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R O 's Bar-B-Que

2.8 (87 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Extra large BBQ sandwich and onion rings.
Bruce K.

This one goes to my friend Barrett O. https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=NWKkrswnlRkSrqF1IzliDQ who said I needed to go here and even though he lives a thousand miles away, I took his recommendation. When you have a Yelp friend who has good taste in restaurants says you need to go somewhere, do it! Definitely not fancy, R O's is inexpensive and it's tasty. It's called "barbecue" but it's not really. It's just a really good sandwich and that's what you need to know. I ordered the "X-large BBQ" and an order of onion rings at the counter and paid for it there. A few minutes later, my number was called and I brought my white bag of deliciousness to a table. This large sandwich is served on a tasted bun. It's sliced pork with a sweet sauce. I did take a bite of it as it was served and then ate the rest with fork. The onion rings were excellent. Hot, crisp, random slices that suggest these are hand-made. As for COVID practices, half the tables are marked off and all the staff are wearing masks. Some of them are even wearing them properly. About half of the customers were wearing masks. There was hand sanitizer available. I'm guessing that the big ketchup dispenser doesn't get wiped down often, but I used a napkin and was okay. Five stars for an interesting and unique classic restaurant that is a bit off the beaten path in Gastonia. [Review 14103 overall, 1425 of 2020, number 2673 in North Carolina.]

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John C.

Came to R.O.'s after they were mentioned in Southern Living Magazine for having a tasty hot dog. As others have mentioned they are providing curb service and as soon as I parked I was quickly greeted by a server. I know they are used to locals but I did have to ask for a menu which she got for me speedily. My order: Hot dog with chili, slaw, and mustard, onion rings, and a sweet tea. Lots of good things about their slaw so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, when I unwrapped my dog, there were more toppings on the paper than on the actual hot dog. The hot dog was a really good size and still not the footlong that they have available. It tasted ok but I really wanted all of those toppings. The onion rings were top notch though and I was able to use them to scoop up some of the misplaced toppings. My experience wasn't their finest hour, but I'll definitely return to R.O.'s to try their BBQ, pimento cheese, and more of that slaw.

Their hush puppies are perfect
S T.

I'm not sure if the negative reviews were all on bad days or if they weren't genuine because they didn't match my experience here. The complaints about the meat being dry are likely from people who asked for no slaw on their sandwich, because at R.O.s their sauce is mixed in with the slaw unlike most barbecue places. The pictures don't do the food justice because even though the sandwiches look like a mess they're delicious. The BLT was one of the best I've ever had as were the hush puppies and the onion rings. Make sure to get a Cherry Lemon Sundrop, too.

Crispy onion ring
Eric G.

Although Charlotte is where I lay my head, my hometown is Dallas, NC and Gastonia is where my people are from. It's a little strange I've not mentioned RO's barbecue before. My mom & dad ate here when they were dating in high school and my grandparents were enjoying the BBQ before then. We grew up with the onion rings, the hush puppies, and of course the Cherry Lemon Sun-Drops served fountain-style with that soft crushed ice you can't get just anywhere. When a relative or old friend returns home, a stop at RO's is sure to be on the agenda. Here very recently, RO's has shifted from minced and sliced pork sandwiches to all "pulled pork" offerings which I am told are from a more tender and juicy cut, the Boston Butt. Judging from the sandwich I just polished off, the new cut delivers on both points; It was indeed TENDER and JUICY. RO's isn't it cheap however, a barbecue sandwich, onion rings, and a drink will set you back just south of 12 bucks. But that's a price folks around here are somehow still willing to pay. Top marks for flavor, service (car hop style), hometown realness, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Pull in and have a taste. You'll be hooked on the slaw from the first bite!

Dennis s.

This was my first time at this barbecue joint and I must say it's probably one of the worst barbecue restaurant I have been to in the last 30 years. Although the restaurant was clean the food was ridiculously bad. This food is what you expect from a gas station. First, this was a dine in order but everything is served in carry out boxes that you can eat at your table- no plates are available only styrofoam containers. The bbq is a very dry highly minced meat with absolutely no favor. Hard to believe considering Gastonia is bbq country. This placed has earned the 'Chef Boryardee' of bbq. Yes, their slaw/sauce was tasty and I recommend it. Additionally the bbq sauce comes in packets (picture attached) Just like public school cafeterias. Also a cup of water is not free- only .75 a cup (tap water). Don't waste your time or money- Fetchers bbq is close by and wonderful. Lastly, the cashier didn't recommend the bbq either, I should had listened ....

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11 months ago

Best slaw around. I buy at Food Lion. I buy minced BBQ. My son buys Cheeseburger. We enjoy them. Fast orders. Gastonia, NC 28054

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Good food- fast service- affordable meals. Cheeseburgers and ff were yummy. Love the cherry lemon Sundrop.

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I wish this place was in a better location. The prices are a bit high but the food is great.

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4 years ago

Today's sandwich was dried out crumbled and bland. I've ate there for ever. It was just not good. I won't go back something changed!

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