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

Went to Charlotte for work and heard so many amazing things about Midwood Smokehouse, so I had to…read moregrab a solo lunch to start my trip off right and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the burnt ends and brisket, and both were absolutely delicious. The burnt ends were rich, flavorful, and had that perfect smoky BBQ taste, while the brisket was tender and cooked beautifully. Definitely a spot I'd come back to next time I'm in Charlotte!

We came here on the recommendation of folks from the RV Superstore, and we were not disappointed…read more Shug's has a main parking lot that gets filled up quick on a Friday night, but we managed to find a spot. They have a nice waiting area inside that allows you to see the sushi master. We were seated at a nice booth, and the restaurant is designed in a way that makes you feel like you're at a smokehouse - there's tin roof structures over the seating area which is pretty neat. The bathrooms are located at the back of the restaurant, but you will have to wait if someone is doing a full face of makeup at the sink because there's live music that night. Our table ordered the kids corn dog, the 16oz ribeye, and the goat cheese salad. While we were waiting on our food, complimentary croissants covered in honey butter arrived to the table. They were flaky and dripping in honey butter, so I ate it with a fork to preserve my hands. The steak comes with two sides, so the side salad promptly arrived after the croissants. The steak was one of the best we've had at a restaurant, and the loaded baked potato was devoured. The corn dog turned out to be corn dog nuggets, which made it easier for my little to cut up and let the steam release. The fries were super crispy but fluffy in the middle. The candied pecan crusted goat cheese salad was exactly that. It looked like a small cheese ball of goat cheese that had been rolled in the candied pecan mixture, and then deep fried. By the time you open the cheese ball of goat cheese and mix it with the rest of the salad, there's not much texture diversity because the croutons were not crunchy. If in the area, I would definitely return but would try a different salad next time.

Wait time was average...30 mins for a group of 9. Service…read morestarted off good but we went 30 mins at one point with no-one coming by to check on us. 1/2 the main entrees were just warm by the time we received them. Our waitress was Addie, the asst manager, which was surprising because she didn't keep us informed. Between the time we arrived and then waited for our to go order, it was 3 hours total.

This was my first time eating from here, and I promise you it will not be my last! The food we…read moreordered was delicious. I ordered the Barbecue Salmon with Stemmed Broccoli and Hush puppies. This was so good and juicy. It had just the right amount of sauce, not too heavy or too light. It was perfect:) The broccoli was nice and fresh. Omg, the hush puppies were amazing! My husband ordered the Chili the Kid Tacos. The meat he chose was chicken. He stated it had a little spice with a sweet aftertaste. This he loved! The chicken was tender and full of guacamole, pickled onions and salsa. He also ordered Spanish rice and beans to make his meal complete. Everything was prepared well. Customer service was great. The ambiance was well lit, and the restaurant was clean. We enjoyed everything to the last drop!

Nice bbq restaurant Great food (I had the 1/2 rack) and it…read morewas really good. Service was outstanding! Very attentive and helpful server! Ambiance was nice, typical of a nice bbq place. Would definitely go back!

Take out order Pros:…read more- 15 minutes from the time we ordered to receiving the food. - Clean environment. Cons; - The lady that took our order asked us if we placed an onlne order if we needed to place a to go order 15 minutes later. We sat on the outside bench. - When we received our food from the same lady, we only received our fried pickles. She didn't check the ticket with the bag. We were missing a salad, a chicken salad sandwich, and a brisket grilled cheese. - Then we get into our car and double checked everything again. No utensils. Had to go back in for some. - Food quality: meh. The brisket grilled cheese had zero flavor or smokiness. The side of greenbeans for almost $4 was not worth it. Small portion size. Not sure how they seasoned them but they weren't good. The fried pickles were undercooked. Need more choices for salad dressings. The chicken salad sandwich was bland. We won't be back

Mount Pleasant Smokehouse... yeah, that's a no from me…read more While waiting for my order, I watched other customers' meals and already had a feeling this would be money wasted. I took everything home to give it a fair shot, so here we go: Mashed Potatoes - Definitely better with gravy. The homestyle potatoes, with the peel included, were a nice touch. Without gravy, they needed salt and pepper. The gravy itself had a brown mushroom flavor that gave the potatoes some much-needed taste. Hushpuppies - Crispy on the outside, soft and full on the inside. No complaints here. Baked Beans - A complete miss. No flavor at all--just bland, straight-out-of-the-can vibes. Ribs - They pulled apart easily, but despite the light saucing, they had no real flavor. Brisket - Had a nice smoky taste, but definitely needed sauce. Unfortunately, the vinegar-based sauce they provided was a mistake--thin, watery, and just bad. Chicken - The best thing I tried. Lightly sauced, with a good smoky flavor that actually carried through the meat. I hope they improve, but for me, this was a one-and-done experience. #GratuityAdded #CharlotteEats #MountPleasantSmokehouse #CabarrusEats #Cabarrus #CabarrusBBQ #charlottefood #charlottenc #cltfoodie #charlottefoodie #charlottesgotalot #exploreclt #charlottefoodies #cltfoodies #issawrap #cltfoodbloggers #charlottefoodguide #charlottefoodblogger

We hosted a bridal shower in one of the private gazebos, and it was the perfect venue! We were able…read moreto decorate the space, and the ceiling fan, power outlets for extra fans, and TV for playing music made it comfortable and fun, even in the summer heat. The food was excellent, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was. A special thank you to manager Bob and our server, Connor D., for their outstanding service and attention to detail. They made the day stress-free and memorable. We highly recommend 518 Smokehouse for any special event!

Great food great servicea m n great food and great…read moreenvironment. Wish they also sold barbecue a mess to bring home for me for dinner. Nice addition to Chapin.! w

Every now and then, they advertise 'beef ribs day' and today was it!…read moreYou might even say 'once in a BLUE moon'! You won't find many bbq restaurants that offer the beef ribs, the default is pork ribs so beef is a nice change-up. You get a 'single' rib, yes, it doesn't sounds like much but it's at least 20 ounces of bbq beef goodness PLUS you get two sides for about $40 bucks! So good and the bbq beans, collards and corn bread are always a hit!

This is for the food truck…read more My gawd. Y'all made me happy. I stopped by during the Strawberry Festival. I honestly had low expectations. I'm a Midwesterner and this vinegar que isn't up to par with with our sweet smokey taste buds. Not to mention we do brisket and not pulled pork. We'll I got a Brisket Sammich and Mac. The ladies suggested I try the Strawberry or Honey Peach sauce. The WHAT???? In all of my years i have never! I rolled my eyes and went to play on my phone. Then I was called. The Sammich was piled high with 4 slices of brisket. Not chopped, no picked apart, no skimpy but thick, hang over the edge moist, seasoned brisket. I took a nibble a said "ohhhh". I like it. That made me grab some sauce. I mean absolutely tiny bit on the side just to see. I tasted the Strawberry and was elated. Its freakn delicious. The strawberry plays so well with the heat and a hint of sweet. The peach was freakn fire. I had to come back and grab 2 Oz of each. I thought it couldn't get any better till I bit into the Mac. It was creamy, seasoned, and cheese; not over cooked either. Baby I knew I was driving to Fort Mill to get me a plate. I'll be down y'all

We love Jo Jo's. We have been enjoying the wonderful flavorful smoky bbq since about a week after…read morethey opened. Yum yum don't hesitate to stop in and enjoy some great food. Plus we have never had poor service.

I was passing through and saw the open sign lit up. Really glad I did. Cute log cabin design…read more Extremely clean. The staff is super friendly and food was great. The potato salad is almost like a mashed potato with stufff in it strong pepper flavor. The bbq is cooked perfect and almost all the fat pulled off! Yay! They have two sauces to choose from. A sweet mustard and slightly heated vinegar base.

(4/24/26) Well we're sick of Asian food and Midwood is always a great alternative. There's a good…read morecrowd for 5:00pm. I ordered a Bold Rock cider and a Lone Star Brisket sandwich with a side of baked beans. My wife is having the Carolina pork with hush puppies and sweet tea. As always the intimate setting combined with good food and music produced another memorable experience.

This was our first time dining at Midwood Smokehouse and it was an exceptional experience. We were…read moregreeted immediately upon entering and seated right away. Our server, Julia, was THE most pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable server we have had in a long time. She actually made our dinner more enjoyable. Our food was delicious and plentiful. My husband had a platter with three different meats along with baked beans and coleslaw. I had the chopped pork with fries and hush puppies. Everything was flavorful! The next time we are in Charlotte, we will be going back here for more BBQ!

Today, my family from New Jersey and I visited this restaurant and we were taking very good care of…read moreby Ashley. She was a delight! She got our orders, correct recommended things that we all appreciate it and her attitude and smile which genuine. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive.

Good consistency but the hostess lacked any social or hospitality skills on a random Friday, June…read more12th lunch period. Maybe she was having a bad day but my order placed at 1128am was ready for pickup as scheduled. I picked up Sweet Potato fries with the Well fed and barracho beans and everything kept from Huntersville to Sunset to Research Park. Talk about managing their meats and packaging. You can't go wrong with doubling up on the Brisket here.

Double cooked wings were good but not GREAT - sauce : flavor options seemed limited…read more I had the tenderloin tips - meat was way over cooked and quality of meat was poor at best - BS if it was "tenderloin" - pointed it out and was was given my bill and asked to try something else another day - there will NOT be another day for me at McKoys

Got take out from the bar so can't review the waitstaff. Interior definitely has a mineshaft…read morekitsch to it. Rustic feel. Very very good smoked Buffalo wings. These wings have been chasing me in my sleep good. Also ordered a smoked pork burrito. It was tasty but not earthshattering like the wings. I might order a plate next time I am thru that part of NC.