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    Clyde Cooper's Barbecue

    3.8 (280 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sliced (Pulled) or Coarse BBQ Brisket  Hush puppies
    Jeff B.

    First time at Clyde Coopers bbq on Millbrook Road. Excellent super friendly service with lots of smiles. It had the atmosphere of a bbq place. Sitting is limited right now, but they're adding on a patio and enclosed front space. We got the pulled pork, brisket, ribs, fried okra, Cole slaw and hush puppies. All were awesome with that wonderful smoke flavor. They have two smokers attached to the building, so this is the real thing. We ordered a little of most everything, but the prices were good. I highly recommend and will be back soon.

    Combination brisket and BBQ Baby Back Ribs w/ corn butter beans, fried okra hush puppies and pork skins!
    Sneha P.

    We did a to go order.. combination plate - 2 meats - brisket and ribs came with 2 vegetables (we got butter beans & corn plus fried okra), hush puppies and fried pork skins ! The place had a very nice feel! Loved the decor was good to see it was 80+ years old! Yet the service felt not so great, others were shown a table while we were asked if we want to sit or order to go! So I felt a little unwelcome. Anyhoo it wouldn't matter if the food was worth it but the meal was very overpriced for the quantity and mediocre bbq as both the meats were a little dry and chewy. Loved the side of corn& butter beans though! This meal was not worth $26 (before tax and a 20% tip)

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    Wendy J.

    My burnt ends sandwich and fried okra were SO GOOD they also bring fried pork skins complimentary to the table and wash it down with real sweet tea

    BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Brisket with baked beans and Mac n cheese
    Monica S.

    Was in town for a work conference and came here for dinner with some friends I met...because how could we come to Raleigh without trying bbq?! Glad we gave it a try! Portions are generous but the prices are reflective. I got the baby back ribs and the beef brisket combo with mac n cheese, baked beans-- which also came with hush puppies and pork skins. The brisket and the baby back ribs were pretty good! The Mac N Cheese and the baked beans were also very tasty! I didn't care much for the pork skins. My friend really enjoyed the burnt ends she got as well. Waitress was kind, gave recommendations when asked and checked back often enough! They also had music bingo going on during the time I was there! The surrounding environment outside the restaurant was a little sketchy..so I don't know if I'd come alone when it's dark outside: Would definitely recommend though!

    I have visited CCB many times over the years. My husband and I helped celebrate on New Year's Day ! They had a buffet saying goodbye to downtown Raleigh after 88 years. It was so good. Great BBQ and hushpuppies. The staff were walking around telling stories, laughing and ringing in 2026!! We cant wait to visit the new location. Sad to see you leave your landmark, historic location but we will continue to support! Best wishes!!

    Burnt ends, corn and butter beans and fried okra
    Mallory C.

    Meh. We went because this was supposed to be one of the best places for BBQ, and we had out of town guests who wanted to try it. Everything was mediocre, and the portions were small for the price. Sides were plain and flavorless. Not worth coming back.

    Bill M.

    There's a lot of hype around this place. It's been here a long time. I've been here twice. The food and the service are good. The BBQ is very good. The brisket is excellent. The Brunswick Stew was average. The puppies were good. The pork skins are a very nice touch My take is that it's worth the stop, at least for the nostalgia of it. Have I had BBQ that's as good or better? Yes. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to Eastern NC BBQ. Mostly, honestly, I'd put this place at maybe a 3.5 star spot overall

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    José A.

    This place is simply...awesome! I loved my experience here. This is a locally-owned small business restaurant with a great southern vibe! It's been established for 85 years. #SupportLocal. The menu offers quite a few options of bbq, including funky looking and delicious hush puppies. I went for a tray of the beef brisket with corn and butter beans and cole slaw along with a Cheerwine, and what a tue delicious bbq experience I had. It was amazing! The service was great, and even the owner was working a shift greeting and being awesome to the customers. Common areas were clean and the space is cozy! This place is centrally located with plenty of paid street parking around. Overall, 100% recommended. I am definitely coming back for more.

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    Meat is just bland. No seasoning. No bark. No char. Just meat. Meh. Would not go again.

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    The fried chicken and bbq was outstanding. Fresh pork skins was also a plus.very friendly staff.

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    great bbq at fair price. will order again and again. Good bbq is hard to find. Glad I found this

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    Thank you so much! glad yall enjoyed it!

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