Been there once. Got the brisket. It was good but a little dry. Fact is, I haven't found any BBQ in Gastonia. And yes I like brisket. Been to BBQ PIT that place is a joke. What I really love about this place is you can see that it's family owned and just the essence of southern hospitality. I wish it was closer to downtown. read more

We got carry out so I can't speak to ambiance. The service was very kind and helpful as it was our first time ordering from there and we went in the wrong doors. The staff kindly walked us to the area we needed and made sure we were taken care of well. The food was delicious. We are a bit picky on our BBQ and it was all very good, including the sauce. (Our only negative would be the roll which was something between a biscuit a dinner role and some cornbread. Odd and rather heavy.) We will be back! read more

We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday night and it was an hour wait. It was with the wait. Service was friendly and fast once we ordered. I had the pulled chicken sandwich, cole slaw, and beef stew. The original bbq sauce was delicious. Definitely a must visit. We will be back! read more

Best BBQ we have found. All BBQ sauces are very flavorful. We have only had catering or take out never dined in. Family voted pork and brisket above the chicken, but all have nice smoked flavor. All was moist and delish! The coleslaw, okra, Mac and cheese , and potato salad were all good. The fries are fresh cut and lovely. The apple cake took the win over the peach cobbler for most of the crowd, but nothing went to waste just to waist read more

After a long week in quarantine, I was craving bbq. Thankfully, RayNathan's was nearby and available for takeout. I very much enjoyed their brisket and pork. But the thing is enjoyed the absolute most from them was their banana pudding. Bonus points for banana pudding being available as a side option! read more

Ray Nathan’s - Steven's Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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I use to always get their ribs and they were always consistently good but lately the ribs are burnt and over cooked. So disappointed , even my kids complained and they never do. Although they love the mac and cheese I dont think we will be buying at Ray Nathan's anymore. 3 strikes your out. Picture attached as i speak the truth i really hope things get better read more

YUM!!! I think grandma and auntie are cooking in the back!! Collards, peach cobbler, Mac and cheese...YES!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and menu is delicious! We love coming here when family is getting together,

Pure deliciousness! The food did not disappoint. My favorite was definitely the apple cake. Although, it may have been nice to have some ice cream and the apple cake warmed, but I didn't see that as an option. All sides and meats were perfectly seasoned and prepared. read more

OMG! Best BBQ around. Jalapeño cheese grits are great! I'm picky about bbq beans but these are always on point. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Service always good. read more

Good BBQ. Worth the visit. Would definitely go back. Banana pudding was superb as well.

My in-laws looove this BBQ. We consider ourselves BBQ aficionados, having grown up in the BBQ strip of North Carolina. My brother roasts hogs, and my whole family smokes butts on smokers and grills. Ray Nathan's knocks it out of the park. The homemade sides are everything!! One could just eat sides and leave there wishing you had another stomach for the next plate. Our group of six went gaga over the fresh cut French fries. Collards, okra, Mexican street corn, mac and cheese, were all on our table. The slaw was deemed "ok" but not the best ever. My daughter had peach cobbler and announced it was the very best she ever had with tender dumpling like crust and what seemed to be fresh peaches. There are a variety of sauces on the table which is especially welcome because people are entrenched in the Carolinas...sweet vs vinegar vs mustard vs hot. Everybody got what they wanted. The table ordered chopped pork, brisket dip, and smoked wings. It was all delicious, and our next visit to the area will absolutely include a stop at Ray Nathan's. read more

Everything was literally perfect !! From the staff to the amazingly delicious food !! The place was very clean and there was absolutely no long wait whatsoever! I'm very picky when it comes to food and it's very rare that I go to a food establishment and LOVE everything I order !! I can't emphasize it enough how much I enjoyed this place ! 5 stars is underrated, this place is definitely the best place when it comes to BBQ food! I definitely will be returning Ray Nathan's when I visit NC! read more

Ray Nathan’s - Chopped Chicken with BBQ sauce, Collard Greens, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese and butter roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Honestly, I'd give it 10 stars if I could! Literally in awe of how absolutely AMAZING. Everything is... from the moment I walked in amazing service, the food was to die for... the desserts, speechless.... By far the BEST bbq I've ever had.... I'm from Cali but best believe this will be on my "must visit" list every time I visit NC... amazing experience! Don't walk, RUN to Ray Nathan's!!! read more

My wife and I ordered brisket with different sides. The sides were average with no complaints. The brisket was very dry and almost room temperature to the point that we didn't finish it. Service was on point read more

Great barbecue. Had the brisket and it was delicious. My wife had the chicken and it was also very good. I would highly recommend it.

Small town feeling, big town flavor! Best smiles from the moment you walk in and everyone makes you feel at home! read more

Ray Nathan’s - Best seating! Table full of the best food! Family time! - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Great food and atmosphere! Found this place on Yelp and was pleasantly surprised by how kind and attentive the staff was. The severs were so nice and it seems like it's a family environment there. The biscuits are soo good. Apparently the menu is comprised of employee recipes! How cool is that? Even the owner came out and chatted with us. When he found out it was our first time visiting he rushed off to bring us banana pudding to try. He was very proud to share that it's made from scratch daily. I've already recommended this place to family and friends and we will definitely return. read more

I really enjoyed this place. The portions are grand. The meats are cooked very well tender for sure. The different sauces are cool to try. I preferred the vinegar based sauce. read more

Ray Nathan’s - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Great food! Very delicious bbq pork and brisket. Try either with their several options of sauces at each table. Sides are awesome as well. Have been there several times and every time the service has been good. I'm told the banana pudding is great too. read more

Definitely recommend this gem. They have amazing Bbq, amazing sides to go along. I've been coming many times and trying all the sides-does not disappoint. If you love good, tender meat-this place is for you! read more

Simply outstanding. My wife and I came here for lunch on a Friday right when they opened. The space is really cool and well laid out. From the moment you pull up, you know they mean business. Really love all the barn wood, exposed brick walls and those brick tile floors totally remind me of my mother's porch. We got a bit of the background story from our waitress Dawn. Two families who love to cook got together and brought their recipes to the public. Yes, some of the moms and grandmas still come and cook in the kitchen. First order then take a seat. Hand off your ticket to get your drinks and food. I like the tipping policy here - where you add the tip at the table after your meal instead of feeling pressured to tip at the register regardless of your anticipated service. Being indecisive we ordered a two meat platter of Brisket and BBQ and added chopped chicken to it. Everything was delicious! Everything! The Brisket was a standout with that beautiful caramelized bark. The Sauces - all made in house - The Sun Drop and Spicy Vinegar are life changers. The sides - to die for Mac and Cheese - awesome Collard Greens - sweet and savory Street Corn and that roll, oh that roll - so light airy and packed with flavor. When we asked Dawn what made the rolls taste so different she went to the kitchen , asked and came back to us with a breakdown of the ingredients. Pretty cool! The answer is Mayonnaise by the way - totally gives them this light fluffy unique texture. Not only is the food great here but they really know how to treat people. One of the owners, Thomas came over to the table to check on us and see how we liked everything. The answer of course was a resounding "Yes!". He noticed we didn't try anything sweet and brought us some homemade Peach Cobbler. Wow! Holy expletive! Warm and soft with a little tang from the peaches. Like baby food for grown ups! I ate every last molecule! Thanks to Thomas and Dawn for taking such great care of us!!! read more

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When I walked in I was greeted with what seemed to be a manger or owner. It was my first time and I had family in town from the north. He explained the menu and how you can seat yourself and the waitress will bring your food and drink to your table. Very clean and friendly environment! Food was great! It's hard to decide because everything is so good. The sauces were conveniently located on the table along with a full roll of paper towels. I especially enjoyed all there sauces with the house sauce sun drop as my favorite! read more

Ray Nathan’s - Sauces on table. More if you ask like Texas Pete. - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Fantastic food has a little bit of everything. Pork BBQ chicken BBQ and even what i hear some of the best burgers around. And if not a mest eater thats ok awesome banana pudding sweet potatoes, greens beans, fries, orka, and even corn on the cob. So much more. Have weekly specials on Friday and lunch specials. Finally got to have a glass of sweet tea/ gaston county sun drop/ cheerwine. Stop in and see them today they will make you feel like family read more

Food is decent Prices are very very high $50 for no reason spent on 2 people Service is confusing because you have to go to a counter in order like a fast food restaurant while you're in a sit down restaurant so it's very confusing if you've never been there and the menu is not easy to read The atmosphere, and the scenery and surroundings are decent, it looks like you are in a warehouse barn, but it's at least put together read more

Summer our server and TB were outstanding! Actually EVERYONE was super friendly! It made our first time eating here a great experience along with the delicious food! We had the Brisket Dip Sandwich and TB's Po'Boy Sandwich. I would definitely return. read more

Ray Nathan’s - Brisket Dip Sandwich and TB's PO'BOY SANDWICH! - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

This place didn't look to inviting when we rolled up but we were pleasantly surprised when we tasted the food. We had ribs, sausage, mac n cheese ( just ok) collards and chicken and everything was good. You order at the counter when you walk in and you seat yourself. they have both picnic tables and regular tables. Don't be fooled by the appearance of a lack space to sit in the front. I wish I would have known about the seating space in the "back" because I would sat there but it was my first time so I'll know better next time. read more

If you want excellent barbecue, and a great atmosphere and plenty of room, this is the place to be

Best barbecue I've ever had. The sauces are great. Most barbecue places have a few sauces that resemble Kentucky, Nashville, etc. I like how the sauces they have in the table cater to a wide variety of palettes. They have a vinegar based sauce, spicy chipotle, standard tomato based barbecue sauce and a signature sweet and tangy sauce. I ordered the smoked wings just plain so I could try all the sauces, and I would have had it without sauce. The fried okra was fantastic, the coleslaw was creamy and rich, and the jalapeño grits were out of this world. It's worth the trip. read more

I thought the food was just ok. The sides, in my opinion were actually better than the meat which was served at room temperature. I know everyone raves about this place but I'm just not feeling it. I am also not a fan of any of their sauces with maybe the exception of the vinegar sauce. I detest mustard flavor in bbq sauce and that is the base of the sun drop sauce which is way too mustardy and sweet for my liking. I do not however think the lack of my business will do them any harm though because they have a ton of loyal customers, and do exceptionally well for only being open 3 days a week. Worth a try for those less picky about their BBQ than me.... read more

Ray Nathan’s - Brisket, ribs, mac n cheese, potato salad and roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Food is excellent ! Service is fantastic not to mention the owners really care every time we have been here they come by to check on you to make sure everything is ok . Check out their Sunday specials they always have something special that's not on the regular menu. You definitely get what you pay for and some . read more

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Excellent food and service! Favorite place for lunch and dinner! No hesitation when asked where I want to eat... this place is always @ the top of my list. read more

Ray Nathan’s - Brisket, greens, street style corn, and peach cobbler with ice cream. - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Found this on a Yelp search driving from Charlotte to Greenville, SC. Nice spot not TOO far off I-85. Had Stephen's brisket sandwich. Excellent brisket with melted Pepperjack cheese and enough butter in the toasted bread to make your Grandmother blush. Fantastic!! Beans and Potato Salad sides. Really really good! Excellent service, highly recommended!! read more

Really good food here. Service was good and quick. I had Stephen's Brisket Sandwich (with ghost pepper cheese and pickled cherry pepper white sauce), side of ribs (with a Sundrop bbq glaze), and fries. We'll definitely return. read more

Ray Nathan’s - Stephen's Brisket Sandwich (w/ ghost pepper cheese and pickled cherry pepper white sauce), side of ribs (w/ a Sundrop bbq glaze), & fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

We love love love Ray Nathan's! Everything here is delicious. The chopped pork to the jalapeño cheese grits. The homemade rolls and sauces, yum! The service is always nice and quick with a fun and spacious environment! 10/10 recommend! read more

The food was delicious! Service was amazing. Since it was our first time there the host told us all about how to order and what to expect while dining. I will be returning. read more

The food and service is best around. Go to bbq and burger restaurant! Brisket and burger best BBQ in Charlotte metro!

I had thee most AAAMMAAZING! Experience here! It was my first time! from Payton at the counter to MC & Ashley at the table it was PURE DIAMOND WHITE GLOVE SERVICE! Very attentive and they were spot on with how I wanted my order I swear it felt like the Chick-Fil-A of BBQ ....and the Fooooddd OMG! You can taste the LOVE!! In every bite of those homemade recipe's... this place sets the Standard on what a Southern BBQ Kitchen should be! Meeting Thomas one of the owners was also a plus seeing him go around the room greeting and making sure everyone was having a good time read more

New to the area and trying different restaurants, this one will be on the once a week list. The service and food was excellent, can't wait to go back next week. read more

Brisket is delicious and so are the cornbread muffins! Actually, everything my family has tried they have enjoyed