R O 's Bar-B-Que

It's been about Seven years since my last visit here and long over due!I don't get to TonyTown as much as I used too but was in town for a family function and had to stop by.I got me a delicious chopped BBQ sandwich and a quart of BBQ Cole Slaw.It never disappoints!

This one goes to my friend Barrett O. https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=NWKkrswnlRkSrqF1IzliDQ who said I needed to go here and even though he lives a thousand miles away, I took his recommendation. When you have a Yelp friend who has good taste in restaurants says you need to go somewhere, do it!Definitely not fancy, R O's is inexpensive and it's tasty. It's called "barbecue" but it's not really. It's just a really good sandwich and that's what you need to know.I ordered the "X-large BBQ" and an order of onion rings at the counter and paid for it there. A few minutes later, my number was called and I brought my white bag of deliciousness to a table. This large sandwich is served on a tasted bun. It's sliced pork with a sweet sauce. I did take a bite of it as it was served and then ate the rest with fork. The onion rings were excellent. Hot, crisp, random slices that suggest these are hand-made.As for COVID practices, half the tables are marked off and all the staff are wearing masks. Some of them are even wearing them properly. About half of the customers were wearing masks. There was hand sanitizer available. I'm guessing that the big ketchup dispenser doesn't get wiped down often, but I used a napkin and was okay.Five stars for an interesting and unique classic restaurant that is a bit off the beaten path in Gastonia.[Review 14103 overall, 1425 of 2020, number 2673 in North Carolina.]

Although Charlotte is where I lay my head, my hometown is Dallas, NC and Gastonia is where my people are from. It's a little strange I've not mentioned RO's barbecue before. My mom & dad ate here when they were dating in high school and my grandparents were enjoying the BBQ before then. We grew up with the onion rings, the hush puppies, and of course the Cherry Lemon Sun-Drops served fountain-style with that soft crushed ice you can't get just anywhere. When a relative or old friend returns home, a stop at RO's is sure to be on the agenda.Here very recently, RO's has shifted from minced and sliced pork sandwiches to all "pulled pork" offerings which I am told are from a more tender and juicy cut, the Boston Butt. Judging from the sandwich I just polished off, the new cut delivers on both points; It was indeed TENDER and JUICY.RO's isn't it cheap however, a barbecue sandwich, onion rings, and a drink will set you back just south of 12 bucks. But that's a price folks around here are somehow still willing to pay.Top marks for flavor, service (car hop style), hometown realness, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Pull in and have a taste. You'll be hooked on the slaw from the first bite!

Came to R.O.'s after they were mentioned in Southern Living Magazine for having a tasty hot dog. As others have mentioned they are providing curb service and as soon as I parked I was quickly greeted by a server. I know they are used to locals but I did have to ask for a menu which she got for me speedily. My order: Hot dog with chili, slaw, and mustard, onion rings, and a sweet tea. Lots of good things about their slaw so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, when I unwrapped my dog, there were more toppings on the paper than on the actual hot dog. The hot dog was a really good size and still not the footlong that they have available. It tasted ok but I really wanted all of those toppings.The onion rings were top notch though and I was able to use them to scoop up some of the misplaced toppings.My experience wasn't their finest hour, but I'll definitely return to R.O.'s to try their BBQ, pimento cheese, and more of that slaw.

I'm not sure if the negative reviews were all on bad days or if they weren't genuine because they didn't match my experience here. The complaints about the meat being dry are likely from people who asked for no slaw on their sandwich, because at R.O.s their sauce is mixed in with the slaw unlike most barbecue places. The pictures don't do the food justice because even though the sandwiches look like a mess they're delicious. The BLT was one of the best I've ever had as were the hush puppies and the onion rings. Make sure to get a Cherry Lemon Sundrop, too.

I wish this place was in a better location. The prices are a bit high but the food is great.

I have eaten this bbq for years. The slaw is out of this world. I've always considered it the best bbq slaw. It has no match. The restaurant is old school with curb side. I have had bbq from all over the eastern United States and RO's wins every time.

Mayo is for white slaw, not BBQ slaw. BBQ slaw should be ketchup only. The two should never be together except in Thousand Island dressing.

Good food- fast service- affordable meals. Cheeseburgers and ff were yummy. Love the cherry lemon Sundrop.

I've been going to this restaurant my entire life. Last two times have been horrible. Prices have went up but I don't mind paying for good food. The food used to be so good I ordered a minced bbq plate with a cherry lemon sundrop 2 hot dogs all the way fries another cherry lemon sundrop. And absolutely nothing was good. Slaw is definitely not the same .... Cherry lemon sundrop is definitely out of the can because it not the same. It's really disappointing..... I won't be returning sad to say