Option 1 - SoDoSoPa

Exit 95 off I-95
Address: 146 S. Third St., Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 205-1076

Whether from Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, or the Carolinas, southern BBQ is the sweetest and most sultry taste around. SoDoSoPa’s southern comfort food is sure to satisfy any appetite. Their recipes have been gathered over six generations and across three families with strong roots in the south and its tradition of BBQ and soul food. Experience their down-home cooking for yourself. You'll never forget your first time! You'll be back for more.

Option 2 - Old North State Food Hall

Exit 97 off I-95
Address: 67 Jr Rd Suite 300, Selma
Phone: (984) 263-0577

With ten restaurants offering a variety of unique cuisine under one roof, there is something for everyone at the Old North State Food Hall. Try a bit of everything, from burgers to Cuban to Thai, or get something on the sweet side, with coffee or ice cream. 

Option 3 - Redneck BBQ Lab

Exit 319 off I-40
Address: 12101-B NC Hwy 210 Benson, NC 27504
Phone: (919) 533-7675

Offering pulled pork, brisket, turkey, ribs and chicken. And true BBQ sides such as slow-cooked baked beans, green beans and collards like your mama used to make, jalapeno mac and cheese, and slaw. The Redneck BBQ Lab is owned and operated by members of the Redneck Scientific competition BBQ team. In 2016, they finished as the number four in the nation in Kansas City BBQ Society rankings.