Best places: Barbecue restaurants in Sampson County, United States

👍👍 I have lived in Knightdale for over a year and have somehow never tried this place. First off, it’s the cutest little cafeteria you’ve ever seen in the middle of Knightdale’s most picturesque park. It’s cafeteria style with reason as they are preparing and smoking this meat for hours before they ope...

Rustic, counter-serve stop offering Southern BBQ staples such as brisket, pulled pork & corn bread.

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Established in 1947, this longtime BBQ joint with a no-frills setup offers Carolina-style classics.

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Country-style breakfasts & smoked-meat platters feature at this laid-back, family-owned fixture.

👍👍 Get ready for a nap! OMG, you get so much food for the right price. The first things I was impressed with was the pricing! For just $12 you can get one meat, hush puppies, coleslaw, and two sides like banana pudding and Mac N Cheese. WOW! Now the location is not ideal if you are expecting a restaura...

Unassuming roadside kitchen turning out Southern BBQ classics in an old-fashioned setting.

👍👍 My second time in here was as good as my first. Once again we came for Sunday lunch/brunch. They open at 11 and we arrived at 1140 and it was a 30 wait for a table for 2. No problem. The weather was nice so we ordered drinks and waited outside for a table to open up. Once again, they make a great Ol...

A no-frills hub for NC-style BBQ served family-style & à la carte, plus fried chicken & seafood.

👍👍 Very good as always. Got the large trout plate with 3 large pieces of fish. Brought 1 piece home.

👍👍 Best BBQ and fried chicken in North Carolina. We stop in for Marty's every time we go through or near Wilson. I stop in when I work in Wilson. Sometimes, I grab a large family meal to go and bring that home for some brownie points with my wife and kids.

👍👍 Delicious Pork chop plate with collard greens, Mac and cheese plus hush puppies

Down-home BBQ joint serving meat-&-3 plates at lunch & dinner, plus tailgate-party platters to go.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Local BBQ chain serving Texas-toast sandwiches, ribs, catfish & homestyle sides in a casual setting.