14 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Salisbury

“The best barbecue anywhere. Would you consider opening a restaurant in Georgetown SC. There isn’t a barbecue place in this town and really need one.“

“Great food, friendly staff, clean, reasonable!“

“On my birthday last night , we chose to celebrate by going out to dinner at another local restaurant. What made this restaurant stand out was that they cooked their food right in front of us. A kind man politely asked us to switch seats with him so our kids could have a better experience. We were a group of seven seated with a lovely local family of three. We enjoyed conversations about sports and other topics. At the end of the night, we were delighted to discover that our bill had been taken care of ($343.24). We were sitting with the owner of College Barbecue! We regularly visited Salisbury to watch my niece play basketball at Catawba College.We are new to the food selection in the area.I'm excited to eat at his restaurant on my NEXT visit to show my appreciation. Random acts of kindness are still having a significant impact on the world. It's wonderful to know that great people still exist. THANK YOU TO THE OWNERS OF COLLEGE BARBECUE. BE KIND“

“I'd say it's a secret gem, but the cat is out of the bag. I'm reasonably well travelled and it is my favorite place for BBQ in Salisbury. That said, Salisbury is my hometown and I am biased.

Salisbury has wonderful barbeque all over compared to other parts of NC--especially the more developed areas. College Barbeque around the corner IS the best pulled pork barbeque because they still have a smoke pit.

That's fine if you just want to away BBQ for plates or sandwhiches BUT, if you want to to dine in a place with solidly great barbeque, local charm and excellent service, this Hendrix near the original Food Lion (Food Town) is the place to go. They also way outshine other BBQ places in town for a hot breakfast.

Hendrix and College BBQ are right around the corner from each other; try both and see which you like best--be careful who you tell though, in Salisbury we take our BBQ seriously and it is not unheard of for debate over the best BBQ in town to ruffle a few feathers.

Parking: Lot is a mid sized lot, but the popularity has outgrown the parking space. If it's full you may need to park nearby and walk.“

“I grew up in Salisbury and lived there well into my adulthood. I live in Columbia, SC now but when I come back to town to visit my Mom, one of my favorite places to eat is at Checkered Flag. They’re food is really good but the hard working ladies who serve the customers is what makes it great. They take the time to talk to every customer at every table and it’s not just chit chat. They really want to know how you are and what they can do for you to make your visit perfect. They treat everyone like family but for those of us who come back again and again, we become family. Even for me, an out of towner, I even know two of the hard working ladies, Angela and Jen. Angela showed her hard working team spirit yesterday when, Jen, our server, was tied up with her other tables. Angela stepped in and took our order until Jen could get back over to us. This example of teamwork becomes contagious and I’m sure that Jen has done the same thing for Angela and all of her co-workers. Jen is such a joy to be around. Her personality oozes charisma and warmth and she makes you feel truly special because that is who she is!! I heartily recommend Checkered Flag for their great food and and their even greater people!! I rate them 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and 5 hearts!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Food normally on point....however the online menu need a update...just ordered 25 wings....says 27 dollars online but when I got there to pay it was 40 I started not to get it other then that its ok...if I knew that before I got there... I wouldve went some where else 40 for 25 I feel is to much..“

“Very nice 👍 🫵🏻👉🏻👌🏿💦❤️💋🇺🇸❤️‍🔥🔫💨🫦👃🏻🫁“

“Very packed Friday night birthday dinner. Son wanted a steak. Took 30 minutes wait but service was great. Quick with the appetizers and drinks. We had NY strip and a sirloin with red rock shrimp. Great flavor and tender. The salad we had was the freshest lettuce and the best tasting ingredients we have had in a while. It was refreshing to have a superb fresh salad before such a good meal. Kudos to the chef. The spinach and cheese appetizer with the pita bread is great. Fresh loaf of hot bread starts things off. So good. We will def come back when they are less busy tho.

Parking: It was a very busy night and the staff did a great job communicating the wait time with us. Our waitress Kayla Jo worked her butt off while we were there. Great job gurl 💪👏👏👏

Kid-friendliness: Lots of families with kids here tonight. No issues tho. Plenty of white noise.

Wheelchair accessibility: I did notice it was wheelchair accessible but the exterior doors open outwards so be aware. It's a bit tight quarters when busy in the front vestibule and hostess station.“

“You can't go wrong stopping here and getting anything on the menu. The food is great, salad bar is well stocked and the service is commendable.“

“Hands down only the best BBQ and Breakfast in Davidson County . Food, service and friendliness. Joey Poole knows how to cook up the best in pit cook BBQ and breakfast.“

“First time in about 30 years that I have been there, but the food is still good, and the curb service is even faster than ever!! I got my food in about three minutes flat!! They have dine in as well, but great place to drop in if you're In a hurry!“

“Went two times in two days while we were visiting family because we love Hendrix! Can't go wrong with the breakfast or BBQ...my favorites! Also, we love that kids eat free! Such a deal, and will keep us coming back for years!

Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free!!! (3 kids max per adult)“

“Rockwell is out of the way. Darrell's BBQ is one of the best reasons for going out of one's way. Portions are generous. The servings are fresh. The wait staff is very cordial and helpful, and not all about the tip. (I know that, because I also took a to-go order, forgot to tip on it, and went back an hour later to correct that oversight. The waitress said that she never noticed. That said a lot to me. Of course, I tipped, as I had intended.

Parking: More parking behind the building than in front!“

“Great food Great service, good prices“