This morning, my husband was singing the Johnny Cash song, Sunday Morning Coming Down. There's a line that talks about "the Sunday smell of someone fryin chicken". So naturally, I needed fried chicken, but I didn't want to do "the fryin". Through a search, he found Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q. The prices are so reasonable for the massive amount of food you get. The HUGE chicken tenders are juicy, they have great flavor and the breading is like Granny's without killing the roof of your mouth. The baked beans actually have a little pulled pork in them and the sauce was fantastic. The hush puppies were golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender and light on the inside. The white coleslaw was the perfect balance of vinegar and sweet, a little mayo, it had no onions or carrots (Yay!) and was fresh and crunchy. The BBQ was pulled and really flavorful, even without extra sauce. They allow you to choose your sides. We had enough leftover for my full dinner tonight and enough to share with our friend. He also loved it and plans to take his son this week. We also got banana pudding to go YUMMY. -You order at the counter but then they bring your food to the table and actually hand it out. They checked on us twice and will refill your drink. They even brought us To Go boxes and wrapped plasticware. -They have a Health score of 98 and they are earning that. The restaurant and bathrooms are VERY clean. -The women's bathroom has a light switch that says TURN ON IF BATHROOM NEEDS SERVICE. That is an ingenious and convenient way for them to monitor. -You know how the people running the cash registers, will stand with their back to the customer, while they stare through to the kitchen? That's pretty common to fast food places. This restaurant has a sign posted for the workers that says TURN AROUND. I love that! -Every person inside was friendly, helpful and efficient. We will definitely go back! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Chicken Tender Plate includes 3 huge tenders, BBQ, hush puppies, coleslaw and baked beans. BBQ was hidden under tenders. - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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My go to place for an eastern NC bbq fix when I'm not in that part of the state. I love their sandwiches. Making a bold statement: they have the best fried chicken around. Juicy, perfect amount of crispiness. They also have mastered the customer service game. Friendly folks, smiling faces, quick service. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Wonderful people, a very clean restaurant and an excellent option on the south side of Greensboro. If you've ever eaten at a Smithfield's, you'll find this location an example of a well run one. I find the fried chicken excellent, the BBQ a good example of eastern NC style with a tangy sauce, and a solid hot dog with meaty chili. One of the things I really enjoy about Smithfield's is their cole slaw...it is a slightly sweet version not made with vinegar as many are in the area. All in all, a good choice. read more

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Very affordable food! Very friendly staff! It's very clean inside! They sell their own sauces, hush puppy mix and seafood breaded mixes! One tender combo plate was enough for my fiance and I! One tender is the size of a chicken breast! They are absolutely incredible and deserve better ratings! read more

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Love Smithfield's bbq. You can't be the price and the food is always fresh. My hubby loves the bbq plate. I usually get takeout. When I have eaten inside the staff is friendly and attentive. It was clean with a relaxed down home atmosphere. The fried chicken is good. My brother-in-law had the fried shrimp and I must say it was surprisingly yummy too. I'll get that next time I eat in. We have had them cater a couple of summer family cookouts. They brought everything to the house and set it up for only an extra $25. You can't beat their prices or their hospitality. Would recommend for a quick casual meal. read more

Stopped in to grab a quick bite to eat. The menu isn't too overwhelming. They have your standard run of the mill fast food BBQ spots. The hushpuppies weren't bad, it was just a lot of them. They had a buttery taste to them. I thought the shrimp were ok. A little salty, but possibly because they are fried. I really like their slaw. The beans!!!! I probably should have ordered a double order of beans. They come with chunks of BbQ mixed in. When you dine in at this location, they bring the food to you. I really appreciated it. The waitress so nice! I will definitely come back to this location. read more

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Great food and fast service. Get the buy one get one Brunswick stew and you won't be disappointed. Chicken and barbecue are so delicious too! read more

With the exception of their very good fried chicken and (depending on your preferences) a pretty decent shoestring fry, Smithfield's doesn't excel at anything really. If you are looking strictly for barbecue, there are much better options in Greensboro, such as Stamey's. However, for fast service and convenient locations, Smithfield's is great while you're out and about. Their fried chicken is very popular so I would recommend that. For the kids, their tenders are pretty tasty as well. Their fries are great but the hushpuppies are a little bland which is a real shame for a chicken and barbecue place. Overall, maybe not the best but a fine place to eat, especially if you want to please a group. read more

Food was great service just as good nice place to eat very clean wish we had one in Myrtle beach sc

Very nice customer service! Food portions heaping! And the space is large rough for everyone to eat and be comfortable without being on top of each other. read more

Food was not fresh upon arrival and parts of the order was missing. Ms. McCabe, who I'm assuming is the manager, emailed saying she would process a refund...which has never shown up on my account. Upon contacting the corporate email as well as the stores email asking about the status of the refund, I've received no response. Until I receive a refund for the food that had to be trashed, I guess my only recourse is to let everyone know about the stale food and the lack of refund after I have in writing saying they would issue the refund. Be aware of this store. Next step will be to contact the BBB and send all of the communication from the restaurant. Food is typically good, but upon them "dropping the ball" as the manager said, they've yet to remedy the situation unfortunately. read more

I've always love Smithfield's from growing up and was excited when I found out they had one in Greensboro. I do feel like it is a bit expensive for fast food and drinks not included with meals. The chicken is so great and crispy. The sweet tea is perfectly sweet where it's not too sweet like syrup but it's not just tea lol. They're always really nice and fast! They've even gotten a little fancy and started giving reusable bags for food! read more

It's my go to lunch spot. Anyone from Eastern NC that has moved to this area knows SCNB! It's down east BBQ and is really good. The chicken tenders are unmatched (dip in the red sauce!) Service is hybrid order at the counter but also bring it to you and bring refills. Clean and spacious dining room. read more

Staff was over the top attentive and pleasant , dined inside and was checked on several times though not necessary. Three different people all assisted in making our dining experience enjoyable. Food was fresh and prepared properly. Good sweet tea. read more

Having grown up in the Triangle area and having spent considerable time down east, I have a decided preference for eastern NC style BBQ, and this is the real deal. I know a lot of people here in the triad aren't fond of Smithfield's because they grew up on Lexington style BBQ. Eastern style is just a different commodity, and if it's not your cup of sweet tea, that's okay. But for me, it's the epitome of comfort food. Consistency is important with any chain restaurant, and I have eaten at Smithfield's all over the state, from as far east as Havelock to here in Greensboro. At every location, the food is consistently good, the service is consistently friendly and attentive, and the restaurants are meticulously maintained. read more

Excellent pulled pork bbq and slaw. The bbq was perfectly cooked and well seasoned, and the vinegar based sauce on the table was divine. The slaw was delicious and perfectly matched to the bbq. I even splurged on my diet and got a sweet tea. For a chain restaurant right off the interstate, it was amazing. The service was also extremely friendly. Highly recommended. read more

The service was great they were very kind and always checking to see if we were doing ok. As for the food it was worth stopping by to try out. These are some of the biggest chicken tenders I've seen. Unfortunately my brother who got the plate did not like the potato salad and only said that the sweet tea was decent. Other than that it was good and the place was fairly clean for the type of establishment it is. read more

This was my first time visiting here. The atmosphere was inviting and all of the staff were attentive, especially Deavian(spelling probably incorrect) but he ensured that we had everything that we needed and were satisfied so kudos to him! I wasn't particularly impressed with the sweet not so sweet tea or the watery bbq sauce, but the potato salad was delicious! read more

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Hot dogs need to be dropped from the menu! I'm not a fan of the bright pink, two-toned dog, and not a fan of a dry, right out of the package bun, and not a fan of big onion pieces with the skin left on. One bite and straight to the trash can with this $5 ripoff. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Hot dog all the way - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Good BBQ plate, nice staff, and clean bathrooms. Staff are wearing masks, some properly, some down under their chins. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Dining room - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

It makes me sad to see all the recent negative reviews for this spot, primarily because after numerous visits my experiences (most recently lunch today) have been the complete opposite. The staff is always friendly, patient and helpful. The restaurant is spotless. The food comes out super fast and portions are enormous! I'm an eastern nc gal and despite this technically being "fast food" this place always gets my favorite style of bbq fix. Thanks Smithfield's! read more

This is one of my favorite chain restaurants. I like the cleanliness of the dining area. They also have a hand washing station in the dining room for the patrons and employees to use. I wish other restaurants did that. They have a sanitation grade of 97.5 posted next to the register. We both got a barbecue sandwich and a side. The sandwiches were pretty good. My wife got fries. The fries are thin cut and really good. I got Brunswick stew for my side. It was delicious. It was a great lunch! read more

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I really like smithfields barbecue sandwiches except for the coleslaw. The chicken is very good and crunchy with a nice seasoning. The Brunswick stew is good also on a cool day. Customer service is always good and the restaurant is very spacious. Oh! The hushpuppies are a must. Check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I'm a fan. This is a super consistent dining experience where you always know what you will be getting. I have never had any complaints. In fact the staff usually goes above and beyond and everything is delish. One of the only fast casual places I enjoy read more

Amazing service. We came here from VIRGINIA (757) and just have to say the hospitality and service from staff and management can't be brought. We would definitely come back!!! BBQ Chicken Top Notch !! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Front - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Coming by this evening around 7:55 PM on Thursday night and ordered to get some tender chicken sandwich meal which was the baked beans and honor Palmer drink. I was very disappointed when I got home, they gave me only to the small pieces of chicken tender, and the meat wasn't freshly cooked, I'm shock that they are serve something like that to a customer I'm very disappointed. read more

Great food,as well as service. Recommend that you rewind and dine.make sure you get the sweet t, and hush puppies

As soon as I walked in the door I was impressed with this restaurant on Fernhurst Way. The store was immaculate. All the tables were wiped off and chairs pushed in. The guy that waited on me was very pleasant and easy to talk to. I got the barbecue platter with beans, coleslaw and hush puppies. i had to try the banana pudding. What other restaurants sell banana pudding. A guy brought my food to my seat and no sooner did I finish eating he through my empty plate away. Did I tell you they give a senior discount? This store gets 5* and an A+. read more

My food was good, but the guy serving me my drink drank out of my drink. If I come back I will definitely be coming back when this guy is not working since he lacks the common sense to not drink someone else's drink when serving it to them. The lady who took my order was super polite and I have no complaints about her quality of work. read more

Service & food was great. Food came out immediately & was hot & tasty! Love their sweet tea!

Amazing service,the food only takes 1-2 minutes to get even less is possible amazing experience and I love this food what they have there I will try to go back whenever I have the chance recommend read more

Great food!!! The fried chicken was crispy.Staff was friendly. Only thing is they forgot my barbecue though!!!

Great service! Food was ready in less than 5 minutes the food was great and hot 10/10 i REALLY recommend if your new to the greensboro area

I've visited this location probably 20 times since it opened, and in general, I like the food, but the service has become inconsistent, and slow, especially if you go thru the drive-thru. Today we spent over 20 minutes there, with only 3 cars in front of us, and the order was incomplete - the 4 piece Chicken Box had only 3 pieces. And just to make things just a little better, the FFs were under cooked & there was no hint salt on them. Not going to give this place too many more chances. read more

I like Smithfield's fried chicken a lot. Consistently across all their locations it is pretty darn good, but at a busy location it is GREAT because it is being made fresh more often. I've had it at this spot when bust or not busy, and you can definitely tell a difference between the two. Either way, the batter has a great crisp when fried up golden, and they use a simple but effective combination of spices. The pork is alright... if you are a fan of eastern style NC Q. I myself prefer a more smokey flavor in my meats, but that is a matter of personal preference. The Q is moist and tender with a nice vinegary flavor on par with most Q down east. Their hushpuppies aren't my favorite, but they are passable. The fries are the shoestring kind and are really good. The potato salad and baked beans is usually the route I will go. Great flavor in each. This location follows the same footprint as all the "new" Smithfield's locations popping up around the state do. Very attractive and open feeling. Definitely never hesitate to stop and have something to eat here! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Chicken white combo plate. The fried chicken here is delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Waitress very nice. She informed me it was a full of ribs I was getting and was only 1/2 rack The membrane was left on. Ribs were just ok. Prime rib had good flavor but over priced. Sides were not fresh. Very nice employees working there. read more

The food was very good. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the people I ate with were especially nice. read more

Tastiest fried chicken in town, and very friendly staff; never been disappointed with either.

Food be hot..quick service...polite and friendly employees..great hush puppies..sweet tea. Good chicken. Hate they stop selling those hot dogs.. read more

If Smithfield's wasn't so far away from me, I'd be eating here everyday. Their chicken is always hot, crispy and fresh. Their sides are decently portioned and tasty, my favorite is the baked beans- it has pulled pork in it! I always get a side of shrimp too. If you haven't been here, try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina