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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG.This place is phenomenal. Watching Sunday afternoon football we indulged in three different orders of wings, hush puppies, and onion rings. The quality of everything was OUTSTANDING.As an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for the bbq here, but I guess getting the texas brisket was the wrong choice. The flavors of the suace were good, but the brisket itself was tough, overcooked, dry and kind of a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own), so I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ.I probably went on an "off day" or at an odd hour (4pm), but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place is shockingly overrated. Populated by a bunch of aging HOG members who like to pretend they are gangsters on Friday and Saturday nights. Nothing wrong with that but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am confused. I decided to try Mac's because of all of the great ratings. I showed up for lunch with two others. The place had a large lunch crowd and the sports bar, biker bar, lots of TV's going...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mac's! I am there every Wednesday night for bike night with the other 100 bikers! Very fun environment, it is noisy but with as many fans are trying to pack into the place it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, fun atmosphere, affordable, plenty of inside and outside seating, great beer list, there are tons of reasons to love this place. A must-visit place in Charlotte.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my colleagues is a big fan of this place and it was his turn to choose lunch, so here we went. This time, a big party - 9 - and we were seated outside. Drinks orders were taken by the attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Co-workers and I got stuck in I guess what is called Steele Creek, NC (right outside Charlotte) on our way a trade show in Atlanta and stumbled upon this place while trying to find a place that was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a fun place and worth a visit! I was staying downtown or uptown or whatever they call it. It's easy to get to from the light rail. The BBQ is good (not great), cheap, and plentiful! - I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first went to this place, I thought it was a little over-rated but over the years, I've come to enjoy the food and atmosphere. Service is usually a little slow but friendly enough. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar, beer selection is one of the best in town. Food is good, but not great.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the BEST pulled pork sammies EVAH. the lil pig will do since the big pig was quite piggy. won't even talk about the mac daddy.exactly what you'd expect from a down home bbq place. with real...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like it here. It's a lot of fun, and the food is really yummy. It's fun to see grandmas and bikers hanging out in one place. The picnic tables out front are a great place to get a beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely fun. Like an upscale biker bar. That doesn't mean food is pricey at all. Generous helpings and good sides. Mac's is a good Charlotte staple.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best barbecue I have ever eaten--and thousands of people every night agree with me. Its a huge crowded cavernous place with trick parking (unless you have a bike and by bike I mean Harley...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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The food is awsome, mac and cheese and greenbean casserole are great!! the other reviews are old and outdated i have never seen kids running around. Parking can be tough at times but not terrible, motorcycles...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must start with the disclaimer that I'm from Massachusetts so by no means am I BBQ authority. But... the brisket was delicious and the mac 'n cheese is divine. Two thumbs up!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ spot in Charlotte! I love the brisket sandwich to death! Be sure you give yourself enough time for lunch though, there is always a line out the door.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's calls itself a biker bar, which it isn't quite. The atmosphere inside is cool with high tables and stools and there are interesting quotes and music to listen to (definitely not biker music)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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our family loves mac's - something for everyone - pulled pork sandwiches are tasty and not too heavy - just the right amount of spice and flavor. but their salads are also divine. My son's favorite is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Visited this place while on a bike ride with my brother and his friends. They talked it up a bit so I had to try it. Man was it delicious. The pulled pork sandwich was out of this world. Look forward to going...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must go if you ever go to Charlotte, as much for the atmosphere as for the food. Our server prompted my friend to say to her "You're so pretty, I can't understand anything you just said". BBQ wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's is an interesting place. Although I've only been once (and maybe I'll learn more on my second visit to change my perception), I'm not sure why it gets the great reviews it does. Varied beer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best bbq joint I've been to; could have gotten the Lil Pig or the Big Pig pulled pork sandwich, but opted to go for the ribs. Wasn't cooked well, nor was the sauce even worth the price - it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I drive past Mac's around lunch hour, it's packed. I decided to skip the crowd and go on a weekend. The decor is casual, warm, hip and energetic. The story goes that it was once a auto...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After writing a review about a BBQ chain restaurant Red Hot & Blue that has a location in Pittsburgh, I started thinking back to the best barbeques I've ever had. Two stand out - Mac's Speed Shop in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's mostly been covered in the 37 other reviews before mine.I just wanted to add my vote for the Mac and Cheese, it's like homemade style, they must use some really good tasty kinda cheese on it, it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The real deal! Go immediately there and get the BBQ sampler plate and then proceed to heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say about Mac's that hasn't already been said? How about this: it's probably my favorite place in town. If you want some authentic North Carolinian BBQ, Mac's is where you should head....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's, Mac's, Mac's....my friends absolutely love this place and insist that we go often, so I have been here several times whether I want to or not. I do enjoy some of their food...mostly the side...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Mac's is certainly the best barbeque in Charlotte. It's a biker bar that is a trendy place to be seen. The last time I was there, a ferrari and a lamborghini were in the parking lot. The reason is because the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You'll find some bikers inside and their motorcycles waiting loyally outside. But Mac's is definitely more of a yuppie BBQ joint than biker bar. Mac's serves up great barbecue and the requisite mac...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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My boyfriend and I tried Mac's based on reviews. The food wasn't seasoned very well. Disappointed!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take friends and family from up north when you want to "wow" them with good southern BBQ. The BBQ & sides are delish and there is a huge beer menu to choose from. If not sure what to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I was going to give them 3 stars due to the great beer selection(all in bottles) but the more I thought about the food, the more I was reminded of my disappointment.After all the hype and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based solely on lunch, this place takes the cake. Their bbq is top notch, & their sides don't disappoint. The parking lot will always be filled with Harley's, but this is by no means a biker bar. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the Q to be quite flavorless. Must be cooked with gas. Good place to drink and people watch though.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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i love their brisket and pulled pork. but even better than the bbq are the sides. the mac n cheese and the greenbean casserole are to die for. a must go.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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I m from the north and not used to "bbq". This place is always packed and for the first time in my life I tried a briscut. I am not sure what it is but it was amazing and definitely worth a try.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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The bbq is awesome- try the lil pig sandwich and mac&cheese!! Wednesday nights are awesome people watching- live music on the patio & lots of bikers. Amazing beer selection too!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 5 times now and everything here is awesome. The Food, The Beer, and the Staff. Everything comes out timely (in an open kitchen for all to see) even though it is ALWAYS crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good staple and have been here twice; tonight being the second time. I shared a sampler plate with someone and I am so glad that I did because the portions are large (so, for those that appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We knew we were getting close when we saw all the leather wearin', tattoo lovin', Harley ridin' bikers cut us off and speed into a little pit stop they like to call Mac's Speed Shop. They weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would you like some sass with that pulled pork sandwich? You're going to get it--and love it. This fast-paced biker bar is a BBQ staple of Charlotte that caters to as mixed a company as you'll ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's has a very impressive beer list. I like that - beer makes me happy. No frou-frou drinks or red wine for me. I like that their lager list is more substantial than other places we've been to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I just like NC style bbq, but I am not that impressed by this place after dining 3 times. The mac'n'cheese is great, but everything else is so-so. I'd rather go to a "real" NC style place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of beer selection, price and location (2 miles from my place), this place is a 6/5. What brings it down is the food, service and clientele.The food, like every bar we've have been to in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So perhaps if I ordered something a little more BBQ-ish I wouldn't have a low review.This is why I'm reserving only 3 stars and not lower or higher...but I got a black beanburger. Which, was not BAD,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first meal I went out to eat while on my road trip south. My high school friends who recently relocated to Charlotte took me to Mac's for an early birthday lunch. Everybody else appeared...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Mac Daddy (with a Side of Cheese)"Mac's has a biker bar pedigree. If you don't know, they'll tell you. Harley signs and pictures of motorcycles are everywhere, and some of the waitstaff go a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Largest combo platter I've ever had at a BBQ joint and I've had many. The half rack of ribs was bigger than some places full rack. At only $20 for a large combo platter, it's also one of the cheaper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to eat BBQ in Charlotte, great food (pulled pork is lean and not drowning in broth), red sauce has a nice kick, beer selection the best and bartenders are great. I have only been to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool. Big beer selection, but not a lot off of draft. I'm a draft guy. The BBQ is pretty good. Not the absolute best pulled pork I've ever had, but pretty good. They do have the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of BBQ, but I love Mac's! The atmosphere -- a biker bar -- is fantastic for a great fun, casual evening out with friends. I've had some of my best experiences at biker bars -- first...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Fair BBQ, but not the best in town. If the service was friendlier, it might make up for a lot of problems. Each visit has the food and service getting worse. I liked it better when it was mainly locals in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Mac's is definitely the best barbeque around with a fun atmosphere to boot! I've had quite a bit of BBQ in my day (attended college in eastern N.C. - a BBQ haven) and Mac's is definitely up there with the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thunderously awesome. $2.50 Yuenglings(which I can't get west of the Alleghenies...) within 2 pages of a beer list, and great BBQ. I had the pulled pork. The only dissapointment was the hush...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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The food is average and seems to get worse over time. I will not go back. Service used to be great, now it is horrible. Parking is a joke unless you ride a motorcycle. If you park on the back street, be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday night, 7:30pm, it took over 10 minutes for a server to come to our table and then we were delivered the wrong beer with our drinks. Now mind you, I always give places several tries but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a trip to Charlotte on the horizon, I called out to Yelpers for advice. Tony C. and others (but mostly Tony C.) came to my rescue. Noticing the recommendations started with barbecue, it was easy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a soon to be transplant from NYC - take my BBQ knowledge/recommendations with a grain of salt. We've tried a bunch of the spots in Charlotte and Winston-Salem and Mac's is my favorite. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good. I've been trying lot's of bbq places as my band tours across the country. Rudy's chain in Texas and New Mexico is awesome. Wilson's in Tulsa, OK is great too. At Mac's, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good bbq knows no boundaries. mac's is one of the few places where you'll find leather-clad harley types mixing it up with blue oxford khakied bankers. i don't make it out here that often, so when i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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I have been to Mac's on numerous occasions. The food is quite tasty. If you're not a BBQ person, try the burger - its probably the best I've had. Mac and cheese is also quite tasty. Great beer selection....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great place to eat. They have a good beer menu, and almost all their food is very tasty. A major problem for lunch is parking. If you don't get there early you'll most likely have to park down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of their bbq is excellent...I grew up in Oklahoma, so you can trust me when I say...the brisket is definitely not up to par. Pulled pork and ribs are very good, though. There's quite a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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I followed a recommendation from a friend and went to Mac's. The food has amazing flavor, and meals are generous and good value for the price. Also impressed with the beer selection. This place is always busy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yummy.... GREAT pulled pork BBQ, dont love the potato salad, but everything else is really good. Casual atmosphere----its a true biker bar!!! But not just for bikers, at lunchtime its filled with Charlotte...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's is definitely the best bbq in Charlotte, perhaps in North Carolina. They do everything well, be it food, service, atmosphere or beer selection. Starting with the food, big portions and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I'm not a big fan of BBQ, but I love Mac's! The atmosphere -- a biker bar -- is fantastic for a great fun, casual evening out with friends. I've had some of my best experiences at biker bars -- first in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely amazing, I've been several times and I have yet to find an entre that I don't love. Their banana pudding is also well worth saving some room for.This is a great place, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here twice during my stay in Charlotte, two nights in a row. The portions make Big Macs look like tapas. Truly enormous. But they don't sacrifice quality for style--the BBQ was tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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I love BBQ and have lived in a lot of places that claim to have the best. I think I found it at Mac's. Very unique atmosphere but not a good choice for kids. Dining area is mixed with the "bar" and can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Where do you start with this place. What do you get when you mix bikers, preppies, and hippies eating BBQ and wings? That's right...Mac's Speed Shop. The best wings I have ever had. Restaurants try and get...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mac's is great. I found everything to be very good: onion rings, macaroni and cheese, and greens. The other member of my party had the beef BBQ sandwich and it was very good as well! I will go back!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of places where you can go to eat barbecue, but I have to say that I'm not sure that you'll be able to find as many where you can eat quite as many varieties of barbecue. You can get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I now live in Seattle, so I'm going to have to write these Charlotte-area reviews from memory. Mind you, I lived there from 2000-2006, so I haven't lost it too much. Forgive me if things have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MAc's is great for all kinds of bbq and beer. The pork bbq is great, and the brisket is supposedly the best around. The sides are also yummy- the baked beans are awesome and the macaroni is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this place quite a bit, easy to find and easy-going. I enjoy vinegar based sauces and that's what was on the table, one with a bit more mustard in it than the other one."Separate Ways" by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Excellent place to go with your Harley OR with your family! We went there the other night with my toddler and he loved it! A bit crowded but for good reason, the food, atmosphere, and service are ou...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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