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Restaurant

Midwood Smokehouse

Wood-fired Carolina barbecue that anchors the neighborhood's casual dining.

The place

Carolina barbecue

Whole-hog and brisket traditions handled with real wood smoke, plus a strong bar and a room that fills at both lunch and dinner.

Go for

Family dinner
Takeout
Out-of-town guests

Details

Category: Restaurant
Area: Plaza Midwood
Distance: About 1 mile north
Price: $$

Hours, ownership, and menus change. Confirm directly with the business before visiting.

Getting there

Midwood Smokehouse from Chantilly

Midwood Smokehouse sits in Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from the Chantilly street grid. From most of the neighborhood the practical routes east and north are Commonwealth Avenue and Central Avenue; Independence Boulevard (US-74) is faster toward Uptown and the southeast, and the Briar Creek greenway covers much of the same ground on foot or by bike.

Parking in this part of Charlotte is a mix of small dedicated lots and residential street parking with posted restrictions. On weekend evenings the Plaza Midwood and Central Avenue nodes fill early — arriving before seven, or walking in from the neighborhood, is the local habit.

Why it earns a place in this guide: wood-fired carolina barbecue that anchors the neighborhood's casual dining. Within the restaurant category near Chantilly it is one of the destinations residents name unprompted, which is the only inclusion standard this guide applies.

This is independent editorial coverage. Midwood Smokehouse has no relationship with this site, and hours, ownership, pricing and menus in east Charlotte change frequently — confirm directly before you go.

Questions

Midwood Smokehouse FAQ

Where is Midwood Smokehouse?

Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from Chantilly in east Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is Midwood Smokehouse known for?

Wood-fired Carolina barbecue that anchors the neighborhood's casual dining. Whole-hog and brisket traditions handled with real wood smoke, plus a strong bar and a room that fills at both lunch and dinner.

What should I order or do at Midwood Smokehouse?

Family dinner · Takeout · Out-of-town guests

How expensive is Midwood Smokehouse?

Typically $$ for this category in Charlotte.

Is Midwood Smokehouse walkable from Chantilly?

About 1 mile north. Destinations inside Chantilly, Commonwealth or the near Plaza Midwood blocks are commonly walked or biked; anything along Central Avenue east, Cotswold or Uptown is usually a short drive.