Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Charlotte, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Charlotte, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Charlotte using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Seoul Food Meat Company

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 421 E 26th St Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Barbecue, Asian Fusion, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

#29. City Barbeque

- Rating: 3.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1514 Galleria Blvd Charlotte, NC 28270
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Bar-B-Q King

- Rating: 3.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28208
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Pit Road Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 Tipton Dr Ste 100 Victory Lane Karting Charlotte, NC 28206
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Mac's Speed Shop - Steele Creek

- Rating: 4.0/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2414 Sandy Porter Rd Charlotte, NC 28273
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13840 Steele Creek Rd Charlotte, NC 28278
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#24. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8948 Jm Keynes Dr Charlotte, NC 28262
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#23. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11212 Providence Rd W Charlotte, NC 28277
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Seoul Food Meat Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1572 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 S Church St Ste A Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (221 reviews)
- Address: 650 E Brooklyn Village Ave Unit A Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mac's Speed Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2511 S Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Sweet Lew's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 923 Belmont Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (540 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12410 Johnston Rd Charlotte, NC 28277
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. The Improper Pig

- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9855 Sandy Rock Pl Charlotte, NC 28277
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Iron Dish Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 9605 N Tryon St Ste H Charlotte, NC 28262
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Noble Smoke

- Rating: 4.0/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2216 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28208
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#14. McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (866 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4630 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte, NC 28217
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#13. McKoy's Smokehouse Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 4630 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte, NC 28217
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#12. 704 Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8320 Pineville-Matthews Rd Ste 607 Charlotte, NC 28226
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Bulgogi Box

- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 Camden Rd Ste 104 Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. bb.q Chicken Arboretum

- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8206 Providence Rd Ste 1600 Charlotte, NC 28277
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Shop, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 540 Brandywine Rd Charlotte, NC 28209
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Original Chicken & Ribs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Beatties Ford Rd Charlotte, NC 28216
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Let's Meat Kbbq

- Rating: 4.5/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1400 S Church St Ste B Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 Central Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

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