The Absolute Best 13 Barbecue Restaurants In The U.S.

There is no more American meat tradition than barbecue. And though no two regions will agree about how barbecue is best prepared, or about which parts of which animal are best enjoyed after any one preparation, we can all agree that these different methods all taste pretty great — even if our hometown place makes it the best! Though great barbecue can be had in many spots, there are 13 barbecue restaurants that are a cut above the rest. If you love meat and are feeling a little hungry, loosen your belt and get comfy. These are the absolute best 13 barbecue restaurants in the U.S.

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Buxton Hall Barbecue | 0:00
Central BBQ | 0:50
Franklin Barbecue | 1:28
Harp Barbecue | 2:13
Hometown Bar-B-Que | 2:47
4 Rivers Smokehouse | 3:18
Herman's Ribhouse | 3:55
Skylight Inn BBQ | 4:24
Kerlin BBQ | 4:56
Bogart's Smokehouse | 5:23
Dreamland BBQ | 5:54
B.T.'s Smokehouse | 6:42
JR's Rhodehouse BBQ PIT | 7:15

[MashedFood]

What's your favorite barbecue restaurant?

[elborko]

Nothing from KC -really we have a BBQ tradition that goes back over 100 years and the pit masters have come here from all parts of the country. Side orders have always been simple fries, beans, coleslaw, pickles and white bread. Sauce is key here and sandwiches are huge-simplicity with very slow cooking in brick ovens hence the term Red Brick BBQ Locals have there favorites with over 70 joints to choose from and a hot summer day the city smells as one giant smoker

[joememphis]

Franklin BBQ was so excellent and very scrumptious in my humble opinion. In San Antonio, we have Pinkerton’s Barbecue, 2M Smokehouse, Blanco BBQ and Smoke Shack.

[StealTheSun]

You ever been to Kansas City?
Seriously, unless Kansas City is going to get its own top BBQ restaurants video, I'm afraid I can't take this one seriously! 🤣😂🤣

[billylo]

Best bbq sammich ever is the Mcrib from McDonald's

[tk-zbbr]

Franklin's in Austin is incredible but you forgot to mention the 3 hours in line and possibly be sold out once you get to the door.

[russellfenton]

Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC. Hands down the best I have tasted.

[badbirdkc]

Never even heard of Harps. Of all the KC area restaurants, you go with that one? LOL.

[halverde]

Bill Miller's and Rudy's is the go-to for most Texans.
Downtown San Antonio in the area of Santa Rosa street is where Miller's smoke with mesquite ALL the brisket and ribs for their entire chain of stores 24/7, smells great.

[robertvig]

What do you have to do to get on this list I’ve lived and worked in the Raytown area all my life and never heard of this place so today I went and found it and google maps even struggled finding but after finding it it does NOT even have a sign let alone a parking lot but it does have two plastic tents in front of some building the only thing that looks like a sign is “tap room” on a door I was there at 12:15 noon and two whole cars were in front

[brianmoody]

When you look at the beat, you will get the best, color flavor tastes and style you can smell the interesting, and you can see the love and understanding on who B.B.Q made, it takes time to be the best, and when you get there it’s a great feeling to have, and to see people enjoy your B.B.Q .

[richardjordan]

Texas is the best place to go for BBQ, Traveled all over this country of ours driving a truck but yet nothing beats Texas in BBQ.Shorty's in Sunnyville, Tx is one of my favorites to go to.My dogs go nuts for it as well, they love the rib bones and meats if I give them any meats....lol

[thecleaner]

Did Michael Scott do the voice over? “Colored greens” at 00:48

[douglassauvageau]

The Pacific Northwest is home to several 'Famous Dave's' franchised barbecue restaurants. Perfectly acceptable entrees in a charming sit-down atmosphere. The sauces and sides are delectable in their variety and quality. I always get the Wilbur Beans and Drunken Apples.

[btbrotherton]

Heirloom BBQ outside of Atlanta and Southern Soul in St. Simons are my favorites. For ribs Fat Matt’s. Best sauce - Melvin’s outside of Charleston.

[madbengalsfan]

If you're ever in Lexington, KY, a trip to Red State BBQ is a must

[annecollins]

Louie Miller's Bar be que has the best especially the brisket to homemade sausage to ribs..And it's Meyer's Sausage House in Elgin Texas..One bite of their jalapeno wrap you just and went to heaven lol..

[cmrizk]

you left out Snow BBQ in Lexington, Texas.

[TheJhtlag]

Always think of bbq restaurants as a time and a place, it has to fit the occasion, not the other way around eg, clear out brush all morning and then someone goes and picks up some bbq from the local decent place (In our case, B's bbq near Greenville NC) . Eat the darn thing like you're hungry. I mean, maybe I'll make a pilgrimage to Snow's or something but it sort of defeats the purpose to wait in line for three hours (or, I dunno, maybe that's what makes you hungry) Loved Bite Me bbq in Wichita precisely because I was strolling around Oldtown getting hungry, thinking about where to eat and there it was, waiting for me.

[cartalkers]

My favorite pork ribs came from a small Cuban grocery store near the Hilton in Miami. The place was called the Varadero market. Just walk to the back of the store and order a slab, you'll agree.