Cricket Grill

About

American (Traditional)

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 507 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Work Hours

Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Nish V.

    star star star star star 10 July 2026

    It is a diamond in the rough, great place for quick, inexpensive eats. I would have never thought it would have been so good. The eggrolls are the truth (homemade)!

  • Dave C.

    star star star star star_border 9 July 2026

    Damn!  This place is amazing!

    This is an eccentric little hole-in-the-wall off the main strip in Smithfield.  By that, I mean it's an old trailer (single-wide) right off the road.

    Everything is very straight-forward: hot-dogs, burgers, chicken sandwich, et cetera.  Nothing gourmet, vegan, gluten-free, or fancy-schmancy.  

    The onion rings are ridiculous, and the egg-rolls are an absolute must try.

    The food isn't going to blow you away, and it's not going to challenge you, but it is SOLID old-fashioned grill food.

    Worth the drive, and a cool experience.  Would not suggest it if you are... one of those people that are... real picky and insist everything sucks if because the place is rough around the edges.

  • Amy M.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 7 July 2026

    Super excited to go to what Scott Mason called the best hot dog. We came from Knightdale. I had the dog all the way and friends had the cheeseburger and spring rolls.  Not a fan of either. Just plain. The chili didn't have much of a taste.  Aubrey's in Wendell is so much better. Enjoyed Smithfield though. Nice town.

  • Spencer E.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 4 July 2026

    Went there one time and will never go again, the lady working there was a total a**hole, and apparently has that reputation as I've heard others mention the same. Getting attitude for giving your grill business don't fly with me. Want hotdogs of the same quality ? Go literally anywhere else.

  • Fred B.

    star star star star star_border 30 June 2026

    This is one of those hot dog joints that I'd bookmarked quite awhile back, and we finally made it. It is one of a sizable number of hole-in-the-wall, mom an pop restaurants in the Smithfield/Selma area that still serves up great hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken, and pork barbecue, and a few other items as well - Millie's, Chicken Barn, Zack's Char-Grill, White Swan BBQ, Holt Lake, Heidi's, and Dupree's.

    Now, Cricket Grill is the quintessential hole-in-the-wall - no inside seating (and only a couple of stone seats outside), a walk up window for ordering, a relatively tight menu, a number of hand written signs (including one that describes what "All The Way" means), and a $1 hot dog with a screaming red wiener and a small splash of chili!

    We ordered a Hot Dog, all the way, and a Steak Sandwich, and they were ready in a flash. The hot dog was a very nice Southern chili dog, the only thing off about it was the very small amount of chili. All in all, Millie's hot dog is a bit better, for me anyway.

    The Steak Sandwich was the "chuck wagon" type, and while it had good flavor, it was more than a little greasy. If in the area, I'd drop by for a quick HD!

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