Bar-B-Q King

This no frills drive up dining experience has been around since 1959. There is no ambiance per say but it will take you back in time. The service was quick and friendly. They were surprised when we said we were taking it to go, so I suppose some people eat in their car! There are a lot of parking spaces here too.I ordered the BBQ Plate with chopped pork. I could have finished my plate, but wanted to save room for dessert so left some fries behind. The value is great! I ordered two plates and tipped 20%, which totaled at $30 with the credit card fee. Bring cash if you can to save 3%.As others have noted, the standard sauce is slightly sweet but not overpowering. I enjoyed it and may ask for a spicy version next time. Go support a local restaurant that has stood the test of time!

If you are looking for some great barbecue chicken then look no further than the Bar-B-Q King. This is a car hop that has been in Charlotte for many years. They were on Guy Fury's Diners, Drive-In's and Dives. This an no frills cash or card spot. I had the quarter dark with onion rings and slaw and I ordered some hush puppies on the side and sweet tea. The chicken was juicy, savory and delicious. I will return. I highly recommend you check them out.

Killer hot chicken and great barbecue sandwiches plus the staff are incredibly nice. It's not by accident that this place has been around for so long.

Talk about a blast from the past.With old school drive in service, I felt like I was in the movie Grease. The staff has been here for over 20 years with rich CLT stories and desirable recommendations. Don't let the outward appearances fool you, this restaurant brings in good traffic and within reason. @guyfieri from @foodnetwork has even place his stamp of approval on this staple drive-in. They are infamous for all things bbq but their Po Boy Burger with a side of hush puppies is sure to make you regular. Vintage. Reasonable. Must Try.

BBQ Platter is good. The coleslaw kinda threw me off with the mustard aftertaste, but once I acclimated I was ok with it. The hush puppies are seriously off the chain. The best I've ever had and I've been a hush puppy hound for over 20 years. I would literally just go here for that if you want a dose of hush puppies. No shame in the game here. Love the old school ordering system. Not so hot if you drive a truck or large suv, but I'm very much into the nostalgia. They do accept credit cards but cash is king in these parts. Hush puppy...

Service was incredible and the food is on point! Get the bbq fried chicken wow! Onion rings are homemade and the dipping sauce is the truth. I'll be back and bring more people!

Always the best food in Charlotte! Onion Rings are awesome, Chicken whether fried or barbeque is fabulous, slaw and BBQ Sauce are unbeatable, burgers and filet of fish sandwich are incredible, even their hot dogs and french fries! Always served with a smile whether you pick it up inside or curbside to eat there!! The only reason I don't get there once a week is because I moved to South Carolina - but I try to get there once a month at least!!

had just dropped my lovely bride at the airport and was missing her already. but I still needed a little something to eat before heading home and saw the dicey little barbeque drive-in on the edge of civilization was open so why not try there? it's kind of odd crossing Wilkinson there but I managed to get in just the same. a closer look and the facilities seemed a little time worn but functional and my nose knows the kitchen is open so I found a spot and waited to see what happened. what happened is that while I was looking at the menu I forgot that I had plans for the afternoon and asked the carhop to bring me this giant plate of food to take home:-- Bar-B-Q combo-dark comes with a 2/3-cup cup of white cole slaw that is fine chopped and pressed so it's appropriately moist rather than wet (which would make a gawdawful mess at anything short of a proper table), good creamy cabbage with a little crunch; a mound of real-onion onion rings that look hand dipped and fried inside by happy singing people; a different cup of pulled pork that maintained its dignity throughout, tender moist bits drizzled with something sweet and red and delicious; that same red was found in on my chickens... :-) it's the best way to serve chickens: fried and breaded and generously sauced but not quite drippingly so because nobody looks good covered in BBQ... and couple delightful balls o' hush puppy goodness were perched on the side of my plate. yumm! -- the only problem here is I wasn't going directly home. happily my foods stayed warm enough for the half hour it took to get where I was going so I still had a hot lunch when I arrived... yea food!

Everything was good including the service. The fried trout was great the tartar sauce was good. The bbq wasn't quite as good as it usually is. The fries and hush puppies could have been cooked a little long to mine and my wife's liking but it was all still good.

My family has been eating here since '73. Same great food and service since then. Thank you, George, for always keeping your restaurant authentic and original. Some of my best family memories are eating at Bar-B-Q King!!! Don't ever change a thing!!! Everyone will always remember and love this place through many years to come!!! Great service, hot freshly prepared food, and iconic historic landmark. Keep up the great work and my best wishes for continued success to you and your family, My family and I will always enjoy our trips to the famous BAR-B-Q KING!!!!!