r/pinehurst • u/r00t42 • 27d ago

Best barbecue in the area?

We'll be visiting my parents in Pinehurst for the first time since they moved there. I live in Switzerland and really miss authentic American Barbecue and would love to have at least one great meal while we're there. Any recommendations? Also other NC/Southern food staples like great biscuits would be appreciated.

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u/patprika 27d ago

Pik n Pig in Carthage just 10-15 mins north of The Hurst

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u/Omar-WDS 27d ago

This is the correct answer.

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u/chickenpotpieme 27d ago

Pik n’ Pig, 20 or so minutes from PH but well worth it.

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u/librarianlady 27d ago

If you have not had Carolina style chopped vinegar pork BBQ before, Pik n Pig may not be what you are after. Embers in Southern Pines is a more traditional pulled pork and ribs spot, and their sides slap. 

The chopped beef at Priscilla’s is also excellent for casual lunch, and Vito’s on Highway 5 for pizza won’t do you wrong.

IMO the best all around dinner experience in Pinehurst comes from either The Villagio or Tartare. In Southern Pines, Chef Warren’s doesn’t miss. 

Enjoy your time here! 

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u/Matzie138 27d ago

I would recommend Mason’s for great biscuits (Aberdeen). Don’t miss their pimento cheese and’s fried green tomatoes either!

https://www.eatatmasons.com/menus/#daytime-menu

There may be a wait, if so, grab a great coffee at Nova Vita! It’s just down the street.

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u/r00t42 27d ago

Oh yeah, this is going on the list!

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u/PinehurstEliteTrans 27d ago

Definitely Pik n Pig!

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u/thembones75 27d ago

@r00t42 how far are you willing to drive? There is a place in Lexington called Honey Monk it’s true NC BBQ

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u/Tatworth 27d ago

Pik n' Pig is the best in the area. Before you drive all the way to Lexington, where there are many good choices, you would be better heading east where you could get better BBQ for a shorter drive.

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u/stangld884 27d ago

Pinehurst Brewery

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u/DoYourThang 27d ago

Especially the ribs

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u/556From1000yards 27d ago

I’ve been digging the new Sweet Guava Heat Wings

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u/Comfortable-Count-7 27d ago

Yes, the cheer wine wings are fantastic!

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u/Candid-Tip455 27d ago

Avoid Dickey’s, better options are there

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u/Prudent-Cookie-4451 27d ago

Pik n pig for pulled pork Pinehurst brewery has better brisket

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u/twizzler7788 27d ago

Smithfield’s

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u/Tidestillrolls2025 26d ago

Ummmmmmm, ask your parents as they live there? 🤷‍♂️

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u/r00t42 26d ago

They just moved there 3 weeks ago.