Being born and raised in Texas, I have a pretty high bar when it comes to BBQ. Other than 521 BBQ and Macs Speed Shop, I have not found many BBQ restaurants in North Carolina that actually meet my standards. Sadly Jim and Nicks did little to change that.
The atmosphere is typical for a chain restaurant...nothing special, but comfortable. The bar area is small, but adequate. Good section of local draft beers. Our table was tight and close to the kitchen. One of the highlights of our meal was the warm cheddar biscuits. They were wonderful and nice to snack on while waiting for you dinner.
We ordered the baby back ribs, hot links and brisket. For sides we had hand cut fries, beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. All were good, but none was was great.
The baby backs were excellent. Meaty, tender and perfectly smoked. The pork hot links pretty good, and had a spicy kick. The brisket was a BIG BIG disappointment. The menu stated they smoked their brisket for 12 hours. Well that explained why it was closer to rubber than tender meat. Most master smokers will leave brisket in the pit for 18-24 hours to properly breakdown the membrane that results in a "melt in your mouth" heavenly treat. Jim and Nicks brisket misses the mark. The brisket was chewy, lacked flavor and ranks at the top of the worse brisket I have ever had.
All and all I was disappointed with this place. That said I will return and give their pulled pork a try.