Barbecue reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 323 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Barbecue brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/LittleRock, r/PeoriaIL, r/newhampshire, r/FortWorth, r/washingtondc. Top-rated brands include Wright's BBQ (4.7/5), Slow Hand (4.8/5), Sims (4.4/5).
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Reviews323
Subreddits29
Posts31
Brands100
Products1
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#1
Wright's BBQ
4.7
(14)
"Wrights in Little Rock is phenomenal."
"Wrights bbq off Rebsamen hands down"
"Wrights if you want the best Texas/KC style fusion out there."
"Wrights….if anyone I’m with suggests anywhere else I’ll just stay at home."
"Wrights for Texas style brisket, hands down the best in town."
"Wrights BBQ is a clear #1."
"Best bbq I had so far being in lr is wrights bbq"
"Go to Wright’s."
"Wrights is the best hands down."
"Wrights is the best BBQ in town imo"
#2
Slow Hand
4.8
(9)
"Slow Hand or Blue Duck. Within Peoria/Peoría Heights limits I don’t think there are a whole lot of other options."
"Slow Hand is great."
"Slow hand is A+"
"Slow Hand or Blue Duck"
"Slow Hand is the best bbq I’ve had around here."
"Slow Hand is the best in the area, and it’s not really close."
"Slow Hand is the best Illinois BBQ I've had"
"Slow Hand or Blue Duck depending on the mood"
"Slow Hand is very good."
#3
Sims
4.4
(8)
"Sims (always went to the one off John Barrow) or Craig's in DeVall's Bluff, without a doubt."
"Real folks, real portions. Real nice."
"Sims in NLR or head for Carlisle and go to Nick's."
"+1 for Sims."
"Sims also sells their sauce. Vinegar based. I love it but. $$$"
"Sim’s. With the small caveat that if you don’t like the Carolina-style mustard and vinegar bbq sauce."
"Sims."
"Best joint for Little Rock if you want longstanding locally owned."
#4
Blue Duck
4.3
(8)
"Blue Duck is great."
"Blue duck downtown or mission BBQ for me"
"Blue duck without question for ribs and slow hand for everything else."
"My dad visited in December last year and we went to Blue Duck! He eats lots of BBQ and sang nothing but praises for it!"
"I like blue duck for brisket and sides."
"The Blue Duck, Slow Hand and The Brickhouse (in Washington) are all very good."
"Blue duck is okay"
"I love Blue Duck but my partner hates it lol"
#5
Federalist Pig
4.9
(7)
"Federalist Pig."
"So good."
"Federalist Pig hands down."
"Go to Federalist pig, it’s in adams morgan which is a great neighborhood to explore."
"Federalist Pig!."
"Love Federalist Pig in Adams Morgan."
"Also love Federalist Pig!"
#6
Heritage BBQ
4.9
(7)
"Heritage in San Juan Capistrano. It's actually Michelin rated."
"Heritage BBQ in San Juan Capistrano"
"Moo’s Craft BBQ (Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles). Heritage BBQ (San Juan Ca"
"Heritage BBQ is on another level. I've never had real Texas BBQ but I've read multiple times that Heritage is the closest thing to true Texas, and it absolutely blows out of the water any other BBQ I've had in SoCal by a country mile."
"There are many BBQ joints, but the top tier are Bludso's in Los Angeles and Heritage in San Juan Capistrano (Orange County)."
"Heritage BBQ"
"Heritage bbq"
#7
2Fifty BBQ
4.6
(7)
"The best by far. I think it’s the only one that comes close to satisfying someone that wants true texas quality bbq."
"2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park. Easy parking too."
"Definitely the best in my opinion."
"Rivals a lot of Texas bbq."
"#1 recommendation, %100 without a doubt hands down 2Fifty."
"2fiftys."
"Underwhelming."
#8
4 Corners Smokehouse
5.0
(6)
"I will throw in votes for 4 Corners and Slow Hand."
"4 corners smokehouse"
"4 Corners Smokehouse in Groveland is the best one I’ve had."
"The best in this area is hands down without a doubt 4 Corners Smokehouse in Groveland."
"4 Corners in Groveland is good and has amazing BBQ seasoned fries"
"4 Corners in Groveland is amazing. Best beans in the tricounty area."
#9
603 BBQ
4.7
(6)
"603 BBQ out of concord, 11/10"
"The best bbq around is 603 bbq located off of hall st in concord NH."
"I vote for 603 BBQ it’s next to Litherman’s in Concord!"
"603 bbq is hands down the best I've had in nh"
"603bbq Concord"
"603 BBQ opened in Concord recently and is giving Smokeshow a run for its money."
#10
Moo's Craft BBQ
4.7
(6)
"Moo’s is 100% the move. Their smoked burger is also totally insane if you’ve got room or a group to share with."
"Moo's is the best Texas style bbq i've ever had outside of Texas and better or at least on par with some good stuff in Texas."
"Moo’s Craft BBQ (Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles). Heritage BBQ (San Juan Ca"
"Moo’s is king"
"Moo's at Lincoln Heights - great location, good food."
"Moo’s Craft bbq. No burnt ends on the menu and the beef rib is only on weekends. But the brisket is good."
#11
Rendezvous
3.6
(7)
"Rendezvous ribs were the best I'd ever had."
"My personal favorite is rendezvous out of Memphis."
"Rendevouz is second only to Central and others."
"Rendezvous is good but I would never call it Memphis’s best bbq. It’s expensive for the most middle of the road, average bbq."
"Rendezvous is not bad, per se, but there are better joints within even walking distance of there."
"Rendezvous is the prototype for the bluesy BBQ joints. It's a tourist destination, first, that serves decent BBQ."
"It’s also inconsistent AF. I’ve had great meals there but I’ve also had several awful ones with tough, chewy ribs and cold sides."
#12
Mr. Sippy
5.0
(5)
"Their ribs are the best I’ve ever had anywhere."
"Mr Sippys in Rochester 100% is the best."
"Definitely Mr. Sippys in Rochester. All hickory smoked meats."
"Mr. Sippy in Rochester is excellent and very well priced."
"Mr Sippy in Rochester is one of the best ive had so far in NH."
#13
Wright's
4.8
(5)
"Wright's!"
"Wrights and Sims tend to be the consens."
"Wrights, followed by Sims."
"Is the best by far imo."
"I prefer the original over the spicy even though in general I prefer spicy versions."
#14
Dayne's BBQ
4.8
(5)
"Daynes"
"Daynes is the best, hands down."
"Daynes in Aledo if you will consider that FW"
"Daynes"
"Went to daynes today after seeing so many people say it was the best."
#15
Cozy Corner
4.6
(5)
"Get a Cornish hen and some ribs at Cozy Corner"
"I work at St. Jude and have become fat due to Cozy Corner being next door. Totally worth the poundage."
"I’ll die on that hill defending Cozy Corner."
"I'll have to give Cozy Corner a try. How's their pulled pork?"
"Cozy Corner ribs > Rendezvous everyday"
#16
Bludso's BBQ
4.4
(5)
"Another vote for Bludso's. Also great is that they always have the beef ribs on the menu."
"Kevin Bludso is an award winning pitmaster. His brisket is great. Also, get the hush puppies."
"There are many BBQ joints, but the top tier are Bludso's in Los Angeles and Heritage in San Juan Capistrano (Orange County)."
"Texas style: Bludsos BBQ"
"Bludso’s is overrated. I’ve never had a more flavorless beef rib."
#17
Smoke Shack
4.4
(5)
"The sweet and spicy is great!"
"That sweet and spicy sauce is fantastic, and if they still do the jumbo sandwich special for under $10 it's gotta be at the top of the list."
"Smoke shack in Morgan/Maumelle."
"Fri-Sun: Smoke Shack in Fort Washington."
"Smoke Shack in Londonderry has been good to me"
#18
Smokin' Notes
4.4
(5)
"Smokin’ Notes burnt ends are phenomenal"
"Smokin Notes FTW"
"Smoking Notes has good smoked meats."
"Smokin’ Notes is good but a little expensive"
"We usually end up at Smokin Notes in EP"
#19
Whole Hog
4.2
(5)
"Whole hog by far. Most variation at 6 from sweet to spicy."
"Whole Hog is my personal favorite"
"Generous, moist, smoked pulled pork."
"My super consistent go-to is Whole Hog."
"Whole Hog sells all of their sauces, I’d taste them though as some are hit or miss imo"
#20
Panther City BBQ
5.0
(4)
"Panther City, Goldees, Hurtado."
"PANTHER CITY!! Heim is overpriced corporate bbq."
"It’s Panther City."
"Panther City"
#21
Brix BBQ
4.5
(4)
"Brix is my favorite by far."
"Personally, I would choose Brix over anyone."
"Brix is really good place"
"Well, since Dayne's isn't in Fort Worth anymore, Brix."
#22
Cinder BBQ
4.5
(4)
"Cinder!!!"
"Heartily recommend their wings."
"Cinder BBQ in Petworth."
"Great brisket, yummy mustardy potato salad."
#23
Yankee Smokehouse
4.5
(4)
"Yankee Smokehouse in Ossipee is excellent barbecue."
"Yankee Smokehouse or Road Hawg."
"Yankee smokehouse in Ossipee is great during the summer months."
"Yankee smokehouse in Ossipee is great during the summer months."
#24
Black Eyed Pig
4.3
(4)
"BLACK EYED PIG is the only answer for bbq imo."
"Black eyed pig on Shirley Street and pine ridge for BBQ."
"Black eyed pig is decent BBQ, definitely my favorite in Naples."
"For BBQ, the Black eyed pig!"
#25
Georgia's Northside
4.3
(4)
"Georgia’s Northside in Concord is Mic drop amazing"
"Georgia's Northside and Smokeshow, both in Concord, are awesome."
"Georgia's Northside in Concord was pretty great when I went last year."
"Georgia’s Northside in Concord."
#26
Cooper's BBQ
4.0
(4)
"I highly recommend checking out Coopers or Hard 8?"
"Is pretty good."
"Is worthy of nomination."
#27
Central BBQ
4.0
(4)
"The smoked wings at Central are pretty amazing."
"Central's pulled pork is probably the top notch."
"Central BBQ, Interstate BBQ, Paynes( on Lamar, hidden gem. Check the out!) Cozy Corner, A&R BBQ etc...all of these are better that Rendezvous"
"Central BBQ's ribs were definitely not better (or as good) as Rendezvous the last time I tried them."
#28
Spirit of Texas
4.0
(4)
"Spirit of Texas. They have 2 locations."
"Spirit of Texas and Cornerstone."
"Spirit of Texas in San Bernardino or Riverside."
"Spirit of Texas in San Bernardino is pretty good, pricey but good."
#29
Heim BBQ
3.8
(4)
"Heim. I would recommend about 1/2-3/4lb of bacon burnt ends."
"Heim!"
"Go to heim for the burnt bacon ends, they’re outstanding."
"Heim gets a lot of hate, I think partly because it used to be great but now is just good."
#30
Woodpeckers
5.0
(3)
"Definitely Woodpeckers!!"
"Hands down."
#31
Blanchard's BBQ
5.0
(3)
"Blanchard’s."
"Blanchard's is the closest you will get to traditional Texas Barbeque around here."
"I would recommend Blanchard's. Johnson's is decent as well, but I personally think Blanchard's has the best."
#32
Craig's
5.0
(3)
"When i want a bbq sandwich I either make the trek to Jones in Marianna or Craig’s in DeValls Bluff and bring back enough for a dozen."
"Craig's in DeVall's Bluff, without a doubt."
"Craig’s in DeValls Bluff is my favorite sauce."
#33
FroSmokes
5.0
(3)
"FroSmokes is the best I’ve tried and definitely worth the trip."
"FroSmokes in Lacon is fire"
"Itz FroSmokes Meatery in Lacon. Best ribs in IL!"
#34
Phil's BBQ
5.0
(3)
"Phil’s BBQ 🍗 in Temecula."
"Phil’s BBQ 🍖 Temecula."
"Best Texas BBQ I've had in SoCal are Phil's in SD."
#35
Dac's Smokehouse
4.7
(3)
"Its in morton, not peoria proper, but my favorite is Dacs smokehouse. Their brisket is amazing"
"Dacs in Morton is really good."
"Dac’s in Morton."
#36
Gus's BBQ
4.7
(3)
"Gus's in pasadena is the best bbq in LA imo. If you go, get the brick chicken."
"Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena. They have ribs, brisket, combo plates and kids options. Everything there is delicious."
"Gus's BBQ in Claremont is pretty good."
#37
Smo-King Pit
4.7
(3)
"Eating rib tips from Smo-King Pit puts me in my happy place."
"Smo-King Pit in the Northwoods Mall has been the best BBQ I've experienced since I moved to Peoria from FL."
"Smo-King Pit in the mall is good"
#38
Smokehaus
4.7
(3)
"If you’re not tasting the half and half brisket at smokehaus in Amherst, you’re not tasting the best bbq in NH."
"Smokehaus in Bedford! I have been all over the country and had BBQ."
"Smokehaus Amherst & Dublin!"
#39
Payne's
4.7
(3)
"Payne’s. Cozy Corner."
"Top notch place. Unpretentious and delicious"
"Get the ribs, hot (it’s not that hot)"
#40
Sweet Baby Ray's
4.7
(3)
"Sweet baby rays is the best I’ve tasted."
"Tried the rest, now try the best."
"Try sweet baby rays."
#41
Goody Coles
4.7
(3)
"Goody Coles! Had them cater my wedding."
"Goody Coles hands down."
"Goody coles is supposed to be amazing."
#42
Hometown BBQ
4.3
(3)
"Your best bet for Texan BBQ."
"I can comfortably recommend Hometown BBQ."
"Hometown is the best of the bunch but can’t compete with a good Texas BBQ."
#43
H.B.'s
4.3
(3)
"The absolute coolest is H.B.’s."
"HBs."
"H.B.'s and Sims."
#44
DCity Smokehouse
4.3
(3)
"DCity Smokehouse."
"Super underrated and very good."
"DCity Smokehouse."
#45
Badlands BBQ
4.3
(3)
"Badlands BBQ in Norco!!"
"Badlands is good another spot is Cornerstone BBQ."
"I enjoyed Badlands BBQ in Norco the few times I’ve been there."
#46
Goodstuff
4.0
(3)
"Not sure how it ranks or stands up against others."
"Good stuff smoke house, main street, rt 122, blackstone."
"Best I’ve had in the RI area (right over the RI/MA border)."
#47
Slab
3.7
(3)
"Slab or Bludso’s IMO. I say this as someone who has lived in LA for 10 years and I’m originally from Texas so my taste is skewed toward that."
"Slab"
"Slab - seems on par with Moo's but at an inferior location."
#48
Goldee's BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Goldees. Hurtado. Panther City. Heim."
"Goldees, Panther City, Daynes (a bit off of fw), Del Toro"
#49
Redtop BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Best barbecue ive had in a long while."
"My go to."
#50
Morepork BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Morepork BBQ and Smokin' Cole are the best BBQ joints in Auckland."
"More pork is very good."
#51
BBQ Exchange
5.0
(2)
"The best, but it’s a drive."
"BBQ Exchange in Gordsonville is worth the drive at least once to try!"
#52
Slap's BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Slaps or Q39."
"Slaps slaps slaps slaps slaps."
#53
Maple Block
5.0
(2)
"Maple Block in Culver City has fantastic brisket"
"Maple Block"
#54
Saw's Soul Kitchen
5.0
(2)
"Saw's Soul Kitchen in Avondale. It's the first location I went to, and great."
"Go to Birmingham and there are a bunch of better spots, Saw's being the top option."
#55
Holy Smoke BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Holy Smoke Barbecue, hands down."
"Holy smoke bbq been good to us."
#56
Welton Street Cafe
5.0
(2)
"Welton St. Cafe (Monas). Ran by a black southern family and they are the closest I’ve found to southern comfort food like back home."
"Black-owned soul food top recommendation would be Welton Street Cafe, it just reopened."
#57
Jabos
5.0
(2)
"Jabos is the answer."
"Jabos!"
#58
The BBQ Shak
5.0
(2)
"Lately, my go-to spot for bbq has been The BBQ Shak on route 104 in New Hampton."
"The BBQ Shak in New Hampton hands down."
#59
Hog Wild
5.0
(2)
"I second Hog Wild in Placerville. Just like Texas bbq."
"Hog Wild in Placerville is fantastic."
#60
Saucy's Southern BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Saucy southerns BBQ is the best I’ve found."
"Saucy’s Southern BBQ is black-owned."
#61
Smokeshow
5.0
(2)
"Smokeshow in Concord! Try their "Goodness" mix of brisket, pork loin and turkey!"
"Smokeshow in Concord is the real deal and same setup as traditional bbq in Texas."
#62
Sam Won
5.0
(2)
"My Korean wife says it's the most legit."
"There is only one KBBQ establishment in Taipei that can hold its own against other popular spots in LA"
#63
Soul Belly
5.0
(2)
"Their smoked turkey is my thanksgiving tradition!"
"Or Wild Fig are better"
#64
Angelo's
4.5
(2)
"Angelo's was the BEST!"
"I still love Angelo's."
#65
BBQ Shop
4.5
(2)
"Tourists. BBQ Shop and Cozy Corner are the best."
"BBQ Shop a try for pulled pork, they've never let me down."
#66
Hickory River BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Hickory River BBQ in Grand Prairie is great"
"For pulled pork I'll choose a que shoe at hickory River with mixed sauce."
#67
Legends BBQ
4.5
(2)
"If you need help finding a place."
"On Riverside or Wilma Rudolph."
#68
Smokin' Barrels
4.5
(2)
"Smokin' Barrels in Barrington is a place you don't want to miss out on."
"Smokin Barrels in Barrington was good"
#69
Bark Barbecue
4.5
(2)
"Worth the visit for purists."
"They have a really delicious chicharron and brisket sandwich."
#70
Homeschool BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Homeschool hands down."
"Homeschool BBQ is good."
#71
Big Stick
4.5
(2)
"Big Stick is the best."
"Big Stick is good"
#72
Wolfepack BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Wolfepack is 💯."
"Wolfepack and Slap’s are both pretty close."
#73
Sparky's
4.5
(2)
"Sparky's in Hatch is awesome."
"Make the drive to Sparky's in hatch."
#74
Count Porkula
4.5
(2)
"Count Porkula deserves to be between them and whole hog."
"They're great."
#75
Platinum BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Platinum BBQ downtown. Easily the best two BBQ places in Little Rock."
"Platinum BBQ in the River Market."
#76
Post Oak BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Post Oak is pretty good 2nd, with better sides (brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes)"
"Post Oak BBQ is pretty good!"
#77
Blue Ember BBQ
4.0
(2)
"What about the new Blue Ember?"
"Give blue ember a shot."
#78
Pody's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Was really good."
#79
Patriotic Pig BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Try Patriotic Pig in NRH. Very underrated."
"Patriotic Pig Smokehouse"
#80
Underwood's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"In Brownwood."
"Pretty damm good."
#81
Angelo's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Angelos bbq on white settlement road."
"Angelos"
#82
Lum's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"In Junction."
"In Junction."
#83
Beef Space
4.0
(2)
"Their glazed ribs always look awesome."
"Incredible brisket."
#84
Firebox
4.0
(2)
"Really good barbecue, and they have a bar as well."
"The mac and cheese is so good"
#85
Big Bore
4.0
(2)
"Big Bore in Hanover is really good."
#86
Smoke Shack Cafe
4.0
(2)
"The smoke shack cafe in Londonderry is pretty solid."
"Smoke shack cafe in Londonderry."
#87
Rack Shack
4.0
(2)
"A tasty spot"
#88
Two Fifty
4.0
(2)
"Two Fifty!"
"Two fifty is good"
#89
Brando's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Brando's in Skagit County is pretty good."
"Brando's is pretty solid in Bow."
#90
Cornerstone
4.0
(2)
"Cornerstone in Redlands and Beaumont."
"Cornerstone in Redlands or Beaumont."
#91
Ray's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Ray's BBQ at Huntington - Seems good."
"Rays BBQ in Huntington"
#92
AJ's Pit BBQ
4.0
(2)
"AJs is the closest I've found to TX BBQ (The beef rib + moist brisket)"
"Other good BBQ if you’re into Texas style— Seasoned Swine and AJ’s Pit BBQ."
#93
Poor House BBQ
3.5
(2)
"Bit out of the way but Poor House BBQ in Canaan is crave-worthy."
"Poor House BBQ in Canaan is just okay."
#94
Tops
3.0
(2)
"Tops. The burgers are great for the price point. Their ribs are absolutely nauseatingly disgusting, though."
"Top would be in the top three because they’re like the Waffle House of barbecue."
#95
Michelbobs
3.0
(2)
"Michelbob's for bbq."
"Michelbobs and Black Eyed Pig are decent, but only decent at best."
#96
Rudy's BBQ
3.0
(2)
"Rudy's is as good as you're going to get."
"Rudy's is decent if not way over priced."
#97
Cousins BBQ
2.5
(2)
"Cousins"
"Cousins is too expensive for the quality in my opinion."
#98
Kyles
2.5
(2)
"Kyles."
"Be careful with Kyles especially early doors."
#99
Sooda Korean BBQ
3.0
(1)
"Sooda Korean BBQ isn't bad either at their Vancouver location."
#100
Cracklin' Jack's
3.0
(1)
"Cracklin’ Jack’s."
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