6 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Smithfield

“I have been going to the White Swan since I was a little girl with my grandmother. My dad is 81 this year and he and my mother have been going for years. They used to go on their dates there. Best food ever.“

“On 7/28-25 I went back to Smithfield BBQ in Henderson N.C on Dabney Drive and I spoke with the manager Ms.SeaBrooks she replaced my order that was wrong on Saturday. The order was corrected, the services was fantastic, my hot dog kids meal was great, the food was hot. I appreciate the return response. I also got a call from my management named Darrell appreciate the response.“

“I have been going to the White Swan since I was a little girl with my grandmother. My dad is 81 this year and he and my mother have been going for years. They used to go on their dates there. Best food ever.“

“Great views of the airport tarmac and just the outside with large windows. Inside and outside seating was great!! We had a group of 8. Nacho appetizer was phenomenal and my favorite of all I tried. Spinach and artichoke was good but a little bland (a little more seasoning and it could be spot on). Several got salads that they all liked. Several got quesadillas and loved them. One got brisket which was good but cut too thick which made it difficult to bite. I got smoked chicken breast which I did not finish. It was over cooked and very dry. The chicken did have a good smoke flavor that was not over powering. The cheese in my Mac n cheese curdled so was not my fav side. You can't go wrong for the atmosphere. Even though there were a few things I didn't like I will still try again.“

“The absolute best ribs in Johnston County. We moved to NC from Kentucky 3 years ago. We had fantastic BBQ in KY and I searched for 3 years to find ribs as good as JPs. Today we ate BBQ chicken, ribs, Mac and cheese. green beans, and potato wedges. Every single item was cooked to perfection.“

“Smithfield in Clayton was very friendly and clean. Enjoyable experience!“