Great staff, great food and located in a small walkable downtown. Love to shop for gifts at nearby Oak City.

Food is good, staff is pleasant. They can be a bit pricey and sometimes the food can be too salty.

Wow what a great little spot food delish service amazing just a great little place if ever in Smithfield NC just stop in you won't be disappointed ask for Jessica Cheri or Justin you won't be disappointed with there service read more

Super yummy! Rangoons were delicious. Brisket on the nachos was so tender and yummy. Great service, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. read more

Sodosopa - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

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Love their coleslaw! Their other items are really good too but That's my favorite. Anyway, the chef walks to each and every table to get feedback and that's such a lovely thing to do. Not only is it constructive, it's also inspiring and motivating for a chef. read more

Came here for my birthday this evening and they did not disappoint! The menu had something for everyone; from smoky brisket to pressed sandwiches to homemade chicken and pastry. My personal favorite was their new spin on an old favorite, shrimp and grits. The grits were creamy and cheesy and the shrimp was cooked to perfection all while being topped with delicious pork cracklins. We ended the night with creme brûlée. Y'all need to check this place out! read more

Sodosopa - Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

We heard good things about this restaurant so made a plan to stop here for lunch on our way from SC to NY. The chef is amazing. The food was all awesome. The homemade queso for the Mac and Cheese is delicious and the philly cheese stake has ruined philly cheese steaks anywhere else for me. I recommend the hog cakes for an appetizer. read more

3rd time here, and they never disappoint. Best shrimp and grits I have had in NC. If you are in area you need to stop in and try this place. read more

We had a great experience for dining tonight. We had a warm greeting right when we entered. Our service was top notch. The food was amazing! We were even treated to dessert because they thought our food took a little. We had no complaints. For a wonderful dining experience, check them out! read more

We had an incredibly wonderful experience here! I have Celiac and there were so many options, including a dedicated fryer! Everyone was kind and helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Very safe! read more

Best local food in Johnston County service is always kind, caring, and helpful, every time we've been. Food is delicious!

The family and I go here at least once every two weeks. I have had most things on the menu now, and as someone who travels and eats out a lot for work, this place is excellent. The service is always good, the food is consistently excellent no matter what you get, and all of this in Smithfield; skip the traffic into Raleigh and head over to Sodosopa. read more

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We just happened to stumble upon this place while looking for a place to have lunch before our wedding. There were 7 of us in our group. We had a great table outside. The food was fantastic and so were the cocktails! Everyone in our group loved their meal. The homemade pickles in the Bloody Mary was delicious. We had the pimento cheese spread and we all loved it too. Would definitely come back here again if we are in the area! read more

Girls night out! This cozy little restaurant was a real treat! Service was friendly and attentive, especially Ronnie, who walked around to each table and introduced himself as the kitchen manager. (Please forgive me if this title is wrong.) The food was fresh and delicious, and we all loved the hog cakes, meatloaf and mac and cheese. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and the collards were some of the best I've ever had. read more

Love this place. The staff and chef are super friendly, The service is always spot on. And the food is consistently outstanding. Plus, my 2 year old grandson loves the hog cakes and if we ask him where he wants to go eat, he will say, "Sodosopa!" It is an exceptional restaurant, that luckily for us, is located in Smithfield, just a short drive from where I live off Cleveland Road. read more

Came here with a couple of coworkers and this place was alright. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken on it and it was just okay. Piping hot chicken was put on top of the salad which caused it to wilt a bit. The service was on the slower side but the waitress was nice. Manager also came by to check on us and see how things were going. I most likely will not be revisiting. read more

Excellent food, 3 of us shared The Beast Feast. Potato salad is excellent, as well. Next time we're near Smithfield, eating here will be on our list of things to do! The staff was very friendly, too. Great experience! read more

Stopped at Sodosopa for a late lunch after driving for about 4 hours on I-95. Definitely easy to get to and easy to get back on the interstate. Parking was a typical small downtown area, so expect to parallel park. Prices were wonderful for such good food, I would have paid the same for something like Cracker Barrel, but Sodosopa was way better. Definitely would like to stop here again on my next road trip down south. read more

Great Food. Nachos a must try. Wings and burger was perfect . We highly recommend take out there during the stay home

Great spot! Food quality and taste was outstanding. I recommend the fried pickle appetizer! Burgers are large so bring an appetite! Server Justin was very friendly! Thanks for an excellent experience! Highly recommend stopping in!!! read more

Good people. Good food. I had the brisket, which worked out nicely - per the suggestion of the bartender. The greens were a classic complement to the Carolina style barbecue sauce with the brisket. Nice big bar, friendly staff and an easy going atmosphere. Right in downtown Smithfield, nestled quaintly down a back street. If you want casual, but local dining - come here and give it a shot. read more

Sodosopa - Brisket and such... - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

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We were driving through Smithfield and was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat and chose Sodosopa based on the reviews. We are so glad we did! We both had the brisket which was very good. I highly recommend the blueberry chipotle sauce. Just a little kick to it so was perfect for me. The staff was attentive without being over attentive and friendly. Do ask how this establishment obtained its unique name. Definitely will drop in again when we come through Smithfield. read more

My husband and I were told about this restaurant by some friends and family. They only had good things to say....we do not. We ordered and split the "Beast Feast." It comes with chicken, brisket, pulled pork, ribs, slaw, toast, and 2 sides (we chose mac and cheese and french fries). The chicken and mac and cheese were worthy of 5 stars, but it was only downhill from there. All of the meat had no flavor. The pulled pork and brisket tasted exactly the same, like nothing. The only difference between the two was that the pulled pork was loaded with fat. The ribs also had no flavor as well as the fries and slaw. Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu, but disappeared for 20 mins toward the end of our meal. We eventually had to flag down the manager to get the check. He was very friendly and came and introduced himself to all the tables. Overall our visit to Sodosopa was a disappointment and we will not be returning. read more

Found this place on yelp. After we got our meals, the Owner came out and asked how our meals were. He explained how they make the potato cake here. My husband had it and said it was pretty good. I had the brisket red beans and rice and French fries. Everything was good. It is located in a nice town. You need to stop in. read more

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Food is spectacular!!!!!!!!! As always. We have had EVERYTHING on the menu. There is nothing I wouldn't recommend. If you are in Smithfield (or even near there) go and eat. You will not be disappointed. Jessica is the BEST!!! read more

It was OK. Good and poor points. My brisket was dry, the mac and cheese was bland, and the collards average. The smoked wings were tasty, my husband's tuna steak was nicely done, and the fries were good. The staff was friendly and attentive. Everything was clean. read more

Great atmosphere, clean, full bar, good customer serivce. I ordered the shrimp and grits, it was amazing. Shrimp fried to perfection, had a homemade sauce drizzled on the top that kind of reminded me of bang bang shrimp. It's a must order. read more

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This place was Awesome! We shared the beast feast. Everything had a great smoked flavor and was tender. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Sodosopa - Hog cakes - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

When we go out of town we always like to find the hidden treasures. And this is definitely one. Planning our trio to Myrtle Beach from Virginia Beach we looked for a halfway point to stop for lunch and ran across this place as being a hidden treasure with raving reviews of amazing food and great service. And I would have to agree. We for there around 11:15 so it was not crowded, yet. lol. We were greeted at the door by a very nice women, and the servers were very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was very quaint and they even has a cute outside seating area. The food was amazing!!!! I had the beef brisket which was delicious. Highly recommend the vinegar sauce. My husband has the Cuban sandwich and was still talking about how delicious it was an hour later. He was exceptionally impressed with the taste of the bread, tenderness of the meat , and the delicious cowboy mustard. My father had the Ruben which he said was just as tasty. Definitely a great place and the prices were fantastic for the quantity and quality of the food We will definitely be back. read more

Sodosopa - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The Collards are the best I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and don't ruin them with vinegar. The pimiento cheese is also the best I've ever had, especially if you ask for extra chilies. The hog cakes will make you want to slap your mama, and the blueberry BBQ sauce is insanely delicious. I like to get just grilled chicken and I'm not sure how one makes simple grilled chicken taste so good but they do it every time! Hands down my favorite restaurant in town!! read more

We ate there on 2/4. Staff was nice and helpful. Food was very good. Grilled wings were scrumptious with blueberry chipotle BBQ sauce. Nice hidden gem of find in downtown Smithfield. We will be back. read more

Service was very nice and friendly, but the food disappointed at many levels. The six dinner orders all came out at different times and that was just the start. Meatloaf sliced less than 1/2 inch thick and then burned on the grill was super dry. Brisket was dry and chewy. Hot dog sandwich had a 1/2 charred hotdog. The sides were tasteless - How can you screw up potato salad ???? Well someone did. On a positive note, the wonton appetizers were actually tasty and good. Sorry, but was just not a good experience at all. All six of us agreed on that. read more

First time visit here, very pleasant atmosphere the waitresses are very attentive know the menu and the great selection. As for the food great Southern barbecue, Their own barbecue sauces, have to try it to like it. read more

Sodosopa - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

This family-run business is a real hit with our family & friends! We love the outdoor seating as well as the cool bar scene. It even has a little private room upstairs. The eclectic menu & unique flavors make this hot spot a one of a kind. The shrimp & grits, blueberry chipotlesauce (on anything) & amazing hog cakes keep us coming back. Extra-nice staff, attentive & accommodating. read more

I don't typically like giving bad reviews but this is more like a public service. First tried this place four years ago when it first opened. I believe I said the food was OK but not great, but I reasoned the place is new and would improve. Wrong! We tried again yesterday afternoon and was treated to a kitchen that must have have been trained in a nursing home. My wife ordered a burger with brie that was supposed to be medium. It was burned to a nice charcoal texture and tasted worse than it looked. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich and it obvious they obviously have no idea what that is. Between two pieces of toast wa some ham and a substance that might have been pulled pork or foam rubber. Could not determine for sure. Also included tater tots and seriously if you can't make tater tots give up running a restaurant. The waitress we had was very nice and we brought to her attention. She said she would tell management. I assume she did but not a single person approached us about it. No one offered to take anything off the bill. $46.00 for one of the worst meals since being hospitalised. Oh and thanks for the diarrhea! read more

We were shopping at the outlet mall just passing through on our way back to Georgia and decided to find a local spot for a late lunch. We usually eat at Smithfield Chicken and BBQ but decided to try something different this time. We were intrigued because this place had four and a half stars and the main thing people talked about were the hog cakes. We ordered two appetizers, the hog cakes and the southern fried Rangoon, and i ordered the Philly cheesesteak with fries and my wide decided to try the grilled pimento cheese sandwich and potato salad. After about 15 minutes, the amour of time that usually passes before actually getting an appetizer to the table, our server came and told us some cooler was broken and there were no hog cakes, the main thing that intrigued us on the menu in the first place. Then after another 15 minutes our Rangoon finally arrived. I have to mention at this point that aside from two people at the bar we were the ONLY people in the whole place, so being busy was not the problem. The southern fried Rangoon was okay but with the name being "Rangoon" we expected some sort of creamy component inside but instead it was literally just pork and greens in a deep fried wonton wrapper. The flavor was decent but just not what we anticipated. Our meals finally came another 10-15 minutes later. The Philly cheesesteak was delicious. It was a good size, not too big, on a toasted hoagie roll and the meat was tender and seasoned just right. I would definitely order that again. My wife's pimento grilled cheese was good but the cheese spread inside wasn't creamy and melty like we anticipated...it was lukewarm and not really melted at all. Again, not bad but certainly wouldn't get it again. She really liked the potato salad though. It wasn't traditional southern creamy potato salad but more like cold chunky mashed potatoes. That didn't bother her and she really enjoyed the flavors. Overall we were disappointed in the experience. There was a strange vibe in the place and our waiter was literally the only employee who spoke to us during the entire hour we were there. The young man who seated us initially said our waiter would be with us shortly but then he ended up being our waiter even though he was brand new. He seemed to struggle with the whole process and even had to get someone to ring up our check because he wasn't in the "system" yet. The bartender talked nonstop to the guests at the bar but walked by us multiple times and didn't say a word. As we were leaving she rushed out to greet a family entering and help them get seated. It truly felt like no one wanted to be bothered with us. Like i said...strange vibe and we definitely didn't feel welcome. We won't be going back to this restaurant. read more

The food was amazing and our server was very sweet!! The portions were a little small compared to the cost, but I would return. Downtown Smithfield needs more places like this! Love the interior decor! read more

Sodosopa - Deliciousssss - New American Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Soured ceme brûlée , fly in my drink , waitress didn't seem to care . Will NEVER go back....

Tuna sandwich had a huge fillet and great flavor. Mushroom sandwich was chopped mushroom vs full portobella and skimpy on the filling. Fries and tots are good read more

Food and service is always great. The whole staff, but especially Ronny is really good at his job. Get the Rangoons, they are jammin, if you like Collards and Pork. read more