Hardwood smoke · scratch sides
RayNathan’s
A Gastonia smokehouse that cooks meats over hardwood for hours and builds sides from scratch.
RayNathan’s in Gastonia smokes meats over hardwood for long cooks and builds sides from scratch.
More about this stop
Use it as a foothills stop when your route runs between Shelby and Charlotte.
Before you go
- Weekly hours can shift. Confirm before a long drive.
- New Hope Road is an easy highway-adjacent pull-off.
- Order a mixed plate if you want to taste more than one meat.
Plan the stop
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