Allen & Son Restaurant is one of our 2011 Top 40 Cheap Eats in the US.
Cuisine
Open
Breakfast Sat., Lunch Tues.-Wed., Dinner Thurs.-Sat.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Outdoor dining
- Parking lot
- Casual
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Allen & Son Restaurant Review: Revered for its commitment to tradition, Allen & Son draws pork barbecue connoisseurs from all over the state and beyond. Though most barbecue joints have switched to high-tech gas and electric smokers these days, this venue still does it the old-fashioned way---pork shoulder cooked all day over hickory, punctuated with a peppery vinegar-based sauce with just a hint of tomato. You can order your barbecue chopped in a sandwich or “pulled” on a plate with hushpuppies, slaw and your choice of Brunswick stew or home-cooked vegetables. Traditional Southern pies---sweet potato, pecan, and coconut chess---also are noteworthy, and service comes with a big Carolina smile. But make no mistake, the main reason most folks drive to this unassuming cinderblock shack, unchanged for decades, is for some of the best pork barbecue you will ever taste. |
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