Gaston Co. Cue Trail
A guide to our best barbecue
Whether you’re a barbecue aficionado or looking to try something new, the Gaston Co. Cue Trail is a great guide to our best BBQ.
Crave Hot Dog and BBQ
218 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Blacks Barbecue
2902 York Hwy, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
Open: Tues-Sat – 10:30am-8pm | Closed: Sun & Mon
Cash Only | Takeout. Since 1957, Black’s Barbecue specialty is the barbecue sandwich and slaw. Purchase by the pound.
Hillbillys BBQ
305 S Main St, Lowell, NC 28098, USA
Open: Mon-Thurs – 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat – 11am-9:30pm, Sun – 11am-3pm
Dining room and drive-thru/pickup window. Hillbilly's BBQ & Steaks opened in 1989. From the very first day the same philosophy is still going strong.
RayNathans
4571 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA
Open: Thurs-Sat – 11am-9pm, Sun – 10:30am-2pm | Closed: Mon-Wed
BBQ is more than just food and a style of cooking. It’s reminiscent of a slower, simpler time rooted in fellowship with friends, family, and neighbors.
Smoke Pit
421 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Open: Tues-Thurs – 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat – 11am-9pm, Sun – 11am-8pm | Closed: Mon
Best BBQ!! Pulled chicken, ribs and great a sides. You can't go wrong at the Smoke Pit! This is the place to bring your family and friends.
Rays Smokehouse
219 S Broad St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
Open: Thurs-Sat – 11am-9pm, Sun – 10:30am-2pm | Closed: Mon-Wed
Dining Room. A small place with great food all prepared in house from time tested recipes that we made in house and with input from some of our long time customers.
Kyle Fletchers
4507 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA
Open: Tues-Fri – 11am-8pm, Saturday – 11am-3pm | Closed: Sun, Mon, & holidays
Cash Only | Dining Room & Takeout. Cozy joint for down-home grub, including BBQ pork, fried chicken & burgers, plus hearty sides.
