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    Joe's Barbecue Kitchen

    3.9 (37 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    N G.

    Best bbq hands down. I had the chance to visit Joes today and it has been awhile but taste the same as when I was a kid. I got the ladies plate with the fries and hush puppies.

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    In town for a night visiting family. Looked around and knowing my boyfriend is a pulled pork connoisseur, we decided to try this place. We only ordered takeout, but the employees were suuuuuper nice and accommodating, especially since we are staying at a hotel. The pulled pork is moist and tastes just like you'd expect for North Carolina! The hush puppies are fantastic, and loved the coleslaw! Everything was packaged nice, and everything came out warm/cold just like you'd expect. If you're anywhere near here, get your butt here for some a** kickin food!

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    Brent F.

    If you have time to get off the beaten track, this is a great local find. Was driving 74 to St James and stopped for Joes. Great local place, friendly staff and on Friday and Saturday a great buffet. Ribs were amazing as was the Brunswick stew. But I'd go back for the homemade cracklins! Unbelievable. And, this place hits my rule for signage: pigs in chef hats = great Q!

    Nicole K.

    I've been eating here my entire life. Literally. Entire. Life. Came back after 3-4 years of not coming and the entire place has changed. The food is not the same. The service is not the same. Got my usually Brunswick stew plate with bbq and slaw and hush puppies. Brunswick stew is garbage. No flavor at all. The bbq is basic. The hush puppies cold and bland. The slaw... oh the slaw. Still the same somehow. Delicious as always. The little blonde haired older waitress was super rude and the vinegar sauce they leave on the table, the bottle and lids need to be washed. They're disgusting! Rushed here while in town for a family emergency. So disappointed!

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    Kimberly T.

    Back on my home turf! I know that I'm home! Joe's is the place to go if you want the best eastern barbeque. People come from all over the place to eat here. The establishment has been around for as long as I can even remember. They were originally located 701 buisness /south madison street. In the last several years, it's expanded and moved into it's current location( Hwy 130 South Whiteville/ Behind Lowes Home improvement). Joe's is well known for their NC style (vinegar based) BBQ. It is absolutly out of this world! Maybe I'm a bit biased, considering, I grew up eating Joes.Their Buffett is also excellent! You will find southern fried chicken, fried cat fish,fried shrimp,fat back,stew beef,ect.....And desserts! The Buffett is awesome!. The service is second to none in town.The waitresses are cheerful! This atmosphere make Joe's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. My personal favorite -- BBQ!!! Second to that is their crunchy fried chicken & thin crispy fried squash. I choose the ladies size barbeque,slaw,and fried sweet potato fries. If I knew that the Buffett was going on tonight,I would have been all over It! I would have eaten way to much! I am proud to have come from a small town with good ole southern cooking!

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    6 months ago

    Love the place, but no buffet on Sunday more or less they changed it I was in high school

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    1 year ago

    Great customer service and great food! You will never have to wait for a refill! The peach cobbler is a must try.

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    2 years ago

    The food is very tasty; service is wonderful; and the ambiance is relaxing. Finally, it is a place to get a good meal.

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    2 years ago

    Great fried chicken, friendly Staff, great Atmosphäre for dining in, plenty of room to have a nice dinner

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    12 years ago

    Awesome food. Great service. Great Carolina style barbecue. I would totally come here again.

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    9 years ago

    Barbecue had no flavor and neither did the fries, me being on chemo I was going to blame it on that but my wife said the same thing.

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    9 years ago

    Good food & good BBQ, but no BBQ on lunch buffet? And no mention of no BBQ on buffet when ordering in. ????

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    10 years ago

    Comfortable family atmosphere with down-home, friendly service. Delicious Carolina bar-b-que and fixins.

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