Best Drive-In Barbecue in Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Bar-B-Q King has been a Charlotte drive-in since 1959, a car-hop institution on Wilkinson Boulevard where you order from your car and trays come to your window. The fried chicken, barbecue and thick milkshakes made it a west-side landmark, its neon sign a beacon for generations.
A classic Charlotte drive-in for over 65 years, Bar-B-Q King is the 2026 Centurion Award winner.
Each Centurion Award is a dated record tied to one year’s evaluation — earned annually, never carried over. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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This page is the standing record for Bar-B-Q King (2026). It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed.
If you’ve put in the years, you may already clear the bar. Evaluation is free, private, and never for sale.