B&J Smokehouse &Bbq

This place is the REAL DEAL! The smoke flavor on everything is spot on....the chicken legs have good bark and that pink smoke ring, just like the ribs...the homemade sauces are so good you can drink them...the potato salad is homemade also....and the price for the portion is excellent...Robert pretty much does anything and everything from the front of the house to the back of the house...great guy with a good knowledge of historic Gastonia....this is THE spot for REAL smoked barbecue and ribs....and smoked cabbage....different but really good....did I mention he smokes his Livermush! It's a southern thang!

My wife and I were in the area when we ran into the owner outside of the restaurant. He struck up a conversation with us and we ended up inside having lunch. The food was great and Robert was a great host. I definitely recommend checking this place out. Smoked chicken salad and smoked cabbage was really good.

The food here is AMAZING and Bob loves talking to everyone about what he’s been cooking and what he plans to add to the menu as well as sharing how he makes his food. It’s such a cozy environment and you feel right at home when you’re here. I recommend this place to anybody who is out in Gastonia!