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While Lexington is the self-professed “barbecue capital of the world,” Winston-Salem has a good selection of great BBQ places. Curious about the difference between North Carolina’s regional styles? Our guide to Eastern vs Western North Carolina barbecue explains how sauces, meats, and traditions set them apart. Check out this list of local Barbecue restaurants and find the one that most appeal to you. You may have to try a couple of them to find your favorite, but looking for it will be a delicious adventure!
Camel City BBQ Factory
Camel City is pulled pork, brisket, and bbq chicken in an industrial setting with video and arcade games. Salads, sides, appetizers, and desserts are available too. Draft beers, wine, and cocktails. Delicious food in a fun environment. Great kids menu.
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- 701 Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-306-9999
- Hours
- Sun-Thurs, 11 am-9 pm
- Fri & Sat, 11 am-10 pm
City Barbecue
City Barbecue has three on-site smokers that they never turn off. You can smell the smoke before you arrive. Their Pitmasters have years of knowledge and use local hickory for the perfect smoke, crafting the city’s best barbecue. They serve beef brisket, smoked for up to 18 hours, pulled pork, bone-in chicken, smoked sausage, turkey breast, St Louis-style cut ribs, wings, homemade sides, and meat by the pound.
- 299 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-331-9800
- Hours
- Sun-Sat, 10:30 am-9 pm
East of Texas
East of Texas sounds like the place for good food and good fun. They claim to serve the Sloppiest Joe in Winston Salem, and their brisket sliders look great. They have music and other events during the week, so check out their Facebook page for info and their menu.
Photo by Aniya Ellison for MyWinston-Salem.com, © Cover Story Media, Inc. 2023.
East of Texas Facebook | East of Texas Website
- 907 S Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-422-7076
- Hours
- Mon-Thurs, 10 am-9 pm
- Fri, 10 am-10 pm
- Sat, 9 am-10 pm
- Sun, 10 am-8 pm
Honky Tonk Smokehouse
Honky Tonk Smokehouse uses a special blend of dry rub spices and a slow-cooked hickory fire to attain their delicious Texas- or Memphis-style flavor. They serve platters, sandwiches and sliders, sides, and desserts too. Everything is freshly prepared each day.
- 145 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-794-2270
- Hours
- Tues-Thurs, 11 am-7:30 pm
- Fri & Sat, 11 am-8 pm
- Closed Sun & Mon
Little Richard’s Bar-B-Que
Little Richard’s Bar-B-Que offers brisket, burnt ends, chopped BBQ Plate, and smoked sausage reviewers says is delicious. The wings get high marks as well. Spacious place with lots of seating and a full bar. Good service and friendly atmosphere. Little Richard’s also has locations in Clemmons and Walkertown.
Photo by Aniya Ellison for MyWinston-Salem.com, © Cover Story Media, Inc. 2023.
Little Richard’s Bar-B-Que Menu
- In Stratford Village, 109 S Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-999-8037
- Hours
- Sun-Sat, 11 am-9 pm
Mr. Barbecue (& Miss Fried Chicken)
1381 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem
336-725-7827
Mr. Barbecue has been serving hickory-smoked, Lexington-style chopped pork, brisket, ribs and fried chicken since 1962. Their hush puppies are considered the best by many. We like their potato salad, banana pudding and peach cobbler. Newly renovated.
- 1381 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-725-7827
- Hours
- Mon-Sat, 10:30 am-8 pm
- Closed Sunday
Real Q (Formerly Little Richard’s Lexington BBQ)
Real Q was selected as the highest rated BBQ in Winston-Salem according to Yelp. Serving authentic, pit cooked Lexington-style barbecue, ribs, chopped pork, and chicken. Featuring a Rib Special on Wednesdays and BBQ chicken special, Friday and Saturday.
- 4885 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-760-3457
- Hours
- Mon-Sat, 10:30 am-8 pm
- Closed Sunday
What Are The Best Restaurants Downtown?
Once you finish wiping that BBQ sauce off your fingers, take a nice walk downtown. It’s pleasant to walk along the streets on a clear evening. Take note while there of the art galleries you could visit during the day and all the downtown restaurants Winston-Salem has. You may want to try one of those on your next evening out. Check out our lists.
Who makes your favorite BBQ? Let us know in the comments!
