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3 BBQ Smokehouses in Durham, NC: Source-Linked Guide

Picnic Durham cooks whole-hog barbecue and seasonal sides, using a whole-hog cooking method. The Original Q Shack has served slow-smoked brisket, turkey, chicken, and made-from-scratch sides since 2003. Byrd's BBQ has served brisket, ribs, and homemade sides since 1959. All three are in Durham, NC. Byrd's is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The Original Q Shack is open on Sundays.

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Published prices in this guideThe page lists ST. LOUIS CUT PORK RIBS at $16.95 per pound. The page lists SMOKED TURKEY at $16.95 per pound. The page lists CHOPPED PORK BBQ at $14.95 per poundPublished prices in this guideThe Original Q ShackThe page lists ST. LOUIS CU…$16.95/lbThe Original Q ShackThe page lists SMOKED TURKEY$16.95/lbThe Original Q ShackThe page lists CHOPPED PORK…$14.95/lbUS dollarsOne bar per sourced menu price
Amounts are published menu prices from the restaurants listed below.

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  • Illustration of food from Picnic Durham

    Picnic Durham

    Official site
    Address
    1647 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705
    Hours
    wed-mon: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Picnic Durham serves whole-hog barbecue and seasonal sides. Its cooking method is whole hog. The restaurant is located at 1647 Cole Mill Road in Durham, North Carolina 27705. Hours are Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. The menu centers on whole-hog barbecue with sides that change by season.

  • Illustration of food from The Original Q Shack

    The Original Q Shack

    Official site
    Address
    2510 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707
    Hours
    tue-thu: 11AM-8PM; fri-sat: 11AM-9PM; sun: 11AM-3PM; mon: closed
    Signature
    The page lists Q-COBB SALAD
    Price
    The Original Q Shack publishes CHOPPED PORK BBQ $14.95 per pound

    The Original Q Shack was founded in 2003 by chef Dan Ferguson and his wife Amanda. The restaurant serves slow-smoked brisket, turkey, chicken, and made-from-scratch sides. Its regular rib plate with two sides and hushpuppies is $18.95. The sausage plate with two sides, hushpuppies, pickles, and onions is $17.95. The address is 2510 University Drive in Durham, NC 27707. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM.

  • Illustration of food from Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering

    Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering

    Official site
    Address
    2816 Cheek Road Durham, NC 27704
    Hours
    mon-fri: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm; sat-sun: closed
    Signature
    The page lists Barbecue combo

    Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering has been in operation since 1959. The menu includes brisket, ribs, and homemade side dishes. The brisket and ribs are served alongside homemade sides. The restaurant is at 2816 Cheek Road in Durham, NC 27704. Hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering includes catering in its name.

FAQ

What style of BBQ is Durham known for?

Picnic Durham serves whole-hog barbecue. The Original Q Shack serves brisket, turkey, and chicken. Byrd's BBQ serves brisket and ribs.

What documented plate prices appear in this Durham guide?

The Original Q Shack lists a sausage plate with two sides and hushpuppies at $17.95. Its regular rib plate with two sides and hushpuppies is $18.95.

Which Durham BBQ joints are open on Sunday?

Picnic Durham is open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Original Q Shack is open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Byrd's BBQ is closed on Sundays.

Which listed Durham smokehouses serve brisket?

The Original Q Shack serves slow-smoked brisket. Byrd's BBQ serves brisket and ribs.

When did The Original Q Shack and Byrd's BBQ begin operating?

The Original Q Shack was founded in 2003. Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering has operated since 1959.

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