I’ve eaten a lot of barbecue in my life and this is by far some of the best I’ve ever had. The flavor is amazing and you can tell they take much pride in their product. The slaw is the absolute best I’ve ever tasted. We got bbq and slaw to take home but should have ordered 5 times as much as we did. If you are ever looking for great authentic NC BBQ look no further because Grady’s is the realest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Tewkesbury
I cringe a little writing a review of a place like this. People often put me on the spot asking my opinion of the best BBQ in the Carolinas (as if there's decent BBQ elsewhere😂). I never pick a favorite, but just between me and you, this is it. Then when the NY Times epicurean tour bus pulls up here, I die a little. The place is too special for mass exposure, especially to a bunch of damned Yankees who want to check a box. But Steve and Geri, the owners, got old several years ago, and I just don't know how long they can keep doing this. I just keep going back, thinking it won't be as good this time. But the Q is still moist and woodsy, with a hint of smoke. Steve is still nearly killing himself with the hours of the day (really, night) that it takes to do this. The slaw is still perfectly crunchy, tangy -- making me choose between eating it on its own, or mixing a little in with the BBQ. And me, a stupid city boy, still being received respectfully by the other customers and the women behind the counter, who have forgotten more about really top-notch BBQ than I'll ever know, even though I've been quoted nationally about the stuff. This is the true 'cue. Seek it out. Now. Tell Steve and Geri hello, and thank them for all they've done for this concept.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff
Best around
Veronica George (RONI)
The food was delicious and customer service was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Anderson
Best Eastern NC BBQ I’ve ever had, best coleslaw I’ve ever had, tied for best sweet potato pie I’ve ever had. Fantastic people and spectacular food. I’ll be back, and so should you!
No credit card cash only. It s better to call and put in orders cause it's a busy place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Fried Chicken
Keith Hill
I got the BBQ combo with BBQ chicken today and the chicken was disgusting, small, and dry. The skin was rubbery and it was something of the worst chicken I've had in a long time. The BBQ was ok, but nothing to write home about. Pretty bland without the sauce. I know everyone puts this in high regards, but im just being honest. The staff is absolutely great and the wait was short. Honestly, the best part on my plate was the hush puppies and the FF were cooked right. I commend everyone for their hard work and a home town experience, but I keep getting reminded why I've only eaten there a handful of times. I work less than 10 minutes from here for the past 7 years. I just consistently see reviews and want to love it, but it's not that great to me. I'm sure someone will read this and think I'm crazy, but it's my opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Georgia Martin Dees
Bbq was excellent! Can’t wait to get back!
Mitchell Reynolds
What a bbq joint should look like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Plate with Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Pie
Stephanie Cass
The best!!! Amazing service, extremely kind staff, clean, and the BEST BBQ
I’ve eaten a lot of barbecue in my life and this is by far some of the best I’ve ever had. The flavor is amazing and you can tell they take much pride in their product. The slaw is the absolute best I’ve ever tasted. We got bbq and slaw to take home but should have ordered 5 times as much as we did. If you are ever looking for great authentic NC BBQ look no further because Grady’s is the realest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cringe a little writing a review of a place like this. People often put me on the spot asking my opinion of the best BBQ in the Carolinas (as if there's decent BBQ elsewhere😂). I never pick a favorite, but just between me and you, this is it. Then when the NY Times epicurean tour bus pulls up here, I die a little. The place is too special for mass exposure, especially to a bunch of damned Yankees who want to check a box. But Steve and Geri, the owners, got old several years ago, and I just don't know how long they can keep doing this. I just keep going back, thinking it won't be as good this time. But the Q is still moist and woodsy, with a hint of smoke. Steve is still nearly killing himself with the hours of the day (really, night) that it takes to do this. The slaw is still perfectly crunchy, tangy -- making me choose between eating it on its own, or mixing a little in with the BBQ. And me, a stupid city boy, still being received respectfully by the other customers and the women behind the counter, who have forgotten more about really top-notch BBQ than I'll ever know, even though I've been quoted nationally about the stuff. This is the true 'cue. Seek it out. Now. Tell Steve and Geri hello, and thank them for all they've done for this concept.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best around
The food was delicious and customer service was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Eastern NC BBQ I’ve ever had, best coleslaw I’ve ever had, tied for best sweet potato pie I’ve ever had. Fantastic people and spectacular food. I’ll be back, and so should you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Plate with Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Pie, Pulled Pork, BBQ
Classic Eastern NC food and BBQ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Plate with Cole Slaw, BBQ, Fried Chicken, Chicken \u0026 BBQ Plate, Hamburger Steak and Rice and Gravy
Good home cooking. So good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone talked about how great this food was ,so we drove an hour and a half to try it and was very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
My wife and I had the pork plate with green beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and grady's sauce. Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Plate with Cole Slaw
Restaurantji Recommends
No credit card cash only. It s better to call and put in orders cause it's a busy place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Fried Chicken
I got the BBQ combo with BBQ chicken today and the chicken was disgusting, small, and dry. The skin was rubbery and it was something of the worst chicken I've had in a long time. The BBQ was ok, but nothing to write home about. Pretty bland without the sauce. I know everyone puts this in high regards, but im just being honest. The staff is absolutely great and the wait was short. Honestly, the best part on my plate was the hush puppies and the FF were cooked right. I commend everyone for their hard work and a home town experience, but I keep getting reminded why I've only eaten there a handful of times. I work less than 10 minutes from here for the past 7 years. I just consistently see reviews and want to love it, but it's not that great to me. I'm sure someone will read this and think I'm crazy, but it's my opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bbq was excellent! Can’t wait to get back!
What a bbq joint should look like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Plate with Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Pie
The best!!! Amazing service, extremely kind staff, clean, and the BEST BBQ
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