WHEN I hear the word barbecue mentioned, I immediately think of my late father, Benny. He loved a good “barbecue joint” as he called such restaurants most of the time. If someone recommended a new place 100 away with awesome barbecue, we would soon be taking a daytrip to try it when I was a kid. Those are some fond memories for me. It’s because of my father that I love the hickory smoked meats so much too, and I feel confident in being a judge of what is an excellent-tasting barbecue.
431 BBQ is Fayetteville’s newest barbecue restaurant. It’s currently the best in town, in my opinion. Along with his wife, Kim, and other members of his family, owner Joey Street works hard to prepare excellent pork, chicken, ribs, and brisket. The food is mouthwatering. When you drive by, roll down your window to get a whiff of the smoked meat cooking. It automatically makes me want to pull in and get a meal to take home. 431 BBQ has excellent sides that are made from scratch, such as potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and loaded baked potatoes. There’s something for kids, too, if barbecue is not their thing. Kids meals include chicken tenders, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers. The restaurant also has tasty desserts such as bread pudding and banana pudding.
I have eaten 431 BBQ several times and have never been disappointed. The restaurant works hard each day to be sure its customers are satisfied, and you can certainly tell in every bite you take. I have recommended it to all of my friends and family in Fayetteville, and to some folks in other areas who might not mind taking a little drive, like my father, to get some great barbecue. If you haven’t been yet, put it on your list. 431 BBQ currently does not have on-site seating. It is to-go orders only, for now. GN
