Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charlotte

"It's nice to have a local place to eat that has found the balance of consistently great food but enough variety to have options. I also like that as..."

Todd Auton

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Midwood Smokehouse

88/100 (1665 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything was fantastic but the pork ribs were out of this world. If you get the wings, recommend getting the smoked, sauced with the buffalo sauce..."

Kashyap Sigdel

"Great food choices… bbq is delicious.. loved the brisket. It was a buffet rehearsal dinner. Choices included brisket, baked beans 🫘 bbq 🍗..."

Raquel M

"I love every single time I come here. The food is fantastic, portions are plentiful, and prices are very reasonable. Summer did an excellent job and..."

Nicholas Morales

"Traveling for work, this restaurant was recommended by a local. I'm glad! The well-fed was enough for 2 meals. The napkin says it best... Yes, I..."

Wendy Barker

"Such a great variety here! And if you get the 'Pig Out' variety platter, you'll get to try several options, which is what I recommend. There wasn't a..."

Christina Ancira

"I ordered the NC vinegar wings and the brisket sandwich. Let me tell you they do not miss when it comes to flavor. The honey mustard had a different..."

Joshua Guagenti

"The food was perfect. We don't have to wait too long. We choose The brisket beef in two presentations fatty and lane. Was a great Mother's Day..."

Dallys Arroyo

"Absolutely some of the best Brisket I have eaten, we started with their bbq meatballs (unbelievable) then I ordered the mixed plate and couldn't be..."

Robert Grigg

"Father/daughter day. So we picked Midwood Smokehouse. Had a great time. My Cacalaky was great, but her Queso Birriabecue Tacos were supreme. The..."

Michael Scarboro

"Food came out fast, was delicious and our lovely server was on point! Those ribs tho!!! You cannot beat the prices for really good..."

melissa bromfield

Midwood Smokehouse

88/100 (2879 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting from out of town and our Hotel recommended this restaurant for BBQ. Excellent food, friendly service, right in the heart of the Downtown..."

Tammy Cole

"From the moment we walked in, all the staff were very friendly! We ordered the combo platter that consisted of 4 meats (the bbq ribs, the pulled..."

Timothy

"I love the bacon wrapped jalapeños! They taste amazing and I’m a fan of the pork grilled..."

Brad Barmore

"We had the beef brisket burnt ends for the first time and they were delicious. Paired that with the mac n cheese, broccoli casserole, and collard..."

Brian Nini

"Good food and service. Absolutely love the corn bread. Tried the nachos and they were filling and good also. My family had wings and quarter chicken..."

Mya Evans

"I have really been overlooking this spot. Went here a few years ago and ordered the wings which were just ok. I'm not sure why that was all I ordered..."

A F

"I have had many, many meals at this gem of a bbq place. The brisket is life changing! The staff is consistently wonderful, the service is..."

Ronald Dahlgren

"I visited for lunch. I ordered a hamburger.The burger patty was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the hamburger was really delicious, and it was also..."

Harunobu Enami

"I was welcomed by the lovely staff and sat at the bar. The bartender offered options as it was my first time. An overall great atmosphere. Moist..."

Douglas Figueroa

"Got the 4 protein combo platter which was great and plenty of food for 2! The Blood Mary's were on point as well. Def going back for..."

Jong Vang

Mac's Speed Shop

88/100 (3614 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to three Mac’s now, Greenville,SC, Fayetteville,NC, and here on south-west side of Charlotte. None has disappointed! This one in..."

Chris Harrelson

"On vacation from New York and my family brought me here for an authentic North Carolina experience. Wasn't totally thrilled with service but the food..."

Marisol Rodriguez

"My favorite place to eat in Charlotte & Lake Norman, NC area. Each property has isn’t own unique personality. The brisket is perfection and the..."

Mandy Kiss-Wriston

"Yesterday I went for lunch and flavour was delicious! The most delicious wings and bbq I ever tasted! I recommend this..."

Rosy Mendieta

"I cook a lot of BBQ and your Que is righteous!! I've yet to be disappointed with anything I've eaten. Had the St Louis ribs today- fabulouso! Have..."

Walker Stockley

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Pork Cracklins, Kansas City Rib, Wings and BBQ. The Green Bean Casserole was fantastic!!! This will..."

Donald Johnson Jr

"This place is truly some of the best food I've ever eaten in my life I will be back to someone for..."

David Goodwin

"First visit, will not be my last!! Food was great, service was on point! The atomshere was very comfortable, I cant wait for visit..."

Tara Maenner

"Friendly staff and great food! I highly recommend the..."

Marc Maio

"Best smoked wings that I have ever had. The smoked buffalo wings were huge, juicy, and had a nice char. Loved the BBQ bean. They were tangy, slightly..."

Ron Spurlock

"We had a pleasing BBQ lunch at Mac’s Speed Shop while visiting Charlotte. Burnt ends are always a must when on the menu and these are good ones...."

Jeff Mraz

"Respectable BBQ with some decent sides. Personally I thought the pulled pork and smoked turkey were the best. Good prices on both those options as..."

Mark Schurer

"WOW! 5 STARS! That isn't given too often for me. Not only was service amazing. The food was to die for. Holy cow. That's BBQ. I will no longer be..."

Dunya Stahlecker

"I used Uber Eats so I can't speak on the service but the wings were some of the best I've had in a while I ordered 6 honey BBQ and 6 lemon pepper and..."

iiOlabode Ologundudu

"We came across this place while leaving our hotel room and decided to stop in for a pick up. All smiles. The drinks are great. Great food. Great..."

Will “Sync” -

"This place has all the makings to make a good BBQ joint a GREAT BBQ joint - great sauces (on the table) AMAZING sides & all around great menu. IF YOU..."

Randy Lawrence Jr

"Food was good typical Southern comfort BBQ. The pulled pork and brisket was really good. Sides were okay. I would go here..."

Melissa Witt

"The food is great! I had the beef brisket and the ribs and it was top notch! Excellent selection of draft better as..."

Brandon Peterson

"We stopped here for lunch on the way back to SC. Convenient to the Premium Outlets, the online reviews were high. We were quickly seated and served..."

George Renard

"Delicious food and very reasonable prices. I tried the smoked chicken and my friend got the brisket, we both enjoyed our food very..."

Ibrahim Awadallah

"Where did guest WiFi go? I'll change this to 5 stars if you bring it back! :) I used to pop in here on a regular basis and knock out some work at..."

Robert Hawley

"I got the chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese. SO GOOD!! Good music choices, and the food is amazing. Our server was great. Will definitely be..."

anna may

"This is the 2nd locatI have been to. This one was smaller but still had a good vibe. Food was good. This time I got the fried chicken sammie. My..."

naomi dudek long

Seoul Food

88/100 (4057 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was very pleased with how simple everything was. The menu was short and sweet and the flavors were delicious. I was also impressed with the staff..."

Kyle Poole

"Service was great (Maddie?) was knowledgeable on the menu and answered all of my questions. Manager also was checking on tables. Food was incredible...."

Kimmy Bailey

"Fun place fun food and fun drinks. Great place to go with ya doggie too. Need some new corn hole bags tho..."

Ronnie Hooker

"Even on a busy Saturday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. We were first timers and our waiter explained how food is brought out and what..."

Kolby Koko Galloway

"What a great find. Outstanding food, especially the pork belly and green tea cornbread!!!! Great friendly staff and the outdoor playground is..."

Brian Collins

"Feed your Seoul and get some yum in your tum with this fusion of fun and karaoke joint lala..."

Heather Capps

"Incredible! A must try! Nothing disappointed us and the server knocked it out of the park! He was very knowledgeable. I believe his name was Brion,..."

Matt McCall

"This was our second time at Seoul Food, and, as the first time, we were not disappointed. Wings are the best in Charlotte, the airy crunch of the..."

Sascha Schwieman

"Loved the place, loved the food...my daughter loves loves Kpop and she couldn’t have been more pleased about the TVs playing Kpop music. We will..."

Fabiola Wynn

"I honestly liked everything we tried at Seoul Food and the service was good as well. - Pulled pork kim bap roll - Spicy tuna roll - Dirty white..."

Melinda Sparkles Fletcher

"Great food, great beer selection. Fun atmosphere - highly recommend..."

Misty Nichols Jacobik

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this restaurant, a lot of seating indoor and out. Service was good for the cafeteria style arrangement, drinks were..."

Shanice K.

"Food was great! The only item we would not say that's in our top 10 would be the collard green. We liked the concept of ordering at the bar then..."

Erica

"Our recent visit to this establishment marked our first return since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We noted that the service model has shifted..."

E Z

"I’m not really into Korean food, but the good thing is there’s a great barbecue section which will satisfy everyone. They just add their own..."

Karl Rock

"We love this place. If we're ever down this way (about 30 miles from home) we always go out of our way to make a stop. Parking has however gotten..."

Micah McMahan

"Pretty interesting concept. It is not your traditional Korean restaurant and the menu is adapted to the American taste with a diverse fusion of..."

Edmund Thiery

"Great music and great people!! It was my first time here and I had such a great time with my friends. I’m only giving it a four bc I think the..."

Katie Pham

"Yalllllllll this food was so good I didn’t even get to take a picture before we started crushing it! We ordered soy pork spare ribs, fat brisket..."

Shiniqua Lee

"I highly recommend this spot for late night eats. Finished watching Hockey and stumbled upon this gem of a spot. Kimchi Fries are a must..."

Breana Blackman

"Excellent food. So far the best food I've had in the US, and the staff were so helpful with all my food allergens. 10/10 do..."

Miranda Maria

"Love the unique atmosphere..... Food and drinks was great...the skins are to die for...the dino rib was not only a sight to see but very flavorful..."

Tychiea W

"From out of state, stopped here for some good BBQ brisket, crispy pork belly and the soy chicken wings. All of it was delicious. Would recommend this..."

jack thao

"One of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte simply because of the Korean Chicken Wings! I wish they still did the $1 side days because some (most) of..."

Brittany Nunya

Sauceman's

"Was in town a few years ago on a work trip and was told I HAD to check out Sauceman's for Charlotte BBQ. Went with the standard brisket and pulled..."

Elisha Cole

"They made some subtle changes since I was here last, but they made a huge difference. I would now rank this as my second favorite BBQ in Charlotte..."

Jacqueline Telljohann

"A great spot for lunch, all the food an sides were amazing. I really enjoyed the 3 different sauces they had to offer, the mustard sauce was my..."

Josh Mandell

"Yaaaass! Finally! BBQ we can recommend! Lost a few points, being out of brisket & sausage but my family was satisfied & all the fingers were licked...."

Aisha Pittman

"Easy to find, nice and clean. Music was ok but needs more variety. Brisket was great sauce variety was good. Chicken is tender and delicious. ..."

barry harbison

"What’s not to love about a bbq joint that uses ghost peppers and calls their signature sauce “Love and Smoke”. Smoke, spice, free cracklings..."

David Worrell

"Delicious food, had enough to bring home to reheat for lunch the next day. Tasted even better the next..."

Sean Hogan

"My first visit here. Very impressed. BBQ chicken was awesome, moist, tender and smoky with a spicy rub and tomato based BBQ sauce. The BBQ pork was..."

Edward Davis

"The brisket salad was so good!! My friend got the lemon pepper wings and loved them too. The service was quick and friendly. They have local beers..."

Mandy Piercy

"I've been there a few times while visiting my grandparents. It's amazing. Best BBQ I've ever had. I get the wings and they're great nice and crispy..."

Hunter Neeley

"Great BBQ! They have free pork rinds while you wait for your food. Brisket and Ribs were especially good. If you get the sampler for 2, make sure you..."

Yancey may

"If you love BBQ and you're in the Charlotte area, this is the place to go. They have won numerous awards for their BBQ and house made sauces, and as..."

Bryan Beasley

"I really like this place. I usually get the pulled pork or the brisket. The pulled pork platter is pretty big... Easily enough to take some home...."

David McCann

"I love trying different BBQ places and it may be my favorite cheaper food. This was a classic spot the hit all my BBQ needs. Tender ribs, fatty..."

David

"Well known location for excellent BBQ. Never had anything that was delicious here, and the brisket brought on nostalgia from Texas. Top choice for..."

Jacob H.

Mckoy's Smokehouse And Saloon

88/100 (4971 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"The food was delicious, mac and cheese was great, the potato wedges were perfect with the bacon bits. I didn't care for the squash, too salty, but..."

Jimmy Caruso

"This place is busy but has some of the best bbq I've ever had. They have that great smoke taste and the BBQ is like a tangy honey BBQ to me. Great..."

Janice Marfiz

"Greatest find of our trip. We have been traveling the south from Tennessee to Florida to North Carolina. True authentic family recipes from..."

Sherman Havens

"Go there if you are in Charlotte. It is a must. The food is so damn good. Everything we had was spectacular. Get the LTD (living the dream) ,..."

Ashley S.

"I got their ribs, they were good but was kinda expecting fall off the bone ribs but they were not, flavor was still pretty good. My family got..."

HarimHN

"The wings are incredible! We were in town for the weekend and this place popped up as being dog friendly on the patio. Our server was awesome and..."

Johnny McJohnface

"Very friendly place. Food was good. I had tenderloin salad. Bartender was great, very..."

john bourgeois

"Food was good. I do wish there was another choice of bbq sauce. The mac n cheese could have had more melt of cheese but flavor was there. The slaw..."

Chi Guy

"I have to say I’m always a little hesitant when trying bbq from anywhere other than my hometown of Lexington but Mckoy’s rocked there bbq! I got..."

Jessica Younts

"It smells so good in there! OMG! My favorites are the Award Winning Ribs! The pulled pork was tender! The atmosphere and vibes were great. The..."

Wonder Foodie

"The real deal and truly easy on/off I-77. Must eat the fried squash! Sublime. Appetizer portion is huge. Recommend the ribs, chicken wings (barb-lo..."

Emese Latkoczy

"My husband and I shared a Livin the Dream and we both are full. This place may have a 4 star review but they need to be 5 stars. The meat melts in..."

Natalie Summerfelt

"Ordered dream platter with 4 varieties of meat and 2 sides. Best macaroni and cheese next to moms. Oven baked with browned cheese topping. Cheesey..."

Brian Fields

"Well, I didn't know you could find bbq this delicious in North Carolina. Apart from the delicious meat, the homemade Mac and cheese is a..."

Melissa Page

"We stopped in for an early dinner and had some double grilled wings for an appetizer and a BBQ sandwich. Service was really good and food was really..."

Brian Gray

"I'll get right into the food the three of us had. Good Barbeque Pulled Chicken which came on a plain burger bun. Excellent Garlic Green Beans. The..."

Sue Ann Marie

"Awesome service and food! We got the loaded fries, the quesadilla, and the Diablo burger! All great! We sat at the bar and the bartender..."

Jessica Meadows

Sonny's Bbq

86/100 (2523 ratings)

"Food was perfect, and service was even better. Desiree, our server was prompt and we never had to wait on her. My husband got the all you can eat and..."

Jenna Harwell

"It was my first time at Sonnys and I was very impressed. I had the sampler plate. It was delicious, every type of meat was. Loved the mac and cheese..."

Ron Marotto

"I loved the ribs, bbq baked beans and corn. The smoked chickens wings were amazing for the appetizer. I had friendly service and the food came out..."

Barbie Cochran

"I love the brisket and ribs and get the all you can eat. My trips to Charlotte are every few months but never miss stopping in. Nicole is always..."

Angel Raimondo

"The BBQ was really good. The service was outstanding but the star was the fried pickles. Some of the best I have..."

Jennifer Craker

"The food was great and the service was friendly and fast. What could be..."

Keith Correia

"I want to thank the staff at the Tyvola store for making our Thanksgiving dinner the best we have ever. We have never been tradyionationalists and..."

Laura Bowden

"This is only my second time at Sonny's BBQ. This time I went thru the drive thru. Ordering was painless and service was friendly. We ordered the..."

J S

"Gr8 family oriented bbq joint!!! Think our server's name was Debbie n she was on point, knew the menu inside out and recommended based on what she's..."

Giselle Chandler

"Their sweat and Smokey ribs are always amazing! All their sides are great too! I particularly love their cornbread, beans, okra, and coleslaw! I love..."

Stephanie Shippy

"Great southern BBQ style food. Take away from the store is the older waitresses are awesome and try their best to fulfill your needs. In my case..."

jowan toor

"Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Charlotte! The pulled pork was mouth watering! The brisquit and macaroni rolls were a must try!..."

Belinda Sessions

"Ordered through Uber Eats, but actually quite impressed. The brisket was pretty moist and not dry, sliced pork was *muah*, and giant chocolate chip..."

L L

"I went there for a Takeout order. It didnt take long for my order to come up. Also I noticed this location did have a drive thru. I ended up getting..."

Melissa Ealem

"Love Sonny's, went there everyday I was in town! Best BBQ around! Try their brisket or maybe their pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw, mmm mmm..."

Ivan Tuttle

"We came to Sonny's while visiting in NC because is the only place I've found with sliced pork. I love a sliced pork sandwich in their garlic today...."

Loretta Bernhardt

"The food was fresh and delicious, everyone was friendly and hospitable. This was our first visit and we will definitely be..."

Yvonne Crews

"Fantastic grub at super price. The whole family enjoyed the family platter that had a bit of everything. Food was delicious and service was great...."

H J

"Is it possible to beat all-you-can-eat ribs for $10.99 on Tuesdays? NOPE! Well done Sonny's!!! The smoked turkey was outstanding!! And our waitress,..."

Cicely Owens

"I never had a bad meal no matter what location I visit. The service is quick and friendly. I know there are a lot of other BBQ joints that you may..."

Cody Starken

"This place is awesome!!! The food and service were wonderful and we will be back..."

Mrs S

"Nice quiet atmosphere with an amazing staff. Not to mention the delicious..."

Grace W.

"Sonny's has always been a family favorite and again they did not disappoint..from the Redneck Eggrolls to my Massive BBQ plate, everything was..."

Lloyd Cullen

Oneway Smokehouse & Grill

"Loved the food as an eastern NC native finding good BBQ is tough in Charlotte. I had a pork BBQ sandwich with coleslaw. The BBQ was just the right..."

Michelle bailey

"OMG is the first thing that comes to mind. I pass this restaurant every day and finally decided to stop in for lunch. I AM SO HAPPY THAT I DID. The..."

Tiffany

"I eat at OneWay almost everyday. Their fresh cut fries is to die for. And their food is homemade and the best in town. Also if anyone needs an..."

sherikka cowan-paige

"These restaurateurs really hit the mark! From the lemonade, to the hand pattied burgers, and back to the grilled wings I was in food heaven! My..."

Ms Greenthumb Entertainment

"This business is no longer called One Way... it's now a caribbean restuarant. This is obviously a neighborhood joint..the customer service was not..."

Lily Bleu

"Pretty good. I had five honey bbq wings with two sides for $8. This place is in the hood so i was skeptical but I’m happy i gave it a try. I will..."

K script

"Undoubtedly the best Brunswick stew in Charlotte or anywhere this side of Raleigh. Just like my mother used to make. Staff is friendly and food is..."

Ben Perry

"Best chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Just wish they had more variety of foods to choose from but other than that I love little spots like this!!!..."

Danita McAdams

"This place is for everyone to love. They have fish plates to burgers to hot dogs or smoked wings. Smoked wings are my favorite with the fried..."

Tara Harrison

"We just found this place on Google and we were not disappointed! Excellent pulled pork with their signature One Way sauce. Great sides as well! ..."

Leslie Hillis

"Coming from the west coast, to the east..I have to say their smoked chicken wings were really on point. And their environment and customer service..."

Letonya Fischerwoods

"Smoked wings hot! Potatoe salad, Mac & cheese, & collard greens are a must try! Perfect place to go on your lunch..."

jaqwonna brooks

"Great food and friendly staff. I always get the bacon cheese fries with shredded cheese instead of the usual, and it's never a..."

Alex The Lion

"When trying to cut back on fried wings Oneway has some the best flavor grilled wings. Plus they give you your monies..."

Nicora Cotton

"All made from from scratch Homemade eastern BBQ and slaw. I've been missing out but I won't any more. Good NC home..."

J Grimey

"The best wings on the west side of Charlotte. Great variety of choices, with afoordable prices. On top of that the customer service was..."

Tia Lindsay

"Oh they they got some damn good barbecue and a huge menu of all kinds of good stuff from fried fish to green beans macaroni and cheese and about a..."

Dale Wilson

"Some of the best food in Charlotte the steak n cheese, smoked wings with the in house sauce, seafood selection great friendly service and banging..."

Aae Tea

Mac's Speed Shop

85/100 (6835 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a late showing in downtown Charlotte. Instead of sitting in traffic, I chose to get a bite to eat. It was about 5 pm when I arrived. It was..."

Melissa Keffer

"Newer to the area. Came in today for lunch with some friends. The ambiance was great. Everyone seemed happy (you don’t find that much anymore) The..."

Darrel Mcgivens

"Was in Charlotte for a quick business trip and decided to stop in for some BBQ while I was waiting for someone else to land at the airport. Mac's..."

Steven DeFour

"Was in town for the Carolina vs. Vikings game. Ate there on Saturday evening. The food was delicious, and the service was awesome. The brisket and..."

Robert Rollins Jr

"Very good place for some food, drinks and to watch the game. The brisket sandwich was good and the atmosphere and the service was..."

Bart Arnold

"Second time visiting in 3 years. Noticed a menu change. Not my to go place just because I avoid restaurant chains. The first time was very good..."

Rocco Velez

"Food was okay honestly was expecting better but at the end of the day it’s chain bbq food. There were several other spots for bbq that I would try..."

Steven N

"We stopped in for a quick bite to eat while hanging out in Charlotte for the day. My husband and I split the brisket platter with sides of mac and..."

Sarah Davelaar

"It's my wife and kids choice for dining here. I was the first time but they were not. Their specialty is BBQ. Well, I wasn't disappointed. I like..."

Peng Hsu

"The burnt ends were incredible. Wish I lived closer because man they were good. Also, the hush puppies are delicious. Highly recommend if you want..."

Brennen

"We had an urgent care appointment down the road from here. This was our first time ordering take out from here. The food was delicious. I can't wait..."

Anna Sowell

"Update after four years (now 2023) I went back and the place is still highly recommended! --- perfect evening. i had kansas style beef ribs. very,..."

Christian

"Ate here for the first time tonight and had an incredible experience. Even though they were very busy, it took much less than the 15-20 minute..."

Heather Jones

"My friend and I stopped in a the South Charlotte location for a quick drink and dinner and the BBQ did not disappoint! We had almost the same thing..."

Aimee Mills

"Food was excellent and the service was great. Fun lively atmosphere with live music too. Would absolutely come..."

Chris Listenfelt

Original Chicken & Ribs

85/100 (1309 ratings)

"I was really impressed as a first-timer. This establishment is small but nice & clean. The front staff ladies were welcoming, attentive to evry..."

J. Corp

"Try this place first time and try to get something popular in Charlotte. And yes it was very good I will give a 4.5 but unfortunately there is not..."

Javier Romero

"Great local food! Pricing is amazing. Quality is phenomenal. The food is fresh and made to order. The fat boy is sooooo..."

jazisntonaim

"Best fried chicken!!!! This place is pickup only and I always call to place my order. If line busy just wait or go and order in person. The food is..."

Mina A

"Great spot with fantastic fries... Among other things. No indoor seating, but a few tables outside. I would order online 15 minutes ahead as they..."

Uhland Michael

"Absolutely have to try this place! Not from the area, came in for a show had some time to kill.... and im so glad i did. Food was amazing! Some of..."

Kimberly Mathis

"First time eating here and will most definitely return again. This place is awesome. I had a huge call in order for "Salem" over the phone. The lady..."

Amy Moose

"This place reminds me of a soul food restaurant I used to frequent in South Carolina. There is a wait for the food but it’s DEFINITELY worth it...."

Dana Andrews-Mungin

"Chicken wings are bomb! Taste just like at the house! Mac n cheese was good. Hush puppies amazing! Huge balls of hush puppies lol ya'll need some..."

Krystal W.

"Fried chicken is good & Mac & cheese was pretty good. I didn’t care for the bbq short ribs but everything else I’ve tried so far was pretty..."

Jasmine Moore

"The fried chicken was good. I would have loved if it were seasoned a bit better, but it was crispy and good. The beef ribs were a bit dry and was..."

Bles Innocent

"The food was very tasty we really love the grape lemonade took me back to my grandma's..."

Johnny Morris

"Food is great Cashiers have great service I go almost every day they open One of my favorite spots in..."

Loviie Love

"The food was really good. There's not really much just comment on the atmosphere as it's basically just a takeout..."

Shane Staggs

"Their fried chicken is delicious. I drive here from Cornelius to get take out from and it’s totally worth..."

Jerry Birmingham

Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-b-q

85/100 (2405 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"What looks like a normal chain on the outside is an old school awesome place. Good food and the cashier was very helpful with my order and a few..."

Steve Zebrowski

"Great food that hit our table about as fast as we sat down. Our drinks were kept full and we were treated well throughout our meal. Always happy to..."

Caitlin Johnson

"I had a positive experience with everyone who worked there. I felt welcomed like an old friend, and the pulled pork and slaw was great. I love their..."

Eliana Masters

"We came in before noon and the food was nice and fresh. Workers were friendly and overall, food was tasty. Didn’t care much for the sauces they had..."

Benny V

"The employees that work here are AMAZING! Very friendly and polite! Great food, excellent service! Very clean! The young woman behind the counter..."

Rhonda Smith

"My first visit to Smithfield's Chicken and BBQ. The customer service was phenomenal. The menu items were explained with advice. The chicken and..."

Bridget Brown

"Great place to eat. The cole slaw has a sweet taste to it… different but good. I had the BBQ sandwich and it was pretty good. I would recommend..."

Danny Cao (Kaos)

"I gotta edit and update this review! Nunu chased me down to bring me my slaw! You don't see that every day... I got all my food, but they forgot to..."

Jason “breez” Britt

"The chicken is fabulous and the sides are good, but limited. I was surprised at how good the service was for a semi fast food. My drinks were kept..."

S Powell

"Food has gone down a tad since opening. They need to change their frying grease a bit more often. Chicken tastes like it's fried in "old oil" but bbq..."

Darleane Loyd

"Without a doubt, if you love Chicken, this is the place to eat! Service is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Never pass this place up, because if..."

Raymond Finnegan

"The place was clean, food was good, staff was amazing (especially since I had my elderly mother with me and they were so patient while taking her..."

HolypaloozaConcert

"The food was great! The food was ready so fast. All the workers were so nice and..."

Ray Mc

"Our first time visiting and it was a delight! The service was amazing...from the cashier, to the guy bringing us the food, to the lady walking around..."

Casey Brancato

"Went to Smithfield's for the first time this afternoon after seeing signs for it on 85 for years and was pleasantly surprised. The food and service..."

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Jim 'n Nick's Bar-b-q

85/100 (4915 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Accepts Discover

Free off-street parking

"Absolutely the best BBQ place I've been too. They were so friendly, actually talked to my daughter and niece about their food. Never been to a place..."

Crystal Vineyard

"Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. The best bbq I’ve had in a long time! Very clean place! Would recommend to anyone who thinks they’ve had..."

Samantha Kerrie Mason

"EVERYTHING is always excellent here! It's worth the almost 2 hour drive there to eat! Our waitress, Tasha, was the best! Food came out fast! ..."

Dawn K. Everly

"Food was amazing.. Mike the manager and our server Molly were great!!! Some of the best food I have ever had... can’t wait to go back.. this is my..."

Nicole Noles

"I had the smoked chicken sandwich and Philip had the bbq ...we shared our plates. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, and the best bbq, too!!!..."

April Joines

"Just moved to the Charlotte, Steele Creek area, from Ohio and this was our first visit. Jim and Nick’s was undoubtedly the BEST barbecue ever! And..."

MaryBeth Wyatt Fehr

"The food is great and the atmosphere is spot on. The brisket is excellent and the sides are always..."

Terry Wilson

"We had an AMAZING experience with Jim ‘N Nicks at Concord Mills! I was hosting a baby shower this Saturday, and unfortunately the caterer cancelled..."

Jessica Chandler Hall

"Chips are really good and so are the riblets. The pulled pork is good as well. The habenero sauce is recommended. The service was quick but needed to..."

Scott

"Pretty disappointed considering how good the reviews are. I got eastern NC pork. While the flavor of the vinegar sauce was good there was nothing..."

Scott W.

"The BBQ is really good. I had the beef. Other family members had the pork. It was really tasty, and the portions were plentiful. The mac & cheese..."

Nevin J. Mindlin

"My favorite dine out meal while down in Charlotte last weekend. I couldn't leave NC without having some BBQ. We stopped by Jim & Nicks early before..."

Joe D.

"Smoked Beef Brisket!. I always enjoy trying different NC BBQ joints when visiting the Charlotte area on business. So many choices we all went with..."

Bob

"Food and service is always great! We go all the time, but our last trip was kind of a let down. Our waitress was rarely at the table. At one time we..."

Meagsandbacon

"Can't go wrong. They do it right every time I've been there. Its elevated and well executed food. Last time I went we got some hots links, which are..."

Mike Smith

"After traveling all over a 50 mile radius of Charlotte searching for the best "Q", Jim N Nicks Steele Creek takes it. Hell, they hit it out of the..."

CB

"Delicious BBQ and outstanding service. Love this..."

Cathie

"The Barbeque rocks .. coming from a SC..."

The Check Please

"The food and atmosphere are good, but I go here for the staff. Some of the best folks and service you'll find in food service..."

Alfalfa

"AMAZING!!!. I had NEVER eaten here until tonight. Parking lot was FULL and seemed VERY crowded, in fact the restaurant was VERY busy, HOWEVER there..."

Chris Jaramillo

"Best Burger I have ever had/Huge Bang for Buck. I travel more than the average person. I am always on the lookout for that special Burger which is..."

D.N.

"I lived in NC for over two years, and looked high & low for BarBQ that was worthy of all the hoopla the TV folks proclaim (NC as being one of the top..."

Dixie On My Mind

"AL style BBQ Chain. This restaurant from Birmingham, AL offers an attractive environment for families seeking BBQ. This is not traditional NC BBQ;..."

Cheard

"JACKPOT BBQ. This is everything a BBQ spot is ment to be. Had the the Pitmaster's plate with brisket & had to split it with girlfriend. It was..."

Top-Notch Guy

"YUM!. This was really really good bbq! IMO way better than Mac's (which is way overrated anyway) My husband and I split the pitmaster's plate and..."

MMMMTasty

"Loved the food. Friendly service. Oh, and I love those biscuits they serve at the..."

Stef77de

"A thousand times better than Macs. I will never go to Mac's again for BBQ. This place is amazing! Not only do they have an amazing menu, they offer..."

Jamers8510

"The food was fine, but nothing to write home about.. Certainly, an acceptable choice in a pinch, but there are too many good restaurants in Charlotte..."

Hungrywanderers

"Good Cheese Bread!. Love their free cheese bread, its just as good as the..."

Patrick

"Great brisket. Wonderful Mac and cheese and Cole..."

Charliehound

"Love this place. Friendly wait staff and great food. If you want a really good salad, try the pig in the fasten salad with pulled pork...."

Jennifer Cain Hennes

"Great BBQ and worth the extra $ compared to other..."

H2andTam

"GREAT FOOD. THIS FOOD IS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD, I LOVE EVERTHING ESPECIALLY THE HOT FISH!..."

Sunshine

"Anne Lippard. I was at a party last week and Jim N Nick's catered it... I want to tell you.... this is the best food I have ever had... I am telling..."

Anne Lippard

"Favorite BBQ. This is by far my favorite BBQ spot. The food is great!! And make sure you get some of the complimentary cheese biscuits... I've never..."

Travis Wilson

"Best chain Barbecue. I really like everything I have had here. I will say some of the local family owned NC barbecue is better, but not as consistent..."

John

"On our way to enjoy a frightful night at Scarowinds and decided since we were in the area… we should try a new restaurant (imagine..."

The Fake Foodie

"First time here. Seated immediately, served within 10 min. Got the classic pulled pork BBQ with 2 sides. Server attentive, loved the casual relaxed..."

A Campbell

"The collard greens and mac & cheese are great, but the cheese biscuits are incredible! Try the homemade lemonade! Service is solid. You might have to..."

Eric Blazek

"Delicious food! I had the salad with smoked chicken...the chicken was moist, tender, and delicious. Luis served us with finesse! I will definitely..."

Lynne Chandler

"I ordered here twice and both times were to-go orders so I really can’t speak too much on service. When I’ve come to pick up my food, there..."

Alodie Johnson

"I purchased a “30$ Three meats plate “off of their uber eats menu. I was very let down the portions were alot smaller then id normally receive..."

Mike M

"Sierra and Maribeth have excellent customer service skills!!! Very busy night and they were short staffed. Both handled the crowd easily and remained..."

Samantha P

"So this time around, it's not so good. Food cold. Informed waitress. She took back, and it gets sent back a second time colder. We ask for it to be..."

Audrey Cohen

"As an African American woman potato salad means everything. When I tell you the potato salad at Jim N Nick's tastes like your southern mama made it..."

Just Cherelle

"Food was awesome definitely recommend the turkey, pulled chicken and the catfish. To complement the great food we had an awesome server Luis. He..."

khadijah mohammed

"tl;dr: Incredible spot for drive thru BBQ and chicken. I have been coming to this place for at least a decade and it has remained consistent in..."

Justin Wilson

"Food was amazing. Came out fast. The pulled pork was dry but still packed with flavor. Loved the loaded bake potato with pulled brisket. Honestly all..."

Angela Miller

"My first time ordering (Ubeteats)from this restaurant. I was really pleased. I ordered a couple of dishes, as opposed to a "dinner meal". Since I'm..."

Lorraine Harris

"We placed a large catering order from Jim n Nick’s (Steele Creek) this past weekend in Charlotte. Not only was the food exceptional, but the entire..."

Tracey Black

"I had the baby back ribs and my wife had the beef brisket. Cooked to perfection! We tried the mad, collards and potato salad and all were..."

Brad Engelbrecht

"My boyfriend and I have been coming to this location for years and it never disappoints! Came in on Tuesday for some wings and a baked potato. YUM!..."

Nicole Foor

City Barbeque

85/100 (2466 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This may be the best BBQ I've had in Charlotte. Pricing is reasonable. The brisket was great! This was my first tasting of Corn Pudding and .... its..."

EL “HELLO THERE”

"DELICIOUS! JUICY! TENDER! All the good words to describe perfect barbecue. I ordered from here off Doordash and I am glad I did. The sampler has..."

Cameron Clark

"First time visiting this place. I actually liked it. The kitchen was visible and clean. I loved that they had a lot of sauces. That's a plus. The..."

Shanice QC

"Really enjoyed the food. Pick two sampler--Ribs were a lil tougher than I like; but the brisket and cucumber salad were great! Ummmm that peach..."

Larryelle Phillips

"City Barbeque is a nice spot to grab some tasty BBQ and sides. I tried the More Cowbell, a beef brisket sandwich with provolone cheese, sauteed..."

Isaiah Fleming

"Stopped by to get lunch, The guy that is at the register was rude no help for a first timer at City Barbecue. The place was easy to find and is..."

Brian Long

"Nice atmosphere. The brisket and turkey I'm told is tender & juicy. The okra was crispy and they've got great cornbread. I'm not a fan of the mac &..."

Alicia Goldsby

"I ordered a full slab of ribs with a 3 side plate, which I chose collard greens with pork, green beans with bacon, and corn pudding. My wife had the..."

DC Roy

"This is my go to ribs place when I visit Charlotte. The crispy ribs are a MUST! I'm never disappointed by the food here. The ribs are cooked well and..."

DANKERLUNA

"The food was great, definitely recommend the brisket, macaroni, and fries. The menu is a bit unclear. We had to ask a few questions about what came..."

Tiffany Burns

"First time here and I can say it passes the vibe. The food was tender and the sauces are on point. The only thing I would say don’t hold back on..."

Luis Alvarez

"Ok so first off I just wanna say thank you to our server nicki! She was very motherly, gave us samples and made sure to reccomend us stuff. Also the..."

Allannah Esaw

"I have ate hear many times over the past few years. My go to meal is the more cowbell sandwich with fries. Their brisket is always tender and..."

Tameka Michelle

"When we arrived, we informed the employee that this was our 1st time and she gave us a bag of goodies to take home. Then she explained the menu as..."

Chris Lynch

Art's Barbecue & Deli

"This place is awesome. Great service, amazing staff. Order at the counter, seat your self. Menu has tons of classics and new items pop up all the..."

Greg Annabel

"One of my favorite places for breakfast. A true local hang out spot. Love the 2 eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuit for..."

Michael L

"Good local spot for Lexington-style bbq. Vinegar + ketchup sauce had a hint of spice & chopped pork was on point. Plus, they had..."

David Tuttle

"Great food!! A huge selection of food to choose from everyday specials like fried chicken, BBQ chicken, chicken salad, burgers, fries, green beans,..."

Keri Thompson

"Ah, where do I begin with Arts?! We have ALWAYS had exceptional service here. The owner takes pride in his restaurant, and takes the time to speak..."

Adriana (Adri)

"The staff were smiling, patient, and made helpful recommendations. I ordered grilled chicken tenders, rice, gravy, green beans. It was very good. The..."

Michael Anthony

"My wife enjoy breakfast here and have been coming for years. Nothing unexpected in the menu. What they do, they do well. We have come for lunch a few..."

Daniel Biber

"What to say about this place. The food is delish and priced well for the area. All the comfort Staples can be found on their menu. Try their..."

Joshua Witmyer

"In a city where trendy restaurants and coffee shops come and go (sometimes in the blink of an eye), Arts is a solid part of Charlotte's food scene...."

Victoria Taylor

"This place is a Charlotte institution. The BBQ is what I almost always get, but the other dishes are fantastic as well. This isn’t NC eastern or NC..."

Scott Mallonee

City Barbeque

84/100 (2287 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is amazing. For the ones not giving good reviews I am wondering which location you were at. The Ballentyne location is just amazing. The..."

Cathy Rushing

"The bbq chicken was very good, very moist, not dry at all. Hubby got the brisket and said it was very good as well. The pickles are to die..."

Elaine Smith

"I had a very busy day at work today. I have some very sore and tired legs and all I wanted to do was come in and get some banana pudding, which I..."

Ann A Brown

"We lived in Austin, TX for 2 years and fell in love with the brisket. This is the first time I’ve had brisket at a BBQ place outside of TX that..."

Erin Power

"Clean, friendly staff, they had the best hot peach cobbler ever. The peach cobbler was just as good cold the next day. I highly recommend it. I will..."

Sheryl Saindon

"Delicious! All the meat was tender moist and delicious and the creamy Mac and cheese was even better with some pulled pork and bbq sauce on it! Plus..."

Barbara Boutin

"Ive eaten my share of barbecue and must say the brisket here was excellent as was my service! Solid..."

Joey Prather

"the food is great, I didn't like that I had to take all the plates and food to the trash, you had to but the plates, forks and spoons in a dispenser,..."

Kim Mixon Mobley

"Can’t beat this place for the dollar to bbq taste value! Five..."

Andrew Atkinson

"Excellent food at this place. The brisket is excellent. The pulled pork is excellent. The hush puppies are also excellent. The price for the food..."

Daniel Judah

"I enjoy the brisket, although it was dry in some places. The pulled pork was okay, the sausage is awesome. The brisket is still a must try if..."

Mike S

"The food was SO good I forgot to take pictures of the chipotle bbq and pulled pork sandwiches my daughter and I had. The chipotle bbq sandwich is my..."

Crystal Woodberry

"We wanted to try a different BBQ joint, so we stopped in at City Barbeque. We had the City Sampler. For the price it will feed 2 people easy. They..."

Geno Jessmone

"Great barbecue. Brisket was tender and juicy. Beans were excellent and fries plentiful. Love the sweet sauce. I've eaten at 2 other locations and..."

Rick M

"Got the food Togo. I love the brisket sandwich on Texas toast. The beans are very tasty as..."

Brad Barmore

"My family and I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. We ordered the pulled chicken sandwich, baked beans, corn pudding, fries, and a..."

Omie Plumey

"Food is great love the brisket w/ beans, pulled chicken and ribs. Well the whole menu is good. Staff is friendly, my mom moved here this is her..."

Van Fun

"I am from Texas so it's really hard to find good texas BBQ in Charlotte that taste like Texas- alot is NC BBQ which is good but diffrent than texas -..."

Kandice V

"I was on a visit up to the Carolinas this past week and my cousin took me to his favorite bbq spot. I love great bbq and this place had some home..."

Let's Talk About Da Food

"We love the food, customer service and the atmosphere. Always a great experience. I have also ordered delivery from their website, and everything..."

Tiffany E

"Best smoked meats and cooked sides. Brisket was phenomenal. All were moist and not overly smoked. The sauces were fantastic and choices for all..."

Ritz L

"My favorite menu item to order is the brisket. It never disappoints. My husband and I enjoyed our meal. Quick and friendly service. Convenient..."

Wendy van Ginkel

"Got a Turkey for Thanksgiving. 4 days later...taste better then day I picked up. This location has always been good. They just constantly serve good..."

Dewval904 (Dewval904)

"We just had dinner there for the first time. it was amazing. I had the Lolo pulled pork sandwich, hush puppies, and fried okra with two different..."

Jenn Marie

"The best part of this trip is that all food came out hot, not luke warm like most barbecue joints. We tried the judges sampler, which includes..."

S K

Noble Smoke

84/100 (3241 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Well rounded bbq spot just outside downtown Charlotte. Most sides are shareable so order a couple for your table. Noble Smoke is more upscale than..."

Ehsan Golzar

"First time there. Service was quick and friendly. The pimento and cheese was sharp. Didn’t overly enjoy the bread that came with it but was just a..."

Sherer

"Great bbq and brisket experience in Charlotte area! The brisket is already moist, juicy and flavorful, you don’t even need any sauce to devour it..."

Mike S

"This place is really nice. It’s very expensive. For me it’s worth it. I had 1/4 lbs of brisket, chicken, 8 wings and two beers. 70 $ with tip...."

James Hines

"The ribs are tasty along with the mac and cheese. They offer three sauces, sweet, vinegar and tomato base. I tried all of them. My server, Tyler was..."

Shanice QC

"As a Texan BBQ native, I entered Noble Smoke a little skeptical but exited completely satisfied. It’s hard to say what is better here - the NC pork..."

Melissa Larsen

"I have eaten BBQ all over the country. This place was overall one of the top places I have been. Normally, each place has something that stands out...."

Heith Yeager

"Trent was our Awesome server. We had several appetizers and entrees...food sharing was going on. The smoked food was on point. I will be back! Plenty..."

Michelle Hemphill

"Good vibes in the outdoor patio, it was a bit busy for a Tuesday night. The fried broccoli was amazing, light and crispy - went well with the sauces...."

Anoop Daniel

"I wish I could give this place more stars! I am depressed knowing that this place exists in North Carolina and not in my home state, Arizona...."

Gina Scaramellla

Queen City Q

84/100 (1617 ratings)

"Very friendly workers here. Clean restaurant and very convenient to the light rail station. Also close to the spectrum center. Hamburger was very..."

Terry Campbell

"It was different from Kansas City BBQ, but the meat was nice and tender and they had 5 different sauces. The deviled eggs were great, and the cheesy..."

Todd Wyss

"The pulled pork was excellent, however I found the sauce a bit too varied. Some of it may be my preference on BBQ places to stick with a particular..."

Alex Barker

"Great casual BBQ spot, ample seating in a laid back environment. The pulled pork sandwich was good, pork was well cooked (tender) but could use a..."

Alexia Edwards

"Came here from south Florida with the Family and ordered the all American burger with 2 deserts. Kelly was an excellent server. Hopefully will be..."

David Carrion

"It's a nice spot. Free parking before 5 in the parking deck right past their entrance. Didn't know that until after we parked down the road. Now the..."

YL

"I decided to try Queen City Q during dollarfest. It's on the other side of uptown from where I work, but I have been wanting to try their..."

Johnny Brasco

"Tasty food, great beer selection and fantastic service. UPDATE: went here a second time and the service was sub par. I sat for a while with an empty..."

Erin Bart

"The food was absolutely delicious. I had the brisket with fried okra and house-made chips. It's a bit pricey but we worth the..."

Angelo Guercio

"Delicious food and friendly staff! I got the pulled pork and they brought me 5 different sauces, at least two of them were my..."

Ginny

"Queen City Q on 225 East 6th Street near Charlotte's superb city centre is a no-fuss restaurant and bar serving Southern fare including BBQ ribs,..."

Steve Galloway

"My father-in-law and I were visiting from Calgary, Alberta where we like to think we have the best meat and some good BBQ places too. Queen City Q..."

V S

"The food was amazing! Our waitress, Kelly, could've been a little more friendly and stopped trying to clear our table WHILE we were eating. Only..."

Alisha Berg

"Great location and food was outstanding. Service was good and surprisingly fast for a busy Friday..."

Dave Higgins

"The beef brisket here is succulent an tender enough to cut with a plastic fork. Their macaroni is probably the best that I have tasted in uptown..."

GS

"Fantastic BBQ for the price, excellent pulled pork and Carolina brisket. Favorite BBQ place in the Uptown area. Staff are super..."

Michael Frost

"Good bbq. Several sauce options available. Staff was very polite, helpful, and food was ready very quickly. The restaurant runs daily specials for..."

Jennifer Hubner

"Insanely awesome Carolina Q. Get the pulled pork, collards, corn maque choux, and hush..."

Jon Sonnenschein

Moa- Korean Bbq

83/100 (1981 ratings)

Rios Steakhouse

204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

83/100 (2282 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for brunch and everything we ordered was amazing! Biscuits and gravy appetizer was by far the best gravy I've ever had. Ordered chicken and..."

Kristin Malone

"Wonderful find during a trip to downtown Charlotte this weekend.There are many good restaurants in downtown Charlotte so what differentiates 204..."

Ron Jarvis

"Party of 11. Everyone loved and was amazed with their dinner choices!! From the flank steak, pork tenderloin, meatloaf, yes meatloaf plate, shrimp &..."

Denise Churchville Radford

"We had dinner reservations for 8:30 on Friday night. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was attentive and helpful. The food was..."

Stephanie Hoyle Dorton

"Wow. Comfortable and very good. Easily one of the better places to get a tasty libation and a bite to eat in the crowded uptown food scene. Not as..."

Doug Brinkman

"I had a good experience, the staff was friendly and accommodating. I had Queen MJ as my server, she had high energy. I ordered the succotash risotto..."

Nanda R.

"A friend and I dined here for brunch. The atmosphere was very cozy yet classy. There was no long wait as we were seated upon arrival. The servers..."

C Hammond

"We were there for a night before celebration and had the top floor. The staff was so nice and friendly and the food, which was set up as a buffet..."

FlameMaster G

"The food was great! The entree menu is small but they have the staples that folk look for when dining. They have a ton of appetizers!! Nice and clean..."

Latoya Blackmon

"The Aranchini 😙👌🏽 amazing! The crab cake was amazing too. The new bartender was so kind and attentive. Super helpful and just overall great!..."

Stephanie ro

"I had an absolute ball at the bar! Their expresso martinis are some of the best I’ve had. Delicious!!! Awesome atmosphere very welcoming..."

Kenise Taylor

"Nice spot for my spouse and I. We sat at the bar. Experiences good service. The food was okay. The drinks were delicious. The deviled eggs were a bit..."

Carla R Cannon-Lawrence

"Cocktails were very good! Food was excellent also though slightly salty. Great..."

Rachel Garton

"Went in for quick drink before a show. The place was busy but not full, and we even managed to get a sit at the bar. The place is very nice and has a..."

Gadi Yekutiel

"It's just a regular place. Somewhere to hang out and have a cocktail (not a fancy one). The food is overrated. I definitely rather to try a new place..."

Michel Meza

"We were in town for an event with my friend and saw 204 North Kitchen so decided to try it out. I ordered avocado toast but it needed more salt and..."

Watcher Woman

"Reservations are highly recommended for 205 North Kitchen. Luckily reservations can easily be made from right here in Google Maps. A lot of the..."

Cody Weikel

"Good restaurant with a great environment. The food was great and you get good portions for what you pay for. The only reason I did not give it a 5..."

S. Marie Greene

"Make sure you make a reservation. The burger I had was good and hit the spot. It's a clean establishment and has a cool cafeteria type feel to it. ..."

Robert Wagner

"Very good and friendly service. Food was great. We were going to the show and everything was..."

John Cooper

Bill Spoon's Barbecue

"Solid Eastern Style BBQ, But Overpriced. Finally made it here, well I made it to Bill Spoon's BBQ - I ate in this building light years ago when it..."

FredB

"If you do not like Bills Spoon's, you do not know NC BBQ. Best eastern Style BBQ in..."

Katelyn

"Yum!. I love this place. Best staff and BBQ in town IF you like vinegar based. The mustard slaw is good too. If you like sweet BBQ this is not a..."

Kellyp

"Must Love Vinegar. The pork BBQ was good, no doubt. However, you MUST have acquired a taste for Eastern NC BBQ, which is HEAVY in a VINEGAR sauce. I..."

PC Wineguy

"Good...but. Good barbeque should not have to be expensive. a regular meal at BSB will run you between $10-$15. A little pricy for what it..."

Quahog

"The reviews here are perplexing. If you want pork barbecue in south Charlotte, this is the best spot. If you want fancy decor or lots of menu choices..."

George

"Best barbeque in charlotte period. Not only is it the que that makes this spot great its the sauce, their sauce is great its a perfect definition of..."

Steve

"Good, honest BBQ.. I'll definitely be..."

Spank

"Still my favorite. Outside of Lexington, this is my favorite BBQ joint. I bring a lot of out of town frineds here for luncuh, none have been..."

Myverismo

"In terms of Charlotte, Bill Spoon’s Barbecue is pretty much the closest thing we have to a well-respected, old school barbecue joint. Since 1963,..."

Tommy Cary

"The star of this plate is the pork. It was chopped very fine, but the texture was not mushy at..."

Wayne Brown

"A Charlotte staple that has been around for years and remains unchanged. They do traditional eastern NC BBQ and they do it well. For those that don't..."

Adam Strange

"I'm between 4 and 5 stars here. I went here for lunch 6 years ago and wasn't all that impressed. At the time, I didn't like vinegar based bbq sauces..."

Jacqueline Telljohann

"Love Bill Spoon's BBQ. This is a Charlotte institution with great food and the best prices for what you..."

Brad Bailey

"Food was good and so was the service. Food came out fast. Waitress was awesome and she was waiting on about 20 people by..."

Todd Jefferson

"I stopped in today and was a little skeptical at first to be honest. I stepped inside and didn't see anyone that looked like me...to be politically..."

NoLove Lost

"Great southern BBQ, possibly the best in Charlotte. I have tried almost every BBQ place within the greater Charlotte area and though others may come..."

Daniel Boyce

"First time eating at this establishment. This is a no-frills restaurant with great food, nice staff, and very reasonable prices. I grew up in the..."

Allan Slaydon

"Barbecue pork was delicious and just as advertised: eastern North Carolina style. Hush puppies were excellent and hot. Slaw had a little too much..."

Douglass Hill

"This place is fantastic! The prices are a little steep, but totally understandable and worth it. The vinegar sauce is perfect, it's got a little..."

Trent Bailey

"I visited this restaurant for the first time when visiting Charlotte. The BBQ is what I would describe as South Carolina low country BBQ. The pulled..."

Tn Flash

Sweet Lew's Bbq

80/100 (1145 ratings)

"While on a fast Charlotte run, we found this converted gas station eatery on Google. The entire neighborhood smelled heavenly, as the smoker was..."

George Renard

"if you have never been here… stop what you’re doing and GO! this was the best food i’ve ever had. service was excellent- erica, kamari, egik,..."

Cee myles

"If you love the local, uncommercialized, real backyard BBQ, this is the place. The staff made me feel at home. The food was amazing - fall off the..."

R D R

"Decent BBQ! The sausage was really good and pork sandwich wasn't exceptional but was one of the better pork sandwiches I've had in Charlotte. Plenty..."

Alex Russell

"It was good BBQ but not my favorite. The baked beans were like a sweet, chili flavor. The Mac n cheese was basic. My husband really like the sausage..."

Julie Shiverdecker

"The Sweet tea was so good. The potato salad was great as well as the hushpuppies were amazing to. The brisket and wings were really good. The chopped..."

Tom Kempf

"Sweet Lew’s is one of my go-to BBQ spot. The brisket is always great! All of the BBQ meat we’ve had from here has been delicious. The only..."

Mark Scott

"We are from out of state and came to Sweet Lewis for dinner to take to our air b&b. Kamari and Angie were so helpful and friendly! The food we got..."

Judy Taylor

"We got here at 11:30 on a Friday afternoon, place was packed within 5 minutes. They have a good size parking lot and plenty of nearby parking. Staff..."

Daniel Howard

"Incredible bbq! I got the NC Pork plate with the baked beans and collard greens and everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Seth and Keah..."

Kim Clemons

"I got the sampler which consisted of pork, ribs and brisket. Was very tasty and so much food. Enough for two people for sure. I ended up with..."

Cynthia R

"My wife and I were introduced to Sweet Lew's by a friend and loved it so much, we were back again just a few days later. The food was amazing (kudos..."

Tony Bates

"Seth and team delivered excellent service and made my first experience amazing. Would have given it 5 stars but I'm not a fan of the vinegary taste..."

Stanley Petaway

"I had heard great things about this BBQ joint, and they were not wrong! We stopped by for dinner last night and everything was awesome from the..."

Jacqueline Telljohann

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James Nguyen

Juan Castaneda

Kyle Yeramyshev

Erica Stubbs

Tim Tompkins

Ramon Perez

Jennifer

Tim Esh

Daniel Garcia

Timothy Lentz

Christi Winks

Mojtaba Zarei

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Lenka Eifert

Afeisha Thomas

Nina Balch

Kayleigh

Karyn Porter, CDRE, Realtor

Bogdan Dusa

Anna-Kaye Campbell

Collin Black

Melisa Nicole

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