Southern authentic BBQ ! I've come here for years while…read morevisiting Raleigh and while last time wasn't as great , this visit was 5 stars ! I love the skillet cornbread , deviled eggs and brisket hands down ! We order alittle bit of everything since there was 8 of us and we left so full !!! Highly recommend!!!

Visited this spot for the first time in a year and it was just as it's always been, good…read more We sat at the hightop tables and had the pleasure of being served by the bartender! (She makes a good L.I.T) She had backup come in as we were gearing up to leave. It started to rain and she walked my mom to the car with an umbrella that is above and beyond service! It's one thing to do your job but that kind gesture made my entire experience that much more special. So to my servers, thank you once again!! Now, let get to the food and ambience, what were all her for. Appetizers: BBQ Cheese fries and Smoked wings ! They brought hush puppies and biscuits with their house made honey butter to the table. We ordered a couple of the Combination Plates, the BBQ Chicken Plate and the Pick two protein plates. Everything was good, and everyone left stuffed and had plenty of leftovers! The dining areas were decorated in wood and cast iron with a BBQ and Pork references throughout.

Just wanted a lil Barbecue from the South and Midwood did not disappoint! The food was better than…read moreI expected. Had the Carolina pork which is vinegar based and I loved it. Was given two choices (bottles) of bbq sauce which enhanced the flavor. The plate was served with hush puppies and a pickle salad, both yummy. For my sides I got the Mac & Cheese and collard greens. While the Mac was delicious, the greens needed a little more flavor/soul. The staff, especially the bartenders were very friendly. Very nice atmosphere, I chose to sit at the outside bar since it was a nice day. Thumbs up for the drinks. Would definitely return. I could definitely imagine this place being a vibe on a busy night

Went with a teammate from Texas, wanted to compare between her usual spots and NC style…read more Overall great experience. Brisket was a bit dry but the chicken and bbq were tasty. They offer different sauces as well. First timers get banana pudding as a thank you for trying out. Server was also really personable and answered our questions. Also at a good spot of downtown to walk around after a meal.

Another stop on my Raleigh barbecue tour, Sam Jones BBQ was well worth the visit…read more I stopped in solo and grabbed a seat at the counter, starting with a Bulleit Bourbon before settling in for dinner. I ordered the Jones Family Original BBQ Tray, which comes with slaw, their slow-smoked whole-hog pork, Skylight Inn-style cornbread, and mac and cheese. The pork was the star of the show. Smoky, tender, and full of flavor, with those delicious crispy edges you expect from properly cooked whole-hog barbecue. You can really taste the Carolina oak and hickory smoke, and the vinegar-forward Eastern North Carolina style gives the pork a nice tang without overpowering it. The cornbread was excellent and the mac and cheese was a comforting side that paired nicely with the pork. I also appreciated being able to sit at the counter and watch the place in action--it has a relaxed, unfussy barbecue-joint atmosphere that fits the food perfectly. And I enjoyed my conversation with the bartender. Sam Jones has definitely earned its reputation for Eastern North Carolina whole-hog barbecue. Another strong stop on my Raleigh barbecue tour, and one I'd happily return to.

Came in with a party of 8 on a Friday at 11 when they opened. For meats, we ordered pulled pork,…read morebrisket, and ribs. I don't love pulled pork because it tends to be dry, and it was no different in this case. The brisket was also a bit dry but the house sauce helped. I ended up dousing most of my food in it. The ribs were the best meat out of the three. It was tender and flavorful. For sides, we had slaw, mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, loaded baked potato, and a green salad. My favorite was definitely the slaw. I love a good slaw with BBQ meats. My least favorite was the mac and cheese, which was dry and basic. Everything else was fine. I'm glad we got to try so many sides, and got to check this spot out. But I think next time in Raleigh, I'd like to try some other BBQ places I haven't tried yet.

Longleaf Swine is one of my favorite Raleigh restaurants. I've been a few times for Sunday brunch…read moreand it never disappoints. The brunch menu has a variety of options, but I continue to hyper fixate on the breakfast burrito. It's delicious and loaded with brisket. Like what more can you ask for? I can also highly recommend their cold brew, smoked chicken wings, and their regular bbq platters. Their brisket in general is the best I've had in Raleigh - so tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Great BBQ and great vibes.

I used to go to a church just down the road so Swine had been on my list of places to try for…read moremonths. I took a seat at the outdoor bar and started with some smoked wings. 5 whole wings, so really 10 wings at most places. Meat was juicy enough, maybe I was hoping for more of a dry rub though. I used the tangy BBQ sauce and sweet BBQ sauce on them, and they certainly enhanced the flavor. I usually like mustard based sauces, but theirs was little more peppery than I wanted Then, per the bartender's recommendation, I ordered the brisket melt sandwich, and it was the undisputed highlight of the meal Muenster cheese, thinly sliced white onion, pickle chips, and a good load of horseradish sauce. The brisket had an amazing flavor, and all the other toppings came together beautifully. But that Union bakery bun is just another level. It's like brioche, it was so soft, but somehow a little more substantial. For my side dish, I went with the sweet potatoes with goat cheese, pepitas, and agave. This was just ok. For me, the potatoes could have been cooked longer, a little more crispness would have really helped. I did think the goat cheese was a unique flavor with a milder ingredient like a sweet potato, but it did work with the other ingredients pretty well. Only one unisex bathroom and it's small, so be warned!

I heard it was the best Texas barbecue in the Triangle, and I agree that it does not disappoint…read more I've been here a couple of times, and the brisket is always tender, the flavors are solid, and the chicken is moist. It can get a bit crowded, so make sure you have enough time, but if you love Texas barbecue I think you'll love this place, too. It's no nonsense and all about the food.

I came by on a Friday for lunch. I got in line at 10:50 and had my food right at 12:00, so it…read morewasn't too bad! I got a two meat plate ($30) with smoked turkey breast, pork rib, Mac and cheese, and BBQ rice. Both of the meats were solid! I'm not a huge fan of red meat and I know turkey is always a gamble on the dryness, but it was nice and juicy! The ribs were good too. Mac was solid. The BBQ rice was pretty disappointing - super mushy texture, I didn't end up eating it. Super nice staff and clean space!

Real BBQ!! With awesome sides. And DELICIOUS and plentiful hush puppies. I was in heaven. The BBQ…read morepork was great and the fried chicken was absolutely some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Everything was delicious. The restaurant has a classic look and feel...Ole Time, just as the name suggests. We went on a Friday at lunchtime, and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. There is a very quick turnover. Our server was wonderful! Attentive, quick and funny. As a former NC resident, and a visitor now after a long time away, this is exactly what I remembered and wanted, and Ole Time Barbeque delivered!

Food here is amazing. Service is equally as good. The restaurant is small but so cozy, and more…read morethan friendly.....kind of like extended family. I actually got emotional over the pork BBQ the 1st time I had it. Lets say I'm very far away from being a kid, but the taste and flavor reminded me of being a kid and having fresh homemade BBQ from my grandad. I am born and raised here in a part of town between Raleigh, and Durham. I always felt I'ved had the best in both cities growing up and as an adult. Somehow this place escaped me till a couple of months ago. I've now been 3 or 4 times, and food has been the same each time which is amazing! All my kids, and mom feel the say way. This is a hidden gem unless you already know!! Also first time I went there an older gentleman chatted me up. He made me feel more welcome. He was like me but he already know about this place for a while and was getting a kick out of me just stumbling onto the establishment. Mac, and cheese, Collards, Fried chicken, French-fries, Hush puppies, and the Apple cobbler were all FIRE! Hopefully I'll get to try everything soon. Sorry didn't take any pics because as soon as I got the food I started to eat the food.

I came in for a quick bite before a movie and ended up ordering a whole plate because of the…read moremouthwatering smells alone -- i was not disappointed!! Got the collards, baked beans and pulled pork at the rec of a sweet man who checked on us while we were waiting to order. Pulled pork is one of my most loved bbqs, and theirs might top my list in the area so far. We immediately started planning to come back for that alone. Orange crushes and sides were also absolutely on point. Everyone was incredibly sweet on staff, and the restaurant was clean and attentive. I'm looking forward to returning to try more, thanks to the team for the wonderful and friendly service + quick meal! Prices were also far more reasonable than what I expected and the quality of food was incredible.

I thought the service was good. The meat is vinegar-based, so be prepared for that if you're not a…read morefan of vinegar-forward flavors. Slaw can always be hit or miss for me, and it was just okay for me. Not a hit for me. The beans were good, and the meat was definitely worth mentioning. I got the 2 meat platter with choice of sausage, mine had a nice kick and good seasoning throughout. The pulled pork was good as well. A person in my party got the ribs, and I enjoyed those too. I'd definitely return if I were in that part of town.

Stopped by Clyde Cooper's Barbecue last weekend and they might have some of the best fried chicken…read morein the NC triangle! When you arrive parking can be a bit tricky in this area depending on what time you arrive. We parked on the side street and walked over vs. parking in the lot out front. Walking in the restaurant feels historic, unpretentious, and casual. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. We opted to sit outside as the inside dining room is a bit small. To start I ordered the Cherry Poppins cocktail (cape fear frying pan bourbon, lime curd, cheerwine soda) which had a pretty heavy bourbon pour but was good. For food we ordered the Meats & the fixins sampler with chopped bbq pork, fried chicken dark, brisket, and smoked wings (tossed in lemon pepper). For sides we ordered fries and the Mac & cheese. Wow, the stand out item by far was the fried chicken as it fell apart, was super moist and wish I ordered more of it. Our server even jokingly mentioned the fried chicken was better than the fried chicken she makes at home. Overall this was a great experience and definitely check out Clyde copper's bbq if you are in the north Raleigh area.

Clyde Cooper's is a solid BBQ spot. There's a variety of meat platter and BBQ sandwich options. The…read morewaitress was so helpful with guiding us to the popular options since it was our first time. We wound up ordering the meat and fixins so we could try a variety of meats. We got brisket, dark meat fried chicken, chopped BBQ pork, and smoked wings with lemon pepper spice rub - plus mac and cheese and fries for our sides. The platter also came with pork skins and hush puppies. The brisket was unfortunately quite dry, which was not ideal given it was a $4 upcharge. I would skip that next time. Everything else was great though. The fried chicken was AMAZING. Like I would easily come back just for that. Also the hush puppies are incredible. Some of the best I've had anywhere. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It was such nice weather so we sat outside. I would recommend that since the indoors is a bit more cramped. Aside from the brisket it was a solid meal.

Wow.... YUMMY I LOVE RIBS and they make them perfect. I…read moretried the different sauces too. They are all good but I like the FIRE the best. Great service, fun upbeat environment. No problem getting in and order came up quickly. All around 5 star place. My photo was half way through my endurance. So it's not pretty after I ate half but super good tasting.

Horrible. I've eaten at 4 different City Barbecue restaurants & the one on Lake Boone Trail was, by…read morefar, the worst. The pulled pork tasted good but, was full of fat. Also, the greens tasted like someone had dumped an entire shaker of salt in them--totally inedible, even after rinsing them with water. I called the restaurant to let them know about the greens and was on hold for almost 15 minutes. When I finally reached someone he said, "Yeah, sorry 'bout that." I guess that I'll try Mission BBQ or drive to Clayton for some Smithfield Chicken & BBQ. I was really hoping that I'd found a good BBQ place in Raleigh.

I went back to Beasley's Chicken & Honey one last time as they close January 25th. Even on a cold,…read morerainy morning, there was a line outside before opening. I understand as if you aren't seated when they open, you can expect a 90-minute to two-hour wait. I was hoping to get the Chicken Pot Pie this time and thought my prior visit was just off. I was thrilled that most of the menu was available. They were just out of the banana pudding. So I got to try the pecan wings I read about with the white sauce. It was so good. Then I got the chicken pot pie and biscuits. The pot pie had old biscuits for the topping, but the creamy mixture with large chunks of chicken was delicious. My biscuits came with honey and were served warm. I left with a slice of the chocolate-caramel-coconut cake, a side salad without onions, and a fried boneless thigh. The salad was made correctly, and the dressing was included. The salad was full of veggies, and the cake was rich and moist. Service was friendly and as soon as I finished my iced tea, another appeared. My wings were brought out first and it was a while for the rest of the meal as the restaurant was full. But they didn't rush me at all. I actually liked the space between the dishes, as I might not have been able to eat it all otherwise. I couldn't finish both biscuits and was even provided a container for the honey. I am going to miss Beasley's, but I'm glad I got a positive experience to remember the restaurant.

I can't believe this place had to close and the only reason was pure greed from the landlord. I've…read morebeen going here since 2017 but recently when they switched to gluten-free fried chicken we started going more because my girlfriend has celiac. On Wednesday's they were doing all gluten-free menu and it was amazing...no crazy unreasonable upcharges, just honest menu pricing and great food. As of this review they are the #2 most reviewed place in Raleigh only behind the Pit. When we went last week for a farewell dinner it took us 3 weeks to get in. We got turned away 2 other times. The place was always packed and busy yet cozy and calm with great service. Hopefully they relocate or put some of the items from the menu at Pooles. Fuquay could use a nice place like this and it would be way cheaper than Raleigh! Best of luck to the staff in the future as they all look for work.