The food was incredible! My Dad and I walked in thinking it would be like any drive through…read morebarbecue place and we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the materials used in the building. Definitely a top notch barbecue place with top notch service and hosts to match it. We will definitely be coming back here. Ambiance was perfect even though we got take-out. 100% recommend this place to anyone who enjoys barbecue or is looking to try it for the first time. Thank y'all so much!!

Came here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. We had no wait, and found the service to be fast and…read morefriendly. This was my first time having bbq in NC and living in central Texas for a few years now I had thought I was a staunchly beef over pork person for bbq, but boulevard is making me rethink things a bit! Some of the best ribs I've ever had, falls off the bone with no effort what so ever. Incredibly rush and delicious flavor. The chopped bbq was also really good, especially with their white or gold sauces. Their portion sizes are incredibly large. My beans and hush puppies mostly went untouched. The potato salad was solid, but let's be honest, you're here for the meats and you won't be disappointed

Went for the seafood buffet on a Saturday. Got there around 4:30 and were quickly seated. Loved the…read morefried scallops and the grilled shrimp. Crab legs were cooked well and cracked open easily. Can't complain about that! Our waitress, Ashley, was as kind as could be. Very attentive and so friendly. Our table also enjoyed the pineapple soft serve ice cream. There is a good range of options on the seafood buffet, plus a salad bar and some sides such as fries, coleslaw, and potato salad that are offered. While the outside of the restaurant may appear a little run down, the food and service are great.

If you ever what to experience what a surf and turf buffet would be like at a motel 8 then I…read morerecommend you try this place. When we went there were only two waitresses/hostess running the whole show. They did a phenomenal job all things considered but the "buffet" was so under par it was a joke. A few pieces of meat, seafood that would make a mediocre Chinese restaurant blush with shame.

I love JD's Smokehouse! I only live a few miles, at the most from the restaurant! They're only open…read moreon Thursday, Friday Saturday, and Sundays and they're closed Monday-Wednesday.

We searched the area for the best rated BBQ and JD's smokehouse is what we found. We found the…read moreplace to be a nice and local restaurant (early what we wanted to since we don't like the typical big chains when we travel). The layout was spacious. You order at the counter and then they seat you. The young ladies were patient with us since it took us a while to decide. We went with the traditional dishes. The food came out quickly and the young lady who was waiting our area was always checking our drinks. Honestly the food was so so and we weren't too impressed. I'm glad we shared our meal and didn't go all out. Overall we felt it was so so. I did get a souvenir t-shirt. Wish I had a better review to post. Overall it's an okay spot and hope it was just an isolated incident.

Been coming in here once every few years for 20 years and I'm sorry to report it's not as good as…read moreit used to be. Actually I think other bbq places may have gotten better but this place has not. Chopped pork was ok but not distinctive. Red Cole slaw was excellent. Sweet potato casserole is a sugar bomb, hiding sweet potato flavor. Jalapeño corn bread was just not good, too cakey, no jalapeños. Fair prices. $7.99 value meal is a good deal. I'm also sad that it was virtually empty on the weekday we visited at noon. It's never been a place for ambiance and is still not. On the hunt for better barbecue place.

Not sure why 3 stars. Fast friendly service. Clean restaurant. Food was fresh, homemade sides…read more Big portions and homemade buns!

We went on a Friday night, it was busy, but the line to order went quickly and they have an amazing…read morestaff which will get you through the line to order and seated in very little time compared to most restaurants. Once seated, the restaurant has a large team of employees seating and getting the next guest ready in no time. The food was great, I was impressed with the flavors of the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. Smoked with perfection and seasoned just right while still keeping the flavor of the meat. For our sides, We had cheesy jalapeño grits, sweet potatoes with a brown sugar crust and a red slaw (spicy vinegar based). We also had the banana pudding for dessert which was great.

The brisket had a great flavor but was way too tender, it crumbled into very small pieces making it…read morea little hard to eat. The mac and cheese was decent, pretty on par for most bbq spots. The service was friendly. Lots of vintage signs and artwork on the walls.

Great and largeselection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs salads wings. Good selection of…read morelocal brews and hard ciders too. Wings great, had a dry rub flavor with sauce on side. Regular fries and sweet potato fries both crispy and fresh. Good service and got seated promptly. Definitely worth it and recommend it if you're visiting or live locally!

Awesome selection of burgers. The place is clean and has a welcoming environment. Cool central…read morelocation but parking can be hard.

This place has it all really dialed in. As soon as you walk through the door you know it's going to…read morebe amazing. Great food, super atmosphere, and the service was absolutely top notch. Madii was the server and she was as pleasant and helpful as can be. You could quickly tell that she loved working there and had incredibly positive things to say about the restaurant and the owners. Can't wait to go back!

We went for dinner on a Wednesday evening and the place was surprisingly full. The bartender was…read moreimpeccable. I don't think he ever stopped moving and checking on everyone. My only complaint was that the kitchen took a while to get our food out, but the appetizers and salads came out quickly and if I returned super hungry I would order a soup or salad before dinner. My salmon was top notch. The skin was crispy and the meat was perfectly cooked. My god mother loved her tomato bisque and fried oysters. The grits an polenta were what everyone at the bar was talking about. Many of the cocktails looked delicious and I can wait to come back sometime when I can try a few. It's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a date night.

The worst BBQ I've ever had anywhere in North Carolina in my 62 years. #BBQ #NorthCarolina #Food…read more#Disappointment

Great food and people! The staff is kind. Hillbilly fries with bbq, cheese and ranch are my…read morefavorite! They also have a variety of desserts!

Clean modern facilities with great service with unique food. I had jalapeño jam smashed burger with…read morewaffle fries. Was very good. I liked the large tables.

I stopped by here to meet up with friends, and it had an excellent family vibe! Not too loud,not…read moretoo quiet! The BBQ was excellent, right up there with the best I'd had in the Hickory area! And I had to get two to go boxes, the servings were so large! And I never had an empty glass of tea, the service was great! I can't wait to go back!

Great people and food I get a salad with out the lettuce and…read moreenjoy Pork chops is my favorite with baked potato And the condiments for the baked potato is awesome

Went prime rib night. Meat was not hot. Very thin cut for…read morethe price. $63 dollars for two, including/ iced teas. We had peas, Mac and cheese and baked potatoes. In place of sour cream they served a ranch & onion mix. Not a fan. Everything was just ok. Service was not on point. She didn't know what was in the ranch mix.