was having a very good day!