Best Baby Back Ribs in Charlotte

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bricktop's Restaurant
Bricktop's Restaurant
89/100 (2583 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Chicken And Waffles
Meatloaf
Waffles
Salad
Bread Pudding
Fish
Crab
French Dip
Tuna
Sandwiches
Cobb Salad
Salmon
Cheeseburger
Tempura
Burger
Baby Back Ribs
Hamburgers
Veggie Burger
Crab Cake
Cakes
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Fish Taco
Shrimp
Tacos
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a good place for brunch. The food was good. Service a little slow. No kids menu but they provide a colouring in sheet and crayons for the..."
Tanya Circosta
"BrickTop’s was great for our 9 year old’s bday dinner. They were able to accommodate us when another reservation cancelled. They had a good..."
Daniel McKelvey, Jr.
"The service was impeccable, our waiter Jay was on top of his game, he provided great recommendations and was very knowledgeable and helpful to not..."
Richard Riley
"We had an incredible time at the restaurant, and even the little ones were delighted! The well-cooked French fries were an absolute hit with the..."
C O (Mr Wonderful)
"Elegant, delicious, food quality and service match the price, would go again. Love the design and shape of the bar Update: this patio is amazing...."
Jacob Lawler
"Went here for my friend’s birthday. It was nine of us. Of course, we made reservations ahead of time. The staff was prepared for us and they had a..."
Gouvana I.
"We dine here often. The entire staff and chefs take great care to deliver the best. We’ve been coming here for years. Best prime rib in town. Ribs..."
debra kraemer
"The food (from what I had) was OK. Probably a 4 out of 5. The calamari was good but not great and the sushi roll was strangely super peppery...."
james scherz
"The tables without booths are a little too close together but otherwise had a great time. Enjoyed the food and the service was personal and..."
Kiara Bass
"We sat at the bar as usual, it was really busy and a fun lively crowd. Seabass and halibut was on point. Love the wedge salad with the blue cheese..."
Sharon Gomenis
Sonny's Bbq
Sonny's Bbq
86/100 (2523 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Baby Back Ribs
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Toasts
"Food was perfect, and service was even better. Desiree, our server was prompt and we never had to wait on her. My husband got the all you can eat and..."
Jenna Harwell
"It was my first time at Sonnys and I was very impressed. I had the sampler plate. It was delicious, every type of meat was. Loved the mac and cheese..."
Ron Marotto
"I loved the ribs, bbq baked beans and corn. The smoked chickens wings were amazing for the appetizer. I had friendly service and the food came out..."
Barbie Cochran
"I love the brisket and ribs and get the all you can eat. My trips to Charlotte are every few months but never miss stopping in. Nicole is always..."
Angel Raimondo
"The BBQ was really good. The service was outstanding but the star was the fried pickles. Some of the best I have..."
Jennifer Craker
"The food was great and the service was friendly and fast. What could be..."
Keith Correia
"I want to thank the staff at the Tyvola store for making our Thanksgiving dinner the best we have ever. We have never been tradyionationalists and..."
Laura Bowden
"This is only my second time at Sonny's BBQ. This time I went thru the drive thru. Ordering was painless and service was friendly. We ordered the..."
J S
"Gr8 family oriented bbq joint!!! Think our server's name was Debbie n she was on point, knew the menu inside out and recommended based on what she's..."
Giselle Chandler
"Their sweat and Smokey ribs are always amazing! All their sides are great too! I particularly love their cornbread, beans, okra, and coleslaw! I love..."
Stephanie Shippy
"Great southern BBQ style food. Take away from the store is the older waitresses are awesome and try their best to fulfill your needs. In my case..."
jowan toor
"Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Charlotte! The pulled pork was mouth watering! The brisquit and macaroni rolls were a must try!..."
Belinda Sessions
"Ordered through Uber Eats, but actually quite impressed. The brisket was pretty moist and not dry, sliced pork was *muah*, and giant chocolate chip..."
L L
"I went there for a Takeout order. It didnt take long for my order to come up. Also I noticed this location did have a drive thru. I ended up getting..."
Melissa Ealem
"Love Sonny's, went there everyday I was in town! Best BBQ around! Try their brisket or maybe their pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw, mmm mmm..."
Ivan Tuttle
"We came to Sonny's while visiting in NC because is the only place I've found with sliced pork. I love a sliced pork sandwich in their garlic today...."
Loretta Bernhardt
"The food was fresh and delicious, everyone was friendly and hospitable. This was our first visit and we will definitely be..."
Yvonne Crews
"Fantastic grub at super price. The whole family enjoyed the family platter that had a bit of everything. Food was delicious and service was great...."
H J
"Is it possible to beat all-you-can-eat ribs for $10.99 on Tuesdays? NOPE! Well done Sonny's!!! The smoked turkey was outstanding!! And our waitress,..."
Cicely Owens
"I never had a bad meal no matter what location I visit. The service is quick and friendly. I know there are a lot of other BBQ joints that you may..."
Cody Starken
"This place is awesome!!! The food and service were wonderful and we will be back..."
Mrs S
"Nice quiet atmosphere with an amazing staff. Not to mention the delicious..."
Grace W.
"Sonny's has always been a family favorite and again they did not disappoint..from the Redneck Eggrolls to my Massive BBQ plate, everything was..."
Lloyd Cullen
Jim 'n Nick's Bar-b-q
Jim 'n Nick's Bar-b-q
85/100 (4915 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Barbecue
Bar
Bar
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Wings
Mac and cheese
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs
Sandwiches
Crawfish
Burger
Catfish
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Television
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely the best BBQ place I've been too. They were so friendly, actually talked to my daughter and niece about their food. Never been to a place..."
Crystal Vineyard
"Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. The best bbq I’ve had in a long time! Very clean place! Would recommend to anyone who thinks they’ve had..."
Samantha Kerrie Mason
"EVERYTHING is always excellent here! It's worth the almost 2 hour drive there to eat! Our waitress, Tasha, was the best! Food came out fast! ..."
Dawn K. Everly
"Food was amazing.. Mike the manager and our server Molly were great!!! Some of the best food I have ever had... can’t wait to go back.. this is my..."
Nicole Noles
"I had the smoked chicken sandwich and Philip had the bbq ...we shared our plates. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, and the best bbq, too!!!..."
April Joines
"Just moved to the Charlotte, Steele Creek area, from Ohio and this was our first visit. Jim and Nick’s was undoubtedly the BEST barbecue ever! And..."
MaryBeth Wyatt Fehr
"The food is great and the atmosphere is spot on. The brisket is excellent and the sides are always..."
Terry Wilson
"We had an AMAZING experience with Jim ‘N Nicks at Concord Mills! I was hosting a baby shower this Saturday, and unfortunately the caterer cancelled..."
Jessica Chandler Hall
"Chips are really good and so are the riblets. The pulled pork is good as well. The habenero sauce is recommended. The service was quick but needed to..."
Scott
"Pretty disappointed considering how good the reviews are. I got eastern NC pork. While the flavor of the vinegar sauce was good there was nothing..."
Scott W.
"The BBQ is really good. I had the beef. Other family members had the pork. It was really tasty, and the portions were plentiful. The mac & cheese..."
Nevin J. Mindlin
"My favorite dine out meal while down in Charlotte last weekend. I couldn't leave NC without having some BBQ. We stopped by Jim & Nicks early before..."
Joe D.
"Smoked Beef Brisket!. I always enjoy trying different NC BBQ joints when visiting the Charlotte area on business. So many choices we all went with..."
Bob
"Food and service is always great! We go all the time, but our last trip was kind of a let down. Our waitress was rarely at the table. At one time we..."
Meagsandbacon
"Can't go wrong. They do it right every time I've been there. Its elevated and well executed food. Last time I went we got some hots links, which are..."
Mike Smith
"After traveling all over a 50 mile radius of Charlotte searching for the best "Q", Jim N Nicks Steele Creek takes it. Hell, they hit it out of the..."
CB
"Delicious BBQ and outstanding service. Love this..."
Cathie
"The Barbeque rocks .. coming from a SC..."
The Check Please
"The food and atmosphere are good, but I go here for the staff. Some of the best folks and service you'll find in food service..."
Alfalfa
"AMAZING!!!. I had NEVER eaten here until tonight. Parking lot was FULL and seemed VERY crowded, in fact the restaurant was VERY busy, HOWEVER there..."
Chris Jaramillo
"Best Burger I have ever had/Huge Bang for Buck. I travel more than the average person. I am always on the lookout for that special Burger which is..."
D.N.
"I lived in NC for over two years, and looked high & low for BarBQ that was worthy of all the hoopla the TV folks proclaim (NC as being one of the top..."
Dixie On My Mind
"AL style BBQ Chain. This restaurant from Birmingham, AL offers an attractive environment for families seeking BBQ. This is not traditional NC BBQ;..."
Cheard
"JACKPOT BBQ. This is everything a BBQ spot is ment to be. Had the the Pitmaster's plate with brisket & had to split it with girlfriend. It was..."
Top-Notch Guy
"YUM!. This was really really good bbq! IMO way better than Mac's (which is way overrated anyway) My husband and I split the pitmaster's plate and..."
MMMMTasty
"Loved the food. Friendly service. Oh, and I love those biscuits they serve at the..."
Stef77de
"A thousand times better than Macs. I will never go to Mac's again for BBQ. This place is amazing! Not only do they have an amazing menu, they offer..."
Jamers8510
"The food was fine, but nothing to write home about.. Certainly, an acceptable choice in a pinch, but there are too many good restaurants in Charlotte..."
Hungrywanderers
"Good Cheese Bread!. Love their free cheese bread, its just as good as the..."
Patrick
"Great brisket. Wonderful Mac and cheese and Cole..."
Charliehound
"Love this place. Friendly wait staff and great food. If you want a really good salad, try the pig in the fasten salad with pulled pork...."
Jennifer Cain Hennes
"Great BBQ and worth the extra $ compared to other..."
H2andTam
"GREAT FOOD. THIS FOOD IS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD, I LOVE EVERTHING ESPECIALLY THE HOT FISH!..."
Sunshine
"Anne Lippard. I was at a party last week and Jim N Nick's catered it... I want to tell you.... this is the best food I have ever had... I am telling..."
Anne Lippard
"Favorite BBQ. This is by far my favorite BBQ spot. The food is great!! And make sure you get some of the complimentary cheese biscuits... I've never..."
Travis Wilson
"Best chain Barbecue. I really like everything I have had here. I will say some of the local family owned NC barbecue is better, but not as consistent..."
John
"On our way to enjoy a frightful night at Scarowinds and decided since we were in the area… we should try a new restaurant (imagine..."
The Fake Foodie
"First time here. Seated immediately, served within 10 min. Got the classic pulled pork BBQ with 2 sides. Server attentive, loved the casual relaxed..."
A Campbell
"The collard greens and mac & cheese are great, but the cheese biscuits are incredible! Try the homemade lemonade! Service is solid. You might have to..."
Eric Blazek
"Delicious food! I had the salad with smoked chicken...the chicken was moist, tender, and delicious. Luis served us with finesse! I will definitely..."
Lynne Chandler
"I ordered here twice and both times were to-go orders so I really can’t speak too much on service. When I’ve come to pick up my food, there..."
Alodie Johnson
"I purchased a “30$ Three meats plate “off of their uber eats menu. I was very let down the portions were alot smaller then id normally receive..."
Mike M
"Sierra and Maribeth have excellent customer service skills!!! Very busy night and they were short staffed. Both handled the crowd easily and remained..."
Samantha P
"So this time around, it's not so good. Food cold. Informed waitress. She took back, and it gets sent back a second time colder. We ask for it to be..."
Audrey Cohen
"As an African American woman potato salad means everything. When I tell you the potato salad at Jim N Nick's tastes like your southern mama made it..."
Just Cherelle
"Food was awesome definitely recommend the turkey, pulled chicken and the catfish. To complement the great food we had an awesome server Luis. He..."
khadijah mohammed
"tl;dr: Incredible spot for drive thru BBQ and chicken. I have been coming to this place for at least a decade and it has remained consistent in..."
Justin Wilson
"Food was amazing. Came out fast. The pulled pork was dry but still packed with flavor. Loved the loaded bake potato with pulled brisket. Honestly all..."
Angela Miller
"My first time ordering (Ubeteats)from this restaurant. I was really pleased. I ordered a couple of dishes, as opposed to a "dinner meal". Since I'm..."
Lorraine Harris
"We placed a large catering order from Jim n Nick’s (Steele Creek) this past weekend in Charlotte. Not only was the food exceptional, but the entire..."
Tracey Black
"I had the baby back ribs and my wife had the beef brisket. Cooked to perfection! We tried the mad, collards and potato salad and all were..."
Brad Engelbrecht
"My boyfriend and I have been coming to this location for years and it never disappoints! Came in on Tuesday for some wings and a baked potato. YUM!..."
Nicole Foor