Raleigh
Sam Jones BBQ
$$$$Restaurant · Barbecue
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Raleigh barbecue with a Michelin Bib Gourmand—proof that smoke and tradition still matter.
Barbecue in North Carolina is serious business, and this Raleigh spot has the Michelin Bib Gourmand to prove its command of smoke and tradition. It's the kind of place worth the detour when you want the real thing, done right.
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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11