Best BBQ in Charlotte NC?

Charcoallounge · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject: Best BBQ in Charlotte NC?

Wife and I are headed to Charlotte in October for a log home home show and seminar and then on to the nascar race. Looking for some good bbq and even a good steak house. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

Contact Alex Rannuchi here at the ring. He lives in Charlotte. Very Happy

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lantern · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

I'll second that and there's a Big Bob Gibson nearby in Monroe.

Also, if yer lookin' for some interesting Q you can go to the BBQ king in Charlotte. It's a drive in so that's neat, but I will say that the neighborhood has dropped in the last few years. Give the Q a try and the BBQ fried chicken. Very Happy

Ranucci's Big Butt · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

When you headed here in Oct? Not too many good places here in Charlotte. I have not tried this one but everyone tells me to go there, it's called EB's BBQ out in Indaina Trail
EB�s Bar-B-Cue
633 Indian Trail Road
704-821-6958
known to sell out by 5:30 p.m. For
more information, visit www.ebsbbq.com.
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Charcoallounge · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

Headed there oct 5th, thinking about staying thru the following weekend for the race. Thanks for the info! That'll be one spot we'll try out.

mhoodnc · BBQ Fan Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 344 Location: Charlotte

Spoon's BBQ cooks whole hog on wood, very good stuff. They don't do supper. Most who have been there will agree best in city.

Up at the track I think you'll be within 45 minutes of Lexington BBQ #1....Lexington,NC. The BBQ Shangri-la from what I hear.

lantern · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

Now if ya go to Lexington I suggest getting a taste of a few places and then deciding which one to "order" from.

I prefer the Barbecue Center over Lexington #1 but it really does change from time to time as I think places get in a "I don't give a S***" attitude and the BBQ suffers. That's why I said get a few tastes in before ordering they're all pretty close to one another.

Oh and I forgot about spoons(thanks mhoodnc). Pretty good stuff!!

Also, remember....yer at the race. There will be plenty of people you don't know offering some pretty sweet food for FREE if ya just strike up a good conversation.......and pull for the right driver. Wink

Ranucci's Big Butt · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

Spoons does not actually cook on wood. I talked to the owner a while back, not sure but he passed away just a few weeks ago. They cook the whole hog and use pellets or pucks for the last 30 minutes. It's average bbq with not alot of flavor and very small portions. Their vinegar sauce is pretty good.

If you are here on the 5th you should come by South park Mall, there is a wine fest called Great Grapes going on and we will be vending there. It's Saturday the 6th from 11am-7pm. If you come by I'll hook you up with some free Q!
Here is some info on the event.
http://www.uncorkthefun.com/2007/char/charShowInfo.htm
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Ranucci's Big Butt · Posted: Sep 21 2007 Post subject:

Here is another location I have heard pretty good things about.
Rock Store Bar-B-Q
3116 Old Monroe Road, Stallings
704-821-0668
Rock Store�s menu features homemade smoked
chopped beef and pork barbecue, in addition to three
homemade sauces and eight sides. Banana pudding
and the red-vinegar slaw are both made onsite. The
remaining sides � macaroni and cheese, creamy white
slaw, cucumber and onion salad, cornbread and baked
beans � are commercially produced and yet remarkably
good. Bubba J�s sauces are sold by the bottle.
Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-7:30
p.m. (or until sold out).
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Charcoallounge · Posted: Sep 22 2007 Post subject:

Sounds good! I'll be there. I told my wife about the winefest so now she's really pumped. I'll never get her out of there and I'm looking forward to trying your Q. I think our log home semiar class is in the morning so it will fit into our schedule perfect. Thanks again for all the info!....Kase

BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 22 2007 Post subject:

Good luck with the BBQ- I bet Alex has some great grub for you! Very Happy

If you want to skip the log cabin kit, I have one ready made for you in the North Georgia Mountains. Laughing

Stop by and take a look on your way home!
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Ranucci's Big Butt · Posted: Sep 22 2007 Post subject:

Match made in heaven, Log cabin in the mountains and Q.
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BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 22 2007 Post subject:

I'm working on it! Very Happy

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Poppa's PTL Club · Posted: Sep 26 2007 Post subject:

FYI, I went to Eb's in Indian Trail today (between Monroe and Charlotte). It's not exactly convenient unless you're in the area already, but the Q is very good. They are smart and keep the menu simple. I'm really sorry that I missed out on the Peach Grits pie (I don't know what it would have tased like, but I sure was ready to try it!) I got there at 11:45 and they were out already, so it must be pretty good.

If you're a Memphis in May guy instead of Kansas City,you might not want to discuss competition. He definitely has strong opinions on the matter!

Nice folks and good food. If you get a chance, I'd definitely go by. I'll go out of my way to go there again.
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Charcoallounge · Posted: Sep 26 2007 Post subject:

Looks like I'll have to get there early. Hey BBQman, you deliver? Laughing

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BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 28 2007 Post subject:

I'm sure we can work something out! Wink

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BBQMAN · Posted: Oct 02 2007 Post subject:

Sources have it that Mac's Speed Shop on South Blvd. has some great Q!

Check it out and let us know! Very Happy

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