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

Friendly staff, quick service and absolutely delicious BBQ! This place is literally on the side of…read morethe road on our way to Morehead. My expectations were limited, but the impression was high. We enjoyed the brisket and pulled chicken sandwich, variety of sides and all good. The banana pudding was just ok, but everything else was really good! It is primarily take-out but there are some picnic tables to eat outside. Definitely will stop by again.

I am from TEXAS. Coming through i heard this was the best to get bar b que in NC. I walked in made…read moremy bloodline known lol ordered brisket. I made known that I wasnr expecting much bc i hadn't had decent que in either Carolinas well......Mr Scott Adam's had something to say about that. YALL THIS BRISKET WAS SO GOOD I thought I was back in TEXAS, HOUSTON to be exact. The sweet sauce is from another planet and that ole nasty vinegar mess I have had in other places, Scott has did a magic trick on it and WOW ! If you ever get to this DONT PASS IT BY. I STRONGLY THIS PLACE !!!!!!!!!

It's been a year since my last visit. On a sad note, Mr. Steve Grady, founder, pitmaster, and BBQ…read morelegend, passed last year at the age of 90. His wife and cofounder Gerri has kept the business cooking (pun intended). It's still among the best whole hog BBQ I've ever eaten - and I've eaten a lot. Grady's pork is amazing, especially topped with slaw and their Eastern NC sauce. The sides are incredible. The desserts look wonderful (have never been able to find room, but one of these days...). Prices are reasonable (but be warned: this is a cash-only place). If you're on the way to the beach, go to Grady's. If you're coming back from the beach, go to Grady's. If you're within 100 miles, go to Grady's. Heck, if you're anywhere on the East Coast, go to Grady's. It's that good!

Excellent NC style BBQ. we had full slab of ribs and pound of chopped pork. I had never tried…read morethe vinegar style sauce which was good. Home style cooking. Most highly recommended. About 40 minutes off I95.

Food is fresh, not much to the restaurant itself but boy don't let that fool you. The meals are…read moredelicious and the service and staff are excellent

First time. Ordered BBQ and fried chicken, plus coleslaw, potato salad, cabbage, and red potatoes…read more It was all well prepared and delicious. The BBQ sauce has a little sugar, which is quite tasty. They certainly earned a second visit.

Great little Chinese buffet with better than normal quality, distinct flavors, everything was the…read moreright temperature and the staff was constantly bringing out fresh items. They did not skimp on the meats as many Chinese buffets do either. The soft drinks were correct too, sometimes these places water them down squeeze a little more profit out of it.

Food is always delicious and the staff are great ! This is a family owned restaurant and the family…read moreis always very friendly

Went on a Thursday for their $1 wings and half off select appetizers special! They also had the two…read moresangrias on special. The wings were crispy and fresh. The other sauce option is adobo which was good but I honestly couldn't tell if I wanted my wings tossed in it but I did dip it a little. The pot stickers were delicious. The service was very good she was speedy Andre us try the adobo sauce. They have live music on Thursdays and had a good range of songs that everyone would know.

My colleagues wanted to start an after holiday swap and we picked Goldsboro to try a new place…read more First shout out to Jeff and his team. Great customer service. He remembered our names and orders. They let us giggle and take pictures. Now the food. I love fusion, so this was a must try. I had one of the new dishes beef bulgogi. It was tender and flavorful. Not spicy though. If you want spice get the chili paste on the side.

Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

Stumbled upon the place on a drive north. Would definitely detour to come back. A simple country…read moreplace exactly as you would want to reflect a no nonsense diner . Lots of varied entrees served from a lineup including meatloaf, fried chicken to catfish. Served fresh. Okra, butter beans, etc. They have burgers too if need to satisfy a kids desire. Really good food, and the staff was very helpful. I suspect everything is seasonable. Highly recommended.

it's actually a really good place for some good country food. the service was quick and easy, and…read morethe pictures on the walls were cool! I would recommend this place if you're driving by.