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    Charlie K's BBQ

    3.8 (124 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Family meal options with sides
    Semra E.

    We came here to pick up BBQ meat to make our own sandwiches & dinners. We got half a pound of pulled pork & brisket with sauce on the side. All I have to say is that this BBQ was exceptional! It was sooooo delicious . We also waited for 2 minutes in total time to get this, so very quick & solid service. This is a pick up only place so there isn't any places to sit down & eat, but they do have some benches to sit at while you wait for your order. Cant wait to have more from here on out next trip to the beach.

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    Jay B.

    This is our 6th time in Bethany beach, but our first time at Charlie K's. We will definitely be coming back on our yearly trip!!! The people at the counter were extremely nice and attentive. The food itself was amazing! The ribs were so tender they fell off the bone, the Mac and cheese was perfectly creamy and the coleslaw had a nice punch from the vinegar. The brisket, pulled pork and cornbread were phenomenal as well. Side note: I always read the Yelp reviews before going somewhere new. Shame on all the people that complained about not being served when it gets really close to closing. Upon arrival, we learned that EVERYTHING is made fresh daily and once they run out of food, that's it! Everything is made fresh and BBQ takes a long time to cook. If they run out of food, it's because everything has been ordered! Love a good family run business, especially when the food is this good.

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    Macy T.

    I only tried the ribs and they were ok. Staff are super nice. Call ahead and have your food ready for pick up. Very convenient location.

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    12 days ago

    Excellent pulled pork and brisket generously portioned and flavorful. Outstanding. Food was ready quickly and the baked beans are delicious.

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    8 months ago

    Healthiest bbq around. No blood sugar response to meets and bbq sauce. The best staff around

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    1 year ago

    Just finished a brisket sandwich, great stuff. Ordered ahead by phone it was ready when I got there.

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    The pulled pork sandwich was one of the best I have ever had it was piled high and delicious barbecue sauce on it I highly recommend it

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    Very expensive for ribs I can't eat because they were too salty. Potato salad was fantastic though.

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    3 years ago

    No frills BBQ joint with consistency. Pulled pork, ribs , brisket, and the dirty Dave are all good . We frequent often .

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    4 years ago

    BEST potato salad!!! Enjoyed our ribs too. Wish they were open on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

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    4 years ago

    Pulled pork was a little dry. Ribs were ok. Barbecue sauce was on the thin side. Cheap

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