Chow Pizza Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

1. Chow Pizza Bar

8.1
8311 Creedmoor Rd (at Bandford Way), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 61 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hall: Great smoked chicken wings...all homemade sauces. Try the El Diablo if you think you can take the heat!

Susan M.Susan Marsh: Bread Pudding is great!! Love this addition to the menu.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: House-ground burgers are fat and juicy, with specialty topping combos such as the Flatline (bacon, fried egg, Duke's mayo). Read more.

Kamado Grille is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

2. Kamado Grille

832 Springfield Commons Dr, Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Karyn B.Karyn Bragman: Such an amazing inside atmosphere! The lobster roll and fresh fruit hit the spot on a hot day! I also enjoyed the watermelon cocktail which was refreshing. Try the house made ice cream too!

Yolonda G.Yolonda Garrett: Had the salmon, ocean BLAST, oysters and wings and loved them ALL. No, I didn't eat it all myself, shared with a group. :-)

William J.William Joyner: Pork bomb is very good ! The manager gave us a tour of the kitchen. Everything is really cooked on the grills 12 in back 3 out front ! Amazing!

Vivace is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

3. Vivace

9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

CodyCody: Great terrace outside when the weather is nice! Love the flatbreads.

Rachel B.Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.

Caitlin W.Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

4. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

14460 Falls of Neuse Rd (Wakefield Commons Dr), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh Shelpman: Smoked chicken! And get their calendar it's got $70 in free food! And offers are retroactive

Shannon Z.Shannon Zucker: Love the food, friendly staff, free ice cream for dessert!

Mikey W.Mikey West: Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly and courteous.

Backyard Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

5. Backyard Bistro

7.5
1235 Hurricane Alley Way (at Edwards Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 78 tips and reviews

Therese J.Therese Jerrard: Try the Barbeque Pork - Sandwich is great. Meat is tender, tangy and sweet. Our server Chris was super friendly too.

Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes: Did you know that Backyard Bistro is the host of Canes Corner, a live, hour-long radio show, featuring a current Canes player as a guest on 99.9 FM The Fan?

Eddie S.Eddie Sautro: amazing food, great bar.

Red Hot & Blue BBQ is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

6. Red Hot & Blue BBQ

7.7
6615 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 38 tips and reviews

Oliver B.Oliver Bass: Love the catfish platter. Nice friendly service. Shelby is great.

Adam G.Adam Gault: Get pulled pork sandwich with hot sauce and HUSH PUPPIES

Alan P.Alan Porch: Onion Loaf!!! Read more.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

7. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

8.7
4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Elaine E.Elaine Evans: Strawberry shrimp salad is the way to go. Perfect when paired with a Joel Gott cabernet

Meg M.Meg McCusker: They've got some bombass bread. I could eat it for days.

Chris C.Chris C.: Best steaks in the Triangle area. :)

Chili's Grill & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

8. Chili's Grill & Bar

8.0
6324 Glenwood Avenue (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC
Tex-Mex Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Petersen: The shiner bock ribs are awesome!

Elizabeth F.Elizabeth Foucher: Sierra is awesome. She gave a flawless serivce with a great sence of humor

Chad A.Chad Appenzeller: Free chips and salsa with every check-in. Loves it!

Midtown Grille is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

9. Midtown Grille

7.4
4421 Six Forks Rd (at Lassiter Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael J: The fried oysters are delicious; lightly breaded in chickpea flour. You can't go wrong with the NY strip.

Amber F.Amber Fox: Get the NY Strip Steak. It's amazing. It rivals Ruths Chris!

Alastair M.Alastair Macaulay: Amazing orange chocolate ganache

Twisted Fork is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

10. Twisted Fork

3751 Sumner Blvd (in Triangle Towne Center), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Pattie H.Pattie Hofland: Great comfort food and fantastic homemade desserts. Love the staff and that all beers are $3 too!

Tara E.Tara Edwards: If you are not impressed with the service/food, speak to someone. The owner does want to know, and he will make it right!

David F.David Farris: Great restaurant chain. Rocky Top Hospitality

The Pit Authentic Barbecue is one of The 11 Best Places for a Smoked Chicken in Raleigh.

11. The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.5
328 W Davie St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 288 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Vellmure: Good stuff. Has the chopped BBQ, Carolina ribs, fried ocra, and collared greens. All fantastic.

Chris P.Chris Patterson: Eat some of the best BBQ you can find. Read more.

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