I was driving from the DMV to Atlanta and decided to check this place out. I ordered 4 piece chicken with hush puppies from the drive through. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. In other words the food was on point!!! I will definitely stop again on my way back!!! read more

Smithfield's is about as Eastern North Carolina as they come. I stopped in on my way home from a trip up north and couldn't wait to get some authentic Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue. The restaurants are very consistent in their Carolina-style design--homey, comfortable, and straightforward. The wall art adds character and reinforces the local feel without being overdone. The staff was very friendly and attentive, making sure every need was met. I ordered the large BBQ plate with slaw and baked beans. A generous portion of hushpuppies was sprinkled on top. The pulled pork is seasoned in classic Eastern North Carolina barbecue fashion--thin, tangy, vinegar-forward, and lightly seasoned. That same vinegar-based sauce is on the tables, along with Texas Pete. The portion size on the large platter was substantial enough that I asked for a to-go box and took leftovers home. Since they offer banana pudding--a North Carolina favorite of mine--I ordered one and enjoyed it there. The 'Nilla wafers are mixed directly into the pudding, exactly where they belong. Their banana pudding, like their hushpuppies, is excellent. Another great Eastern North Carolina barbecue experience. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Excellent food and atmosphere. Everything was excellent. The restaurant is clean and inviting with plenty of seating. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Regular BBQ Plate - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Service was very efficient and caring. Staff members came by often to check on us and brought us to go box and bag. The vinegar based bbq was fantastic as was the bbq chicken the Cole slaw had the perfect amount is sauce. The baked beans were great. Of course the hush puppies were wonderful and in great supply We will definitely stop there again. I'm read more

I don't even know where to begin this review, this place is absolutely fantastic!! What's so great about this place? - everything!! You walk in and you're warmly greeted, you notice how clean the place is, and of course you smell that great fried chicken - which is why I'm here! The front of house staff are really pleasant, whether it's taking your order or giving you complimentary drink refills. The chicken- amazing - great breading with just the right amount of salt, and always freshly fried even if that you'll need to wait for a few minutes for the latest batch. I can assure you that anytime I'm anywhere even remotely close to this restaurant I'll be taking the exit for another box of chicken! read more

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I ordered the chicken and shrimp combo. The line was long but quick, we came in with a busload of men and a sprinkle of wives who were attached to the hip of their husbands. Anyway, the service was quick and the food was hot! The chicken was seasoned, crispy, hot and delicious. The shrimp were itty, bitty, baby shrimp like you would find in a cheap shrimp fried rice. Hot fires and sticky baked beans. Overall I give this meal a 6 out of 10. The service here was exceptional, fast, polite, and service at your table! The ambiance was your typical diner-style atmosphere. Overall service is 9 out of 10. Ambiance 4 out of 10 nothing special. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - On our way to Mens Fellowship in Greensboro NC, whole bus load. - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Nice family restaurant, right off the exit. This BBQ is flavorful ,moist and delicious. The baked beans are excellent as is the coleslaw. My hubby said the potato salad was good. The service is excellent. We were in and out fairly quickly. The decor is old movie stars pictures on the walls and nice old music playing. The workers at this location were very quick to serve you and they were busy. This place was packed, yet the servers had smiles for all and were very nice. This is s great place to eat. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Stopped on our way to Durham. Ate at the hotel so I didn't get any pictures, but everything was very good. The service is definitely what made me give it a 5-star rating. The girl at the window was very friendly and accommodating! We had to make a change to our order and she was so polite about it. Will add this location to our list of favorite stops when on the road! read more

We liked our entrées. The barbecue was very good and the chicken strips are working, juicy and humongous. The hush puppies were tasty, but we weren't such a fan of the potato salad, which we both thought was too sweet and for some reason my boyfriend did not like the coleslaw. It was very quick, clean and nice customer service And the bathrooms were nice too. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

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We stopped by on our way to Charlotte for a basketball tournament. Chicken, Brunswick stew, bbq & chicken tenders were all delicious. Staff was friendly. Very busy but quick and food was fresh. Were going to SC in two weeks & plan to stop again. read more

This is the go-to place for real country homestyle meals. My favorite item on the menu is the full-size bag of Fresh Skins for a nice price of $5.99 per bag. You won't find Fresh baked Skins anywhere that is cooked to perfection like it is at Smithfield. As far as I am concerned Smithfield Fresh Skins are a high-end delicacy. What hurts the most about the Smithfield Fresh Skins is when they have sold out for the day. To get them you have to get there early in the afternoon to avoid being disappointed when they have sold out. My next favorite food item is the chopped pulled Bar-B-Q. Tasty, tender, and full of sweet pork goodness. If you love country homestyle food then Smithfield is the place to get it. Love the cleanliness, and the wonderful old style pictures on the wall makes this a very unique place to dine. read more

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We had never tried Smithfields because we hadn't heard about it, until about 3 months ago. Now when we want fast food that is also real food, we go here. It tastes like it was made at home, with all the care that comes with that! read more

Road trip stop and I'm not upset. This place had a super friendly staff that was very attentive. We were greeted and made to feel at home inside of this super clean restaurant. The name speaks for itself because they only serve chicken and barbecue lol. I ordered to Wing snack and I enjoyed it I'll definitely be returning to this place while in North Carolina read more

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Excellent service and chicken was delicious If we are ever going this way again we will definitely stop read more

So for a fast food place with chicken and barbecue in North Carolina, this place is pretty good. The cashier lady was not friendly at all, but the prices were pretty good. The person that brought us our food was actually really friendly and considerate, which was nice. Barbecue sandwiches Tasted pretty good, slightly dry, but not bad with a little vinegar sauce and the coleslaw. The kids chicken tenders were juicy on the inside, which they enjoyed. The fries were a little on the salty side, but tasted pretty good. Not a bad value for lunchtime! read more

Just wasn't what I was expecting I guess. Fried chicken is great. Super crispy outside, super juicy inside. BBQ chicken I didn't enjoy consistency or taste. That's on me. Cole slaw was just ok. Hush puppies were good. Portions are very generous. Customer service was ok. Not friendly, but not impolite either. Floor was sticky and gross in many spots. Bathroom not really clean either. Didn't satisfy me enough to want to come back. Pit stop on long road trip. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws the entrance to the restaurant - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

This location had the most courteous and kind employees I've interacted with in a very long time. Everyone was super friendly and kind. I stopped by to purchase 10 pounds of bbq and 4 pints of slaw. I requested several bags of pork skins however they did not have any at the time. The amazing manager, Ms. Seabrooks, asked if I had time to wait for her to get some prepared, and I said of course! Ms. Seabrooks was so kind to prepare the fresh pork skins for me. I was traveling to Maryland to visit relatives and they requested Smithfield's bbq and pork skins. My relatives loved all the food, but especially the freshly cooked pork skins. Thanks to Ms. Seabrooks and her staff for some delicious food. You are Awesome!!! I look forward to going back to the Henderson location to eat as well as pick up food for my Maryland family. read more

We went here for dinner and enjoyed it. There's a large seating area. Food took a little longer to come out than expected but tasted good. I didn't love the potato salad but would get the bbq plate again and sub in some baked beans. read more

Great service and solid food at reasonable price. Will go again next time in Virginia Beach

Smithfield's is always a quick stop to get good BBQ. I opted for my usual which is a Value Pack - a BBQ sandwich with coleslaw, hushpuppies instead of fries and a Sprite. I was disappointed that they were out of butter for my hushpuppies but the service was really good at this location. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws front of building - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

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Place was clean! Polite, professional staff. Food!!!! Was delicious. We had Fried chicken, baked beans, pulled pork, Cole slaw, French fries, and hush puppies. I would recommend the red sauce as it is closer to my idea of BBQ sauce. The house sauce is a seasoned vinegar. read more

Recently I ordered 2 meals to go. When I realized I was missing part of my order I called the restaurant. The manager told me to write his name on the receipt and he would replace it. He was overly nice on the phone but when I went in to get my order remade he was very rude, loud and obnoxious. His name is "NEAL V. " read more

Passing through on our way back home from a trip and found this place just off the interstate. Absolutely phenomenal customer service. The potato salad was very good and their ranch was a perfect pairing to dip the hush puppies in. They have two types of sauce, one straight vinegar and another "red sauce" that's a little more thick. I liked the latter the best. The jumbo chicken tenders had a really good flavor on the skin and was a lot of meat. Great atmosphere. Would totally recommend this to anyone passing through and looking for a quick bite to eat. read more

There has not been a time that I've come that the employees don't treat you like family. We always stop in when we past by (going and coming), we've actually just make the hour long trip JUST to come here. This time we stopped going and coming from Charlotte. We picked up enough food for our time in Charlotte and came back through to pick up stew for home. I wish there was one closer but this distance makes coming back that much more special read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws the front of smithfield's chicken and bar - b - q - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Stopped by this place while traveling. Wow!!! The food was good!! I've been dreaming about their barbecue ever since! I'm already planning on stopping by on our travels back home. I got the pulled pork & shrimp platter with coleslaw & potato salad for my sides. The potato salad was a bit too sweet for my taste but everything else was a slam dunk! Service was excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Home run all the way. read more

Traveling through and wanted lunch. Looked on Mapquest for restaurants and found this one. Let me say the fried chicken was so good. It had a nice crunchy coating and was juicy inside. I had potato salad which was too soupy and not my favorite. Also had Cole slaw which was very good. Would go again if we are in the area. Food came out quickly read more

Always great food and service! I especially love the chicken and bbq. They make a unique sauce too.

Service food and price value is great. I love their bbq and fried chicken. We always stop here when traveling I 85 it's a highlight of our trip coming and going. The manager and staff here are amazing. So friendly and welcoming. You must give them a try you will be hooked. read more

Ordered the BBQ and chicken combo. It was good. I've had Smithfields many times. Portions were a good size. Chicken was hot and BBQ was fresh. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Combo plate dark - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Delicious NC barbeque. Great hush puppies. Good slaw. A visit to NC is not complete without coming here! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ws a plate of pulled pork, beans, and coleslaw - American Near Me - Henderson, North Carolina

Great bbq and delicious crispy fried chicken. Quick service in a relaxed atmosphere. Helpful staff. Good value!

A go to when I come back to NC. I wanted a bbq sandwich, coleslaw and sweet tea (add hot sauce!). It never disappoints and is flavorful, tangy and delicious all together! read more

Staff was great. Very friendly and hospitable. We had chicken tenders, shrimp, and pulled pork. Pulled pork was not for me, I couldn't eat more than two bites. Everything else was great. Hush puppies are yummy! read more

Service was above and beyond! We ordered at the counter and this nice young man brought out food out to the table and went back and got ketchup for us. The food however was mediocre. I ordered the regular bbq plate with potato salad and cole slaw. It also come with hush puppies. The bbq was good but i didn't care for either of the sauces so I ate mine naked. The potato salad is sweet and very watery. Same with the coke slaw. Very watery. The hush puppies tasted like sweet cornbread. Yuck! Personally I wouldn't eat here again but my husband enjoyed his dinner. Sticky table, sticky floors and the ladies room needed cleaning. read more

Always delicious, always fresh, and the entire staff is actually nice. For the prices the portions are more than generous-this is one of our stops whenever traveling through the area! read more

What a perfect place to stop for lunch off 85! Great NC BBQ, delicious sides and the most friendly staff ever! Our cashier literally made our day with his smile and humor. Don't miss this hidden gem. read more

Sorry no pic to show, I ate my food so fast. The beans and Cole slaw were so good. Chicken was cooked fresh and fast. Their sauce was so good I was dipping chicken in it. Definitely will stop here again on my way to Charlotte. read more

Excellent Service with Southern Charm. Fantastic Southern BBQ at the ready with amazing fixin's. Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, and Hushpuppies fried perfectly! Great stop for a hungry traveler. read more

Great barbecue and awesome French fries. Service is a little sluggish, but not too bad. Dining area is very clean and bright.

I returned on October 29 and it was much better. The stew was hot and fresh and the barbecue was seasoned well. I had a value pack and went through the drive thru window. Service was quick and efficient read more