45 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Charlotte

“Found this gem while searching for a place to eat with my sister during her annual visit from TN. We could not have made a better choice. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We decided to make this a tradition when she visits. My wife and I will be back often. I would go just for the pickles!! That’s a recipe I would love to have.“

“Great food and always friendly+positive staff“

“Fresh food, locally sourced, large menu— can’t go wrong, everything’s delicious! Great for couples, families (kids). We’ve been several times and always had phenomenal service and a delicious meal (Bbq, wings, favorite starter’s *bacon wrapped jalapeños, and best coleslaw ever!“

“Just finished our first meal. It was delicious and we will definitely come back. Thank you Phoebe V. for great service and a great meal.“

“I will highly recommend Capitaine Bar and grill for anyonet
The food and service quality was truly exceptional, I can’t wait to come back”The food was particularly my favourite, and lots of good ambiance and customer service.“

“Great food! Loved the Mac and cheese and pulled pork. Our server, Zach H was awesome :)“

“Passing through for the night and it was the best dinner! The LMK was awesome! Thank you!!“

“Good waitress and good food.“

“Absolutely delicious Thanksgiving dinner we ordered! Staff helped me load to my car and it was ready when I arrived. The Turkey was smoked and my whole family loved it. The sides were very delicious as well, a lot better than what you get at the grocery store. I loved the sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce the best. Tastes homemade and absolutely amazing!! Thank you!!“

“Let's start off with the greeting from the hostess. She was very welcoming with a great personality. I believe our waitress said she was her Manager. Our waitress Marissa is one of the best waitresses I have come across. From the time we sat down until we left. Her customer service was 10/10. She engaged with my six year old daughter. Even when she was being extra talkative. She still engaged with her every time. To the point where my daughter loved talking to her every time she came to the table and walked by. She laughed and joked with her. Her conversations with my mom and I were super genuine. She took our order in a timely manner. She gave us updates while waiting for our meal. She checked on us throughout our meal. Gave us our drink refills in a timely manner. We didn't have to ask her for anything or wave her down. She was on top of it. She has the perfect personality and pays attention to her customer's. I also observed that she was the same with other customer's as well. She has the charisma to Intertwine and comfortability to talk to customer's and not at them. She cares about her customer's. She's an asset to your team. Not only will customers want to come back for your AMAZING FOOD, but for great customer service. Marissa thanks so much! From your new friends from Fayetteville.“

“Andy isn’t Korean What if lil uzi lost his hoodie Best Ching wings I always give good tip to Andy;)“

“I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. Both were delicious. In fact, that was the very best brisket I have ever eaten. It was perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy. They were great about accommodating my food allergies. You could tell the Mac and cheese was made from scratch. There were plenty of dipping & bbq sauces to try. The pickles are amazing as well. Chefs kiss!

When we arrived we were seated immediately, even at lunch time without a reservation. However, the service was slow and our waiter seemed a bit out-of-it and inattentive. The decor inside was of a motorcycle shop, which was unique and cool. The place was busy and obviously a popular spot. The restaurant had its own (small) parking lot. Highly recommend this place if you are visiting Charlotte. It's full of Southern charm and delicious bbq.

Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating to food allergies.“

“Sweet Lew's did not disappoint. While visiting my BFF, I decided this trip I wanted N.C Barbecue. After searching & comparing reviews we decided to try Sweet Lew's and it did not disappoint. We both had "The Sampler." I'm not a beef eater. Although, I found the brisket a tad bit dry, when drizzled with Sweet Lew's Brisket Sauce it made it enjoyable. The ribs were juicy and cooked to perfection. I tried my friends Red Coleslaw, not knowing what to expect, was the bomb. The meat was dry-rubbed with sides of Barbecue Sauce, which were vinegar base, but not overwhelming so. Overall, we really enjoyed our meals, so much that I purchased a chicken dinner to go for the next day and look forward to returning.“

“The BEST Orings on the planet“

“My family and I bought food from City BBQ this past week and I will say they provided some of the best service! The food was very good but the service was superior! I would totally recommend City BBQ to anyone in the South Charlotte region looking for some good BBQ!“

“We hired Dan & Debbie to cater our sons graduation party for 60 people! The food arrived on time, hot and tasted amazing!!! It was a hit and all the brisket, turkey & chicken wing went fast! We ordered enough, but people went back for 2nd & 3rds! Banana pudding was the “excellent” cherry on top! They are our favorite BBQ place in town, especially the Brisket!!!“

“The brisket and pineapple upside down cake are the best. Beer cheese and pretzels very good as well.“

“Recently went in with a large group for lunch. The staff was very courteous and gave us our own room to enjoy our event. The food was delicious and everyone was happy their meal. The Manager - Athena was very accommodating and it made for a great time. We have been back since!“

“I’ve been three time and I always order two different meals and I must say im addicted, everything is delicious, hot and the portion is spot on. I’m so glad we have a vegan soul food and I pray we can continue to support this business so it can grow and multiply!“

“Highly recommend. The brisket was perfect. Perfect cooking, texture, flavor!!!“

“My co-workers and I were passing through on a business trip and we were hungry for BBQ. The lady who took our order was very friendly. Food was fantastic and got samples of the meat we didn't order to try. I got a piece of German Chocolate cake for later in the hotel and it was as good as our food was. Highly recommend Bobee O's if you are in the area.“

“yes I give Shane's at northlake a 10+. My experience was nothing but awesome thanks to DJ. DJ is one awesome person, he makes going to Shane's a pure pleasure. Make sure when you go ask for DJ, he is the Greatest. Thank u for kindness you show towards my husband and I. See u real soon.“

“Fried Ribs not a go to. A bit much. Like “frying butter.”“

“I went with some friends and we enjoyed a nice mix of Korean bbq and hotpot. The food was great and I will definitely be coming here again! Our server Jaylen was also great to us, they made sure we had a fresh grill, drinks and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. Overall we had a great meal and the service here is top tier!“

“We had a neighborhood event catered by K&N BBQ's food truck. Terry and Daphne were terrific to work with and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend them to friends and family.“

“We were at the boardwalk and decided to stop by to try the food. The ribs were great. I have no complaints. The sides weren’t really my favorite. Not bad but just not as good as the ribs and also my bread was burnt. The tea tasted great though. I think the okra was okay. I am not used to okra fried that way but it was okay. It was extremely hot in the building but I don’t blame them. It was a bit uncomfortable a tad bit. However, it could definitely be outside of their control. Lastly, they seemed so tired and I was a little empathetic for them. Overall, it was decent and I would come back for the ribs for sure.“

“The food has been prepared fresh each time I come here. The staff are friendly and the wings and fries are amazing! I’ve tried the hot honey wings and spicy teriyaki and both were sauced well and unique in taste compared to other popular wing spots. Much better actually! Maybe made in-house? The sauce does not taste generic and the texture of the wings are always perfect. The prices and wait times are not bad either. There is a smoke shop attached with equally friendly and helpful staff. He took his time assisting me with my questions and went above and beyond to find answers if he was unsure. I always try to stop by when I’m in the area and will return and suggest your business to others.“

“I will be 💯💯💯 honest, I don't eat anything that has a sauce;however,the way those ribs and chicken was Falling off the bone...OMG that'll have you shouting ❣️❣️❣️“

“This place is hands down the best Korean BBQ place in Charlotte. If you want a server who is knowledgeable and cares about his patrons, Amadeo, is your guy. He helped picked out our menu and had wonderful recommendations. He made small talk at our table and we will be back because of his wonderful professionalism and manners. We look forward to coming back.“

“The food was great, and the service was also great! I will definitely be returning with more people. The atmosphere is also nice and the people are very helpfull and friendly!“

“It was our first time eating at this venue tonight! Our server Kimberly was super sweet and attentive. The food was delicious. The meat was fresh and the marinades were good. They have plenty of sides to choose from. Will definitely come back again!“

“Food is Amazing. The VA owner is a great guy!“

“Best bar on Noda strip. Love the bartenders“

“Always has great food for breakfast or lunch“

“I don’t usually leave reviews but the food we got Friday was so unbelievably delicious I had to. The ribs are smoked perfectly and the meat is so tender, falls off the bone and practically melts in your mouth. Their baked beans are so yummy and the potato salad! 💯 The potato salad is the closest to tasting like my Grandmas that I have ever been able to find. We will eagerly be waiting for the truck to be in Waxhaw again!!!!“

“bibimba bowl was excellent!“

“Delicious food with quality meat.“

“Came on a Saturday and the place was packed. I had to wait 20 minutes to eat, but since it wasn't my first time I knew the wait was worthy. Although the place was full the food came quick and the service was good. Love all side dishes and my favorite meats are the marinated ones.“

“Great service! Great food! Great prices! I’ve lived in the neighborhood since 2019 and decided to give it a try tonight. There is so much on the menu I am for sure going back for more! Great for a Friday night meal.“

“Ok I may be partial to this place because I found my tribe here that I have been searching for 2 years since I moved to Charlotte. But the staff is excellent, the food is amazing and the atmosphere.... Well let's just say you will fell like royalty here... The KINGDOM is worldwide baby!!!! GO CHIEFS!! 🏈

Kid-friendliness: Kids welcome fun and games!!?“

“Best wings! Staff was so friendly!“

“We had a neighborhood event catered by K&N BBQ's food truck. Terry and Daphne were terrific to work with and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend them to friends and family.“

“Quite literally a hidden gem, a good time if u can find it 😂“

“I could give them 5 stars all the way, but the bathrooms were beyond unsanitary.
That said, our food was hot and came out quickly.
Our server was above Par.

Vegetarian options: There are serveral

Dietary restrictions: Will accommodate

Parking: Plenty of handicap parking

Kid-friendliness: Very

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accommodating“