Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q — Restaurant in Knightdale

Overall Rating: 4.7/10 This establishment boasts a fresh and newly renovated appearance, offering a mix of satisfactory and disappointing dining experiences. While the ambiance is inviting, the food's quality varies significantly from dish to dish.

Atmosphere: 7.1/10 The clean, unique, and appealing renovation contributes positively to the atmosphere. Wall art and a thoughtful layout enhance the dining experience, making it visually engaging and fresh.

Service: 6.7/10 Service at the front is pleasant, with staff showing genuine care and engagement. The ordering process is straightforward, although the menu's breadth could be overwhelming for some. The staff's attentiveness and respectful demeanor underscore a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Food:

BBQ Sandwich Pulled Pork: 2.1/10 The pulled pork's lackluster appearance and dull color detract from its appeal, even though the concept of pairing it with coleslaw is well-intentioned.

Pulled Pork Plate: 3.3/10 While the taste of the pork was acceptable, the presence of bones and cartilage necessitated caution with every bite, diminishing the overall enjoyment. The absence of BBQ sauce in the takeout bag was a notable oversight.

Coleslaw: 4.1/10 The coleslaw was average in taste, suffering only from a visual standpoint that didn't invite anticipation.

Baked Beans: 4.4/10 An utterly average side dish, reminiscent of standard canned baked beans, lacking the homemade quality that could elevate the dish.

Chicken Wings: 6.1/10 A highlight of the meal, these wings were well-cooked, crispy, and notably better than average, distinguished by their crispness.

Value: 5.1/10 At $45 for three meals, the value proposition is a mixed bag. The chicken wings seem to justify their portion of the cost, while the pulled pork dishes fall short, reflecting a...

A really good plate of food... I ordered the chicken/bbq plate with coleslaw and potato salad. The chicken was definitely the star! Fried to just the right crispness and juiciness, and seasoned very well without being salty. I'm not sure how "BBQ'd" the pork really is, but it was still delicious. I didn't taste smoke or charcoal, but it was cooked properly, it was juicy, and that vinegar based sauce hit just right. I usually go for more of a sweet sauce on pulled pork, but I was pleasantly surprised with their sauce. The coleslaw was tasty but a bit generic. The potato salad was good as well, even though I wasn't expecting such big pieces of potato. The hush puppies were a nice touch. They were dense, but tender inside, crisp outside, and flavorful. I was ready to hit the 5 Star button until I tasted the banana pudding. There were no bananas in there and the pudding taste was off to me. Overall, I'd definitely order from Smithfield's again without hesitation. Their food is perfectly priced and...

It was interesting. We ordered and got food quickly. However when it was brought to the table it was on a tray on the tray were fries on wax paper that was put directly onto the table the chicken box is literally a box with chicken in it. We had to request forks and plates. Workers came around and refilled our drinks. It was a very generous portion of fries the Fried Chicken was good average but good however the barbecue chicken looked more like it had been boiled or broiled. The barbecue sauce put on top of it was very vinegar heavy. Making the sauce extremely tangy. When my sister complain to one of the workers she simply threw the food away and didn't tell her manager or offered to bring anything in replacement. My sister had to flag down a manager and ask him to replace her food or givd refund her he was very polite about it and quickly got her some Fried Chicken to replace the barbecue chicken. I'd recommend the Fried Chicken and fries. However the barbecue chicken and hush puppies...