Smithfield's Chicken & Barbecue

Top notch service! Everyone here was just genuinely friendly. They chatted a bit without being all in your space while you're trying to eat. The combo plate...so delicious!  I'm not even a big fan of BBQ, but this was awesome! It had just the right flavor. I don't like the sharp sour vinegar taste and this BBQ was far from it. Hubby scored some brownie points with this one!

So....
               Your in a small town of Siler City where you think to your self   SELF what the hell are you doing here? You are reminded that you are there for work and that it seems that it is a small little "town" that from everyone that I met seemed to be "good people"And even the people that work at this drive/ thru fast food sort of... gave great service . Not to mention the place was very clean outside and in and it had a 102 on the health grade and they really earned it!
                From the looks of this place everyone I mean everyone comes to this place to eat from Grand Ma and Grand Pa to the family with 5 kids to the group of "gentlemen" that were on the "hunt" I have always said locals make a place when locals go to a place that is a good sign!
               So you have your fried chicken and fixin's which by the way were better than Paula Deens "Lady and Son " even after giving them 3 chances  in one week" They have a few other items as well none of which a skinny B***** would eat. Very good food and service !!

Smithfield is a local NC chain w/ about 30 locations.  Basically, they only serve three entrees:  Barbecue, Shrimp, and Chicken.

It is pretty fast--you place your order at the counter and they call your number.  If you are eating in, a staff member might bring it to you.

Today's choice was the Chicken Snack (white meat).  A HUGE breast, wing (whole), and a side.  Side choices are pups, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, or brunswick stew.  I elected the slaw and was very pleased.  Definitely not "food service" slaw.  Appeared to be homemade w/ bits of carrots.  Not very mayonaisy, which is a good thing.  $4.99 for the meal.  Can't beat that!

Their que is marketed as "eastern NC style", but it really isn't, as they do shoulders, not whole hog.  Their dip is really good and you can buy a pint for $3.49 or go nuts w/ a gallon for $9.49.  It's not Stameys or Wilbers, but it is pretty good.

I think the most expensive meal is the Large Shrimp Platter--$9.  They have a special going now--add a chicken thigh to any meal--99 cents.