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    4.0 (69 reviews)
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    Brunswick Stew - only available here when the weather cools
    Fred B.

    Had the Brunswick Stew yet again on a recent cold, rainy day! It is loaded with sliced white onion, yellow corn, tomato, Limas, carrot, potatoes, and plenty of shredded, pit cooked pork. This rather thick, tomato based stew is considered a Southern classic, though like so many such traditional dishes, its origin is cloudy and disputed, between Brunswick GA and Brunswick VA. But there is support that the origin was actually in Germany - specifically in Braunschweig of the House of Hanover at the time! Both of the USA cities were named for that city. The dish from that area was a favorite of Queen Victoria of the UK, she of the prodigious appetite. Her spouse, Prince Albert, was from Germany, supposedly providing the culinary connection! The dish in this country began with the use of small game - rabbit, squirrel, and even Opossum - I've had it with rabbit and squirrel, but never opossum, wouldn't go there. As the area became less rural, the game was very often replaced with the abundantly available chicken. Like most such traditional dishes, there are many variations, with the ingredients being what was locally available as to beans and vegetables. I enjoy it served with homemade rolls or crusty bread, and a side of creamy coleslaw. The version served here is excellent, and the pork from the pit here anchors the dish.

    Brunswick stew and hush puppies
    John K E.

    One of 23 stops on the fabled North Carolina BBQ Trail. We beat the lunch crowd here by about half an hour. By the time we left, the restaurant was packed-- and deservedly so. $28.09 purchased a pint of Brunswick stew and a side of hush puppies, as well as a plate of coarse chopped pork with red coleslaw, fries, and hush puppies. Two refillable soft drinks completed the order. although the slightly peppery stew and the crunchy but moist hush puppies proved so good that we ordered seconds to go, along with a couple of pieces of the chocolate pie. The red coleslaw is dry and dense, which makes it ideal for a chopped pork sandwich drowning in the house made version of the classic Lexington sauce. So, this is good eating, made even better by genuinely friendly service. Greeting customers by name as they walk through the door is always a nice touch.

    Mike B.

    We wanted to get something to eat nearby and my wife had this place bookmarked on Yelp. It is tucked in on Country Club Road and you would miss it if you weren't paying close attention. We stepped inside and were immediately greeted by the staff and welcomed in. We could also smell the smoked meat....YUM! They have menus printed on the counter along with menu boards. When they say BBQ in North Carolina it means pork. Beef brisket is not BBQ in North Carolina. My wife and I both decided to order the BBQ sandwiches, mine chopped and she ordered coarse with the slaws on the side. My wife ordered her first order of corn fritters and I chose tater tots. We took a seat and our orders were brought out to us. Everything looked great and we both enjoyed our sandwiches. The sauce was much thinner than we are used to but it was good, a little sweeter with more vinegar than I am used to as well. My wife also liked the slaw added to her sandwich, she also enjoyed the corn fritters but admitted she likes hush puppies better. The tater tots were nice and crunchy too. Overall, it was a good experience. This was our first "Lexington" barbecue and while it was different in some ways it was satisfying and we would recommend to others.

    Housemade "Dippin' Sauce"
    Charles M.

    A friendly welcome and step back in time decor started our experience at Real Q. And from there the home cooked goodness continued. Our combined orders included chopped BBQ, BBQ (red) slaw, hush puppies, fried okra, corn fritters, fried fish, and fried onion rings. We are not BBQ experts but other Yelp reviewers are well-informed and experienced in this area for the BBQ served here. Be sure to check out their reviews. I'll provide a few non-expert experience details here. The BBQ was "clean", that is, we didn't feel weighed down. The pork is seasoned and smoked and tastes good by itself but I added the BBQ slaw - a ketchup based cole slaw - and the house made Dippin' Sauce, a vinegar based red sauce. For me, the combo was great. All the fried food we ordered was light enough that the coating didn't overpower the main ingredients. Of course, I had to try the locally produced Texas Pete's hot sauce on the hush puppies, and those let the corn meal shine. I especially enjoyed the fried okra side. The service was great! It was obvious the locals are regulars because they were treated like family. But, we are not locals and I felt they treated us as family over for the Sunday lunch. I'd definitely return here, especially on a Wednesday when they serve ribs or on the weekend when they serve chicken.

    If it ain't over wood, it ain't as good
    Erik S.

    For the Lexington style BBQ purist, Real Q is a spot that shouldn't be missed. Everything here is by the book Lexington style, from the variety of pork cuts offered, to referring to the slaw as "white or red" with red as the default, down to even the style and consistency of the hush puppies. If you're looking for a little slice of Lexington, NC style barbecue without driving a half hour south, this is your place. I gotta say, I love the sign out front. "If it ain't over wood, it ain't as good" which is the perfect mantra for getting good Q. Though one of my consistent complaints with the Lexington style of BBQ, is that somehow in the process even if it was indeed cooked over wood, it always seems to lose that smokey flavor. Even though from this area, and in my younger days a Lexington style evangelist (and employee of a place serving this style) I have definitely come to prefer the styles more endemic to Memphis or Texas. To the Q I was served here. I got a simple chopped pork tray, white slaw, hush puppies. This came with a side of the vinegar "dip" sauce, which is what we call it around these parts. Without this sauce, the chopped Q is a bit dry typically. Their dip is particularly heavy on the vinegar. It was good enough, and hit the style on the head, but wasn't anything that would outdo the BBQ mavens just to the south. The white slaw was enjoyable, touch of sweetness to it, thin mayonnaise. Hushpuppies were puffy and moist with a slight crunch. Overall, if this style of Q is your bag, you will not be disappointed here. The prices are right, the folks working there are friendly, and the service is speedy. I'll probably come back and try some coarse chopped at some point, and maybe some of their other offerings.

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    Corey S.

    We found this spot on the N.C. bbq trail list. Having had a few mediocre examples of N.C. BBQ on our road trip, I was really hoping for more and wasn't disappointed. This is definitely the best we had on this trip. The meat was moist, flavorful, and - probably the best part about it - there was a clear visible smoke ring on the meat and I could also taste the smoky flavor on the meat. It seems to me that smoke flavor is almost always missing on N.C.-style que. Both sides were good, but the beans were standout. They had a really nice sweet flavor without being sickly sweet. The potato salad was basic potato salad but I enjoyed it. The hush puppies weren't my favorite on this trip, lacking some of flavor of other offerings, but not bad. My wife had a chop bbq sandwich with white slaw and she was a bit disappointed in the slaw. I agree that it didn't really standout. The combination of flavors on my chop plate was definitely better. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. In my list of N.C.'s best bbq, Allen and Sons outside Raleigh was better but I believe that location is closed now. Id put this a fairly distant second with room for other places to jump in front as I try them. 4-stars for now.

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    Best BBQ, slaw and hush puppies. Drive over from Greensboro when I'm in town. Simply the best!

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    Busy but Fast, friendly and consistently delicious. Best hush puppies!! Variety of wonderful homemade desserts

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    Not the same since the name changed! Price increase but food decrease. Service is always good!

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    This is a sold bbq spot. Had the ribs, luckily we went on rib day! Great hush puppies and fries. The bbq slaw was awesome and unique

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    Little Richard’s Bar-N-Que - Texas Brisket Chopped Salad

    Little Richard’s Bar-N-Que

    3.8(177 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Visited with a group of about 12 who had reserved the large table, so I was seated right away. The…read morewelcome was friendly and down home, exactly what you expect for at a barbecue spot. Our server was warm, attentive, and seemed to anticipate what we needed before we asked. The space has that familiar barbecue joint look. Nothing fancy, just comfortable and family friendly. Noise level sat right in the middle, lively but not overwhelming, and no one rushed us even as we lingered, laughed, and took more photos than necessary. I ordered the Pitmaster Plate with North Carolina chopped barbecue. You can choose sliced, chunky, or chopped. The pork was tender, flavorful, and exactly the slightly vinegary flavor I love. I added collard greens, coleslaw, and sweet potato casserole. The greens had a slight kick but were balanced. The coleslaw was fresh and necessary alongside the barbecue. The sweet potato casserole was easily the standout side. The only drawback is portioning on the sides. They are a bit small, especially if you are planning leftovers. I went in hoping to stretch this into multiple meals and almost made it. Still worth it, just manage expectations. Also worth noting, bread does not come with the plate, so I added rolls. My total came to about $31 with the automatic gratuity for larger groups, and I added a little extra. For the quality, service, and portion of barbecue, that feels more than fair. Everything was consistently good, and the experience made it even better. Great spot for groups, easygoing, and welcoming. I will be back. Must order: Pitmaster plate with chopped pork and sweet potato casserole Heads up: Sides run small and bread is not included

    This restaurant served a lack luster experience. We started with the burnt ends and received the…read moretoughest pot roast bites I've ever had. Dry, Bland, and cold. Back to the kitchen they went. My main dish was the brisket sandwich and honestly I don't know what kind of glued meat was on that bread but it wasn't smoked brisket. The Mac and cheese and cole slaw were great though. The service from our waitress was great, though the fellas at the hostess stand are a bit all over the place and don't exercise detailed thinking in seating. Piling people together while open seats for better experiences are available. I won't be back but if a retirement home had a field trip this could be a pit stop.

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    Camel City BBQ Factory - Lunch Brisket plate

    Camel City BBQ Factory

    3.7(532 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Visited Camel City again on our way to a concert at the Ramkat. I've been a few times in the past,…read morebut was not as impressed on this visit. We were seated upstairs in a front corner room, that was very cramped, and crowded with other tables, and apparently to make it possible to fit as many tables as they had, they were incredibly narrow. My wife and I went with another couple, and the tables were so small, the entire time, our we were bumping knees with our friends...very awkward. Additionally the front room tables don't have any of the vintage gaming systems that we've come to enjoy playing on past visits. Waitstaff were ok, but again, not as outgoing, or attentive as past visits. I honestly feel this front room is easily forgotten by even the staff. On this visit I got the brisket with hushpuppies as a side. The brisket was good, I do wish I'd gotten a different side, the hushpuppies were good, but got heavy after a bit, and made me feel a bit sluggish. In general, from past experience, the food is always great, and so is the service. I'll chock this visit up to bad day, I'm sure i'll be back to give them another try

    This is a wonderful place to go with a group. The food is good, they have a bar, and most of the…read moresecond floor is a game room. There are plenty of dining options and a kids menu as well. They do add 20% for large party gratuity but will not tell you that when you are given the check, so be mindful. Our server asked us if we wanted dessert and then didn't tell me the correct cookie flavors - apparently they always have chocolate chip, except when they don't. Despite that hiccup I still would recommend eating here!

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    Honky Tonk Smokehouse - Split Decision Platter -- Choose two meats + two regular sides!

    Honky Tonk Smokehouse

    4.3(344 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Gluten-free friendly

    Honky Tonk Smokehouse Review…read more Honky Tonk Smokehouse is absolutely worth the visit! The brisket was incredibly tender and flavorful -- easily some of the best I've had. The service was top-notch from start to finish, and everyone made me feel welcome. A special shoutout to the owner, Sam, who was genuinely wonderful and went out of his way to make the experience even better. If you love great BBQ and friendly, down-home hospitality, this is the place to go! Highly recommend.

    On this cool, rainy day, I decided that a short drive here made a great deal of sense! I settled on…read morethe Beef Brisket Platter ($13.95 for 6 ounces of brisket) with sides of Brisket Chili and Collards, and for $3.55 I added 3 ounces of Smoked Sausage! I chose their original sauce, by far the best selection for the brisket. As usual the to go order was out quickly, just over 10 minutes, and I was on my way, with my meal securely packaged. These folks do a great job filling your order quickly and accurately, and for a reasonable price - things that used to be so common at restaurants stretching from hot dog joints to steak houses - pretty rare these days! This was the typical excellent meal from Honky Tonk - the brisket was very nice, made very special by their original BBQ sauce; the Brisket Chili had its own full smoky taste, with beans included, but apparently no onions; and the collards are good but not great - more sweetness than I care for, no sign of meat onions, or cabbage. I drain the liquid that comes with the collard and add a healthy doses of red wine vinegar and Texas Pete. The sausage included cheddar and jalapeños, and packed a nice spice level. This would be nice served a full length on a hot dog bun with a stout mustard. This Tue and Wed promise to be rather cool, will consider another visit for the Brunswick Stew, more good stuff!

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    $0.60 Wing Night on Tuesdays from 5-8pm - offer for dine-in guests only.

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    J S Pulliam Barbeque - Hot dog all the way

    J S Pulliam Barbeque

    4.2(106 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    We often visit Pulliams to grab a hotdog. It's a yummy…read moreplace to eat with fairly quick service. You go inside to order and be served, but then take it to go or eat in the parking lot. We personally love to pull around back beneath the shade tree to eat. This is a place where you get chips with your hotdog-not fries. Which is kind of a bummer for folks like me who love a crispy fry slathered in ketchup alongside my hotdog. You can also get a glass bottle drink. My husband always grabs an ice cold Cheerwine. They're not my top hotdog pick in the area, but I certainly never say no to a visit to Pulliams. Give this neat little place a try!

    Their dog's typically are fantastic. I must have hit work shift change because there were about ten…read morepeople waiting to order or waiting for their dogs at 3:15pm. So there was a wait and I was in no rush. My order for two dogs all the way with slaw and toasted bun. Along with Cheerwine and bag of chips. Dogs were great but one bun was burnt slightly. There is no ambiance like it's 108 years old. So can cut it some slack. Fortunately the employees are much younger! As for ambiance not much except so far best dogs in Triad IMO. I have a rule to never eat in my automobile. Not many option where people do eat in their car.Wooden stumps to side of place to sit but too hot for that. You would think after 108 years money would be allocated for small shelters with seats. And warning NO public restroom. To sum it up will rate it four stars Ambiance leave it as is. You are going for the dogs not sparkle.

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    Black Powder Smokehouse - Jamestown - Beef Short Ribs

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    4.3(345 reviews)
    23.6 mi
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    Was in the area for business and this place was recommended by some of my Greensboro colleagues…read more The daily specials on my visit were brisket meatloaf or brisket chimichangas. Unfortunately when I arrived at 5:30 both were already sold out. I went with sliced brisket, collard greens and Gouda Mac & Cheese. Everything was excellent! Good smoke ring on the brisket, meat was very juicy and not dry. Only complaint would be that I prefer the stems removed from my collards, not a deal breaker, just my preference. All of the BBQ sauces were excellent as well. The atmosphere was awesome, loved the old vintage hometown feel. Can't wait for my next visit, I will arrive earlier to try and get the daily specials!

    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.

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