Best BBQ Restaurants in Raleigh

Savor Raleigh BBQ—slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, tangy sauces, and classic southern sides at iconic and hidden spots.

Slow-Smoked Ribs

Tender ribs with rich smoke rings and house-made barbecue sauces.
Chex Grill & Wings

Chex Grill & Wings

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🎓 Wade & Hillsborough
4.9
Vibrant wing spot with extensive flavor choices, live music, and late-night hours, serving halal comfort food in Raleigh’s University Park.
Chop Shop BBQ & Grill

Chop Shop BBQ & Grill

$

$$
🏢 Six Forks & Midtown
4.8
Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh’s North Hills serving tender meats, flavorful sauces, and classic Southern sides in a casual atmosphere.
SmokeStacks Cafe

SmokeStacks Cafe

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🌃 Downtown
4.8
Eclectic smokehouse in Historic Oakwood blending BBQ classics and inventive small plates with local ingredients and crafted cocktails.
Scooter's Bar & Grill

Scooter's Bar & Grill

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$$
🚗 Northeast Raleigh
4.6
Congenial tavern serving ribs and casual eats with live music, sports viewing, and spacious outdoor seating.
Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse

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🌃 Downtown
4.5
Regional BBQ specialties served on plates & sandwiches with a roadhouse feel highlighting bold smoke flavors in Raleigh.
Triangle Hawaii BBQ

Triangle Hawaii BBQ

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$$
🚗 Northeast Raleigh
4.5
Authentic Hawaiian flavors shine at Triangle Hawaii BBQ with generous portions, unique dishes, and a welcoming Raleigh spot.
Longleaf Swine

Longleaf Swine

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$$
🌃 Downtown
4.4
Southern BBQ spot with bold sauces and quick service; outdoor seating hosts local draft beers and fun, with TVs showing sports.
America’s Best Wings

America’s Best Wings

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$$
🚗 Northeast Raleigh
4.4
Bold flavors with 36 wing sauces, Philly cheesesteak, halal options, and fresh seafood deliver fast service in Northeast Raleigh’s Tarrymore Square.
City Barbeque

City Barbeque

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🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood
4.4
Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings with fast service and local specialties.
City Barbeque

City Barbeque

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$$
🏡 North Raleigh
4.4
Counter-serve smokehouse in Raleigh serving classic BBQ with fast service in a friendly, casual setting.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Juicy pulled pork served on fresh buns with tangy vinegar-based sauces.

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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

4.3

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SmokeStacks Cafe

SmokeStacks Cafe

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$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

4.8

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The BBQ Lab

The BBQ Lab

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

4.2

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Sam Jones BBQ

Sam Jones BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

4.4

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Wild Wing Cafe

Wild Wing Cafe

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🍗 BBQ

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

4

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City Barbeque

City Barbeque

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🍗 BBQ

🏡 North Raleigh

4.4

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Buffalo Brothers of Lake Boone

Buffalo Brothers of Lake Boone

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🍗 BBQ

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

4.2

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

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$

🍗 BBQ

📍 South Raleigh

4.3

Southern Sides

Classic sides like baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread to accompany every meal.

Wings Over Raleigh

Wings Over Raleigh

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

4
Wing It On!

Wing It On!

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$$

🍗 BBQ

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

4.1
Wild Wing Cafe

Wild Wing Cafe

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$$

🍗 BBQ

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

4
Triangle Hawaii BBQ

Triangle Hawaii BBQ

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$$

🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.5
The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

4.3
The BBQ Lab

The BBQ Lab

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🍗 BBQ

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

4.2
SmokeStacks Cafe

SmokeStacks Cafe

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🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

4.8
Shane's Rib Shack

Shane's Rib Shack

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🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.2

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Wings Over Raleigh

Wings Over Raleigh

$$
🎓 Wade & Hillsborough
4
Wing It On!

Wing It On!

$$
🎓 Wade & Hillsborough
4.1
Wild Wing Cafe

Wild Wing Cafe

$$
🌲 Northwest Raleigh
4
Triangle Hawaii BBQ

Triangle Hawaii BBQ

$$
🚗 Northeast Raleigh
4.5
The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

$$
🌃 Downtown
4.3
The BBQ Lab

The BBQ Lab

$$
🏢 Six Forks & Midtown
4.2
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Chex Grill & Wings

Chex Grill & Wings

$$

🍗 BBQ

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

4.9
Vibrant wing spot with extensive flavor choices, live music, and late-night hours, serving halal comfort food in Raleigh’s University Park.
Wings Over Raleigh

Wings Over Raleigh

$$

🍗 BBQ

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

4
Popular chicken wing spot known for diverse sauces, speedy service, and a lively atmosphere near University Park in Raleigh.
Scooter's Bar & Grill

Scooter's Bar & Grill

$$

🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.6
Congenial tavern serving ribs and casual eats with live music, sports viewing, and spacious outdoor seating.
Sam Jones BBQ

Sam Jones BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

4.4
Casual BBQ eatery serving grilled poultry, beef sandwiches, and famous cornbread in Raleigh's Warehouse District.
Jack's Seafood & Soul Food

Jack's Seafood & Soul Food

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌳 East Raleigh

🌳 East Raleigh

4.3
Unfussy Southern BBQ & fried chicken served with oysters and fish plates in a welcoming Raleigh spot.
Chop Shop BBQ & Grill

Chop Shop BBQ & Grill

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

4.8
Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh’s North Hills serving tender meats, flavorful sauces, and classic Southern sides in a casual atmosphere.
Shane's Rib Shack

Shane's Rib Shack

$$

🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.2
Fast-casual BBQ spot serving ribs, hand-chopped pork, chicken, and classic Southern sides in Raleigh's Northeast neighborhood.
Buffalo Brothers of Lake Boone

Buffalo Brothers of Lake Boone

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

4.2
Laid-back restaurant serving authentic buffalo chicken wings, pizzas, burgers, and comfort food with a spirited sports bar setting.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

$

🍗 BBQ

📍 South Raleigh

📍 South Raleigh

4.3
Fast-food eatery serving Cajun-style fried chicken, wings, seafood, and breakfast items with a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
City Barbeque

City Barbeque

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏡 North Raleigh

🏡 North Raleigh

4.4
Counter-serve smokehouse in Raleigh serving classic BBQ with fast service in a friendly, casual setting.
SmokeStacks Cafe

SmokeStacks Cafe

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

4.8
Eclectic smokehouse in Historic Oakwood blending BBQ classics and inventive small plates with local ingredients and crafted cocktails.
The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

4.3
Pit-smoked free-range pork, other BBQ staples & sides in a smart-casual setting with a bar & a terrace.
The BBQ Lab

The BBQ Lab

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

🏢 Six Forks & Midtown

4.2
Bold barbecue in Raleigh's North Hills with tender meat, soulful sides, and friendly hospitality that keeps locals coming back.
City Barbeque

City Barbeque

$$

🍗 BBQ

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

🏬 Crabtree & Glenwood

4.4
Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings with fast service and local specialties.
Wing It On!

Wing It On!

$$

🍗 BBQ

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

🎓 Wade & Hillsborough

4.1
Noted for crispy chicken wings with an array of sauces, plus dumplings and tenders; a spot for fresh and flavorful eats in Raleigh.
Wild Wing Cafe

Wild Wing Cafe

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

4
Laid-back chain serving chicken wings in many flavors with a lively sports-bar atmosphere and live music.
Triangle Hawaii BBQ

Triangle Hawaii BBQ

$$

🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.5
Authentic Hawaiian flavors shine at Triangle Hawaii BBQ with generous portions, unique dishes, and a welcoming Raleigh spot.
America’s Best Wings

America’s Best Wings

$$

🍗 BBQ

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

🚗 Northeast Raleigh

4.4
Bold flavors with 36 wing sauces, Philly cheesesteak, halal options, and fresh seafood deliver fast service in Northeast Raleigh’s Tarrymore Square.
Longleaf Swine

Longleaf Swine

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

4.4
Southern BBQ spot with bold sauces and quick service; outdoor seating hosts local draft beers and fun, with TVs showing sports.
Heavenly Buffaloes

Heavenly Buffaloes

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

🌲 Northwest Raleigh

4.4
Casual spot specializing in chicken and vegan wings variety with sauces for every spice preference.
Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse

$$

🍗 BBQ

🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

4.5
Regional BBQ specialties served on plates & sandwiches with a roadhouse feel highlighting bold smoke flavors in Raleigh.

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