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Crown Park Hotel N/A 1.7 mi 2.8 km 3 of 5 stars
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Homestead Durham / University $69 2.2 mi 3.6 km 3 of 5 stars
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#18 of 386 restaurants in Durham
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
  • Address: 2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
  • Phone:  (919) 402-4227
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“Get the brisket, chicken...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

Get the brisket, chicken sandwich or the sausage and they have Shiner on tap! more

“Cross between texas and...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 20, 2008

Cross between texas and North Carolina BBQ. Pretty good stuff. more

“Mmmmmm...barbeque.”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 21, 2008

Mmmmmm...barbeque. more

“Good stuff, especially...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 3, 2008

Good stuff, especially for non-NC BBQ... more

“Great bbq, but not NC bbq”
4 of 5 stars
marmot1995
Yosemite National Park, California
Apr 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This place has awesome brisket. Tender and usually not fatty. Great smoky flavor. Very good ribs as well. Other meats are above average but those first two things stand out. A note...this is NOT, NC bbq...which is why I like it. So if you're looking for NC bbq...go elsewhere...like to Allen and Sons. They do have the pulled pork and... more

“I love their deviled...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 22, 2008

I love their deviled eggs !! more

“Can't go wrong with...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

Can't go wrong with anything they have. more

“Good barbecue. I enjoy...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 20, 2008

Good barbecue. I enjoy the occasional blue grass music. more

“I live within walking...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 3, 2008

I live within walking distance, how can I not love it? Fried okra and potato salad after a hard day's work in the yard is the best. more

“Some of the best non-NC...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 29, 2007

Some of the best non-NC BBQ I've ever had. Incredible ribs and brisket. I'd skip the sides and get extra meat. more

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The Q Shack Address

2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Tel: (919) 402-4227
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.