High Cotton NC BBQ — Eastern North Carolina Barbecue

High Cotton NC BBQ serves traditional Eastern NC hickory smoked pork BBQ, chicken, ribs, fried chicken, and all the fixin's. Lunch and dinner are available, along with take-out and catering. The restaurant is open February - November.

5230 North Virginia Dare Trail, MP 2 Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252-255-2275

About

The menu centers on hickory-smoked pork BBQ in the Eastern NC tradition, as well as chicken, ribs, fried chicken, and accompanying sides. Guests can dine in for lunch or dinner, order take-out, or arrange catering.

Amenities

Dining

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Gluten Free Options

General

• Work w/Motorcoach Groups in Senior/Student Markets

Customer Reviews

Yelp shows 914 reviews from guests discussing the welcoming service and friendly, helpful staff, the cozy atmosphere, vacation traditions, and meals including three-meat combinations with brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, hush puppies, green beans, and baked beans. Reviews attributed to Emily D. on 08/04/2026, Matt F. on 08/09/2026, and May B. on 08/06/2026 include both enthusiastic recommendations and mixed evaluations of individual meals.