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    Johnny Ray's Smokehouse

    4.4 (31 reviews)
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    The hush puppies with tartar sauce were great. I forgot to take the picture until we were almost done with them.

    My wife and I tried Johnny Ray's Smokehouse based a recommendation from my uncle. We were glad we took the time to drive almost an hour to get there. The food, service and atmosphere were great. We had the hush puppy appetizer. They were great with their special tartar sauce. We had the brisket sandwich with white slaw on the side and home chips. We also had pulled pork sandwich with red slaw on the side and fries. The meals were great. Both styles of slaw were great. The atmosphere was also great with the feeling of being in an old house. Highly recommend this place.

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    Ed Z.

    Eddie Z here again.had 2 burgers that were both way overcooked. Shared some chic wings that were as well way overcooked.best part of lunch was my salad.

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    Matthew T.

    Johnny Ray's Smokehouse is a country smorgasbord of meats and sides. It's a culinary delight in comfortable farmhouse-feeling digs in Fallston. Everything we've eaten is fresh and filling, and the people are always nice. The food comes out quick too!

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    Lisa D.

    Great bbq and chicken sandwiches. Had a mishap with a missing item in our carryout order once & didn't discover til we got home 40 minutes away. Johnny Ray said they would make it right on our next visit & his manager did. We will definitely be back for more bbq.

    Chopped brisket sandwich, Cole slaw and fried potatoe chips
    David G.

    Fresh, tasty farm to table food. The chopped brisket sandwich was tasty and the portion size was great. I loved the strawberry cake too. Get there early to get a table and parking. Exceptionally friendly service.

    Slow smoked wet ribs, homemade chips, double breaded onion rings, with a side of hush puppies.

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    The food was wonderful and our waitress Nicole was awesome, she was very attentive. The atmosphere was good!

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    2 years ago

    The cowboy quesadillas are amazing!!! They definitely do not skimp on the meat and the sauce adds the best Smokey tangy sweetness!

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    2 years ago

    Love the food and service! This is now a family favorite restaurant for BBQ ribs and smoked wings!

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    Great food, service and ambiance. Our first visit, we were welcomed as old friends. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Service was great.

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    Food is awesome - good service - great location in Fallston, NC, ambiance is a historical house in Fallston, nc

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    Very nice people good food and service. They deliver to us working behind there place. Great people

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    3 years ago

    The best ribs on Friday night that I have ever had! Highly recommend this place! I love the atmosphere and music

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