Delicious BBQ and the friendliest service around. It's a tiny hole in the wall but you won't be disappointed. The price point is just right. For $16 you can get hush puppies, two sides and BBQ entree. These are some of the best hush puppies I have EVER had. It's a lot of food too. The BBQ is souther style and they offer sweet of ginger sauce in the side. It also comes with a drink. read more

Stubbs & Son BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, North Carolina

Very nice mom and pop joint! They hit but please check your food before you leave. We ordered two plates but some apple pie turnovers. I was upset when i got home they were not in the bag. Service was typical. Just make sure you check that bag read more

I visited Stubbs at roughly the end of a 13 hour road trip (ok, there was one overnight 9 hours into that) from MA to NC. There was no way that I was going to have driven all the way to North Carolina without eating authentic eastern North Carolina barbecue. Stubbs totally fit the bill. It's in an entirely unassuming building that looks like it at one time might have been a house, but has clearly been home to the restaurant for many years. But whatever. You're not at Stubbs for the atmosphere (not that there's anything wrong with the ambiance...it's eastern Carolina roadside barbecue.). You're here for the food and in that sense, Stubbs does not disappoint. The pork was fresh, moist, and well-seasoned. Perfect. The sides were abundant and well prepared (slaw, greens, stewed beans, etc.). And the hushpuppies were sweet and crisp and not at all greasy. Plus, the staff - particularly the guy taking orders - were kind and accommodating (taking time to answer questions and explain things to my traveling companion who was not particularly schooled in the subtleties of regional barbecue varieties...which is a critical skill if one is going to navigate North Carolina's unique and sometimes contentious barbecue environment). Everyone here was having a good time and yet were taking care of the business of making and selling some of the best barbecue I've had regardless of style or location. If I lived around Carthage, I'd be going here for takeout pretty much weekly. While on a road trip, it's a must-stop location. read more

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This. Is. Outstanding!!! The textbook definition of old school NC BBQ! It ain't much to look at, but that should be your first clue to pull on in. The pork plate and brisket plate are to die for. Eat here!! read more

Amazing service food is amazing amazing prices highly recommend everything! All is good here

I tried Stubbs for the first time. Purchased 1 pound of BBQ pork and a dozen hush puppies. Food quality was very good, BBQ chopped and tasty. Seemed to have a little tangy like they use apple cider vinegar in their cooking. Hush puppies crispy and moist with good flavors. Servers were helpful and friendly. This is pretty much a take out place, but there is minimal seating without a lot of atmosphere. I will certainly return for their BBQ! read more

Excellent BBQ sandwiches, and hushpuppies. Stop there often on our way by. Picnic tables to eat outside or take food home. read more

Great Eastern NC BBQ and seafood, some days they have brisket and chicken and special sides. Also lots of options for dessert. I support 100% our local and N.C. based businesses, and I definite recommend this especially if you're on Keto like me, just watch out for those hushpuppies, they're excellent! read more

Stubbs & Son BBQ - outside of restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, North Carolina

Great food, huge menu, friendly service. If you're looking for this kind of food, this is the place!

Good traditional food, no bells or whistles. Don't judge Stubbs on the looks of the building...judge it on the flavor of its food. The staff hustles and they are polite. We get take out most. read more

Pulled pork delicious, collards are better than most. Fairly priced and staff really good ... very good energy.

The best bbq, fish sandwiches and so much more. Be prepared to pay with cash or pay a credit card fee.

Love this place. You've probably driven by without notice. Authentic eastern cue, on the spicy side. Great sides. If you are a BBQ fan give it a try. read more

Fast and friendly service. Convenient drive through. Call in orders welcome. Their BBQ is amazing. Flavored just right for my liking. But don't take my word for it, go try them out yourselves!! read more

Delicious food, very nice people! Catfish sandwich and fried corn on the cob is my favorite.

My family loved the BBQ! Cole slaw and okra are great. Yellow cake with chocolate frosting and banana pudding topped off the meal.

Wife had the BBQ & it was brisket night, so I went all in. Very disappointed in the brisket....sliced way too thin from the flat & the point was sliced the wrong way. Way too tough with no smoke & too much sauce. Maybe they had a rookie at the slicing table! The slaw, hush puppies, & tots were out of this world!! Could have just crushed the carbs & veggies & be satisfied. Pork butt was terrific & I kept sampling my wife's huge portion! Everyone one was super nice, but if you are expecting Texas brisket, look elsewhere. Be back for the BBQ again and again! read more

Recently stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I had a delicious cheeseburger and homemade fries. My husband had a bbq sandwich with slaw. We also bought a pack of their fresh pork rinds. Everything was delicious. The interior of the building was extremely clean. This is a takeout restaurant but they do have picnic tables outside for you to use if you like. If you like the vinegar style bbq you will enjoy this place. I will definitely go back if I'm in the area. read more

This is excellent vinegar based BBQ. They also have Brunswick stew. If it was nearer I would. Eat everyday. My sandwich was Hugh. They fish and hotdogs too. read more

Ate here recently on a trip to the area, what a great find. Nice little hole in the wall location right off the highway, easy to find, easy to park. Super friendly and fast service, very nice greeting as soon as the door is opened. Got the XL combo plate, it was a massive amount of food. Stick with the Large, it is plenty unless you want to take some home. Sides were all hot and fresh. This is Carolina so you have to eat like the Carolinians when there, it is a vinegar based sauce, they have a regular and a spicy. Not my favorite sauce but still good complement to the perfectly cooked pork. Amount of food for the price seems lopsided in customer's favor, only spent around 11 bucks for the XL and it really is two meals. Very good value and worth the extra miles to drive to this place. Star reduction for lack of meat variety options, only pulled pork available here - no sausage or brisket, etc. Could also use a little more smoke flavor to the meat, it was very tender and moist just lacked some good ol' smoke flavor. Would definitely return here if in the area. read more

This spot is our new favorite for BBQ thanks to the food and the helpful/friendly staff! Carolina style bbq but their sauce is also amazing if you want it on the side. Sides are very generous portions, our favorites were the greens and the hush puppies. Also, super kid friendly menu which is a huge plus for us. Banana pudding is the best I've had yet - texture is A+. read more

They catered a lunch today for almost 100 people. What a FABULOUS meal. Many positive comments from all who attended. Everything from the BBQ pulled pork to the sweet tea was perfect! It hard to please a big crowd but Stubbs & Son BBQ made it look easy! read more

Very savory seafood and southern food, will definitely order again and again. Gem in a small town of Carthage read more

The Barbeque is delicious, nice Smokey flavor just the way it should be. Can't wait to try more

If you like vinegar soaked smoked meat with a side of cider vinegar and red pepper flakes then this is your place. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it. The sides are below average in flavor too. read more

Wow, first visit to this place and may go back again tomorrow, well worth the 40 minute round trip. My husband had the ribs, beautifully cooked, well sauced, and incredibly meaty and as a certified KC bbq judge, he appreciates good que. I had the shrimp plate with slaw and potato salad, all delicious and such a generous portion size that I enjoyed two meals out of one order. Looking forward to trying the brisket and Brunswick stew next visit. Hush puppies were like dessert. Definitely a hidden gem worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place has absolutely great BBQ and even better banana pudding. Potato salad is also great. The staff are very friendly as well. If you are eating out at a BBQ place and you don't eat here just know .. your BBQ could have been better! read more

Not worth stopping at a place that is only open when they want to work. We stopped by a few minutes before closing time only to find them closed. By the way this was at 3pm in the afternoon on a Saturday. There were several others who came to the door and also got turned away. They opened at 11 am so they were open for a total of 4 hours. There are plenty of other good BBQ places that have real hours and great food that don't turn away customers. read more

I visited today for a take-out lunch of a hotdog and vanilla milkshake. The food is usually good but today was a miss all the way around. Apparently the milkshake machine was not working (no problem, things happen) but I saw something I really dislike. The young lady working the machine suddenly stopped, licked her fingers, and looked right at me, surprised to catch my eyes. Then she pulled out a garbage can, cleaned up the counter with no gloves on, and then finished my milkshake. I shouldn't have accepted the milkshake but I did. When I ate the hotdog, it was pink inside. Thoroughly disgusting lunch! So disappointed! Will never go back. read more

Great food! Love the fried okra! Enjoyed the food and the staff was excellent! Got a vanilla milkshake, it was delicious! Will be returning!

We have lived in this area for 18 years and thought this was an ice cream parlor, finally realized it had food and it was wonderful until 2 weeks ago and then I think they had employee problems we ordered chicken strips fried okra and my husband brought my tea out the cup smelled so much like grease I had to open the car windows he ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and took 2 bites then threw it in the trash it was 2 pieces of bread that were soggy the other food was greasy I hope the problems are fixed we loved your food before. What happened??? read more