Really good food at a great price. First time visitor but will not be the last, even though Wilson is a fair drive from home. I had fried chicken with hush puppies and fries and my wife had the pulled pork sandwich also with those 2 sides. Including drinks, the bill came to only $15 for the 2 of us!!! A great alternative to a chain BBQ place. read more

I've been visiting Wilson for at least 10 years. This time, I wanted some BBQ and this came up. Since there wasn't a delivery option, I made the 3 mile drive and notice that I wasn't the only one that wanted BBQ. The drive-thru line was sooooo long that it went out the parking lot down the street. I was trying to figure out what in the world they put in the food...just kiddin. I met Wanda in the parking lot and she guided me where to park my car. It was a madhouse out there. I parked and walked in. It was maybe a dozen people inside either eating or waiting in line. I see Wanda again. Her smile lights up a whole room. She greeted me and we chatted for a bit. She said that Bill's was another spot that was opened and her husband owned it. I do remember hearing about that place. This place was very busy and it had to be like 15 people in the back. It was a full production. Wanda offered some BBQ to me as a sample, I said that's ok because I already ordered some. A few minutes She brought out a sample to me. Why be mad, it's southern hospitality. I had a great conversation with Wanda. The food for 4 people was under $50 which is not bad. The staff all had smiles on their faces and the wait wasn't long either. I did eat the food and it was good. Hope to stop by again in March. See you soon Wanda read more

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great food great people and price is reasonable. clean but simple atmosphere. they have more than just BBQ, a great selection for and dinner read more

Stopped by Marty's on the way to emerald island. The drive through line here was ridiculous. We settled on parking at the Walgreens next door and ate there. If you walk in and get takeout it only takes a couple minutes. As for the food, I got a bbq sandwich and large bbq dinner. The damage for those two things was 15 bucks. It was a pretty good value. The string beans were canned; I would avoid. I got the Mac and cheese that was not bad. Needed salt. The pork was not too bad. It was better with cole slaw. Overall, wished the pork was more acidic and the mac and cheese was seasoned. Nonetheless, this place is better than getting a Hardee's; has good value. read more

Marty's BBQ - Bbq dinner special - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Every year we stay overnight in Wilson while traveling south for the winter and each time we go to Marty's. The food is excellent and you can't beat the price. My wife and I had the fried chicken and it was very flavorful and southern authentic. The hush puppies and sides were also delicious. The atmosphere is very clean and simple and the staff very pleasant. Cars were lined up around the block for pick up and that has to tell you something . I'm looking forward to visiting Marty's again next year. read more

Very good service Food is on the money Price is very reasonable Cat fish is very good and the vegetables are very good also Dessert are very tasty People are very helpful and friendly Just needs a bigger place Drive though is always busy read more

Can't beat the price and juicy pulled pork sandwiches!! Mac and cheese was rich and the pulled pork sandwiches were juicy and filling-topped with coleslaw. We tried the corn sticks for fun, They smelled amazing but they were a little too salty and crunchy for us. We arrived around 12:30 and the drive-thru went out the parking lot. But service was quick and we probably only waited 15mins. Would def visit again! read more

This place is amazing. It was super packed with drive through lines 20 cars deep on a Sunday afternoon. The bbq and sides are fantastic. Plus large portions and great prices..A fabulous BBQ place. read more

Chicken is on point every single time! Great value for the price!! I definitely recommend this place. I've become a regular. read more

Marty's BBQ - The fried chicken is great. Everything else are various levels of mediocrity. Nothing is horrible. Great value for your $ - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

First time coming to Marty's and they did not disappoint, firstly let me say a drive thru for bbq is a great and efficient idea. Usually I don't like NC style of bbq but Marty's changed my mind for sure, the meat was flavorful and tender and the sides were on par with what you would expect from a bbq place. I couldn't even make it home once I sampled it I had to stop somewhere and finish the plate. Lastly the sweet tea was perfectly made so I was very satisfied with this visit and next time I'm around this way I will stop again!! read more

Marty's BBQ - BBQ plate regular with slaw , Mac and cheese and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

We were in Wilson and wanted to try a local place so we headed to Marty's for dinner early on a Saturday evening. We were shocked to see a line of cars trailing out of the parking lot and down the street! We pulled over to possibly make a new plan and then realized that the live seemed to be for the drive thru but there did seem to be people parking and walking in. We decided to go in and take it yo go if there were no tables but surprisingly there were plenty of tables inside. There was just a short line to order inside so I have no idea why people we're running their cars for 20 minutes when they just could've walked in and picked up barbecue. Anyway, our food came out quickly. I ordered the large barbecue plate with collards, fries and corn sticks. Barbecue was very tasty and lean but a little over salted for my taste. When you have barbecue that good you don't need a ton of salt. The collards were different than any I have ever had. They were a lighter color and seemed more chopped or blended than the usual collards but they had a good flavor. Corn sticks tasted like standard cornbread. I didn't even taste the slaw because I am not a coleslaw fan. read more

Marty's BBQ - Large Barbecue Plate with Collards and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Great Food And the Service Was Great I will definitely visit again soon I visit everyone i visit Wilson read more

Low expectations for a BBQ place and for goodness sakes they serve Eastern Carolina BBQ, Really How could it be?? It was frickin Delicious, I Had the Large BBQ Dinner Pork BBQ, with Greens and Yams and it was wonderful. Flavorful, The Vinegar Pepper sauce was perfect and yes, I was not an Eastern BBQ Person and Now I have been converted. My boss and I ordered together and she got the small plate but mentioned at the cash register that ordering the Chicken Pastry would be too much food and did not want to waste the food and spend money. They gave her a small container at no charge and in doing so has won over me and her as regulars every time I come to town now. Gracie and Stacie are the best people to be at the front taking orders and smiling and being helpful and suggesting the best way to get the bang for your buck and all with a smile and a warmth that makes this place exceptional. I Would give it 4.5 Stars as it is not possible I had to settle on 4 stars and why you may asked. I am a plastic-phobe and there is so much plastic going in and out of this building, I hope they will consider an alternative (Compostable, Biodegradable or even wood and more paper products as Alternatives) The Kids and Grand Kids and Great Kids will Thank you! Keep up the great work and I Will take my Plastic Ware to the Recycle bin again when I go. Thank you for a pleasant meal and service. read more

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Great combination of quick service and delicious food! Super nice people, and everything was really good. Fried chicken was excellent, so was the pulled pork. All the sides were yummy -- special shout out to the candied yams and potato salad. The sweet tea was really sweet but very good. Prices also very affordable! Really glad we stopped in. read more

The food is delicious and even when the line stretches all the way down the street, the line moves quickly and everyone you talk to is so helpful and friendly. The value for what you purchase is the best part! I am always shocked by how low the final cost of the meal is. Everything is made hot and fresh. read more

The food is always good so is the service. Definitely would recommend Marty's to anyone

Food is 5 star all the way if you like Classic, down-home Southern fare. (If you don't, go elsewhere, you'll hate it here)! I LOVE the chicken pastry, Brunswick Stew is good, and Fried Chicken is great. Not a fan of the 'cue because I don't like Eastern Carolina vinegar based - if you do, you'll enjoy it. Sweet tea is just that - SWEET - and the hush puppies are perfection. Service is always friendly and quick - but there's always a line at the drive through. Oh - and DON'T forget the banana pudding. A perfect ending to your meal. Love the fact that you can buy 1/2 pints of everything - great for just one! read more

So delicious! I had the BBW here, as well as hush puppies, slaw, and mac and cheese. Everything was phenomenal, but the BBQ was definitely the star of the show. The restaurant was bustling with people and the parking lot and drive-through were quite busy, as well. read more

Best barbecue and fried chicken in Wilson! It's a must stop if you happen to be In Wilson. And turkey barbecue if you are lucky to be here on the day it's there special read more

Gizzards & pork chops were great! 1st we stopped but it will not be the last! Looking fwd to our next meal there.

Some of the best soul food I've had in a while. Hush puppies were AMAZING, chicken seasoned and fried to perfection, and the sweet tea hit the spot. Prices are cheap! We got so much food for next to nothing. Staff super nice and very accommodating. They made sure my family and I had everything we needed and checked on us several times. Next time at visit in NC, Marty's is the first stop I'm making! read more

Marty's BBQ - Chicken dinner with string beans, boiled potatoes, and pasta salad (not pictured). - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Food is delicious and that explains the wait. Staff is friendly even though they are really busy

Very friendly staff with down-home cooking. About 10 minutes (or less) from I-95. We were traveling through NC to VA and didn't consider it far off our route. Busy; constant drive-thru traffic + inside traffic. Several booths and a few tables. Most orders were to go but most tables were being occupied. Fried fish. Fried chicken. BBQ. Gizzards. Livers. Hush puppies. Shrimp. Yams. Collards. And several other sides to choose from. read more

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Eastern NC barbecue at its finest. Great service. Love the fried chicken livers! Clean reat

For a place that is supposed to be known for its BBQ, it was an utter and total disappointment. The bbq itself tastes unremarkable. It could be just baked and chopped pork meat as it is lacking the smokiness and richness expected. I ordered bbq chicken as well and it was worse. It tasted like they had just put watery bbq sauce on boiled chicken. The only decent thing I had was their fried chicken and potato salad. read more

EXCELLENT fried chicken Mac and cheese coleslaw collard greens yams and hush puppies. Can't forget the scrumptious blueberry cobbler Service was exceptional considering the amount of people inside and outside. read more

For BBQ in Wilson,NC this is the (new) spot. Every time I go home I order some frozen BBQ and bring it to back to Florida. read more

Marty's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I'm not sure why this place has so much hype. We were on a road trip and decided to drive out of the way to come here based on the reviews. I would highly encourage you not to bother. Pros: It's cheap! Cons: Soggy fries All the fried products were over oily No sauce on anything nor on the side Long wait Everyone in the car got a stomach ache after eating here read more

Still the best place around for BBQ, sweet tea and banana pudding. They've had some set backs recently but they are still doing their thing and I'm thankful for it. Prices have changed some and there are complainers but for me and my family it's still so worth the money. The staff are generally friendly. I have not seen the owner's wife recently, she is super sweet. There's an older lady that I usually see refreshing everyone's tea in the dinning area and she is really sweet too. I look for her every time I go in. For me the only thing I would change is a little salt on the chicken. I personally think it could use a bit more but it's an easy fix. The banana pudding is the ONLY one I will eat besides my own homemade version. OH! and (shameless plug) I use my brother's sauce, Uncle Marty's Sauce on Facebook, on the fried chicken and BBQ. You can pick it up at Ace Hardware Tarboro, North Carolina, Carlie C's IGA of Tarboro, Deans Farm Market, Elias' Butcher Shoppe, Inc., Thorne Drug, The Tavern at Jack's Neck, Ribeye's of Tarboro, Pinetops Pharmacy 264 Shoes and Apparel Hometown Hardware and General Store, 4U Country Store in Hibernia, NC and 5G Farms / Top Notch Show Pigs farmer's market. read more

Can we talk about delicious BBQ? Meet me at Marty's and we can have it together. It's a little place off of Ward Blvd that you can't miss because the drive through line is so long. Just get one of everything and you won't be sorry. The fried chicken is perfect, the hush puppies were great, the BBQ was tender and perfectly spiced. The potato salad and cole slaw were some of the best I've had and the collards were great. My husband said the max and cheese and banana pudding were off the charts too. The staff was attentive, friendly and the service was great. We sat inside and it was meticulous and cozy and for us NJ folks, we felt right at home. If you're in the Wilson area, don't miss Marty's! read more

Awesome banana pudding, fast service, good price points, and the locals all go here, so you know it's good!

food is great. super busy but still got food at an awesome speed just Carolina home. we love it read more

Eastern N.C. Barbecue is chopped pork seasoned with apple cider vinegar, chopped red peppers and a a shot or 3 of Texas Pete hot sauce. Sounds simple right? But to get it right it takes just the right heat and the right pig and the right combo of seasonings and any pit master will tell you it ain't easy. Marty's does a mighty fine job of getting it right. And when you can get 4 BBQ sandwiches with slaw and homemade killer banana pudding for under $15 you have just hit the jackpot. read more

Marty's BBQ - Not an appetizing photo! But trust me the 4 bbq sandwiches,slaw and banana pudding are worth every penny and a steal @ $16!! - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Don't believe the hype!!! Just because there is a long line, doesn't mean the food is fresh, hot or good. The turkey bbq was full of vinegar and sugar. The chicken was so old, it was dried out. The mac and cheese was bland. The fries were not good or of quality. The best thing was the hush puppies and Smithfield bbq still have better hush puppies. I will not be returning and I am disappointed that I followed Yelp reviews on this one. read more

I saw this place had good reviews, but when we pulled into the parking lot I wasn't too sure. It isn't run down or anything - just very plain. We really wanted barbecue though so we went in and all the employees were really friendly. I ordered the bbq plate with green beans, collards, and corn sticks. My boyfriend ordered a bbq sandwich with slaw. Our food came out pretty quickly. I accidentally dumped too much hot sauce on my bbq but was able to salvage almost all of it. It was absolutely delicious. So were the collards and definitely the green beans. The only thing I didn't love was the corn sticks, but I think maybe I just don't like them at all since it had been years since I had them. Will definitely stop here again when we want barbecue. read more

Service was fantastic we got two large bbq dinners with three sides and hush puppies, 2 Lg drinks, and blueberry cobbler for 28 dollars!!! Where we are from that would've cost upwards of 50 dollars! Everyone was super friendly and laid back and everyone was smiling. Thanks for making our last minute decision a great one we will be back if we are ever in the area read more

Best Seafood ever The line is always long but it's worth the wait The flounder is amazing

Gizzards are always fried extremely hard, catfish fried is awesome but honestly I wouldn't order anything else but the fish.

The food is good but every time we go and order a chicken pastry dinner, they put it in the top of the bag and it gets tipped when handing in the car window. The chicken pastry spills over into my sides. I wish they would put the pastry dinner in the bottom of the bag to avoid this from happening. read more

Marty's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I've been going to Marty's every since they've opened and been please. I've always got the wing bag. But the last three times the wings look like they came off a Cornish hen tired of wasting my money. They won't have to worry about my business. read more

Marty's BBQ - Bring bag from Marty's - Barbeque Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina