A trip to Davidson County simply isn’t complete without tasting our world famous, Lexington-style pork barbecue.
Using a method passed down for generations, this native delicacy is pit cooked over hickory wood and then mixed with a secret vinegar-based sauce, or dip as the locals call it. Plan at least one meal that includes barbecue, served piping hot, chopped or sliced, that is the best you'll ever eat. Visit more than one restaurant and you’ll find variations in the dip, hush puppies, slaw and dessert!
Be sure to take a look around you; you could see your favorite race car driver, pit crew member, prominent artist, athlete or politician in the booth next to you!
For the ultimate barbecue experience, plan your visit for late October during the Lexington Barbecue Festival. This annual celebration recognized as a Top 10 Food Festival by Travel and Leisure Magazine, attracts more than 100,000 visitors and features music, arts, crafts and, of course, loads of Lexington-style barbecue.
Take a Virtual Tour and learn all about ordering our Lexington Style Barbecue.
Try any of our wonderful barbecue restaurants and you will understand why the world beats a path to our door.
Backcountry Barbecue
Linwood Southmont Road, Lexington 336-956-1696
The Barbecue Center
900 North Main Street, Lexington 336-248-4633
Barbecue House of Lexington
1244 Fairview Drive, Lexington 336-224-2822
Barbecue Shack
706 Randolph Street, Thomasville
336-472-8566
Cook's Barbecue
366 Valient Drive, Lexington
336-798-1928
Henry James Family Dining
283 Talbert Blvd., Lexington 336-243-2534
Jed's BBQ
709 National Highway, Thomasville
336-475-5806
Jimmy's Barbecue
1703 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington 336-357-2311
John Wayne's Barbecue
601 West 5th Avenue, Lexington 336-249-1658
Kerley's Barbecue
Old US Highway 52, Welcome
336-731-8245
Lee’s Family Restaurant
58 East Peacock Street, Denton 336-859-9066
Lexington Barbecue
Business I-85, Lexington
336-249-9814
Lexington Style Trimmings
1513 East Center Street, Lexington 336-249-8211
Smiley's Barbecue
917 Winston Road, Lexington
336-248-4528
Smokey Joe's Barbecue
1101 South Main Street, Lexington
336-249-0315
Speedy's Barbecue
1317 Winston Road, Lexington
336-248-2410
Speedy Lohr's BBQ
10774 Highway 8, Lexington
336-798-1538
Southern Barbecue Too
10361 NC Hwy 8 South, Lexington 336-798-2300
Stamey's Barbecue
of Tyro 4524 South Highway 150,
Tyro 336-853-6426
Tar Heel Q
6835 US 64 West, Lexington 336-787-4550
Terry House Barbecue
947 Fisher Ferry Street, Thomasville 336-475-1628
Tommy's Barbecue
206 National Highway, Thomasville 336-476-4322
Troutman's Barbecue
18466 South Highway 109,
Denton 336-859-2206
Uncle Dave's Barbecue
No. 2 619 National Highway, Thomasville 336-472-4404
Welcome Bar-B-Q
6043 Old US Highway 52, Lexington
336-731-8467
Whitley's Restaurant
3664 Highway 8, Lexington
336-357-2364
