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.

Skinny Club sandwich only has 2 slices of bread, easier to handle & eat: less calories, lots of…read morebacon!! Owner & Chef Frances herself is pictured!! The you'll feel like family, down good old country !!

Let me start by saying this is a no frills spot. But because it's local to the Burgaw area and run…read morevery efficiently, we knew we had to try it! I got 2 eggs over medium, bacon and wheat toast. The food was good, but that's ok! What I didn't like, I had to butter my own toast and there was no rye toast offered, nor was there any type of potatoes or hot tea. Additionally, we ate on styrofoam plates and plastic utensils. I understand why this is how they operate, but as someone that does not like using plastic unless absolutely necessary, it was a small turn off. The smiling faces that ran the restaurant were welcoming and very accommodating. I was happy to support local, but that was the only appeal to me.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Always great food , great gluten free…read moreoptions. Great friendly service , everytime ! Get the smoked wings !! The best !!! Love the cocktails too !

Went here during my beach trip and had a great time! Prices were reasonable for a restaurant on the…read moreboardwalk and food was super yummy. I'm usually not a fan of smoked chicken so I took a chance getting the smoked chicken salad sandwich but it was great! The piña colada was a bit expensive and I couldn't taste any alcohol in it but it was still good. I got a side of potato salad and it was delicious as well. Waiter was very kind and got everything out quickly.

Absolutely delicious!! Great atmosphere with live music outside with picnic tables on the last day…read morethat we were there. We have been back twice since this pic was taken. We will return for sure!!

Great local spot with very laid back feel and great bar staff. I get the craving every week or so…read moreand have to go.

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.

Got my order wrong to start but quickly corrected. Had the brisket and ribs. Brisket was really…read moregood. Some clean nice slices but there was a thicker less lean piece. Ribs were ok. White slaw was tasty and the hush puppies with cinnamon butter were great. The sweet sauce was my favorite Careful where you seat since condensation drips from ceiling

The Smoke House at Monkey Junction, 5120 College Road in Wilmington, is a must-visit for BBQ…read morelovers. As someone picky about brisket and pulled pork, I was thrilled with their December special: a half-pound of pulled pork with two sides for just $7.40. The pork was perfectly prepared, tender, and flavorful, complemented by their in-house sides and Sweet Southern sauce. Counter service was friendly and efficient, and the dining area was clean and spacious. It's a bit tucked away--look between McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, then left into the smaller strip. I'll definitely be back when visiting Wilmington again. Highly recommend!

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

My wife and I ordered some Uber Eats BBQ to the hotel we were staying at. We ordered pulled pork…read moresandwich, a "2 meats and 2 sides" plate, cornbread and a side of baked beans. The pork sandwich was packed with tender meat. Sauce on the side. My wife's chicken and smoked turkey were good, the turkey was a bit dry as turkey can be. The beans were awesome; I liked that there was brisket instead of pork in them. All in all, a really good bbq place! Check it out.

For me and my wife this has been our go to bbq place for 15 years. Not all ways getting bbq m. Just…read morea good old school feel!

Great counter service BBQ in the heart of Wilmington. It was our first visit, so the lovely lady at…read morethe counter explained the menu, how to order, her favs, etc. Very helpful if you are not sure what to get. We settled on brisket. My hubs got the brisket sandwich with side of Mac and cheese and side of green beans. I had the chopped brisket the comes with the sauce mixed in with a side of baked beans. Sides do have meat mixed in as well. But the portions were sizable and very good. No option for cornbread or a little pile of pickles with the sandwiches, but if you get a platter, it does come with cornbread. The place is covered with military and firefighter patches, photos, and downtown Manhattan pictures of the former World Trade Center. As a former NY'er, we appreciate the dedication to the first responders and military service people. It is why this restaurant got started. They donate to charities for veterans and first responders. We are grateful. Overall, good experience. When we arrived the restaurant was quiet, but once our food was ready, and we chose our seats, the line reached the door. It was very busy. We also took more time ordering so it was good we were there early before dinner rush on Tuesday. I will definitely return here. Very casual, good food, lots of sauces to try and they have a mission to help the military. 5 stars

I love some Mission BBQ, however, on Saturday 8/22, the moist/fatty brisket let me down. This is…read morethe first time that this has happened. It was soooo dry. I did not realize it until I got to my destination and opened up the to-go box. Perhaps, because I was one of the first customers of the day, this might have been leftover from the night before. Moist/fatty brisket should always be oozing with juice. Nope. The jalapeño cheddar sausage and collards were spot on. Restaurant staff were extremely pleasant.

If you want affordable, fresh quality pork products this is definitely the place. I found the…read moreblack-owned gem in 2020 as I wanted to know where my food comes from and support my community. Not only is the food great, especially the ham hocks, but the customer service is top-tier as well. I tell everyone about it because its really good.

Good sausage! I bought a package at one of the Saturday morning farmers markets at the Duplin…read moreEvents Center and went back the next month specifically to buy more. I'm happy to see that they have opened a store and I will be in to see them! I want to try more of their products and I will update my review as I do.