Super tasty BBQ spot! I appreciate the option of family pack deals for a reasonable price and the food quality being amazing. The ribs were very tender and feel off the bone good. The sides of cornbread and coleslaw offered a good crunch to the heavy set meats. We called our order in and the worker was very kind and accommodating. I will definitely recommend checking out Carolina Kitchen, there's plenty of food options to choose from! read more

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The best bbq in sparks. Went because close to my job. Now we go when we can some yummy BBQ read more

If you're looking for real Southern, vinegar-forward BBQ sauce -- stop scrolling. Carolina's BBQ is it. Not all BBQ is created equal. Texas is different. Kansas City is different. This place? Strictly Southern -- and they don't apologize for it. The ribs are slow-cooked, juicy, and tender without losing their integrity. And yes, the sauce lineup is front and center so you can baptize your plate however you see fit. Vinegar tang? Sweet heat? Go to town. The smoked chicken is tender and absolutely worth the wait. No shortcuts here. Now let's talk about the combo plate -- because if you haven't ordered it, have you even lived? For an almost suspiciously reasonable price, you get ribs, smoked chicken, two sides, and cornbread. Two sides. My go-to? Collard greens and sausage with beans. Both slow-cooked, deeply seasoned, and always hiding a little surprise bite of goodness. And I don't leave without peach cobbler. I simply don't. read more

We recently had Carolina's cater our 30th anniversary of about 25 people. The party was on a Sunday so they were not able to provide the food on that day since they were closed, however, they were very accommodating with providing food the day before with detailed instructions on how to reheat it. The food was amazing! We ordered ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, hot links, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, beans, and cornbread along with three different sauces and chaffing dishes to serve the food. Unfortunately, I was so busy during the party I did not get any pictures of the food, but the guests were very happy with the food and we were impressed with the amount of food for the price. We tried to order at another local barbecue company and they wanted twice as much for less food. We will definitely be going back to Carolina's. read more

​After hearing several locals rave about Caroline's Kitchen and Barbecue, my family and I finally decided to see if the hype was real. As soon as we walked in, the family-style seating made us feel right at home--which was a huge plus for our group, including three growing young men with serious appetites. ​Being a country boy with a deep appreciation for savory comfort food, I went straight for the Carolina Sampler Platter. For $17.99, the value is unbeatable: 3 wings, two ribs, a half portion of catfish, two homemade chicken strips, and a literal mountain of fries. I also couldn't resist adding the fried okra and hushpuppies to the table. ​The food was outstanding. The smoked ribs were succulent and fell right off the bone, and the cornmeal batter on the catfish was so crisp it reminded me of my Southern Louisiana grandmother's cooking. Having a variety of sauces--like the Moonshine, Spicy, and Hot and Honey--was the icing on the cake. I left with a full stomach and plenty of leftovers. If you're looking for authentic southern comfort, this is a local gem you can't miss! read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Fried Okra, Fried Hushpuppies with Cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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We have been to Carolina bbq on so many occasions I can't even keep track. Recently tried the fried catfish as well as the pulled pork sandwich. Everything is made to order, so there is a little bit of a wait, but food is brought right out to you. Fish was light and crispy served with tartar sauce. You get to choose what type of sauce you want for the sandwich. There are no bad choices here when it comes to sauces! For the sides, recommend the collards and the tater tots. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Pulled Pork Sandwich with tots, chip, and coleslaw. Fried Catfish with collards, krinkle fries, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

If you're into real, smoky barbecue with that classic vinegar-based kick, Carolina Barbeque absolutely delivers. The meats were cooked right and had that deep, smoky flavor. The dining area is spacious and comfortable, which makes it easy to enjoy your meal without feeling cramped. The staff was genuinely nice and helpful. If you appreciate tangy, vinegar-forward sauces and solid barbecue done the right way, Carolina Barbeque is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Hadn't been here in a while but I always remember really liking their ribs and they did not disappoint. Best ribs in Reno/ Sparks, so good that BBQ sauce is totally unnecessary , the dry rub and beautiful smoke ring are sooo tasty!! We had two sides chili and potato salad , chili was tasty, potato salad was a little sweet for my taste but not bad. Service was very good, nice folks down there, not much in the way of atmosphere but i kind of like the simplicity because it reminds me of my youth when most restaurants didn't have 10 tvs in them and you were going there to eat, not to be entertained . In conclusion , i'm giving 5 stars for Carolina as a killer ribs destination, their sausages are also really good , none of the other BBQ joints in the area can touch these ribs , so if you love ribs ..... this is the spot!! Cheers!! read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Ribs , chili and tater salad!! - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Unfortunately, this place was a letdown. I'll start with the good. The restaurant itself is very comforting and relaxing. I did enjoy the atmosphere dining here. The staff were also friendly and welcoming and asked if we needed any help navigating the menu. The side dishes (fixins) were all very good as well. Beans, Mac, Coleslaw, and Potato Salad were all generous portions and tasted good. I believe that's where the good ends. All the meats missed the mark. The bbq chicken and ribs were both dry, they had barely any juice/meat left in them. The chicken leg was almost as small as a wing, I ate it in two bites. The brisket was very fatty, there was a large piece of flubber hanging off one of the slices. The cornbread was SO dry and tasteless. Even more disappointing, the sweet tea and lemonade were both tasteless and watery. A 2 meat 2 sides plate ran me $27 after a drink and tip. If you never try you'll never know I guess. Would not recommend this spot. read more

Another amazing trip. We have only eaten the catfish and brisket. On this trip, hubby ordered his usual of fried catfish with fried okra and potato salad. I opted to try the Carolina sampler. It had 1/2 a catfish filet 2 smoked ribs (OMG fall off the bone tender) 3 dry rubbed fried chicken wings (crispy and delicious) 2 huge hand breaded chicken tenders (They are amazing) I opted for potato salad instead of the French fries. Staff here are wonderful, it's always packed with customers. We literally had to park at the end of the street that it's located on as they were so busy. The food comes out hot and fresh and plentiful. GoGetYouSome read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Carolina sampler. This was so so good. I got 3 meals from it - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

So we heard about this place and wanted to try it out glad we did. The parking lot is little small. Slowly starting to warm.But the food is so big! It's kinda like a dinning hall. You order at the window and they bring it out to you. They have sodas and beer and wine in cans. The food was so delicious you can taste the in the meats and the beans and coleslaw is so yummy. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place. Cheers read more

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Favorite lunch spot in Sparks. Always great service and awesome food! Old school southern bbq vibe. read more

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Consistently one of the best chicken sandwiches in Reno! I usually get the Korean and it's 1000% Tots are good, but the old barrel style were a gift from the heavens. I know it's the same seasoning, the old ones just hit better. Staff is always great, dining room is cleaned often. We have always left here very, very happy after a team lunch. read more

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The collard greens whew this southern country boy thought I was at home again in North Carolina . Those were some of the best I have ever ate . Someone's momma stuck her foot in it . Great service friendly. Friendly. Will go back again and again now that I live here and know where I can get Greens . read more

Amazing. Those were some competition ribs, dry rub was perfect and they were bite off the bone ribs. No tough ribs or gristle. Beans were tasty and had pieces of meat in there with a nice kick. Coleslaw was perfection. Cornbread was excellent southern style with a little bit of sugar but not super sweet. Outstanding overall and truly hands down best bbq in Washoe County. Can't wait to go back read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Issa no for me. Let's begin Catfish looks amaze balls and had the perrrrrfect crunch right! Fish was not fresh! Nor was it seasoned! Now it looks seasoned lol yes, but there was zero amount of salt on this fishy fish The rib. Smoked so that's an automatic no for me. It's like there's only smoked here. Adding the sauce made this A LOT BETTER The collards were tolerable. Super duper soft and the flavor was just tolerable The baked beans were disgusting. They tasted like they were seasoned with ketchup and vinegar. Highly upset about that one. Like I threw that completely away Peach cobbler has a lot of dough. Maybe look into adding nutmeg and cinnamon like typical peach cobbler has? Maybe? read more

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We live in northern California but had to travel to the Reno area again this weekend. We were looking forward to having some good BBQ after running our errands. We have been meaning to try Carolina Kitchen for some time and finally did. It was worth the wait. I love brisket and know when I have had good brisket. We were not disappointed. The brisket was flavorful, juicy, and had that perfect "accordion" stretch to it when its done just right. The moonshine BBQ sauce was just great. Sweet, smoky, and complimented the brisket perfectly. It was so good, we took a pound of brisket home. I'm just afraid its not going to last too long. We'll be back next time we're in Reno-Sparks. read more

We had a combo and the Dixie dog. Dixie dog is a hot link with brisket and slaw. My wife had fried catfish and pulled pork. The mac was bland... always a bummer. Always fast and friendly service here from a good crew. We arrived with only a few other tables eating and it shortly filled up. Whenever I'm in the area here for lunch it competes with the other great spots nearby. Thanks Carolina Kitchen! read more

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Everything from the Ribs, pulled pork, coleslaw, sweet tea to the chips and sweet BBQ sauce was absolutely DELICIOUS . I was so wrapped up talking to my daughter about the corn bread and sweet tea to even take photos. But I will definitely be returning! Best BBQ in Reno/Sparks! read more

This place is renowned for its brisket. I have tried it when family members brought it home. I went in for the first time today. The lady got my brisket conbo right, but she messed up my side order of mac and cheese. The wait was short. I got home, and the mac and cheese was not the size I ordered. I ended up with a smaller size of old mac and cheese. It tasted really bad. None of my family liked it, and we couldnt even stomach one bite. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Old thick mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Visited this evening. Food was great & plentiful, as always. The girl that rang us up was nice, but then . . . . I ordered a beer to drink w/dinner. Beer is in a refrigerator that you can access yourself. When I got my meal, I asked for an ice water, and I picked up my beer. She said I had to pay for the beer, accusing me of already taking one. Eventually, she let me have the beer, but obviously still thinks I'm a thief. Why did we tip 20% for someone who doesn't serve to out table, if I can't afford my beverage? If they don't trust customers, they should take the refrigerator to the back. I'm certain they inventory product, and there's a camera in the dining room. I'd appreciate it if they'd review that to see me drink 1 beer with my meal. read more

We enjoyed our lunch so much we will plan to return the next time we are in town. We ordered the ribs. They were so tender and meaty. The bark was done perfectly and the sauce was So yummy we bought 2 bottles to take back to Oregon. Fabulously flavorful greens. And always a plus is hush puppies on the menu. They did not disappoint. read more

We've been wanting to try Carolina Kitchen for months now, and since we were at the vicinity doing errands, well, I'm driving for my husband, as a reward for my labor of love, he treated his meat-lover wife to Carolina Kitchen! It was an old Southern restaurant vibe, and when you are inside you would know that "yes, they are serving good ribs or any grilled meal. I ordered ribs with sides of rice and beans, and Mac and cheese. Since it's dry rub, the skin or top of the meat was a bit hard, but the meat inside was so tender, so it is still a must try. Also, the meat is tasty, there's no need for you to put some bbq sauce. I didn't, but they provided one in case you want to have sauce on your ribs. I do like my rice and beans. I shared my meal with my son, and he ate much of the Mac and cheese, because they tasted better than the other. My husband ordered fish and chips, and oh boy, its batter was so crispy and felt like they use new cooking oil every time. I like the fries too, you can tell that they didn't serve those frozen fries from the grocery. For beverage, we ordered its homemade iced tea and lemonade, they are good. We've been refilling it a few times. They put a world map by the door, and asked you to pin your home country, to see how many diners from other countries who visited the place. I took a photo of the map of my country, the Philippines. I won't be surprised if Filipinos love this restaurant, because we are born meat lovers! I also took a photo of the map of North Korea, because it was interesting that a tourist from a very strict communist country came to visit the place -- or maybe someone pin it just for fun. Anyway, everyone will enjoy the food, whether you are a meatlover or a fish lover, both were great! Next time we dine in, I will try their grilled chicken. read more

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Very good food . I was pleasantly surprised. I will definitely be going again . The catfish was off the hook and the Mac and cheese and greens was too. I'm from the south and this is as close to southern food I have found in Reno . read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Fried Catfish greens and Mac and cheese . The cornbread was under the fish - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

The ladies at work and I decided to get Carolina Kitchen & BBQ for lunch. I got 1/4 brisket combo, my co-workers order the chicken tender combo and a 2-meat combo with ribs and pulled pork. I called up to place our order and informed the gentleman at the restaurant that we will be paying with cash. When I arrived at the restaurant, the place was pretty busy for Thursday afternoon, so I still had to wait for my order. The young lady behind the counter was apologetic for the wait but it was only about 15 minutes, so it wasn't too bad. My co-workers really enjoyed their food although my coworker didn't enjoy her North Carolina habanero bbq sauce because to her it tasted too sweet. While I really enjoyed my moonshine bbq sauce, the potato salad and red beans and rice that was included with my meal. I found the brisket a little dry but I was ecstatic to receive medium four slices. Overall, our dining experience was still positive: our meals were tasty, the price was reasonable and the service good. I brought back menus for the office; so, hopefully, we'll get to do this again. read more

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The chicken wing Nacho was so so good and the price was excellent! Would go again.. and there are allot of places to pick from, so that's saying allot. read more

Food was good but not chart topping. Pulled pork was very dry and even though I got a side of BBQ sauce it was not enough. Good quality pork though. I had the BBQ salad w/pulled pork, not enough pork for the size of salad and price. Onions on salad we're like that for a burger,not diced just big rings. I will make a different choice next time we go. Hubs wanted catfish and that's why we went. What I seriously didn't like is the cheap plastic silverware provided, had to go get 3 different sets as the forks were a total joke, will bring my own next trip. Service was top notch and that makes up for the other disappointments. read more

We just had the chance to try food from Carolina Kitchen's Food Truck at the local beer event. Even with the lines of people, they served us fast and the food was good. They had two of their sandwiches offered at the event: the pulled pork or the brisket with choice of sides. I like the waffle fried and they are so much better that regular ole stick fries and the mac and cheese was really good. We each got a meal and we tried each others food and we found we liked both. The meat was tasty just a little chewy and dry. It was served without the sauce so it may have needed more sauce. We were told before that their restaurant is a great place to eat so now we will have to go in and try some other dishes and report back on Yelp. We often drive by but never at the right time to eat. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Meals from food truck. We were sitting under a red sun cover so food is off color - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Of all the different types of BBQ, brisket ranks toward the bottom of the list. At least until I walked into Carolina Kitchen about ten years ago. I've been fortunate enough to have a career which allows me to travel around the country. I've met lots of fantastic people, seen landscapes which have given me perspective of my place in the greater scheme of things, and, most importantly, I've been able to sample some of the best food in every region -- especially BBQ. Texas beef ribs. St. Louis style. Baby backs. The mustard/vinegar-based sauces of the Carolinas. I love them all. Brisket, though... Brisket was always dry and reminiscent of boot leather. None of this is accurate about the brisket of Carolina Kitchen on Glendale. The meat is juicy, tender, and sports a generous amount of a sweet/salty/smoky rub which forms the perfect bark.. Pair it up with a side of crunchy and tender hush puppies, some golden mustard sauce or maybe the smoky/sweet Moonshine BBQ sauce for a killer meal. The ambiance is textbook Carolina BBQ shack and the staff is warm and friendly. The comforting language of Southern Hospitality is spoken fluently here While the brisket is my favorite item on the menu. Don't miss out on other delectables like the pork ribs, the smoked chicken wing nachos red beans and rice, or the gumbo. Do NOT forget to leave room for bread pudding or pecan pie. One other item I should mention is the seasonal special -- smoked turducken sausage. This is delicious and much easier to get your fix than buying a whole turducken. This is absolutely solid BBQ from Birth Carolina. One bite is all you'll need to fall in love. read more

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Food was good. Not competition-style amazing, but good. It was priced reasonably. The ambiance is a bit dated. The place could use a minor make-over. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and the service was prompt. read more

Food is delicious full of flavor big servings me and my family got the family meal and was more than enough for 4 people. Service was great as well sweet tea is amazing! read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Family meal with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Gave it one final try and this is definitely my last meal here 1/21/25. Its not the same as it used to be and is no longer one of my favorite Bbq places. I bought a 10 rib plate with tater tots and fried okra. I ordered a piece of pecan pie for dessert. Out of the 10 ribs ordered, six tasted and seemed like they were fresh, while four were lukewarm at best and seemed like they were cooked a prior day. I must also add that I was there at 11 o'clock when they opened so none of the food I ordered should've been cold or lukewarm. The fried okra seemed as if it was just microwaved and not fried and the cornbread was cold and overall it was just not an enjoyable experience. Over the past 10+ years that I've been going up there I've had some great meals. I used to always tell people it is my favorite. That's just not the case anymore. I wish them nothing but the best of luck. read more

You can smell the great smoked bbq loveliness from the minute you open your car door in the parking lot. I didn't know what to order, it all sounded so good. It all seemed like potentially too much food for someone dining alone. I settled on the Slaw Dog, with house chips. And a soda. Blast from the past for me, they serve RC Cola! In my opinion much better than Coke or Pepsi. The hot link was obscenely huge! The bun seemed like an afterthought with this 12? Inch hot link, and chili, topped with cabbage slaw. Delicious. This place was busy. And these people knew what to order! There was a baby gnawing on a smoked rib from a pile of the same with Mac n cheese sides. Metal trays of pulled pork and brisket, wafted past me. I cant wait to come back here and try a bit of everything. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Slaw Dog - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

We ordered catering for a birthday party. It was fantastic! The brisket was some of the most tender beef I have ever had. The chicken breast was very flavorful, and the sides were delicious. They were on time and professional when setting up. I feel like the price for delivery catering was competitive. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Brisket, garlic herb chicken, red beans and rice, smoked beans, Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Can't think of a better way to start a relationship with a restaurant than to be blown away by the first item you try. Smoked beef cheek tacos are amazing. The smokiness of the beef is great but not overpowering. Along with the fresh onion and cilantro mix plus the salsa verde, these tacos have wonderful flavor. In addition, the fried taco shell and the cotija cheese bring this up to a next level taco. Carolina BBQ will be visited more frequently and if the rest of the food is like the taco, the visits will be fantastic. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Smoked beef cheek taco - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Over the weekend, I was part of a celebration of life that was catered by Carolina Kitchen. Hats of to Clay and Shere'e on serving up some VERY tasty food. They had an incredibly delicious smoked chicken that's not listed as a food option on here. I could have had a Costco sized chicken from them smoked the way they served it and I would have been happy. Oooooh ...their habañero BBQ sauce was super delicious. As I leave this review, my mouth is watering just thinking of how great it tastes. Thanks for the tasty vittles! read more

Love coming here on Fridays for the Catfish basket, 2 huge pieces of catfish, hush puppies, fries and coleslaw. So good! Enough food for 2 meals. Hubby had the ribs and Cajun sausage with sides red beans and rice and mac n cheese. Sides were good; he especially liked the mac n cheese. He said it had a nice little bite. Not only is the food great but so are the people. Please note: check hours before coming. Tues-Thurs 11 am to 4 pm, Friday 11-7 and Saturday 11-5. Closed on Sunday. Carolina offers catering which I'm considering for our next gathering. Great place! read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Combo plate: ribs, Cajun sausage, mac n cheese, red beans & rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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They have a great food truck that they bring out to events. I recently ate at their food truck and had ordered the pulled pork platter with nac and cheese and fries. Very delicious, although I forgot to take pictures of the food and did not remember until after the food was gone. read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Not a bad thing on the menu! Service is always excellent and fast! Love the laid back vibe. Can never go wrong with good BBQ for lunch during the week! read more

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I come here all the time during the day for lunch to pick up my plate (custom combo of ribs n brisket). One time I ordered two family packs of ribs and brisket for dinner totally around 120$, They forgot my sauce bottle that I paid for. Also, the brisket was super fatty little to no meat. Ribs were dry as well. I've never experienced this during lunch time. Having second thoughts about coming here again after spending a lot for fatty brisket and dry ribs. Service was okay. read more