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.

Best barbecue (and carrot cake) in North Carolina. Service is friendly and fast, food is even…read morebetter!

Authentic NC BBQ experience. Small place you can drive right past -- we did! Delicious smokey…read moresmell as soon as you open the car door. Simple menu. We all got pulled pork BBQ sandwich meal. BBQ is just classic NC greatness! Sides were good - like home. Service fast and friendly. We had our food on the table 10 minutes after sitting down. I asked about their smoking process, and the guy at the counter said, "you wanna see it?". YES! Very unique, unimpressive... yet so cool. We will absolutely be back!

We got here a little bit before one on a Saturday and we're unsure of where to park so we parked…read moredirectly across the street at what is currently a church. The bartender informed us that that was an OK place to park. They opened right at one, and we were the first people in there. We inquired about food since we had not eaten lunch yet, but they were unable to let us know if their kitchen was going to open that day or not. They just started a food truck a few days prior, but that was not going to be there that day. We ordered flights and sat at the end of a really cool looking bar. I was really impressed with the fact that I liked three out of four of my beer choices. I got a stout, a blueberry cider, a prickly pear cider, and a pickle beer. Because of course we're in Mount Olive for the pickles! LOL. They will add a pickle per request! Also had sips of my besties Shake it off, the strawberry milkshake, IPA. I have never had an IPA that I liked before. We wanted to get some of the stout to go, but there was not any in the cooler. We asked Dominic, the bartender and he actually went out back to look for us. He was unable to find them, but had four behind the bar that he sold to us. We were able to add two of the shake it off to make a six pack. That was $16. Overall a great experience. The inside of the bar was lovely. The bartender was friendly and helpful. And best of all was the excellent beer. I wish this bar wasn't so far...I would definitely become a regular here!

Stopped by during the Pickle Festival. I really appreciate that they opened early for the festival…read more The pickle beer and pickle soda were both delicious and I would definitely recommend them! But we also got some of their other beers and were happy with them as well. The servers were very friendly and attentive, and location is great. Good stop for sure!

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.

Ribs were fine, sauce smoky but plain, salad fresh. Overall acceptable but forgettable, a fair…read morethree-star dinner.

Stopped in after a funeral and was really pleased to have delicious food. I had the ribeye sandwich…read moreit hit the spot and the green beans were great. I cleaned my plate and will definitely be returning. I don't live in the area but I told my sister about it and would love to pick up some cuts of meat sometimes. Good butcher shops are hard to find.

This was definitely an experience. Out of the way for me on my way home from Myrtle Beach to…read moreWinchester, VA (originally from Hickory, NC), but worth it as the nostalgia screams dinner with Grandmomma & Grandaddy. You walk in and the young HS or College Busboys/waiters are lined up waiting to assist. It has to be one of the most nostalgic things gs I've seen in a long time. The sweet tea is southern pucker sweet & perfect!! There's malt vinegar on the table for collards, and the NC vinegar based BBQ sauce was very good. However, the chopped pork BBQ did t really need any help, it was just as good on its own and not mushy. I even enjoyed the yellow coleslaw, it's a mustard & vinegar base and tasty. The Brunswick stew could have been heat hotter, but it had a decent taste with plenty of meat & veggies. I would definitely drive out of my way again to share Parker's with my 15yr old who missed this road trip.

What a great place for lunch if you happen to be in eastern NC. Cash only!!…read more 1. Friendly waiters in uniforms and paper hats greet you into a classic small town seating area. Crowded at lunch time but we quickly got a table. The crowd was diverse, tending to be a bit older. 2.Pitcher of tea delivered quickly and left on table. 3 The food: chopped barbecue served eastern NC style. Very good with lots of vinegar to add on the table; epic corn sticks and slightly sweetened hush puppies for the table; green beans served southern style just like grandma made them; mustard Cole slaw, a bit too sweet but yummy and Mac and cheese. We inhaled it. 4. Great prices ; $10 for a plate. 5. And key to a great bbq restaurant: the ribbons of the champion hogs they, ah, bought for dinner. Not oversized portions, which is great. Clean and a great small town stop.

Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

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 !!

Food was ok but way overpriced. A cheeseburger with home fries (no seasoning) & ice tea plus egg…read moresalad sandwich with lettuce & tomato with chips & iced tea was $30.

Simply great food! I call ahead and grab and go! The double…read morecheeseburger is one of my favorites

Small town country cooking. The food was delicious and the people were so nice with great service!read more

Buffet was great. Chicken and dumplings taste almost as good as my wife's. BBQ was good. First time…read morehere. I'll be back

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more