Charlotte-area BBQ joint makes ‘extremely difficult’ choice to close after 80 years
After nearly 80 years, R.O.’s Bar-B-Que is shutting its doors.
Owners of the Gastonia eatery have made the “extremely difficult decision” to permanently close Saturday, Dec. 27, according to a message shared on its Facebook page, citing “a combination of current and sustained economic factors.”
“Since 1946, our unwavering commitment has been to provide a dining experience defined by exceptional product quality and dedicated service at a fair value,” it read. “We truly wish we could have continued to be a community staple for generations to come.”
R.O’s owners shared that its slaw and pimento cheese products will still be available at local retailers, however.
CharlotteFive reached out to R.O.’s Bar-B-Que for more information Monday and was awaiting a response.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
This story was originally published December 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM.