Recommended Restaurants

Here are the rec’s from our loyal group of foodie-librarians. You can search the listings by state, type of sauce, type of food, or the ASERL institution where the recommendation originated — almost anything. You’ll find a few spots that have been recommended more than once: Check out each description to get the inside scoop from multiple barbecue lovers. ENJOY!

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Mr. Barbecue

1381 Peters Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
NC
https://mrbarbecue.com/

Nearby University: Wake Forest University

Approximate distance from Wake Forest University: 5 to 10 miles


Description:

Mr. Barbecue is a popular traditional NC barbecue restaurant with all the sides you’d expect, including both red and white slaw, and they even have collards. Brunswick stew is offered seasonally (Oct-Feb). They have Cheerwine and their banana pudding is a popular dessert. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You can see the woodpile out back!

If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Chopped bbq tray

Menu:

What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Fish/Seafood, Ribs, Brisket

For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Red/Tomato

Other:
Locally owned, Wheelchair / ADA accessible, No alcohol served


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