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Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC

Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC

Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC is not only a restaurant. It is a prestigious outcome of Pete Jones's utmost success in the culinary world. According to a famous magazine, "Pete Jones was a man among pigs.” When we talk about classic North Carolina foods, BBQ comes first for sure. And for that reason, the eastern part of NC has many amazing BBQ restaurants. But Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC has something special in it. This long-time favorite whole hog joint always follows the tradition. It always offers the best Eastern North Carolina-style classic.

Skylight Inn BBQ locates in Pitt County NC. The location of the restaurant is convenient. Cities like Greenville NC or Washington NC are quite close to this restaurant. You must not miss eating at this restaurant when you visit these places.

Hours: Open Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm - Closed Sunday

Location: 4618 Lee St, Ayden, NC 28513

History

Pete Jones opened Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC in 1947 at the age of 17. Since then, Skylight Inn has followed the tradition of cooking barbecue with wood. They cook the meats over the oak wood fire for 16 hours. And then comes the best BBQ. In 1979, National Geographic described the inn "to be some of the best barbecues in the country." The glittering success of this 75-year-old inn went on. Finally, in 2003, Skylight Inn got the most eminent award in the culinary world. Pete Jones's restaurant got one of four James Beard awards for American Classics.

Skylight Inn BBQ Menu

Skylight Inn BBQ menu has some exquisiteness. When they cook the BBQ over an oak wood fire, it lures visitors. Skylight Inn BBQ menu always comes with delightful sides and bread. Also, the signature Skylight Inn BBQ sauces are there to elevate the taste of BBQ meat. One is the famous vinegar-based Skylight Inn BBQ sauce and the other is Sam Jones. 

Sam P from Google review says, “the vinegar-based BBQ sauce is the best Skylight Inn BBQ sauce.” 

The great BBQ sauces delight your taste buds with juicy, mouthwatering pork BBQ. The delectable sides are also available with each meal. Enhance your best BBQ experience with coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, and cornbread. Or you can choose a sandwich with slaw. Don't worry, there are three sizes of the meals, small, medium and large. So, whatever you pick, the meal becomes excellent. 

Jody M from Google review says, “I love the pork BBQ, it tastes amazing with slaw.” 

Brian N from Google review says, “I drove there from Atlanta and it was worth. Smoky tender meat with the best BBQ sauce, everything was great.” 

When you don't want to go with pork, don't worry. You can always pick BBQ & chicken combo. 

Jimmy L from Google review says, “this is the best BBQ I have ever had.” 

The Bulk Meat option is also there if you must feed a large group. The Bulk Sides are the same as the regular sides, which are too good to have. Feed the Family option is also there for 3 to 4 people with 2 sides: meat, and bread. 

Desserts are always a yummy part of a hearty meal. Slices of cake or banana pudding, Skylight Inn BBQ offers the best. 

Tara K from Google review says, “my kids loved their pineapple slice cake.” 

Some good beverages are also available at the restaurant, like sweet tea or soft drinks. 

Skylight Inn BBQ Ayden NC is open every day except Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.

Catering Service

Skylight Inn BBQ is ready to feed you always, no matter if it's a group of 5 people or 500. Skylight Inn offers catering services for many kinds of events including

  • Company lunches
  • Large family dinners
  • Reunions
  • Community events

Kevin J from Google review says, “we ordered the catering service for my wife’s birthday. And everything was great.

Gold Belly Nationwide Shipping

Do you live in Virginia? Still, want to relish the classic BBQ from Skylight Inn BBQ? Don’t worry! Even if you live in New York, California, or Arizona, it's possible. Gold Belly ships the Skylight Inn BBQ meal kits anywhere in the United States. On Gold Belly the online service page, you can select the meal, check meal prices, order the meal, and even pay. 

Gina M from Google review says, “I am from Florida. But the food was on time and pork BBQ was delicious.

Online Store

Skylight Inn BBQ owns an online store too. The online store offers many amazing things including

  • Skylight Inn logo tees
  • Whole Hog tees
  • Skylight Inn BBQ sauces
  • Trucker hats

For more updated information, check their Facebook page.

Sister Restaurant

Skylight In BBQ has a sister BBQ restaurant. The place is Sam Jones BBQ. Sam Jones BBQ also believes in "wood-fired whole hog BBQ."

ENC Location: 715 West Fire Tower Road, Winterville, NC 28590

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Author: ENC Explorer

After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.

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