My wife and I drove 8 hours to Raleigh and made sure the very first place we stopped was Prime, and it was everything we hoped for! Five minutes after jumping in line we were offered a free beer which hit the spot on a 90 degree spring day. We've hit a number of barbecue spots all over the country so I don't say this lightly but their pork ribs were the best I've ever tried and if you go on a Saturday make a point to try the whole hog lechon! Huge thanks to Marcus & Chris for the southern hospitality! read more

Prime Barbecue - Pork ribs, Whole Hog Lechon, smoked turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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Great location next to the Knightdale station park! We ordered online for pick up then took our order to the nearby playground with pavilions to enjoy our haul and let our daughter burn off some energy. Utensils and napkins weren't automatically included so make sure to bring your own or specifically ask. The brisket was my favorite with a mix of lean and moist cuts and a nice crust on all. The sausage and pulled pork didn't slack either. The Mac and cheese was ultra creamy, and the barbecue rice was loaded with bits of meat. We meant to take home leftovers, but ended up stuffing ourselves and not having room for the bread pudding. That reheated well at home for something sweet later in the day. 10/10 would spend an afternoon like that again. read more

Prime Barbecue - Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, mac and cheese, barbecue rice - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

Let me preface this with saying that Prime's food is amazing. We have been loyal customers for a while so when we needed to decide on a caterer for our 2026 wedding, it was a no-brainer. This review is for catering and customer service. I initially inquired July 2025 for our early May 2026 wedding and heard back the next month. From there I had to reach out WAY more than necessary, over a 3 month period to be exact. At this point anyone else would have said forget it - as many people told me to walk away then - but we were trying to be patient as we wanted prime to caterer our wedding that badly. After much back and forth via email (because I wanted to make sure I was keeping a log of date and times) and even several phone calls, we got our tasting scheduled for December 2025. After sending back what we wanted in less than 24 hours, it took over a month to receive the pricing, along with several follow-up emails requesting the link or information on how to put our deposit down. What happened to getting back to customers within 3-5 business days max? A MONTH+ after the tasting, we received & accepted the pricing same day and waited for the deposit link to be sent - once again, having to follow up to get the deposit link sent to us which took over two weeks to finally receive after I had to send quite a lengthy email regarding our frustrations as we are only 3 months out from our wedding and have yet to put our deposit down to actually secure anything. To my surprise when we went to put our deposit down the total was now $1,444 dollars more than the price we accepted several weeks prior. They stated they were increasing their prices going into 2026 - which we totally understand but that is not the price we had agreed upon and NO ONE told us our pricing would increase with this overall restaurant pricing increase as well. I understand there are clauses in catering for food pricing changes, but why could you not reach out and tell people that so they aren't so shocked? They stated this would impact anyone with catering moving forward whether you had already paid a deposit or were waiting to put your deposit down like us - it did not matter and the price was increasing. Ultimately we decided to part ways due to the on going frustrations that simply were not worth it anymore. The catering department is very nice, but I believe the lapses in communication go deeper than what we saw; however this should not be how customers are being treated. I truly hope you all have told all your future bookings their prices are increasing from the cost they had agreed upon when placing their deposit. If I would have not been told this until the day I went in to pay my final bill and saw it being THOUSANDS of dollars more depending on how many people you have, food choices, etc., than what we had planned I would be livid. So to all those couples, businesses, etc.....PLEASE go check your final bill you'll be responsible for. We were told there was a request put in to honor our original pricing of what we had agreed upon or they would help us cut or change things out to make our budget, but honestly the damage had already been done..... read more

It is a Texas type barbecue, lines are put in the street. You wait in line for hours then you order your food, once you have the food you have a seat at a table and eat. I wish they would figure out a better way to do this to shorten the lines. Barbecue sauce too sweet but it is Texas style. The best things are jalapeño, cheddar smoke sausage, rigs and pecan pie. The pecan pie was one of the best I have ever had. Filled with delicious pecans and less of the sugary layer, crust delicious. A must try pecan pie. read more

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I can't stop thinking about my meal at Prime Barbecue. I had read a TON of reviews before heading out to Knightdale to check this place out. I had prioritized my list of things to try. This is a good 30-40 minute drive from my house and SO worth it! 2 friends and I had decided to check this out on a Friday. I knew there would be a line out the door and possibly down the street, but I was not working that day and REALLY wanted to try the food, Upon arrival, there is ample parking on the street or across the street in the park. The line was outside on their covered patio (with heaters); we heard it would likely be over an hour wait from where we were, but despite the cold January weather, it was quite pleasant waiting. Carlos (one of the guys who makes it his business to make sure those waiting feel welcome) offered us water while we waited. Little things like that go a long way for me. I wanted to go on Friday because there were 2 fabulous sounding features (Beef Ribs and Burnt Ends). While Burnt Ends were my priority, I was intrigued by both. I knew I was getting Brisket (likely fatty/moist as that's what I prefer) and was hoping to get a 2 meat plate with Burnt Ends as my second; unfortunately, features can't be added to meat plates, but can be purchased as an add-on. As we waited in line, I was checking out what others had purchased including meats, sides and desserts. I don't usually buy dessert at a Barbecue restaurant, but the cobbler with vanilla ice cream was quite popular. Based upon my research, I had decided to order Mac & Cheese (with bacon) and Barbecue Rice as my 2 sides. When we finally got up to place our orders, I was given a sample "bite" (it was way bigger than a bite) of brisket, and I was instantly in a very happy state. The flavor was AMAZING! It was worth the trip just for that sample. I ordered a 1 meat plate of sliced moist brisket with Mac & Cheese and Barbecue Rice as my sides with an add-on of 1/2 lb of Burnt Ends to share with my friends. My friends (who also have great food taste) got some additional items including pork ribs, beans, creamed corn (feature of the day), corn bread, and the HUGE baked potato. During our fabulous meal, we met some of the great people who work at the restaurant. They "suggested" trying the House Made Sausage which was good, but does contain jalapeños so be prepared for a kick. In addition, it was also "suggested" we try the Texas Cobbler with vanilla Blue Bell Ice cream (Blue Bell is a Texas treasure); the flavor of the day was blueberry, and historically I have not been that into cobbler, this was AMAZING! I can't wait to try other flavors on my next visit. While you can expect to pay ~$21 for a one meat plate, 2 sides and no drink, I do feel the quality of the food makes it worth the money. The quality of the food and taste IMO is SO much better than the chain BBQ restaurants. I was so impressed and stuffed with my experience at the Prime Barbecue; I will absolutely go back. Next time, I think I will go for a 2 meat plate with chopped and sliced brisket to better compare the 2 options. For sides, I will stick with Mac & Cheese (with bacon of course) and the other side is TBD. I will also get the cobbler because I would regret it if I didn't!! Thanks so much to the team at Prime both front of the house and behind the scenes. You made my day with amazing food, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Prime Barbecue catered one of the events I attended and it was my first time trying it. Incredible. It definitely made me want to visit and try more from their menu. The standout for me was the pork belly. It was perfectly rendered and incredibly flavorful. I've also heard their brisket is amazing so I'll definitely have to go back and give that a try. read more

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Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! There is a line all day. It never stops from early in the morning until it sells out. But, I don't see anyone annoyed about the line. Everyone expects it and waits patiently. The service from ordering, at the cashier to the floor is top notch. I've learned almost everyone's name on the floor and felt really taken care of. The food is top notch as well. Chris, the owner, is known as a barbecue nerd and it's so true. I had the privilege to hear from him how he cooked the meat from start to finish. So much care and engineering behind it. I also got he Pit Tour and was it eye opening. You know for sure that they care about their meat and the quality. But, if you ask Chris, he's not in the barbecue business, he's in the people business. You'll see it everywhere in the store. He really care about his staff and the customers. There's a family station, which is more than a baby changing station, with all the items stocked. Their kids high chair is much better than any other restaurants' I've seen. They also have a kids play area outdoors for the warmer weathers. The sitting style is like family style. You really need to love your community and sit together. Love the atmosphere it brings and the energy. Newcomers, always get the brisket. Their burnt ends are amazing. You cannot add the burnt ends as part of the meat option of a plate, but you can get it separately a la carte. Expect to spend around $30 per person. If you're going to feast, then $45 per person. read more

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A lot of hype about this place and wow it lives up to it! I enjoyed the brisket, mac n cheese (with bacon) and green beans. Ample portions of the sides. 2 slices of brisket (the meat is weighed) one lean, one 'fatty' and I enjoyed them both. Flavorful - really don't need bbq sauce, although a small portion is provided. The sauce had a great ratio of sweet and tangy. Texas style for sure. Staff are attentive, one stationed in the dining area gathering your trays, tidying and stocking beverage area. Its a bit noisy, as the dining area has an industrial feel, but you can still have conversations. The staff on the line are friendly and informative. I'm looking forward to my next visit to try other meats. read more

Prime Barbecue - Brisket, mac n cheese, green beans and pickled onions, and pickle slices. - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

I have so many wonderful thing to say about Prime Barbecue. My husband and I had heard such great things about Prime BBQ that we had to try it and our first experience did not disappoint. Since we were driving kind of far, we placed a to go order not knowing how long the wait would be. The woman that answered the phone was so friendly and very patient. Upon arrival, we drove to that back to the to-go parking section that had ample parking spots. There is a nice area behind the building with plenty of seating and even a small gated play area for children. The packaging of the to-go order was nicely organized, labeled, and packaged in a way to have the food be in its best possible state upon eating. Since this was our first time, we wanted to try a variety of foods. We tried their brisket and pork ribs which had a lot of great flavors and very tender. We tried their pulled pork which was my least favor of the three meats we tried but still tasted good. For sides, we tried their mac 'n' cheese which was creamy and had a nice flavor. Their barbecue rice was so delicious! We tried their big boss beans which we were not fond of as they had an overly celery flavor. Had the bread pudding for dessert which is apparently only offered on Fridays and Saturdays. Go on those days and get their bread pudding! I am a fan of bread pudding and this is on my list of top favorite bread puddings - just yum! This was a great first experience and we will definitely be eating here again! read more

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Prime Barbecue came very highly recommended by my brother-in-law. Hubby and I decided to give them a try during the holiday week while visiting NC. All I can say is, this place really blew me away! The line was long, out to the patio, we definitely expected to wait a while. However, the hour and 20 minute wait was TOTALLY worth it. Once we ordered and received a small burnt ends sample, we were hooked. Hubby ordered the moist and lean brisket, ribs, mac n cheese, and the big boss beans. I ordered the moist and lean brisket, mac n cheese, and barbecue rice. We both added pickled red onion and pickles, he got a side of pickled jalapeño which I also enjoyed. Everything was absolutely delicious! The moist brisket was my favorite - juicy, flavorful, salty bark, perfectly rendered fat. Possibly the best brisket I've ever had. It didn't need the BBQ sauce whatsoever. The BBQ sauce was very yummy so I used it mostly with my sides. The mac n cheese was creamy and rich, lovely with the addition of house-made bacon bits. I loved the barbecue rice, it was fluffy, flavorful, and loaded with bits of pork and house-made sausage. All in all, this BBQ spot knows BBQ. Keep up the great work. We will most definitely be back next time we visit NC! read more

Prime Barbecue - Brisket - moist and lean, Barbecue Rice, Bacon topped Mac 'N' Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Pickles, BBQ Sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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C'mon...any time I'm home I have to come to Prime to get a combo plate. The food is excellent . The service is excellent . The ambiance is what you would expect from a bbq joint. Pro Tip: order your food well ahead of time because the WILL run out of whatever you have in mind. Don't wait because the line will be out the door no matter the time of day. read more

Prime Barbecue - Combo Plates - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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Ok...I now understand the hype!!! Wow!!! So, my first time at Prime was a few days ago. Start to finish...I see why they're so popular. I hoped to try their food when I was in town back in April, but my schedule just didn't work out to do so. So I made SURE to make a stop this time around. SO GLAD I did! Surprisingly...had it not been for a woman taking a very long time ordering an extremely large order...the line moved quickly considering the day and time (Friday afternoon). I think I made it in after the lunch rush, but the line was steady and people kept coming. The staff serve you in a very efficient manner. They're friendly and attentive. If you know what you want, you can be at the register with your order in hand within 5 minutes of ordering, if not less. What I ordered: - 2 Meat Plate: Turkey breast, Pork Ribs - Sides: BBQ beans, Green Beans, and side of Macaroni and cheese - Condiments: pickled onions, dill pickle chips, BBQ sauce - Dessert: Pecan Pie Everything was really, really good. I didn't "love" the BBQ beans, but the green beans were DELICIOUS and the Macaroni and Cheese, although not the "best" I've ever had, didn't disappoint. The pecan pie was plentiful and baked just right. The STAR of the show was definitely the meats. Both the turkey and ribs were seasoned, smoked, flavored, cut, and presented perfectly. I am STILL thinking about it and I can't wait to go back and place another order! Although I had to order my food to-go this time, the dining hall was very large and well laid out...I might dine-in next time. The restaurant is in a great location with plenty of parking and lovely walking paths nearby. Although online ordering is available, it seems that on Fridays and Saturdays, it is not. It would be nice if very large/catering-type orders that hold up the line were taken separately, so the line can keep moving. Nevertheless, I fully understand the hype now! Well done, Prime Barbecue! Well done. read more

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Prime Barbecue is not just good food (which it certainly is!). It is an experience in excellence and customer service that makes this place truly special. I made some new friends eating at one of the large communal tables and had the pleasure of meeting and talking with owner, Christopher Prieto, when he made his way around to check on his customers. To hear him talk about his journey and his passion for this place is inspiring. I will go out of my way to return and support Prime Barbecue every chance I get. read more

Came on a food tour to 100-150 deep at open. The line was quick and efficiently run. It was super cool to see the owner greeting, mopping, and serving during my hour there from waiting to order to eating the meal. The brisket was fantastic...as were the ribs, sausage, and daily special whole hog lechon which was served with crispy bits on top. The cold sweet potato salad was amazing. I guess if I had to remove something it would be the Mac. The meal was truly phenomenal with amazingly tender meat. They have the whole operation down to a science. Will definitely back! read more

Prime Barbecue - Insta: mmmashterchef 3 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

My first and only experience at this joint was horrible. I was in a large party, and each one of us received 1 pork rib and 2 slices of brisket. The server cut off 3/4" of fat from the top of the brisket used to serve me leaving only small portions of brisket in the slices. Others received twice as much brisket as me the ones behind me received the same small serving. The brisket was so greasy that the paper on the plate was saturated. I have never seen Texas style BBQ cooked with ALL of the fat left on the brisket! Why didn't Prime use a simple scale to serve by weight to make the servings fair to their customers???? Prime was overhyped, outrageously expensive, and the sides were an equal mess. The mac and cheese was bland and lukewarm. The cole slaw was a meager preparation effort, and the bun was the only item that was palatable because it required no cooking or prep effort. I have had better beef BBQ at Buc-ee's. Rest assured I will never eat at Prime again. The management of Prime does not understand one simple business rule: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. read more

There is always a line and there is a reason why. Best brisket I've had in NC, and top notch ribs & sausage too. Get there early and get in line. I put in an online order the day before which saved time (and you can pick up when you get there without standing in line). Service was so fast and so friendly - very impressed especially for such a busy place. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Just go!!! At least once!! read more

My husband would rate Prime as a 5/5 but I would say a 4/5 since I've been to Texas a few times. I would say this is the best brisket you can get in North Carolina. We drove an hour and waited a half hour to see what the hype was all about. It was definitely worth it and really enjoyed the service as the owner was super friendly to speak to while we waited. read more

Prime Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

It's a vibe! Be ready to wait in a long line, which is part of the ambiance, actually! This place is on the loud side and set up like a cafeteria, with the line following the inside perimeter. The menu is simple but covers it all: brisket (make sure you or someone in your party orders this!), sausage, ribs, turkey, pulled pork, sides and specials. There is dessert too! It's all good. The only way you could order wrong is if you don't get to try the brisket after waiting in that line! read more

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Prime barbecue was the best barbecue we have ever eaten would definitely recommend this place to family friends and business people food was fantastic. Barbecue was fantastic atmosphere fantastic people fantastic just all the way around outstanding. We'll go back for sure. read more

Prime Barbecue - What they have done. - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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Recently stopped by prime on my way back from the beach. We ordered online for pickup so we didn't have to wait in line when we arrived (definitely do this!!) We got the pick three and chose jalapeño sausage, pulled pork, brisket and added a side of their burnt ends which are available on Wednesdays! The brisket and burnt ends were my favorite. Truly perfect! We got their Mac and cheese which was creamy and topped with bacon and their sweet potatoes salad. Overall prime is one of my favorites in NC for BBQ! read more

The three of us were really hyped on going to this place because reviews looked appealing. Maybe the restaurant had an equivalent of a "bad hair day" when we arrived. Our favorite BBQ restaurants in NC are 12 Bones (Asheville) and The Smoke Pit (Salisbury) so we had very high expectations going in. Those two places are off-the-charts popular (see their reviews). We did feel optimistic walking in, the place was humming with activity, loved the high ceilings and plenty of space to eat. However, we all ordered the brisket and it was some of the worst we have ever had: very very dry, overcooked, not juicy at all. I honestly felt like crying. The sides also were not good: the green beans were watery, overcooked, and tasteless, the cornbread was super-sweet with a cinnamon flavor and not even in the league of Jiffy cornbread at the food lion. They were out of the russet potatoes (which we all wanted) and the bean entre was totally plebeian. We didn't order dessert so cannot speak to what that experience was like. None of us liked the BBQ sauce and thought that the Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ at Harris Teeter was ten times better. The young woman at the cash register (tall, slender, pony-tailed) was NOT friendly and when I asked where the plastic cutlery was, she said "over there somewhere" and turned away. The BBQ sauce was doled out in a TINY little round container, maybe 2 ounces worth I am guessing. One of our party wanted more to cover the extreme dryness of the brisket and when he asked her for an additional tiny tub, she said "I have to charge you for that." He passed. We had already paid plenty for a lousy meal with attitude from her and another unfriendly male employee. Such a different experience from 12 Bones and The Smoke Pit with their fabulous food, super warm and welcoming and hospitable attitude. Prime BBQ is pricey but we won't be spending our hard-earned dollars there again. read more

Very clean good size restaurant by the farmers market in Knightdale. The interior is subway tiles and wood tables with padded seats. A really efficient space. Very friendly service, one of the pit masters came out and spoke to everyone and someone else came by asking if I needed more sauce or anything. I ordered the three meat tray which comes with two sides. Today one of the specials was burnt ends but I really wanted to try the brisket, BBQ or pulled pork and the turkey breast. They ask if you want lean or fatty brisket, the sliced turkey was dipped back in its juices and the chopped pork was combined with what looked like a vinegar based sauce. They asked if I wanted pickles and/or pickled onions. I went with the onions and said yes to the slice of potato bread. For sides I went with the sweet potato salad which comes with bacon and the green beans. Everything tasted great. Two sauces came on the tray, one sweet and one smoky. The sweet one was a bit too sweet but both tasted good. Like their sign says "BBQ is not a sauce" but they were there so why not even-though none of the meats needed a sauce. The brisket was good of the best I've ever had and the pork and turkey were nothing to sneeze at. I will definitely be back to try more of their items. read more

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OMG! So worth the drive and the wait to try this spot. I will warn you to get there as early as possible to opening time because the line is insane and out the door. However, everyone knows the deal and patiently waits. Once you get to the counter, someone is there to take your order and prepare the fresh food. Once it's gone, it's gone. So, if you are looking to try something specific get there early. Food was DELICIOUS! BBQ style. I even tried Mac and cheese with bacon on top and it was out of this world. Disclaimer: I never eat Mac and cheese. I also tried the rice which had pork on it (reminded me of Puerto Rico ) I would absolutely come back here. There are plenty of inside and outside tables. Plenty of parking. Come hungry! read more

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I couldn't believe they offer halal brisket option. I flew from the opposite part of the country and saw a TikTok post mentioning it's halal. Went to this with my cousins who were visiting from London. We have been dreaming about this type of bbq. We finally got to experience and man the experience was 11/10. The staff was super helpful and answered all of our questions about bbq. They even let us taste, too so we can decide how much leaner or fatty our meat should be. They were friendly and respectful. Food. IT WAS AHMAZING!!! I still can't get over the taste of that beautiful brisket. It was moist and so much flavor. Ambiance was another factor that we loved the food. You really need to experience this in order to understand what I'm trying to say. To the staff, hats off to you. This should be a benchmark for all the other restaurants. Please don't stop offering halal option for brisket. We need to advertise more so people learn about this place and its offering. 11/10. Absolutely will visit this place again when I come back. 100% worth it. I forgot to mention, the staff will make sure they'll use a separate knife, clean the counter and put new aluminum so there is no cross contamination going on from pork. read more

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We take our family here every time they're visiting in town and every single time, our families agree how this is the BEST Barbecue they've ever had. You can't go wrong with any of their meats. I don't prefer the sweet potato salad or regular salads here but they have some really other amazing sides like big boss beans, Mac and cheese with bacon on top and cornbread. read more

Prime Barbecue - Covered outdoor seating - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

Wow--what an incredible lunch! We stopped in on a random Wednesday afternoon and were greeted by a line nearly out the door. My first thought was, "If this many people are waiting, the food must be worth it." And I was absolutely right. After nearly an hour, we finally got our plates loaded with pulled pork, brisket, and sausage. The brisket was the star--so tender it was falling apart, yet unbelievably moist and juicy. The pulled pork and sausage were fantastic as well, and the BBQ sauce tied everything together into a symphony of flavor that played perfectly on the palate. The atmosphere was just as impressive as the food. It's very family-friendly, with an outdoor play area for kids, and they even let my boys take home little army men as a fun touch. If I had one suggestion, it would be this: please offer beds for post-BBQ naps--because after a meal like that, you'll definitely want one! read more

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This place is a gem! The BBQ was incredible--fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. The staff was kind and attentive, and the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. Perfect spot for a casual meal with family or friends. We'll be regulars for sure! read more

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We got almost everything and nothing disappointed. Skipped turkey as it was the day after Thanksgiving. Ordered ahead to beat the line and drew dirty looks from folks who thought we were skipping. Staff members were very helpful, kind, and accommodating. Couple notes on food: -Pork ribs and brisket were standouts. -Pulled pork was fine, but the least favorite protein we ordered. Mixing with some coleslaw saved it. -Mac and cheese and beans were great. -On desserts: Bread pudding was better than banana pudding but both were good. Banana pudding featured Biscoff cookies -- an interesting touch. This was our third time here and we will always find a reason to come here when in Raleigh area. read more

This bbq was very flavorful. The meats were good even without the sauce. I normally like the meat cooked with the sauce but, this wasn't bad. The meat was very tender. The atmosphere is welcoming and the service was great. read more

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How do you say YUMMM!!! We were still drooling after we finished our meal. I arrived at Prime Barbecue way before noon on a Thursday morning and the line was soooo long and the outdoor and indoor dining rooms were already filling up. But I figured it was well worth the wait and got our food to-go. We got the two-meat (brisket & homemade sausage) and the pastrami bacon by the pound. I am a pastrami fanatic and loved their smokey bbq twist on my long-time favorite. I was also eye-balling the plates of other diners and spotted their huge chicken fried steak that was the size of a dinner plate! The lady that ordered it, said "it was amazing and worth coming out on Thurs" for this treat. Guess what, I'll be back on Thurs so that I can check that one out too. read more

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The meal was decent value, taste mild, service smooth. Overall fine but forgettable, a fair three-star dinner. read more

Prime Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

The best barbecue I've had during my time in NC so far! The line is long (we waited for 30 minutes at 3pm on a Saturday). They will sell out of things, so if you can go earlier in the day that's probably better. The owner gave us free beers and iced water while we were waiting in line which was really thoughtful. I especially loved the brisket. It was so tender and fell apart easily. My favorite side was probably the mac and cheese which you can get topped with bacon. The line is "cafeteria style" so you order and make your way through sides and have your food once you're at the register. They let you sample things too if you're unsure what you want! read more

Prime Barbecue - Brisket, green beans, mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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I was driving from Raleigh to Roanoke Raids and I decided to try Prime on my way up. the first thing I'm going to say is this place is clean! In the men's room, they keep floss picks and breath mints. I swear every BBQ restaurant in America should be required to do the same thing! Pepsi drinks or on tap, along with sweet and unsweet tea. Ok and onto the food. The guy carving the meat was nice enough to give me a free sample of brisket and it melted in my mouth. Good seasoning, well cooked. I ordered the burnt ends, since it was their Friday special. They came doused in their sauce. I liked the sauce, but I honestly think they might have been better without it. I also ordered a half pound of turkey. Some of the best turkey I've had anywhere at anytime. Moist as can be, top it with a little BBQ sauce. Perfect. For sides, the beans and spicy slaw were both excellent. If I could change anything, there should be more than one sauce. Maybe a spicy sauce, a mustard sauce? Prime may not be traditional NC BBQ but boy, they know how to make some amazing food. It might be a half hour from where I lie, but I'll certainly be back. I have ribs, pastrami, and mac to try... read more

Great bbq and sauces. I'll be back often!!! Nc h lol h I'll h k go. I'm hog I'll Kiki him hug k flick hi g ok I y I y I'll he read more

Long, wait during busy times. We waited about an hour in line. The brisket and brisket sandwich was great. Meat was moist. The pork ribs were a little on the salty side, but was fall off the bone. The sides were OK. We liked the coleslaw and green beans and the barbecue rice. The desserts were great. We loved the cobbler and banana pudding. The restaurant is great located by a park and able to accommodate big groups. The servers were great and quick to clean up tables for a quick turnover. read more

Prime Barbecue - We totally did not like this place lol. - Barbeque Near Me - Knightdale, North Carolina

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The food and service are great! Michelin star BBQ is a high achievement. Make sure to get there early because the line is long but the ambiance is great! They have toy shoulders to take in remembrance of praying for our troops. They also sell out so you'll be lucky to get food if you try to go late. read more

There was a line but it was worth the wait. I had the Cuban Sandwich and BBQ rice. I also took home some smoked turkey breast. Everything was delicious and plentiful. The employees are friendly and efficient. Great experience! read more

Staff is always good. Never a problem with service other than the wait can be VERY time consuming ~ 45 minutes typical. Real only complaint is people meeting others and then CUTTING in line to be with the party when we have been in line for a while. Sorry but move to the back if you cant arrive when others in your party arrive. Meats are always above par good! Comparable with the top BBQ joints in the area (yep, there are a few but you have to drive) read more

Good food every time. And service as expected in a food hall. I recommend the chicken Philly..

Stopped in for lunch based on the recommendation of a fellow pilot. Absolutely amazing meal. I had the lean brisket with mac & cheese and cole slaw. What made the experience even better was when the pit master came over and asked how the food was. We talked to him for a short while ~ he is extremely passionate about barbecue and wanting his customers to have a great meal and experience. The facility was clean and well laid out. It wasn't overcrowded with tables. Utensils were easily accessible. All of the staff members that we encountered were polite, courteous, and respectful. read more