Wait staff is great and so friendly. Ordered Texas brisket and also pulled pork and potatoes salad…read more. All was very good and tender. And would come back again. Bring your coat in with you as they have the AC cranked!! :)

We wanted a break from the seafood so we drifted over to this place. That wound up being a good…read moremove. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We just beat the rush. There's no a lot of space inside but our booth was comfortable. The place is decorated appropriately for a barbecue restaurant. The place was clean. Our server was amazing. She was talkative and helpful. She recommended the potato salad which was a good idea. We received our orders quickly. Our food was delicious. The barbecue was good. The 1/2 chicken was moist and flavorful. We got our money's worth. I definitely recommend this place.

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!

It's time they update their website and clear out some of the old photos. I specifically came…read morebecause they had a lot of pictures of spare ribs and beef ribs. They no longer serve either one. Perhaps after COVID and the very high prices of beef these days but the menu is really pared down. But here are the highlights. The baby back ribs are meaty and moist with a little too much dry rub (for my tastes). There is a wide selection of sauces, but they are not typical, dinner, and lighter than most BBQ and smokehouse restaurants. The flavors were not canned; they were very authentic and clearly original. The owner seems to work hard to be authentically original. The other thing we tried was the burger because the waitress nearly drooled telling us about it, and several people asked us if we were going to try the burger. The burger was not some skinny smash burger or a pretender frozen patty. This was a handmade, very thick, and juicy burger with tons of flavor. My wife ordered the burger, and it was huge (see my pictures). I might try the burger the next time. We also had Mac and cheese (good, not amazing), collard greens (amazing, not just good), and my wife had fries that reminded us of Five Guys. There was a ton of fries, and they were tasty. We both ate them because there was enough to share. I ordered the full rack of baby back ribs. Some BBQ places seem to be cheating somehow; a full rack has gotten both smaller and less meaty, and I have no problem finishing a full rack at most places, but Tony's was a real full rack! This rack was so meaty that I ended up taking half home, and it made a full meal the next night too! They talk up their banana pudding, but they were out. We split a cheesecake, and it was very good too. We had the plain one. A good cheesecake doesn't need to be drenched in pie filling if it's good. The staff was friendly and several people checked on us, but they were not pushy or intrusive. We did not try the brisket or pulled pork. I really wish they had beef ribs, even if it was only once a week, and the same for spare ribs, perhaps as a special. The prices were higher than we expected, more than we have paid for similar meals at other BBQ restaurants, but it seems all food, and especially meat, costs much more today.

My SO and I dined at Surf City BBQ one weekday evening during our family vacation. We enjoyed an…read moreexcellent experience, from delicious food to outstanding customer service. Surf City is a Carolina BBQ joint but serves up other southern staples like fried fish and chicken. Unfortunately, I must share that due to hardships, the restaurant is closing on September 30, 2026. AMBIANCE Country vintage is the theme and it's quite homey. Dining at grandma's house. SERVICE Kristine or Kris was our servers name (hopefully I got the spelling right). She was incredible. When I say she was attentive and so down to earth, it truly made our experience wonderful. We felt so welcomed to come in and enjoy some good southern food.. FOOD I really wanted to order a seafood platter but unfortunately they were out of fried catfish and flounder so I pivoted to a different entree. - Complimentary hush puppy sticks with cool ranch: they were good. Subtly sweet, but the cool ranch balanced everything out. - Half rack of ribs: this was the entree I switched to. The pork ribs were huge, tender, and tasty. They fell right off the bone, and I really appreciated the firmness of the tendon while I cleaned my bones. I had two sides, yams and cole slaw. I enjoyed the yams more because they weren't overly sweet, and the chef really allowed the yams' natural flavors to shine. The cole slaw was tasty but nothing special. I prefer my slaw more chopped rather than big pieces. The vinegary Carolina BBQ sauce at the table was excellent. - Eggroll BBQ Pork: my SO ordered this special entree, and it was really good. Imagine a big, crispy eggroll filled with moist, tender shredded BBQ pork. It came with a really good dipping sauce, which was a mix of honey mustard and BBQ sauce. The two sides I chose were fried okra and Brunswick stew. Both were fresh and delicious. Since they're closing, the owners are selling decor and other items from the restaurant. I purchased a lovely replica of a pay phone from the late 1920s or early 1930s to take home. Additionally, the cashier was very friendly and helpful. If you've enjoyed the food here, please go support them a few more times before they close their doors. Or simply, browse and shop for some cute decor for your home.

This local spot makes great Carolina BBQ Service is always…read moregreat wait staff is attentive Still one of the best deals for homemade food in Surf City

Such an incredible barbecue spot! Southport Smoke House completely won me over with their amazing…read moresmoked meats. The brisket was mouthwatering, tender, and rich with smoky flavor, and the chicken wings were crisp and savory. The cozy diner setup with red booths made the whole meal feel so welcoming. Sweet service throughout. I will definitely be back!

Great food! The pulled pork was lean and tender, with no excess fat, and there were plenty of…read moresauces to choose from. The sides were just as good. If you're looking for something different from the usual fried seafood around Southport, this is a big win--highly recommend. Also worth noting: there was a steady flow of people coming in for both takeout and dine-in while we were there, which is always a great sign.

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.

What can I say... if anyone ask where to get good barbecue and brisket... this is my go to. Also,…read moreany time I try other barbecue and brisket around here, I usually compare it to this. There are some good places around here, but this has been my fave for years.

The brisket Philly was absolutely amazing--look at the cheese on that huge brisket! So delicious…read more The service was excellent. When I commented on how good the picture on Yelp was for the brisket Philly, the cook showed me the one he was preparing for me and asked, "did it look like this"? My mouth was watering. It tasted as awesome as it looked too! We will be back for more! Yummy

Always a stop we make when nearby! Prepared food is great. Pork products are even better! Stock…read moreup!

NC Exit 385-Wallace, next to taco bell Small town butcher…read morewith lots of character. Stop in for an amazing BBQ meal and take away fresh high quality meat to prepare at home. Very friendly staff that make you feel that Wallace is your hometown. We met Kenneth, Billy's brother, who treated us like family and to a sample of BBQ ...on the house. Pork is locally raised, where beef is corn fed from the Midwest. Being a farm girl raised in Nebraska on corn fed not grass fed beef, I give Billy's 5 stars for knowing quality. A hole in the wall worth the exit off of 40. Look for the Country Hams, like Italian Prosciutto hanging in the front window! Tell Billy or Kenneth hello from me.

Every time we visit Wallace, NC, we have to stop here! This is the kind of old-fashioned, homey…read morerestaurant that feels like you're walking into someone's kitchen for a good, comforting meal. The atmosphere is definitely old-school and has more of a cafeteria feel, but honestly, that's part of what makes this place special. The food is what keeps us coming back. Everything tastes like genuine Southern home cooking, and my absolute favorites are the smothered pork chops and BBQ ribs--both are so good and full of that down-home flavor you just can't beat. It may not be the fanciest place, but that's not why you come here. You come for the delicious food, generous portions, and that warm, grandma's-cooking feeling. Every time we're in Wallace, this is a must-stop for us. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for real, comforting Southern cooking!

Food on buffet was cold and not great. Lighting on some of the buffet was non-existent. The…read morewaitress could care less. The sanitation score was 81. The only positive thing was an 80 yr old birthday so they were having a gospel sing.

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.