Bbq Restaurant reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 339 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Bbq Restaurant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/austinfood, r/greenville, r/Charlotte, r/Minneapolis, r/VirginiaBeach. Top-rated brands include Barb's (4.9/5), Smitty's (4.0/5), Bobby's (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews339

Subreddits32

Posts37

Brands100

Products0

Top communities

r/austinfood57 r/greenville49 r/Charlotte36 r/Minneapolis36 r/VirginiaBeach21

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Barb's

4.9

(15)

"Barbs"

"Barb’s, ain’t a damn question (respectfully)."

"Barbs is *excellent*"

"Barb’s is always worth a visit when they’re open, I dream of the pork ribs often"

"Barbs is hella good"

"#Barb’s!!!"

"#Barb’s!!!!"

"Barb's but weekends only. The sides, finishing touches on the meats, breads, desserts, drinks, all great."

"The brisket is great, but the pork ribs will blow your mind."

"Barbs is the clear winner in Lockhart. Too bad they’re only open weekends."

Smitty's

4.0

(15)

"Smitty’s pork chop is the bomb"

"Pork ribs at Smittys"

"A end cut pork chop from Smitty's"

"Smitty's will blow their minds, standing next to the open pit fires."

"I go between Smitty's and Kreitz for nostalgia. Nothing beats walking in right by an open exposed fire at Smitty's."

"Smitty’s"

"Smitty's wins out solely because you feel like you stepped back into the 1930s when you walk through their doors."

"Turkey/sausage at Smittys."

"They do a whole bone in loin, and cut the chops from it. When it’s on point it is a revelation."

"I'm partial to Smitty's."

Bobby's

4.5

(11)

"Bobby's is excellent! Their brisket is succulent and has the SC flavor that Lewis' brisket does not have (being Texas styled and also excellent). I'd give Bobby's the slight edge of Lewis."

"Bobby's in Fountain Inn. Grew up spending a lot of time in TX and eating a lot of GREAT brisket, and I think Bobby's totally hangs. Sausage is fantastic, ribs are unbelievable, but also omg the SIDES!! Baked beans were my perfect blend of savory and sweet."

"Bobby's is UNREAL."

"Whole hog is a big deal, a lot of people don't realize that. Tay, the owner of Bobby's, is good friends with Rodney Scott too. They compare notes! I had some of his whole hog a few weeks ago, and it was just as good as Rodney's."

"Bobby’s and Lewis."

"Bobby's in Fountain Inn is fantastic."

"Bobby's is great. But Lewis brisket is unmatched. And their sides are better too."

"I have heard great things about Bobby's multiple times from multiple people and I really have to give them a try."

"Bobby's in Fountain Inn is excellent, albeit a bit pricey."

"Bobby’s and Fork Grove"

Lewis

4.6

(10)

"Lewis isn't just the best brisket in Greenville, it's the best in the state."

"Lewis is the best brisket I've ever had."

"Lewis is the best brisket in Greenville, it's the best in the state."

"Lewis is king."

"If you’re looking for authentic TX style brisket Lewis or Bobby’s in Fountain Inn"

"Lewis is really fucking good."

"Lewis is saltier and leaner."

"Their brisket is excellent."

"Lewis is Texas BBQ."

"Lewis bbq is pretty damn good."

Black's

4.3

(10)

"Blacks to me was the best overall , plus to me it looks like a family run BBQ joint that's been around for a while. Bonus, their Mac and cheese was amazing!"

"Black's for the giant beef ribs tho"

"Brisket or beef rib at Black's."

"Grab a beef rib from Black's"

"The food between Smittys, Kreuz and Blacks is close enough (the three OGs)"

"Ribs and sides from Blacks."

"Black’s has the best sides IMO"

"Original blacks brisket was pretty good."

"I’ve always have been pro-blacks, at least compared to Terry Blacks in Austin."

"Original Blacks does a decent job on their meats. Sides are horrible."

Terry Black's

4.2

(10)

"Terry Blacks is where it's at. Blacks is Sysco garbage and Kreutz and Smitty's are coasting on their reputation."

"Beef Ribs are a must and the service I has was amazing."

"Terry Blacks in Lockhart is a hidden gem. No lines, better quality than legacy options out there."

"Much better atmosphere than the Austin location and the BBQ was better on the day I went."

"Terry Blacks."

"Terry Black's is the best that's open right now."

"Terry black’s will have the best bbq available to"

"Terry Black's is pretty great too and offers the chopping block experience."

"Take a short uber to terry blacks, heim, or hurtado. I haven’t been to this new location but terry blacks is solid."

"Rated Top 50 by Texas Monthly."

Smoke Pit

4.4

(9)

"The smoke pit is the top-tier option within driving distance."

"Smoke Pit in Concord is the absolute best in the area."

"Smoke pit in gastonia is the only place I go to for good bbq."

"Easily Smoke Pit in Concord. Love that place"

"I prefer smoke pit over it, but it’s not bad."

"Smoke pit in Monroe."

"Smoke Pit in Concord"

"Smoke pit in concord might be the closest that's legit good?"

"Concord"

Kreutz

4.0

(8)

"Jalapeno sausage at Kreuz"

"Kreutz's was good but did not have as much of a smoke ring."

"The food between Smittys, Kreuz and Blacks is close enough (the three OGs)"

"For clod, which is a Lockhart specialty, Kreutz. But don’t skip Barbs BQ!"

"Brisket at Kreuz."

"Some sausage from Kreutz."

"The prime rib usually is good at Kreuz."

"It’s gonna be a roll of the dice at any of the big three of Kreutz, Smitty’s or Black’s. They’re all wildly inconsistent."

Dave's BBQ

4.8

(5)

"Best brisket I've ever had."

"Meats are great."

"Dave's"

"Dave’s !"

"Open 7 days a week. Accepts cash. Generous portions."

#10

Smoke

4.8

(5)

"Smoke. Hands down."

"Smoke is the best in NN by a long shot."

"Smoke for sure!"

"In Newport News, I'd say smoke. I like the brisket."

"I'm Team Smoke (if I can afford it)."

#11

Smoky Dreams

4.8

(5)

"Smokey Dreams has some of the best pork"

"For lunch, my favorite is Smoky Dreams on Woodruff at 14 especially the BBQ topped dog with white sauce - their slaw is unmatched."

"Smokey Dreams has the best brisket I've ever had."

"Smoky dreams hands down for me."

"I just have to add Smoky Dreams because nobody else has."

#12

Biemer's

4.8

(5)

"Is my fave."

"Get the wings."

"It’s top notch and reasonably priced."

"Biemer’s > Stanley James for meat."

"Is excellent. SJ is great."

#13

Porky Butts

4.2

(5)

"Porky Butts for sure. Formal not so Formal sit-down and carryout. Amazing food"

"Porky Butts and Swine Dining are probably your best choices."

"Porky Butts, Swine Dining, or Wayne’s New Skoo."

"Porky butt or hog wild"

#14

Holy Smoke

4.0

(5)

"Holy smoke in Cork is the best."

"I miss Holy Smoke. Great sandwiches, buck a bone ribs and so many awesome bbq sauces."

"Holy Smokes in Craigavon is allegedly one of the best in Europe, dunno about that but it's certainly very tasty."

"Lewis if you're willing to pay a little more, Holy Smoke is surprisingly great."

"Holy Smoke used to be consistently good"

#15

Panther City

5.0

(4)

"Panther City is better than Daynes. Their beans are a charro bean style exactly like my girlfriend makes and their Mac n cheese uses pepper jack cheese and is to die for."

"Panther City makes the top 10 every year."

"All are solid, but I prefer Panther City."

"The best in Texas are Goldees, Daynes, and Panther City."

#16

Jim's Rib Haven

5.0

(4)

"Jim's Rib Haven up on Ames"

"Jim's rib haven"

"For beef ribs go to Jim's rib haven."

"Heartland or Jim’s rib haven"

#17

Boarhogs

4.8

(4)

"Boar hogs has the only white sauce I have ever found acceptable. And they're smoked wings are really really good."

"Boar hogs is my favorite in town."

"Boarhog's and Chuckwagon are the two best imo."

"Blue Oak, Boarhogs, and Chuckwagon are the three best in town IMO."

#18

Jon G's

4.8

(4)

"Jon G’s in marshville (best although it’s an hour or so away from clt. Worth the trip)"

"Jon G’s. That’s the only answer."

"Best BBQ is going to be Jon G’s in Peachland, NC."

"Jon G’s in Peachland on Saturdays is worth it, although more Texas style."

#19

Baker's Ribs

4.5

(4)

"In Eden prairie."

"For true Texas style."

"Is really good."

"A bit outside of Minneapolis but it’s worth it."

#20

Ted Cook's

4.5

(4)

"Takeout only but amazing."

"Ted Cook's"

"Ted Cooks off 38th in south."

"Ted cooks."

#21

Henry's

3.4

(5)

"Henry’s"

"If you want something a bit more budget-friendly, Henry's is still very good, and hard to beat as far as bang for the buck."

"Henry’s for value, Lewis for brisket, Mike and Jeff’s for pulled pork."

"Henry’s."

"Henry’s isn’t what it used to be though. After the last couple trips I probably won’t go back."

#22

Dave's

4.3

(4)

"Best thing you can get at the beach."

"Incredible brisket and pulled pork."

"Dave's. Open 7 days a week. Accepts cash. Generous portions."

"Dave’s used to be my favorite until redwood came around. It’s just really pricey."

#23

Brother in Law Barbecue

4.3

(4)

"Brother in law bbq"

"If you want BBQ and they are open brother n laws is good."

"Brother in law barbecue in cloudcroft! Personally I like it better than Mad Jack's."

"Brother-in- laws just down from mad jacks is really good."

#24

Boomin BBQ

4.3

(4)

"Are top notch for me."

"Boomin BBQ."

"Boomin, animales"

"Mekong BBQ, Animales, Boomin BBQ, Q Fanatic"

#25

Sam Jones

4.3

(4)

"My personal favorite."

"If you want 'Carolina BBQ'."

"Sam Jones can handle 30."

"Go to B's or sam jones, but call ahead."

#26

Sweet Lew's

4.3

(4)

"Sweet Lews blows both of those out of the goddamn water"

"Sweet Lew’s is the best you can find in Charlotte proper"

"Sweet Lews is the best compromise we’ve got."

"Sweet Lew's for me when I need a fix these days."

#27

Hayden Block

4.3

(4)

"I've been to every BBQ restaurant in Calgary and area and they are far above the rest. Hayden block, south block, comery block and main St BBQ in Airdrie. Our favorite is main St. Find their food the most consistent."

"I like Hayden Block best, but Prairie Dog is a bigger space with big tables, so they can handle a large group, and they’re more chill and not in a rush to turn tables over"

"Hayden Block (and their subsidiaries) has had pretty consistent high quality since about a year after their opening but they're also solidly mid-tier in terms of price."

"Hayden block"

#28

Edley's

3.2

(5)

4.3

(3)

"Smokin Pig of easley is excellent."

"The Smokin pig is good but pricey."

"Smokin’ Pig"

#41

Bark and the Bite

4.5

(2)

"Is amazing!"

"Bark and the Bite had the best brisket I’ve ever had!"

#56

Scott Ja-Mamas

4.5

(2)

"Only has two tables in the place, but it is worth it."

"Scott jamamas."

#57

Fatboys

4.5

(2)

"If you’re looking for pork my fav is at fatboys."

"Fitz's, Moe's, Lexington."

#58

Noble Smoke

4.5

(2)

"Has the best brisket I've found."

"Noble smoke in Ashley park (good)"

#59

(2)

"Check out Bums and Skylight. Both can accommodate the crowd."

"If you can’t do B’s due to seating consider going over to Ayden to the Skylight Inn BBQ."

#92

1.0

(2)

"Chatt smoke house is the WORSE. STAY AWAY"

"Chatt Smokehouse on MLK !!"

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