3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Cary, NC

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in Cary, North Carolina. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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CITY BARBEQUE

1305 Kildaire Farm Road,
Cary, NC 27511 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

Competition Cobb Smokehouse Classic Small Party Salad Jumbo Party Salad Crispy Baked Potato 3 Sides Plate Fresh-Cut Fries Mac & Cheese Cornbread Green Beans With Bacon Hush Puppies Creamy Slaw Corn Pudding Baked Beans With Brisket Fried Okra Side Salad Potato Salad Collard Greens With Pork Half Bird Breast + Wing Leg + Thigh Adult Tenders 6 Wings 12 Wings 18 Wings 50 Wings One Chicken Tender Full Slab Of Ribs Half Slab Of Ribs Individual Rib Bones Banana Pudding Peach Cobbler Triple Chocolate Cake Two Chocolate Chip Cookies Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookie

"City Barbeque is known for serving top-quality BBQ and drinks. This restaurant is located in the Shoppes of Kildaire. The restaurant has a warm and cozy setting where customers feel welcome. They offer a variety of smoked meats like brisket, pork, St. Louis-style ribs, turkey breast, and special sausages, all smoked fresh on-site. Their pitmaster uses local hickory wood and years of experience to cook BBQ around the clock. The catering team handles all kinds of events, from weddings and backyard parties to big company picnics. City Barbeque also offers curbside pickup, online ordering, and delivery for your convenience. Come enjoy a real, delicious BBQ at City Barbeque and Catering. They also serve vegetarian dishes.

2026 Update: City Barbeque is a fast-casual barbecue restaurant serving authentic comfort food. They also provide catering for thousands of events every year, of all sizes and styles."

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City Barbeque is recognized as the "Best of Dayton" winner for Best Barbecue

Price:

Featured
Texas Reuben $13.79
Pastrami Sandwich $13.79
Pastrami Crispy Baked Potato $13.79
Chipotle Peach Chicken Sandwich $11.29
Loaded Bbq Crispy Baked Potato $13.19
Pitmaster Nachos $12.49
Two Meats, Two Sides $19.99
Judge's Sampler $49.99
Beef Brisket $14.79+
Legthigh $10.69
Adult Tenders (4 Pcs.) $12.49
Banana Pudding $6.29
Shareables
Pitmaster Nachos $12.49
6 Wings $11.29
Basket Of Cheesy Bacon Fries $11.29
Hush Puppy Basket $9.99
12 Wings $21.29
Fried Pickle Chip Basket $9.99
Basket Of Fresh-Cut Fries $9.99
18 Wings $31.29
Bbq & Meats
Texas-Style Sausage $9.39
Smoked Turkey $10.99
Chicken
Half Bird $16.29
Breast + Wing $12.49
Leg + Thigh $10.69
Adult Tenders (4 Pcs.) $12.49
6 Wings $11.29
12 Wings $21.29
18 Wings $31.29
50 Wings $81.29

Discount:

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Contact:

(919) 439-5191

Mon-Sun: 10:30am - 9pm

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BIG MIKES BBQ

1222 NorthWest Maynard Road,
Cary, NC 27513 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

Smoked Chicken Wings BBQ Nachos Piggy Mac BBQ Egg Rolls Loaded Cheese Fries Chopped BBQ Sandwich Chopped Brisket Sandwich Big Mikes Smash Burger Local Legend Burger Choice Of 2 Meats Plate Choice Of 3 Meats Plate Big Mikes Platter 1/2 Smoked Chicken Plate Texas Style Brisket Plate Rib Plate Jalapeno Smoked Sausage Texas Style Beef Brisket Baconana Pudding Blue Cheese Slaw Cole Slaw Cucumber Salad French Fries Collard Greens Sweet And Tangy Bottle Sauce Vinegar Bottle Sauce Fried Okra Hush Puppy Basket Fried Pickle Chip Basket Basket Of Fresh-Cut Fries Texas-Style Sausage

"Big Mikes BBQ serves tasty, high-quality food in a relaxed setting where you can enjoy meals with family and friends. Their goal is to offer the community great food options. Their menu includes a variety of BBQ dishes, homemade sides, smoked potato salad, and desserts. Their most popular meal is the Big Mike’s Platter, which comes with chopped BBQ, chicken BBQ, brisket, smoked sausage, two wings, and cornbread. This dish also includes two sides, pot liquor, and honey butter with more scratch-made sides to choose from. Don’t forget to try their delicious banana pudding for dessert. They offer catering for all kinds of special events and serve the Apex area. They also have a food truck menu and serve local beers to go with your BBQ. Private parking is available at the restaurant. Big Mikes BBQ is also recommended for vegetarians. They provide plenty of parking options.

2026 Update: Big Mikes BBQ offers a variety of dining options, including dine-in, takeaway, and outdoor seating for guests to enjoy their meals. The restaurant accepts debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments."

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Price:

Popular Items
Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese $5.00
Chopped Bbq Plate $18.00
Eastern Nc Chopped Pork $19.00
Smoked Potato Salad $5.00
Baked Beans $5.00
Smoked Chicken Wings $12.00
Starters
Bbq Nachos $15.00
Piggy Mac $9.00
Bbq Egg Rolls (2 Pcs) $8.00
Smoked Chicken Wings $12.00
Loaded Cheese Fries $12.00
Sandwiches
Chopped Bbq Sandwich $9.00
Chopped Brisket Sandwich $14.00
Big Mike'S Smash Burger $13.00
Local Legend Burger $18.00
Plates
Chopped Bbq Plate $18.00
Choice Of 2 Meats Plate $32.00
Choice Of 3 Meats Plate $35.00
Big Mikes Platter $74.00
12 Smoked Chicken Plate $19.00
Texas Style Brisket Plate $28.00
Rib Plate $27.00
Smoked Meats
Eastern Nc Chopped Pork $19.00
Jalapeno Smoked Sausage $9.00
Texas Style Beef Brisket $34.00
Scratch-Made Sides
Baked Beans $5.00

Discount:

Snow Day Special Big Mike's BBQ only for 420

Contact:

(919) 799-2023 (919) 818-2254

Mon-Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 12pm - 8pm

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DANNY'S BAR-B-QUE

311 Ashville Avenue, #G,
Cary, NC 27518 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

Pork Beef Brisket Turkey Breast Pork Spare Ribs Sausage Two Meat Combination ½ Smoked Chicken ¼ Smoked Chicken White Meat ¼ Smoked Chicken Dark Meat Chicken Wings Fried Chicken Tenders Hand Breaded Fried Catfish Hand Breaded Flounder Fried Beer Battered Cod The Buddy Plate ½ Rack Baby Back Pork Sandwich Beef Brisket Sandwich Turkey Breast Sandwich Fried Chicken Tenders Sandwich Hand Breaded Fried Catfish Sandwich Fried Beer Battered Cod Sandwich Grilled Cheese Hot Dog Pork Piglets Turkey Breast Piglets Pork Spare Ribs Piglets Hot Dog Piglets Grilled Cheese Piglets Fried Chicken Nuggets Creamy Coleslaw

"Danny's Bar-B-Que offers a casual place to eat and serves a variety of dishes like Texas toast sandwiches, ribs, catfish, and homestyle sides. The team is focused on giving customers great food choices at affordable prices. They take pride in making each meal with care. All their meats are slow-cooked over an open pit using hickory wood for that rich, smoky flavor. BBQ dishes come with tasty sides like creamy coleslaw, baked beans with pork, potato salad, corn, toasted BBQ bread, and French fries. They also put different BBQ sauces on the table, including a classic North Carolina vinegar sauce, so everyone can enjoy their favorite flavor. They also serve vegetarian dishes. Their Kid Chopped Pork is served with 1 side item and Texas Toast. Danny’s Bar-B-Que also has a location in Durham.

2026 Update: Danny's Bar-B-Que peride themselves in providing catering services for any occasion, from smaller parties to large group functions. They also ensure that their menu options are sure to please your guests."

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License #0354925

Price:

Plates
12 Chicken $14.75
14 White $11.75
14 Dark $10.75
(2) Meat Combo $20.25
Fried Cod $14.75
Hand Breaded Catfish $14.75
The “Buddy” Plate $9.50
Rib Special Pack $27.00
Piglets (Kids Menu)
Kids Pork $5.99
Kids Turkey Breast $6.99
Kids Spare Rib $8.99
Kids Hot Dog $5.99
Kids Grilled Cheese $5.99
Kids Chicken Nuggets $6.99
Sandwiches
Pork Sandwich $11.50
Beef Brisket Sandwich $13.25
Turkey Breast Sandwich $12.25
Sausage Sandwich $11.50
Jalapeno Sausage Sandwich $11.50
Chicken Tender Sandwich $11.50
Catfish Sandwich $12.75
Cod Sandwich $12.75
Grilled Cheese $5.99
Hot Dog $5.99
Favorites & Misc.
Fries Basket $3.50
Hush Puppies $3.75
Okra $5.25
Corn Nuggets $5.25
Cheese Curds $4.50
Texas Toast (1 Slice) $1.00
Corn On The Cob $3.50

Discount:

Ribs Special Pack Only for $27.00

Frozen 1lb Pork Only for $8.99

Contact:

(919) 851-5541

Mon-Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: Closed

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