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Welcome to Noble Smoke

Noble Smoke, a popular BBQ joint in Charlotte, NC, prides itself on offering high-quality, flavorful dishes with attention to detail. Pitmaster Cole and Manager Scott ensure a top-notch experience, including a tour of their impressive smokehouse. Customers rave about the moist and delicious meats, like the brisket and ribs, sourced for quality. Sides like mac & cheese and brussels sprouts add a tasty twist to traditional BBQ fare. With a welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse menu options, Noble Smoke is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts and foodies alike.

LOCATIONS
  • Noble Smoke
    2216 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28208
    2216 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28208 Hotline: (704) 703-5252

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Noble Smoke is a must-visit destination for barbecue enthusiasts. This trendy and casual restaurant offers a wide range of mouth-watering dishes that cater to all tastes. From starters like the Noble Smoke Salad and Fried Oysters to their signature meats including Chopped Cheshire Pork and Joyce Farms Chicken, every dish is packed with flavor and expertly prepared.

One of the standout features of Noble Smoke is their attention to detail and high-quality ingredients. Customers rave about the brisket, which is described as "to die for" by one reviewer. The sides may be a bit more expensive, but the superior quality and flavors make them worth every penny.

What sets Noble Smoke apart from other BBQ joints is their commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness. They offer compostable containers, plastic-free packaging, and provide reusable tableware, showing their dedication to reducing waste and being environmentally conscious.

Customer reviews praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, with Pitmaster Cole and Manager Scott earning special mentions for their hospitality. Visitors also appreciate the fast service and a wide range of options for different dietary preferences, including limited vegetarian choices.

If you're looking for a unique and satisfying BBQ experience, Noble Smoke is the place to be. Don't miss out on their delectable dishes and welcoming atmosphere that will have you coming back for more.

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Ryan M.
Ryan M.

Amazing BBQ joint. If you're in to bbq don't skip this. Brisket was to die for. Sides are a bit expensive but much prefer the higher quality and attention to detail offered here Pit-master Cole and Manager Scott (sorry if I got that wrong) were really cool. Ask for a tour of their smokehouse if they're not too busy. Wow! 6 1000 gallon offsets and traditional direct. This is the real deal.

Alexis S.
Alexis S.

I don't like BBQ. My husband loves it and he never gets to go because I don't like it. Noble Smoke is fresh, delicious and has something for everyone. The star of the show was for sure the Brussel Sprouts with the BBQ aioli. I got the smoke turkey it was so moist and delicious. We also got the corn. It was absolutely Devine but a little peppery for the kiddos. 10/10 for sure. The details in the decor and ambiance we truly appreciated. We were just passing through before a flight out and it was a perfect meal.

Nikki C.
Nikki C.

Noble Smoke has become one of my favorite BBQ restaurants in CLT. Saucemans was always my go to for bbq because they had western (red slaw) and was consistently delicious. Noble Smoke now checks all those same boxes. Food is always fast and on point. Favorites are the chopped bbq and pulled chicken, western slaw, mac and cheese, onion rings and brussels. Also love the fried broccoli app (please make it a permanent spot on the menu). The staff is always friendly and fast including the manager who has checked on my table every time I've dined in. Im also really impressed by the diversity of the staff. It adds a welcoming atmosphere to the restaurant. It's great to see such a varied team working together to create an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant was busy and all the patrons looked like they were having a nice time. We will be back.

Yahya N.
Yahya N.

Incredible brisket and ribs (only available on Saturday). It is creekstone sourced so you know it's quality and halal! Thank you for an incredible experience. All the sides were excellent. We had the mac & cheese, pickled beets, red, and regular coleslaw and brussels sprouts. Brussels sprout was a little salty. Ribs and brisket were both moist and flavorful. All three of their sauces were delicious I would post a picture, but it is all devoured

Matt H.
Matt H.

This is my first full experience BBQ restaurant in Charlotte. The server was terrific and she recommended the mini-Miss platter for our party of 3. At first, I thought it would want to order more protein but it was just perfect. The brisket was fattier than I like but it had good flavor. I wasn't a fan base of the sausage and neither were my other buddies because it was one of the unfinished proteins left. The ribs were good as well. The Mac cheese was particularly good. We had a toffee banana pudding and key lime pie for dessert and both were excellent albeit the key lime slice was on the small side.

Richard R.
Richard R.

Stopped here for lunch as we travel home to Georgia from Ohio and had a wonderful experience! Everyone paints a different picture when they hear BBQ. The immediate images in my minds eye are deliciously smoked and well-seasoned pork spare ribs with mac n' cheese, green beans, baked beans and roasted corn. More recently slow smoked beef brisket has been added to my ideal BBQ plate! Knowing we would pass through Charlotte, NC, I searched extensively for the best BBQ in the city and Noble BBQ was mentioned multiple times. I have only a few tiny requirements for great BBQ: That it be meaty, tender, juicy, smoky and seasoned well enough to not require any BBQ sauce to fully enjoy. Noble Smoke met every expectation! Not gonna lie, their prices took my breath away when we first sat down and viewed the menu. Since everything is à la carte, our bill added up quickly. But the ribs and brisket were satisfying enough to ALMOST not be upset over the cost! LOL THE FOOD - The Beef Brisket rivals some of the best I've ever had. The ribs were fall of the bone tender, meaty and tasty! However if I'm being honest, they needed just a pinch more seasoning to make them absolutely perfect. The Brussels sprouts and fried corn were both okay, I've had better. On the other hand, the collard greens were better than I expected and the mac n' cheese was very good, especially for a restaurant! The sweet tea was mildly sweet, but as I get older I appreciate less sugary teas, so it was just right. THE ATMOSPHERE - The other unspoken requirement for a great BBQ meal is the environment. My greatest joy when eating BBQ is being in a good setting with excellent vibes and camaraderie. Even if I were by myself I would enjoy my food far better if I were surrounded by people who celebrate breaking bread together. It hearkens my heart back to wonderful backyard cookouts and family reunions of old. The space here is remarkable and highly conducive to good fellowship. I don't think it could have been designed any better! SERVICE - Our server has been part of the team almost since the beginning. He was friendly, efficient and honest when giving his opinion of what to order. He told me I should order at least a half pound of the brisket, but I didn't listen and ordered 1/4 a pound. After tasting it I immediately regretted not ordering more. Still, I was satisfied with my portion. OVERALL it was a great meal that gave us the energy we needed to finish the last leg of our long road trip home. Thanks Noble Smoke! We will definitely be back again and please consider opening a location in Metro Atlanta! I think you would do very well.

Dawn R.
Dawn R.

A group of 6 came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Plenty of seating available. This was my first time dining in, the only other time I did take-out. One couple mentioned they had been a few times and recommended the beef rib that was on special. It was fall off the bone tender, tastey, and moist. I got the brussel sprouts and they came with a zesty cream sauce that was good. One person got a rack of pork ribs that looked quite good. My husband got the turkey sandwich and said it was heftier than it looked and got very full from it. One guy got the brisket and shared a small piece with me. I couldn't believe how incredibly tender it was. Usually brisket is dry and fairly tasteless, but not this one. It had good flavor and was very moist. The other couple also let us try their yellow beets. They were surprisingly good ! The trout toast had great flavor and I recommend... wish they would give a few more toast though. There are 3 sauces too choose from to put on your meat. All were vinegar based with one having tomato in it with a slight viscosity. The interior is sparsely decorated and just a cement floor. Seating is comfortable. There are tables outside on the patio. Our waiter was very engaging and pleasant. The hostess, however, did not smile once and acted as if she didn't want to be there. Skip dessert here. The handpie is very small. The key lime pie is tiny (last time I measured the pie and it was 3 inches, this looked just a bit bigger but barely any flavor.) My friend let me try her toffee bread pudding, it was just ok but at least there was a decent quantity.

Kendra B.
Kendra B.

Fingerlickin' good. Literally! We had a sampling of several meats and sides. We started with hushpuppies which were large and crispy. I thought these were okay, and I felt like they would have been better with some sweet honey butter or something. For our meats, we had brisket, ribs, pulled chicken, and smoked wings. The brisket and ribs were phenomenal. Savory and seasoned well. The brisket was tender and the ribs had a nice bite and fell off the bone. The pulled chicken was pretty good. The wings... meh. We felt like these were over seasoned and it took away from the chicken. But the brisket and ribs were enough to make this a top tier bbq spot. We ordered mac n cheese, collard greens, and fries as the sides. All of these were scrumptious, though they had a lot of salt. The mac and cheese was creamy and was topped with parsley I believe. The kids thought it was okay but spent a lot of time trying to pick out the "green stuff." Collards... get 'em! They were delicious. We got the fries for the kids and they were also tasty and well seasoned, so if you're someone who is watching the salt intake, this isn't your restaurant! (I mean... basically smoked meats and southern style sides... need I say more?) Service was excellent! You could tell the kitchen was well run and efficient. All of the wait staff were so attentive. After dinner, we even did a tour of the smoke pits out back which was really cool to see! I highly recommend this spot.

Angie P.
Angie P.

Great atmosphere, delicious food, good music, super waitress, all adds up to 5 stars for Noble Smoke. I can't believe it took me so long to make a visit! Our waitress was the best. Attentive, responsive, & friendly. The food (my order of smoked sausage, mac 'n cheese, & collards was absolutely delicious. I ate all of it! I love the "small enough portion, but enough to share" concept. The menu has a lot of good choices! Plenty of parking & reasonable prices.