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    BBQ King

    3.8 (116 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Smoked chicken wing plate

    BBQ is a STAPLE in the Lincoln/Gaston county area. Growing up we'd go to BBQ king often but didn't think much of it as a kid. Haven't been in a couple years just because I'm hardly on this side of town but picked up Togo tonight on the way to a ballgame.. and OH MY GAHHHH.. just told my husband we'll be back probably weekly on the way to our kid's games now. I called it in on the way and it was ready within 10 minutes. The wings were AMAZING!! smoked to perfection, crispy skin, juicy inside. Dipped in the classic bbq sauce was to die for.. I'm not a huge fry person but these were great! And the SLAW, uhhh mazing...

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    K D.

    Ordered the BBQ plate, got fries, hush puppies, and baked beans. The fries was alright everything else was extremely good! Would recommend giving it a try.

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    Tim K.

    Not the best BBQ I've ever had. Not the worst BBQ I've ever had. Middle of the road. Not over whelming but, certainly not underwhelming. I did choose this restaurant upon the recommendation of a colleague who said it was the best BBQ in town. I love his enthusiasm, but I would tend to say that this was just OK. I did call for a pick up order and the woman I spoke to on the phone was super friendly and helpful. I put my dinner recommendation in her hands and she suggested the platter. The bladder comes with pulled pork and three choices and sides. I chose a coleslaw, green beans, and onion rings (of which she highly recommended). The pulled pork was plentiful and juicy. The sides of sauce they give you add a nice touch of sweetness and BBQ twain. The green beans were good, the only rings were very good, but the coleslaw left a lot to be desired. Not only was the coleslaw very limited in its portion size but it had very little flavor. I did ask about the sweet tea. She raved about it. A good call on her part. It was terrific.

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    Bill W.

    When my Mother was alive and was a resident at an Assisted Living Center in Lincolnton, my Sister Martha would take her out for Lunch several times a month. BBQ King was one of her favorites. Her favorite menu item was Sliced BBQ with a Lexington Style Sauce. Personally I prefer Chopped BBQ with the Eastern NC Pepper Vinegar Style myself. Several of my friends love BBQ King as well and I think I went one time maybe 40 years ago. The have been around since 1971. All of the meat is smoked on site starting in the very early morning and everything is prepared on site. A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I drove over for Saturday Lunch. It's a through back to an earlier time for BBQ Houses but it's a nice touch. In honor of my Mother, I ordered the Sliced BBQ Plate with the Lexington Sauce and a side of Red Slaw and Onion Rings. My wife ordered the Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich with a side of French Fries. The BBQ was good but in the end, next time I'm going back to my Chopped BBQ with Pepper Vinegar Sauce. This is a taste I acquired when I was in College back in 1960's in Eastern NC. My wife loved her Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich and the Fries were good as well. Note that this is one of the places that does not accept plastic. Cash Only but they do have an ATM on premise. Fortunately I had cash on me where I did not have to bother with the ATM but just so you know, Cash only but they do take checks. Only other place I know that operates with this business model is Randy's BBQ in Troutman and Statesville. Will be back and give it another try later this year when it warms up and then I can sample the Chopped BBQ

    I stop here only for the burgers and onion rings! Really really good!
    Lori H.

    I am not a fan of their BBQ. I think for me its a pork shoulder vs butt thing. IMO, a butt makes way better pulled pork. That being said, they have some really really good hand pattied burgers and some great onion rings and for those two items, I will definitely return again and again. So four stars for the burgers and onion rings only.

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    Grant H.

    Stop 15/20 on the NC BBQ trail for us. This was a good stop in Lincolnton. Walking in, there was a big crowd and you order your food then wait for your number to be called out. The meal was very tasty (what you see in the picture is 2 plates combined to one tray). The tray comes with 3 sides, which is unnecessary for the portion size. The bbq was very good. Chopped well, wish we had some more sauce then our little holders but it's a pandemic. Hopefully table condiments return soon. The onion rings were amazing according to my fiancé. We both enjoyed the hush puppies. I found the green beans and Mac and cheese average. One heads up, if you want water, it's out of a sink. No water from the vending machines in the dining area. We enjoyed the place, but not sure we'll make a special trip for it again.

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    Thank you so much Brandi! Yes couldn’t agree more!

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    Thanks Jake!

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    3 months ago

    Delicious food! I love the poor girl with ketchup, pickles, mayo and slaw. They holler but it's for the good food!!

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    Thanks so much Chrissy! Hollerin since 1971!

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    4 months ago

    Best burgers, poor boys and bbq around. Been eating here for years. It's a Lincolnton landmark and institution.

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    Thank you Kathy!

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    1 year ago

    Everything is great good food and excellent service. Everything runs smoothly. The food is always hot and fresh.

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious always. Noisy how they shout out orders but part of the atmosphere. Have eaten here for over 40 years. Wonderful.

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    Thank you for your kind words!

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    2 years ago

    My go to spot for bbq and a good ole cheese king. Always have had a good experience at BBQ King.

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    2 years ago

    Great food. Onion rings are usually a little soggy but other than that everything is good.

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    3 years ago

    Very solid typical NC bbq. I'd have again but not a five compared to Lexington.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and quick service. Barbecue and burgers. The onion rings are amazing. Been eating here for years.

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    4 years ago

    Very friendly & helpful staff. Good selection on the menu. Delicious food. Clean interior. Come get some!

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    5 years ago

    Carolina BBQ sauce? More like a cup of vinegar I've lived in NC my whole life and that's not Carolina BBQ sauce.

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