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For four star Californian, try Bullock's Barbecue in Durham. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its barbecue. The menu is exhaustive. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features brunch and catering. This place is good for groups. Diners found the food worth it.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Family style is the way to experience Bullocks - all you can eat BBQ, Brunswick stew, Cole slaw, fried chicken, hush puppies, fries and green beans. It's all good!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Bullocks a few times, and my most recent venture was finally enough for me to decide that Bullocks is just alright BBQ. We had two barbecue plates (hush puppies, slaw, and 'cue), a half...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some of the reviews here I expected more, but didn't really get anything very amazing. I got the chopped pork and ribs combo plate. A plate of hush puppies showed up at the start and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I had visitors that wanted a "true taste of North Carolina," I always brought them to Bullock's. They have some of the best North Carolina barbecue in Durham.They greet you with a hot basket of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A return trip to Bullocks is like going home....whether you've eaten there last week or not in 10 years...it's always predictable, always great, and always friendly. My wife & I used to schedule...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with barbecue in North Carolina. The 4 of us got the family dinner, which comes with hush puppies, fries, cole slaw, some kind of souther stew, fried chicken and barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bullock's was my introduction to "sweet tea," and I got to admit that I was very skeptical to the whole sweet tea concept. I hate typical iced tea, and why would I want tea with barbecue? However, now...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my wife, visiting this place when we come to Durham is like going to church on Easter. The hush puppies are served like chips at a Mexican restaurant, all you can eat, but waaaay better than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Our family has taken to getting our food to go. 1.5 lbs of barbecue (sliced is our favorite), 3 pints of our favorite sides, and some of those amazing hushpuppies! We're out the door for around 27 bucks, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Although I went to college in Durham, I have lived in and/or visited many places...to name a few...San Fransico, Atlanta, Rochester (NY), Cincinnati and Europe (Spain, France and Italy). When I really want...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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I have know the Bullock family for nearly 18 years and send many hours with them in their restaurant.I know of no one who shows the passion and dedication like this family does to feed and please the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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We planned ahead and arrived before the lines (5:15), but despite this it took 1:30 to get our food from our incompetent waitress who was flustered by the simple request for a check. Eating with 2 kids is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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If you are looking for some good BBQ you should try Bullocks! They have been around forever (that's because they are so good!). They have many sides to choose from to go with that BBQ plate!! The waitresses...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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No trip to Durham is without a visit to this temple of North Carolina barbecue. Fast for 24 hours and then bring your A-game as the friendly waitstaff at Bullock's serves up the best pulled pork, fried chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Bullock's, but there are so many easily-remedied logistic issues that make catching a meal here kind of difficult. First of all, they're not open on Mondays and they close way too early...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Thanks to the kitchen staff, Bullocks is one of the best bbq resturants in the area. The chopped barbecue is excellent. The hushpuppies are made without onions; just the way I like them.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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I've been eating at Tommy Bullcok's since I was a kid. The poster below has obviously signed in under several different names to unfairly bash this Durham landmark. Bullocks is a slice of Durham. A great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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North Carolina style barbeque at its finest and much, much more. The ribs simply melt in your mouth. And of course there's chicken - every style - seafood, chops, burgers, you name it. The vegetables are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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If you are on a low sodium diet, you had better eat somewhere else. The salt shaker flies freely here. The fried chicken is pretty good if it is fresh. I hear "Old Man" Bullock likes to hang out in the back...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I sit down, I force myself to open the menu, thinking to myself: "Ok, you're not going to get the family style tonight."I still haven't gotten out of the habit.These guys are awesome for:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some of my friends still haven't made the jump to Yelp. But one of them was brave enough to submit their review of this Durham establishment. :) His review starts things off followed by my own: His...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Bullocks was the ONLY place our family would eat BBQ for over 20 years but something is wrong and it needs to be fixed.... The service has gotten lousy, the BBQ has become so vinegary that it can take your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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I've been eating at Bullocks for over 20 years and it for a long time was my family's standby "in a hurry" restaurant as we lived about 10 minutes away. The food was and is consistently delicious, no problems...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been only once but had a horrible experience. Some [outsiders] praised it as one of the best BBQ places in the state (and therefore country), and it is always packed with cars every day but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another quintessential NC BBQ joint. Their hush puppies, fried okra, and spicy vinegar sauce earn four stars from me right there, but their chopped pork, while very good, could be a little smokier at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Bullocks has been there behind the Coca Cola plant on Hillsborough Rd for decades. They make their barbeque on site to their recipe and have great southern sides like green beans, mashed potatoes and hush...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bullock's often as an undergrad, and when I wasn't actually here, I was eating their food at catered meetings/events on campus, so this place is dear to my heart.Whenever we've been, we've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Great Food. Food was like my moma cooked it. Kids enjoyed the food. The service was out of this world. Great price and great dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good.LORD.Amazing heart attack specials await. A treasure trove of mac & cheese, pork and other glorious flavors are here for your enjoyment.The hush puppies are OUT OF THIS WORLD - FIVE STARS FOR...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I grew up in the land of sweet tomato-based sauce bbq, Kansas City. The first time my Carolina-born husband brought me here, I didn't have a very open mind about the vinegar pork. I urge those unfamiliar with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to LOVE this place after reading the reviews and chatting with people in line, but they were out of bbq pulled pork and bbq sliced pork at 6pm on a tuesday (not 9 o'clock on a saturday)!!! The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmph.. I see from the previous reviews that I'm plainly not the first from the Bay Area to eat at Bullock's... I see from the autographed celebrity photos on the wall that Roger Craig, former SF...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will start by saying I've had good and bad dishes here, and I've been here enough to have credibility with this review. Overall I am satisfied with Bullock's. In my opinion, the fundamental reason...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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I ordered the chopped barbeque platter. The small portion (especially with a side and the hush puppies) was definitely enough for a lunch. The food was delicious and everyone in our group seemed to like it. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the Raleigh/Durham area for business for the first time and I was told that I had to try "real" Carolina BBQ. I asked the front desk for a recommendation and they handed me directions to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Being from the midwest, I am more familiar with the Kansas City/Memphis style BBQ, not the vinegar based Eastern North Carolina style. So, when I found I'd be in the area, I did my research, and found what...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, if you aren't local, then this is the place to immerse yourself in local cuisine. There is nothing like all you can eat Carolina Barbecue, and if you haven't had it, then it's something you ought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Certainly one of the best choices for BBQ in the Triangle, and the best in Durham. Portions are large (not huge), prices are just right, service is quick and friendly, parking abundant. Certainly not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Nothing shocking here, just solid carolina bbq. the decor is not the reason to come -- the food is. great pulled pork. oh...they only take cash, no plastic
judysbook.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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they have a good bar be que sandwich and the service is fast and the price is not bad either. they are great about getting thigns odne right so if you are really picky about your food then you can res...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Bullock's is a Durham tradition. They offer some of the best food in the area. The menu has everything from BBQ, chicken, stew and, to seafood, veggies and yummy desserts. Bullock's has been family...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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With so many fakes out there today claiming to be "true" southern cooking, it's refreshing to visit Bullock's where it's all real. The green beans are cooked with bacon and the hush puppies have just a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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They not only have some of the best BBQ and brunswick stew but their fried chicken and veggies are outstanding as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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Once in a while, I'll get a craving for Bullock's BBQ and nothing else will suffice. The chopped BBQ is traditional for this area and served in plentiful portions with down-home cooked side dishes and hush...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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Bullock's Barbecue is one of the old southern type babecue places left in this area. I believe the restaurant gives everyone a since of the way people socialized with each other over a great meal. I have tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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The Q is average at best. The tea is quite good. Slaw is fair. Pups are good when not overcooked. The real reason to eat here is not the Q, but the other things on the menu. The fried chicken is excellent, as...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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When I go to Durham, NC I NEVER leave without bringing some Bullock's BBQ back with me! They are the BEST! All these Texans don't know BBQ until I bring them Bullocks. I prefer the sliced, but the chopped is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Bullock's isn't bad-bad but to rate BBQ joints and not head into eastern NC is like avoiding the professional ranks. Wilbur's in Goldsboro, Bill's in Wilson, Parker's in Greenville, King's in Kinston, or...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Ever since I moved to the Raleigh area I had been told that I needed to go to Bullocks because they had the best barbecue in NC. I redently started working not far from them so I gave it a try. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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food is good, but sometimes takes a long time to get in.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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If you like the North Carolina vinegar based bbq, there is no better place to go than Bullock's in Durham. The food is awesome - I recommend the sliced bbq. Service is sometimes slow on refilling drinks. NO...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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they had very good selections on their menue.The vegies and bbq were very good. We have only been there one time, recommended bay a doctor at Duke this past August.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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When you want some really good food, go to Bullocks!!! There is always a line out the door, but it is worth the wait........
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Bulloks is the best BBQ in Durham. It has been for many years.But don't forget their fried chicken too. BBQ and fried chicken at bullocks makes you think for a split second you are in heaven ...not Durham.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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I was introduced to Bullock's Barbecue while in college in the late 50's. This is the BBQ against which all others are measured. It is so good that the next best one is number 4. Pigs literally die to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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i am from durham and have never been able to find food as good as bullocks has .when i lived in the mid west my family shipped bullocks bar b q to me. i live in greensboro nc now and still go to bullocks for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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I like Bullock's as a place to eat, but for bar-b-q. There are alot of places that service bar-b-q only that are alot btter than Bullock's.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Great menu variety but BBQ was disappointing. Portion size was average and too much gristle.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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Tommy Bullocks Q rocks. Good veggies etc. etc. Not the Willburs down east open pit hickory smoke flavor. The best gas Q in NC. Theres a reason why people line up at 11:00 everyday!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Bullock's has great BBQ and an excellent selection of meats and vegetables. The hushpuppies and tea are a plus!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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not a fancy place; but quick and home style delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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The variety is wonderful, something to please even the pickiest eater. Good southern home cooking, for a great price.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Excellent barbecue and southern style fixins. He has been in business since I can remember and if anything it has gotten better
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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i'm not much of a barbeque expert, but i liked the food here. it is not so much to die for as addictive. i always leave feeling stuffed to the gills. the service is inconsistent but never anger inspiring....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Every time I go to Durham to visit my friends and family we always eat at Bullock's. They have the best barbecue as well as other good thinks such as their stew and hush puppies. The waiters and waitresses...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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best barbeque and brunswick stew around. good down home feeling. LOVE THE STAFF
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Best BBQ in the triangle. Just don't plan on doing much after eating here, you'll be way too full to move.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I like the rustic feeling of the place and the genial waitresses. Go to Allen & Son on Wednesdays, when they serve up fat, succulent, and faintly smoky pork ribs. The chopped shoulder meat, while flavorful, is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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locals flock to this neighborhood favorite, so you should expect to wait in line. what it lacks in sophistication it makes up for in flavor. the star of the show: north carolina barbeque...
wcities.com - user review
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the line is long, but the food is worth it...
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