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    Corolla Village Barbecue

    4.1 (254 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Anne-Marie G.

    After burning down about a year ago, they're back open! Better than before! Walk up and order your meal, take pints to go or sit and chat at their picnic tables! Sauce is on the side and we know everyone has their own style preference. Prices are fair & portions are perfect. BBQ with a smiling face! Bottled drinks. Locally & family owned. It's the vibe. We always stop when we are down this side of the beach.

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    Evan B.

    Cool little place, tucked in behind some other businesses. One window to order, another to pick up. Picnic tables outside if you want to eat there. They packaged food nicely to take away. No alcohol. I will definitely come here again. FYI, there's a small gas station next door that sells BBQ sauce if you're not a NC style sauce fan. I'm not typically, but you should give it a shot. I enjoyed it.

    Large pork Bbq plate
    Irene K.

    Food was great. We ordered the Large pork BBQ plate and it was plenty for 2 adults. They call your name from a pick up window to get your plate. Simple, fast and very tasty. Only negative we got surrounded by a group of flies, but they wanted to try this delicious BBQ

    Order counter
    Kati S.

    No fuss no frills Carolina BBQ that hits the spot! Located in the historic Corolla village, this walk up counter displays a menu, some sodas and a small assortment of sauces. The cashier was friendly and took our order of a family sized order of "bulk" items and we waited at the nearby benches. We ordered pulled pork, a rack of ribs, potato salad and coleslaw. The BBQ was good and had a good smoked flavor, it's pulled pork not chopped like some you find in Carolina. It is "sauced" with a vinegar-based sauce, so keep that in mind before you douse it in more sauce. The ribs were pretty good, the sauce on those is still a tangy sauce but it's thicker. I'll be honest I've head better ribs, but I've also had worse. I'd say flavor-wise these hit the spot, they just weren't quite as "fall off the bone" as I'd have loved. Coleslaw was pretty good, but the potato salad was really great! *Pro tip: I initially called to place an order just before 5pm and they said that I could place an order for pick up at 6:45pm. Instead we drove over and had our food in less than :20. There is a sign that says call in catering/pick up orders early around 10-11am!!

    Mike V.

    This is the quintessential southern BBQ shack. Small menu, long line but it moves quickly. Friendly staff slinging up killer Q. The combination platter was half a chicken, half rack of fall off the bone ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad and a wedge of cornbread ($20) Everything on the plate was obviously made with love, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The sandwiches were also quite large. Definitely need to stop here for a quick but hearty lunch!

    Order counter
    Jeff W.

    Not a bad place. Service is pretty quick. Food was very good. Lots of tables for seating. Prices are a very good value.

    Front window of shack - stand in line, order/pay at the window, wait till your order is called. Patience! Can take a while+ if it's busy.
    I C.

    GUIDE TO ENJOYING COROLLA VILLAGE BAR-B-QUE (lolllll): Discovered this place on my last beach trip - had overlooked it on previous trips - probably because if you blink when driving by, it's so tiny you'll miss it lol. But I do recommend this no-nonsense-no-muss-no-fuss little BBQ joint if you're up (North) Corolla way and are looking for a true down home, freshly 'qued, well-executed BBQ pork sandwich that's worth the price. And I'm telling you - the food is FRESHLY BBQ'ED. I was there about an hour before the place opened - to grab a mid morning coffee at Kind Cup (HIGHLY RECOMMEND - read my review!) - and the beautiful, savory scent of smoked meats was emanating from the little shack. I knew I had to hang around the area long enough till this place opened to try me some bar-b. CVB is located conveniently right on the grounds of the historic Corolla Village - where the Corolla Lighthouse and historic Whalehead Club reside. It's a realllly quaint pseudo old-timey historic area and if you've never ventured to that area, you have to check it out - at least just once. CVB has parking available there but basically park anywhere around that historic area and you'll be fine - everything you'll want to see is pretty much within walking distance - even the short walk to the beautiful grassy area (behind the yellow Whalehead Club) with a picturesque view of the sound. We liked the BBQ pork sandwiches so much we went a second time during our visit. Both times, we ordered the basic pulled pork sandwiches a la carte for $9 each. You can order the sandos with or without cole slaw ON the sandwich (they clearly state you can't get the slaw "on the side" lol). I RECOMMEND GETTING IT WITH THE SLAW. The slaw isn't super saucy and runny that it will make your sandwich / bun soggy thus, surprisingly, it's not messy to eat - and the slaw really does add to the overall flavor of the sandwich. GET IT. :) The first time we went, we arrived drinkless. First and last time we will make that mistake! PRO TIP: Not bringing your own drink will cost you. $3-4 each for a bottled soda/water/iced tea! Save yourself the dough and BYOBeverage! PRO TIP2: Ditto for chips if you're like me and like your BBQ sando with salty chips to accompany it. Just throw a bag of chips in your car or tote and save yourself and your party the extra expense of buying bags of chips there. PRO TIP3: JUST STAY AND EAT THERE! The ambiance there is superb! And there are plenty of picnic tables (shareable) and adirondack chairs provided by CVB (most under shady trees!) to hang and enjoy your meal! Afterwards, take some time to walk around the historic village! Mosey over to the lighthouse or to the Whalehead Club or grab a latte at The Kind Cup steps away (inside Kind Cup is an AMAZING shop with local artisan finds and trinkets and there are also some tables and adirondack chairs on the other side of Kind Cup where there's a beautiful botanical flower garden!) or walk down a few steps to the indie Island Bookshop to browse their selection of summer / beach reads and titles (something for all ages). The only pics I didn't take were of the sandwiches themselves! DOH! Trust me though - they were delicious, GENEROUSLY LOADED with amazing, smokey bbq pork and housemade creamy cole slaw. The many variations of their housemade BBQ sauces as squeeze-ons sit atop the order/pick up counter and are amazingly delicious, further adding to the overall deliciousness of the sandwich. CVB is a definite destination "CHEAP EATS" in Corolla North serving authentic, no nonsense BBQ. The pulled pork sandwich (skip the higher priced platters and combos which don't add much for the buck anyway and keep-it-simple-stupid and just go for the sandwich) is worth the price. I can't believe I'm saying this but even during the busy season with a longer wait due to longer lines, it's worth it. Patience my friend, patience. Don't be in a hurry, take in the vibe and surroundings while you wait and ENJOY the BBQ treat when your name is called. :)

    Half chicken
    Lisa F.

    Super quick lunch stop before our wild horse tour. Food came out very fast and was a nice portion to share. We got the half chicken with cornbread, mac and cheese and coleslaw. Chicken was nice and juicy! A nice last minute stop, give it a try.

    Barbecue sandwich,

    This barbecue sandwich is huge. The lady at the window is by herself but she's moving quickly. Outdoor seating, picnic tables with umbrellas.

    Ribs
    Melissa G.

    We ordered family size servings of chicken, barbecue, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, corn bread, ribs, and potato salad. Everything was good, but not the best we've had. The pork and ribs were a bit dry, but the pork did have a good taste. The chicken was very good. Also, if you're not going to do banana pudding the right way, don't even bother.

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    Great lunch stop if you are at the lighthouse. I would never make a special trip there but the food is solid and convenient.

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    14 years ago

    Best bbq ever don't listen to other reviews I have been coming here for 8+ years never had a bad meal!

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    You can by bottled beverages.

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    We ordered the 3-meat combo with brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, hush puppies, green beans,…read moreand baked beans. Overall, the meal was good, but it didn't quite wow us. My boo and I were hoping to share one plate so we could sample three different BBQ meats, but the portion was a little smaller than we expected. The brisket, pulled pork, and hush puppies were a bit dry for our taste. The standout was definitely the pulled chicken--it was the most flavorful and moist of the three. As for the sides, my boo really enjoyed the green beans but wasn't a fan of the baked beans. I actually liked the baked beans because they weren't overly sweet--they had a nice, balanced flavor. Overall, it was a decent BBQ meal with a few highlights, but I wish the portions were a bit more generous and some of the meats were a little juicier. Meal was about $28.

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