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    City Barbeque

    3.7 (257 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    CITY BARBEQUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The adult chicken fingers

    My husband ordered a half pound of pastrami, specifically asked for it to be cut lean and the order of 4 "adult" chicken fingers. Well, the pastrami was very fatty and had to be taken back to be cut lean and the chicken fingers are each the size of my pinkie. Not adult size. And $10 for four. What a rip off! The man there said "it comes that way" about the pastrami. Well, them do not state on the menu lean if you do not train your employees how to do so. Slack on service.

    If I could put zero stars, I would. I never been to city BBQ to dine, but I did order takeout. I ordered a loaded, baked potato with barbecue pulled pork and all the toppings. Once I opened the bag, there's sauces and everything for the barbecue, but absolutely nothing else except a half a baked potato. No barbecue. No toppings, nothing. I paid $22 for a quarter of what I ordered. I hope this isn't what other people have to put up with because this is unacceptable! I will not be ordering from them again. It's a shame I didn't get a chance to try their barbecue, but it's not worth the money. They just lost a possible new customer.

    Pulled pork sandwich and hush puppies. Delicious!
    JT M.

    Pulled pork sandwich and hush puppies. I paired the sandwich with the sweet city sauce. It was excellent! I cleaned the plate! Hush puppies were hot and fresh and omg they were good! I got recommended this place from an apartment tour guide. Wow it was a good recommendation! Will be back even if I have to make a drive to have it! Staff is very friendly. Music is classic blues. Clean and well maintained.

    Beef Brisket, Pulled Chicken, Corn soufflé, hush puppies, peach cobbler and Bread

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    Good food and atmosphere for the price. Conveniently located to everything near Charlotte

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    I ordered take out today and it was not what I have experienced in the past, which is frustrating but it happens.

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    Mac's Speed Shop

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    Jadyn Newby was my server and she was AMAZING. She gave the best service and made the atmosphere…read morefun and enjoyable!

    After striking out at two other BBQ spots on a Saturday night, I landed at Mac's Speed Shop around…read more8:30 p.m. and ended up having a surprisingly enjoyable experience. Mac's sits in the heart of South End and shares the neighborhood with several busy bars and nightlife spots. Parking can be a bit of an adventure, but they do have dedicated lots nearby. Once you're there, the setup is great: a large dining room, plenty of picnic-table patio seating, and my favorite option--a seat at the outdoor bar where the inside bar opens through a service window to the patio. The bartender, Alyssa, was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and patient while I stared at the giant menu trying to figure out what I wanted. When I asked for recommendations, she immediately suggested the burnt ends, BBQ baked beans, and Mexican street corn. Excellent call. The blackberry seasonal hard cider she recommended was delicious and paired beautifully with the meal. My only surprise was the price. At nearly $9, it was more than I expected for a cider, and I wish I had asked beforehand. The burnt ends arrived with bright pickled red onions that added the perfect acidic balance. The flavor was excellent--smoky, rich, and satisfying. That said, they leaned heavily toward the fatty side. The deeper I got into the serving, the more rendered fat I encountered compared to meat. Delicious? Yes. Light? Absolutely not. The BBQ baked beans were exactly what you want from a barbecue joint. The Mexican street corn was a standout and a refreshing contrast to all the richness. My only critique was that the burnt ends weren't served quite as hot as I would have liked, and by the end of the meal, the richness became overwhelming. That's probably more on me for ordering burnt ends at 9 p.m. than on Mac's. The final bill came to about $37 before tip, which felt a little steep for a solo barbecue dinner and cider. Looking back, I'd probably visit during lunch. Their weekday lunch specials around $10 look like one of the best values in South End. Would I come back? Absolutely. The service was warm, the recommendations were spot on, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the food delivered exactly what a barbecue craving calls for. Next time, I'll arrive earlier, bring a bigger appetite, and maybe save the burnt ends for lunchtime. Life is too short not to eat well, Charlotte. If you're exploring South End and craving barbecue, Mac's Speed Shop is worth a stop.

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    Sweet Lew’s BBQ

    Sweet Lew’s BBQ

    4.0
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    8.0 mi
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    Came to Sweet Lew's after seeing it on Top Chef! The three…read moreof us visited for the first time. Restaurant was nice casual vibe with both indoor/outdoor seating. Serving sizes were generous. Loved the ribs, collards, hush puppies, and Mac & cheese. Great flavor and good Southern recipes. Sweet Lew's is definitely worth a visit when you're in Charlotte!

    This was one of the places we wanted to try thanks to Top Chef Carolinas. So we learned that pork…read morewas their thing here. We had high expectations; after all, they were on Top Chef, but definitely not unrealistic, we are from Texas. Here's the thing, I'm not a big meat person. I like tofu, but also turkey, but I'm gonna try all of it. So we got way too much food to actually finish, but we were going to sample some chicken (turkey was unavailable), brisket, and pork. The sides were mac and cheese, a tomato based coleslaw, and hush puppies. So let's start with who, or what, is safe (nod to Top Chef)- the hush puppies and the coleslaw. The hush puppies were crispy and soft and full of flavor. They were tiny little pops that I could eat so day. Same with the coleslaw. I do not care for coleslaw, but this magic was insane. It made every bite taste so much better. The mac and cheese was also delicious. It was al dente and creamy and rich with flavor. I think most bbq places do mac and cheese a disservice, but not here. So that's it! If you're vegetarian and not vegan and love sides. This is your place. What's on the chopping block? The meats. Maybe it was a bad day because most reviews are great, but that was not my experience. The chicken was beyond overdone. It was practically on the verge of being inedible. The brisket was just as bad. It was so inconsistent. Some was moist, but we were served mostly a brick. Literally a hard chunk that couldn't be penetrated. The pork was good. It was probably the only thing that didn't need to be drowned in sauce. That's my other issue. Why do all the places offer so many sauces?? It's not Taco Bell or McDonald's. What are you trying to hide? Unfortunately, the delicious sides don't make up for the fact that we spent a lot for meats and the majority ended up trashed.

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    4.3
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    The brisket is divine Barria tacos can avoid the salt…read more Drunken Beans done well Sweet potato fries being offered A+ Actually all the sides being offered= Great options but I avoid those greens. The pot liquor on the collard greens is done right but they don't cook them down long enough, FOR ME, or offer a mix (e.g. add some turnip and/or mustard greens in there). The other meats are just okay but service+ brisket and packaging that helps make this long, out of the way trip worth it because I made it back to University area and everything remained hot. You can order online via Toast tab (I think) but I enjoy restaurants that go to known platforms so I don't have whip out a card and pay when it's already on file. P.S. those burnt ends are beef and they're super salty. I want to enjoy them with less sodium. We are aging now so I don't need to add to contributing factors for stroke and heart disease via salt because I'm not giving up on good Que and you'll get that here.

    Before arriving in Charlotte, a friend said I had to try the local BBQ. Midwood came up as a…read morepopular recommendation on both Yelp, Google and Reddit and this location as the closest to my hotel. I made a reservation on OpenTable, arrived on time, and was seated immediately. The restaurant looks like a typical rustic BBQ focused family restaurant. I ordered the Carolina Pork with collard greens. My thoughts: - Carolina Pork was good. A small size was more than enough for me. Vinegar sauce really came through, almost a little too much. - Hush puppies were good. The only item that wasn't acidic, so it helped balance my meal. - Collard greens were also good. - Pickles were ok. By itself they were fine, but combined with the pork in vinegar sauce, it was too much acid for me overall. Service was pleasant and attentive. No issues. Overall, I was happy with my meal. It was generally good food and service. I'd just be more careful with picking my side so the entire dish was more balanced.

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