Overall, this food was very good. The shrimp was an absolute favorite. The hush puppies were sweet and soft. Very good. I did an online order to pick up when I saw it was on the route to our destination and the only thing I can complain about is that we had to big bags with food... including potato salad and baked beans and there was no type or fork or spoon in either of the bags. Or any napkins. Being that they stapled the bags together, i thought they would have at least put some eating utensils in the bag.... But that's okay... we just didn't eat it because we were in a roadtrip and didn't notice until we were back on the highway... it looked delicious... The dark meat chicken and the tenders were cooked to perfection... the wings on the other hand were VERY overcooked. The meat was really hard. The bbq sandwich was a little too sweet for me. Although i prefer sweet bbq over the vinegar taste, this was too sweet for me... but a good flavor. The bathroom was very clean. The dining area was very clean also. Customer service, I'll give like a 7/10. I stood there for a little while and neither of the two guys working the front greeted me or even acknowledged and I was standing there. When the young man who was packing the orders, I think he may have been a manager or supervisor because he had on a white button up shirt with a tie saw me standing there for a little while, he came over and greeted me and helped me get my order. Overall a decent experience... Food was hot and fresh. We would go back. read more

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I've been here a few times. Each time, the order takers seemed to be stressed & frustrated. They weren't friendly. They didn't smile. They just looked like they were ready to go home. We've been here during the evening only, so maybe it's just the evening shift workers. When eating inside, the tables have been dirty and the high chairs sticky and dirty. I have had to clean our area and the high chair each time. Then they bring us cold food and we end up having to take it back to request fresh food. We normally don't have this issue at other Smithfield's, so I don't know what's going on at this location. I love their food, so I recommend this restaurant. Hopefully you have a better experience. read more

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I have stopped in various locations but never left a review. Swung into the Nashville, NC location on the way back from the OBX this trip. They are know for the pulled pork BBQ and fried chicken. I always get the same thing, a pulled pork sandwich, fries, and an iced tea. I get the regular sized sandwich as the large is just too much. You order at the counter and then pick up when they call your number. The dining room is rather large and a cut above most fast food places. The fried chicken looked really good. I may try it next trip. read more

Really good friend chicken and pork bbq and large portions. My husband and I shared the combo. Potato salad and baked beans were also really good. read more

We were traveling from isle of palms, SC back home in Virginia and stopped here for our favorite BBQ sandwich. We both ordered a BBQ a sandwich with slaw. We ordered from the drive thru window. We have never been disappointed at any Smithfield Chicken and BBQ location and the food is consistent at all the locations that we have eaten. Will stop by again when we are in the area. Service is friendly too. read more

The food is so good. The sweet tea, hush puppies, chicken and bbq are magnificent. The only issue I had was the middle aged white guy with the close cut. He was very hostile, cut and dry. He certainly didn't make my family feel welcome. The children went to the counter for refills and they were a little intimated by him he didn't say thank you or remove your lid. I felt like we were bothering him. maybe he was having a bad day. He was just grumpy and short with everyone. I really felt awful for the workers read more

I rarely write reviews, but I had to write this one... This location is always a pleasure to visit! I only stop in on my way up to MD and ask for BBQ and slaw on ice, as I live in Raleigh.. The staff including the (assumed) manager is always very inviting. Special shout out to the younger lady (I believe she has braces) that has taken my order several times, close to closing time the past two Friday nights that I have stopped by. She has always been super nice and double bags the BBQ and slaw on ice so it doesn't leak on my trip. Thank you Smithfield's for always making my trip a good one! read more

The staff are friendly and the wait is short. The chicken is sooo good. It's crispy and the meat is moist

Usually I come here all the time. I absolutely love the staff. However, this older white lady whose the manager is so rude. She yelled at me in the window about her drive through time, she also had problems with my drink preface and order. She's definitely not a good fit for customer service. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - This woman was so extremely rude to me and my family. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

We have stopped there several times and the staff is always very friendly, the store is spotless and the food is great. We usually get the chicken tenders and a pint of barbeque. Rarely write reviews but this is so consistently good had to give them a shout out. We always stop on our way from VA to Pinehurst. read more

About the third time I've been here. Waited to see if it got better before reviewing. Each time either something gets messed up, forgotten or the portions are ridiculous. By ridiculous i mean poor, super small or shorted. For instance you order a 8pc white meat chicken box and 4 of the pieces are super small wings, 3 breasts. Yes 7, For almost $20. Picture of the wings for reference. They're smaller than drums and flats with almost no meat. Last time they gave the window order to another car then tried to come retrieve it off us puzzled why wed ask for it to be remade after the lady in front of us was eating it. The time before i got 1 of 3 things we ordered and had to ask for the rest while the guy who took the order looked at me puzzled that wasn't it . Hed already forgotten the order, probably 3 mins read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - 3 of the wings - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. Every time I visit the store, which is daily, Marquita White is always quick to offer service with a smile. read more

Smithfield's chicken and barbecue is my favorite place to stop for food. If you've never had it it is hands-down the quintessential North Carolina cuisine. TJ did a great job at taking care of us with our food and making sure we felt tended to. I've been to a few locations and the best part is nothing every varies. I highly recommend read more

The store was clean the bathroom not so much. The menu was very confusing as it seems like it assumes you have eaten at Smithfield's before. I ordered a 4 piece meal it comes with hush puppies. There is no sauce in the bag or napkins or silverware. The attendant was not helpful at all to maybe say sir we have a station to get that stuff or anything. So I took my food and left with the bag that he handed me. Got in my car and left. The chicken is dry and cold the hush puppies are just ok. Definitely not a place to go out of your way to have there food or service. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - 4 piece chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

The food is always hot and fresh. The staff is friendly. One staff member, Timothy Holder, is especially great. It can get busy but be patient. It's worth the wait. read more

When we drive south we always stop at this place. Great eastern North Carolina BBQ. But they got my order wrong. I wanted fries but she gave me potato salad. Too sweet. The chicken is good too. read more

My mom and I were just passing through and we found this place. We wanted to steer clear of large chain restaurants and try something a little more local. I have no idea if this is a chain, but we had never heard of it. We told the cashier it was our first time there so she explained the menu to us and told us what her favorites were and what the most popular items were. My mom and I both got the pulled pork and coleslaw combo with hush puppies (I LOVE hush puppies) and then I got one chicken tender to try, since the lady spoke so highly of them. Everything was so delicious. The meat wasn't fatty and there weren't any bad pieces in it (we're picky). The hush puppies were a cool shape - they looked like those big Cheeto puffs..The curly ones. I've only ever seen huh puppies in the little balls. Whatever. They were good. It was a great meal at a great price and if were ever passing through again, we will definitely stop back in here. read more

I've travelled to Charleston, SC approximately 4 times a year for the past 3 years. On my way back home, I always stop at this restaurant in Nashville, NC. This place has "never" disappointed me!!! So, today on my home back from Charleston, SC; I stopped and the Employee by the name Jeanette Hill did her Customer Service Thing!!! She was simply OUTSTANDING!!! Her service should be the epitome of what service in the Food Industry should be everyday!!! A smile and a conversation that was inviting which set the atmosphere as I sat and ate my food!!! Kudos!!! read more

Delicious and quick! Every employee I interacted with was kind and helpful. Hanna rang me up at the register and was extremely sweet and another employee who brought our food to our outside table also brought a tiny snack for our dog. Would absolutely recommend! Hush puppies are a must. read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Miss Ruth. She was so sweet and really made sure we wanted for nothing. Even brought us a bag of cookies that my hubby loved. She loves her job and it shows. Thanks Miss Ruth! read more

I eat at this Smithfield's about once a month. They have your standard Eastern North Carolina BBQ. I really like their crisp french fries and their Brunswick stew. This restaurant is always very clean and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. read more

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I've never left a review before but I felt the need to today. I come to this establishment often and I feel warm and welcome every time. Not only is the atmosphere wonderful but the employees always treat me like I am important to them. I was just served by Tim and he treated me like I was family. read more

We enjoy going to Smithfield's after church on Sunday. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. Marquita White is our favorite server and is always quick to offer service with a smile. read more

The kids and my husband liked this place. It's nothing but fried chicken. We stopped here because it said BBQ on their sign and I can eat BBQ on my Keto diet but I can't eat fried foods and all they had were fried foods. We went to the Wendy's Drive thru for me afterwards. Their bathrooms are clean so if you are traveling and need a bathroom stop this is a good place to stop. Also the staff brought the food to us and a staff members came by asking if we needed anything. read more

Tarsheka provided exceptional customer service to my family. She rang us up in a timely manner. Brought our food to the table and refilled our drinks. She truly made our experience a wonderful one. We will definitely be back for Tarsheka. read more

The food was hor and fresh and employee Tarsheka Harrison was fabulous. she was very sweet and attentive. I'll definitely come back when I'm in town again. read more

Passing through on the way to Raleigh. Great bbq. Perfectly cooked hush puppies. Great sweet tea. And you know how you can always expect very kind employees and really good service at Chick Fil A? Smithfield's was like that, except about ten times better. I hardly ever leave reviews on here, but this was worth taking a few minutes to do so! read more

Not typical fast food it tastes amazing. Also the short girl at the counter is the best employee. Fries and chicken are great for the price! read more

I used to eat at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q at least once a week. I stopped for years fixing my homemade potato salad because Smithfield had the best potato salad I had ever tasted. Why fix it if it's not broken? An Award-winning recipe to add something as simple as eggs. By the way if you have an egg allergy may be catastrophic to your health. PLEASE Smithfield use your original recipe and I will be happy to give you a 5 Star, In the meantime you're less than the 1. read more

The food is ALWAYS good and the restaurant is ALWAYS clean! I'm really here to share about the AWESOME customer service that I experienced at this establishment. The cashier was AMAZING and I appreciate her assisting and understanding what and how I wanted my order!! I wished that I'd gotten her name because she needs a raise read more

My first time here...good food, good hush puppies, good service, good value. read more

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

Amazing fried chicken and the friendliest staff I have ever experienced at a fast food restaurant. Loved all of it!!

Great location, the staff really go out of their way to help you out! They make an effort to keep it clean (inside and out) and it shows! I don't go to Smithfield's often but I will definitely be stopping back by. read more

I mean it's a chain place so you can't expect Sullivan's downtown Raleigh. However the BBQ is great, love the sauce and this location is very very clean. Customer service is outstanding. What the south is about. read more

The bbq is dry at this location. The staff is super friendly though. Check out Doug Sauls in Nashville. They are much better.

Never eat in here again. Vinger over powers the meat. No bbq sauce. Will give them very clean and very nice people and service.

The food is never consistent. One time the BBQ is really hot, sometimes mild and sometimes not hot at all. The seafood is way over cooked to the point of being hard to chew. Their chicken is much better and they do have excellent service. read more

After eating here tonight, I decided to write my first ever Yelp review. We ordered a regular BBQ dinner plate, a dark chicken snack, and a combination shrimp/BBQ dinner. The BBQ was bone dry with an overpowering taste of chili flakes. The Brunswick stew was bland (could've used a little of those chili flakes that were dumped in the BBQ, maybe?). The slaw was nothing to write home about...meh. Same for the hush puppies. But the shrimp...the shrimp is the main reason I'm sitting here trying to decide how to best describe just how HORRIBLE they were. Salt. Never have I eaten fried shrimp that tasted as though someone accidentally dropped an open container of table salt into the batter. I realize I ordered seafood inland, so I went into this with low expectations...but how hard is it to throw some shrimp into the same batter you use for hush puppies and fry them up?? Evidently it's darn near impossible. This was one of the biggest wastes of $27 and some change I've had the misfortune of losing on a meal. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - This is what we threw away AFTER eating. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, North Carolina

What service! What food! I have visited this location about three times when I drive home from Virginia. Every time I go, the experience is great! They great you the second you walk in the door, you order your food, they bring it to you. While you are eating they check on you at least two times. They will refill your drinks, and they clean off the table when you are done! Service many 5-star restaurants strive for! Then the food! I love the fried chicken and hush puppies here, but I have also had the bbq! Everything is outstanding! I love it here and will continue to come here whenever I can! Absolutely outstanding! read more

Just got home from this restaurant-17 miles away and they had forgotten my slaw for a broke down BBQ sandwich. I even confirmed it twice with the drive thru girl. Really! 2nd time in 2 weeks they've left something off my order. Definitely check your bag in the drive thru. Tried calling the number listed and it gives a quick ring. Almost like there's trouble on the line. Go to Doug Sauls instead! They never forget stuff read more