Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Rocky Mount

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The Prime Smokehouse Barbecue & Beyond
The Prime Smokehouse Barbecue & Beyond
94/100 (1058 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheesecake
Ribs
Shrimp
Beef
Cheesecakes
Shrimp and Grits
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Mac and cheese
Crab
Scallops
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Sit down
Bar
American
Barbecue
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Buddy's Bbq
Buddy's Bbq
94/100 (1206 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Buddy's from my understanding is a newer restaurant in the area. Naturally since I LOVE BBQ, I had to try it out. They serve meat plates and family..."
Jay C.
"I have to start with the beans!! They were soooo good!!! The hush puppies were sweet and yummy. The food was delicious. I absolutely loved the items..."
Shianne Purvis
"Great restaurant with yummy BBQ! The nachos were mostly broken pieces of chips, but it was delicious! The service was wonderful. The hush puppies are..."
Rachel Smith
"We tried the ultimate burger and Wow! It is delicious. Best hush puppies ever! They have their own homemade BBQ sauce and it is so good also! Give..."
Lisa Carlow
"Working in Rocky Mount Va today & came across this gem! Will definitely be back when I’m in the area! Great atmosphere, service, hush puppies..."
Tyler Haley
"Traveled back down to the area for family business and once again I made the stop to this wonderful BBQ restaurant. The new location just down the..."
Andrew Johnson
"Place was packed. Took a long time to get our food, but when it did, pulled pork, brisket, fries, slaw and hush puppies were all very good. Potato..."
Anthony Monioudis
Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-b-q
Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-b-q
85/100 (1196 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Fast food
Barbecue
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Salad
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Fast food
Takeout
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was my first visit to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q, so I tried both the chicken and BBQ. It was absolutely delicious, my patronage was..."
Terrence Cheek
"First time and it was decent. I could use more vinegar on bbq, chicken was tasty, hushpuppies okay. I didn't like that the chicken is in a box that..."
Bran-Ds Gardn N Thangz
"This chicken was more than I bargained for. Tasty lightly seasoned just right. I know my plate doesnt look interesting but dont let it fool you. The..."
Debra Grant
"If you are in North Carolina, there is no better place to get East Carolina BBQ (vinegary) sandwiches or chicken and biscuits. It's close to US-64..."
Simon Jessey
"After visiting Rocky Mount Toyota for a oil change, I had to visit my favorite restaurant. I ordered a tail gate special, plus buy one get one..."
ella taylor
"Very tasty fried chicken. All the bbq appears to be pulled pork, no ribs on the menu 😕 The dining room was clean and bright, with nice music..."
David DuGay
Moe And D's Restaurant Grill & Bar
Moe And D's Restaurant Grill & Bar
83/100 (634 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great meal and wonderful service. We had a cheesesteak, chicken salad sandwich, and the best fried okra I've eaten in a long time. We will be..."
Jessica Shelton Barton
"I volunteered at the City of Rocky Mount Senior center about a week ago and all the Seniors kept talking about this place Moe & D's. They keep a menu..."
Cheryl Clark
Gardner’s Barbecue Restaurant
Gardner’s Barbecue Restaurant
80/100 (484 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Ice Cream
Fish
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Drive Thru
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time eating here. You can't beat the price. All you can eat buffet for lunch was only $8.50!! The fried fish was among my favorite. I was..."
Tim Saburn
"I love this place! I have been coming her since i was a child. The best pork and turkey barbecue you will ever taste! I drive from RVA anytime for..."
Anita A Corbin
"Excellent food, great price. Fried chicken was delicious, great desert bar, stewed tomatoes were awesome, Brunswick soup is a..."
Brian Sperry
"Wonderful food and staff. Highly recommend you try the banana..."
Guy Knapp
"I love the food it is delicious. Good service! But I would like for y'all to bring Russ Varnell back. I really enjoyed him. He is a very good Singer..."
Janice Sullivan
"Easily the best fried chicken and collards I have ever had . . . And I have eaten plenty of both. Food tastes like your mother and grandmother got..."
Curtis Rogers
"Great country cooking,tastes just like grandma cooked it. Every time I'm in Rocky mount I eat here. Apparently they saw my post and complaint about..."
Anthony Langston Sr.
"My daughter and I had a road trip from TX to VA and we decided to pull over for a good meal instead of fast food. I’m so glad we did! It was all..."
Shara McDermott
"I read all of the mixed reviews but was compelled to still try a family restaurant that we visited as a child growing up and traveling to NC. We were..."
Sharon Dickens
"Buffet, good eastern style pork bbq. Collards and BBQ potatoes were really good. Oh and they have corn sticks, true NC BBQ must..."
William Sadler
"Gardeners is and continues to be a tradition. The dishes are as diverse and representative as the people and places they come from. The staff is..."
Wes Batten
"GREAT barbecue and buffet. Everything I tasted was delicious...especially the collards and dumplings. I also tasted the slaw, macaroni and cheese, ..."
Jody Meadows
"We always try to stop here on our way through the state. Gardner's has been here for years for very good reason. The food is delicious! Enjoy a..."
Karen Helsel
Cook Out
Cook Out
79/100 (1163 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
What I Got not a Chicken Sandwich
Out West Style Burger
Not a Double Order of Onion Rings
B S Burger
Cheese Quesadilla with Onions
Burger
Cheese Fries with Cheese
Chocolate milkshake
Fried Shrimp
Cajun Fries 350
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We got Cajun chicken sandwich Cajun fries hush puppies sweet tea, chicken nuggets and 2 milkshakes hot food was hot and fresh milkshakes were..."
Master Trev_YT 1421
"Good place for a burger or barbecue. I stopped here with my family during a road trip. My mom loved it, everyone else thought it was okay. Quick,..."
Syerra Carigo
"This is like if your neighbor had a local grill master who made-to-order. Always delicious. Cheddar style char-grilled chicken breast sandwich! Bring..."
J. S. (IBeDrizzie)
Hunter Hill Cafe
Hunter Hill Cafe
76/100 (474 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
"Yesterday was my first time having breakfast and it was amazing!!! I always come back to get lunch but I now have a new breakfast place too!!! Also..."
Kay Mo
"Country cooking at its best! Large portions for your money. Desserts are well worth your time. Staff is friendly and always greet you with a smile..."
Angela Martin Hardy
"Wow! This food is delicious! I don't know where to start. The fried chicken, the brisket or the vegetable lasagne all will send your taste buds into..."
Casandra Belcher Tripp
"Big shout out to David and the crew at HHC!!! They have catered 3 lunches for us at UNC Cancer Care at Nash- always delicious and on time with..."
Beth Kelly
"Co-workers and I recently had breakfast here and we are still talking about it days later!!!! So delicious!!! Staff was extremely nice!!! We will def..."
Amber Fletcher
"The best food and the workers are so friendly...I recommend if I have not you most go I know I will love..."
Becky Lynch Farmer
"Food was beyond fabulous. Excellent choices. The server was extremely friend and..."
Heather Herrera
"Excellent food and affordable. Very good..."
Freddie Blackmon
"The BBQ Is Just One Of The Nice Choices Here. This relative newbie on the Eastern NC BBQ scene occupies the second, and final, home of the late,..."
FredB
"Incredible Fried Chicken!. Wonderful Southern cooking. Fried chicken is worth the drive. This is where the locals go. Very friendly service. Great..."
Brad Rex
"In a town where "BBQ" is fried chicken with a side of pulled pork, I had to search long and hard to find the rest of the oink. Found it. They gave..."
Michael Skidmore
"First time eating dinner here should've known it was good . I enjoyed i hope they bring the breakfast back . Go check out good affordable and good..."
Shaniqua Terry
"This was my very first time visiting and the food and service was great! The brown skin Lady that had the bun in her hair was very nice and patient..."
iesha neal
"Good country cooking, cafeteria style delivery, $10/person I'd say would be a good estimate for supper. Sunday thru Wednesday. Malt Shop Oldies..."
Cindy Radford
"Everything on the menu is "home-cooked" and of the finest quality! I have not had Chicken Pastry this good at any other restaurant I have ever..."
Kim Shearin
"Well where do I start? I'm not from the area so I decided to stop by while in town for training. The people were so nice and had no problems letting..."
Sharae Pope
"Tonight was our first time trying this place. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was top notch. Ribeyes steak, pulled pork, buttered..."
Monna Gillespie
Mr Ribs
Mr Ribs
75/100 (197 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Dinner
Beef
Ribs
"The BEST beef ribs I've ever had. It's so hard to find beef ribs... which is why I'm so thankful for Richard (owner) and his homemade ribs sauce...."
Redd
"Mr Ribs is a fantastic rib joint! They know how to cook fork tender ribs with a great sauce . My wife always has their steaks and they are charcoal..."
Howard Murphy
"You don't go to Mr. Ribs for the atmosphere, but they have the best fall off the bone baby back ribs ever. Other food is great also, but ribs are..."
Emily Kicklighter
"The customer service was awesome. They laughed and talked with me as if they have known me forever. The food was excellent and had that homemade..."
Norine Flowers
Gardner's Barbecue Fairview Road
Gardner's Barbecue Fairview Road
71/100 (573 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Gardner’s Barbecue
Gardner’s Barbecue
70/100 (699 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Seafood
Seafood
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sit down
Seafood
American
Barbecue
Cajun & Creole
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drive Thru
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great childhood memories. Was in the area and couldn't pass it up! Just as good as I remember. New to me: they have a drive thru! Got some..."
Jeri A**
"I have eaten there several times in the last few months and never had anything but great food and good service . It is well worth the trip which..."
Richard Powell
"We went through the drive thru and ordered our food. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get our food but it was worth the wait. The employee that..."
Cassie Gaines
"Good Q, hushpuppies were nice n hot. Sweet potato Jack was just pie filling in a pastry, have to split one with somebody to see if you like..."
Joey S