I have been here in the Kinston area for little over 3 weeks now, and out of that whole 3 weeks I have literally ate here for a good solid 2 1/2 weeks. The food is delicious, staff is friendly and welcoming. This place serves buffet some days and regular sit down restaurant everyday. I have tried both and man I LOVE both aspects of it!! There collard greens, cabbage, green beans, potato salad, fried chicken, fried shrimp, 10oz steak, and their sweet tea have been my go to this whole time!! Now I do have to say the ambiance needs some TLC and updating!! Overall the food outweighed my negativity of the place. If I'm ever back here again I am most definitely will be back to enjoy that delicious southern food!!

THE BEST BBQ EVER!!!!!! Love the buffet when passing through. Has everything you can want and the prices are amazing.

The chopped BBQ was good and consistent with Eastern NC whole hog BBQ. The fried okra was good as well as the collards. Atmosphere was typical of a BBQ restaurant as well as the decor. Price and service were both in line, so overall it was a good meal with a good experience.

We stopped here on our way home from New Bern and WOW! Seriously this place is so good!

My wife and I had the rare opportunity to dine out alone together - after much debate she acquiesced to my request - King's in Kinston was our solution - I chose the buffet while Neets had their Hamburg Steak plate. I was impressed with their meal offering, selection and quality throughout - Skyline's service was attentive and warm - despite my wife bringing an issue to her that lacked clear communication. Later Neets spoke with the Head Server who assisted the situation and they "went good" on things. "It's nice to know that Kings stands-behind their food and their staff! EVERYONE CAN MAKE A MISTAKE - We will be back and Neets may order something different from her "go-to" faire. FYI : King's dining room looks just like it did when my wife worked there some 30 years ago! A Kinston Landmark! Bon appetite

I had the buffet which had fried chicken, barbecue and fried shrimp. The vegetables were prepared Southern style (don't go expecting to lower your cholesterol). Deserts were chocolate and banana pudding. Service was very friendly and iced tea kept full. The building has some wear and tear. Doesn't matter, solid product and they have been doing it awhile.

For what it is (a Mecca of East Carolina BBQ in mass quantities), it's excellent. This is not food is would normally eat, being very conscious of fat and meat intake. However a couple of times a year seems relatively harmless. This place has been around since 1938 and has survived flooding by several hurricanes. The buffet offers Carolina BBQ, delicious fried chicken, fried shrimp (and oysters in season), collards, biscuits and etc. Weirdly, it also includes breakfast foods (bacon, eggs, grits, sausage). The servers are super nice and they clear your plates quickly. And cheap! Gave us senior discount and only $40 for 3 people!