WHERE TO EAT THE BEST BBQ IN RALEIGH (LOOSEN THOSE BELTS FOLKS)

In case you don’t know what food is Raleigh known for, North Carolina is a big BBQ state and it’s so good here you can spell it four ways – Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-b-que and BBQ.

Barbecue in North Carolina (and Raleigh) is a tradition and a celebration and something they take very seriously the state capital.

THE PIT AUTHENTIC BBQ

The Pit Authentic BBQ is without doubt one of the most popular BBQ Spots in Raleigh. As their name suggests, they proudly serve authentic whole-hog, pit-cooked Eastern-style barbecue, accompanied with all the traditional Southern sides you can take.

OLDE TIME BBQ

One of the best hidden gems in Raleigh and one of those classic hole-in-the-wall roadside BBQ joints is Olde Time BBQ. This was our first barbecue experience in North Carolina when we first relocated to Raleigh back in 2004.

CLYDE COOPER’S BBQ

Step back in time at Clyde Cooper’s BBQ, a Downtown Raleigh institution since 1938 and one of the oldest Raleigh restaurants.

SAM JONES BBQ

The famous Sam Jones BBQ recently opened in Raleigh in early 2021 and if you’re from North Carolina and know your barbecue, you’re probably well aware that Sam Jones out of Winterville, NC has some of the best BBQ in North Carolina.

What You Can Expect:

Indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sun on one of their picnic tables on the grass. Inside there’s seating at the bar and several dining tables.

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