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    City Barbeque

    4.0 (758 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shelby L.

    Was quite disappointed. I ordered two meat plate with green beans and hush puppies. Got cold meat and baked beans. It was too busy for me to feel like going back after I'd already sat down. So I kept the beans but ended up tossing them because they were too sweet. Severely disappointed in the brisket which I had to pay extra for. The chicken seemed raw so I just brought it all home and will reheat the meat for a leftover meal. Can't say I would come back because I feel as busy as they were the food should have been hot.

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    Anna F.

    We ordered the motherload since we were a party of eight. We also ordered the cobb salad. The motherload contained sausage, turkey, chicken, pulled pork, brisket and ribs. My favorite were the sausage, brisket and and ribs. For the sides, we ordered hush puppies, green beans, corn pudding and cornbread. The cornbread was okay and I am not a fan of hush puppies. This place is casual and we bussed our tables after eating. I enjoyed the BBQ sauces but I can't say I would go back if I am in the area.

    Jarryd S.

    Stellar service, decent food. Go on a weekend so you can see Miss Mo, she's the reason we come in. Ambiance is friendly and welcoming! Southern hospitality at its finest (with MissMo) We order chicken, cornbread, Mac n cheese. Brisket beans, and all the sauces! Triple Chocolate cake. We'll be back miss mo! Thank you

    2 Two Meats, Two Sides (Ribs and Pulled Pork). So good.
    Alex G.

    This place is good for what seems like a good bbq joint. I just moved from Texas and I need my brisket fix. This place has really good brisket that fills that need . Everyone here is really nice and helpful. Everything here is smoked or slow cooked just like I found in Texas. Glad I came across this place.

    5-3-25. St. Louis style ribs.  One eaten and one seconds before eating.
    Anthony S.

    5-3-25. Visited here before catching a flight home. Very happy I stopped in. Tasted a few different items......pork ribs were terrific, moist and tender with a nice sweet, tangy sauce. BBQ chicken was juicy and flavorful. Pulled pork and chopped brisket sandwich was excellent, as was the pulled pork nachos. The side of collared greens was also very tasty. The "naked" sliced turkey was decent but not as good as the other meat items. Hush puppies were also pretty good. Mac and cheese had a nice flavor but was a little on the mushy side. You order your food at the counter, grab your own table and they call you to pick up your order when the food is ready. A no nonsense, non pretentious place to get some good BBQ. Staff was friendly. I'm glad I don't live anywhere near this restaurant because I'd be visiting too often and that would be very dangerous for my sodium and cholesterol intake. Overall, a very pleasant and satisfying meal.

    Stephanie J.

    City Barbeque is a quick chain option if you are craving some BBQ. You place your order at the counter then wait for it and find a place to sit. It was the two meats with two sides sampler (brisket, sausage, baked beans and green beans) for my husband and the 3 sides plate (baked beans, 3-cheese baked mac and potato salad) with a modelo for me. There was a ticket printing issue was not communicated to a few of us until we waited a bit. I also really wanted corn pudding but they were out of it. My favorites were the beans and sausage.

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    Maarij A.

    Good flavoring and bbq sauces. Large portions. Carry out was fast. Also has outdoor seating.

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    Best brisket sandwich ever. So tender, melts in your mouth. And large portions. Plenty of sauces to choose from.

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    At here on Saturday. Great service, great food. Oh btw the judge can feed 4! Great from when we opened the door.

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    Visiting at closing is not recommended, service was great however food was bland and they were out of some food items.

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    Delicious BBQ with lots of options + sides + types of sauces. Friendly staff, spacious restaurant with outdoor seating. Love it!

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    We tried City bbq a few times while we were in town. Good bbq, sides and portion sizes.

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