Daddy D's BBQ

From the moment we walked in, the service was welcoming and top-notch — you could tell they truly care about their food and their customers. But let’s talk about the flavor. The pulled pork and brisket? Absolute perfection. Smoky, juicy, and seasoned to impress even the toughest BBQ critics. Every bite was a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and cooked just right — not too soft, not too firm — with a flavor that hugged your soul. The hush puppies added a delightful contrast with their light, sweet crunch that had us reaching for more. And those fries? Sure, they were on the thinner side, but they stayed crispy and full of flavor even after the drive home — a rare feat! Portions were generous, presentation was solid, and everything tasted freshly made with love. You can tell this place takes pride in doing BBQ the right way. Hands down, this is the best BBQ spot in Fuquay — possibly the entire Triangle. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is one of those rare must-try joints that will have you planning your next visit before you even finish your plate. We’ll 100% be back — and next time, we’re bringing friends.

We tried The Granddaddy, with every meat option, green beans, mac and cheese, collards, baked beans, and both loaded baked potatoes (pulled pork, brisket). And the banana pudding. All good. We'll definitely add this place to our monthly roster.

Kid's Corn Dog with a side of potato salad and 1/4 pound of Beef Brisket tasted amazing. I love that the potato salad is NOT sweet!!!❤️❤️❤️The side of potato salad and 1/4 pound Beef Brisket were a lot more of a portion than I expected. Prices are reasonable and food quality is always fresh and delicious!! A must try location! UPDATE 1/20/25 1 Hotdog ATW tasted great and I love the toasted bread! Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans and 1/4 lb Beef Brisket all tasted amazing BUT all the containers had pieces of greens on them which I did not order! This indicates to me the employee needed to change their gloves or wash their hands!!!!!! UPDATE 7/4/25 1/4 lb Brisket was only 2 pieces for over $8.00 when last time it was 6 slices at the same thickness and price?!?!

We used Daddy D's BBQ to cater our wedding and we could not recommend them more! They are a reasonable option for catering, with high attention to detail and prompt responses throughout the wedding planning process. The food is also great in house for a night out to dinner at either of their locations. We highly recommend Daddy D's to everyone, and BLAKE is your contact for catering - he's awesome!

Bry was a great server! Offered to pack our desserts so we could indulge back home and pass out from being full 😂 the atmosphere is so loving and lively. The burnt ends are so tender and perfect. Collard greens just right. They take the gluten allergy very seriously! They change gloves and separate area. I’m sure they take other allergies seriously as well! ☺️

This place is pretty good for the price and really hits the spot when you have a hankering for brisket! Our waitress today was Synae and they were very friendly and smiley! Checked on us a few times for refills or if we needed anything, the restaurant wasn’t very busy when we came in and we got to snag the lunch menu prices! Food was delicious especially with the sweet barbecue sauce they have at the tables! They have men and women’s bathrooms and a big parking lot out front with plenty of parking!

Usually excellent but take out is 50/50 at best. Poor cuts of brisket either dry or extremely fatty. Best to eat in. Here we go again! Look at these to go ribs!!!

I usually get the 2 or 3 meats combination. I love the food! I order from work and I haven't had any issues with this restaurant. Definitely will keep ordering whenever I get a chance!

From the moment we walked in, the service was welcoming and top-notch -- you could tell they truly care about their food and their customers. But let's talk about the flavor. The pulled pork and brisket? Absolute perfection. Smoky, juicy, and seasoned to impress even the toughest BBQ critics. Every bite was a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and cooked just right -- not too soft, not too firm -- with a flavor that hugged your soul. The hush puppies added a delightful contrast with their light, sweet crunch that had us reaching for more. And those fries? Sure, they were on the thinner side, but they stayed crispy and full of flavor even after the drive home -- a rare feat! Portions were generous, presentation was solid, and everything tasted freshly made with love. You can tell this place takes pride in doing BBQ the right way. Hands down, this is the best BBQ spot in Fuquay -- possibly the entire Triangle. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is one of those rare must-try joints that will have you planning your next visit before you even finish your plate. We'll 100% be back -- and next time, we're bringing friends.

CATERING EXPERIENCE: We had our wedding catered the food was excellent and our service was very pleasant to work with. In person and administratively they were on top of it the entire time. They were about 20 min late but were very apologetic and professional. There was a little confusion about the carving table as they keep their meat under a warming blanket until it's time to serve so we had people waiting for the meat to come out. Overall I would certainly recommend them for your next event for service, food quality, and cost efficiency!

Delicious food. Easy parking. Friendly staff. Lots of choices and sauces. Must try. Great ambiance.

Came here to ask a question and my daughter wanted their pork rinds. It was delicious last time and this never changed. It was well seasoned and very crunchy. Service was prompt and courteous. If you want a nice snack, get this! It's good!

Nice place with a wonderful smell of onions and smoky BBQ the minute you walk in. I was shocked that there was so much gluten free. I didn't expect that at all. Nice service. Great brisket. It was next door to a kids play place so it was convenient too. We'll be back.

Great customer service. Delicious smoked meats and sides. Fresh ingredients. Return customer!!

The food is always DELICIOUS! Our favorite waitress is not always there. We absolutely love the BBQ

Just stopped in, had the smoked meatloaf platter. It was delicious. Server Ava was the best, I highly recommend her for the prompt, attentive service. Will be back for sure.

Real smoke flavor. Hush puppies were real good! Fast / friendly service in a great location.

First visit. New to the area. Very fast and friendly service! Food was good across the board. Everything very tasty and flavorful but not overpowering. Loved the seasoning on the fries. Maybe the best fries I've had in a long time! BBQ comes kind of dry so you can add your own sauces. Choose from eastern, hot, mild, and sweet.

We usually do take out, but the food is deliciously southern. We have had most of the items on the menu and haven't been dissappointed. Highly recommend. The few times we have ate in the service was great.

The ribs, pulled pork. baked beans, and slaw were very good. Our waitress from Minnesota was amazing. We will be back again!

CJ was amazing and the food was heaven! My husband and I split the Big Daddy's plate with the ribs, burnt ends, chopped chicken and sausage. For sides we had the Mac n cheese and okra. This place is why you move to North Carolina! The ribs were fall off the bone and burnt ends were amazing!!! We will be back again soon. And the banana pudding?!?!

Although Daddy D's has been around for years, we never managed to stop by for a variety of reasons. As an aside, I was aware that in the beginning, Danny's BBQ of Cary, provided assistance to Daddy D's in the beginning to get up and rolling. We always loved Danny's which featured a Texas/Florida style of smoked barbecue. At that time (1990's and early 2000's), the predominant (perhaps only) BBQ style in this area was the eastern NC vinegar-based variety. So, it didn't take long for Danny's to began spreading the word that other styles of BBQ were as good or better (subjective, I know). It was around 3 PM on a Tuesday when we happened to drive past Daddy D's, and we finally decided to stop in, and I'm glad we did. First of all, our family have really grown to favor the Texas/Florida/Kansas City/Tennessee styles of BBQ. We just personally never grew fond of the vinegar-based Eastern Carolina style of BBQ, but that's subjective of course. Well, Daddy D's has both, with their main focus being on the former. Their menu shows some Eastern-style BBQ offerings, so they cater to everyone. They were still serving lunch when we came - and by the way - they give a 10% military/law enforcement discount, which is nice. I wound up ordering the Burnt Ends platter, and you get two sides - I chose the baked beans and coleslaw. Along with that, we ordered a separate 1/2 lb of pulled pork so all of us could dig into that if we were still hungry. My wife ordered a brisket sandwich, and my son had their steak sandwich offering - but theirs was made from brisket. The interior of the restaurant has a nice barbecue vibe to it - lots of wood. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating, and the overall vibe was inviting. My burnt ends platter was absolutely scrumptuous. The meat was super tender - like butter, and I also love what they do with their baked beans. They add a bit of vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, some pork bits, etc. The beans had a slightly tangy taste, but boy were they good. Coleslaw was just as we prefer ours - that is, finely chopped. Needless to say, I devoured my Burnt Ends platter. And for lunch, the portions were just right - enough to fill you up, to be sure. Now as for the pulled pork, we were a little disappointed. You see, they served us the pork that must have been sitting out all day in their kitchen warmer, and it was totally dried out. It looked as if they left it out all day in the kitchen. We had to add barbecue sauce to get some moisture in there, and when we did, it tasted fairly good. We can only imagine how it would taste after first being made. My recommendation would be to come during normal lunch-time hours if you are going to order the pulled pork. My wife and son enjoyed their meals to be sure. So, the bottom line is that we were looking for a barbecue place like this because Fuquay-Varina is sorely lacking of BBQ restaurants. I wish a "City Barbecue" chain would come to Fuquay as they have some excellent offerings. But right now, as far as BBQ establishments go, Daddy D's is it (for both Fuquay and Varina), unless there is something else that we're not aware of. Will we come back? Why yes we will (looking forward to it), and other than the dried-out pulled pork - which I can't imagine they would serve like that every day - their menu offers quite a bit of variety that should please most folks. We're only giving it 4 stars because of the dried-out pork. But everything else was perfect! I can change my review the next time we go and try to order the pulled pork again. If all is well then, changing it to 5 stars will be easy to do. Looks like we found our local BBQ home. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g49151-d15323785-r947465838-Daddy_D_s_BBQ-Fuquay_Varina_North_Carolina.html#

I came here because it was suggested to go for their burnt ends. The place I love them at only serves them twice a week and here they are served every day. I ordered the platter with a side of Mac and cheese and red BBQ slaw. The service was great and very quick. I think next time I'll try something else and still go to my go to for burnt ends. They were okay here but not the best. I guess if I was really craving them I'd stop in especially because it's so much closer as well. The sides were okay as well but I think I'll try something else next time as well.

What a great find. While visiting my parents in Fuquay Varina, I was searching for some good bbq. I had the brisket, the chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. They were all great as was the house bbq sauce. Loved the baked beans, NOT to be missed. Lastly, the staff was super nice and really attentive. I couldn't recommend this place more strongly.

Visited about 2 weeks ago, came back yesterday. Was really good 2 weeks ago. Was even better yesterday. This is my bbq place of choice now. Food is super good and the meat has been really tender and flavorful. Fortunately for me, I only live a few minutes away!

Excellent service and flavor. Spot on pulled pork and brisket. Mac n Cheese was tender and flavorful. Hush pups had a light sweetness. Fries were a lil thin but tasted awesome even after the drive home. Definitely the best bbq spot in Fuquay. We'll be back.

Daddy D's deserves higher than a 3.9 in my opinion. The food always tastes good to me! The service is always friendly. The meat is always tender and the sides are good. We are picky about our greens and their greens are even good! The sauces are alllll good! If I HAD to pick something to critique, the only thing I would want for my personal preference would be the brisket could be just a tad bit more juicy!!!

Food is wonderful and the prices affordable. We'll be back! Oh, desserts are a treat here! Made from scratch cakes!

2nd trip here. Food is very bland. Subpar to say the least. Brisket was overcooked which looked as though additional uncooked fat was added last minute to try and moisten up the meat. Ribs were extremely dry with a very small amount of meat on the bone. The ribs also were small as if they were the last two ribs left in the rack. All of the sides ordered were subpar to be nice with the exception of the Banana Pudding and Collard Greens (Pudding was amazing, greens good.). I would highly recommend staying away from this restaurant. I ordered almost every meat on the menu during this last visit (1/4 lb of brisket, 2 ribs, 1/4 lb of eastern bbq, and almost every side.) The Waitstaff is nice which may be a portion of why the rating for this restaurant is so high. That being said, I do not understand how it has a high rating as the food is honestly worse than what you can make at home by yourself. Save your money and go to a different place. The food is not good here. Why does it have so many 4 star reviews?! 4 is not good food. It is great. Stop rating places like this so high please.

Really great flavors and our kids love it. The brisket is delicious and tender and the sides are really yummy too!

My wifes Brisket plate, was sooooo dry. Soaked it in your Eastern sauce to finish. The Briskit Philly today? Big miss! The glob of cheese wiz, not good! It was a mess. A provolone melted top would be an improvement. Sorry guys! But this was not a good meal. However, service was awesome.

Hot dangit, I almost did it again. It's so difficult to take pictures first or maybe my will power just isn't as strong as I'd like to believe . Daddy D's is where it's at folks. Hands down!! I can not get enough of their brisket. It has the perfect char while remaining an M&M, commercial and by that yes, I mean it melts in your mouth and not in your hands! They have different sauces too that you'll get ,if you're a "delivery please", kind of person like me. They are alllllllllll delicious. Today it came with the "S" and "W or M" and I have no clue what they mean but MAN are they complimentary to the meat. Now, let's talk beans! The bbq beans, I repeat the BBQ BEANS! With small pieces of heavenly cooked meat in them, this is my favorite side. Well, next to the BBQ coleslaw. Which happens to be next to their potato salad. Oh wait, they have BBQ boiled potatoes that are spot-on! Ok, so maybe all of their sides are worthy of a family go-round. *side note* applesauce and bbq/brisket is a match made in spoontown. One day I truly intend on coming down and visiting in person. I'll probably want to give a few hugs but, we'll keep it professional for now. In closing Daddy D's gets 2, covered in bbq sauce, thumbs up!!! Make it a go-to when you come down or over to Fuquay-Varina but, save some for the rest of us

Really good BBQ! Wait times are often long but the food is quite good! I like the boiled potatoes, brisket, and pork.

Back on the app it's been awhile. So let's talk about this place. The D in the name must stand for the grade of food. Family got some for Christmas family dinner. Not a great idea. I'm being generous with 2 stars. The brisket was more fat then meat. It's so hard to find good brisket.

The food and service is great! The food is reasonably priced, this is my go-to bbq joint moving forward!

Love Daddy D's! Just realized they had salad on the menu and order the brisket salad with ranch dressing. I opted out for the carrots. Yum! Very flavorful and the croutons(my fav part of a salad) were amazing, nice and flaky and not hard as a rock. Will definitely get this again or try their other salads

Wings are decent- smoked then fried. The garlic parm was good! Everything else was just lackluster and not super flavorful. I got fried green tomatoes, bbq sandwich, and some desserts. The fried green tomatoes breading was really strange and I didn't eat half of them. It was all just okay but not the type of restaurant I'd go out of my way for to get.

How many restaurants have you been to with a 100 Sanitation Rating? Well this joint has %!! Absolutely delicious!! The beef brisket melts in your mouth. Sauces are mouthwatering. Atmosphere is perfect. So glad I was able to visit them during my stay here.

The pulled pig is delicious. You can taste the smoke flavor. Their green beans remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make. The seasoning is perfect. I also love their fried okra. I have not found a better place for pulled pork than Daddy D's. The hush puppies are also delicious. I just wish they were a little bigger. The portion sizes are just right for me. The service there is also very good and the staff is very friendly. TRY IT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!!!!!!!

Recently got to try the tacos for their Tuesday special and they were delicious. Decided to try one of each (brisket, pork and chicken). They were all good but brisket was definitely my favorite. The fresh pico and crema on top were also great. Pro tip use the extra crema to dunk a side of the Jalapeño cheese fritters in Can't wait to go back and try their other BBQ offerings.

Very good BBQ, service, and prices. Great place for lunch especially as their lunch menu is very affordable.

Excellent bbq, collards and burnt ends are so, so good. Brunswick stew and eastern chopped were close seconds!

Service was on point! Two tag teamed and we were never without anything! They were so friendly and accommodating to me (foot in a boot, so I was awkwardly trying to do things). First option was the meat platter, the sausage was by far the best that I have EVER tasted, and I mean EVER, chicken was good, and the brisket had a great smoke! Next was the pulled pork Sammy (easiest way to try it all). The slaw was great! For the sides, jalapeño cheese fritters, a bit weird, but good. Hush puppies, of course, get in my mouth. We also tried the boiled potatoes, I wasn't a fan, but my counterpart liked them. I was happy to try a new BBQ place!

Service- super friendly. There was a nice bbq sauce offering at each table. Sweet sauce was good. Beef brisket- pretty yummy. Smokey flavor, some tasty char on it. Not dry but not super moist. If you want local beef brisket fix, this will work. Hush puppies- not so great. I got smaller pieces rather than plump pieces. Hog Heaven bbq in Durham beats them hands down on this item. Mac & Cheese- soupy consistency. Not a cheddar cheesy flavor. Nothing special at all. Will skip. Banana pudding- it was ok. I would say third place behind jimmys famous hotdogs and hog heaven ( both in Durham). I was not crazy about the cookie crumble style. I prefer whole wafers that have absorbed the pudding surrounding it. If you are going to have a meal, all parts should be great, not so so.

Stopped here a few times within the past year and in the beginning it was really really good and the last 2 times was very disappointing as my wife ordered BBQ chicken, It was so overly cooked it looked like shoe leather and we thought maybe it's just on the outside, well haha it was soooo hard to bite into and it the Mac and cheese was sooo watery looked like craft Mac and Cheese....Hopefully things change again for the best!

We go here all the time. Great food, great service and fast. Typical Barbecue joint in NC. The ambiance is good, but the food is great.

Great BBQ. Ordered multiple items at restaurant and for take out. Don't sleep on the desserts. Many of the cakes are incredible and made in house

When we walked in we didn't think they had table service but were pleasantly surprised that they did. We got the fried green tomatoes which were really good but super duper hot. I'll admit I have had them before not down south and they didn't have the cornmeal coating and these did. I wasn't a huge fan of the cornmeal coating but they were tasty and the dipping sauce was good as well. The food came out really quickly and everything was excellent. I had ribs with baked beans and mac and cheese and loves both of my sides. My husband had ribs and the bbq coleslaw and mac and cheese and he said everything was good as well. Someone suggested to cut the sweet tea with half unsweet and that was a great suggestion as it was still plenty sweet and that's coming from someone who likes my tea and coffee sweet. So I'm just passing that info along. All in all we'll be back often since everything was fresh and tasty and served quickly. Not to mention our server was a sweetheart and couldn't have been more pleasant or attentive!

Ordered burnt ends and pulled pork combo with collards and taters. Enjoyed the sides. Not impressed with the amount of food for $17 and change. That's without a drink. Ends were tough. Pulled pork was good. Eastern bbq sauce fair to poor. I'll probably try again and try different items. If better then I'll update review.

Have been there twice now after moving to NC just recently. My wife and I have tried a variety of barbecue and side dishes, and all are really delicious. Service was excellent and serving staff was very friendly. One of the best barbecue places I have ever been to. If there was a negative is that they do not serve alcohol. But the food is well worth the trip.

Portions were a little smaller than I expected (meatloaf, Brunswick stew, red slaw). However! The portions match the price which is super affordable. Most plates and sandwiches are under $10 which is a great deal for families. There is booth seating, table sitting, and bar stool type seating. Sodas are available including cheer wine. No beer. I was very pleased with the wait staff and wait time for food was not that bad. When you walk in, you seat yourself. Bathrooms are individual men's and women's. Parking lot is shared with Food Lion.

I truly don't understand how this place has 4 stars. I was such a disappointment. The Mac n cheese was not good nor authentic. The peach cobbler was awful. It truly was such a disappointment!

I've tried Daddy D's three times. The place was clean, the staff were pleasant and helpful, and the side dishes were tasty. But the meat somehow just wasn't right. If you've ever eaten Italian or some other food prepared by well-intentioned people who grew up eating and cooking another nation's favorite dishes, you will understand what I mean. I have not returned.

Just finished my pulled pork plate with 2 sides. Pork was good- very good smoky flavor and very nice size portion... Got it with 2 sides... the baked beans are fantastic... some of the best ive had- they are not super sweet- have a good vinegar hit and have i believe some brisket in them and its amazing- the mac and cheese I would skip next time- Semi dry and not cheesy enough and not much flavor- will try and different side next time. Got both the eastern and the sweet sauce to try- both were great. I also liked the hush puppies that came with. They were fresh and not rubbery at all. Overall a good spot for bbq... Please go support this place- the inside is beautiful decor and looks like a great place for family dinners too!

Just good barbecue. Good sides and also great service. Been there multiple times and tried many different dishes. Have not had a bad meal there.

Food is above average for BBQ. The service is terrible. Don't eat in unless you want to spend lots of time here. And don't order to go at their counter. They answer phone orders before taking care of counter customers. Instead, order by phone or on-line. You will like the food and you won't have to deal with the service.

Greasy expensive BBQ. It's not bad tasting by any means, but it is certainly not 4 star BBQ. Steer away from the brisket but do get the bbq pork. The bbq pork shines as good as any that I have had. The corn fritters were just ok and very greasy.