King&#x27;s Restaurant

I absolutely love their brisket sandwich and whole fried okra. They create a unique dining…read moreexperience with all the pics of the family farm and the animals they raise. This is a family owned place with great service and is also a butchery. They also have pies and cakes which are very good. Stop in for lunch and get a one of a kind experience.

Ribs were fine, sauce smoky but plain, salad fresh. Overall acceptable but forgettable, a fair…read morethree-star dinner.

Beautiful meats at the Whiskey Pig Buthery

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Buy these! Really good eastern NC BBQ sauces...

Kings

3.6(196 reviews)

2.1 mi

I got the pulled pork bbq and the St. Louis stle ribs. Both were good the ribs were a bit…read moreovercooked making them tough. The bbq pulled pork was very good had a nice tender flavor and seasoning added flavor. Got it to go but the inside was no frills but nice. Lots of seating. Service was nice and friendly and food came out quickly.

Service was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was awesome. The music selection was a…read moreselection of the 80s.

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Our plates from the buffet.

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King's Restaurant

3.3(23 reviews)

1.6 mi

The food was great. Salad bar was very nice. The service was terrible. No one came to our table…read more They didn't tell us about the specials. They were practically taking our plates as soon as we finished. It was very close to closing time when we were there, but that's no excuse

URGENT MESSAGE: Kings Barbeque on Highway 70 in Kinston, NC…read more We had the most awful, disgusting and disrespectful experience at Kings Barbeque in Kinston, NC. What in the world is going on in NC? I ordered my meal and it was not hot and the ribs tasted old. I asked the server for a hot and fresh meal. She took it back and the next thing I know, a white man came to our table, he yelled at me and berated me. He told me "your food is hot", it is at 140 degree temperature"; and while walking away from the table, he yelled across the room and said "you are the only person in here that has a problem with the food". He then proceeded to taste the food on my plate and made one of the female black servers taste it to confirm that it was hot. Well, what happened next should be no surprise to anyone that knows my husband. He asked loudly to see the manager and was informed that that the white man who was at the table was the owner. My husband told him that he was disrespectful to me and that it was unnecessary and talked to him the way he talked to me. The owner told us "the customer is not always right". By that time, Ira was at the kitchen door and the unhinged owner got in Ira's space and Ira told him if he touched him, it would be a problem. He backed up and began mocking Ira because he couldn't handle Irra standing up to him. The manager tried to scare us off by saying that he was going to call the police which he did. He told the police that Ira was trying to physically assualt him which was a lie. We waited for the police to arrive and while they were talking to us, the owner came outside trying to flex again stated he wanted us banned from coming to the restaurant. I can not make this up! The rude, unprofessional and disgusting behavior was extreme and uncalled for. We will NEVER patronize Kings Barbeque ever again! We are how we allow people to treat us! It appeared that the owner has never or rarely had black man challenge his behavior. He was too comfortable with talking to us as black people like he was our "master". I think he will think twice about how he handles the next black person. I'm also sure that situation will be the talk of the town. The other patrons, who also happened to be white, were shaking their heads in disbelief at his behavior and confirmed to the police our story. We are headed back home to Maryland. Praying for safe travels! Whew! #boycott #Disquisting #whiteprivelegeonstage

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Can't go wrong with chicken gizzards and hush puppies

Murray's Bar-B-Que & Seafood

4.6(18 reviews)

11.2 mi

Buffet was great. Chicken and dumplings taste almost as good as my wife's. BBQ was good. First time…read morehere. I'll be back

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more

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Jessie Bell's Soul Food Restaurant

4.1(30 reviews)

Delicious home cooking. Very friendly staff. Jessie is a lovely human being. She really brings…read morethe sunshine to that place. They have a cult following in the Kinston. Definitely my top spot for lunch. I would highly recommend their fish stew and turkey wings.

The food is so good and I'm very particular about my soul food but let me tell you you will not be…read moredisappointed run don't walk but get there as soon as you can you will love it! The staff was pleasant and professional with a smile. I will definitely be back. I'm telling everybody!

Lunch out with friends

Smothered Pork Chops

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Morris Barbeque

4.9(18 reviews)

10.3 mi

As always great friendly people super service and the best bbq in the area right down to the fresh…read morebaked desserts I've added new menu picks but left the original for reminiscing

OMG!!! We were on vacation in NC, and were planning to drive from Greenville to an area west of…read moreBurgaw. So, I decided to look for unqique spots along the way and just by chance, found Morris BBQ. It's only open on Saturdays, and luck would have it, it was Saturday! I'll never forget coming around the corner along the highway and seeing Morris BBQ, with a crowd out in front. I love East Carolina BBQ, and Morris has the best I've ever had. They ship, so I'm planning on ordering some online once I get back to Oklahoma. A big thanks to the staff who were all amazingly friendly! I just love this place! ~David W.

Crowd to get takeout, but we found a spot inside without needing to wait. Staff is incredibly nice!

This was in the window right next to our table. Just had to take a pic.

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Ken's Grill

4.4(71 reviews)

9.0 mi

Simply great food! I call ahead and grab and go! The double…read morecheeseburger is one of my favorites

Small town country cooking. The food was delicious and the people were so nice with great service!read more

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Nice Sign.

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Ken's Grill, La Grange

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

I came here for a good meal and met Angelica! Outstanding customer service! She made sure my…read morefries were hot, the BBQ lived up as advertised and my tea overflowing. Had some great menu suggestions. Came out and talked to me. Great experience even with her crew that evening. I came back today to see if she was working. Not quite the experience,--she was not here. Nobody said nothing to me. I had to go get my own refills. I'd come back. Anyway, Angelica - wherever you are, thanks for taking care of me.

Great chicken and bbq pork. The staff provided courteous, Great service. Clean restaurant and clean…read morerestrooms

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Sugar Hill Pizzaria

4.4(64 reviews)

Always enjoy the friendly service and the food. I love their wings and fries. I get my wings…read moreregular or with sweet chilli sauce and they are always hot and fresh just like the fries. I love their New York style pizza as well. They always offer Parmesan cheese which I love on their pizza as well. They also have cheerwine which I absolutely love and is made right here in North Carolina. I definitely recommend this place for a great experience as they also have outside seating and serves cold beer.

Food was very good. We got the sweet chili wings and 4 slices of pizza. Wings were great. Pizza was…read moregood too. Order came out fast and the sitting area was very comfortable.

Chicken wings . I think she said sweet chili.

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The Counter at Chef & the Farmer

4.2(15 reviews)

Everything was delicious! However, she decided to close and the restaurant is no longer open…read more I'll miss eating there for lunch!

We've eaten a few times at Chef & the Farmer, enjoyed the Kitchen Bar experience, and were excited…read moreto try the latest iteration, The Counter. As always, Vivian does not disappoint. The Counter occupies what was once the private dining room at Chef & the Farmer. Decor is cool - bare brick, tin ceiling, polished cement floor, tables and chairs new but antiqued. An eclectic mix of music plays - a little too loud for my liking, but not so loud that we had to shout. Perhaps a dozen tables, plus a few on the sidewalk for when it warms up. The menu is simple, only a dozen or so choices. Some are old favorites, some new creations. A special of the day is offered. You order at the counter, and food is served at your table. You pick your table. We opted for an early dinner, arriving at 4PM on a Sunday. It was quiet in the restaurant, only us and and one other table. Service was good, but a little disjointed - one entrée arrived a full 5 minutes before the rest of the food. I tried shrimp and grits, the daily special. 6 shrimp, atop a bowl of cheddar grits, adorned with ground sausage, mushroom and roaster red pepper sauce. The shrimp are smoky; a crispy crunch to each one. Grits are creamy and perfect, complete with a few lumps. The sauce pulls it all together and adds the tiniest hint of heat. YUM! Also tried blueberry bbq chicken enchiladas. These are 3 to a serving; tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken prepared with Vivian's famous blueberry sauce. They're served in a shallow pool of poblano cream and topped with sliced radish, cilantro and cotijo. With a side of black beans. The chicken is the star.. it's moist, flavorful with the sweet/sour goodness of the blueberry sauce. Delish! Also tried a trio of sides - fried collards, hushpuppies and beets. The fried collards are a familiar favorite - deep fried collard leaves, crispy and salty. Hushpuppies are golf-ball sized, wonderfully crisp on the outside, moist and sweet on the inside. They're topped with apple & jalapeno preserves. Beets are served with slices of orange, topped with spiced and feta vinaigrette. To be honest, you could just order one of each of the sides (there are others) and that would be a meal! The counter offers wonderful food. Not quite the experience of a full sit-down meal (I really MISS Chef & the Farmer), but still - worth the drive to Kinston.

Command Central Kitchen.

Bmeele Sprouts, Spiced Peanuts, Goat Cheese, Honey Vinaigrette

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