Fast-casual barbeque restaurant serving authentic comfort food. Serves award-winning BBQ, huge sandwiches, homemade sides, fresh salads, and incredible desserts. All meats—beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-cut ribs, Amish chickens, turkey breast, and special-recipe sausage—are smoked on site, and all sides and desserts are made fresh daily in the restaurant. Caters thousands of events every year, of all sizes and styles: everything from formal weddings and backyard graduation parties to company picnics and family reunions. Great for lunch, dinner, dine-in, or carryout. Supports teammates and communities alike; prioritizes giving back to local charities and non-profits.
Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings. Based on 365 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
4122 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 739-2506
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Hours
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Adrian Carpenter
We haven’t been to City BBQ in years because we didn’t have a great experience. We recently went to a wedding where City catered and it was so good we decided to give them another chance. It did not disappoint. We got the Judge’s sampler, and it was more than enough for two people. Not a huge fan of the chicken, but everything else was great. We will definitely be back. Hopefully, our location will be the same as this one.
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David Berry
I stopped in to have lunch today and sparked up a conversation with the manager on site, James White. I just had to share with him how awesome the experience was! Nice gentleman, but the entire experience was more than just James. The food was quick, hot, and wildly delicious!! Service at the front counter was great and the place was clean and cozy!
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Ed Barnes
First time to this location and I was not disappointed. Pulled pork, chicken and sausage all great. Friendly service even though I came in 30 minutes before closing. Two red oak beers on tap was a plus.
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Falan E
I ordered a take out order.
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Barry Burnette
We celebrated my aunt’s 65th birthday at this establishment. We had an amazing time. Thanks to Paul Lowe, He showed us excellent hospitality, and his customer service was top notch. He was helpful from the beginning to the end. He made us feel very special. He handled our event personally.
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Alicia Tabachnick
I come here for lunch. The smokehouse salad (aping mix greens) is tasty. I get it with the smoked turkey, no onions, no dressing and the LoCo or swine wine sauce on side. And the price is under $10. You can not beat it
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Sherry Schumacher
The Pulled pork is so tender and flavorful, even without sauce. Their okra was heavenly…lightly breaded and just a touch spicy. Generous portions, too. Next time I’m back in Raleigh, I want to come back to eat here again.
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Harold Perry
Eat in, Dine outdoors, or pickup, you decide, the meals are fantastic ♥️! Our meal included a full rack of ribs, collar greens, French fries, corn bread, and toasted bread. And a container of peach cobbler….talking about good . It made my Sweetheart break her diet…not much but enough for her to sneak a couple extra forks full in the kitchen. I got a full rack of ribs…need I say why…okay…if you haven’t been there…here’s why! They are sooooooo good. Nice and tender, finger licking good. When traveling through Raleigh, stop by and grab a take out if you haven’t time to eat in. Well, I hope this made your mouth watery, make plans to stop by. Do me a favor, follow me. Have a good week or weekend! Ciao!
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Michelle Strong
Everything is really good for the most part. I really love the potato salad. The chicken tenders are good too! My only complaint is that my BBQ a chicken was a little undercooked in my opinion, so I haven’t ordered that again. But I really like the food, the service is always with a smile, and the restaurant itself in nice.
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Jesse Daystar
Great bbq and nice staff. My go to spot in raleigh. Mac and cheese is devilishly good. I smoke my own brisket and other bbq, this stands up well against my own…. And I can get it any day of the week and not put in 10-20 hrs of smoking time.
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