Ole Time Barbecue

Let me preface this by saying I am not a BBQ expert or connoisseur, but I thoroughly enjoyed the ribs and hush puppies here - the food and the ambience are super comforting and you definitely get that small town feel.Now on to the reason I am writing this review. I came here with my parents, who are both getting up there in years. Not to get too deep into specifics but my dad can be difficult to deal with, and can sometimes be pretty haughty and condescending, which is never pleasant for anyone involved. He also likes to think he's a veteran, but he barely served. At one point our waitress asks if he was a veteran and he said yes (ugh), and he got all huffy and acted like he was the sh*t. Let me tell you this waitress handled him LIKE A CHAMP. She called him out on his attitude- it turns out SHE had served in the Army, and she dressed him down in a magnificent combination of friendliness and scorching, relentless remarks. She was SHARP. My mom and I could not contain our laughter and my dad was speechless. And then after he was sufficiently humbled she dropped the mic and gave us free desserts. He couldn't even be angry, she was so funny and on point.So let me just say that this lady is a goddess and I am forever grateful to her for handling him with such finesse and grace. I'm sorry that I didn't get her name, otherwise I'd call it out here. But she's won my business and I'll recommend this place to anyone, not just for the food, but for the amazing, down to earth, hilarious staff. Thank you!

Came here for dinner recently during my tour of Research Triangle BBQ spots and really enjoyed my meal :)First, the restaurant is pretty small, and there's not a ton of parking outside. I came at kind of a weird time so I did manage to find a parking spot though. I had ordered my food to-go via the phone a few minutes before, and it was ready promptly when I arrived, so that was nice. I got the BBQ pork plate, while my wife got the fried chicken plate (with dark meat!). First, my sides were delicious - I really enjoyed my boiled cabbage and mashed potatoes. The pork wasn't bad but maybe not my favorite in the area. My wife loved her fried chicken and sides, so I'm maybe boosting the rating a bit because of that.Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely give this place another try!

I have come here several times and always had good, fast service and great food. A family run business.This is a very small diner so it's best to come at a non traditional time. They have a few tables and some stools at the counter. Decor is all pigs! Even in the clean bathroom! They have pork and chicken bbq but have other offerings too. A daily special every day during the week except Wednesday. Monday special is the meatloaf with 2 sides. I just about fell off the stool when she sat the plate down. A huge piece of meatloaf! This will be 3 meals for me!!! It was very good, as were the green beans and mashed potatoes. Even if you don't like hush puppies, try these. They are delicious and come to you even before you order.Sweet tea is fresh and reasonably priced. They have homemade desserts too!This will be a regular stop for me since I just moved closer.

Fabulous staff, friendly, very welcoming. 10 out of 10. The food 10 out of 10, place reminds me of a type of restaurant on DRIVE INNS, DINNERS AND DIVES YUMMMMM

Ahhhhhhmaxing food and service!! We had hush won our table within minutes of arriving! We wanted to try everything- our sweet server helped us with a combo that allowed us to try everything we wanted. 1/4 rack of St Louis rib, BBQ pork with a side of Brunswick stew and a side of Chicken Pastie. We are bug eaters and we were stuffed. The sauces are perfect companions. Friendly and attentive employees that greeted us with a smile and warm welcome. Super quaint dining room with antiques and cute memorabilia. We will be back next time we fly in or out of Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) or are staying in the area

Ole Time Barbecue serves up great food in Raleigh! My husband and I stopped by for lunch, and it was relatively busy. Luckily, we didn't wait too long to be seated. The interior is like a cozy American diner with a lot of interesting knick-knacks and pictures from throughout the years. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered the BBQ Pork Plate and the Fried Chicken Plate, both of which come with two sides and hush puppies! That's already a generous amount for a great price in my opinion. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and left feeling full and satisfied.All in all, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

Wow, what a winner. I can only say great things about Ole Time Barbecue because they are Great. We haven't been here in years and had fond memories of it but couldn't remember their name. Finally dug it up on the way into Raleigh. So glad we did. Best bbq pork in the Raleigh area that we have had over the past few years. Soft swishing bun with a huge mound of perfectly chopped pork. And then there were the hush puppies....to die for. Service was great loved the locals atmosphere. Highly recommend. And can't wait to return.

We have worked with OTB several times for catering events at work. Charlotte and Ben are wonderful to work with and the food is outstanding! Most recently we had the full pig-pickin' catered lunch, including fried chicken and delicious sides. The on-site OTB crew was on top of everything and managed 125+ folks coming through the line with ease. The meal was a huge hit, not only with our local team but also with the visitors from Shanghai, Germany and the West Coast. If you're looking for a great experience with catering for your next event, these folks are the ones to work with.

Stopped here on a recommendation from a good friend who lived here years ago. Great atmosphere! Old-time diner. Had to wait a couple minutes to get a seat at the bar. Delicious food, great service. Made friends with a young waitress named Emma who noticed our Jeep. She got a Jeep for her birthday. We traded ducks. Will be back next year and again will be there! Great barbecue and the hush puppies were the cherry on top.

Great bbq joint. Just as it should be. Nothing fancy, just really good bbq. The pork is seasoned well. Have 2 sauce options. Great place to stop and get a good meal.