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    City Barbeque

    3.8 (342 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Melly M.

    I dined in at City Barbeque about two weeks ago with my family and overall it was just okay for me. I ordered the leg quarter, ribs, mac and cheese, collard greens, bread, and banana pudding. The staff at the front were friendly and the restaurant itself seemed clean from what I could see. The sweet sauce was actually pretty good. The regular sauce was just okay. The food overall was very mid for me. The ribs had decent flavor but there wasn't much meat on them and they were just tender, not really the kind that fall off the bone. The leg quarter was juicy but kind of bland and definitely needed sauce to bring it to life. The mac and cheese was mostly cheese with very little pasta. The collard greens had way too much vinegar for my taste. The bread was soft but dry at the same time and didn't really feel like anything special. The banana pudding was decent, probably one of the better things I had that day. My main issue overall is the value. For the price, the portions just don't really match what you're paying. It felt a little underwhelming for what it is. Overall, it's not terrible food, it just didn't impress me and I probably wouldn't go back often.

    Mary T.

    I'm leaving 5 stars not only for the delicious barbecue but also for the amazing customer service from the team on shift at 5pm Sunday (9/21). I had placed a very large order two hours prior, but they ran out of ribs :(. The staff immediately stepped up--offering me either a refund or comparable substitutes, which I went with because I needed to feed an army. Truly appreciated it! I picked up the order and set up a whole spread, and it turned out to be a fan favorite! Everything was flavorful, generous, and served with care. The way the team handled the situation made all the difference, and I'll definitely be ordering again.

    Joel J.

    The service here was nice. The cashier was friendly and attentive while we ordered and so was the person who gave us our food. The place isn't too loud which allows you to have a nice conversation with the person across from you without having to yell. As for the food, it could he better. We ordered the beef brisket and felt it was missing something. It wasn't the worst sandwich but it did seem a little bit dry. We did love the mac and cheese though, and could definitely return for it. The place could also use some cleaning up, as the floors were dirt and some tables were sticky. I do think the place has potential and could definitely shine with a little work.

    Beef Brisket Sandwich with 3-Cheese Baked Mac
    Chris G.

    The restaurant is very nice on the inside, set up like other bbq restaurants where you order and then pick up at the counter before sitting in the dining room. The service is good, no issues with the ordering or pickup process. The food was ok. The brisket sandwich was good together with some added bbq sauce but a little messy and when I ate a piece of brisket by itself, it was extremely dry and hard to swallow. The Mac and cheese was a little dry as well. I know it was likely baked but there was zero creaminess to it. Overall not horrible, I'll try it again and get something different but not overly impressed with what I got today.

    Leo II ..

    I was surprised it was actually good. The greens and I think I got some good type of trio. I will go back.

    Smoked Turkey, 3-Cheese Baked Mac & Hush Puppy
    Britt J.

    Ordered via ubereats and my food arrived warm & fresh. I enjoyed the smoke turkey as it was seasoned well and to my surprise the Mac & Cheese wasn't bad. Didn't like the hush puppies at all- too greasy.

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    Charles T.

    Went there at 6pm on Mon 4/14 and it was not busy. They had plenty of people working, but they were all doing as little as possible. There was a girl with a weird purple/red colored hair color fixing the food. She was speaking loudly and throwing around F Bombs, about 4 times in less than a minute. She was telling a story to what looked like a manager in a red shirt, and he didn't tell her to watch her month. Then he dropped a F Bomb too before they stopped. They were not fighting, just didn't care. The place was a complete mess with no one paying any attention to cleaning it. Please see pics. The guy in the red shirt left at 7:10pm without cleaning anything nor giving any instruction to anyone else to clean up. Maybe he wasn't a manager, don't know for sure. I won't come back to this store but maybe not to City BBQ at all anywhere because it was so gross.

    Kala P.

    This is a nice spot for all of your BBQ taste. I was able to get a $5 coupon off. I suggest you check the website first to see if you can get any amount off of your bill. I highly recommend if you are in the Garner, NC area and there are other locations around North Carolina. Perfect Option for every type of meat eater! I loved that they identify what item have pork in it, as I don't eat pork and it is commonly cooked in staples. There's a deal on Ribs on Tuesdays. Convenience: I stopped to get fuel during my travel on the road and stumbled across City Barbecue. It is conveniently located in a mall center where there is a SHEETZ gas station and other shops. I was traveling off of I-95, so it was a 30 minute ride, but it is near I-40. Environment: There is inside and outside seating. I chose to seat outside and it was nice plus the weather was beautiful and it was during the sun setting. Quality: I tried the Brisket Chili, Fried Okra, Fries, Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Breast Sandwich, Baked Beans with Brisket and Peach Cobbler Brisket Chili: Never had before and loved it! 10/10 Fried Okra: Could have been fried harder, but it still satisfied the taste 9/10 Fries: Well-Seasoned 10/10 Pulled Chicken Sandwich: Well Seasoned, Moist- Melts in Your Mouth 10/10 (My Favorite) Turkey Breast Sandwich: Good flavor, but a bit dry the unfortunate dilemma of white meat it is easy to dry out 7/10 Baked Beans with Brisket: I loved that it included beef versus the traditional option pork 10/10 Peach Cobbler: Crust perfect, peaches well-baked 10/10 Price: I paid $28 dollars for two people. It was reasonably priced for BBQ.

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    LaWanda M.

    I was in the area yesterday for an event and we decided to have City Barbeque for dinner. I ordered the 3 meats- brisket which had no flavor at all, sausage , and smoked turkey- which was very tasty. Oh and the Mac n cheese was also tasty. The employees were pretty nice and the restaurant appeared to be clean. All and all I probably wouldn't visit again if I'm ever in Raleigh.

    Smoked Sausage and 3-Cheese Baked Mac
    fdrobe1

    $50 order and half was sub par. The smoked sausage was room temperature and hard. The Mac and cheese was dry and old. Chicken strips dry and old. To be completely honest i think I was served day old prepared food. Not acceptable

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    Always good food and the Mac and cheese is the best. I like the banana pudding when I have time

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    Great food. Good portions. Friendly staff. Ambience was great. Family atmosphere. Had the pulled pork - delicious!!!

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    No bad. Delicious bbq, fair price and great sauces. A home run!! A must try if you're a bbq lover.

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    Brisket was as dry as sand and tough as leather. Fries were soggy and like warm, had obviously been reheated.

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    Food was fresh and fries were hot and service was great. Resturant was clean. Grey jobs thanks

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    The atmosphere that greeted us was welcoming and the seating comfortable. The restrooms were clean…read morebut located down a narrow hall very close to the busy kitchen which can be challenging for disabled patrons. Our server, David C., was personable, attentive and professional. He more than met our expectations. One of the things I was looking forward to while visiting Raleigh was experiencing North Carolina pulled pork in its place of origin. I was NOT disappointed. Fantastic flavor! I opted to used the Eastern NC sauce and WOW! I had to buy a bottle. I had the Brunswick Stew and it was loaded with savory deliciousness. We ordered a skillet of seasonal cornbread which, during our visit, was "honey" flavor. It wasn't what we expected and seemed to be overcooked. The staff graciously took it back and removed it from our bill without fuss. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits were complimentary. My only suggestion is that they offer regular cornbread year round. There isn't anything better with the stew than some good old cornbread. Now for my favorite part, dessert. Aunt Hattie's Double Chocolate Cake was absolutely the BEST chocolate cake I have ever eaten. Believe me when I tell you I have eaten my fair share of chocolate cakes in my lifetime. I would be a frequent customer if we lived closer!!!

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