This is an almost perfect stopping point while heading to Oak Island from Durham, however I am becoming disappointed with the Smithfields. First of all, service is incredibly slow every time I've been there, even though there is no line or very few people at the restaurant. It usually takes about 5 minutes for an associate to come to the front and take your order.
More importantly, however, is the sanitation rating was 90.0, which in NC you have to have some pretty serious violations to achieve. The cleanliness of the bathroom alone is an indication that cleaning is not a priority here. Hopefully they get their act together. Otherwise, might want to consider taking a short walk over to the Wendy's or another venue in this area.