Gary's Barbecue

03/26/08

best barbecue sandwich and service and atmosphere. like Happy Days. old Coke signs and...

by martybell

best barbecue sandwich ever..pepper vinegar and everything you need has been thought of. locals are flooding to it..servers are fast and enthusiastic.. they know they work at a special place..interior decor is old time Coke signs..and old Thunderbird cars in a museum..spacious..great rest rooms..makes you want to open your own place when you go home..this is the eatery that international visitors would say is so American!!..i am going back every chance I get!!..barbecue chicken next..prices are right!!

• Pros: parking..rest rooms..spacious..service..food
• Cons: only location is in China Grove!!

05/15/09

Brings back memories

by myersr

As some people have said, I went to high school at South Rowan, and China Grove Middle School.

It is a place that always brings back happy memories. The food of course is what draws me the most, but it's just a good down home place to go and eat.

If you go back through that area, I highly encourage you to stop by and try it. You will be happy when finished.

• Pros: Awesome pork BBQ, My Favorite? Their fish sandwich's
• Cons: They are not in Colorado

06/24/08

Gary's also does catering, a little bit of everything, delicious and affordable.

by PhilBostian

Gary just finished catering a wedding rehearsal dinner for us in Kannapolis, NC about 8 miles south of China Grove. The meal was barbecued pork, barbecued chicken, barbeque (red) slaw, baked beans, buns, banana pudding and sweetened iced tea with all the condiments, utensils, plates, everything included. He does a turnkey job, uses his own tables and workers to serve the meal. We had about 70 people in the wedding party. The cost was very, very reasonable and everyone had a great meal. If you went away hungry, it was your own fault. Gary served up large portions to begin with, but there was no problem with seconds, thirds, or you name it. He even gave us a couple of plates to take home. I am not sure how far from China Grove he will cater, but recommend him highly for any event where you want a good down home meal. We will definitely use him again in the future.

• Pros: Best BBQ around, great variety and service, great prices, what more could you want!
• Cons: None to speak of

04/20/06

Possibly best in the world?!?!

by cujo31

I am from Pennsylvania & we do not have barbecue places up here, my wife's family lives in the Charlotte/Salibury area in NC & she first took me to Gary's about 4 years ago while visiting. MAN, THIS STUFF ROCKS!!!! I have tried others in the area & down south in general, but Gary's is the absolute best! The servers are friendly, quick & efficient, but most of all the food is FABULOUS!!! My wife brings it home for me in a cooler when I cannot go down there with her, & it lasts about 1 day here!! Thanks Gary's, & keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: Delicious, Servers/Waitstaff, Pricing
• Cons: Too far south from PA

02/14/06

Best BBQ Ever!

by chadschic

I a grew up in China Grove, NC as well and I love Gary's! It has an awesome atmosphere and awesome food! Highly reccomended!!!! A++++ I am craving it now!

02/28/03

best BBQ in the area

by hondababy

I grew up in China Grove and moved to Charlotte about an hour away and I've yet to find a real hometown BBQ like Gary's. When I come home thats where I always stop to eat I've brought friends from charlotte into Gary's to eat and they've loved it. there's nothing better a BBQ salad w/ Ranch dressing :)

05/24/02

Number 1

by Traveler

We absolutely love Gary's barbeque. I grew up in China Grove and graduated from South Rowan High School. The food is awesome, and the atmosphere gives a very at-home feeling.