Skylight Inn BBQ

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4618 S Lee St
Ayden, NC 28513

History

Skylight Inn BBQ opened in the summer of 1947. Coming from a long line of BBQ cooks, Original proprietor Pete Jones opened to begin smoking whole hogs the way he grew up doing it. The Jones family continues the tradition, and takes pride in delivering traditional eastern North Carolina style BBQ done right!

Specialties

We offer whole hog, wood cooked barbecue.

Reviews

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4.5268 reviews
j. andrew f.
8/22/2025

I was five years old, you can also visit the Sam's barbecue, which is Pete Jones's grandson, and my third cousin. His barbecue ribs are wonderful, and the barbecue is good as well along in slow...

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Randy S.
8/13/2025

Maybe the best Eastern NC style bbq there is, watching them chop it in the window behind the front desk is mesmerizing. Smoky, rich and delicious. Not a slaw person but my mom finished both...

Grey H.
9/5/2025

Best brisket I have ever had. Feel apart like butter. The smoke ring was perfect. Don't miss this opportunity, or you will be sorry. The slaw and beans made the perfect combo.

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Scott D.
5/23/2025

Come early! I was here at 10:10am and there was already a line. I've been here before. Great food! Tip the guys working here! They deserve it!

Lindsay C.
8/22/2025

The bbq is good not the best I've ever had. The chicarones meat skins are worth the trip.

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