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Midwood Smokehouse

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Plaza Midwood, Charlotte

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Midwood Smokehouse

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Ranked #1 for BBQ joints in Charlotte
This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños, Banana Pudding and Burnt Ends are a MUST!"(14 Tips)
"Absolutely the best bbq brisket or my favorite burnt ends in town."(12 Tips)
"1 word: brisket! 2 words: fatty brisket!! 3 words: so damn good!!!"(36 Tips)
"also happen to have the best BBQ in Charlotte."(3 Tips)

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Dana DJanuary 6, 2015
Solid BBQ with amazing brisket (get a mix of wet and dry) and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Solid set of brews on tap to wash it all down with.
NealMay 8, 2015
Got the combo platter. I'd rate 1. Fatty brisket 2. Smoked sausage 3/4 pork or chicken depending on my mood. Try the bacon wrapped jalapeños.
DjPharmDSeptember 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the Well-Fed platter with collard greens and share with a friend! I can't even get anything else when I come here. Bacon wrapped jalepenos are awesome when the jalepenos are spicy.
HewAugust 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The fatty brisket here is outstanding. I've eaten some world class brisket out in Texas, and Midwood Smokehouse brisket is in the ballpark. Great mac and cheese and whiskey-based cocktails here too.
Pablo ShakespeareNovember 6, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Absolutely the best bbq brisket or my favorite burnt ends in town. Pretty much everything is phenomenal
Donald HallAugust 18, 2019
EVERYTHING!! I always go for the combo platter...brisket, ribs, pulled chicken, and jalapeño sausage...oh and burnt ends...with side of baked beans and hushpuppies...Pig Out!! 😋
Kari HessJuly 9, 2018
More than one location in the Charlotte area (Birkdale Village, Ballantyne & Park Road)-you can't go wrong with their menu choices; I usually stick to the Classic Carolina BBQ Plate with Coleslaw
Ericu DesuOctober 19, 2018
Everything is good here. I always get the brisket, but their ribs and pork barbecue is also delicious.
Danielle C.December 25, 2019
The salmon was awesome! I know, I know, it’s a BBQ joint known for brisket, but if that’s not your jam the salmon is definitely a contender.
Rebecca GalanteJuly 21, 2019
The sampler platter was amazing. Great brisket and ribs! Hush puppies and bacon wrapped jalapeños. Would definitely go back. A lot.
Matt GentryJune 6, 2015
Cuban sandwich and hush puppies were awesome. Couldn't finish it. Fried pickles were great too.
Kimberly RatliffNovember 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Every time I've been here their dinner special has been amazing. And Hub loves the brisket - best we've had since moving out of TX.
Paul KardousJuly 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fried pickles, pork bbq, hushpuppies and bacon wrapped jalapeños are standouts, but the NC Barbecue sauce pales in comparison to its SC counterpart.
Omar-Jeffrey D.C.August 12, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Brisket Mac n Cheese n Smoked veggies. Normally get the large plate.
Otto JefimenkoMay 4, 2018
Bbq, burnt ends and bacon wrapped jalapeños are to die for. Nice Bier selection also.
Rachel AlexanderOctober 30, 2015
Pulled pork is so yummy you don't need any sauce. Cheesy Mac and cheese and thick, meaty baked beans!
Dale RossFebruary 29, 2016
A bit pricey, you eat BBQ on two plates. Pretty good banana pudding
NocatchoSeptember 14, 2012
Just follow the rants and give the bacon wrapped jalapeños a try, if you like a little kick. Brisket is pretty good. Praline apple cobbler is SINFUL!
KRISTI TAugust 25, 2012
Ask for CJ as your waiter, he's fantastic! :) great food, will definitely be back. The burnt ends and Mac and cheese were amazing!
Bridget YoakJanuary 1, 2016
Don't come too late some of the best things sell out after like 8 or 9 pm. Best BBQ in Charlotte!!
Abby MillerDecember 30, 2012
Get smoked sausage with mac n cheese. Comes with hush puppies which are to DIE for. The brisket rocks too.
Diane PeacockOctober 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great service and fantastic chopped salad & pimento cheese fries for the vegetarians out there :-)
CJ ToscanoSeptember 19, 2011
Been here 25+ times
They have "chewy ice" here! Oh yeah - excellent BBQ too. Just standing outside enjoying the savory smells is enough to make your mouth water. Read more
Rich BingoJune 23, 2017
Ribs, brisket and bacon wrapped jalapeños were all very good.
Hermann BrandiApril 1, 2023
The brisket is excellent. It is juicy and with great flavor.
Marc SecciaJuly 12, 2016
Burnt ends and beer go together like Abbott and Costello.
Matthew BollingAugust 4, 2012
Skip the BBQ sauce, the pork is great by itself. Great smoke flavor - you can smell it when you walk in. Not the greatest NC-Style sauce.
Carrie ElizabethDecember 8, 2013
Avocado Goddess Dressing is on point. The chopped salad topped with pulled pork is delicious!
David WillmoreFebruary 10, 2016
The hush puppies are to die for
Diane PeacockJune 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Chopped salad is GREAT for the veggie crew! Smoked tomato vin. dressing is delicious.
Diane PeacockJuly 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great Cobb salad for the veggies out there and so much goodness fresh made!
Stefanie SpatolaSeptember 6, 2015
Huge portions! Pulled pork with mac and cheese was delicious.
Adolfo BonillaDecember 28, 2019
...if a first-timer, get the combo platter and pig-out!
Andrew LoeblJune 15, 2017
Truly great Carolina style pork. Very satisfying portions.
Sarah WilbanksOctober 26, 2011
You can split a plate that's big enough for three for a total of $20 or go for the classic bbq sandwich for about $7 - either one is a great choice.
Neal ProsanskyDecember 23, 2011
BBQ beans are ridiculous. I'm sold on the Carolina Pork and the bacon wrapped jalapeños are amazing. 1.25 PBRs. Can't beat this place!
DeeJune 22, 2013
1 word: brisket! 2 words: fatty brisket!! 3 words: so damn good!!!
IdoitforthebaconMarch 23, 2014
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños, Banana Pudding and Burnt Ends are a MUST!
Thomas PinckneyMay 7, 2012
We come here every Monday for half off NC beer, they also happen to have the best BBQ in Charlotte.
Panorama Drew EdwardsAugust 3, 2018
Brisket, Ribs, brisket, BBQ, brisket, and brisket
Kate ShawJune 15, 2018
beef brisket, mac and cheese, and pecan cobbler!
Julian HMay 9, 2015
Fantastic brisket. Macaroni and cheese is excellent.
Christopher WilliamsJune 3, 2016
Bacon wrapped jalapenos, Cuban sandwich, pulled pork
Chef Gillian H.August 24, 2016
Lively. Get here early to avoid 1.5 hr waits anytime past 6pm
Tonny StoreyJune 18, 2013
Excellent food and Yuengling!!! Don't ask for a pitcher of beer tho'...they don't play that in NC
Phoenix JimenezJuly 19, 2015
Try the Pimento Cheese Fries; it's big enough to be a meal.
Marsha GuerardFebruary 23, 2013
The BBQ Baked Beans are just amazingly good. Best I've ever had.
KimMay 24, 2013
The Brisket half fat/ half lean was awesome! Burnt ends always a winner!
Barry WeitzelApril 1, 2016
Pulled pork and brisket are the best in NC
Will HuntOctober 26, 2016
Great barbecue and pretty good sized portions.

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