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    Porky's Bar B Q

    3.3 (68 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Armistead J.

    The service was good and the food was awesome as well. A good place to eat if you are in the area. Make sure you are hungry though because the portions are bigger than most.

    Neat and clean exterior with kiddie rides that remind me of my childhood
    Kelly T.

    Woah-oh, China Grove! We stopped in for a late lunch and had no wait time whatsoever. Even after we ordered, it was less than 5 mins for our food to arrive. Everything was fresh other than the hush puppies, which still had good flavor. The chopped BBQ was moist and flavorful even without sauce. The "white" slaw was not sweet (which IMO is the way it's supposed to be) and delicious in combo with the BBQ. Hubs 1/2 slab of ribs was a hunk of the most tender meat, and the yeast roll was so sweet and irresistibly soft. We were in and out of there in 30 mins and happily stuffed. Menu is extensive! Worth a detour off 85 to get your country cookin' fix.

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    Otto B.

    I liked the food a little more than Gary's down the road, which puts me in the minority I guess, from looking at the overall rating for each, but that's why you can't always go by the ratings, and this is one of those times where it paid off (for me at least). I just got a small BBQ tray. Nothing special. It was solid/decent. Hush puppies were kinda old, but had good flavor. What brought everything up to 4 stars was the epic customer service I received, and I'm a funny lookin weirdo kinda guy, so my server's southern hospitality was on point and sharp as a razor. I was called hon, sugar and sweet pea within the first 7 minutes of being there. Later on she followed up with darlin' and I even got a nice pat on the back. Felt like my momma, like I was her first born son. Legendary.

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    1 year ago

    Porky's BBQ is one of our favorite restaurants in the China Grove area. They always have the best food & service! Their BBQ is wonderful!

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    9 months ago

    Great food always and the people are wonderful people always know each other. Waitresses almost always know what people want.

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    11 months ago

    Food was sooooo good omgggg!!! first time coming and definitely not my last! will be coming back and that's a promis!!!

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    I always order to-go and the girls at the window are always so nice and accommodating. Food is fairly priced too

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    Great food and amazing service. My only complaint is the wait time but a place this great and busy; obviously will have a wait.

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    Food is always good. Just check it for accuracy if not dining in but overall great food.

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    4.2(171 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Came to Gary's Bar-B-Q after doing some pottery painting nearby. It was such a bizarre experience…read more The place definitely feels like your usual kitschy southern barbecue spot. The menu however is really hard to understand. They have trays but don't explain what comes with the tray or what the difference is between a large and small tray. I've also never been to a barbecue place that only serves chicken or ribs on certain days. We asked the waitress about the mac and cheese, and she said it's just Kraft mac and cheese. A barbecue place that isn't even making their own homemade mac and cheese is insane. We ended up ordering fried pickles, a half dozen hushpuppies, a bacon cheeseburger, and 3 Bar-B-Q sandwiches. Sadly enough, the hush puppies were the best part of this entire meal. The fried pickles were fine, nothing to write home about. The bacon cheeseburger wasn't that edible, definitely tasted frozen. The Bar-B-Q sandwiches were also just fine. Satisfied our hunger but wouldn't necessarily eat them again. The even more bizarre part was that we were given no plates, no silverware, and as we were eating, we're watching the staff fill condiment bottles, leaving the old ketchup at the bottom and filling it with new ketchup. Lastly, they only accept cash and checks. This entire meal including drinks was only about $35, which seems like a steal, but the carch is that the food isn't that great. You most definitely get what you pay for at Gary's.

    It's ok....really good service from Kym. Hotdogs are decent too-will need to come back and try…read moretheir BBQ. New ownership but he is a foodservice veteran and seems to be doing a good job and sticking to the traditional Gary's concept which is good. Really cool vintage decor and bathrooms were clean.

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    3.5(82 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    The best veggie wrap I've had at a restaurant! Veggies were cooked perfectly and it had a ton of…read moreflavor. Beer was good too of course

    The George Clinton Mural was on the side of the Towel City Tavern building, so since I was already…read morethere, I decided to have lunch. Towel City Tavern has two floors and is connected to the baseball stadium. Only the first floor was open during my visit. The Cabarrus Brewing Co. serving tanks are what you see as you enter. If you order a beer, it will be fresh as it comes directly from the tanks, as it is brewed on site. The restaurant's name pays homage to the city's textile roots and the towels made at the mills. The restaurant design also incorporated the town's history with Cannon Mills. The restaurant has an industrial feel with the open kitchen, high ceilings, concrete floors, exposed brickwork and steel structures. The tables were crafted from a 160-year-old tree that fell on the mill property. There were garage doors that likely opened during the games. They offer a $10 lunch special that includes a drink, side and entree. The $10 menu had a lot to select from: sandwiches, wraps, salads, wings, and a burger. I went with the All-American burger and fries. My burger was a good size, cooked to order and tasted great. The fries were really good, too. Service was great and attentive too. I was even offered a tea to go. My waiter got me in and out of the restaurant fast so I could get to the Music Hall of Fame on time. I did stop at the mural again on my way back to the car. Parking was free in the street spots and no time limits. Although I am not sure about the rules on game days/nights. With my favorite mural on the building, I have a feeling I will be back again to try more menu items and maybe see a ballgame too.

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    Stag & Doe Restaurant and Tavern - Whole  flounder

    Stag & Doe Restaurant and Tavern

    4.0(80 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    If you're a Midwesterner living down South (or just someone who knows the magic of a true tavern…read moreexperience), The Stag & Doe will feel like a warm hug and a high-five the moment you walk in. It's the closest thing I've found to a Southern Indiana tavern--and trust me, that's the highest of compliments. The wood-paneled walls, vintage beer signs, red and white checkered tablecloths, baskets of crackers waiting at your table, and ice-cold beer mugs are pure nostalgia. They even have the old-school tavern pizza that tastes just like home. I didn't know whether to cry tears of joy or order another round (spoiler: I did both). The prices are so good it almost feels illegal. A frosty mug is $4, but you're better off grabbing the small pitcher for $8 (about 3.5 glasses) -- or go big with the larger pitcher for $16 if you're feeling generous. And yes, you can even get Blue Moon at that price! #worthit. They're famous for their spaghetti, but my boyfriend can never resist the ribs--and every time the waitress offers to "add shrimp," he says yes without hesitation (it's basically tradition now). It's about a 35-minute drive from Charlotte (add time for the inevitable traffic), but it's absolutely worth it. The only thing missing is a giant fishbowl beer glass and some cheeseballs... then this place would be a 20/10, no contest. The food? Fantastic. The prices? Even better. But the feeling of being "at home" when you're 600 miles away? Absolutely priceless. Stag & Doe is a hidden gem, a tavern treasure, and officially the apple of my eye. I'll be back again and again--save me a pitcher.

    The Flounder! It was perfect and enough for 2 big meals! I will come back when I need a delicious…read morewhole fried flounder.

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    What A Burger 1 - Fish Sandwich

    What A Burger 1

    2.9(38 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PLACE WITH WHATABURGER... THEY ARE NOT THE SAME!!!…read more We saw a review of this place on YouTube and decided to try it out because it's "sorta" on our way through NC. "Sorta..." means the exit is off 85 but the restaurant is 8.5 miles off the exit. That said, we would do it again. And that should tell you mostly what you need to know because it's not super convenient to get to, but it is worth it. It also says a lot that this place was PACKED! Founded in 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, I see some similarities to what the big chain Whataburger USED to be. Which got me thinking that someone copy-catted someone. I had to know so I looked it up and saw Whataburger was founded in 1950, five years before this business.... I can only assume the founders of this restaurant visited Texas, tried that famous burger restaurant and brought the idea back to NC with them. And I'm not mad about that because, where the "famous" Whataburger has dropped the ball and failed, What-A-Burger has continued to succeed when it comes to quality. As a matter of fact, if I closed my eyes and took a bite of the What-A-Cheeseburger.... It instantly reminds me of my childhood days in Texas. The bread was fresh, the lettuce crispy, the tomato juicy, the cheese not old or congealed and the patty was fresh, juicy and had that amazing true grilled taste. We also tried the hotdog. Coming standard with chili, slaw, onions, we added mustard. And while I loved the What-A-Cheeseburger a lot, I was surprised to find (because I don't generally care for hotdogs) that the hotdog was my favorite item. The chili had a great flavor. The slaw was creamy and crisp, the onions were also crisp, and again the bun was very fresh. The hotdog itself had good flavor and snap to it. We did have a few minor negatives. The fries had no seasoning on them and the onion rings were just okay. Not bad by any means but not stellar. Neither of these are a dealbreaker for us, though. I saw after ordering that they have curly fries so maybe next time we'll give those a try. The drink selection is definitely quirky but I like quirky. While they serve some Pepsi products, they do not sell Mountain Dew. Their Pepsi lineup is limited to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Starry. They also offer Patio Red Cherry (I don't know what that is) SunDrop, and Cheerwine; along with what they call, "The Witch Doctor." I got that and while I'm not sure what's all in it, I loved it! Definitely different and I'd get it again. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also offered. The staff were friendly and helpful and while waiting for our food, I struck up a conversation with an elderly man who said he's been coming here for as long as they've been here. Building is a bit dated, but I like that about it. It adds to the experience. They are both a drive in and a dine in place with the old carhop order stations, which again, I thought was pretty awesome. Overall, our experience here was great. This place has almost no social media presence, which while it makes finding an updated menu a challenge, I'd rather them keep putting the focus on their great food, rather than pandering to the masses. 8/10... would absolutely come back.

    Ooooo just opened and only 3 stars. Not good but I can see why…read more Lines are long. Many employees Not friendly Not smiling Parking is HORRIBLE Security guys are not helping ONE BIT. I waited for a friend for 20 minutes because she got caught in the drive through line. That is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE Sun shine in eyes of people eating BUSY BUSY Too bad Wonder if it will last

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    Love this sign!!

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