Great atmosphere, staff are friendly too. Good food as well. I meet a friend from Rocky Mount there for lunch every other week. We enjoy the comfort to sit and talk without being lead to believe we are in the way by staying too long. The owner is down to earth and very sociable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn Garrett
Really like this place for a stop on the way to or from the coast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slaw
Eric Schrader
Nothing personal against Kings BBQ, but eastern NC BBQ just sucks. Ordered the pork sandwich and asked the waitress for some BBQ sauce and she pointed to a bottle on the table that had vinegar and red pepper. I really wanted some of the sauce that they use on their ribs. Since they don't offer baked beans or sweet onion rings, I ordered the fried okra. Bland and not fresh. Didn't chance the coleslaw, since that vinegar/mustard based and awful. The best BBQ in the area that is not the eastern stuff is Mission BBQ in Jacksonville.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies
Wendy Johnson
Unfortunately we were too hungry to pose with our food, but it was absolutely delicious. Mike was our server and he was awesome!!! Saw an old friend Micaela working there and it made the visit that more special!!! There were so many options to choose from and their specials definitely made it affordable!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina BBQ, Hushpuppies, Fries, Slaw
Micheal Mewborn
Went in the drive thru
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies, Sandwich, Slaw
Albert Raymond
Simple touch of affection ❣️ ease not to loud simplicity
I happen to be passing through Kinston. Mark from the visitor Center suggested Kings as I wanted to sample southern style Barbeque. I took out an order of baby back ribs, it came with 2 sides.I could not wait to get to my hotel in Emerald isle so I can finally dig in.Guys the ribs were really good. The flavor of their sauce was so yummy and they were fall off the bone. It was finger liking good!!!Parking: It was quite easy to find parking. Take out orders are towards the back of the restaurant. I suggest you drive your car there to the left side of the restaurant that is facing the street. Park, go inside, place your order… pay … then wait about 5-10’ as they are very busy… at least when I got there around 5:30.Yummy!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
alpha corbett
Dietary restrictions: They also offer chopped turkey and it's just as good as the original chopped BBQ.Kid-friendliness: They have a kid's menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina BBQ, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw
Ron Smith
Food has seemingly declined a bit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Countrygirl43
Flounder plates are the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M.G. Sailors
My visit to Kings occurred during my first time visiting Kinston, NC. The food was absolutely delicious. Being given the choice to eat from the menu or the buffet was a big positive for me. My colleagues and I chose the buffet, and it didn't disappoint! The atmosphere is really relaxed and the old pictures/memorabilia pieces found in the foyer area were really cool! I'd recommend anyone try Kings at least once!
Great atmosphere, staff are friendly too. Good food as well. I meet a friend from Rocky Mount there for lunch every other week. We enjoy the comfort to sit and talk without being lead to believe we are in the way by staying too long. The owner is down to earth and very sociable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really like this place for a stop on the way to or from the coast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slaw
Nothing personal against Kings BBQ, but eastern NC BBQ just sucks. Ordered the pork sandwich and asked the waitress for some BBQ sauce and she pointed to a bottle on the table that had vinegar and red pepper. I really wanted some of the sauce that they use on their ribs. Since they don't offer baked beans or sweet onion rings, I ordered the fried okra. Bland and not fresh. Didn't chance the coleslaw, since that vinegar/mustard based and awful. The best BBQ in the area that is not the eastern stuff is Mission BBQ in Jacksonville.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies
Unfortunately we were too hungry to pose with our food, but it was absolutely delicious. Mike was our server and he was awesome!!! Saw an old friend Micaela working there and it made the visit that more special!!! There were so many options to choose from and their specials definitely made it affordable!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina BBQ, Hushpuppies, Fries, Slaw
Went in the drive thru
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies, Sandwich, Slaw
Simple touch of affection ❣️ ease not to loud simplicity
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sandwich, Flounder, Sandwich, Coleslaw
Good baby
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
As I remember it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was good, hush puppies stood out to meWheelchair accessibility: Roll on in,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies, BBQ Sandwich, Fries, Slaw
Food was okay, cheap and good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I happen to be passing through Kinston. Mark from the visitor Center suggested Kings as I wanted to sample southern style Barbeque. I took out an order of baby back ribs, it came with 2 sides.I could not wait to get to my hotel in Emerald isle so I can finally dig in.Guys the ribs were really good. The flavor of their sauce was so yummy and they were fall off the bone. It was finger liking good!!!Parking: It was quite easy to find parking. Take out orders are towards the back of the restaurant. I suggest you drive your car there to the left side of the restaurant that is facing the street. Park, go inside, place your order… pay … then wait about 5-10’ as they are very busy… at least when I got there around 5:30.Yummy!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: They also offer chopped turkey and it's just as good as the original chopped BBQ.Kid-friendliness: They have a kid's menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: North Carolina BBQ, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw
Food has seemingly declined a bit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Flounder plates are the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My visit to Kings occurred during my first time visiting Kinston, NC. The food was absolutely delicious. Being given the choice to eat from the menu or the buffet was a big positive for me. My colleagues and I chose the buffet, and it didn't disappoint! The atmosphere is really relaxed and the old pictures/memorabilia pieces found in the foyer area were really cool! I'd recommend anyone try Kings at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sandwich, Steak, Coleslaw