Skip to content

Raleigh, NC · Triangle

Whole hog · wood cooked

Sam Jones BBQ — Raleigh

The Jones family’s wood-fired whole-hog tradition served from a downtown Raleigh smokehouse.

Hours
  • Mon–Sat11am–9pm
  • Sun11am–8:30pm

Double-check hours before you drive.

Style
Eastern
Heat
WoodPrimary cook fuel when we last checked
Address
502 W Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Loading map…

Community scores

Ratings

Loading ratings…

From the trail

Comments

Loading comments…

Before you go

  • Open daily; Sunday closes a little earlier.
  • Downtown parking favors decks over street spots at dinner.
  • Private dining is available in the Dewberry Room for groups.

About this stop

The Raleigh Sam Jones location brings the family’s wood-fired whole hog into downtown on West Lenoir.

Same tradition as Winterville, different geography: useful when you want eastern pork without leaving the Triangle.

Last checked Nov 6, 2026.

Nearby

Plan the stop

Ready to head out?

Check hours and the map, then get directions.