Let's start with there was no line today! I anticipated a…read moreline as they're open on Saturdays and being that it was a holiday, I knew people would be out there. However there wasn't so we were able to walk right on in. There were some folks inside as well, and tables for us to sit. It's similar to most BBQ places where you order your meats by the pound. We had brisket, ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. Literally just pulled the bone out. The flavors were outstanding. There was bbq sauce but truly wasn't needed, more just to enhance the flavors. The brisket was moist and tender. Seasoned to perfection. It as well needed nothing more. The pork was really good. Tender and juicy. We had a few sides but the most amazing one was the watermelon salad. With the mint, lime, cojita cheese, cucumbers, and red onions it was mind blowing. The way everything in the salad blended so well together was perfection. The Mac and cheese were just as top tier. The way the cheese pulled, the kick it had you could tell this was recipe that has been used for years. There was a bite to it and it was perfect. We also had the Mexican street corn that burst with so many flavors. And lastly we tried the hash brown casserole. It was definitely different but equally as delicious. The service was quick. The ladies that assisted us with our sides were the most friendliest. They encouraged us on the selection of sides, and shared their favorites with us. Overall one of the best BBQ I've had, definitely the best BBQ in NC.

I go to Austin, TX at least once a year for work and Jon G's is the best Texas-style BBQ I've had…read moreoutside of the lone star state (and the best kolaches I've had anywhere.) We arrived at 9:45 on a chilly, drizzly day and there were probably 50 people in line ahead of us. There was a friendly staff member monitoring and organizing the line and she told us we were there on a 'slow' day because of the weather. After the restaurant opened at 11, we waited in line for probably another 45 minutes until we got inside to order. The brisket was great, but the best things we had were the kolaches (stuffed breakfast rolls available before they open), Cheerwine hot link sausage, and fruit crisp. The Cheerwine sausage was the biggest surprise. It had a great flavor and wasn't sweet - I've never had anything like it before. When we get a chance to go back, we'll probably skip the pulled pork and mac & cheese. They were fine but there's a lot to try and these weren't anything special.

I came here for the first time last weekend and had a great meal. We arrived around 8pm, theres not…read morea lot of parking but it was late enough that we didn't have trouble finding a spot. We requested to be seated outside since it was nice out. The inside is spacious though, with a lot of regular seating as well as a large bar in the middle. We decided to get the combo platter of cheddar jalapeno sausage, brisket, pulled pork and 1/2 rack of ribs with mac and cheese and homemade potato salad. We washed it down with some ice cold Red Oak and white wine. My favorite was definitely the brisket- it was perfectly tender, juicy and flavorful on its own. I think the jalapeno sausage and ribs were tied for second. You know it's done well when the meats don't *need* any extra sauces, although we tried a few and they were quite flavorful. There was plenty of food (we had leftovers), our server was friendly, and the price was right! @azfitfoodfun

Excellent BBQ. We had the well fed combo plate with chopped pork, beef brisket, pork ribs and…read morejalapeño cheddar sausage. Ribs were tender and fall off the bone. Brisket was moist with beautiful smoke ring. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back when I am in the neighborhood

The only reason this place is still in business is because it's the only restaurant around. The…read moreplace is filthy, everything's broken, and the food is horrible. It reminded me of eating cafeteria food visiting my grandma in the nursing home. Avoid this place at all costs.

Awesome Shrimp, Deviled Crab, BBQ & they know how to make Awesome Cocktail Sauce with lots of fresh…read morechunky horseradish!

Upset that didn't know about this spot sooner…read more I got a plate with ribs and Mac and cheese with banana pudding on the side and wow just wow Lines in this place get long but the lines move quick and the orders basically fly out of the kitchen Being next to the market and deli is really nice if you get a couple minutes while waiting for food to shop around It's super cute inside and there's lots of seating and just overall a great spot you really wouldn't expect a spot like this to exist here but it does!

The food, staff and service were absolutely incredible. Straight up homestyle cooking and…read moreeverything is DELICIOUS. Yams are bomb! Oysters were fresh and fried to perfection. Prices are AMAZING for the value and the restaurant is clean and well kept. Even the drinks are top notch. This is easily now one of my favorite restaurants in the 336! Top 3!

Probably the best BBQ restaurant in Piedmont NC…read more Tender, succulent, pulled pork with excellent real smoke flavor. Exceptional!

Large portions and the great BBQ you expect in NC. I found this spot while driving down I-85 in…read moreConcord. Pros Helpful and nice staff Plenty of food options and combos Various seating options (indoor and outdoor) Great tasting foods Several sauces available to make the BBQ your own Clean restrooms Cons Parking is difficult Expensive. I spent $100 on 3 orders

(9/25/26) My wife wanted to take me out to dinner at Midwood tonight. We're fortunate to have one…read moreclose to the house. I'm having a hard cider and Nachos Libre with brisket. My wife is having a large pork plate and an order of wings. She's drinking sweet tea & water. I'm drinking an Angry Orchard cider. I don't know why I order so much food anymore. Most of it winds up going home with me. The service was great. It's always fast. The thing I like most about Midwood is the ambience. It's got great music and has a neighborhood bar vibe to it.

My girlfriend is a creature of habit, and when it comes to BBQ, that habit is Mac's Speed Shop. I'd…read morebeen to Midwood Smokehouse before, so on date night I convinced her to branch out and try the Ballantyne location. Yeah... probably shouldn't have done that. Nothing was bad, actually, everything was pretty good. The problem was that nothing really crossed over into great. We ordered the $46 Pig Out platter with four proteins, two sides, hushpuppies and pickles. We went with coleslaw and sweet potato fries, and apparently I was feeling particularly committed that night because I ate almost the entire thing myself. The brisket was good. The slaw was good. The sweet potato fries were good. The hushpuppies were good. See the pattern? For something called the Pig Out, I also found myself wishing the meat felt a little less like the precious commodity on the plate and, once again, the pulled pork mostly made me wish I had a pound of Lupita's sitting in front of me instead. Midwood Smokehouse isn't bad BBQ by any stretch. It just landed firmly in the "good" category for us when I was hoping for something memorable. Considering I used some relationship capital convincing her to abandon Mac's for the night, I don't think I'll be suggesting a return trip anytime soon. Honestly, I'm not sure I'd make one myself either.

Black powder smokehouse is amazing, the food is incredible. They only use the Best meats. The…read morebrisket and smoked turkey are my favorite. I love their burger and hotdog also. Their shrimp basket is incredible. I have had everything on their menu and all their specials. They are all 10 out of 10. The server Stephanie is amazing and Keith the owner, is awesome , he always interacts with the customers to make sure they are having the best experience possible. Tyler who is behind the counter is awesome, he always greets everyone with a smile and offers to let you try items that are new. If you have not tried black powder, do yourself a favor and go check it out. I will warn you, I find myself going there three days a week sometimes. Keith C.

Such a great experience! I don't eat meat much, but took my brother to Black Powder on our Yelp CM…read more- Didn't let us down at all! The service was great with everyone there being super helpful and sweet to us first-timers. We ordered 1/4lb beef brisket (only my brother had that and really loved it!), sauced chicken wings, turkey sandwich with potato salad as a side, pulled pork sandwich with fries, and Smoked Gouda Mac&Cheese. Everything was delicious, especially the fries, turkey sandwich, Mac&Cheese, and the wings!! The place has a very warm atmosphere and we saw a lot of families enjoying their meals. Overall a great stop for anyone wanting to try Barbecue in the Triad area.

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

I know there's great debate in TX vs NC BBQ - I stand by NC BBQ through and through. So while I was…read morein Monroe, I had to stop for some. My best friend took me here with high accolades for the food already, so I was pretty stoked. My fiancé and I got the burnt ends and pulled pork. Listen, the burnt ends were moist, flavorful, and even though I was stuffed I just had to finish it. The beans were nice and sweet. The cornbread buttery. And of course I had to get my fried okra, my favorite southern food. They didn't skimp out on portions. The restaurant was ambient and the servers on standby whenever we needed anything. The tables are stacked with different types of sauces for you to try, so you'll get the flavor you're looking for and more. I can't wait to go back down for another visit and try more stuff!

Our family, go here often my husband loves the brisket. Very easy for my kids to enjoy the place as…read morewell

We had a really good lunch at Midwood Smokehouse in Columbia. It's located at the end of a small…read moreshopping center that also has Whole Foods, and the area itself is nice. The restaurant is medium-sized with a small patio of about six tables. It was a beautiful day, so we chose to sit outside since the dining room was a bit loud. It took a couple of minutes for a host to seat us, but we did arrive during peak lunchtime on a Monday, so it wasn't a big deal. Once seated, our server, Seavy, was fantastic. He was very attentive, friendly, and had a great personality. I ordered the brisket plate, my husband had the half chicken, and the third person in our party ordered the brisket sandwich. My brisket was fantastic--very moist and a generous portion. The hush puppies were tiny but crispy and delicious, and the bacon-wrapped jalapeños were outstanding. My husband really enjoyed his chicken, which was also moist, along with the collards and coleslaw. The brisket sandwich was huge and came with coleslaw and a side of mac & cheese, and everything was very good. What stood out most was the portion size and the quality of the food for the price. Overall, we had a great meal and would definitely come back.