RICK'S NC BBQ

I’ve never had fried chicken so good! Best fried chicken I’ve ever had in my life. And the sides were delicious. Cold beers yummy. And with all of that Rick and the incredible people who took care of us were the best part. A easy walk from the dock ( we stayed at Oriental Inn & Marina.) Or however you arrive at Oriental. We will definitely stop back when our travels bring us back this way. Thank You Rick!

Delicious! (I'm from NYC fwiw). Rick et al were very friendly and kind. You can tell the food was cooked with so much love and care. Tender, juicy and flavorful pulled pork. My friend loved her fried chicken. The prices were so fair. I can truly day I'm addicted to their Hush Puppies!! Next time I sail through I'm definitely stopping by on one of the days that they're open!

Rick’s BBQ, Oriental NC: The Rib Game 🔥 🔥 10/10 Listen. I’ve eaten a lot of BBQ in my life—from Texas to Memphis to Carolina—but Rick’s BBQ in Oriental, North Carolina just earned a permanent spot in my top tier. This place is small-town, off-the-map Southern soul at its finest. No frills. No gimmicks. Just real BBQ done right. Let me walk you through these pork ribs that had me questioning everything I thought I knew about BBQ. The rub on those ribs? It’s something special. Deep flavor. Not overly sweet, not too salty, but balanced with a rich blend of spices that created a perfect bark—crispy and caramelized just right. It hits you with a slow-building flavor wave: first smoky, then savory, then that little back-end kick that wakes up your taste buds like “Oh yeah… this is the real de

The juiciest peice of fried chicken I have ever had. The pulled pork and Mac n cheese were also top notch. The slaw is a non-mayo based slaw that I am going to have to try to replicate at home. They even have bar to sit at, have a beer and watch some football while you eat.

Food was great and the service was excellent. We were lucky to show up on a Friday and had the brisket and the ribs. There was a possibility that the brisket had sold out and Ricky came through and made sure we got every last piece he could spare for us. Really nice guy and lovely wife. Outdoor seating allowed for us to have a well behaved dog along with us. A sure stop on our future boat cruising adventures.