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    3.9 (446 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Zach S.

    Driving back to MD had to give NC BBQ a second try (and hopefully not get sick this time). Heard great things about this place across the internet, so decided to stop by. It's definitely a bit out of the way, but I can tell you it's 100% worth it. Beautiful outdoor and picnic area when you park, and you walk in to this old school type of bar/restaurant. Tons of nostalgic items displayed across the walls and behind the bar, as well as a huge black board with specials and drinks which makes ordering easy. I grabbed a local Rice Lager by Funguys Brewing, that sadly was oxidized. Not the bar's fault though, but was really disappointed about that. Went classic and got a BBQ sandwich and fries, which came with coleslaw and hush puppies. Now the fries and hush puppies were perfectly cooked. Crispy with a good crunch, but then soft in the middle. When it comes to the sandwich -- I guess I just don't get NC BBQ. Medium sized sandwich on a potato roll with a bunch of dry, mildly seasoned meat. I dumped 1/8th of a bottle of Pig Whistle BBQ Sauce (only thing available) and it really didn't add much except for the taste of vinegar. Threw the coleslaw on there too, and still just didn't blend right. Now overall, everything tasted good, it's just not my cup of tea. The service was absolutely amazing and the rest of the menu looks phenomenal so I'll definitely be giving it a second try when I'm back down next week!

    Fried Chicken, ribs, pulled pork "barbecue"
    Tony C.

    I would love to give 4.5 stars. Service was super friendly, quick, and efficient. The environment was exactly what we were looking for in a local independent shop. Perfect!!! The food! Unfortunately, they had run out of brisket so we cannot review it. The Fried Chicken, deviled eggs, and smoked wings were all TOP NOTCH. I would order it over and over again! I would pass on the "barbecue" (pulled pork), cucumbers, and fries. They were just average, and this place has so much that's way above average! The ribs were pretty good, but dwarfed in comparison to the chicken products. Really wanted to try dessert but we were WAY too full!!! Hope everyone enjoys this place as much as we did!

    Liliana R.

    Best fried chicken sandwich I've had ! Service is excellent and the sides were delicious!!!!!

    Fried green tomatoes
    Dave M.

    Best BBQ we've had in North Carolina. Every meat was succulent and delicious. The sides were all well made and flavorful. Friendly and attentive staff, a pleasure to visit.

    Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, combo Sliced Brisket and pork
    Brittany D.

    Worth the stop from Goldsboro back home to Charlotte. I randomly picked this place because it was open on Sunday, full service, full bar and the food looked pretty good. The food ended up being better than good, it was great! Mac & cheese, baked beans, combo brisket and BBQ (pork), hush puppies. I wish I got the bartender's name but he was amazing and made the experience that much better. It's a cool looking spot too, had the picnic feel but with escalated service and food. I also ordered a banana pudding to go...wish I had gotten multiple! It was so good!

    Ken C.

    A big ole platter Good Fried chicken Collard greens Brisket Meh French Fries Fried okra Bad Barbecue LOL (wayyyy too dry) Green beans (canned) Hush puppies (oil ball)

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    The food was incredible the service was incredible we got free banana pudding college football and the best brisket I've ever had amazing mac and cheese and the nicest server i've ever had Paulo

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    4 years ago

    Great place! Atmosphere, generous portions. Beef brisket plate was Fantastic!! Clean restroom and restaurant!

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    Food is good, price is bad. Gives implants a chance to feel southern for a price and not deal with locals.

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    Best BBQ in Durham! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great place to bring the family including dogs outside

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    The Original Q Shack - 3 Three Meat Combo Plate with ribs, chicken, and brisket.   IG: Cereus_eats

    The Original Q Shack

    4.1(827 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    This is the way that BBQ should hit!!…read more We stopped in the "Shack" while visiting Durham. Having been huge fans of North Carolina style BBQ, we were not disappointed.My wife and daughter enjoyed the Pork Plate. By for me, I went with the two meat combo with Pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was spot on. It was perfectly smoked and almost melted in my mouth. With a touch of spicy vinegar sauce, I was gone to Carolina in my mind for the rest of the day. The brisket might have been some of the best I've ever had. It had a nice fat layer and was also "melt in your mouth" and juicy. The brisket didn't need any sauce at all. It was that good. The hushpuppies were the star at the table. My family considers themselves to be connoisseurs of hush puppies, and these were ranked in the top five. A respectable ranking from such a discriminating hushpuppy panel. The sides we sampled included collard greens, mac and cheese and BBQ beans. The collards and Mac and cheese were out of this world. I should have ordered a double serving of the collards. However, the beans were a huge disappointment. They were more like a bowl of sub-par chili than BBQ beans. If we return, they will not be selected. A great BBQ spot when you are in Durham. Highly recommend you stop by, if only to taste the brisket!

    First time going yesterday. I wasn't sure what to expect. I wanted authentically good NC bbq. There…read morewas a short line that moved quickly. We had a rather large order so it did take maybe 15 minutes to prepare 4 dishes. We got a half chicken with fries, smash burger with fries, brisket & chicken combo with fries, and a large size ribs, potato salad, and collard greens. I figured if they could get the potato salad right then that would tell me all that I needed to know. NAILED IT! Ribs so tender, can be pulled apart with your fingers. Burger so juicy and delicious. Get the chicken, because you'll regret it if you don't. The collards was the only thing that didn't hit. It was cooked a bit under and needed more flavoring. I can't wait to return when I pass through the next time. Bravo!

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    The Original Q Shack - Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.

    Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.

    The Original Q Shack - Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.

    Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.

    The Original Q Shack - Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.

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    Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.

    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar - Waffle Bites, Cheesey Grits

    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

    4.0(720 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    I love this place for consistently tasty food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every visit feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you can walk in anytime and know you're going to have a good experience. If you're looking for recommendations, the wings are a must‑try, and pairing them with a Bloody Mary never disappoints.

    So I asked yelp to recommend a place for a birthday dinner. This was the first on the list. So…read moresince I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday to the place I originally wanted to go, we decided to come here. There is plenty of parking on the backside of the building, paid parking out front, and be careful not to park in the apartment spaces on the side...they sounded pretty serious about towing. I had made a reservation but it was probably unnecessary as it was pretty empty when we arrived (it was about 5pm on a Saturday.) The waitress brought a bottle of water to the table and took our drink order. And I know that this place is literally call it's a Southern thing but can I mention how much I dislike drinking out of mason jars? I ordered the chicken n biscuits, my husband got the country hamburger steak plate, my BiL got wings, and my SiL got the crabcakes. We also orders charred jalapeno & sweet corn hushpuppies and frickles as an appetizer. I was VERY excited about my food. Y'all...the only thing that impressed me were the Frickles. Everything else was distinctly underwhelming. I also ordered Blackberry Betta Have My Money which was not that great. My SiL ordered a espresso martini that they said didn't come from a mix but she said it tasted like it was. The bathrooms were very clean. The decor and the vibe were great. Cute even. I really enjoyed that part of it. After dropping off our food, we never saw our waitress again unless we flagged her down for drink refills. It was especially frustrating since there was automatic gratuity added. And since the place wasn't that busy, it felt like she didn't feel the need to earn her automatic tip. Overall I was disappointed in my birthday dinner. I won't be coming back here.

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    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar - Fried Green Tomatoes

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    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar - Dinner menu

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    Dampf Good BBQ - Texas trinity

    Dampf Good BBQ

    4.7(137 reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    Dampf good bbq indeed.One of the best briskets and spare ribs we've had out of Texas. Can't believe…read morewe waited so long to try it! Mac and cheese was baller too. So was the creamed corn! My 9 month old went to town on the brisket (her first exposure) we have now set her standards high! There's ample benches under a covered structure, with fans to beat the heat! They also have a nice set up for the line/ wait with some foldable chairs. Very considerate! We went at an odd time on a weekday so wasn't as crowded ! Will definitely be back, excited to try the other items on the menu.

    For Mother's Day, my husband preordered 4 lbs of smoked brisket. My husband makes the BEST smoked…read morebrisket so I was a bit skeptical ,,, but Dampf, this brisket is truly the best we've ever had. We love bbq and I'm pretty sure we've had brisket from every bbq restaurant and shack in all of Wake county. This is THE best!! My husband says that the secret to this place is pre-ordering the day before. He's been there twice to find them sold out of brisket. The last time he went, he ended up with a bacon brisket sandwich. I only got a bite and it was soo good!! If you go on to their website, they have a cool story, too. They provide more than just great food but share a strong message of faith. Oh yeah, they got recommended by the Michelin Guide! https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/north-carolina/cary_2986745/restaurant/dampf-good-bbq

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    Dampf Good BBQ - So tasty.

    So tasty.

    Dampf Good BBQ - BBQ sandwich with loaded mashed potato salad

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