Bar-B-Q King is a beloved local barbecue joint known for its mouthwatering smoked meats and classic Southern sides. Established in 1959, this family-owned eatery offers a menu featuring a variety of barbecue dishes, including pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. The restaurant's retro drive-in style, friendly staff, and a menu that emphasizes traditional barbecue flavors create a nostalgic and inviting atmosphere for diners. With its dedication to slow-cooked, flavorful meats and a menu that captures the essence of Southern barbecue, Bar-B-Q King provides a delicious and authentic dining experience for barbecue enthusiasts in Charlotte.

• since 1959
• institution drive-in w/ car hop service

• Best Thing I Ever Ate - "All American"  - Guy Fieri
  
  Bar-B-Q Chicken
  fried chicken dunked in vinegar-based BBQ sauce; "cross between fried chicken, BBQ chicken and chicken wings"; looks good
• Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - "BBQ"  - Guy Fieri
  
  Bar-B-Q Chicken
  
• Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - "Big Time Barbecue" - Guy Fieri
  
  Bar-B-Q Chicken
  
  Pulled Pork
  

Bar-B-Q Fried Chicken

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