The Prime Smokehouse

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1151 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
While we have the only "slow-smoked barbecue" in the Rocky Mount area (featuring spareribs, pulled pork, chopped beef and sliced brisket), we also feature thick hand-cut steaks, juicy burgers, and a wide variety of "fresh" seafood. Our lasagna is homemade with fresh herbs. All of our gourmet sides (orange ginger yams, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad) are made from fresh vegetables -- no cans or frozen! Our macaroni & cheese has been ranked in the top 10 nationally by Travel & Leisure magazine. Our desserts are also homemade, unique and delicious. The jazz-themed restaurant, situated in the neighborhood where legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk was born, is the brainchild of Ed Wiley III, Yalem Kiros and Harold Worrell. Ed Wiley is the son of jazz saxophone great Ed Wiley Jr.

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Ta'Brechi H.
7/13/2025

Yelp 100 Challenge- #33 Visited for a graduation dinner. Servers were friendly and checked in often. We started with dessert first. We tried their bread pudding and chocolate cake and the...

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Britt J.
9/14/2025

Visited on a Saturday night right before a Jazz set and entry was 40.00 pp. I found that fee a little overpriced for the area giving I didn't know any of the artist but I wanted to try this...

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David Y.
5/8/2025

We stayed at the Harvest Host site at Rocky Mount Mills and had dinner here. It was crowded but we were able to get a table for two on the early side for dinner. The menu was great, with photos...

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Alexandreah H.
9/30/2025

Service was good, food was decent but nothing to brag about. Have been here about three times. Gumbo was good just needed more seasoning. Smoked chicken wings were good. Cornbread was good. Burger...

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Dave W.
8/17/2024

On our way to Florida, the restaurant was recommended by the staff member at our hotel, during check in. The restaurant is located in an old mill building in town that really cannot be...

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