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Bubba's Barbecue
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Bubba's Barbecue
20 reviews in English
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Review from Barrett S.
Charlotte, NC
A good kept secret.
Location is off of I-77 on Sunset....just look for the pig in the yard!
Great food, friendly staff, plenty of room inside, but good for take out as well.
Ribs-great
Chicken-great
BBQ is great -
Review from Sam J.
11/29/2011
ELECTRIC AND SMOKE
I have eaten at almost every NC BBQ restaurant worth a dime. My gold standard is BBQ restaurants that still slow cook their pork butts overnight, using wood fired BBQ pits. This type of cooking is extremely rare nowadays, because its a real pain in the arse to stay up all night tending the fire, and the wood can be expensive. Bubba's BBQ cooks their 'Q using electric grills, which is a cost saving measure. They DO finish with wood to impart a smoky flavor.
I enjoyed the plate of BBQ, that I ate during my last lunch visit. The service was fast, the owners were friendly, and the 'Q was tasty. I will make allowances for the lack of old timey methods, since the 'Q was moist, smoky, and delicious. No complaints. 4/5 stars.
BUBBA`S BARBECUE
Location: 4440 SUNSET RD CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/16/2012
Activity Type: Inspection
Score: 95.5
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Review from Misha T.
3/27/2012
Semi secret and not too bad. Had a combo platter because I wanted some fried chicken too and I thought the whole deal was pretty solid. Hush puppies weren't as good as Lexington's but the pork was moist and the chicken was great.
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Review from Chris M.
Oak Park, IL
4/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good 'cue, plain and simple.
The building has a very old south feel to it and lends to a good meal. Now I'm not the biggest fan of the Eastern style vinegar-based sauce but it definitely went well with the pork. The ribs were flavorful and large, just the way they should be.
I'll definitely be stopping in once and awhile for more. -
Review from Leanne C.
12/14/2010
Now, as a vegan, one probably is confused as to why I'd go to a barbeque place and enjoy it. Mostly I go because of the sweet tea! The waitresses are really good at making sure your glass is always full (and they give you some to go when you leave...).
The owner is really kind and the building has a very old, kind, southern feel to the it. Just for the environment I would recommend it. I'm not so sure about the food though; I can tell you that the coleslaw, green beans and french fries were decent though! -
Review from Fred B.
Greensboro, NC
9/27/2010
This is one of the best BBQ places in the Charlotte area, and they serve some excellent county cooking items as well. The pork here is cooked in electric pits, and has little smokiness, but properly sauced it has a decent taste. The sauce is vinegar based, Eastern NC style with out a lot of heat. This is good, solid, but not spectular, chopped BBQ.
The slaw is the yellow version found generally in the east, and I really like it, on either a plate or a sandwich. Hush puppies are very nice, among my favorites, as well. Their french fries are just great, about as good as you'll find in any NC BBQ joint - I love'em. The BBQ Chicken here is nice also. The Brunswick Stew is ok, but doesn't wow you.
The Chicken and Dumplings are very much worth a shot, as is the meatloaf, and beef tips. Sides are consistently good. This place is what it is, a solid, above average BBQ joint. You can do much worse than eat a meal or two here. -
Review from Nicole W.
9/15/2010
I've eaten Bubba's on a few different occasions and it's always been solid. It's a bit out of the way for me (Sunset Blvd.), but when I'm in the area it's a classic stop for some tasty Carolina 'cue.
I think I kick up my 3.5 rating to 4.0 as the service has been just so kind. Bubba is one of the nicest restaurant owners I've ever met and the servers are truly salt of the Earth people. Plus, Bubba often donates product to a local charity for events, which makes this place aces in my book.
As for the food, you'll be in and out in no time as the food comes out in a flash. I typically order the petite plate as and I unfortunately enjoy the included hush puppies a bit too much. :) It's not the best 'cue I've had in Charlotte, but I do enjoy it quite a bit!
The digs are pretty basic and nondescript, but I'm usually there to grab a quick bite of 'cue and if I'm in the need of a major sugar rush - a sweet tea. -
Review from Julia M.
10/6/2011
David loves barbecue, so after visiting some friends up north, we stopped by to grab a bite on the way home. We had both heard people rave about how wonderful Bubba's is... so our expectations were pretty high. I had the BBQ Chicken, David had some sort of BBQ'd pork, and we split an order of onion rings. The food was good but not great. But the employees were very friendly and helpful. Even though we had never been there before, they made us feel right at home.
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Review from Todd W.
9/15/2010
Anyplace named Bubba's is a place needing a visit. Any place that combines Bubba's and Barbeque is a no brainer in the QC. Located in North Charlotte off exit 16 (Sunset Blvd West), this place is simple and tries to be nothing more. This is your typical NC BBQ w/vinegar sauce being the specialty. Hush puppies are so delightful that a basket must accompany any BBQ. The pork is so moist that not much sauce is needed, though I love to get the hands messy with a proper dousing of the vinegar based sauce. Great for a quick eat in or massive take out. Apparently they cater too!
Make sure to check out the men's room (men and women alike) as Bubba, who is there most days, will give you a good laugh at his creation. -
Review from Nathan B.
Salt Lake City, UT
9/15/2010
Feeling the need for some real southern cookin', my wife and I were taken to Bubba's for an introduction. I ordered the pulled pork and green beans, with hush puppies on the side. This was my first time with hush puppies, and boy were they good. The pulled pork was best smothered in their vinegar based sauce (another first) and regular barbecue sauce. It was simple but tasty.
Our server was nice, but the real treat was when a guy who I'm assuming was Bubba himself came out to greet us. He joked around a bit and sent my friend and I into the mens restroom to find out if we were men or not (see the image on this page). That capped off the night nicely.
As a real southern cookin noob', I had a great experience. -
Review from Bill M.
Canfield, OH
Updated - 2/15/2009
I'd skipped Bubba's for a few years and must say that this latest Friday night on the way to Florida experience was a letdown. The place was nearly empty, which might be a sign of changes.
The BBQ was cold and dry. It just wasn't that good. I'll give Bubba Miller one more chance because he has satisfied my craving for Eastern NC BBQ, but if it goes like this again, we're done.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/1/2008
If you want *real* Eastern NC style barbecue, head to Smithfield or Raleigh or somewhere out that… Read more »
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Review from Chad E.
12/20/2008 1 Check-in Here
I had heard really good things about Bubba's. So many things, in fact, that we made the trek all the way up to the place just to get some. I won't say that we came away disappointed, but we weren't exactly impressed either.
The building itself made me think of the husk of an old Pizza Hut. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It just did. On the inside it was like everything had been stripped out and tables thrown in like we were at a fish camp. Not a bad like for a barbecue joint, but I don't really care what the tables look like. I just thought it worth mentioning.
We found the staff to be very nice - in fact, they were the highlight of the trip (other than the man v. boy urinal: be sure to check it out).
As to the food, however, there are a number of places that have better barbecue, and most of them are a much closer drive. I'd probably go to Spoon's for something similar but better, and keep McKoy's at the top of my list (if you can get it fresh). -
Review from Keith D.
Travelers Rest, SC
7/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Whenever I am out of town for an extended trip I always try to find some local BBQ. A local recommended Bubba's, and I decided to give it a try.
The location is nothing pretentious, just your basic hole in the wall BBQ joint. They do Eastern North Carolina Style BBQ (vinegar and pepper sauce), and they have a red tomato based sauce for chicken and ribs.
I had a combo of chopped pork bbq and a bbq chicken breast quarter. The chicken was incredible, and the sauce, a little on the spicy side, complimented it very well. The BBQ was just a little dry and definitely needed sauce, and the vinegar sauce complimented it very well too. I also had slaw, baked beans, and a small bowl of Brunswick stew. I wish I had ordered something other than the slaw--I'm sure there are people who like vinegar based cumin seed full slaw, but I prefer mine mayonnaise based--just personal preference. The beans were exquisite, you could taste the molasses and brown sugar in every bite. The Brunswick stew was the most different I had ever seen. It had the consistency of a cross between white chicken chili and chicken and dumplins. It was quite good and included chicken, tomatoes, lima beans, and corn. Although it was different it was some of the best I've ever tasted.
If I were a local I'd definitely be a regular. -
Review from Heather H.
New York, NY
8/6/2006
Mmmmmmm. The hubby and I met up with some friends here after spending a wedding weekend in Charlotte. This place isn't much to look at, but it came highly recommended by a Charlotte-an. We loved it. There was deliciously sweet iced tea, all you can eat hush puppies, the biggest onion rings I've ever seen. Then, of course, there was the meat. I found it interesting that ribs were ribs, but barbecue was what I would just call pulled pork. Both were delicious.
If I were ever in Charlotte again, I'd stop in. -
Review from Jean-Cosme D.
Brooklyn, NY
6/23/2011
The person I interviewed in Charlotte brought me there so that I could taste a good old North Carolina barbecue. All I can say is thank you. This place is just cool and the food is delicious. The only thing is that you will feel heavy for the next 3 hours. But other than that, perfect place and good service. Looking forward to the Democratic convention next year to be able to go back to Bubba.
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Review from Joseph L.
Salisbury, NC
5/30/2009
While in this area of Charlotte I saw Bubba's BBQ I did not have but, a few minutes and I really just wanted to taste the Q . I went in the only people I saw was 2 people leaving . So with a quick look at the menu I ordered a BBQ sandwich ( no slaw this time I wanted to be able to taste the flavor of the Q then have slaw next time)
So out came my sandwich and I noticed slaw on the outside of the sandwich I opened it and saw that the slaw well... some of it had been taken off about half was still there it looked as if someone had taken something and attempted to " get the slaw off".When I told the server she looked at the ticket and said " I told them no slaw "
Then she left with the sandwich at this point I am wondering if they could not get a simple order with such a slow time then what else was wrong? At that point I had spent way to much time just trying to get a simple sandwich put money on the table to pay for the Tea and left .
I called shortly after a conference call to talk to the manager " Bubba " I told him the story and he first said " describe the server " then when I did he said " What color was the slaw " And I am thinking why would he ask that? Does he think the slaw came from somewhere else? When I told him I was not 100% sure he "said we only serve this color slaw"( I think he said yellow) And I am still wondering why he said that? ( AGAIN)
To me this was getting me know where when I was just trying to explain to him what the problem was. I then just said " have a good day and hung up"
Do not think I will be back ... just a warning if you go to Bubbas do not keep it to simple and please please do not make the order very complicated. They may ask you where the food came from? -
Review from jim m.
Charlotte, NC
7/18/2011
There food ( ANYTHING ON THE MENU ) is very, very good. Bubba is a nice guy and very friendly. The service is fast and nice. The prices are very fair. I really love this place.
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Review from Jon P.
Cockeysville, MD
1/29/2008
Bubba's is a great place to get both pork BBQ and fried chicken. I recommend the platter with pork and fried chicken. Both were superb. The beans, yellow slaw and potato salad are very fresh as well. What I like are the people. The servers never let your glass get more than half empty. The Sweet tea is just sweet enough. The staff is extremely attentive. The place is clean. Lots of great pictures on the walls of travelers wearing Bubba T-shirts. The bathrooms are clean and the men's room even accommodates the big boys.
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Review from Austin V.
New York, NY
5/26/2007 5 photos
Coming back through Charlotte to catch my flight, I picked up some ribs and chicken to go. I didn't try the pork but the ribs were full and meaty and the chicken had a great flavor to it. Like Tony, I thought this was the highest price I paid for BBQ for my trip and not nearly as good as some others. I might give it another go, sit in this time and get a better feel for the experience.
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Review from meghan z.
Montgomery, AL
12/30/2009
meat was not smoked, cooked way too long, so it was basically tasteless mush, sides had little to no flavor. place was empty, cafeteria feeling, no music, no cheer, just blah....
