Lawrence Barbecue - Cary

Really happy to see this exciting new restaurant open in downtown Cary! Such a cool spot and the building they used was rehabilitated in what looks like a thoughtful and well-done way. There was a nice area for our family to wait to be seated, but it wasn’t a big area so other people waiting were standing around with nowhere to go and watching the diners eating, not great. Maybe a reservation system could help this, I really don’t know, but right now on a busy weekend night, you can expect a wait. If the weather is good, there is a nice outdoor area with more seating so that will be nice. The food is really nice, they take BBQ further than most places with really neat combinations and ingredients for tacos or sandwiches. Or, you can get the BBQ alone. I agree with some other reviewers th

The brisket was SO DANG GOOD My wife and I have been trying to find good spots to eat and this is definitely one of them. We got a smash burger and brisket sando. We also ordered 1/2 dozen oysters. The oysters were a bit smaller than other places we order from but they had good flavor. The pickled jalapeños and onions are so delicious too.

Came across this restaurant while looking for something close by for a quick bite. Glad we stopped in, it was a little hard to find because they don't have a big sign up yet and the gps didn't locate it well but once we got inside none of that mattered. The space is well laid out and there was plenty of seating available. I ordered the platter and I was pretty happy with everything that came out. I got the ribs, burnt ends, beans and potato salad. The food was fresh and hot. My favorites on the platter was the burnt ends and the beans. The ribs were ok just not my preferred style but there was still only the bones left when I was done! Service was a little spotty and we didn't know if our drink order was placed because they were out of something but once we asked the waiter said they were

My husband and and I love BBQ and can’t believe we didn’t know about this place sooner! Came for lunch on a saturday afternoon and was seated right away. They have a drink station and a spot to get your sauces, but there was a waiter that came to take our order. My husband and I shared the leisure lord sampler platter and ordered the brisket, pork belly burnt ends with sides of mac and cheese and thru deviled egg potato salad. Our food came out in about 10 minutes. The brisket was tender and so delicious. I loved all the dipping sauces they had. The pork belly burnt ends had a yummy, tangy sauce on top. The sides were a great size and both tasted great. It was all the perfect amount for my husband and I to share. The waited checked in with us often to make sure we were good. My husband and

I’m not even a big BBQ person, but this place is so good. We ordered brisket, ribs, and hot honey wings to-go and finished everything in one sitting—nothing was dry, and the ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfect. We went back to dine in and tried some non-BBQ items like the birria tacos, shrimp, and burgers, and everything was just as tasty. I love the variety on the menu—it sets this place apart from typical BBQ spots. This is now our go-to, especially when friends or family are visiting and we’re in a BBQ-craving mood. Great service and super friendly people.