The Original Q Shack is a well-known BBQ restaurant that offers Western Carolina and Texas-style BBQ dishes in colorful decor with outdoor tables. The team has 20 years of experience in serving BBQ dishes. The restaurant takes immense pride in presenting its customers with an array of fresh smoked meats that are unrivaled in taste and quality. Each dish is meticulously crafted by a team of expert chefs who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in preparing high-quality meats. The meats are delicately hand-rubbed with a carefully selected combination of fresh spices, allowing the flavors to permeate the meat and tantalize the taste buds. In addition to serving mouthwatering dishes in their cozy establishment, The Original Q Shack's catering team brings their culinary excellence to a broader audience. Whether it's for big organizations, families, or special guests, the catering service offers a diverse and delicious menu that caters to every palate. The team ensures that affordability remains a priority without compromising on quality.
3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Durham, NC
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THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK REVIEWS
Food is always amazing and delicious! I always get the sliced brisket and chopped pork BBQ but want to try everything else on the menu. There are so many sides to choose from - I love the potato salad (it even has chunks of pickles, yum!) and tried the jack cheese creamed spinach last time after asking a staff member what he recommended (it was good too!). I really like their hush puppies as well. Portions are large and the sauces are tasty. We usually come on Saturdays before the lunch rush. The decorations inside are so cute and the outdoor seating area is covered and heated. Staff is so friendly and food comes out fast. Can’t wait to go back!!
Had a craving for some TX style BBQ, so got the rib plate, slaw, and baked beans. Really hit the spot on all counts. Fall off the bone ribs with a very good slightly sweet and spicy sauce. Sides were just as they should be, really tasty. And the hushpuppies were fried right with the real classic taste. All around satisfying and better than I expected. Service was friendly, fast and efficient. Recommended.
Some of the best Carolina barbecue I’ve ever had. Sides are always great, best ribs, brisket is either really good or kinda dry
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City Barbeque is a trendy BBQ restaurant in Durham, NC. The restaurant combines the elements of a traditional BBQ establishment with the vibrant Tex-Mex culture, creating a unique dining experience. Their most award-winning menu is a culinary masterpiece, featuring their legendary brisket and ribs and an impressive selection of signature burgers, sandwiches, and an array of other delectable dishes. They've been catering events for more than 20 years and bringing their best to every single one. Their pitmasters have been known to smoke a brisket for up to 18 hours, and the result is so tender and juicy you might think you've died and gone to Texas. Their fan-favorite chicken is smoked on the bone, brushed with their Original sauce, and finished on the grill for a crispy, caramelized skin. Their slow-smoked barbeque and homemade sides are served in gleaming cast iron. They'll also set up and maintain your buffet, plus serve your guests with a smile. The same great BBQ, minus the service staff. With a friendly team focused on making your event flawless and fun.
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CITY BARBEQUE REVIEWS
My daughter and I was in the area and she wanted BBQ, so we stopped in to give them a try as a dine in versus delivery as the one time we had it delivered it was not good. However this time things were a lot better. First the cashier was very friendly and offered her take on a few sides so my daughter ordered the pulled pork sandwich with green beans and hushpuppies and I ordered the turkey sandwich ( thought I ordered pulled turkey) with fries and Mac and Cheese. Everything was good and fresh. Will be back again.
I had a taste for the brisket, which is generally always good but I decided to get the sampler because I wanted to try the smoked sausage, I substituted the pulled pork for a smoked chicken leg & thigh. The turkey was super tender and had a great smokey flavor. The sausage was delicious! I ate that on the Texas toast and dipped in the sweet BBQ sauces, the brisket was so dry I couldn't eat it, but when I spoke to the manager, he fixed that quickly. I also had a side of the potato salad, which I happen to really enjoy and compliments the food well. The Arnold Palmer drink I mixed was better than any place around by far! I could just go for the lemonade, tea, and now the smoked sausage. Well done, y'all!
The host BRIAN was AMAZING! Down to earth, personal, friendly, funny, and deserving of a raise. He was thorough and customer service was definitely his number one priority. So thankful City BBQ not only has incredible food, but an incredible staff as well. Definitely recommend the corn pudding, bone-in chicken, & brisket. No BBQ sauce even needed!
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Backyard BBQ Pit is a family-owned BBQ restaurant in Durham. Backyard BBQ Pit specializes in smoke-cooked BBQ, smoked chicken, ribs, fish & shrimp, fresh vegetables, and sides. The restaurant takes pride in using the finest quality meats and creating their own housemade rubs. Their chef prepares various fresh fish such as flounder, croaker, catfish, whiting, trout, and shrimp to your specification. Their staff are very attentive and impress their customer by providing excellent service. Their pork barbeque, ribs, and beef brisket are prepared in hickory and oak wood. They offer smoked bbq chicken, and smothered pork chops simmered over a homemade country-style gravy. Backyard BBQ Pit's vegetables are made with a touch of class. They strive to provide you with a professional Backyard experience that you will never forget. If you need a truly memorable catered experience, just call their Backyard BBQ Pit's catering Director Donald Cozart. At Backyard BBQ, guests can savor pit-smoked meats and delectable housemade sides in a comfortable setting.
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Pork BBQ Starts from $5
Turkey BBQ Starts from $5
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BACKYARD BBQ PIT REVIEWS
Customer service alone gets 5 starts they were so sweet! It was super busy but it didn’t take me that long to get my food and the food was DELICIOUS. The plates come with hush puppies which aren’t too sweet or too savory. I think it has a bit of both. I got the beef ribs dinner plate which beef ribs tend to be more on the chewy side but these were more tender. The mac and cheese was super cheesy and the greens! Chefs kiss! vinegar tasting with a slight sweetness. So good! Thank you!
This is absolutely the best barbecue around. Everything tastes great with my personal favorites being the Mac and cheese and collard greens. The ribs and pork and chicken all fantastic and I can’t leave out the yummy hush puppies. Go on and buy some extra when you order because they are that good.
Backyard BBQ is a bull city staple and a great representation of what eastern NC BBQ is supposed to taste like. They are undergoing renovations, so the inside is a little rough, but the food is always amazing.
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