Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

Great food & quick, friendly, attentive service. My wife said the server was so sweet!…read more Normal size Stromboli was HUGE with quality, fresh ingredients. My wife had grilled chicken sandwich & enjoyed. Fries were fluffy inside and yummy (though I stole half from my her since they were so good ) Don't miss the dessert (cannoli & gelato, tiramisu, cakes). Service was quick & bathrooms clean to make a quick pit stop off of 64/13. Was told they've been here since 2002 - so don't let the small number of reviews or MIA website link worry you . They are here and terrific!

So disappointing! I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now, unfortunately it was…read morenot great. The food was bland and expensive for what you get. We ordered the cheesy breadsticks. It was fried dough that must have been fried sometime in the past and then microwaved so it caused the outside to be really tough but not at all crispy. My entree was chicken Marsala. It didn't come with any pasta or mash potatoes and the sauce was very thin and didn't stick to the chicken at all while also being flavorless. Basically boiled chicken. I usually like to get desert when out at dinner, however the deserts in their case looked so unappealing, we decided to drive 15 mins away to get cake from the Sea Horse cafe. The two servers were okay, generally polite but didn't look at you when passing the table so it was hard to let her know when you needed something.

Yes yes, another visit to Sam Jones. I mean, it IS Monday!…read more And we know what that means...BRISKET! Brisket, you had me at hello! Mom got the brisket platter with slaw. Maybe they should rename it "slay," cause it does and it's the only slaw I like! I got the brisket on the baked potato with bacon, cheese, butter and sour cream. No green onion cause onions are gross. It was DELICIOUS! Would definitely order it again. Staff was on point as usual. Special shoutout and props to Jason...he is always kind and gracious to my mom, and that is ALWAYS a win in my book! It's always a bit noisy, and I loathe the chairs at the tables (they scream be uncomfortable, eat and get out), and altho I wish they'd improve it, the awful chairs shall not separate us from excellent BBQ...and brisket. Don't you dare forget the brisket (on Mondays and Tuesdays)!

Yesterday was a loss. Don't know if they have a new pitmaster, but the ribs were unusually tough…read more Everything else was fantastic, and the ribs have always been exceptional. I will give them another try

Lovely home style eastern NC style BBQ place!…read more Loved the sweet service and the kind staff who explained menu items we had questions about. The Cole slaw complimented the vinegar style chopped eastern nc style pork. Had fries and the special side of yams for the weekend and both were good! It's not a large place but comfortable and would stop by again if driving through the area!

It was "Burger Wednesday", which is the only day Shaw's makes burgers. On this visit, I ordered…read morethe Barnyard Burger, which includes a generous portion of pulled pork, a fried egg, and grilled onions on top of the Shaw's created burger patty. It does take a moment for your order to be freshly prepared, but it was certainly worth the wait. It was a delicious and filling meal.

Love the flavor and taste of B's BBQ. Smoked chicken is the best in the South. Staff is friendly…read moreand accommodating. Wish there was a location in Rocky Mount.

There's a line...let me jump in!…read more Yep that's literarily how I found this spot...I was driving back to Charlotte after my half marathon...saw a line, pulled over and stood in the hour long line, happy as a 4 year old with a lollipop with my bag of BBQ. This is a carry out or eat outside spot. The line was long, but they said it was because the chicken wasn't ready. They serve Carolina vinegar based "sauce". This was the most different part for me as I'm from Indiana and have never had vinegar based sauce. All in all it was very good and I completely understand why it has been a community staple.

Not open and we drove 15 minutes out of our way. Closed and website and sign wrong! Not up to date…read morefor information on yelp site either!

Spending the day with extended family. Couldn't pass on the opportunity to indulge in Eastern North…read moreCarolina barbecue. No frills, straight up G-O-O-D! If you're every in Windsor, give Bunn's a try.

I remember as a teenager being excited about going to Parkers BBQ. At that time there was only…read moreone location. The one on Memorial Drive. Today, 50 plus years later, I am still just as excited about eating at Parker's BBQ. The food is always delicious. Atmosphere is always welcoming. Service is great.

After searching for our normal barbecue spot . We found they had moved…read more.. We settled on Parker's.. wish I could say something positive but here we go.. as for service; there was quite a crowd standing in line who had been eating there "all their lives " according to the many people I spoke with.. we were at the takeout and they only take cash! So stand in line situation.. there is no such thing as Ambiance in this place .

We got takeout from here last night, we ordered a big family meal so my husband could take it to…read morework the next few days. We got the pulled pork and chopped brisket, cornbread, mac n cheese, baked beans and a bottle of sauce (included). We felt the value for amount of food was great, and I loved that they included smaller containers of most, if not all, of their sauces so we could try them! The corn bread was great, a couple pieces were pretty dark but still warm and fresh. The baked beans, for me, was a highlight! They were so good, whatever sauce they're cooked in was SO good, I ended up dipping my pulled pork/ brisket into that instead of the sauces!! So good!!! Our kids liked the Mac n cheese, we thought it was pretty good too! Loved that the pulled pork came with no sauce, made it super easy to portion it out for my husband and keep it fresh. Thee brisket came sauced, but the flavor was really good so we were fine with that! Overall, we'd definitely do this once in a while. It was about $90 total for the family meal, which is a little steep for a regular family meal. But flavor was great, everything was fresh, and we very much enjoyed it and will have leftovers for days!!

I'm visiting Greenville with my fiancé and he said we needed to come here for the brisket. We share…read morethe brisket plate with mac and cheese and I had to try all the sauces. They make them all in house. I've never added vinegar to my meat before and I'm hooked. They have this Alabama white sauce that you have to ask for and that was done so well. All the sauces were tasty. I tried their sweet tea and I'm very particular about sweetness with drinks but I thoroughly enjoyed the balance in their tea. The seasonal treat is strawberry shortcake so I ordered that and there was so much balance in their flavor. I'm partial to strawberry shortcake because it was what I often shared with my late Grandpa. I was so impressed with how good this was and it definitely added nostalgia to the experience. The service here was phenomenal and the place has so much memorabilia honoring service members. Very open and welcoming space. Lots to take in, but not overwhelming. I'm definitely glad we stopped in. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area.

Fantastic food including ALL sides. I've had butter beans and green beans before of course but this…read moreplace will give you that grandmas home cooking feel when you eat this food. I've come here two days in a row now and everything seems to be consistent. The woman who served my food was very nice, friendly and talkative. I can't recommend this place enough. Truly a hidden gem. If you see this review and your hungry and in the area come and give them a shot I promise you will come back.

The Best food in Farmville, NC!! It's definitely a gem!! They have the BEST barbecue and all there…read moresides are AWESOME

Outstanding barbecue joint here in Wilson. I had the BBQ sandwich value meal, which for just $6.50…read morecomes with a delicious barbecue sandwich with slaw, fries, hushpuppies, and a drink. Great deal! And the barbecue is so good, the sauce is so good. And the staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these locally owned places, and will eat here whenever I am in Wilson. Love me some Carolina barbecue, and Marty's certainly hits the spot. Drive thru looked packed but I dined in and parked in the auxilliary gravel lot. It was pretty packed but I got a table.

The food at this place is always amazing! However, the young girl at the drive thru window on…read more9/5/26 was really rude.. 3/5