Pretty good spot to eat. I went here to eat lunch and they're service was pretty fast, they had a good variety of options, and nice portions. It did get busy during the lunch hour so I'd suggest getting there at around 11:30/11:45. It was a little expensive but considering portions, it was reasonable. I had the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and mac and cheese. I didn't really care for the mac and cheese because it tasted a little like krafts, lacked that home cooked taste like the bbq had. The baked beans were good but a little on the sweet side. I really enjoyed the pulled pork and I loved that they had different options as far as bbq sauce. I will definitely be coming back to try other stuff! read more

Excellent. 1) One of the best BBQ spots in NC. 2) I liked the pulled pork and brisket. 3) Will be back. read more

I gave this place another try after a year. I had the driest most tasteless brisket I have ever had in my life yesterday. It was horrible and not edible.The fried okra was soggy. I wish I could have driven back to receive a refund. I would never ever recommend anyone to eat here. My last complaint a year ago received an invisible gift card. Save yourself the time and money. read more

Very disappointed! I've heard so many great things about this place. After work I decided to stop and grab some bbq for dinner for me and my boyfriend. The young gentleman that waited on me said the Sampler would feed two people. I also ordered a pint of cole slaw and a side of baked beans and got two sides. And as you can see in the photo this is clearly not going to feed us as there was very little meat!! For the $21.00 I spent for this it should have been way better. And the Brisket is super dry!! I'm so disappointed after hearing what a great place this is. read more

City Barbeque - Brisket when I ordered pulled chicken and pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Outstanding bbq. The full cut brisket and Lolos pulled pork are amazing. Fries, and collards are great sides. The triple chocolate cake is incredible. read more

City Barbeque has the best sauces around and their mac n cheese with the bbq or bacon is so yummy. I go for turkey chicken or pork. It is all good. Havent had a bad experience there yet. Plus, if they mess anything up on your order they are very generous with how they fix it for you. Love their customer service!!! read more

A great place to eat chicken is great and the ribs are very tender and the brewed tea is the best i

Great food. Never disappointed. Even during Covid, takeout tasted just as great as dine in.

Wish there was a zero stars!!! Tried the 2 ribs and both were the size of my pinky, overcooked and dried out, unetable! Potato salad batch had WAY too much sugar in it. Cost of these unetable items $11.00. So looking forward to the moist delicious triple chocolate cake and today got a piece that expired 2 days ago {sticker on the bottom} and was dry. Cost $6.00. Also NO bbq sauce for either my ribs or brisket when I usually get a lot. Total for today was over $40.00 for nasty quality EXPENSIVE food. Unexceptable!!! read more

Tried this on a whim last month. My parents dropped by with the family pack and we were thoroughly pleased. She was able to speak with the owner and he explained how everything was made in house. Brisket was yummy! Will definitely dine in sometime and try a few more things from the menu. ------------update: a year later and this is still my go to place for the yummiest food in the area. Everyone that works here just want you to be happy and have a full belly. Love their generosity, smiles and scrumptious homemade bbq and sides. read more

More expensive than expected but definitely a big portion of food! The pulled chicken wasn't very good, didn't have much flavor. Definitely no smokey-ness or sauce. I added some of the mustard based bbq sauce. Brisket was good. I also ordered the vinegar slaw, which was actually mayo based, ha! read more

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Fantastic selection and excellently cooked. I will now stop there every time we go to a concert and will order to go in advance. Good packaging and tasty side dishes. read more

This was my wife's and I visit to any City BBQ. We have tried many of the other BBQ choices in Raleigh and Durham but were never completely satisfied with the BBQ. Some of the BBQ places we visited claimed their meat was smoked when it wasn't, some places their meat was flavorless and some was just plain bad! I am a connoisseur when it comes to BBQ and what I expect of the taste. If a place claims to be smoked onsite and you can't smell it from outside or when you walk in the door I would highly suggest you leave. With that being said our initial experience at this restaurant was OUTSTANDING! Ambience: When you initially walk into this quaint little restaurant you're immediately greeted with the sweet smell of a smoked pit. This is something you should expect from a restaurant claiming to smoke the meat onsite. The inside of the restaurant is a mixture of modern and country. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated with ample seating. It was not overly crowded when we visited and the noise level was low. Staff: The owners and employees of this restaurant were very warm and welcoming. As stated this was our first visit to this restaurant and the cashier present was extremely helpful with explaining the menu and choices. I was unsure about the baked beans and she offered a sample to ensure I would enjoy what I ordered. The kitchen staff were pleasant and everyone seemed to be having a great time. They seemed to have that family feel which is important to any restaurant. The Food: OH the FOOD! The pork was out of this world! The flavor of the pork was a perfect mix of smokey with a slight salty taste. The salt in no way overpowered the smoke taste of the pork. The pork came naked with BBQ choices on the table and at the BBQ bar. The choices would surely please the eastern and western BBQ lovers. To be completely honest I was not expecting this quality of food for a decent price when I initially entered the restaurant. My wife and I will be returning to this restaurant in the near future. We have found our hometown BBQ restaurant. If you are a BBQ lover and actually want BBQ that is actually smoked and has exquisite flavor then I would highly recommend City BBQ. Though this restaurant is a "chain" the flavor, ambience and staff make you feel more at home. You're in for a real treat if you venture into this restaurant. You won't regret it! read more

We ordered the big sampler platter with chicken, ribs, and brisket. All were cooked to perfection and not overly sauced (sauce on the table but didn't need much). The fried okra was worth writing home about. AND they have Peach Nehi in the bottle! Macaroni and cheese was meh but everything else was great. read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This is our new favorite BBQ spot. Cooked, smoked meats are perfectly tender. Family atmosphere. The regular bbq sauce (the one in middle w ladle) mixed with the ginger sauce is sooo delicious! Try it! read more

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This place taste like you have barbecue from the neighborhood pit master backyard I highly recommend going here if you don't have a pit master doing it for you. read more

I'm all for some fast casual bbq, and I think there are a number of places that have done it really well. We met friends here the other night for dinner. As first timers, I couldn't quite make out whether or not they have meal deals/combos from the menu... our friends were a bit confused by this as well because it seems they used to, but don't anymore. I got the pulled pork sandwich, corn casserole, green beans, and a drink. The sides were yummy- I'd definitely recommend the corn casserole! The meat was moist and tender, with good smoke flavor, but seemed to be lacking in terms of rub. The sauce you added yourself- I tried their original, sweet, and swine wine (eastern NC style). Unfortunately, it's hard to get enough sauce on the sandwich once it's already assembled without making a complete and utter mess of things, especially thinner kinds like the eastern NC type. The lack of sauce (and coleslaw) on the sandwich led to a finished product that didn't quite scratch the itch for NC style bbq that I was hoping I could satiate with this sandwich. If I were to come back, I'd probably try something like the ribs, but (personally) I might go to a place that commits more to one style of bbq or another than a middle-of-the-road approach with no sauce/rub. It just leaves a bit to be desired if you're looking for a specific type of BBQ. read more

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Decent BBQ in a casual counter get it and go set up. The half Chicken was good. The vinegar slaw was above average for a chain.

Nothing special....best thing they have going for them is the music. Green beans over cooked FF Barely warm Ribs average Sausage has spices but not spicy. read more

Good eating and great friendly service. I love this place! Highly recommended!! Need more in Wake county! The corn bread is love! The brisket is additive! The baked beans are to die for. I guess I like everything Visit the White Oak location when you are in the area. read more

There will be rivaled arguments about BBQ standards. However City Barbeque raises that standard well above any other. The price may be a bit higher but the portions are plentiful. I would suggest starting out sharing a plate at first. I ordered the Sampler Platter. The amount of food was overwhelming but great. The polish sausage was the best I had ever tasted. My two side items were the corn pudding and baked beans. Both were fresh with plenty of seasoning and flavor. The baked beans had a sweet molasses flavor mixed with a hint of smoke. I absolutely loved it. The staff is very friendly and will allow you to sample anything on the menu before you make your selection. I found that to be very helpful. Plenty of parking close to the door. You will need it because if you eat too much you may want to borrow a wheel barrel to get back to your car. Overall this was well worth the money. read more

Best Southern food !!! I stopped by for lunch and I ordered a pulled chicken bbq bun with collard greens and Mac and cheese side. The BBQ sauce , one of the best variety of home made BBQ sauces I have ever tasted, was perfect mix with the pulled chicken!!! Will definitely come again. Well done!!! read more

I know it's a chain, but a heck better than Dickey's! They have a decent variety of options, but quite a few times some items came out lukewarm; which I assume were pulled out of a warming bin. Plenty of side options and Tuesday rib day is a winner. I think they increased the price a bit, but at $1.35 per rib, its a great value and the ribs are very good. This location tends to get crowded for lunch and dinner, but there is plenty of space for dining and there is always someone cleaning the dining area and taking care of trays. Their sauces(all three) are not my favorites; all a bit on the sweet side; which is the only reason its not a 5 star review. I downloaded the app and keep earning points. read more

We recently moved to NC from OK and have looked everywhere for a good BBQ like we are used to. We like that KCBS/Texas style and City Barbecue nailed it. This brisket is some of the best I've EVER had and I've had the privilege of judging the Tulsa Art of Barbecue competition a couple times. We will definitely be back. My wife and I shared the City Sampler and it was plenty of food. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for KC/Texas style BBQ! read more

Great place to get BBQ in @townofgarner Even better is the Brisket! Everyone there does what it takes to treat you right. If you get the chance to meet PorkChop you will know why this place is a good find! read more

What's great about this place is the variety of BBQ. The Texas brisket is excellent as well as the 'Bama Pulled Chicken & Carolina Pulled Pork. The big surprise is the Gumbo, I was not expecting much but, once I tried it it is something I go back for by itself. As far as the BBQ the smokers are on-site, and everything is made on-preme. Thought it is a chain it is run like a family restaurant. Price of the food is about average running from $8-$12 dollars for most meals, which is average in Carolina. If you don't know what to get order a "Sample Of The City". You get pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, sausage & turkey. You'll know what to get next time. read more

Although a chain, our current "go to" for BBQ/smoked meats. Their sides are delish and the meats! We've tried them all with the sampler, tough decision for a favorite. The cowbell wins for my guy everytime. read more

I was skeptical about a BBQ joint from Ohio having decent fare compared to local NC establishments, but I was willing to give it a try. I have to say that the food was excellent. My daughter had a beef brisket sandwich, mac & cheese, and potato salad. I had a pulled pork sandwich, creamy slaw and hush puppies. The potato salad had a little too much salt for my liking, but that's personal preference and it didn't stop me from finishing off what my daughter left. The portions were very generous - we were both very full when we left and my daughter, who without exception has a snack in the afternoon, didn't eat again till supper. All of the staff, from the cashier to the counter staff to the hostess, were extremely polite and helpful, not to mention patient (as it was our first time visiting). The hostess checked on us a number of times and even offered samples of items we hadn't ordered. We had more than enough food so we accepted a piece of chocolate cake to take home (it was amazing, btw). The counter staff ensured we had a fresh order or hush puppies and even brought it to our table. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome and like we were more than just customers. Outstanding, all around. The only drawback is that it is more expensive than traditional NC BBQ restaurants and obviously what you're paying for is the atmosphere. My daughter even called it "fancy" (if you consider that good eastern NC BBQ is typically served in a building that looks like it should be condemned, you understand her comment). I wouldn't say it is cost-prohibitive, though, and portions are easily big enough to split, saving some money there. We'll definitely visit again. Another tip - it tends to get crowded at peak meal times and seating is somewhat limited so I suggest going early or late. We were there at 11:45 am on a Thursday and just beat the lunch rush. I imagine it gets pretty busy on weekends as well. read more

City Barbecue is a chain yes, but it does produce excellent barbecue and what I really appreciate it is that they are consistent. I have had too many bad experiences wt BBQ places where one day it is awesome, and the next barely edible - I have never had this happen at City Barbecue. Brisket is my fav. read more

I've lived in NC for almost ten years now and finally!! Good bbq! I was starting to think I'd have to go back to Phoenix to get some...yes you heard right. The pulled pork is amazing to say the least. That swine wine sauce could win an award. All the other sauces were great too, and I never like every sauce on the table. Oh that potato salad!!! YUM. I was glad they allowed tastings because I've been disappointed way too many times with it at other places, so when I tasted the potato salad I was thrilled how good it was. Again, FINALLY a place that knows what they're doing. And come to find out they are from Ohio of all places...kind of crazy that the best barbeque in the capital area of north Carolina comes from guys from Ohio. Oh well I'm just glad it's here! Mac and cheese great. Hush puppies outstanding. Cole slaw perfect. Can't forget to mention the smoked sausage...deeeeelicious. I'm not a HUGE sausage fan and I fell in love with it. Can't wait to come back! read more

The "crust" of the meat was TOO salty, but if you take the crust out, the meat was actually ok. The entrance of the restaurant smelled like my son's poopy diaper--- I'm not sure if that's the ambiance that they were after, it just smelled funny to me. Portions were great. We ordered family style, and it fed 6 people. read more

The staff is always friendly. I used to eat at the one in Cary and now I eat here because it's closer to my house. The food is always fresh. The portions are hearty. I have never had a bad experience at City BBQ. Today I was helped by the guy with the Giants hat and he remember me from being a patron of the Cary location. It's good to feel appreciated as a consumer. read more

Delicious bbq. They have a large selection of sauces, something for everyone. Their brisket and ribs are very tender. The sausage is smoked well and the turkey is juicy. We had the judge sampler and 2 kids meals. We love this place and it is our go to bbq place. We are not used to NC bbq where everything is just pulled pork and vinegar so this is a great place to have nearby. read more

I love BBQ, especially Brisket. I am giving this place three stars. One for the convenience of online ordering, the other for the delicious potato salad and the third for the guy who helped me when I went inside to pick up curbside order. Aside from this unfortunately they failed to deliver what I had anticipated to be a delicious bbq lunch and service. My brisket was very salty and hard. I couldn't even chew it. Ended up in the garbage along with my collards that were also undercooked. I ordered with plenty of time. When I arrived I called curbside to pick up and called in to let them know I was there. I waited 10 min. then went inside and picked up my own food and served my own drink plus condiments. I was the only one in the pick up and the restaurant didn't appear to be busy. It was clean and cozy and the guy who was in the back cooking was friendly. But I felt like I was forgotten or ignored. read more

Hadn't been in a while so they seen me a email for a free cobbler. Man o man was it good. Took it home and it was big enough to split with my wife. Scoop of ice cream on top and gobbled it right up. read more

Liked the overall vibe of this place and loved the toast. I thought the brisket and pork was pretty good but nothing amazing read more

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After having experienced City Barbecue's lunchbox catering services a handful of times, I was eager to finally give this newer Garner addition a try. The turkey sandwiches they provide in their catering boxes are delicious, even coming from somebody who generally does not prefer turkey. They also have these utterly amazing chocolate chip blondie/brownie bars in each box, which I was incredibly disappointed to find out they don't sell in-store (or at least not in the Garner location). I would buy those things by the pan. We stopped in around 4 PM on a Saturday, right between the lunch and dinner rushes. There was still no shortage of customers, so we decided to get our food to go and eat it back at home. I went with the pulled pork, bunned, with the smashed potatoes as the side. My boyfriend got the turkey sandwich on my recommendation, with fries. We also got a side of the mac & cheese to split, since my opinion of most places is strongly influenced by their mac and cheese. My sandwich was absolutely great - the pork was so tender and had so much flavor even without any sauces on it. Nothing special to report about the potatoes - they were perfectly average, clearly homemade with bits of skins mixed in. My boyfriend enjoyed his turkey, but ultimately declared it not as good as the other BBQ chain we frequent. We made a mistake by taking the food to go, as the fries were piping hot out of the fryer and had been wrapped up in thick brown paper. By the time we arrived home just a few minutes later, they were limp and soggy. The mac and cheese was, sadly, underwhelming, the cheese sauce more gritty than creamy and pretty bland. Overall, still a great new place that I'll definitely return to whenever I'm craving some good pulled pork! read more

This is consistently good food. I like that they trim the fat out of the brisket but you can order it with the fat in. I prefer it without the extra fat. The people are super nice and helpful. I have been here a half dozen times and never disappointed The sides are awesome. Recommended! read more

I must say, they cook good pork. As a native of N.C. living in the purgatory of Western versus Eastern styles that's true to word. Today, was a pleasant experience . Cashier seemed respectful but patient, since I wanted to try everything. Hate that the pecan muffins where out. The gentleman running orders, nice touch by pointing out each item as if at the table. Then bagged it to go. Noticed the prep cook was getting a lot of orders but was not slowing any. The BBQ, not as minced as a typical cut. Instead it was a larger mince with a perfect bark balance. Not too dry, even after reheating it later. Inside gave the feel of BBQ joint. Next time I will take time to sit down. I liked that I could actually smell the smoke coming in like the way it should. Good job. read more

It's fine, for chain bbq. Sides are good, especially the mac and cheese. Get the Stealz app to earn some free stuff because it gets pricey.