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    J's Place

    5.0 (1 review)

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    The Redneck BBQ Lab

    The Redneck BBQ Lab

    3.7
    (18 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    That Brisket Meatloaf is FANTASTIC! My green beans and potato salad were excellent also. So many…read moreplaces make their potato salad really bland, but this place does it right. The service was awesome and the restaurant setting was very nice. I truly enjoyed both my meal and my time here.

    Before I share my thoughts on this restaurant, it's important to note that just 2 1/2 weeks before…read moredining here, I spent time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That means the competition for this establishment, at least in my mind, is some of the best--places like Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth and Terry Black's Barbecue in Dallas. This restaurant advertises itself as serving "proven, winning competition barbecue." Having recently eaten at Terry Black's--a proven, award-winning establishment--I can't help but draw some comparisons. At Terry Black's, the pits are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that the barbecue is as fresh as possible. Here, while the staff takes noticeable steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just didn't feel like they lived up to that "award-winning" standard. Ambiance and Staff: The interior is neat and clean--exactly what you'd expect from a newly opened restaurant. The staff was exceptional. Everyone I spoke with was kind, helpful, and eager to provide a good customer experience. It's clear they are putting in the effort to make guests feel welcome. That being said, the restaurant is still in its early days, and you can tell they're ironing out some operational kinks. I imagine that in a few weeks, most customers won't notice these small bumps. The Food: This is where things get a little disappointing. I had high hopes for the brisket and beef rib, but unfortunately, neither lived up to my expectations. To be fair, I am comparing them to award-winning Texas establishments, which sets a high bar. Still, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the flavors. The brisket lacked the bold, smoky taste that defines great barbecue, and the beef rib didn't have the consistency or texture I expected from a place claiming to be competition-level. The sides were average. For example, the collard greens didn't compare to the ones I had at another local restaurant the night before. The jalapeño mac and cheese was decent--I could see and taste the jalapeño, but it didn't stand out as memorable. The cornbread was probably the best item I had, but even that was good, not great. As for the sauces, I tried two of the three (not the Carolina style). They were both good, with subtle differences that I appreciated, but they didn't elevate the meal in any significant way. Overall Thoughts: This place faces stiff competition, both locally and in my own mind, given my recent Texas barbecue experiences. For ambiance, they earn a solid 4 out of 5. For customer service, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff deserve a 5 out of 5. But when it comes to food taste and quality, it just didn't meet the expectations I had--especially considering the hype and the claim of being "proven, winning competition barbecue." Compared to places like Terry Black's, where the pits are running 24/7 to ensure fresh barbecue, this establishment didn't deliver the same level of freshness or flavor. While I can tell they are taking steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just weren't award-winning in my opinion. With time and refinement, I think they could improve, but as of now, the food didn't live up to the hype.

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    Paul's Place Famous Hotdogs

    Paul's Place Famous Hotdogs

    4.0
    (90 reviews)
    75.0 mi
    $

    The hotdogs were great! It's a very small menu but what they offer is delicious! The food came out…read morenice and quick and it was perfect. It's also insanely affordable making it easy to go back for seconds- which you definitely will! Highly recommend!

    I was looking for a hot dog in downtown Wilmington when this place popped up on my search. I was…read morepleased to discover it was about a 15 minute drive away. Worth it! I'm always impressed by a standalone hot dog place. When I finally arrived to the location, I was shocked at how big the building was. And, for a Sunday mid afternoon, there were so many cars there! Some families were dining inside, some outside on the picnic tables, and many Just sitting and eating in their cars. My kind of place! Very casual and low-key. I went inside and ordered three hotdogs. Two for myself and one for my own dog who came with me. His hot dog was playing. Mine came with chili and slaw on one and Paul's famous relish on another. I also ordered a side of fries and a fountain drink. I was shocked when they told me my order total was less than $12. My food was bagged up for me ready to go before I even handed them my card. Food was good. Nothing out of this world. Definitely not a gourmet hotdog. The hotdogs are boiled and soft, not grilled. Overall, my impressions are that this is a staple in Rocky Point. A great stop for a quick and cheap meal. Cute. FYI - They also seemed to have other sandwich items like chips, grilled cheese, ham, sandwich, etc.

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    El's Drive-In

    El's Drive-In

    4.0
    (260 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $

    I'm giving it 5 stars because the hushpuppies were mostly good. There is a BIG PROBLEM here. And…read moreit's NOT the food persay. It's HOW THEY COOK IT. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR OIL I could taste what you cooked 10 years ago. Idk if your supposed to use the same grease for seafood AND fried chicken, but, apparently, that's what's happening. I would suggest one dedicated fryer for seafood. You may be able to get by with frying the hushpuppies in the seafood fryer, and use a dedicated fryer for chicken and fries and onion rings. I'm not that hard to please, but, the first thing I bit into buy lbit into was a hushpuppy that tasted weird, then I decided it test like fries chicken. So did the oysters andcthe shrimp. I couldn't even eat the onion rings, the taste was too awful. I'm SORRY to write this. I hate that I had to. I drove from almost Greenville NC, and was salivating all the way. I wanted it to be good so badly. I wasn't even upset about the $50 I wasted on it. Just PLEASE, try the frying deal. Let us know on Facebook when you do, and I'll come back. Thanks. Sorry for the typo's. Apparently yelp needs help as well

    This is a truly old fashioned drive in! A large paved lot in front of a small building. The car…read morehop comes out to your car to take your order and then delivers your food in bags when it's ready! We ordered a shrimp burger and a super hamburger(special toppings) with an order of fries and one of the hush puppies. Order was quick and the food was hot and delicious! The hush puppies were not like others you normally get - they were long and plump! Almost like rolled tubes! They were delicious. Both sandwiches were very good and cooked just right. My burger came with slaw but it was not like any slaw I've had. Somewhat sweet but no mayonnaise! I'll be looking online for this recipe. Overall great drive in food at a good price. We will be back again this week!

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