I used to work at Skippers and they have always been a very popular place to eat in Henderson but ever since Regina stopped running the place, the service has been absolutely TERRIBLE! I’m not going off one experience. I’m speaking of many! Everytime I order something from here I swear it’s going to be the last time! I have literally been sitting in their parking lot sick trying to order a to go plate for the last 45min. They have one customer in the whole parking lot which is parked in the dine in section. I called back to back and literally watched through the door while the 2 employees didn’t answer the phone. Just out of spite I kept calling and finally after calling for 15min straight they answered. They said they didn’t have any stew so I said I would call right back after I spoke to my bf. Of course, when I call back, it took another 15 minutes and many many back-to-back calls to get them to answer Of course I called back and it takes another 15 minutes and many back-to-back calls to get them to answer. So then I go through the new “to go” window to get my order. I literally rang the bell over and over. Sat there for ten min. I didnt want to get out because I was sick. A lady came to the room where the window was and looked straight at me and walked back out. They had absolutely NO customers! I sat there another 10min ringing the bell! Again NOT one customer in the whole place!! Finally another girl comes to the window and actually acknowledges me! I never leave reviews for anything! Everytime I go to skippers for the last few years I’ve been disappointed. We even ordered catering from Skippers for Christmas and when my dad went to pick up the food they didn’t even have our order. Had no clue what we were talking about. But yet our bill was paid upfront? Back in the day when Regina ran Skippers and ppl like Ms. Patsy was manager stuff like this would NEVER happen. Ppl have no pride in their work anymore! I can’t tell you how many ppl from Henderson say they don’t go to Skippers anymore due to the horrible service. Too many to count!! That place used to be packed! Not anymore! What’s so bad is they actually have good food!
J Carter
Skipper’s used to be such a nice place to eat. Used to be. No longer is that the case. Apparently today was “bring your kids to work day”. Food used to be large portions and reasonable prices. Now, it’s smaller portions for higher prices. When food arrived, barbecue was Luke warm and tater tots were cold. There are 9 tables of 4 or less in here and one waitress taking orders. While there are 3 other young ladies passing out menus and delivering beverages. After asking my beverage lady why that was, she said, Paige doesn’t want any help. Which I took to mean it cuts into her tips. From a customer viewpoint, it shouldn’t be about tips, it should be about service. Today is the second time in the last 45 days that I have experienced the above described situation, here. It will be self correcting. I’ll be surprised if they are still open for business a year from now. Such a shame too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Brunswick Stew
Joe Cash
Called in order nobody at the window when I came to pick it up came in the store they had lost my order and the food was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Trudy Holder
Everything was great and Dorothy our waitress was outstanding! The food ? was soo good and we will be going back. Loved the banana pudding.
The food was not worth what it cost.the place has gone down hill.not planning on eating there again.
Joann Phillips
Service was awesome! Food was really great!! Couldn't eat everything, had to take home leftovers! Highly recommend!!!Parking: Plenty of parking & handicap accessible!Kid-friendliness: Great for families!Wheelchair accessibility: No problem!
Delicious. Everything Eastern NC BBQ should be - vinegary, hint-of-heat, deliciously chewy meat. Get the BBQ sandwich and hushpuppies galore. The Brunswick stew was a classic too.A quick (< 3min total) detour off I85 — well worth it! We ordered ahead online.
Allyson Allgood
me and my co worker ordered from here through doordash this was both of our first time trying them and the chicken salad is to die for! my fries were still hot when they got to me, it was fast and
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonhadora De Rochca
Where I come from bbq/pulled pork is smoked in hickory… this meat has been cooked in an oven and doused with a half rate NC sauce.The sides were worse.But it was the uh huhs and nuh uhs (it is hard spelling grunts) that got me… please learn to use your big girl words if you are going to be in customer service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rachel Collins
I've been there several times 3 times they didn't get our order right went through the drive thru and took them forever to come to window they act like they don't want to serve
Get overlooked at times, busy yes, but still need keep eye on take out counter when new people come in.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Stew, Fried Chicken, Slaw, BBQ Sandwich and Fries, Brunswick Stew
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to work at Skippers and they have always been a very popular place to eat in Henderson but ever since Regina stopped running the place, the service has been absolutely TERRIBLE! I’m not going off one experience. I’m speaking of many! Everytime I order something from here I swear it’s going to be the last time! I have literally been sitting in their parking lot sick trying to order a to go plate for the last 45min. They have one customer in the whole parking lot which is parked in the dine in section. I called back to back and literally watched through the door while the 2 employees didn’t answer the phone. Just out of spite I kept calling and finally after calling for 15min straight they answered. They said they didn’t have any stew so I said I would call right back after I spoke to my bf. Of course, when I call back, it took another 15 minutes and many many back-to-back calls to get them to answer Of course I called back and it takes another 15 minutes and many back-to-back calls to get them to answer. So then I go through the new “to go” window to get my order. I literally rang the bell over and over. Sat there for ten min. I didnt want to get out because I was sick. A lady came to the room where the window was and looked straight at me and walked back out. They had absolutely NO customers! I sat there another 10min ringing the bell! Again NOT one customer in the whole place!! Finally another girl comes to the window and actually acknowledges me! I never leave reviews for anything! Everytime I go to skippers for the last few years I’ve been disappointed. We even ordered catering from Skippers for Christmas and when my dad went to pick up the food they didn’t even have our order. Had no clue what we were talking about. But yet our bill was paid upfront? Back in the day when Regina ran Skippers and ppl like Ms. Patsy was manager stuff like this would NEVER happen. Ppl have no pride in their work anymore! I can’t tell you how many ppl from Henderson say they don’t go to Skippers anymore due to the horrible service. Too many to count!! That place used to be packed! Not anymore! What’s so bad is they actually have good food!
Skipper’s used to be such a nice place to eat. Used to be. No longer is that the case. Apparently today was “bring your kids to work day”. Food used to be large portions and reasonable prices. Now, it’s smaller portions for higher prices. When food arrived, barbecue was Luke warm and tater tots were cold. There are 9 tables of 4 or less in here and one waitress taking orders. While there are 3 other young ladies passing out menus and delivering beverages. After asking my beverage lady why that was, she said, Paige doesn’t want any help. Which I took to mean it cuts into her tips. From a customer viewpoint, it shouldn’t be about tips, it should be about service. Today is the second time in the last 45 days that I have experienced the above described situation, here. It will be self correcting. I’ll be surprised if they are still open for business a year from now. Such a shame too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Brunswick Stew
Called in order nobody at the window when I came to pick it up came in the store they had lost my order and the food was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everything was great and Dorothy our waitress was outstanding! The food ? was soo good and we will be going back. Loved the banana pudding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, Fried Chicken
Love the food,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, Stew, Fried Shrimp
Taste terrible
The food was not worth what it cost.the place has gone down hill.not planning on eating there again.
Service was awesome! Food was really great!! Couldn't eat everything, had to take home leftovers! Highly recommend!!!Parking: Plenty of parking & handicap accessible!Kid-friendliness: Great for families!Wheelchair accessibility: No problem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, BBQ and Stew Plate, BBQ, Stew, Brunswick Stew
Restaurantji Recommends
I always call in my order. Order is always ready. Food is always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding, Hush Puppies, BBQ, Fried Chicken
Delicious. Everything Eastern NC BBQ should be - vinegary, hint-of-heat, deliciously chewy meat. Get the BBQ sandwich and hushpuppies galore. The Brunswick stew was a classic too.A quick (< 3min total) detour off I85 — well worth it! We ordered ahead online.
me and my co worker ordered from here through doordash this was both of our first time trying them and the chicken salad is to die for! my fries were still hot when they got to me, it was fast and
Food: 5
Service: 5
Where I come from bbq/pulled pork is smoked in hickory… this meat has been cooked in an oven and doused with a half rate NC sauce.The sides were worse.But it was the uh huhs and nuh uhs (it is hard spelling grunts) that got me… please learn to use your big girl words if you are going to be in customer service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I've been there several times 3 times they didn't get our order right went through the drive thru and took them forever to come to window they act like they don't want to serve
Food: 4
Service: 3