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| - If you know anything about me, then you know that at my heart, I am a BBQ lover. Not only do I love the actual food that North Carolinians refer to as BBQ - pulled pork. But I also love all of the other related foods, sides and drinks that are associated with most BBQ joints in and around North Carolina.
Before I get into the ins and outs of Bobbee O's, I would be remiss if I did not mention that in my opinion, most of the BBQ spots in and around Charlotte are OVERRATED. You want some examples?? How about the dark, dingy and overpriced Old Hickory House, or maybe the hit or miss Lancaster's, the corporate Smoky Bones, or the always empty, nasty, mustard slaw that Bubba's BBQ on Sunset serves; just to name a few. With that being said, I think Bobbee O's is one of the few UNDERRATED BBQ joints in the Charlotte area!
If aesthetics and ambiance are important to you, then Bobbee O's is definitely not your spot. Its one of those places that's somewhat difficult to find if you don't know where it is and parking can be tricky. Once you get inside, you feel a bit underwhelmed by the decor of the place. With that being said...the food is surprisingly better than you would expect.
I ordered the half-rack of ribs, and upon getting back to my residence found them to be juicy, tender, and full of flavor. They seemed to be coated with some sort of vinegar based sauce, which added a nice touch. I also ordered a pulled pork sandwich, which was tasty, and perfectly complimented by red, vinegar-based slaw.
I was NOT impressed with the sides however. The mac-n-cheese was good, not great. The other side I ordered was collard greens. The collards were just mediocre. They did not taste as if they were cooked with much seasoning, and required salt and pepper to make them more agreeable to my tastes.
I would like to go back and try some of the other meats offered on the menu such as the brisket which others have said is good. I would approach the sides with caution however. In fact, I might not order any sides at all if/when I go back. Bobbee O's is def worth a try, I think you'll be more than pleasantly surprised.
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