I go to Austin, TX at least once a year for work and Jon G's is the best Texas-style BBQ I've had…read moreoutside of the lone star state (and the best kolaches I've had anywhere.) We arrived at 9:45 on a chilly, drizzly day and there were probably 50 people in line ahead of us. There was a friendly staff member monitoring and organizing the line and she told us we were there on a 'slow' day because of the weather. After the restaurant opened at 11, we waited in line for probably another 45 minutes until we got inside to order. The brisket was great, but the best things we had were the kolaches (stuffed breakfast rolls available before they open), Cheerwine hot link sausage, and fruit crisp. The Cheerwine sausage was the biggest surprise. It had a great flavor and wasn't sweet - I've never had anything like it before. When we get a chance to go back, we'll probably skip the pulled pork and mac & cheese. They were fine but there's a lot to try and these weren't anything special.

I'm usually not one to rave about BBQ nor is it something I usually crave but Jon G's is…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. There's a good reason it sells out before they close almost every dang day. Known for its tender briskets, flavorful meats and flavor packed side dishes, Jon G's is my all time fav in terms of bbq and southern cuisine. My brother also places a Thanksgiving every order now ha.

We had the pick any four platter and shared. Added a third small side and cornbread…read more Ribs, burnt ends, sausage, and brisket Collard greens, Mac cheese, and sweet potato fries. Cornbread with honey and butter. OMG! You have to come here if in Charlotte! Service was outstanding, Anika was fabulous and food was outstanding.

I'm a Midwood regular and it's even a good delivery option since the food typically arrives quickly…read moreand still warm. However, I'm super bummed the standard patty burgers are now gone in favor of only smash style burgers. The traditional thick, mixed meat patty was one of the best burger options in all of Charlotte! Please bring it back for those of us who want a thick, juicy burger! Thanks.

The only reason this place is still in business is because it's the only restaurant around. The…read moreplace is filthy, everything's broken, and the food is horrible. It reminded me of eating cafeteria food visiting my grandma in the nursing home. Avoid this place at all costs.

Awesome Shrimp, Deviled Crab, BBQ & they know how to make Awesome Cocktail Sauce with lots of fresh…read morechunky horseradish!

Nice and hot food Collards are a little too salty. Right…read moreflavor. Beautifully cut and prepared. Good portion. Mac and cheese amazing flavor. The combination of flavors is just right. Right texture and good portion. Ribs are beautifully cooked to perfection. Season very well. Good smoke ring on meat. I paired it with the bbq sauce which was sweet and tangy. Very good ribs. The portion was perfect. Next time I will go with one meat Va two meats since the portions are generous. Hush puppies were pretty good. I like the fact they made a center indentation to make sure they are throughly cooked. The flavor was just right not overly cooked or salty. More of a sweet batter taste. The customer service was pretty good. Really fast service and they move that line pretty quickly. Over all it's a good choice for Carolina BBQ. I will definitely come again and try something new next time around.

I'm so excited I finally got out to try SAS! I had no idea it was a restaurant AND a market - I…read moreknow, I must have been living under a rock, but how cool! I'll preface my review by saying I really tried to not compare this to other extremely prominent smokehouses in other states like Texas, for example (Terry Black's), but admittedly I did a little of that. So with that being said, on its own without comparison I give it a 5/5, when compared with TB's, 4/5. Let's dive in! The spot itself is super cool, I love the stacked wood at the counter. I also love how open it is, plenty of seating (including bar, especially nice if you're solo like I was), plus the self-serve nature of everything. There's a sauce (their homemade sauce is tasty!) and hand wash station, and boxes are readily available to grab. The market itself is worth the visit! Wonderful inventory and great prices, too! Ordering was easy (I'd pre-stalked the menu) and there are tons of options. I went with the 2 meats/2 sides option and got brisket, sausage, mac & cheese with bacon, and yams ($26 after tip). The meat was really the star of the show, that brisket is so tender and melts in your mouth...yum. The sausage had great flavor, though I do want to try their occasional jalapeno & cheddar version. The sides were a bit lackluster for me. The M&C definitely needed some creaminess, and the yams while good didn't blow me away. The hush puppies were really dry, for me at least. The staff were nice and efficient, and multiple asked me if I needed anything as they walked around. All in all, a wonderful experience and I'll definitely be back! Can't wait to try brunch!

Smoke pit catered my daughter's wedding this past weekend and from start to finish it was…read moreimpeccable! From the communication (Taylor is a rock star) and took care of everything from start to finish as she knew my mind was a bit overwhelmed . The catering team Cade, Ian, Brock and Josue were the dream team. They took care of every single thing, they even lit table candles for me ! Those guys knocked it out of the park and deserve to be bragged on for sure, because when I tell you nothing was overlooked- I mean it! The food of course, speaks for itself, our menu was perfect! So Taylor and fellas, thank you for taking care of Kayman and his sister (as well as us) with perfection on her big day! We appreciate you more than you know!

This meal was phenomenal. The food was delicious. The…read moreportions were more than fair. And the flavors were rich. I can't speak to the ambiance or service because we did take out. But the order was ready on time and 100% accurate. Which is all that you can ask for with take out when you're super hungry.

This was our first time dining at Midwood Smokehouse and it was an exceptional experience. We were…read moregreeted immediately upon entering and seated right away. Our server, Julia, was THE most pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable server we have had in a long time. She actually made our dinner more enjoyable. Our food was delicious and plentiful. My husband had a platter with three different meats along with baked beans and coleslaw. I had the chopped pork with fries and hush puppies. Everything was flavorful! The next time we are in Charlotte, we will be going back here for more BBQ!

Okay, so let me start this review that I just had the best bbq ever the night before…read more For some reason, I expected this to be amazing with all the reviews. It was OK. The food came out fast, but I didn't feel like it was hot hot. We ordered a combo platter with carolina chopped pork, 1/2 rack of ribs, and 2 orders of bbq brisket. The ribs were the best part, but even so it was just okay. The hush puppies were ok. Carolina chopped pork was a little salty for my liking. Brisket had nothing compared to the last brisket I had so I was kinda disappointed because I needed a knife to cut it. It was definitely enough food though for two people. Service was good though. We were originally sat at a table where you could feel the outside air every time it opened. They were kind to let us move. Anyways, those are my thoughts. I'd say it's a 3-4 star spot.

Was in the area for business and this place was recommended by some of my Greensboro colleagues…read more The daily specials on my visit were brisket meatloaf or brisket chimichangas. Unfortunately when I arrived at 5:30 both were already sold out. I went with sliced brisket, collard greens and Gouda Mac & Cheese. Everything was excellent! Good smoke ring on the brisket, meat was very juicy and not dry. Only complaint would be that I prefer the stems removed from my collards, not a deal breaker, just my preference. All of the BBQ sauces were excellent as well. The atmosphere was awesome, loved the old vintage hometown feel. Can't wait for my next visit, I will arrive earlier to try and get the daily specials!

Such a great experience! I don't eat meat much, but took my brother to Black Powder on our Yelp CM…read more- Didn't let us down at all! The service was great with everyone there being super helpful and sweet to us first-timers. We ordered 1/4lb beef brisket (only my brother had that and really loved it!), sauced chicken wings, turkey sandwich with potato salad as a side, pulled pork sandwich with fries, and Smoked Gouda Mac&Cheese. Everything was delicious, especially the fries, turkey sandwich, Mac&Cheese, and the wings!! The place has a very warm atmosphere and we saw a lot of families enjoying their meals. Overall a great stop for anyone wanting to try Barbecue in the Triad area.

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

How does a restaurant run out of French fries??? Go to Aldi…read moreacross the street Anyway - still gave 4 stars because the food was good, and the waiter apologetic!

Food so good a random kid asked to join. We said yes…read more Smells nice in here. One flickering light though. We got the pig out. We couldn't wait to eat so I am showing my empty plate. DONT eat the pickles. ‍eat here. Came again with the fam. Wow 2 well feds done in 40 minutes. Try the cornbread. Eat here.

Was visiting the area and came across Midwood Smokehouse when looking for a BBQ spot. The menu…read morelooked great and the photos online highlighting the food and the establishment looked promising; still rustic but with a modern twist. The table enjoyed the Miguel's Queso. I'm pretty sure the kids licked the bowl clean. Kids Chicken Nuggets - 6 crispy nuggets with a side of choice. Thick breading but good portion and taste. Crinkle fries were a bit hit for this little one. Enjoyed the fries with ranch. Lone Star Brisket Sandwich - Smoked brisket, house-made pickles, and slaw. Brisket looked delicious but was a bit dry and lacked seasoning. The pickles, slaw, and BBQ sauce delivered the moisture and flavor. Smoked Half Chicken - Smaller chicken quarter but tender and moist. Still lacking flavor counting on the BBQ sauce. Had the mac-and-cheese and fries as a side. Mac was cheesy but again dry. Saint Louis Pork Ribs - Good portion but again on the flavor - heavily reliant on the sauce. Sweet tea was perfect and the pickles were delicious! Service wasn't the best; refills were hard to get. I think next time we will avoid a chain and find a hole-in-the-wall establishment.