Parker's

Best barbecue ever been eating it for over 50 years. Have it shipped to me quarterly. Have the craving and only Parker's will do

I stopped by Parker's as a pitstop on my way up to Washington DC for a trip. Doing some basic research, prioritizing proximity to the I-95, Parker's seemed to be the best use of my time. So we pulled over and walked in and got seated promptly. This place is a no fuss no muss, high table turnover rate kind of place obviously full of travelers and locals alike.The menu that day was very limited. I believe the options were only pulled pork, fried chicken, and then all the sides. The only other option we had was if we wanted one plate, or an unlimited amount of everything. I have regrets only getting the one plate, but what can you do. The pork was true Carolina style, lots of good little fat mixed in, little flecks of good, crispy skin, and not really any sauce on it, letting that vinegary flavor be the star of the show. I liked it a lot, it was juicy and tender and a really good pulled pork. The fried chicken was also juicy and flavorful. The crust on the breading of that chicken was just perfect. It was like a shell, strong but delicate, all the way around the piece of chicken, and you could tell it was actually seasoned well. Another banging meat.The fried sides were all pretty standard. One thing that stood out, though, were what I believe were called corn sticks, which were long, fried sticks of cornbread. I'm sure they're normally delicious, but these were fried to death, I almost cracked a tooth biting into them. But, you could dip them and soak them like a biscotti in that amazingBrunswick stew. If you read up on the lore of Brunswick stew, it's one of those dishes that everyone thinks that they made first. But whoever made it first, these Carolina people certainly made it better than the hogwash I find in Florida. Deep deep flavor, perfectly stewed veggies, and just the right amount of pork strewn throughout. I could eat a gallon of this. Actually, I think you could buy this by the gallon. Hmm..Overall, this was a lovely little find. Definitely don't have anywhere like this near me. Wish I did. It's certainly more than just a pitstop on the ride of the road. I thought it was quality.

Customer service at its best! On our travels down to Florida Parker's is a family favorite that is requested anytime we are passing through. This place is always busy when we stop. It has such a feel of home like it's Sunday dinner every day of the week.The chopped bbq is very good along with the chicken. We love family style serving and would definitely recommend that if you haven't tried it yet. We certainly know the local crowd gets it so this review is an outsider perspective.This is a family tradition both for locals and the out of town crowd as well.

Pros:Love the simple menu. No fuss, no muss, we have what we have. What they have is very delicious. That dry, vinegar pulled pork is just blasted with flavor. Fried chicken with a crispy breading that sounds like a cracking whip when you bite into it. Cons: They are cash only, so bring some cash or suffer an ATM fee. Tips: Get the Brunswick Stew. Trust me, it's a very good regional dish.

We stopped at the well known Parker's BBQ Restaurant in Wilson. We loved the setup: country setting with waiters wearing white long sleeve shirts, white aprons & paper hats. It was like a step back to the '50's. Everyone was so nice. We loved it!Now to the food. The BBQ was a bit dry, but very good! It was seasoned lightly with a pepper vinegar sauce. Good ENC flavor. My only dislike was the small chopped up (small squares) of gristle mixed with the meat. The sides were few, but good. Tea was a bit sweet. Glad we made the trip! Give Parker's a try.

Parker is one of the true standing gems to NC eastern style barbecue and has been serving I think over 75 years now. Gees that's older than me. I wonder if they have the same Pitt master. Anyway you get the basic eastern style type of pork que. I always get it with the chicken breast on the side. Brunswick stew. Boiled potatoes and slaw. Also the corn sticks and hush puppies. Not much has changed except the color of the hair or for The fellows Working there the loss of hair. Well here comes my food so I need to stop tapping and start eating. More later white Combination PlateWell I've not been disappointed. The que was exceptionalJust the right amount of heat and vinegar. The Brunswick stew was also tangy and tasty too. The slaw is minced and it to is a localFavorite. Mine too It's a simple white building nothing fancy but the delicious food. The service is quick and very friendly. And guess what you can get a full meal and a drink for less Than $20 I'll be back. And boy do i recommend this restaurant.

My husband was advised from a friend that is from Wilson county that Parkers was a must stop!! He was right! I loved the atmosphere, the food, the freaking sweet tea!! Out of this world! The staff was wonderful! They are a cash only establishment! If we ever stop back down it will need to be another stop! Everything was simple and flavorfulI was not a fan of the corn sticks or the boiled potatoes, but for me that was personal preference.

Road trip pit stop! It's just 10 minutes from I-95 & though there isn't much else around, there is a McDonald's within another 5 minute drive for any picky eaters in your tribe. Walked in to Parker's and we were instantly transported back in time to the 1950's. Loved the charm of servers wearing paper hats and the cafeteria-style plates. We went on a Sunday and luckily arrived before the late lunch rush. The seating was efficient and service was friendly. The real stars for us were the fried chicken, pulled pork, slaw, hush puppies and the sweet tea. The family style choice is absolutely worth it to try a little bit of everything. And it was all so tasty! We were approached by friendly patrons who could tell we were there for the first time & chatted us up about the history of the place. One of the three owners also stopped by &we learned that they cater all the way to New Jersey! This owner was working, seating guests the entire time we were there. He didn't just come out from a back office. Very impressive. We nearly had to be rolled out of the place and will happily return one day.

I can't say enough nice things about Parker's. The service was absolutely fantastic. Everyone from the front door to the table were just as nice and polite as they could be. The food was all fresh, tasty and homemade. You could definitely tell the food was made with love. The restaurant itself is also a testament to the local history with their photos and placards depicting the stories of each picture. We will definitely be back!

The service was fantastic and friendly. We had the all you can each deal, but never asked for more than what was initially brought out. The fried chicken was amazing. The Brunswick stew not what I expected. It largely tasted like ground black pepper. Boiled potatoes tasted like... well boiled flavorless potatoes. The corn sticks were okay. The Cole slaw... not my thing with the mustard flavor. The chopped pork was unremarkable. All said, I was still happy to check out the place and did like the friendly atmosphere.