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American, Barbecue
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Reviewed 3 April 2021 via mobile

First impression wasn't good. I seen their score from dehec was 95.5. In my option, from working in food for 10 years, if you're under 97, you're place is nasty. I'm in a different state so maybe they are more stuck here not sure but...gave them a chance anyway. We ordered mozzarella stickers as an appetizer and they came put luke warm, not even hot. Service was good. Bbq and fries were good. Corn on Cobb was bland.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 11 January 2021

Very good club sandwich. Awful brisket-way too fatty! Employees and patrons appear unaware of pandemic. Not wearing masks!!!

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 19 September 2020 via mobile

Wife and I tried this place as we recently moved to Gastonia. Huge portions and good food. Wait staff was great (one woman show running it all). We had the fried mushrooms, fried okra for starters. The mushrooms reminded me of those I had in...Chicago while in the Navy. For the main course we had chicken combo and brisket and baby back ribs. The food was good. Took home half for leftovers. Give it a shot, support the locals!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020 via mobile

Decent beer selection. Nice menu selection. The food was good. No complaints. I know BBQ is very Regional and very prejudicial, but I have had BBQ all over the world. This was good, but it wasn't great bbq. Certainly not the #4 restaurant in Gastonia.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 6 January 2020 via mobile

We love patronizing local businesses and with this choice we hit a home run! Our server was amazing. She welcomed us like old friends. She explained the menu selections & assisted us in making our choices. The atmosphere is comfortable & it seems everybody knows...everyone. The food was hot and delicious. The burgers were amazing but the French fries needed a couple more minutes in the fryer.... ask for well done, crispy fries. We loved this place and the amazing staff.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 3 January 2020

Don't go by the pictures, they are very deceiving. My husband and I both ordered a 1/2 lb hamburger his with seasoned fries and mine with onion rings to to. When I went in to pick up the order and pay I watched a waitress...as she took an order to a table and the food looked really good, I thought to myself "these burgers are going to be really good". Wrong! The burgers were basically smashed together, the lettuce was wilted and brown around the edges, tomatoes were not sliced they were shaved, shaved so thin that they did not even stay together. Hamburger patty was big but very bland. Bun was very thin and flat and fell apart as we ate the burgers. The seasoned fries were crinkle cut (which I love) and very under cooked; not brown or even remotely crisp. Very limp and soggy with a few sprinkles of seasoning on the top couple of fries. Onion rings were okay however a couple of them were terribly under cooked with parts of them doughy. Paid $14.00 plus tip and some change for two burgers, a very small order of uncooked fries and an order of onion rings. Price would not be bad if the food was good. Very disappointed. I don't write many unfavorable reviews and did not even think about taking a picture. I wish I had taken a couple of photos.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 1 December 2019 via mobile

Amazing food and you get sooo much! Great prices. The establishment looks sketchy but definitely worth the great food!

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 17 November 2019 via mobile

Don’t overlook this place! Was hesitant but decided to take a risk. Bar atmosphere with a very casual feel. But the food was crazy good!! Homemade cinnamon honey butter that I put in everything!!!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 22 October 2019 via mobile

Brisket, pulled pork, black eyed peas, butter beans, coleslaw (regular and bbq), baked beans, mashed potatoes and more. All four of us cleaned our plates!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 20 October 2019 via mobile

Went yesterday and lunch special brisket with baked beans and mashed potatoes, best meal I have had in ages. Had to stop today to get their great hamburgers got my wife and mother in law. Great service and friendly staff.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 29 September 2019 via mobile

Brisket sandwich was excellent and the okra. We sat outside so I guess they don’t want to go outside on a 90 degree day and serve, then remove the picnic tables.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 9 September 2019 via mobile

Adorable little place my family and I went to after the museum, BEST fried pickles I’ve ever had! My son had the smoked wings, and my husband and I loved their bbq pulled pork plate. Would 100% go back when we are in the area!

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 19 August 2019 via mobile

There were 7 of us who stopped in for lunch here. It was slow inside so the staff attended to us wonderfully. The brisket was excellent! 2 folks had the sampler platter of meat and we all tried some, nothing was a disappointment...every bite was...fantastic. The staff brought me samples of all the BBQ sauces as I had not tried some- the vinegar one was to acidic for me- but I did enjoy the molasses based. Even the skeptic of the bunch was impressed! I give it a 5 star rating- stop by and have a bite to eat...you will not be disappointed!More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 4 August 2019 via mobile

My husband and I had an early dinner here before the dinner rush. Service was friendly. We started with smoked then fried wings which had a good smoke going. I would’ve liked them cooked slightly more for added tenderness. Husband had the burger which he...said was good. I had a chef salad I ordered minus ham, but with plenty smoked turkey. The turkey was good. The salad greens are just iceberg. The serving of blue cheese dressing was extremely generous. We will probably return on a Thursday night for their once a week brisket.overall, we had a good meal, but the competition in town is stiff.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 29 July 2019 via mobile

We stopped in here for lunch on a road trip, and we were so glad we did!! The food was totally delicious and our server was super nice and attentive. We started with smoked wings, which are slow smoked and full of smoky flavor, but...what took them over the top was that they flash fry them until crispy when you order them. UNBELIEVABLE. Some of the best wings we ever ate. My husband and I shared the meat platter with ribs, brisket, more wings, and pulled pork. Everything was excellent, the ribs fell off the bone and the brisket was meltingly tender. My son had the cheeseburger and loved it. Sides were all very good - we had fries, onion rings, and a little salad. The bbq sauce is definitely Carolina-style with a tangy flavor and thinner than typical, but quite tasty. My hubby and son thanked me 3 times for finding this on Trip Advisor. Highly recommend!!More

Date of visit: July 2019
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