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 is in Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from the Chantilly street grid. The usual route is north on the residential streets toward Commonwealth Avenue and Central Avenue — close enough that many residents walk or cycle rather than drive.

Parking around Plaza Midwood is a mix of small lots and residential street parking with posted restrictions. Weekend evenings fill early, so arriving before seven or walking in is the local habit.

Why it earns a place in this guide: wood-fired Carolina barbecue that anchors the neighborhood's casual dining. It is included because it is one of the most useful restaurant options within reach of Chantilly, not because of any paid placement.

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

Living nearby

Midwood Smokehouse as a neighbor

For residents of Chantilly and nearby Plaza Midwood, Midwood and Elizabeth, Midwood Smokehouse is within easy reach for everyday plans. It is moderately priced, and the notes on this page focus on what matters to someone coming from 28205: how to get there, when it is busiest and what it is best for.

Proximity to places like this is one of the reasons buyers look at Chantilly in the first place: quiet residential streets with the restaurants, parks and shops of east Charlotte a short drive, ride or walk away. The neighborhood guide and lifestyle overview put it in the context of daily life here.

Planning a visit

Weekend brunch on the Plaza Midwood side fills between 10am and 1pm; the Elizabeth cafes turn over faster.
The Central Avenue corridor east of Eastway is best on weekday evenings, when kitchens are unhurried.
Street parking is the norm in Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth; lots are plentiful further east.

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.

How far is Midwood Smokehouse from Chantilly?

Midwood Smokehouse is in Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from Chantilly. Wood-fired Carolina barbecue that anchors the neighborhood's casual dining.