Smileys has the best NC style BBQ I've found and believe me I've looked long and hard. Lexington has many great BBQ joints but smileys is the best. I eat here every time I'm in the area. Today my son and I drove over an hour from hickory just to eat at Smileys!! If you love NC style BBQ this... More

We have been living in Lexington for a while but had never tried Smileys. We decided to try it and placed an order to go. Their prices were good compared to some of the others but that is about it. My husband called in the order and went inside to pick it up. He is African American and was met... More

I will not rate on the barbeque because I don't eat it any where but the hamburger was great and the fries. So even if you don't eat barbeque I am sure you will find something you like.

We came on a Sunday evening - based on Smiley's good reviews and being open (many other bbq places around are closed on Sunday). It has a cozy, basic diner feel. We were served quickly and the staff was friendly. The bbq was outstanding - we had it straight (no bun, no nothing) and LOVED it. The coleslaw was good.... More

This is real old time pit cooked BBQ at its finest. I like the chopped Pork BBQ sandwich topped with cole slaw. The BBQ chicken is also very good. One sandwich and a side of fries is plenty to fill you up. They have a full menu, but I always order th BBQ. Love the NC sauce. This place get... More

We stopped on a Sunday and were pleased to see that they had BBQ chicken, so of course we ordered the combo platter. Friendly staff welcomed everyone, particulary the many regular customers. The parking lot was overflowing, but when we entered we found a table, and were served quickly and checked on several times.

It had been awhile since we'd eaten at this fine Lexington BBQ joint, so when BBQ Chicken seemed right for lunch today, we headed here - open on Sunday & BBQ Chicken available, you gotta love that. The BBQ Chicken is outstanding - falling off the bone tender, cooked in the same manner as the pig, using their house sauce... More

From the outside this place looks scary. Actually when you walk in, you feel like you are back in the 1970's. The decor is old, the counter is circa 1950s, but that is not why we come to a place like Smiley's, it is to chow down and eat. The wait staff was excellent, and I really enjoyed the experience.... More

Nothing really bad about this place except for the portions relative to the cost were not that good. 5 year olds Corndog was burnt to a crisp so we had to wait for another. Was shocked they even brought it to the table. Onion Rings are OK but that is it. BBQ slaw was very good and the chopped pork... More