Best BBQ in town, don't forget those amazing hushpuppies. Can't wait till I'm back in town, that…read morewill be my first stop.

Red Bridges has been doing this since 1946, with three generations of the family carrying on the…read moretradition of cooking pork over hickory. There's something I respect about a restaurant that knows exactly what it is and doesn't feel the need to reinvent itself every six months. I placed my order over the phone, the customer service was great, and everything was ready when I arrived... a solid start. Now, understand what you're coming here for. When they say "BBQ" they mean pork, with an option of chopped or sliced, but pork is the main character either way. Yeah sure, there's chicken on the menu, and brisket makes a guest appearance on Thursdays, but this isn't your giant bbq menu, ribs-and-everything-else type of bbq stop. Same energy with the bbq sauce: this isn't a "sample some regional sauces type of place". They have their one sauce option and they're standing by it. I ordered the large plate which comes standard with chopped pork, red slaw, and hushpuppies. My first reaction was that the pork portion looked pretty small for the price. Maybe I'm cheap, maybe I'm hungry, maybe both, but compared with my recent meal at Gary's in China Grove, this felt like considerably less pork for noticably more money. Portion size aside, I'm still trying to find the traditional NC pork bbq that makes everything click for me. I keep trying it, and I keep thinking about carnitas. That's my personal preference showing up, and I recognize that it isn't necessarily a failure on the restaurant's part. The red slaw was good, with the finely chopped texture I really like. I just would have appreciated a little more pork to balance out how much slaw was in the to-go container. But the hushpuppies? Those deserve their own paragraph. These were ridiculously large, Godzilla monster-finger-sized hushpuppies... I've literally never seen any like them. A light outer crust, soft as butter inside, and easily the standout of my meal. I asked for ranch to dip them in (it doesn't come standard) and that combination absolutely delivered. Five out of five for the hushpuppies, with a separate round of applause for the ranch on its own. Overall, great service, history worth respecting, and hushpuppies I'll remember. I'm glad I stopped and tried it for myself, but based on my tastes and the value of the plate, I don't feel a strong need to make another stop.

We flew in just for the bbq. Arrived right after they opened and the dining area was already pretty…read morefull. We sat ourselves and our server was quick to get our lemonade order. We got the pulled pork sandwich and tots. Everything came quickly. Tots were golden fried, perfectly crispy. Pulled pork was topped with a cabbage slaw inside a toasted bun. All very good. Served hot and fresh. Server was very busy but took the time to be friendly and welcoming. Nice homey place to eat. Will definitely return. We're not from the area, we flew in for bbq. They're located at the end of the Shelby Co Regional Airport runway. You have to walk down to a gate, thru or around a small cemetery and across a two-lane rd. Well worth it.

Wow! Great food great prices! And the service is amazing! The place is very nice and clean. They…read morewere closing and I need a to go plate for my son. They made it happen and did t complain.

Best BBQ in North Carolina! The chopped plate is a great portion size for a meal! The hush puppies…read moreare amazing, too. Small town feel and best service around!

A local favorite Carolina BBQ place. It is vinegar-based bbq with Cole slaw and hash puppies. The…read moreplace was packed with patrons when we came in for lunch. Both my friends ordered hot dogs. The hot dog served with chili and Cole slaw piled on top. A unique combination.

Amazing food! The BBQ Nachos appetizer are incredible tasting and huge…read more Great selection of higher end / allocated bourbons but WAAAAAAAAAY overpriced. $65 for a 1.5oz pour of Blanton's Gold! C'mon man....... Would return for the food when in Shelby

I've visited twice now and overall I like this place. The service is good, but last time it seemed…read morelike the issue was the place being short staffed so we had to wait a bit longer than usual. The price of food seems a bit high for a local joint but with the nice atmosphere I think it's worth it. The food is great with a nice variety. I would definitely suggest people visit whether you're a local or out of town.

3 of us stopped for lunch around 11:30 on 10/29. Had an excellent 'Lunch' burger.... special…read more Very good food... Exceptional service ... was really the key. A tall slim young lady whose name I cannot remember was outstanding. What a treat these days when service at restaurants has slid down hill (imho of course.)

Drove all the way to Johnny Ray's from Morganton for Friday ribs. The Mac and cheese was great,…read moreonion rings were especially good not the run of the mill like everyone else has. But, with all that said, I couldn't eat the ribs. They were tender enough, the sauce was great, however the ribs were too salty. I ate very little because they were that salty. We're gone there twice before to get cheese curds which are excellent and if I'm in the area I'll pick those up again. I won't be eating anymore BBQ. Sorry I guess it's just personal taste, the only thing I could taste was salt. Even my partner who eats every without complaint left most of his too. It was a take out order. Had I been at the restaurant I would have asked for the manager. Maybe it was a fluke someone over salted, but at these prices these days and the trip there, I won't order BBQ there again.

Pleasant City has been around since 2008 and there's a reason it's still the go-to in uptown…read moreShelby. The place just works. Good food, great beer, friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. We started with the spinach artichoke dip, which comes out hot and disappears fast. Definitely order it. Then split a South Mountain Chicken pizza, which was really good, thin crust with that slight char you only get from a real brick oven. The wood fired wings are worth getting too, we went with the honey sriracha sauce and would order those again without hesitation. The craft beer list is genuinely impressive for a town this size. They rotate well and usually have some solid NC breweries on tap. Prices are fair across the board. Staff kept things moving even when it got busy, and the vibe is just comfortable without trying too hard. One of the better spots in the area by a wide margin.

That dip was soo good! We had to ask for more pretzel bites and they did oblige. We devoured the…read moreveggie pizza (all are ten inches) so I didn't take a picture. It was wood fired and the crust was nice and crispy and it had fresh veggies. Great spot right within walking distance from the Don Gibson theater. There was also another bar just across the street great little block to hang out in after the show.

This is a cute little diner on the backside of a building downtown. The service is always…read moreexcellent. You seat yourself and the waitstaff is friendly and fast. They get your drinks and order right away. The food comes out fairly quickly and it is delicious. This is what I would call southern comfort food. Last time we were there, I ordered the spicy fried chicken wrap with onion rings and my husband ordered the three-piece fried chicken meal with mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole and it came with cornbread. This place is on rotation for our lunch dates.

Very good food Service was friendly and fast…read moreMy breakfast was cooked with love.............. ..................

Their ribs are on point! I also really like that the people who run it are super friendly and kind!…read moreThey treat you like family. I also approve of their barbecue sandwich, hush puppies and fries. Would defiantly recommend for anyone around the area. Only complaint I have is parking. It is non-existent and I really wish they would find a solution. Someone is going to get in an accident pulling in/out.

the food is very good. the customer service is great. food…read moresmoked on site. the best barbecue in north Carolina.

Food and service were great! The inside appearance was really cool! Great 50's music cool photos…read moreand comfortable seats!

My order was wrong and the manager was rude and disrespectful. I tried to talk to him about my…read moreorder because I came there often. But he treated me as if the only thing I wanted was free food and that was definitely not the case. I was highly disappointed.