Rick's NC BBQ is the real deal, After multiple attempts at finding NC Eastern style Q in the New Bern area we finally went to Rick's in Oriental. This is now our go to BBQ restaurant. Whether you like pulled pork, fried chicken or brisket this is the one. The quality of the BBQ and attentive service is spot on. Thanks Rick for coming to Oriental. read more

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Every time I go to Ricks I realized I waited too long into between trips! The pulled pork is always fantastic and he serves great sauces with it. I think it's the best friend chicken around, and I'm a fan of the potato wedges, and enjoy dipping them in the bbq sauce. They are always wonderfully friendly, and Mr. Rick does a great job giving awesome service. Definitely try them out if you haven't yet. read more

Rick's NC BBQ - Pulled pork combo - Barbeque Near Me - Oriental, North Carolina

Had some of the best ribs I've ever had the other day. Fries were fantastic. Collards were way to salty for me though. Nice owners. Hope their business flourishes. read more

Stopped in after visiting the Oriental History museum and OMG, it did not disappoint! My wife and I shared a brisket sandwich and enjoyed a side of potato wedges. The crispiness of a slow smoke was spot on, and the juiciness and tenderness made you want to bite into more. A much needed addition to food choices here in Oriental. read more

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Love the ribs. My only issue is the sides are not homemade. Service is always good, prices are fair.

My husband and I shared a delicious BBQ platter with chicken and some cornbread today. That and a side of beans and cole slaw, DELICIOUS! Met Rick, great service and enjoyed visiting with Rick. read more

Rick's NC BBQ - Busy place, but Rick still found time to visit with us and pose for a photo. Great place! Great food! - Barbeque Near Me - Oriental, North Carolina

The food is fresh and delicious. Full of flavor. Fried foods are flavorful and not greasy or oily at all. Really some of the best pulled pork I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and go for a meal. Sooo good. Delicious. read more

We walked by Rick's on the way to the hardware store and decided to stop in. I had a 2 piece dark meat chicken with 1/4 lb of pulled/chopped pork with double collards, yum. My husband asked for a recommendation, and he suggested ribs, plus huge portions of coleslaw and Mac & Cheese for sides. I had 1/2 1/2 sweet tea and David had a negro modelo ($3 beers!) The chicken was very juicy & flavorful, I think it was brined. The pork was tradition NC pork, nice, smokey & tender. The collars had a nice kick of vinegar and red pepper, my favorite. It also came with slaw and a bun. There was so much food that I brought home another meal! The ribs were ridiculously good, falling off the bone tender! The slaw's vinegar based and delicious, mac & cheese was nicely done too. The sauces are really good too, the vinegar one was delicious. It was busy, locals definitely support Rick's, but if you are driving through or going down the ICW like we are, I highly recommend Rick's. It is walking distance from the harbor/dingy dock and next to the hardware store. My husband said that it's in his top 3 bbq favorites, and I concur! Unfortunately I forgot to take photos, so sorry! read more

Delicious! Wings, fried chicken, ribs (perfect bark!), slaw, beans all good! Service was great! Fast and friendly. Stopped in Oriental for lunch on our way down the ICW - glad we did! read more

Rick's NC BBQ - Pulled pork, ribs, slaw and sauce! It's called the T-Man. ;) - Barbeque Near Me - Oriental, North Carolina

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AMAZING QUALITY! I've had BBQ in Memphis, Kansas City, Texas, St. Louis and Carolina and IMHO Rick's is arguably the very best. Rick is a master at achieving just the right amount of smokiness, juiciness and tenderness in his ribs and pulled pork. He offers sauces for the ribs but they're super delicious without these additives. He is very picky about the quality of meat selected and the seasoning of his smoker. Pork is not the only highlight! The fried chicken is juicy with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. They offer a nice variety of side, collard greens and slaw being my favorites. The peach cobbler is a must have! Their service is super friendly. We have taken a lot of people to experience Rick's and everyone has loved it. -phil and katherine, Ohio read more

Here is a guy from Baltimur that can teach the locals how to smoke pig and other meats. His food is terrific because it tastes good and tastes like barbecue is supposed to taste. The state of Kentucky should make him a honorary colonel because his fried chicken is absolutely the best. He practices the art of cooking chicken, low and slow. I think that Colonel Sanders would be very impressed with his chicken. The side dishes are wonderful because they're made fresh and plus chef Rick and his wife make you feel right at home. It is in the town of Oriental, which is a great tourist spot and this restaurant is on the main drag. What a gem of a place! Plus he's got some good draft beer to wash things down. FYI, since he's from that Maryland city, he does something that's unique there, it's called pit roast beef. It's not a regular item on the menu, but when it is, try it. Well worth the drive. read more

Love the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. Yummy brisket and the sides are always good! Mac and cheese ; green beans with turkey meat ( yes, delicious) everything is flavorful! Rick is friendly , kind and has a great sense of humor! Just a nice good feel little place to have a delicious and plentiful BBQ lunch or dinner. 2 things.....don't come late - they close exactly at 7 pm! And definitely get the cornbread if they have it! Moist and yummy. Gave a 4 only because I'd love to see a bit more attention to the area where we eat! Spruced up a bit! But 5 for food, 5 for service. read more

The bbq and the fried chicken are delicious! The Mac and cheese is phenominal! The coleslaw tastes delicious, too!

Best bbq and ribs we've found anywhere. Love the chicken as well. Cheap beer and friendly service. We eat some and take some home to the triangle with us often. read more

The rib platter was excellent. For sides, I got baked beans and wedges, and my husband had beans and collards. Both were wonderful. Our second time here and will definitely be back. Service was efficient, and the place was clean. It's worth the drive from New Bern. read more

Rick's NC BBQ - Rib slab platter with baked beans and wedges - Barbeque Near Me - Oriental, North Carolina

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Outstanding BBQ - pulled pork, ribs, and brisket. The fried chicken is amazing - great seasoning and moist meat. Service is outstanding. Rick is an amazing host. read more

Great food. Great service. I would eat here everyday ic i could justify the calories.

Great chicken and pulled pork but especially the Mac n cheese! Tangy coleslaw and good sauces. Friendly family-owned and clean as a whistle, freshly painted. Plenty of tables, and take-out. Try them! read more

Stopped in after a round of golf with my sons. Met Rick and he was super friendly. Fellow Marylander! Some of the best BBQ I have eaten! Pulled pork sandwich was amazing and so was the cornbread. Hoping to eat there again before we head out of town. read more

10/10 amazing service, and BEST barbecue food out there! The kindest owner, greeted everyone that came in.

We had the best fried chicken luncheon! Now I know what real Southern fried chicken tastes like. It was crispy on the outside and so juicy inside! Had melt in your mouth corn bread, real wedge fries and mac n cheese! Thank you for the 5 star lunch! read more

Lynne and I are used to really good food in Durham. After reading the reviews and comments on FB, we came in to get some ENC BBQ and some fried chicken. First off, I have to say that the fried chicken was just about perfect! Moist, crispy and not from a small bird. The BBQ was even better. We took it home and draped hot BBQ over our fresh salad. Excellent food, great value and a treasure as a great new option in the Oriental dining scene. Looking forward to what Rick, his team as well as their hardworking crew, come up with in the future. Very good food and highly recommended! read more

Had delicious fried chicken plate with potato salad and brisket sandwich. Very cold and reasonably priced beers. Friendly family owned and run business. Can't wait to go back and try more on the menu. read more

Chef Rick knows BBQ. Get the ribs!!! Truly spectacular. Fall off the bone with a very tasty rub. Sauce is not needed but is a great addition. read more

Tucked into a small plaza never open and when they are they run out of food. Is this place a front for something?

The ribs are great! Love the vinegar sauce. Moist and seasoned just right. Chicken is great too. My mouth is watering thinking about it.

Our first visit on a Thursday 5pm. We got the last chicken, 2 drumsticks for a 2 piece chicken dinner. Wish we could've said NO, if that's all ya got. Pulled BarBQ was good. Not a fan of slaw, potato salad creamer that most, mac'n'cheese just like I remember from school. Need to try other sides and their ribs, plus they have a chicken salad sandwich, so that's on my list next. read more

My wife and I from Virginia came down to our place in Arapahoe we went to Ricks got the pulled pork, beens , slaw and collards. Greater door, friendly people will return for more. read more

Ribs were nothing special, not smoked over wood for 8 hours that is for sure. A little dry too, tasted like they were over baked with a slightly Smokey spice mixture. Beans were too sweet and the two sauces they offer for the ribs were unremarkable. $40 of let down. read more

Thanks Rick. I visited your restaurant today for the opening preview. Thanks for the invite. Also, thanks for the great food. I only got the sample the pulled pork sandwiches of which I ordered two of them. They were fantastic. It is so nice to have a restaurant with a variety of food in Oriental again. I can't wait to sample the ribs, chicke, and other sandwiches and sides. I expect to be a regular customer. In fact, I WILLl be a frequent customer. Thanks again and good luck. read more