4.7 – 787 reviews • Barbecue restaurant
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Locally owned and proudly serving Durham for over 64 years, Byrd’s BBQ Restaurant is a hometown favorite for authentic North Carolina barbecue. Enjoy slow-smoked pulled pork, tender ribs, juicy brisket, and classic Southern sides made fresh daily. Known as one of the best BBQ restaurants in Durham, NC, Byrd’s offers dine-in, takeout, and full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings. Our spacious enclosed patio is perfect for hosting parties and celebrations year-round. When you’re searching for the best BBQ near you, taste why Byrd’s BBQ has been a local tradition since 1959!
Cozy, comfy restaurant offering down-home breakfast & barbecue plates, along with catering.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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S. Stewart
Do not pass on trying this DELISH BBQ restaurant! Byrd’s BBQ in Durham has incredibly authentic southern comfort food and the staff is friendly, welcoming and provide great service with smiles. A clean and well-maintained establishment that provides a robust and enticing menu. Byrd’s will greet and treat you like family. Terrific and satisfying food…
Crazy good and highly recommend! A+
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… moreDee Dee Christensen
I can’t believe I’ve not left a review of this place as we’ve RAVED about it to so many people, so here goes. Come here! Eat here! Pick anything, you’ll be back and you’ll also tell people to do the same. This is also this California girl’s 1st time trying hush puppies…if you don’t already know this, put some butter on those babies and sit back and enjoy your life
… moreMaria Harris
Makes you feel at home when you walk in. Amazing BBQ and sides.The owner is the friendliest person. She came to our table to make sure everything was good. Everyone is so nice who works here. I would highly recommend eating here. I give them 10/10…..
… moreDC
I was a disappointed by the food as the reviews were very positive. My bbq chicken was chalky feeling in the mouth (indication of being over cooked), my brisket although flavorful was wayyyyy too salty! Every bite I had to chuck water behind. And the ribs were nothing special but tender. I’m hoping it was just a bad day and bad luck….. but it was a bad first impression for me. On the other hand the location is warm and inviting, and customer service was friendly. Big fan of the hushpuppies!
… moreShawn Lewis
Really good barbecue joint that you need to try next time you’re in or around Durham, NC. The sides are just as good as the meats! And the desserts don’t miss either.
… moreAnthony Zarcone
It was so good! You can tell that a BBQ spot is good when they serve collard greens. Very friendly and fast service. Would definitely return!
… moreJeff Miller
It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to Byrd’s and wow things have changed to make good BBQ even better. New owners expanded the parking lot and spruced things up a bit while keeping that small BBQ joint appeal. Food was everything it should be. Okra was bright green, not overly breaded, and perfectly cooked. Everything else was spot on delicious. Service was extra friendly, fast, and helpful. I won’t be waiting such a long time before I visit again!
… morePhil 77
Like an old school Texas roadside dive BBQ joint… but clean…
Really friendly and helpful staff.
The unsauced ribs were outstanding. Just enough chew to stay on the bone while eating… proper cook.
The brisket had potential but wasn’t . The cut was good and the smoke ring was thick with a nicely seasoned soft bark, but it was a little on the dry side with exception of the fatty part. If it was flat cut instead of full cut I probably would have complained. The fat saved it. So I can’t say 5 stars.
I didn’t do sides or hush puppies, just meat but my friend enjoyed his.
Excellent tea…
… moreWilliam Guillen
This place deserves more than 5 stars honestly. Walk in a the customer service and interaction was beyond amazing. They explained the menu and not rushed and were super nice.
Then the food came and if it’s your first time get the 3 meat plate. Just to try everything. Food was perfect. While eating they check on you and chat.
And then just the atmosphere. Everyone that came in knew each other and the staff welcomed them and just had everyday conversations. You gotta love that. Not just a sale. Absolutely love that and this place. My new go to place to eat.
… moreAlan Case
Great food. Everything I tried was excellent. Brisket was perfect, pulled pork was great (especially with the house vinegar sauce and coleslaw), the ribs were tender fall off the bone good. Green beans were also really good. I’ll come back here for more!
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