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Lewis Barbecue to Open in Salvage Yard at Raleigh Iron Works Next Year

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11/07/2025 by

Lewis Barbecue, the acclaimed Texas-style barbecue restaurant known for its legendary brisket and smokehouse craft, will bring its celebrated menu and signature hospitality to the heart of the Raleigh Iron Works district at Salvage Yard.

Founded by pitmaster John Lewis, the concept has earned national recognition and recently earned a coveted Bib Gourmand Award from the MICHELIN Guide for its commitment to quality, flavor, and authenticity. At Salvage Yard, the highly anticipated adaptive reuse project from Grubb Ventures, Lewis Barbecue will occupy 8,276 SF and will feature a 1,625 SF commercial smokehouse on the exterior of the property, allowing the concept to offer guests its iconic slow-smoked meats and classic Southern sides that have made it a destination in Charleston and Greenville and soon in Atlanta, while embracing the vibrant, industrial character of the district.

"We are honored to bring our authentic Central Texas-style barbecue to Raleigh and join such a vibrant community at Salvage Yard," said John Lewis, founder and pitmaster of Lewis Barbecue. " A truly special space, Salvage Yard reflects our love for craftsmanship and connection to the community, and we look forward to serving up great food and fun times."

The addition of Lewis Barbecue strengthens Salvage Yard and Raleigh Iron Work's growing reputation as a regional hub for food, music, fitness, and social experiences. The project's dynamic mix of tenants highlights its mission to create a space where local culture and regional and national concepts intersect.

"The arrival of Lewis Barbecue at Salvage Yard reinforces our vision for this district as Raleigh's next great destination for food and entertainment as we continue to grow an impressive tenant roster," said Wendy Nabors, director of commercial leasing, Grubb Ventures. "Lewis Barbecue brings an unmatched level of culinary credibility and character to the lineup, we couldn't be more excited to welcome them."

Lewis Barbecue will join NOCO Brewery from the Bond Brothers, Triangle Rock Club, Cannonball Music Hall, Peach Lab, Mami Nora's and Tilden's Car Care in the Salvage Yard lineup.

Visit raleighironworks.com to explore the full roster of tenants within the Raleigh Iron Works District, and follow @raleighironworks on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming announcements, events, and openings.

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