Far from fancy and perhaps even a little divey in a cute and appealing way, Ken's Grill stands by…read morethe side of a busy highway. It was rather crowded with lunch diners today when I arrived and was able to be seated at the counter immediately. A very busy but friendly waitress took my order. A few moments later, a massive pile of food arrived. Pulled pork with onion rings and cole slaw. Yes, I ate one of the delicious hush puppies. A little sweet but yummy. The pulled pork was amazing. It needed no sauce and was moist, flavorful and fantastic. Five stars. Onion rings were fresh and the cole slaw was creamy shredded cabbage with the right amount of vinegar for tartness. I was sitting at the counter so I could see hard work going on as they prepared burger after burger. Maybe when I'm back in the Kingston area, I'll try one of those cheeseburgers. Wow. [Review 15489 overall, 993 of 2021, number 3032 in North Carolina.]

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

We rarely go through Goldsboro these days, so it had been a long, long time since we had been to…read moreWilber's. Other than the prices and Wilber Shirley's absence, it really hadn't changed much in the past 20 years. The decor is "1960s eastern NC BBQ restaurant", which adds to the appeal. Service was friendly and attentive. Our drinks never went empty during our meal. The owner also stopped by to check on us as well. Our server brought us a small basket of hushpuppies, clearly just out of the fryer. While hot, the recipe had not changed over the years and were just as bland as always. Accompanying the hushpuppies was a small serving of some sort of sauce; it didn't had much flavor but I think it was supposed to be butter or at least buttery. My dining companion got the quarter-rack rib special. The ribs were meaty, very flavorful, and tender. They were good enough that the accompanying barbecue sauce really detracted from the ribs. The potato salad was as good as ever. The serving included 4 ribs for $12.50, which I thought was a very good value. I had my standard, the Pork Plate with slaw and potato salad. The serving of chopped pork was generous, but was too dry and over seasoned for my taste. The slaw was fine but unexceptional. The $12.56 price on the menu was a reasonable value, however after we paid we found out that we were charged $13.50. It turns out that the printed menus Wilber's provides in the restaurant don't reflect their latest prices on Toast. Our server did not mention anything about price discrepancies. The difference in prices doesn't seem like they are just rolling in the sales tax to the orders either. This is absolutely unacceptable and reflects a huge failure in judgement by the management and owner. Shame on you. All in all, our experience rates a four-star review. However, when taking the price discrepancies into account, Wilber's earns a 3-star review and that is generous. Restaurants need to accurately advertise their prices to their Customers, whether dining in or getting take out.

Food was phenomenal. Staff was friendly…read more Coleslaw like my grandmother made it. Heavenly hushpuppies.

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.

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.

Lived in Houston TX. That is where one can find the best by…read morefar barbecue in the world till now! That honor of being best now belongs to the Skylight Inn BBQ barbecue! The BBQ from the Skylight Inn is better than any others by far!

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.

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.

Outstanding barbecue joint here in Wilson. I had the BBQ sandwich value meal, which for just $6.50…read morecomes with a delicious barbecue sandwich with slaw, fries, hushpuppies, and a drink. Great deal! And the barbecue is so good, the sauce is so good. And the staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these locally owned places, and will eat here whenever I am in Wilson. Love me some Carolina barbecue, and Marty's certainly hits the spot. Drive thru looked packed but I dined in and parked in the auxilliary gravel lot. It was pretty packed but I got a table.

Marty's food is pretty good ... one of the better places in Wilson for BBQ and southern sides. My…read morefamily loves this place.

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.

Ok we didn't go in, we kept calling but no one answered the phone so we called the other location…read more They said yes they are open. I was after two specific things they say they offer so I asked about them before making the drive out. The person on the phone indicated they had not offered either item since before COVID. I asked why the menus still indicated they had them and he said they just had never gotten around to updating anything. COVID was years ago now. That made me question how well they were doing other things with no reviews in a long time. Then on another site someone complained when they came they were being disrespectful to the flag (I did not see it, just read about it), but we live in Navy and Marine territory and I found it disrespectful to the people they want as customers and to whom I very much respect. The great reviews were from 1-2 years ago and then nothing. Which makes me wonder why?

Another fantastic meal at Backroads Smokehouse. This off the beaten path spot is 100% with the…read moredrive. I always get great size portions, quality food and excellent service. Some of the best smoked meats in eastern NC.

Haven't been to Thigs in a long, long time. I will say that they have made some great improvements…read moresince then. Very happy with the food, the service and how nice and clean the place was. I went one night while I was in town and was so impressed, I went the next night too. Keep up the good work. When I come back that way, I'll be eating there again. Thanks

Another review I've already written and yelp disappeared it…read more So here we go again. Clean somewhat sparse decor lacks personality, almost to the point of feeling sterile. I hope they spruce the place up over time. Like many places post-COVID they have things on their website menu they no longer sell. My wife made a point of praising the hushpuppies, some BBQ joints are not worth eating but these were good. I was hoping for spare ribs, Kansa City style ribs or beef ribs but they don't do those anymore. The beans were good and worth eating, the brisket was moist and not too smoky. We generally liked everything. One thing for oaths with sensitive hearing, because there are few decorations and hard walls and floors the room is kind of loud and echoey. I hope they make some effort to soften the sound, hang some soft decorations or do something to make the sound more appealing instead of the sound of an empty warehouse.