23 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Raleigh

Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar Barbeque • $
5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Ste. 2121, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

3 Meat Plate Pulled Pork Argentine Sausage and Pork Ribs Side Lechon Rice \u0026 Street Corn
3 Meat Plate Pulled Pork Argentine Sausage and Pork Ribs Side Lechon Rice & Street Corn
Pulled Pork Rice Black Beans & Sweet Plantains
Pulled Pork Onions \u0026 Sweet Plantains
Whole Chicken & 1 lb Pulled Pork
Tripleta Platter Combo Platter
Whole Chicken 1lb Pulled Pork
Churros with Caramel Filling
Lechon with Crispy Skin
Classic Cuban Sandwich

“Delicious Best food ever Awesome customer service Thanks so much“

4.8 Superb385 Reviews
Midwood Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
409 W Johnson St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Combo of Ribs x2 Brisket Sausage w Mac and Cheese & Baked Beans
Lone Star Brisket Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Barbecue Baked Beans
Pimento Cheese Fries
Broccoli Casserole
Sweet Potato Fries
Half Rack of Ribs
Pulled Pork Plate

“This was my first visit to the Raleigh location on May 28, 2025 with two out of town guests. three diff dishes were ordered..brisket, St. Louis rubbed ribs and burnt ends. The brisket and burnt ends were amazing. The ribs however were dry and tough. The meat certainly did not fall off the bone. I would not recommend the ribs based on this experience.“

4.5 Superb257 Reviews
Dampf Good BBQ Barbecue • $$
6800 Good Hope Church Road, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Beef Ribs Brisket Bacon Brisket Mac and Cheese Potato Salad
Pork Brisket Turkey and One Rib
Loaded Mashed Potato Salad
BBQ Brisket Baked Beans
Brisket and Pulled Pork
Smoked Brisket Burger
Maxwell Street Polish
Chopped Brisket 1 2lb
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Mac & Cheese

“best bbq in the area, tried all the Meat, sausage and ribs“

4.7 Superb173 Reviews
Chop Shop BBQ & Grill Barbecue • $
210 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Cowboy Beans with Seasoned Ground Beef & Buttered Onions
Smoked Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Plate
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork Plate
BBQ Plate Combo
Broccoli Salad
Banana Pudding
Fried Chicken

“delicious pulled pork! great bbq baked beans! delicious and crispy hush puppies! loved their coleslaw! will try their chicken next time👍“

4.8 Superb102 Reviews
SmokeStacks Cafe Barbecue • $$
701 E Lane St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Smokestacks Signature Wings
Pork Skin Deviled Eggs
Brisket Egg & Cheese
Pulled Pork Parfait
Baby Back Rib Board
Brisket Steam Buns
Hand-Cut Fries
Smoked Chicken
Brunch Burger
Chicken Wings

“Quick friendly service… And an amazing menu to choose from… I had the tomato, pimento cheese pie and the deviled eggs, and they were both absolutely fantastic… I highly recommend!“

4.8 Superb97 Reviews
Ole Time Barbecue Barbecue • $
6309 Hillsborough St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Mac-N-Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Hand Chopped BBQ Pork Plate
Chopped Barbecue Plate
Our Famous Hush Puppies
Fried Chicken Plate
Dozen Hush Puppies
Mac and Cheese
Banana Pudding
Chicken Pastry
Brunswick Stew

“One of our favorite places to eat when we visit Raleigh.“

4.6 Superb166 Reviews
Red Hot & Blue - Raleigh Barbecue • $
1326 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh

“I wish you had a location closer to us. Great food and friendly people.“

4.8 Superb18 Reviews
City Barbeque Barbecue • $
9424 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Turkey Breast Feeds 8–10
Lolo's Pulled Pork Sandwich
Beef Brisket Sandwich Pack
Tons of Sauces to Choose
Brisket Sandwich Lunch
Judges Sampler Platter
City Sampler Platter
Macaroni and Cheese
Lo Lo's Pulled Pork
Half Slab of Ribs

“City Barbecue delivers on its promise of real, slow-smoked meats and classic Southern sides. I tried the brisket and pulled pork—both were juicy, flavorful, and had a great bark. The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted freshly made.“

4.3 Superb234 Reviews
Shane's Rib Shack Barbecue • $
5811 Poyner Village Pkwy, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Barbecue Pork on Texas Toast with Green Beans
Half Chicken Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese
Rib \u0026 Chicken Plate
Loaded BBQ Shack Fries
Rib & Chicken Plate
Full Order of Rubs
Shack Sampler Plate
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Traditional Wings
Half Rack of Ribs

“Food was good I got a nice size plate.“

4.2 Good64 Reviews
Mac's Speed Shop Barbeque • $
1626 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Half Chicken with Mashed Potatoes
Side Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Western NC Sauce 2oz
House Made Pickles
Large Pulled Pork
Brisket Burnt Ends
Hush Puppies
Wings 6

“Enjoyed a nice lunch burger and fries for lunch for only $10. Fries were pretty amazing. Burger was good, could have been a bit bigger, but on the bright side, I can actually function at work for the rest of the day. Great location right in Five Points.“

4.2 Good139 Reviews
Clyde Cooper's Barbeque Barbecue • $
Recommended
327 S Wilmington St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Snack w Hushpuppies
Pork Rinds and Hush Puppies
The Mr Cooper Sandwich
Pulled Pork and Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Burnt End Sandwich
Barbecue with Slaw
BBQ Sandwich Combo
Chopped BBQ Tray
Brisket Sandwich

“I'll give five stars to anyone who has to deal with 911 calls about "pink" BBQ and complaints about a thin blue line flag in the window. I'll be sure to stop in if I'm ever in Raleigh.“

4.1 Good101 Reviews
Sam Jones BBQ Barbeque • $
502 W Lenoir St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Chopped BBQ Plate w Greens Baked Potatoe
Pete Jones BBQ Sandwich with Slaw
Jones Family Original BBQ Tray
Pork Skins & Pimento Cheese
Alabama White Sauce Wings
Smokehouse Baked Potato
Sweet Potato Muffins
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chopped BBQ 1 2 Pound
Loaded Baked Potato

“This BBQ is Really Good thank you Sam Jones BBQ all respect to the cooks i can tell they put there heart and soul into cookingthis BBQ“

4.2 Good359 Reviews
City Barbeque Barbecue • $
4122 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Chicken Sandwich Fries and Dr Pepper
Ribs Fried Okra & Hush Puppies
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Lolo's Pulled Pork Sandwich
Collard Greens Baked Beans
Beef Brisket Sandwich Pack
Brisket and Smoked Turkey
Baked Beans with Brisket
Smoked Chicken Wings
Half Slab of Ribs

“Everything I had was so good! The pulled pork and brisket was the best I’ve had in a long time. Cooked to perfection.“

4.1 Good124 Reviews
The BBQ Lab Barbecue • $
4120-135 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Pastrami Ribs Jalepeno Mac and Cheese Cornbread
RBL Competition Sawse Red Label Pint
Smoked Chicken Aka the Skinny
Smoked Lamb and Baked Beans
Smoked Turkey Aka the Judy
Sliced Brisket Sandwich
Fried Okra a Highlight
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork Plate
Chopped Chicken

“I go every week, and get a full rack of St louis style ribs, have not been disappointed the sausage links are amazing, the brisket and pulled pork is excellent. get there early is my advice“

4 Good197 Reviews
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Korean • $$
3105 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Lobster and Beef Ball
Spicy Fish for BBQ
Regular Pork Belly
Hot and Sour Soup
Grilled Onions
Teriyaki Beef
Appetizer Bar
Seafood Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Beef Bulgogi

“First time ever going and it was a 10 out of 10 experience. Staff is super friendly and quick, food was absolutely divine, delicious isn’t a worthy word to describe the food. Definitely will be back for more!!!“

4.6 Superb574 Reviews
Corner Boys BBQ Food Trucks • $$
2201 S Wilmington St, Raleigh

“Apparently the food is good but I wouldn’t know because I couldn’t get the owners/ crew to call me about my order. I was told multiple times, “I will call you back”. I was even told to send the menu I desired. It was my daughter’s first birthday and I needed a caterer. Customer service is important but clearly that is not Corner Boys priority.

UPDATE: After posting my previous review, I spoke with James from Corner Boys and I must say I am truly pleased with the conversation we had. He showed how important customer service was to his business. I look forward to working with him in the future.“

4.8 Superb52 Reviews
The Pit Authentic Barbecue Barbecue • $$
328 W Davie St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Two Meat Plate with Brisket and Pulled Pork with Baked Beans and Collard Greens
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Pecans and Caramel
The Pit’S Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Style Deviled Eggs
Seasonal Skillet Cornbread
The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger
Biscuits and Hush Puppies
The Pit Sampler Platter
Smoked Chicken Wings
Pimento Cheese Balls

“Very delicious restaurant with a great atmosphere, especially the waiters are fun and helpful“

3.9 Good521 Reviews

“Had an amazing real good food just like at my friends house :) brings me back. Market I loved got more than I wanted :)“

4.5 Superb84 Reviews
Kim's Restaurant at Kim's Asian Market Korean • $
6014 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Seasoned Squid Pork with Mixed Vegetables
짜장면 noodles in black bean sauce
18 Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
Seafood & Scallion Pancake
Fried Chicken Wings
Hot Stone Bibimbap
Sliced Pork Belly
Naengmyeon
Spicy Pork
Spicy Stir

“Just absolutely love, love, love, this little store. The food from the little restaurant smells so mouthwatering. I have to travel an hour and a half just to get here. It's the closest store with korean foods. People there are so friendly. When I hear the Korean language spoken, it reminds me and takes me back to my childhood with my Korean mother and her friends.“

4.1 Good61 Reviews
Wings & Turkey B-B-Q American • $
4506 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Turkey BBQ Combo & Wings with Two Sides and Slaw and Your Choice of Four Wings with One Flavor
Turkey BBQ Sandwich with One Side and Slaw
Turkey BBQ Yams Collard Greens and Wings
Turkey BBQ Potato Salad Wings and A
Large Pans of Collard Greens
Large Pans of Mac & Cheese
Dave's Mac 'N' Cheez
Large Pans of Yams
12 Boneless Wings
8 Boneless Wings

“The Flavor District is an absolute gem and a must-visit for anyone who loves great food and a vibrant atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a lively energy and an incredible variety of delicious options that make it truly a five-star experience. This was our first time going and we were completely blown away. But the real star of the show was the stuffed turkey leg—it was so good it felt like Thanksgiving came early! Each dish is a masterpiece, and the hardest part is choosing what to eat! Beyond the fantastic food, the atmosphere is simply electric. It's the perfect spot for a casual lunch, a fun night out with friends, or even a date. The staff is also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to offer a recommendation or share details about the dishes. The Flavor District is more than just a food hall; it's a true destination for food lovers. I can't recommend it highly enough. You won't be disappointed!“

4.1 Good67 Reviews
Longleaf Swine Food Trucks • $
300 E Edenton St, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich and Pimento Mac and Cheese
Pulled Pork Collard Greens Cornbread
Brisket Sandwich Fries Cornbread
Pimento Mac \u0026 Cheese
blt and Watermelon Salad
Smoked Chicken Quarter
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Pimento Mac & Cheese
Whole Hog BBQ 1 2 lb
Macaroni and Cheese

“We had Longleaf Swine catered for Nurses week. The brisket was delicious, one of the best I've had. loved the mustard sauce and mac n cheese. Very good, 10/10 recommend“

4.1 Good225 Reviews
The Mac House American • $
14460 Falls of Neuse Rd #167, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes
BBQ Mac N Cheese
Buffalo Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Original Mac
Mac & Cheese
Vegan
BBQ

“Great Mac and cheese AND offer gluten free! best of all! usually when a place offers gluten free, you have to settle for only one item. but here there were lots of choices. very pleased. could not tell the difference in this gluten free dish and non gluten free. fantastic taste! great job!“

3.6 Good73 Reviews
LongHorn Steakhouse Steak House • $$
8121 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh

Customers` Favorites

White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Outlaw Ribeye Steak Dinner
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Loaded Baked Potato
Firecracker Shrimp
Cowboy Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Fries
The Cheesecake

“Ordered the steak burger medium well. The bottom was burnt and crispy. The season wings used to be good and seasoned. Don't think I'll be ordering that item again. I mentioned to the waitress and she bought extra season on the side.“

3.9 Good229 Reviews