Smithfield BBQ in Warsaw is pure comfort food for me. It's right in my small hometown and no matter how long I've been gone, this is always one of my first stops when I'm back. It's just that kind of place that brings me so much comfort. This restaurant is reliable, unfussy, and really good at what it does. As is the case throughout the South, the fresh brewed iced tea is one of the highlights. One sip and it immediately tastes like home. My favorite thing on the menu has always been and will always be the Brunswick stew. It's absolute comfort food that's warm, hearty, and nostalgic in a way that hits every time. It's an Eastern North Carolina tradition, and Smithfield BBQ is one of the best in the business. As for other regional specialities, the hushpuppies deserve their own shoutout too. The slightly sweet cornbread batter is perfectly fried every time, which makes these little carb morsels crunchy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. I've been eating them dipped in ketchup since I was a kid and I'm not about to stop now. Quit quietly judging me, LOL! The bbq sandwiches are messy and not designed to be easy to eat on the go, but the bbq plates are the best deal. I love getting the pulled pork plate with potato salad (the best). Since I'm Eastern N.C. born and raised, I basically was born with a taste for classic vinegar bbq sauce. Smithfield's is terrific, and I love drowning my pork in that tangy goodness. Every bite seriously brings me back to lazy summer Sundays hanging out with my best friend in my Grandmama's grassy backyard. You can't put a price on those culinary memories.   Service is fast, takeout is easy, the dining room's small but cozy, and there's even a drive-through for when you're in a hurry. Smithfield BBQ is not trying to be trendy or fancy, nor have they ever been. It's just a place that serves really solid Eastern North Carolina BBQ done right. For me, Smithfield's isn't just a restaurant, it's a family tradition. read more

Super convenient location right off of 40 with some terrific food options. Been to this franchise before so decided to swing off of route to grave 2 pints of pulled pork to take home since we don't have any of these franchises at home (unfortunately). Very clean and well kept restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They even have additional picnics tables out back as well. Lots of BBQ options. They also have chicken fingers and tons of sides. They have pork rinds that are great as well. They even sell some merchandise to take home with you. Don't leave without some pulled pork! It's a vinegar based sauce and oh so delicious. Worth the stop!!! Super friendly employees and just a terrific NC local restaurant offering fabulous food with lots of options. read more

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Stopped here to get lunch in the drive thru. Lady who took my order was so nice and very easy to understand. I got what I ordered and it came out hot. This place gave me tons of hush puppies! Chicken, potato salad and coleslaw was all good. I had to save some for later, too much to eat at one time. I will stop here again. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Chicken tenders plate - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

Excellent flavors, quick service, clean restaurant. Quality fast food. I got the barbecue plate, with Eastern NC style bbq, potato salad and beans. The beans and potato salad have amazing flavor and the barbecue comes a bit bland but moist, so if you like a lot of flavor I suggest adding vinegar. The bbq sandwich with slaw is delicious. And their fries are tasty too. Great for a quick stopover to eat true southern soul food. read more

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

Excellent service from Mr Leal and Richard at the Jacksonville NC location. This is what service used to be. Don't waste your time going to any other fast food place. Oh and by the way, The food was outstanding!! read more

Smithfield's Chicken N' Bar-B-Q saved our Bell family gathering when our caterer scheduled us for the incorrect date. My 83 year old mother was in tears and we had to think quickly. We reached out to Mr. Lerma (I hope I spelled his name correctly) with our challenge and a request for food to feed 60 people. Much to our surprise we were told our request could be filled in 20 minutes!!!!! 20 minutes!!!!! We all felt relief and complete gratitude for the calm and confidence in his voice. In 20 minutes our meal was ready and our family gathering was saved. We can not thank you and all of your staff enough for saving our day. read more

Food is always fresh and delicious! Staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. At my last visit, Tammy went above and beyond; however that seems to be the rule of thumb for everyone! Can't say enough good things! read more

So we have been eating here for years on our way from Raleigh to Emerald Isle and have never been disappointed until today. While the service, and taste of the food were excellent, it appears "Shrinkflation" has been adopted. The size of the chicken pieces in the four piece chicken box were less than half of what was previously being served. read more

This bbq is the real deal, so juicy and tender. While I was there, I saw people of all races come in to order and the staff was constantly on the go. Great bbq sandwich, added some baked beans and hushpuppies for sides. Wish I lived close enough to eat here often! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - The classic: bbq sandwich, hushpuppies, baked beans, iced tea. - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

Good lunch today! Stopped for a quick bite at one of my favorite regional restaurant chains - Smithfield's. Enjoyed some BBQ and some chicken, served hot, fresh and fast. I'd also note that no matter which location I visit as I travel through their service area - I also find they have some of the best, warm hearted folks and today was no exception. Restrooms, dining area and kitchen are always clean too. read more

We had AMAZING customer service at this restaurant from SKYLAR...ASHLEY...& JASON. Even though we were there during a very busy time, each one was kind..helpful and with smiles. Our barbecue meal was very good..but customer service was exceptional!!!! Skylar, Ashley and Jason are the reason we will be back! They deserve a raise! read more

I stopped in on my way home from work. My burger was in a bunch of pieces, my fries were raw. I will never go back...

The chicken taste like it's been cooked in fish grease and the don't wear gloves when bringing your food and the don't wear gloves when getting you ice read more

Clean and service is amazing!!! Of course the food is great too :) fast service. The team has been very nice.

Excellant service, tea full all meal! Jessica done great job, Newton Grove, NC. Great Chicken & Shrimp Combo!!

I just love the food...the chicken, barbecue pork, potato salad, coleslaw and the hushpuppies...its just phenominal to me. It's gonna be one of my favorite spots from now on. read more

We were driving from Hampstead to the airport leaving North Carolina and happened to stop here. It had decent ratings and was something different. Wow! We really enjoyed the food. The service was great, particularly the lady out on the floor who brought us food, checked to see that we had everything we needed and chatted amicably with patrons, giving the place a hometown feel. It might be a chain, but it was amazing! read more

Food was tasty and served up quick, brought to our table in less than 5 minutes. Restaurant is clean, Staff is friendly and attentive, the cook checked to make sure everything was good and we didn't miss dessert. :-) read more

I stopped by to pick up a sandwich and two plates (a regular BBQ plate and a chicken plate with thigh and drum stick). When I arrived at my destination an hour and a quarter later I discovered that the person who packaged the order had not put my BBQ plate in and all I received was the sandwich and the chicken plate. I called them and left a message but as of now, I have nothing from them. Review edit: I was contacted by the owner of this SCNB and she made it right. This was the first time in 25 years of visiting this restaurant that we had any type of problem. read more

I make terrific fried chicken. We come here when I'm lazy. Their Cole slaw is as good as mine- and a whole lot easier . And the chicken is tasty. They season the chicken- not just the coating. The people are better than the chicken. Nate really went the extra mile to see that our no big deal dinner for two was four star worthy. Fast food but yummy fast food. Bravo. read more

This place is fabulous, and offers outstanding customer service! Food is tasty. We got chicken snack pack with strips-- the strips were a nice size! Everyone was so nice. When we were in line, a rep took a customers food out to the car foe them since they were elderly and help was appreciated.. read more

The food is excellent recommend. Just off interstate produce stand beside it to pick up fresh produce

Great place, good and fast food. Service is top notch. Check them out if your looking for something good and quick while on the road

Ms. Pineda served us for lunch today and she was absolutely amazing and sweet! We would definitely come back again in hopes to have her as our server again! read more

Super excited to be back in the vicinity of Smithfield's Chicken. Grabbed us a 4 piece box of chicken with hush puppies!!!! Chicken was just as tender as we remembered with all that crispy crunch of the generous breading. Banana pudding and fried pork rinds jumped in our order too. Sweet tea is sweet so 2/3 rd unsweet to 1/3 sweet is perfect for me. read more

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

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Great bbq and the best ice in the ice tea. Clean restaurant and friendly staff, quick refills. read more

A staple tradition of you love Wrightsville Beach- you most likely also love Smithfield's! Good bbq and a tasty option if you don't want to do the other fast food options. Love the music they play too; they get it. So far have enjoyed listening to Beach boys, 50's / 60's / 70's classics. Currently "You are my Destiny" is on. Am so happy! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Chicken tender platter w fries and Brunswick stew (never leave out the honey mustard!) - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

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Stopped in for a quick lunch. We had the pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw on them, French fries and hushpuppies and the chicken tender platter with fries, baked beans (have pork in them) and more hush puppies. All very good with traditional NC bbq sauce (little spicy) Awesome sweet tea with crushed ice read more

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

Very clean efficient friendly- the staff was walking around to refill our drinks- food very timely and fresh- fantastic coleslaw-picnic tables out back on lawn for dogs and kids to runaround- bathrooms very clean- thank you- and 10 EV chargers!! Win win- we'll stop here again. read more

Thank you ,Heidi, in Wilmington for excellent service during our visit. We had to wait for our order and she offered free coffee. Great personality and wonderful customer service. read more

We had a great lunch! Ruth was the best as she was so attentive and warm. Felt like I was at her kitchen table.

The service was outstanding. The pulled pork BBQ and hush puppies were delicious. I wish that the potato salad and coleslaw had been homemade but I guess I can't have everything. Very, very friendly employees which is rare to find now a days! Would definitely go back, read more

If you want some of the best eastern NC barbecue, you've got to try Smithfield's! The quality of their food is always consistent. They also have some of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted. The sides are always fresh and they also have banana pudding and pecan pie for dessert. The employees are always friendly and the restaurant always clean. read more

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I don't usually review chain restaurants but I love SCNB food, and I love this particular restaurant. It's a must stop for my family on the way home on I-40 from a day at the beach. It's big and clean and the people that work there are just down-home friendly and hospitable. Ate there yesterday and it was like always... a perfect way to feed a hungry bunch after hours in the surf, sand and sun. The food is fresh and FAST. The helpings are generous! Order 6 crispy hot hush puppies and you'll get 8. While the pork bbq isn't traditional wood smoked eastern style, it is the nearest thing you'll get to it. Moist, tender, flavorful and thoroughly delicious! I can't wait to go to the beach again. Thanks SCNB-Warsaw! read more

On 12/13/2023 @ 3:51pm I treated my mother to some smithfield's as this was her favorite restaurant. Until this older caucasian guy in his mid-60's was so rude and disrespect to my mother and I. He didn't greet us when we walked up there, his face was mad looking like he didn't want to take our order but he had to b/c the nice lady beside him was working hard & sweet to her customers. This old white guy made my mom and I feel like he didn't want to serve us b/c we are African American. When I asked him about a product on the menu he would say exactly what i was saying, but in a different way trying to confuse me. So when I was trying to clarify it with him, is this what you mean he would just say over & over again what he said the first time. So after several times of trying I told him that is exactly what i am say, but in question form. He would type it in as if that is what I wanted when I was trying to just ask a simple question. My mom was really sad and disappointed on how this white guy treated us. If you don't like your job then quit. I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt b/c you never know what someone is going through. But in this case I felt like this was a racial situation, and this guy didn't want to serve my mother and I. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - My receipt from Smithfield's, we went inside NOT drive-thru, no worker name on receipt - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

Great BBQ pork sandwich, fries are just how I like them and love their vinegar based BBQ sauce. We have a Maryland friend who buys their sauce by the quart or maybe it was by the gallon whenever she is down this way. And the fried chicken is delicious. Tina greeted us with a smile. Service is always always friendly and very helpful. Great place to stop on way to Wilmington, NC read more

Love this restaurant. So good. Love Brunswick stew and hush puppies. Sweet tea is always fresh and delicious. My hubby always gets bbq and fried chicken. Love it too! Thanks James Bell for being our server. You are awesome! Got food fast and hot. Super clean dining room and bathrooms. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Love this place. Good hot food all the time! Thanks James Bell for being our server. You are awesome!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

So basically this was the best pulled bbq sandwich I have had in my life. There was the perfect ratio of meat to bun to coleslaw. The coleslaw is on the top and bottom of the meat. The sandwich is so light and fresh. I had to go back for seconds and try the fried chicken. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Some of the best friend chicken I have ever had. Wowza. Get here ASAP read more

This was our first time at a Smithfield's. I've always been curious but in the past overlooked it in favor of other options. I won't make that mistake anymore, food is delicious and uniquely Carolina. Service is incredible for a fast food joint, maybe we just hit it at a slow time but I feel like the level of service, as far as offering refills on drinks and clearing tables, they offer people dining inside is unmatched by any fast food experience I've had in the past. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Hush them damn puppies! - Barbeque Near Me - Warsaw, North Carolina

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This place was lovely! On the I-40 drive back to the Triangle from the coast it's hard to get a decent lunch. This place came highly recommended by Yelp, far above anything else at this highway exit. We were not disappointed! i got the barbecue pork platter, which came with 2 sides (I got delicious and fresh coleslaw, as well as the tasty and sweet baked beans) and hush puppies. These hush puppies are definitely something special! On top of the good food, the service was SO friendly! The restrooms were clean. The whole time we were there we saw at least one staff member cleaning the dining room in some fashion. I asked for a to-go box and a small cup for water for my dog- the friendly cashier gave the to-do box, a plastic bag, and a plastic to-go container with a lid, filled with cold water! Went way beyond my expectations! We sat outside since we had the dog, and it was pleasant and shady on a warm summer day. I would for sure recommend this place if you're doing this drive. read more