40 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Charlotte

“We just had the best experience at midwood smokehouse! Super family friendly. The server (I can’t recall her name but she was the one who was closing) was so friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!“

“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!“

“Had a really nice lunch here with the family. The food was fresh, and the staff was super friendly. Definitely coming back next time we’re in the area!“

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

“So glad I found this place on our travels. Delicious food and friendly service. McKayla and Tony were wonderful!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Not the Macs I'm used to. I only had the cup of dumpling whatever and it was HORRIBLE! If there were dumplings in there, I have a problem. SAW NO DUMPLINGS and TASTED NO DUMPLINGS. I could feel the powdery substance. It didn't have time to thoroughly cook.
I will still recommend Macs and go back myself ! We Love noda!“

“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.“

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted. The gentleman at the register was very helpful in explaining the menu options and what suited a group of 4. The family pack was portioned well and more than enough food for the price. They brought out the food and were all very friendly. The ribs and pulled pork were delicious. The potato salad was perfect and the peach cobbler was still hot with great flavor and texture. I just wish they had more drink options. Everything was clean including the bathrooms. Overall a great experience!“

“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!!!“

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

“All out great restaurant/bar, my wife and I had an great time tonight. The food, was delectable! The waitress Ava great customer service, the band (father & sons) great personality and performance. Tonight was my wife and I first time ever eating there, for everyone looking for a great place to go eat and have an all out great time go to Mac's Speed Shop - it's worth it.“

“Maya’s was fantastic as our server! We had never been before and she made the experience more than amazing! The entire meal was fantastic, fresh meats, seafood and vegetables. Delicious broth for th pots. Definitely worth the money and we will most definitely be back again! Also thanks for the birthday dessert and the fun (yet embarrassing song)😂“

“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!“

“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.“

“I work for doordash on the side. I went and picked up an order from your location today and the service was amazing! The employees went above and beyond to help me and to make sure I had everything I needed before I left. I would recommend you guys to everyone and anyone!“

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

“Omg, food is AMAZING! I’m vegan and this is by far the best vegan food I’ve had in a long time from a restaurant. The owner/chef came out to bring me my food and she is so sweet. It made me happy to experience her and her food. She has gained a forever customer and I wish nothing but the best for her and her business.“

“SO GOOD!! I wanted ribs tonight and Shane’s Ribs did not disappoint! The half rack was perfect. The baked beans and green beans and garlic toast were great! We have been trying various places since moving back to NC and Shane’s is a new favorite. We brought some peach cobbler home for later and it was delish!! Thank you Carlos for being so welcoming and personable!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Coming up from Shelby NC for work and had to try this place. OMG don’t sleep on it. The flavors are amazing. Their dishes are good and they have large portions.“

“The best KBBQ spot in town. I went a few month ago but they were closed temporarily because of a kitchen fire. Can’t wait for them to reopen!“

“Always has great food for breakfast or lunch“

“The Huba found this restaurant and we stopped by on a Friday evening. It wasn’t too busy and we were promptly seated. The restaurant has a parking lot but we found street parking.

We were surprised to find that it was a hookah lounge and a couple were smoking it. The smell wasn’t too overpowering.

We ordered the suya platter and lamp chop with respective sides. Honestly, we were sure if it was an African restaurant, we thought it was going to be but don’t know.

Didn’t have to wait long for our food. The lamb chop was really good. Jollof rice was just okay. The suya platter was good as well.

There was a Dj that started to play by the time we left around 9:30pm.

Overall, lovely experience. Our waiter was good and checked in several times.

I took out a star because we were given plastic utensils for a seat down menu? That’s a first. We didn’t order a take out so having to use a plastic ware with a plate versus paper plates was a bit irritating.“

“Delicious food with quality meat.“

“Best wings! Staff was so friendly!“

“Iron Dish Korean is such a fun and delicious experience! I loved being able to cook the food right at the table on the gas grill—it made the meal interactive and exciting. The quality of the meats and sides was excellent, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere is lively and perfect for hanging out with friends or family. If you’re looking for great Korean BBQ with an awesome experience, this is the spot!“

“Best bar on Noda strip. Love the bartenders“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

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

“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!!?“

“So, I took wifey to this location for her birthday and was waited on by our server, Essence. From beginning to end Essence was absolutely amazing. She repeatedly checked on us, kept our drinks filled, and had the best energy that a server should have. I ordered the Steak & shrimp and wifey ordered a steak, sweet baked potato with a side, and a cocktail. The food was amazing and I was reminded of how much better Longhorn is compared to Outback. We will definitely be returning to this location.“