Corolla Village Bar-B-Que

Most times the meat is GREAT, sometimes it can be dry and chewy. We got the ribs and chicken combo with Mac n cheese and Cole slaw. Also sampled another family member’s bbq sandwich. Ribs suffered from the dry and chewy issue, despite the great flavor. Overall, a great spot to visit in the northern OBX.

We ate lunch here after visiting the Currituck lighthouse. This is our first try of North Carolina BBQ. We ordered the Pork plate and Pork sandwich. The BBQ sauce that came with my plate was vinegary. The sauce was not to our liking, but they also had other sauces to choose from. Overall the pork meat was good. I liked the coleslaw and potato salad. The cornbread was really good. The pork sandwich comes with coleslaw inside or on the side. Very nice folks!

Delicious food that you order at the counter. Pet friendly, cute and pleasant atmosphere with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Nice staff as well. I don’t think there is bathroom, which is something to note.

These is easily the best barbecue in the area if not all of the OBX. If you don't like their NC style pulled pork, you quite simply just don't like NC style barbecue. They also offer chicken and ribs, but the pork is where it is at. They offer a number of sides all of which are good with my favorites being the baked beans and candied yams. Great hole in the wall type spot in shack looking building. Counter ordering. They do have a few picnic tables outside and otherwise it is all to go. While open until 8pm, they frequently sell out of food and close. So, probably want to make sure you get there on earlier side.

I love eastern NC pork bbq ,and I’ve had a lot of it around the Greenville and Goldsboro areas of NC. The pork bbq I had yesterday was just ok not great. The Mac n cheese wasn’t good. The beans were ok. Cornbread was very good. Maybe I should have ordered the ribs or chicken instead. Staff was friendly and I liked the outdoor eating area. If I come back I’ll try the other meats and sides and see if I feel different about their BBQ and sides.

If you like barbecue then you need to stop here and get some this is by far the best barbecue joint you'll find in the state of North Carolina. Come early because they run out fast. Everything here is delightful and you won't be upset with any of your decisions. Nice Ambience sitting out under the live oak trees and quaint historic village Corolla will Delight you with the times of old. Definitely come try this place

We bought enough food to eat on for the week and went back to get dinner more sides to round out one last meal. Loved the and the people were kind. You don't really go here to sit down and eat since it's just a couple of picnic tables. But that's what we were looking for. Potato salad was easy better than I expected (I'm a hard critic since my wife makes an amazing homemade recipe)! It was delicious! It was great having it to eat on all week being at the beach and it being so good.

Nice off the beaten path, Carolina BBQ. Carolina vinegar base sauce. Order at the window, sit outside under the tree and enjoy the sun and shade while they prepare the food. Prices and food are great, you can buy extra sides and buns if you need them. But save the time and buy your BBQ dinner from here and look like a hero. Will return when we return to the OBX.

Cool little place, tucked in behind some other businesses. One window to order, another to pick up. Picnic tables outside if you want to eat there. They packaged food nicely to take away. No alcohol. I will definitely come here again. FYI, there's a small gas station next door that sells BBQ sauce if you're not a NC style sauce fan. I'm not typically, but you should give it a shot. I enjoyed it.

Things have changed last year - they are very busy during the summer high season. We came here in July this year and tried to order from here twice only to not have anyone answer the phone. Turns out you need to order between 10-11am the day of ahead of time in order to get your order in. We placed a large order which they delivered accurately with the exception of a missing cornbread on my plate. Overall - the food was pretty good! They excelled in their sides - especially the macaroni and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and potato salad. The yams were so-so this year. The pork ribs were HUGE but a bit on the dry side - however, with the complimentary homemade BBQ sauce, it was pretty good. The pulled pork BBQ was also dry. The chicken last year was dry but the people who got it this year said it was very good and not dry. Overall would come back - just make sure you call ahead between 10-11am to order during high season! Def get extra sides they are so good!

After burning down about a year ago, they're back open! Better than before! Walk up and order your meal, take pints to go or sit and chat at their picnic tables! Sauce is on the side and we know everyone has their own style preference. Prices are fair & portions are perfect. BBQ with a smiling face! Bottled drinks. Locally & family owned. It's the vibe. We always stop when we are down this side of the beach.

Food was great. We ordered the Large pork BBQ plate and it was plenty for 2 adults. They call your name from a pick up window to get your plate. Simple, fast and very tasty. Only negative we got surrounded by a group of flies, but they wanted to try this delicious BBQ

No fuss no frills Carolina BBQ that hits the spot! Located in the historic Corolla village, this walk up counter displays a menu, some sodas and a small assortment of sauces. The cashier was friendly and took our order of a family sized order of "bulk" items and we waited at the nearby benches. We ordered pulled pork, a rack of ribs, potato salad and coleslaw. The BBQ was good and had a good smoked flavor, it's pulled pork not chopped like some you find in Carolina. It is "sauced" with a vinegar-based sauce, so keep that in mind before you douse it in more sauce. The ribs were pretty good, the sauce on those is still a tangy sauce but it's thicker. I'll be honest I've head better ribs, but I've also had worse. I'd say flavor-wise these hit the spot, they just weren't quite as "fall off the bone" as I'd have loved. Coleslaw was pretty good, but the potato salad was really great! *Pro tip: I initially called to place an order just before 5pm and they said that I could place an order for pick up at 6:45pm. Instead we drove over and had our food in less than :20. There is a sign that says call in catering/pick up orders early around 10-11am!!

Quick stop for lunch on a weekday during the week of July 4th. The sun was hot, but the line was fairly short and quick; they're a small family business with some items on the menu and a few refreshments. My friend suggested I check out this BBQ because it's a family tradition for them to go every year in the summer time. We ordered the pulled pork platter than came with a piece of corn bread and 2 sides. We got potato salad, and baked beans, a quart size of mac n cheese and an additional piece of corn bread. The pulled pork and corn bread were both dry. The platter came with a side of BBQ sauce, and I wish I had tasted it before pouring it all over my pork because it was extremely vinegar-y. The sides were okay, I wouldn't recommend the potato salad but the baked beans were very enjoyable and sweet. The mac and cheese came watery but it didn't taste too bad. I enjoyed being able to check out the coffee and gift shop next door while waiting for the food, and the staff was nice. I really wanted to like this place because my friend was raving about it, but I would not go back. ( I hope my friend doesn't see this post, I'm so sorry girl :c )

This is the quintessential southern BBQ shack. Small menu, long line but it moves quickly. Friendly staff slinging up killer Q. The combination platter was half a chicken, half rack of fall off the bone ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad and a wedge of cornbread ($20) Everything on the plate was obviously made with love, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The sandwiches were also quite large. Definitely need to stop here for a quick but hearty lunch!

GUIDE TO ENJOYING COROLLA VILLAGE BAR-B-QUE (lolllll): Discovered this place on my last beach trip - had overlooked it on previous trips - probably because if you blink when driving by, it's so tiny you'll miss it lol. But I do recommend this no-nonsense-no-muss-no-fuss little BBQ joint if you're up (North) Corolla way and are looking for a true down home, freshly 'qued, well-executed BBQ pork sandwich that's worth the price. And I'm telling you - the food is FRESHLY BBQ'ED. I was there about an hour before the place opened - to grab a mid morning coffee at Kind Cup (HIGHLY RECOMMEND - read my review!) - and the beautiful, savory scent of smoked meats was emanating from the little shack. I knew I had to hang around the area long enough till this place opened to try me some bar-b. CVB is located conveniently right on the grounds of the historic Corolla Village - where the Corolla Lighthouse and historic Whalehead Club reside. It's a realllly quaint pseudo old-timey historic area and if you've never ventured to that area, you have to check it out - at least just once. CVB has parking available there but basically park anywhere around that historic area and you'll be fine - everything you'll want to see is pretty much within walking distance - even the short walk to the beautiful grassy area (behind the yellow Whalehead Club) with a picturesque view of the sound. We liked the BBQ pork sandwiches so much we went a second time during our visit. Both times, we ordered the basic pulled pork sandwiches a la carte for $9 each. You can order the sandos with or without cole slaw ON the sandwich (they clearly state you can't get the slaw "on the side" lol). I RECOMMEND GETTING IT WITH THE SLAW. The slaw isn't super saucy and runny that it will make your sandwich / bun soggy thus, surprisingly, it's not messy to eat - and the slaw really does add to the overall flavor of the sandwich. GET IT. :) The first time we went, we arrived drinkless. First and last time we will make that mistake! PRO TIP: Not bringing your own drink will cost you. $3-4 each for a bottled soda/water/iced tea! Save yourself the dough and BYOBeverage! PRO TIP2: Ditto for chips if you're like me and like your BBQ sando with salty chips to accompany it. Just throw a bag of chips in your car or tote and save yourself and your party the extra expense of buying bags of chips there. PRO TIP3: JUST STAY AND EAT THERE! The ambiance there is superb! And there are plenty of picnic tables (shareable) and adirondack chairs provided by CVB (most under shady trees!) to hang and enjoy your meal! Afterwards, take some time to walk around the historic village! Mosey over to the lighthouse or to the Whalehead Club or grab a latte at The Kind Cup steps away (inside Kind Cup is an AMAZING shop with local artisan finds and trinkets and there are also some tables and adirondack chairs on the other side of Kind Cup where there's a beautiful botanical flower garden!) or walk down a few steps to the indie Island Bookshop to browse their selection of summer / beach reads and titles (something for all ages). The only pics I didn't take were of the sandwiches themselves! DOH! Trust me though - they were delicious, GENEROUSLY LOADED with amazing, smokey bbq pork and housemade creamy cole slaw. The many variations of their housemade BBQ sauces as squeeze-ons sit atop the order/pick up counter and are amazingly delicious, further adding to the overall deliciousness of the sandwich. CVB is a definite destination "CHEAP EATS" in Corolla North serving authentic, no nonsense BBQ. The pulled pork sandwich (skip the higher priced platters and combos which don't add much for the buck anyway and keep-it-simple-stupid and just go for the sandwich) is worth the price. I can't believe I'm saying this but even during the busy season with a longer wait due to longer lines, it's worth it. Patience my friend, patience. Don't be in a hurry, take in the vibe and surroundings while you wait and ENJOY the BBQ treat when your name is called. :)

Not a bad place. Service is pretty quick. Food was very good. Lots of tables for seating. Prices are a very good value.

Great food. Ribs are sooooo delicious. Sitting under the live oaks and eating delicious NC bbq - doesn't get any better.

This barbecue sandwich is huge. The lady at the window is by herself but she's moving quickly. Outdoor seating, picnic tables with umbrellas.

Super quick lunch stop before our wild horse tour. Food came out very fast and was a nice portion to share. We got the half chicken with cornbread, mac and cheese and coleslaw. Chicken was nice and juicy! A nice last minute stop, give it a try.

We ordered family size servings of chicken, barbecue, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, corn bread, ribs, and potato salad. Everything was good, but not the best we've had. The pork and ribs were a bit dry, but the pork did have a good taste. The chicken was very good. Also, if you're not going to do banana pudding the right way, don't even bother.

Delicious food that you order at the counter. Pet friendly, cute and pleasant atmosphere with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Nice staff as well. I don't think there is bathroom, which is something to note.

Mark, our tour guide on the wild horse tour, and the lady in the Corolla Wild Horse Fund shop and museum both recommended Corolla Village Barbecue, so my mom and I knew we had to go there to try out the food. I was really glad we stopped here. You order at the window, and they call you. There are ample picnic benches. You can also bring your own beverages. I went with the chicken platter, which came with cornbread and a choice of two sides. I selected the coleslaw and potato salad. My mom went with the pork barbecue. We each received a side of sauce. I really loved the sauce. It was vinegar based and so delicious. I wish I would have purchased a couple bottles of their sauce. The chicken was cooked to perfection; moist and flavorful. The coleslaw was fantastic. The potato salad was good as well. But that barbecue sauce was king. They also had a few other sauces on the counter. I'm normally someone who wants to try all the sauces, but this time I didn't. I stuck with what was given and trusted the process, and I am so glad that I did. I still dream about that barbecue sauce. If you are in the Corolla Beach area, make it a point to stop here to get some food. They have weird hours, so get there before 3pm, just to be safe, or call to ask about their hours.

A shack in the middle of a dusty (pine tree shaded) parking lot. Limited menu. Limited hours. Sometimes sells out of items. Still in business after many years because it's all about the BBQ. No frills. Please don't change! Service? It's a simple walk up order window. No table service. Ambiance? Parking lot picnic tables. Not their fault! See below for the bonus ambiance option. Have been going for years, about 6 times a year, so maybe 30 visits? BBQ ribs and pulled pork are the best in the area. Best bet is to purchase racks of ribs and pulled pork by the quart. Buy some extra sauce. I prefer the sweet. Buy some Keiser rolls or stop at the supermarket and get a pack of your favorite rolls. Drive back to your house/rental and enjoy. Not a fan of their corn bread. It's way too oily/buttery. Nor their sides, hence a star deduction. I'm particular about having simple starches and vegetables with BBQ. BONUS: purchase platters of the above with sides. Walk across the parking lot to the Beer Garden. You can bring in outside food to the beer garden.

Great bbq! Pork sandwiches were $9, 3 different sauces. The potato salad was killer. Very fast service, and you can enjoy your food outside at the picnic tables.

Very good grab and go bbq. Outdoor seating. Wish they had indoor seating so we didn't have to fight the flies for our food.

Best BBQ in OBX Prices are good Need to eat outside Classic sandwich is great and the platters with either Cole slaw or baked beans is the best Don't forget the corn bread

We were on a bike ride and smelled Corolla Village Barbecue - we weren't looking for lunch options but we couldn't resist the delicious smell. We popped over for some barbecue sandwiches- and were so glad we did. FINGER LICKING DELICIOUS! The staff was so welcoming. They have a few picnic tables set up and a cute little seating area. Ready to come back to try more of their menu options.

This is a great "hole in the wall" foodie stop in Corolla. It is a very unassuming little shack with some picnic tables out front. I got 2 bbq platters to share for lunch. You can make them large, but I just got the regular ones. I agree with others- the meat was a tad dry by itself, but the vinegar sauce they serve it up with is amazing. I have never had bbq sauce like it and it complimented the meat so well. The sauce made the meat savory & tangy. I tried the potato salad, mac & cheese, cole slaw, & beans. I especially liked the beans & potato salad. The only thing I wish they had on the menu was turnip greens- just my preference. The platter also comes with cornbread. The portion was really big and good value. Overall, I would def recommend stopping here for lunch!

Great NC pork BBQ. Very moist and tasty. Unassuming stand/shack but friendly staff and good food. That's all we need. Will be back.

Came here after the lighthouse & Corolla Village tour based on Yelp reviews. No frills Carolina style bbq. Order at the window, grab a picnic table and wait for some good eats. No extras to order...so don't expect to find pickles, cheese, chips, etc. The choices are pretty basic and the lady at the counter didn't seem amused by people asking for additional items or ingredients...so just don't. Expect to have a bbq pork sandwich with slaw on it or a "plate", which is either ribs or chicken. Be aware that the ribs sell out fast, which is what happened to us. However, the backup plan of chicken was delicious! It was a smoked half chicken with sides and cornbread. Very, very good.

If you want good NC BBQ on OBX, this is your place. Food is great. Order way in advance and even then expect to wait. They could be nicer at the window as this is your only option, but the food is consistently good. Recommend the full rack - meat falls off the bone every time. Pulled pork is ok and sides are just ok. Don't get the Mac n cheese if you're a Mac n cheese fan; you'll be disappointed. A good takeout option in Corolla.

*** edited review*** Was able to swing by this place during their abbreviated offseason hours. Ordered a rib platter and pulled pork platter. Both were fantastic. The potato salad was one of the best I've ever had! The cornbread was great too. Mac and cheese was pretty standard I my opinion, and on a future visit, would most likely opt for another side. Apparently the baked beans are pretty unique. The pulled pork was very good, especially as a sandwich with their housemate carolina bbq sauce. I didn't taste the ribs, but the family had nothing but good things to say. I did try the bbq sauce and thought it was delicious. A darker bbq sauce with a little sweetness and some rosemary (something I've never had in bbq sauce before). Definitely worth a visit if in the area! I don't usually leave poor reviews but I visited this afternoon and did not have a great experience. Before heading over, I checked the hours of operation on both Google and yelp. According to both, the place was open. When I arrived, the ordering window had an "open" sign, but no employee came to take my order. I tried knocking on the window after about 10 minutes, assuming maybe an employee was using the restroom or was busy. No answer, so I tried calling a few times with no response. After about 25 minutes, I decided to head out. My suggestion would be to call ahead of time to confirm an employee is present, and even if the "open" sign is displayed in the window, do not assume you will get an answer. A bit bummed because I was excited to try this place out after reading all the reviews!

Mediocre ribs (St.Louis style spare ribs) and pulled pork - ok pricing for OBX. Ribs: They didn't strike the right balance of moist/smoke in the ribs. Of note, the membranes were still in tact on both rack of ribs. Pulled pork: Extremely dried out pulled pork. Unfortunately, this experience was not the best representation of NC-signature pulled pork.

Excellent food, great value and fast service. We had two large take away orders during a weeklong vacation with extended family in the outer banks. The pulled pork, ribs, Mac n cheese, corn bread, baked beans and potato salad were all delicious. Highly recommended!

Terrific local BBQ place. Had the ribs meal (half rack) and coleslaw, potato salad. Also a pulled pork sandwich. Would recommend all! I may have swapped the Coleslaw for another side such as baked beans or Mac and cheese but either way was terrific. Great homemade sauces too! Will be back

Good and quick barbecue. Picnic tables. Service at the counter is good and the ambiance is country. Our go to stop while we wait for our OBX rental to be ready.

Super friendly employees, place is a takeout spot with a few picnic tables outside with ants all over. Got the pulled pork and 1/4 chicken. Pork was okay but chicken was inedible. They forgot the extra sauce I paid for, not the end of the world but why even charge.

The two people were so kind, friendly, helpful, and provided great customer service. Barbecue was great. I wish they had hushpuppies though :(. They also have dippin dots, which is a great option. Cool location. Cornbread was A1.

If we could give zero stars I would. Spent $53 on three entrees. All raw meat. See photos. I understand that a storm rolled thru and they lost their power transformer but it would have been nice to state the food could not be cooked through properly and they should have refunded the money pre paid hours in advance. Sides were meh. I make better Cole slaw and Mac n cheese.

Ordered takeout pulled pork for the trip home. Service was aces and surrounding area and location was very clean and nice. The food however in opinion was not the best I've ever had. In fact after a week half was discarded. Will definitely try again but not in any rush.

Every trip to OBX we stop In for some BBQ . It's a small building and if you aren't looking you might miss it. The Ribs are good but I recommend the pulled pork or the Chicken. The pulled pork is amazing and it's hard to choose a sauce because they are all outstanding!! The chicken is so tasty my very picky little boy devours it. I could eat a pan of the corn bread but they won't let you buy extra Only complaint is the seating - picnic tables with lots of flies (realizing this isn't their fault). Best to eat in the car or take home. Call ahead if you can - we didn't realize this was an option until recently and depending how busy they are, it could save you 10-15 minutes of waiting.

We came here after the wild horses tour because our tour guide wouldn't stop raving about this place. It's a pretty solid barbecue joint and hit the spot for us after a long day. I ordered the large pork BBQ plate with sides of coleslaw, candied yams, and cornbread. The meat was a bit dry, but their sauces were pretty good and helped with that. I would recommend stopping by if you're ever near Currituck Lighthouse and craving some barbecue!

Good, simple, and casual. Order the food at a take-away window and eat at home or on the picnic tables. Choose from pulled pork, chicken, or ribs. The sauce labeled "chicken and ribs" is definitely my favorite, but they have three BBQ sauces you can choose. Meat was great, well portioned, and reasonably priced. Sides were ok. Just fine but not exceptional. If you're staying in Duck or Corolla it's worth a visit!

I wish I lived closer by and didn't visit on vacation because I would eat here all the time. They are open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4 and I would highly recommend making some time to stop by if you are in the Outer Banks. My girlfriend and I both ordered the bbq pork plate which came with corn bread and 2 sides (we chose mac & cheese and baked beans) for $11!! Yes you read that right, $11. The quality of food for the price was out of this world. The corn bread was amazing. The pork was tender and they gave you the option to add your own sauce instead of giving it to you in a sloppy sauce pile like some places do. The mac and cheese and beans were both very good as well. They have a very nice shaded area with a bunch of picnic tables to enjoy your food at. Hands down 5 star bbq and I would consider myself lucky to be able to visit again!

One of the best BBQ restaurants in Corolla! Not only is the food outstanding, the owners go out of their way to ensure your satisfaction. Hoping that several of the other eating establishments in Corolla pay attention to how these folks operate, and step up their game.

My wife and I stopped here for dinner Saturday after arriving at the OBX. We just needed something easy, reasonably priced, and filling to hold us over after our long trip. This place was about a mile from our location. They had a small parking lot, outdoor seating in the form of park benches, and a walk up window for ordering. I ordered a large pork sandwich with coleslaw and my wife the pork platter with yams and beans as sides. The pork sandwich could have easily fed 2 people and fell apart as I ate it from the size of all the ingredients. Not a problem for me as I appreciated the generous quantity to fill up on. I tried some of my wife's yams and they were very good as well. They also had 4 types of barbecue sauces to load up on: a sweet and savory, a spicy hot sauce based, a vinegar based, and a savory chicken and rib base. The spicy hot was too red's hot flavor for me to really enjoy as a bbq sauce. The other 3 were pretty tasty and my favorite was probably the vinegar base. Overall, a really good stop to fill up on bbq. I would recommend considering takeout from here as the park benches had a good number of pesky flies in the area who were happy to share your meal. Would recommend stopping here for some solid bbq!

If you like Carolina style BBQ, this is the place to go. It is our OBX vacation tradition. However, do not bother with the banana pudding. It is just banana flavored pudding a few vanilla wafers, and NO bananas. Very disappointing.

Mediocre food but HORRIBLE customer service. I have a gluten allergy and called in advance to ask about gluten free options. They told me they had gluten free options, so we drove there and then at the window they told me all the meat options had gluten but I could eat macaroni and cheese (which is made of wheat!!!). They were incredibly rude when I said I'd called and was told there were options. They told me that cole slaw was an option. If you have food allergies stay far away.

Best Barbeque I've had in years. Usually where meets are good, the sides are lackluster. Not the case here. It was all awesome. Only issue is there is no indoor seating. Coke slaw was great.

We visited Corolla Village BBQ while we were in OBX on our family vacation in Duck. It came so highly recommended by the locals is was an easy decision to stop in....and we were not disappointed. The best part for us was that all the meats were cooked in a little shack and you eat outdoors on picnic tables. No fuss, no frills, just great food! There were 6 of us, each ordering different items from their menu. I ordered the pulled pork. It came with beans, potato salad, and the best cornbread ever!!! The pork was simply delicious and perfectly cooked. I tried the bone sucking ribs that were cooked to perfection, as well. We all especially enjoyed taste testing the array of sauces that add to whatever delicious meat you order!! My mouth is watering just remembering the food and the kids still talk about their dishes. We will be back.

Pork was extremely dry. I really wanted to like it but couldn't. Sides were good. Ambiance was fun.

What a great place! We stopped by after visiting the Currituck Lighthouse, and we weren't disappointed! Great barbecue. My husband and my dad enjoyed the barbecue ribs, and I loved the burnt end sandwich. My mom enjoyed her barbecue pork sandwich. The macaroni salad was delicious! My son thought the macaroni and cheese was awesome. Overall great place! Glad we stopped.

Corolla Village Barbeque is a must-stop while on the Outerbanks! We got 3 Pulled Pork sandwiches with slaw on top. It's authentic NC Pulled Pork on a hamburger bun. We did not have any of the homemade bbq sauces (a mistake on our fault, but we ate in the car). They have a wide selection of coke products and teas to drink. To accompany our sandwiches, we got Mrs. Vickies' Chips (BBQ and Salt Vinegar). We got a Bumper Sticker to Represent! Yum! See Ya Next Year!!

As a new englander this is the best BBQ I have ever had. I love the vinegar based sauces that come with the pulled pork. Recommend getting the salt and packet to add to the mac and come slaw for a little more flavor.

After wandering around then Marine Forest Trail, stopped here famished. It looks line a barbecue shack, with picnic tables for seating. Food is served in styrofoam clamshells. So, if you're looking for ambiance and not fantastic NC barbecue, maybe find a restaurant somewhere. The pulled pork plate is fabulous.

The family has been coming here for years. Always a great place for NC flavored BBQ and outside seating.