Bar B Q King - Charlotte, NC

A big lot with two rows of car slips, order-matic menus, and trays mounted on articulated arms so you can pull dinner right up to the side of your vehicle, Bar B Q King is a mid-century treasure where the pulled pork -- and the deep-fried fish -- are soul food paradigms.

100% Approval Rating (19 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Barbecue Sandwich ($4.00)

Slaw (N/A)

Barbecue Tray ($6.00)

Perch Sandwich ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"A big lot with two rows of car slips, order-matic menus, and trays mounted on articulated arms so you can pull dinner right up to the side of your vehicle, Bar B Q King is a mid-century treasure. While many customers eat in their car, phone-ahead service is popular, ..." [Read More].

tallulahnc

January 22, 2006

"I've been eating at BBQ King my entire life. Some of the car hops have been working there as long as I can remember. One of the best things offered is their onion rings. These are freshly sliced, battered, and fried. There is nothing frozen here. The BBQ, ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

12/24/2008 - Michael Stern, $7
6/22/2000 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

2900 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC
704-399-8344

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"This close shot of barbecue in a tray hints at just how tender pork can be. Trays include a couple of hushpuppies, beans and slaw. A "plate" gets you French fries."
Michael Stern

"Below this sign are rows of car slips for front-seat dining, but there is no seating inside the restaurant."
Michael Stern

"Bar-B-Q King features the classic curb service ordering method: speak into the microphone next to the menu on the stand and the food is soon delivered to your car."
buffetbuster

"This plump and delicious fish sandwich looks just right on the dashboard of a car!"
Michael Stern

"The essential companion to central North Carolina barbecue: fine, crisp slaw. It comes on trays and plates and is automatically included in sandwiches."
Michael Stern

"A fine meal on a soft seeded bun: chopped barbecue and slaw. Bar B Q King also offers its pork sliced, which is very good but not as succulent."
Michael Stern

"Bar B Q King has no tables; dining is strictly in car, and orders are placed via the Servus Fone equipment at each car slip."
Michael Stern