Sunny skies, great food, and watching planes take off and land right in front of you? This unique spot was definitely worth the short drive from the Raleigh area on a warm Sunday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait to sit outside - this place is POPULAR! But it was worth those few extra minutes for front row seats of the action on the tarmac below. We arrived during their lunchtime buffet hours, although you can also order from their regular menu. I'm not usually a buffet person, but since I wanted to try a little bit of everything it was definitely the way to go. For $18 I got some ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken. Not to mention, a side of their delish cornbread, and a scoop of two of my Southern faves: mac & cheese and collard greens. Sadly, I was too full of the deliciousness to make a second trip, but if I had it would have been for a heaping pile of mashed potatoes and a generous scoop of their homemade peach cobbler. If you like airplanes and BBQ, add this to your list for your next visit to the area. They also have a full bar, though on this hot day we were happy with bottomless refills of their refreshing sweet tea. read more

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Amazing food and service!!! The hostess' and our server were so kind and attentive. There's a wait if you sit outside (on a weekend 5pm) but it was worth it because we loved the view and they had a good amount of outside seating. We chose to get menus instead of the buffet and the pulled pork sandwich was so good and a really good size. The fries were seasoned so well!! I wish the brisket sandwich was bigger but it was good nonetheless and the hush puppies were very good. read more

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Over 55? They have a great senior discount and volunteered it. Friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is on the third floor overlooking the runway. Warmer weather would allow outside dining with spectacular views. You could go just for cocktails. Full service bar. There's a regular menu and the choice of a buffet at lunch and dinner. On Fridays, fried shrimp is on the buffet, along with pulled pork, fried and baked chicken, delicious ribs, corn, green beans, collards, hush puppies, and great mac and cheese. There is also a cold bar--salad bar and banana pudding. That a hot peach cobbler were yummy dessert choices. We will return when the days are longer and we can see the runway better. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Salad bar - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The general setting of this restaurant w/ the option of outdoor seating makes visiting this location well worth it! I usually avoid buffets as I tend to overdo it and make myself miserable while trying to cram everything in sight that looks appetizingly pleasing, but I figure; visit a new spot and like everything else worth enjoying; consume in moderation to avoid mishap! My date and I went in to enjoy the buffet on a Tuesday evening in which they had tacos as the hightlight dish! We both had the Mac n cheese, ribs, peach cobbler, baked beans! The ribs and peach cobbler were my favorites thus far! We ordered a Mimosa flight, a Top gun, Corona and water to rinse it all down! This was the 1st visit but definitely not the last as Wednesday(wings) and Saturday(steak) will be my next target days to fill my gullet! We also got a free showing of the youth JROTC cadets that are set to be next up. My suggestions for the business is to cut at least half of that cheese out of the macaroni as I could only obtain gobs of cheese with limited macaroni noodles and all that cheese tends to blow a stomach to pieces! I would also like to have the option to enjoy a cigar while sipping my cognac and watching planes take off and land on a beautiful sunny day! We ended up paying $110 including tax & tip for this occasion! read more

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The atmosphere is nice but sadly, that's about it. Our drinks took a very long time to get, the food is overpriced for what it is and they have NO IDEA what burnt ends are. A barbecue place should know this and they should be ashamed! The staff was nice, just very slow service. If they didn't have the niche of the airport, no way they would survive. read more

First time visiting and what a cool restaurant! Enjoy some delicious bbq while watching planes land and take off at the airport! Came on a weekday during lunch and it wasn't too crowded. Reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because our server forgot about us for a few minutes after we were ready to order and had to flag them down to put our order in. They were apologetic and realized they had forgotten and quickly put our food in so won't hold it against them. Other than that I had a great experience. If you are ever in the area definitely swing by and check out the views of the runway and grab a bite to eat. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Chopped Brisket Sandwich - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Under new management, now using beef tallow for their fried items. Fries still lacking - limp, not crispy as if fried to order. More like sitting awaiting an order. Darn it. I was hopeful. The adult grilled cheese was good until I bit the brisket. Stringy, dry, couldn't eat it had to pull it off the sandwich. Peach cobbler was decent. Busy Sunday but service was great Priya was attentive without being obnoxious. Great atmosphere overlooking an airport. Outdoor patio. read more

Excellent brisket. Great place to bring kids and watch the runway. Also cheaper per pound than many other options.

My daughter and I came in for a quick dinner. I was still working. We order tacos, chicken strips and fries. The food was delicious. The staff was courteous and answered all of our questions. This was our first time visiting and we will definitely come back. I also had the house margarita, not strong but it was their $3 special. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Taco Trio - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It's really disappointing coming to a place to have a nice meal and discover how bad food can be. This place serves the food cold and with a funky taste. We never saw the waitress after he got our order until it was time to pay. Don't waste your time and your money. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Taco Trio - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

I visited Low and Slow Smokehouse recently after taking a long break because of food quality and staff inconsistency. This place is very close by and I love airplanes, so I was really pulling for this place to be better. Well my wish was granted; and then some!! They now have a buffet with lots of options. Salad bar, pulled pork, fried chicken, sausage, ribs, collards, Mac and cheese, cornbread, and peach cobbler! I'm sure I missed some, but there are options galore. Everything was hot and prepared very nicely. They even have a full bar and my margarita was delish! The staff was very pleasant and treated us like family, even when we asked to sit outside and then changed our minds because it was very windy. Our server was attentive despite the place having numerous large parties. I'm very happy to see things have changed for the better here. I get the best of both worlds; fine smoked meats and airplanes! I'll be more of a regular going forward! read more

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Low and Slow Smokehouse is delicious. The greens, Mac and cheese, peach cobbler, fried chicken, brisket, banana pudding, and the list goes on is delicious. 10 out of 10, I highly recommend! If you are in or near North Carolina this is a must go and eat!!!! The ambiance is wonderful, it's located in the airport parking lot with FREE parking on the 3rd floor! Jo provided excellent customer service and I will definitely be back. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Low and Slow Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Airport barbecue - what a fascinating concept with so much potential! The atmosphere at this unique spot is truly exceptional - a perfect 10/10 that immediately draws you in with its eclectic vibe. Unfortunately, that's where the excitement ends. The lunch buffet, while appearing fresh, left much to be desired. The salad bar was disappointingly sparse, and the wings were both dried out and served at an unappetizing lukewarm temperature. The pulled pork had an unpleasant "barnyard" aroma and flavor that was off-putting, while the chicken was drowning in excessive sauce that couldn't hide its mediocrity. The ribs were the lone bright spot - actually quite enjoyable and showing what this kitchen might be capable of with more attention to detail. The friendly staff and remarkable atmosphere simply couldn't compensate for the subpar food quality. If you're craving genuine, quality barbecue on the western side of the state, I'd strongly recommend heading to JD's in Rutherford College instead - a place that truly understands how barbecue should be done. Despite the inviting setting, the food quality simply doesn't warrant a return visit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ to those about to nosh, head elsewhere! You've been warned. read more

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Dang guys, what happened? So I hope we caught you on a bad night. A few Sundays ago we brought the family in to eat. 1. Bar was covered with trash 2. Service was overwhelmed. 3. Buffet style really brings in the "unhealthily large" crowd. (The true medical term has been deemed "offensive") 4. The food we were served had sat in the grease too long or the grease was not being changed at the right frequency. It was rough. Please consider changing the buffet format or reducing its frequency. The volume business effects hurts your brand. You look like Golden Corral now. Please change. Get well soon. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - This is the view... - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Don't expect no big buffet to do. We went on a Friday evening. There was plenty of seating and the place looked clean. Anyway food was decent if you're looking for something quick and southern stop by. The Mac n cheese was my fave. I'll definitely be back. My husband said he didn't think it was worth $25 but I think it's reasonable for this day and age. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Buffet - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Since they put in the buffet things just haven't been the same. People waiting in the lobbies, while unoccupied, clean tables exist. Because the food is good if you aren't standing right at the buffet you're not going to get much. People loading multiple plates and emptying out the sirloin, bbq chicken, Mac and cheese, cobbler etc. (not the restaurant's fault but maybe limit one plate at a time or something). I ordered off the menu and the rest of my party got the buffet. Literally ordered cheese fries with brisket. I'd been excited for them. Lived them last time we ate there (before buffet). Watched plate after plate of brisket come out to other tables and I never got my food. Like ever. We sat there an hour. After everyone was done eating and I still had no food, the waitress said I could eat from the buffet for free but everyone else had already finished. I don't know if it was her (we had to stop her to ask for refills etc) or the kitchen. We just paid and left. No comps, nothing offered. Get the buffet or don't go. The reviews from the rest of the table were everything was good but the BBQ had a real sweet taste in one bite and the next would be 100% vinegar. Like it wasn't mixed or seasoned properly. And no one that got it ate it. read more

I came here during a luncheon for a coworker. We dined as a group and they were able to accommodate a large party. This was my first time dining here but it was on my list to try. They offer buffet, can't recall the price but a few coworkers opted for that option. You can add brisket to your order. I decided on the bbq chicken which comes with two sides. I chose a salad (which you fix yourself) and baked potato. The baked potato tasted a little old, definitely wasn't fresh and as stated you fix your own salad, which after eating the salad I was pretty full and boxed the chicken up for dinner. Overall, it was nice experience, food wasn't that bad, ambiance is nice and our server was kind and friendly. I would like to try them out at night when the airport lights are on and maybe we can see an airplane flying around. read more

Although I only eat seafood I selected Low and Slow for our 50+ group. We had a reservation for 20 and there was about a 15-20 minute wait because the party before us lingered. Only 10 of our party showed up. We were greeted by friendly staff. There's a buffet but it's not appealing to me as there's no seafood on the buffet. I choose the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. Plentiful serving of grits with golf ball size shrimp. My preference is shrimp without tails but these had tails. Also I had to ask for a knife to cut them. Overall the dish was fresh, savory and flavorful. Service was a little slow and the waitress mentioned that she was pretty new. I would probably recommend this restaurant to my meat eater friends. read more

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A hidden gem in the area with super yummy food. While the wait was roughly 45 mins it was completely worth it. The chicken was cooked to perfection & the Cole slaw reminded me of back home (252) The cornbread wasn't anything to write home about but it also wasn't bad. The highlight of my visit was the low and slow queso. read more

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Cool concept but that is where it ends. Food is overpriced, greasy, and dry. Brisket is dry, mac and cheese is greasy, wings are fried and not smoked. Hush puppies are overtired. Cornbread looks more like a corn brick. . Everything is bland. There are much better options and it is pricier than other BBQ spots. We gave this a second chance thinking that our first bad experience wasjust a bad day, but nope. Off the list. read more

This was pretty disappointing. Food was overpriced and very bland ,greasy or dry,and just overall not good. Inside it's dark-so dark you can't really see what's on the buffet and the buffet was small so we opted to order off the menu. $100 for slow service , two drinks and two entrees. Planes barely moved. Couldn't see them actually pick up speed and take off up close as advertised. You just sit there and watch them park and get fuel. read more

This was our first time coming here. The atmosphere and the food were really good. It had everything I was looking for in the buffet. I loved seeing the planes take off and land. Our waitress Erica was amazing. The collard greens were a little too salty for my taste. Everything else was perfectly seasoned. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Food from the buffet. - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Cool spot to eat and watch airplanes come and go. Food was good. They had a buffet which was great. Service was on point as well

Daphne did a great job taking care of our large group. She made sure that we had everything that we needed and came back to check on us throughout the evening. I thorughly enjoyed my pulled pork 1/2 platter. I hope to return in the near future with my husband to try other items on the buffet. Bring your appetite!! This is a winner!! read more

I had the pleasure of visiting Low and Slow Smokehouse. The food was amazing. There was not a long wait time, however if there was, I would not have minded because the scenery is amazing. Being able to see the planes take off is top tier. The staff was amazing but I want to give a special shoutout to Daphne, Angel and Shannon (The cook). They were amazing and even came over to make sure we were enjoying our food. I will definitely recommend this place and I cannot wait to go back. read more

The food was good. We were sitting on the deck outside to watch the planes and a waitress cleaning off the tables dumped the drinks on the ground. It seemed odd. There was ice and soda all under the table. Accidents and ants was all I could think about.. read more

If you like to watch planes, this is a good place. Inside and outdoor seating. Food was okay. I had the loaded baked potato with brisket. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal. Waitress was rushed, probably hard to guess how busy they'll be. read more

Brought my granddaughter for lunch. Once again the food and service is great. Sat outside overlooking the runway watching planes where the ambiance is beyond description. If you like airplane noise and good food, this is your place. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The place is cool to see planes coming in and out. The food mixed reviews. Hush puppies were the best thing on the buffet. Mac and cheese was ok my problem was the pulled pork. It was soaked, flooded died again I have never had pulled pork sitting in it's on bath tub. Even with BBQ sauce it couldn't fix it. The pork had so much water on it needed a boat. read more

Had high hopes for this place. It's a neat spot sitting at an airport where you can see planes take off and land. That is about the best thing I can say about this place. The wait time was a little long considering they had empty tables that were not being used due to an employee not showing up per the hostess. Also tables that were done eating but were just sitting there for way more than 30 minutes. I can only assume by not asking the table hogs not to leave they care very little for their waiter/waitress bottom line of pay for the hard work they do. If you don't turn tables that will take money from them. Not to mention the people that left due to the over hour wait time. When we finally got seated. I asked the waitress for the price of the Blue Sky drink and she said 7 or 8 dollars. When the bill came it was 12 dollars. Ordered the Texas sampler with bbq chicken, sausage, brisket and pulled pork with two sides of loaded mashed potatoes and sting beans. Also the pork belly burnt end appetizer. And a side house salad. So for the food. The pork belly burnt ends were tough but tasted good. They seemed to have sat for a long time to be so tough. The house salad, well was a salad. The rest of the meat was flavorless and cold. The mashed potatoes and green beans were cold. I over heard one waiter say they were pitmasters here. Evidently my idea of a pitmaster and theirs are way different. I expect a pitmaster to know how to cook meat and to have flavor not be tough and flavorless. Did I mention that you can see plans take off and land. For over 80 dollars to eat for 2 people with mediocre cold food we will not be returning. I didn't even want to post a picture due to my major disappointment at this place. read more

Stopped by after a movie and here are my thoughts : Service was slow and not very friendly... I ordered a chicken tender sandwich that was dry and not tender ..I was told the smoked chicken option was dark meat ..so I opted out of that. The hush puppies were the best part of the meal . My wife ordered a loaded baked potato with brisket ...it was topped with jalapeños which it doesn't state on menu ..wife had to scrape those off ..cheese was barely melted ..baked potato was cold to luke warm and the brisket was nothing but fat ..we expect some fat but this was ridiculous. Never to return ... read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Baked potato with brisket - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The food is amazing and fairly priced. The service has always been great and you cannot beat the ambiance of the airplanes in the background. This has become my new favorite go to for lunch and dinner. read more

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The restaurant is located at the Smithfield airport. It's has simple decor with a bar. Upon entering was greeted by the host and asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor seating. Since it was a nice day we decided to eat outdoors. We saw the planes come and go as we ate. Opted for the buffet which included a salad bar and desert. The brisket was good. Enjoyed the ribs. Everything on the plate was good. Tried the apple cobbler and banana pudding. A bit of advice. When going for the banana pudding there are layers so dig deep. I would return and recommend trying this restaurant. read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - A pic of the menu - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

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This restaurant is a pure gem. The waiters were friendly and attentive if you needed anything. We went around 2 pm on a Sunday so when we got off the elevator, we were immediately greeted by about 30 eyes staring at us like they were quietly warning us about the wait. It wasn't bad though. Only took 15 minutes to get seated. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We waited for the first available seating, and we were surprised that they were able to sit us outside. The Buffet - $25 I was a little disappointed with it. For $25, you'd think they would make sure to replace the food as soon as it was empty and have a full buffet. There were a lot of missing things on the bar. They never refilled the collard greens, and they promised pulled pork but never brought it out. The brisket is part of the buffet, but you have to request it from the kitchen, and they will bring it out. Parking was ok. It was packed, but we found a spot. Their lot is a decent size. It's a private airport, i believe, so not too much "Airport" traffic. But then again, I went on a Sunday. Overall, I would recommend this place. It was surprisingly relaxing sitting on the patio, watching the planes land and take off. My niece loved it. She enjoyed the Mac and cheese as well. read more

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Great food on the buffet today. Barbecued pork, barbecued ribs and Chicken are Outstanding Great wait staff on top of It all. read more

food gave me and my wife stomach problems. brisket was dry. the home made Mac and cheese was so greasy she threw it up when we got home. the "sausage" is just a oversized hot dog nothing special about it. the only thing that we enjoyed was our sodas and the view. the other thing is the price. you'd think it being so expensive there'd be some good good. mission barbecue you can get more for cheap and it's amazing made in front of you not freezer food. read more

Bbq & airplanes? Yes ! This place is located right at the joco airport. It on the third floor where you can sit inside or outside. The Food is very very good. I've had numerous dishes including, the nachos, ribs, brisket, pulled pork and lots of the sides. Eat great southern food and watch the airplanes & helicopters take off and land. They have a full bar, TV and Buffett!! read more

If I could have given zero stars, I would have. Drove from Fayetteville for a friend's birthday dinner. The name Low and Slow Smokehouse had my husband and I excited, as we love some good barbecue as Georgia natives. Well, there is no low and slow or smokehouse, more like oven baked BBQ, yikes. There was no smoke or grills in sight, nor was there an aroma of flavor coming from this "smokehouse ". We opted for the buffet in hopes of trying all they have to offer; in a nutshell we had pink ribs that appeared pickled with no flavor, fried chicken(Oh, and they don't serve white meat options at all), fatty brisket which didn't look like brisket and sides with no seasoning or flavor. Lastly, I wanted to try the cobbler. It was dry and more like fake cobbler made from cake mix. The location has great appeal, however the food is horrible. Maybe we should have ordered off the menu, however I doubt it would have made a difference. Our waitress was really nice and as helpful as should could be. Yet a 1 star is as gracious as I can be. Good luck. read more

Food was not good. Wouldn't tell anyone to eat there. Me and my wife eats out about ever Sunday and this food was not good. I never eat there but I told my sweetheart i wanted to try it. We went there and my sweetheart told the food -Buffet was about the worst she had tried and i agree with her. The place was nice and i service was good. read more

I saw low and slow smokehouse on social media and had to give it a try! We went on a Sunday afternoon when the weather was nice and sunny. Sitting on the patio and watching the planes take off and land was such a cool vibe . As far as customer service, all of the staff was nice and friendly. We felt right at home at Low and Slow. You get a great value for the amount you pay. We did the all you can eat buffet for $30 which also came with brisket and there were drink deals as well. I really liked the pork skins, brisket, bbq, and sausage. I think the bbq was vinegar based and it gave extra flavoring to the food. I was not a huge fan of the sides but the meats were tasty and flavorful. Especially the fried chicken! Overall, I rate my experience a 4/5 stars. If you're ever in Smithfield, give Low and Slow a try! read more

Low and Slow Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina