Best Barbecue restaurant in Sylva & Murphy, NC
Real Southern BBQ, Cooked Fresh Every Day
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Real Southern BBQ, Cooked Fresh Every Day
Est. 2018 in Sylva, NC
Over 30 years of pitmaster experience on every tray: slow-smoked meats, homemade sides and a true scratch kitchen.
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Corporate events, weddings, family celebrations and game day parties. Slow-smoked meats, homemade sides and desserts, made fresh in our scratch kitchen and served hot.
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Big Nick's opened in Sylva, North Carolina in 2018, named in honor of the owner's late father. Serving Western North Carolina.
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Order ahead for pickup or delivery from Sylva and Murphy. Pick your store and we'll have your tray hot and ready.
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Love this place. Jalapeno sausage, brisket beans, and brisket Mac Everytime with 3 brisket eggrolls. Safe to say I love the brisket.
Best bbq in town!!
We had the pleasure of eating at Big Nick's today. We were greeted with a warm welcome and sample of their burnt ends (which were fantastic) and we ate the delicious juicy brisket tacos.... mmmmm The Staff was warm and friendly and service was fast and pleasant. A must eat in South Cape!
We drove 45 minutes to try this place and it was definitely worth the drive! The smash burger had amazing flavor, the ribs were great, and the mac & cheese with brisket was OFF THE CHAIN! 🤤 The collard greens were really good, the BBQ beans were amazing, and the homemade banana pudding was TO DIE FOR! 😍 Super cute ... place with a great outdoor seating area out back. We’ll definitely make the drive again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read More
We tried Big Nick’s Barbecue for the first time, and it definitely did not disappoint! First off, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portion sizes were generous, so you definitely get your money’s worth. I ordered the two meat platter with brisket and turkey, ... along with potato salad and brisket mac & cheese. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the brisket mac & cheese was especially flavorful. My husband had the double smash burger, which had an amazing flavor and was cooked just right. Our friend ordered the two meat platter with brisket and ribs, baked beans, and brisket mac & cheese, and she loved every bite. We also sampled the burnt ends, and they were outstanding—tender, flavorful, and a must try! I’ll be ordering those on our next visit. Because of the heat, we chose to sit inside, but they also have a really nice outdoor patio in the back. We’ll definitely be back! Read More
Great food and staff. Will definitely come back again!
We got the family meal that feeds 6ppl. 2 meats and 3 sides! Good heaping portions.
It takes skill to make good barbecue. I walked in to Big Nick’s Cape Coral location not sure what to expect. I was greeted with all smiles, just like I was family. I ordered a brisket sandwich and brisket mac and cheese with their employee, Kylie. I blinked, and my food was already in front of me. I barely had time to ... take in the relaxing ambience and warming atmosphere. Their famous sauces were set every table, each with distinct flavors that add elements to the barbecue words can not describe. The Mac and cheese in itself is to die for. I will be counting the minutes until I return to this wonderful establishment. I just can’t wait to try more! Read More
This was mine and my husbands first time having Big Nicks, to WHOEVER was cooking, shame on you for cooking like this while I’m on a budget!! I would eat here nightly, if I could! This is the first time I’ve had restaurant collard greens that are REAL collards, not from a can and cooked with the meat. The Mac n cheese ... was so cheesy, not a dry piece to be had even though we ordered delivery. The ribs were SO tender, a little too much black pepper for me personally, but my husband said they’re the best he’s ever had and he should have ordered more! The prices are very humble for the quality you get. My ONLY complaint is that they didn’t send me the whole pot of collard greens and Mac n cheese lol. 10/10 will definitely be back & would love to sit down in the establishment. Nick, you know what you’re doing and the love can be tasted in your recipes. Blessings to you & your family, thank you for FINALLY bringing good BBQ to the Cape. Read More
Top Shelf Brisket !
What a great dinner, had a hankering for BBQ, SO Big Nicks did what they do best. Ribs, Mac & cheese, Collards, oh yeah! Hubby had a smash Burger, SO good. Server Kiley was so friendly and helped with decisions. You Gotta go!
Serving Western North Carolina.