Skylight Inn BBQ

$ • Barbeque, Pet Friendly

Hours:
4618 Lee St, Ayden
(252) 746-4113

About Skylight Inn BBQ

Skylight Inn BBQ offers tasty whole hog BBQ in a down east Carolina setting. The sides and sauce are good, with the slaw receiving high praise for being outstanding. The cornbread is dense but very good, and the light, crispy variety is also available. The food portions are generous, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The pork is fine chop and delicious, with the pit-cooked BBQ being tender, flavorful, and melting in the mouth. Their vinegar-based sauce is a perfect blend that complements the meat well. The lines can be long, especially around noon, and there are no hush puppies or vegetarian options. Visitors are encouraged to go early to avoid the crowd. The best brisket has been described as falling apart like butter with a perfect smoke ring, and the combination of slaw and beans makes a great pairing. Watching the pit chefs chop the BBQ behind the front desk is mesmerizing. Although the traditional flat, hard cornbread is common in Eastern NC, some prefer it lighter and fluffier. Overall, Skylight Inn BBQ has mastered the art of BBQ and remains a must-visit spot for authentic flavor.

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Skylight Inn BBQ Reviews

4.6
358 ratings
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5
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4.6
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.6

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Skylight Inn BBQ is the very best in Eastern NC BBQ in my opinion. It is simple and delicious. Wood cooked to perfection whole hog pork . Slaw,cornbread,and of course the banana pudding are a must addition to the BBQ.

Have been eating there for almost 60 years, personally I think it's the best there is. I tried it in Chicago, Montreal, Maine, New York, Miami, no BBQ like that except Eastern North Carolina and it's the best there is, I drove a tracktor trailers and searched some, after I tried in state after state in different areas, None of them are close. Sam's BBQ in Greenville NC is a close second and he is even kin to Pete.

Average.. bbq was on the dry side. Not worth the wait.

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Hours

Monday 10AM - 7PM
Tuesday 10AM - 7PM
Wednesday 10AM - 7PM
Thursday 10AM - 7PM
Friday 10AM - 7PM
Saturday 10AM - 7PM
Sunday Closed
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