Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

This place made me feel like I was home. And I'm not even from NC. My grandma didn't make our food, but it was made with so much love I would've thought she did. The chicken is crispy, seasoned, and the hush puppies got right in me greatly. Great food for the price and filled with southern love. Love from Jerry.

Deducted 1 star because NC style barbecue sauce is just god awful and it's all they have here. Even the "red barbecue sauce" I tried to order tasted like straight vinegar.The exit where this Smithfield's is located is one of the last good stops in the drive from Raleigh to Wilmington and unlike the other places around, Smithfield's is one of the few sit-down places. With a large restaurant with plenty of long tables, it's great for a group. You order at the front and you listen to your number to pick up your food and sit. Prices are reasonable ($8-10 for most plates/platters) but the plates are humongous and I wish there were slightly smaller options for people who can't finish 3 huge chicken tenders and three sides. Food was cooked to order but still kind of seemed like they were popping frozen chicken into a fryer and there was a lot of extra fat in the tenders. Fries and hushpuppies were the standouts, with the hushpuppies light & fluffy inside. Baked beans were forgettable but at least not vinegar based like everything else. Sweet tea was basically pure sugar and needed to be cut with lots of unsweetened tea to be palatable. Brunswick stew that my friend ordered was the most reasonably portioned item but really just seemed like all the meats this place cooks thrown together in an unappetizing-looking tomato-based stew. I would not come here again by choice, but it did fit the need of having something passable to eat from a clean restaurant right off the exit when we needed it.

Miss Blue was so kind and the service was excellent!! A must stop while I am in Newton Grove!

Excellent service. Marcus was outstanding. He was courteous and patient while we decided on what to order. He ensured we had everything we needed and checked I use while we enjoyed our delicious meal. I was particularly impressed by his willingness to assist his coworkers. Thank you Marcus for our pleasant experience!!

Service was great! Lisa was very attentive to our drink needs! They also kept our table clean and made us feel very welcome

Jessica was a great hostess and made sure we were well taken care of. Every employee stopped.

They have a "fly" problem. I don't eat flies in my food. Visited on Saturday Oct 5th. Staff was phenomenal. Very concerned about the fly. But the manager even said that they had a fly problem

Always greasy and OVERPRICED!!!!! The portions get smaller, prices get higher..... I won't ever eat there again!

Great service the women that work a super friendly an quick to get your order out to you

I have reviewed this restaurant previously but wanted to note they have recently changed their batter for their chicken. The seasoning is spot on and delicious. Highly recommend trying their chicken tenders!