Meat on the smoker

Lake Norman BBQ Restaurants

21 Mar 2020

Lake Norman features some of the best BBQ restaurants in the area. Now each of these places has its own unique style. As someone that has a passion for BBQ and has traveled all over for BBQ, this has to be one of my favorite topics. So let us bite into it and explore the various Lake Norman BBQ Restaurants!

Cornelius

  • Cowboy A unique BBQ smokehouse with amazing smoked chicken wings, brisket, chicken, ribs, burgers, tenders, tacos and more in a casual full-service environment. Signature BBQ sauces include tangy Texas BBQ, Peach Habanero BBQ, and COWBOY BBQ sauce all made fresh from scratch every day. 9615 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC https://www.cowboyrestaurant.com
  • Mac’s Speed Shop Award-winning BBQ, hundreds of beer choices and a come-as-you-are atmosphere. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just hungry, we’ll treat you to an incredible flavor experience. And at Mac’s, everyone (white collar, blue collar or no collar) is welcome. 19601 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC https://macspeedshop.com/Lake-Norman/

Davidson

  • Smokey J’s BBQ Specializing in, but not limited to- pulled pork, ribs, brisket and all the sides. 1827 Shearers Rd Davidson, NC https://eatsmokeyjsbbq.com/

Denver

  • Two Sons BBQ With Two Sons’, a special rub and an indoor wood smoker is used to add the unique wood smoke flavor to the cut of meat. Nothing is adding to the meat once it has been smoked. The only sauce/spices added after the smoking process is done so by the consumer. 647 NC-16 Business, Denver, NC https://2sonsbarbeque.com/

Huntersville

  • City Barbeque At City Barbeque, we are 100% devoted to the craft of barbeque. We refuse to cut corners or take any shortcuts. All of our meats are smoked on-site at each restaurant, hand rubbed with spices, and take upwards of 18 hours to become pure barbeque perfection. 15425 Hodges Cir, Huntersville, NC https://www.citybbq.com/location/huntersville
  • Lancaster’s BBQ From humble beginnings in a small former gas station, Lancaster’s BBQ was born in Race City, USA (otherwise known as Mooresville, NC). The year was 1986 and our slow-smoked, real eastern NC BBQ and race memorabilia quickly became legendary. 9230 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC http://lancastersbbq.com/
  • Midwood Smokehouse Midwood Smokehouse is where the neighborhood gets their BBQ fix. Our pitmasters burn hickory wood 24/7 To bring our customers the barbecue they crave. (To see a blog post from one of my visits to Midwood Smokehouse click here!) 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC https://midwoodsmokehouse.com/

Mooresville

  • Big Tiny’s BBQ Texas Style Mesquite Smoked BBQ is Big Tiny’s BBQ specialty. Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, and Turkey will be the standard fare along with an accompaniment of sides. 179 N Main St, Mooresville, NC https://bigtinysbbq.com/
  • Lancaster’s BBQ From humble beginnings in a small former gas station, Lancaster’s BBQ was born in Race City, USA (otherwise known as Mooresville, NC). The year was 1986 and our slow-smoked, real eastern NC BBQ and race memorabilia quickly became legendary. 515 Rinehardt Rd, Mooresville, NC http://lancastersbbq.com/
  • Sonny’s BBQ In 1968, we were just a local BBQ joint in Gainesville, Florida. Today, we’re still a local BBQ joint. We just happen to be in a few more locations. But we still do things the same way Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille, did back then. We still slow-smoke over oak for up to 12 hours at a time. We still serve generous portions. And we still believe people should be able to go out to eat and feel right at home. 328 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC https://www.sonnysbbq.com/locations/mooresville

Sherrills Ford

  • Boss Hog BBQ Boss Hog’s is a family friendly eatery that has been serving the Sherrills Ford, Denver and Lake Norman community for over 30 years! 7564 NC-150 E, Sherrills Ford, NC https://bosshogbbqlkn.wixsite.com/bbq-of-lkn

Troutman

  • Randy’s BBQ Seeing the smiles our amazing BBQ puts on the faces of our customers is the greatest reward. We take great pride in making some of the best BBQ in NC because we know it keeps our wonderful customers coming back again and again for more! 103 N Main St, Troutman, NC https://www.randysbbqnc.com/