Bbq Restaurants reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 319 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Bbq Restaurants brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/austinfood, r/Georgia, r/greenville, r/FortWorth, r/HuntsvilleAlabama. Top-rated brands include Barb's BBQ (4.6/5), Smitty's BBQ (3.8/5), Terry Black's BBQ (4.2/5).
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Reviews319
Subreddits31
Posts33
Brands99
Products1
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#1
Barb's BBQ
4.6
(16)
"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"
"#Barb’s!!!"
"#Barb’s!!!!"
"The sides, finishing touches on the meats, breads, desserts, drinks, all great. The owners are a wonderful trio who will chat with you as well while they finish the orders."
"Barbs is the clear winner in Lockhart. Too bad they’re only open weekends. So damn good and well worth the wait."
"Brisket and sausage are both good but their ribs are the best!"
"Barb's is definitely best"
#2
Smitty's BBQ
3.8
(18)
"Smitty’s pork chop is the bomb"
"Pork ribs at Smittys."
"The brisket is great, but the pork ribs will blow your mind."
"Smitty's will blow their minds, standing next to the open pit fires."
"Nothing beats walking in right by an open exposed fire at Smitty's."
"Smitty’s"
"The food between Smittys, Kreuz and Blacks is close enough (the three OGs) that I'd say 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."
"A end cut pork chop from Smitty's"
"I'm partial to Smitty's."
#3
Terry Black's BBQ
4.2
(9)
"Terry Blacks is where it's at. Blacks is Sysco garbage and Kreutz and Smitty's are coasting on their reputation. Neither can hold a candle to TBs on quality or consistency."
"Terry Blacks in Lockhart is a hidden gem. No lines, better quality than legacy options out there."
"I had good experience at Terry Black's one time. Beef Ribs are a must and the service I has was amazing."
"Honestly I thought the Terry Black's experience in Lockhart was pretty decent. Much better atmosphere than the Austin location and the BBQ was better on the day I went."
"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."
"Never been but heard it’s supposed to be good!"
"Take a short uber to terry blacks, heim, or hurtado. I haven’t been to this new location but terry blacks is solid."
#4
Lewis BBQ
4.8
(8)
"Lewis isn't just the best brisket in Greenville, it's the best in the state."
"Lewis brisket is unmatched. And their sides are better too."
"Lewis is the best brisket I've ever had."
"Lewis"
"In Charleston."
"Incredible Texas bbq in the South."
"Lewis is saltier and leaner. Bobby's is more sweet/sour and more tender."
"Their brisket is excellent"
#5
Bobby's BBQ
4.4
(8)
"Bobby's is excellent! Their brisket is succulent and has the SC flavor that Lewis' brisket does not have"
"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."
"Bobby's is UNREAL."
"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."
"No way Bobby's brisket is better than Lewis's tho. They may have better pulled pork, sides, and sauces, but I have my doubts about the brisket."
"Bobby's in Fountain Inn is excellent, albeit a bit pricey."
"Bobby’s and Fork Grove"
"One of my biggest complaints about Bobby's is their meats are amazing but their sides are so mid."
#6
Tipsy Pig
5.0
(7)
"Tipsy Pig up in Snellville is awesome."
"If you venture OTP the Tipsy Pig is amazing."
"It was way too good and too close to my house."
"They've never run out of anything whenever I'd visit there."
"My vote is definitely for Tipsy Pig!"
"In Lilburn."
"Lilburn-attached to a gas station off Five Forks."
#7
Black's BBQ
4.4
(7)
"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"
"Ribs and sides from Blacks."
"Brisket or beef rib at Black's."
"Black’s has the best sides IMO although I know that’s not what you’re asking."
"Grab a beef rib from Black's"
"Original Blacks does a decent job on their meats. Sides are horrible."
#8
Kreutz BBQ
3.8
(8)
"For clod, which is a Lockhart specialty, Kreutz."
"Brisket at Kreuz."
"Jalapeno sausage at Kreuz."
"Some sausage from Kreutz."
"Kreuz’s"
"The prime rib usually is good at Kreuz."
"Kreutz's was good but did not have as much of a smoke ring."
"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."
#9
Panther City BBQ
5.0
(6)
"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."
"Go to Panther City in old downtown. Then you are close to some amazing places for drinks afterwards."
"A 15 minute Uber will open you up to Panther City, Heim's, and Hurtado. All are solid, but I prefer Panther City."
"Try Brix or Panther City of you want good BBQ."
"The best in Texas are Goldees, Daynes, and Panther City."
#10
Fox Bros
4.3
(6)
"Fox Brothers."
"Totally go with Fox Bros."
"Fox brothers is another."
"Fox Bros is definitely a top choice."
"My personal favorites are fox bros and d.b.a. bbq."
"Fox Bros is pretty good."
#11
Saw's
4.0
(6)
"Highly recommend Saws!"
"The chicken thigh plate is kickass."
"Would also recommend the pork n greens at Saws as well."
"For BBQ, try Saw’s or Dreamland on Southside."
"If you’re going to be in Alabama you really should try smoked chicken with white sauce, Saw’s also has and it’s really good as well."
"I’ve usually been underwhelmed by Saw’s and Miss Myra’s."
#12
Holy Smokes
4.6
(5)
"Holy Smokes. Their brisket is amazing, but all their menu is on point."
"Holy smokes is the best and Dooleys is a good one as well"
"Holy Smoke is the best in brussels"
"Holy Smoke is good but if you want a more personal experience, go to Dooleys smokehouse."
"Holy Smoke. Av. de la Prte de Hal 9/10, 1060 Bruxelles"
#13
Pit Boss
4.4
(5)
"PITT BOSS in Hapeville."
"Pit Boss down by the airport kicks ass."
"It was damn good."
"Pit Boss."
"Pit boss in Hapeville."
#15
Boneheads
3.2
(6)
"I feel like Boneheads is the only real answer to this question."
"I do like Boneheads though."
"I think Bonehead's is your best bet."
"There is only Boneheads ... but a little further down the rungs there is Bearly's."
"Boneheads it is."
"Dittoing Boneheads."
#16
Big Bob Gibson's
4.8
(4)
"Big bob’s is still kickin, & still the best, in Decatur."
"Big Bob Gibson, in Decatur. Og location is the best one & still has the original pit in the back."
"Big bob Gibson’s in Decatur. The OG location on 6th Ave. The best bbq in the world imho."
"Big Bobs in Decatur is the white sauce place."
#17
Boarhogs
4.5
(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."
"I will be trying Boarhogs soon I’ve heard really good things about it."
"Boarhog's and Chuckwagon are the two best imo."
#18
Hayden Block BBQ
4.3
(4)
"Yep, any of the blocks. 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."
"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"
#19
Tulsa Rib Co
5.0
(3)
"Another vote for Tulsa Rib Co."
"Make sure you get the Tulsa Fries and homemade creamed corn."
"Tulsa Rib Co is amazing!"
#20
twoFifty
5.0
(3)
"I love Adam’s ribs but give twoFifty a shot. It’s different from Adam’s but so darn good! Check days/times before you go."
"2Fifty is the best bbq I have had in MD. Brisket is amazing."
"Yeah just go eat at 250. I moved away from College Park area a few years ago and drove there the other weekend just because I missed their food so much."
#21
Goldee's BBQ
5.0
(3)
"Goldee’s is the reigning champion by Texas Monthly's annual list."
"So you recommend Goldee’s and Panthers city then?"
"The best in Texas are Goldees, Daynes, and Panther City."
#22
Hometown BBQ
4.7
(3)
"Hometown BBQ in Red Hook is great."
"Is heavenly."
"You're better off going to Hometown BBQ in Red Hook."
#23
Pappy's BBQ
4.7
(3)
"Pappy's is hands down the beat place in yown"
"Pappy’s Smokehouse in St. Peter’s"
"Pappys is also pretty good and can accommodate many people."
#24
Dreamland
3.5
(4)
"Dreamland ribs have a great bite. Their sauce is excellent."
"For BBQ, try Saw’s or Dreamland on Southside."
"Iconic bbq, if you’re not from the south: I’d probably start at Dreamland on Southside."
"Dreamland’s location in Huntsville is terrible. Legit some of the worst ribs I’ve ever had."
#25
Wilson's
4.3
(3)
"Wilson's in the northside has the best ribs in the city."
"Wilson's is probably my favorite because I really do think that the ribs are that good."
"I've heard good things about Wilson's in the North Side but I've never been."
#26
Jim N' Nick's BBQ
4.3
(3)
"I've been loving Jim N' Nick's BBQ lately."
"Jim N nicks has pretty good BBQ as well."
"For a chain or whatever its still good."
#27
Smokin' Pig BBQ
4.3
(3)
"Smokin Pig of easley is excellent."
"The Smokin pig is good but pricey."
"Smokin’ Pig"
#28
Heirloom
4.3
(3)
"Heirloom and Community Q all the way."
"Heirloom is so expensive but good lord it’s delicious."
"Heirloom is good."
#29
Cooper's BBQ
3.0
(4)
"Coopers is similar, better than Risckys in my opinion."
"In the stockyards, you have Risckys or Coopers. I would go with coopers over risckys."
"There’s Cooper’s and Riscky’s but neither are that great."
"Coopers is terrible compared to what you get elsewhere in DFW."
#30
Jazzy's BBQ
4.0
(3)
"Second this. Jazzys got the goods"
"Go across the street to Jazzys, that's what your actually smelling when you're on Waters."
"Jazzy’s BBQ on Waters Ave"
#31
Edley's BBQ
4.0
(3)
"Edley's is probably the best I've had in town."
"Edley's has banana pudding as a side item."
"If you’re eating in, Edley’s is the move."
#32
Rowdy BBQ
4.0
(3)
"Rowdy BBQ is my favorite."
"Rowdy BBQ (my favorite)..."
"Rowdy BBQ on 51 made both my hubby and me sick last weekend."
#33
Old Fields
4.0
(3)
"Old Fields has a couple of locations I think and they’re pretty good."
"Laura’s BBQ in Glen Cove and Old Fields in Huntington can both be good options"
"In Huntington is legit."
#34
City Market BBQ
4.0
(3)
"Their sausage is heavenly"
"City market in Luling has some pretty good barbecue as well. I also like the sauce."
"Skip the brisket at City Market. Ribs and sausage are better than average."
#35
Mission BBQ
4.0
(3)
"Is the best value and consistent priced BBQ in area."
"Is great too!"
"Mission BBQ or 4 Rivers."
#36
Sempre Fame
4.0
(3)
"Sempre Fame was good"
"Sempre Fame in Floral Park!"
"Get the Mac N Cheese Brisket Wrap."
#37
Gao’s Kebab
4.0
(3)
"Gao’s Kebab (老高烧烤) is great."
"Gaos also has a really good dollar skewer deal for like 2 hours when they open."
"I really enjoyed the small lamb skewers (somehow better than the large), the scallops, and the Dan Dan noodles."
#38
Famous Dave's
4.0
(3)
"I miss Famous Dave's..."
"Burnt ends at Famous Dave's. Best ever."
"Famous Daves is meh"
#39
Das BBQ
3.7
(3)
"Das BBQ is one of my favs and it’s nice to walk around Oakland Cemetery afterwards."
"There's a Das BBQ just outside of Oakland Cemetery."
"Das BBQ or PitBoss."
#40
Chuckwagon
3.7
(3)
"Chuckwagon in Madison."
"Boarhog's and Chuckwagon are the two best imo."
"I’ve had chuck wagon before and it was alright."
#41
Smokey MO
3.7
(3)
"* [Smokey MO](https://www.smokeymo.com/menu/)"
"Smokey mo"
"Smokey Mo's is probably the best but still average in my opinion."
#42
Chisholm Trail BBQ
3.3
(3)
"BBQ chicken at Chisholm Trail used to be pretty damn awesome."
"I thought Chisolm was better than smitty but it mightve been an off day for them"
"Check out Chisholm Trail too just for fun. All around solid."
#43
Brushfire BBQ
5.0
(2)
"LOVE Brushfire!!! The Brisket and pulled pork is absolutely AMAZING!!!!"
"Had dinner at Brushfire BBQ the other night. Staff was friendly and the ribs were great!"
#44
Holy Smokin Butts
5.0
(2)
"They are excellent!"
"Holy Smokin Butts."
#45
Kiss of Smoke
5.0
(2)
"Kiss of smoke is my favorite"
"Kiss of Smoke followed by Kens Hardwood."
#46
Smoke On BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Smoke On is very good."
"Smoke On in Brevard, NC. It is the absolute best brisket I've ever had, anywhere."
#47
Mike and Jeff's BBQ
5.0
(2)
"For a good BBQ place all-around (meat and sides) my two best are: 1. Mike and Jeff's (my absolute favorite)"
"The actual restaurant is in San souci across from the church. Yes, the bbq at the pit stop on Hwy 25 is the same bbq at M&Js."
#48
Kim's Korean BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Kim's Korean BBQ. Ask for Mama Kim to help you grill, she's a blast and a half."
"I second Kim's Korean bbq"
#49
Green River BBQ
5.0
(2)
"Take a drive up to Green River BBQ in Saluda. Perfect menu, vibes, and best way to finish a hike!"
"Second this. Their rib sandwich is delicious."
#50
Blue Oak
3.0
(3)
"Blue Oak BBQ or bust. Esp if you’re a brisket guy."
"Blue Oak is semi-okay, but they price it like it’s 10/10 barbecue and it’s more like 5/10 at best."
"Wasn’t impressed with them, house sauce wasn’t very good either."
#51
Riscky's BBQ
3.0
(3)
"Today for the first time I tried Risckys and that thang was amazing."
"Risckys is ok, very traditional BBQ. If you eat a lot of BBQ, probably wouldn’t recommend."
"That's the problem with Riscky's, they smoke everything at their Azle Avenue location and don't distribute daily."
#52
Smokey Mo's
4.5
(2)
"Smokey Mo's and Holy Smokin Butts are my fav."
"The BBQ there is pretty solid!"
#53
Maple Tree
4.5
(2)
"Maple Tree in riverhead is the best I’ve had"
"Is probably the best I've had."
#54
Smok Haus
4.5
(2)
"Smok Haus in Garden City has some great bbq."
"In Garden City and Hicksville."
#55
Midwood Smokehouse
4.5
(2)
"Is my clear favourite after careful research."
"Like Midwood Smokehouse, never had a bad m"
#56
Big Shanty Smokehouse
4.5
(2)
"Big Shanty Smokehouse for brisket."
"Big Shanty Smokehouse"
#57
Grand Champion BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Grand Champion BBQ!!"
"Grand champion BBQ does it good."
#58
Main Street BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Main St. Is so fucking good"
"If it were Calgary and surrounding area... I would also put Main Street BBQ in Airdrie, on Main street uncreatively."
#59
Smoky Dreams BBQ
4.5
(2)
"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."
#60
Big John's Alabama BBQ
4.5
(2)
"Big John's Alabama BBQ and Greedy Lee's. Greedy doing smoked oxtails on the weekends and tomahawk steaks."
"Big John's Alabama BBQ on 40th and Hillsborough"
#61
Terry Black's
4.5
(2)
"Austin Texas."
"Terry blacks is expensive, you may need to pick up a shift at the Amazon warehouse but it’s so worth it."
#62
Jake's Grill
4.5
(2)
"I love Jake's Grill so much. I don't even understand how they make money. It's like you give them $8 or whatever and they give you $12 of meat."
"Go to Jake’s grill a few minutes down the road if you want a tier 1 pit beef in a shack."
#63
T & J Barbecue Pit
4.5
(2)
"T & J Barbecue Pit down in La Plata has never let me down."
"T and J's in La Plata."
#64
Twin Smokers
4.5
(2)
"Better than Fox Bros on all counts."
"If you're in downtown then Twin Smokers is pretty good."
#65
Prairie Dog BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Prairie Dog for taste and value"
"Prairie Dog is my go to for the best value between price and quality."
#66
Yinzburgh BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Is my go-to spot."
"Yinzburgh is my go-to spot."
#67
Grill Box
4.0
(2)
"Grill box, Mylapore."
"Grill Box Mylapore🗣️"
#68
Smokestack BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Best tasting food - smokestack Shoreditch."
"Smokestak"
#69
Meskla Dos BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Meskla Dos (bbq/burger joint) or Proa (more of an actual sit down bbq place) will work."
"Personally for me it’s Meskla Dos in Agana and Three Squares in Tamuning"
#70
The Texas Brisket Company BBQ
4.0
(2)
"They are now on Memorial Hwy by the airport."
"Texas brisket company is food truck that does BBQ and it's pretty good imo"
#71
Al's BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Al's and Big John's are my go tos, but the best is likely to come from a stand on the side of the road."
"Al's would like a word"
#72
The Brisket Shoppe BBQ
4.0
(2)
"The Brisket Shoppe off Armenia"
"The Brisket Shoppe is the closest to real Texas BBQ that I have found here."
#73
Big Sky BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Big Sky just outside Calgary, Jane Bond (especially the coconut cornbread 😋)."
"Big Sky has a new one that opened with the restaurant inside Big-Rock, haven't tried that, but their OG location on the way to Okotoks is great."
#74
The Greater Good
4.0
(2)
"I always liked The Greater Good."
"For a sit down BBQ place, I recommend Greater Good BBQ."
#75
Jang Won
4.0
(2)
"I second this. A friend of mine who's parents own a successful Korean restaurant in USA also said Jang Won is legit."
"Jang Won is good, too, if you just want BBQ."
#76
Bare Bones
4.0
(2)
"Bare Bones in Ellicott City is definitely worth a shot in your search for the best ribs."
"I've always enjoyed barebones in Ellicott City."
#77
Charcoal Deli
4.0
(2)
"Drive past Corner Stable, go to Charcoal Deli."
"Corner stable always solid, ever try charcoal deli right near it?"
#78
Off the Grill BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Off the Grill in Hixson slaps too."
"Off the grill by Chef Q in Hixion no indoor dining though"
#79
Slap's
4.0
(2)
"I really wish they would work on creating more indoor seating."
"Kansas City."
#80
Bar Que BBQ
4.0
(2)
"Love Bar Que!"
"Bar Que off main street downtown is the only place around here to go!"
#81
4 Rivers
3.5
(2)
"4rivers bbq"
"4 Rivers is decent"
#82
Biscuits & BBQ
3.5
(2)
"In Mineola."
"In a pinch biscuits & bbq in Mineola and old fields in Huntington will do the trick"
#83
Smoke and Barrel
3.5
(2)
"Smoke & Barrel wins for me..even if it is a little pricey."
"I was at smoke and barrel and it was ok."
#84
Smoke Hub
3.5
(2)
"Smokehub in chrompet/Velachery is good."
"Smoke hub t nagar was decent."
#85
Kars Char
3.5
(2)
"Kars Char at Lowe Mill."
"The best I’ve had is probably either Kars Char or Big John’s, but they’re both about a 6/10."
#86
Burnt BBQ
3.5
(2)
"Burnt in Leyton is very good. The brisket is pretty good, the lamb rages from outstanding to ok. The chicken is always great."
"Burnt is good you’re right about it lacking pork options. Portions are also tiny is a bigger downside."
#87
Sugarfire BBQ
3.5
(2)
"Sugarfire on Olive in Overland is going to be the closest good barbecue at ~15 minutes."
"I think there’s a Sugar Fire in that area. While not my favorite BBQ in town, it is serviceable and should accommodate your needs."
#88
Miss Myra's
3.5
(2)
"Mr’s Myra’s behind the summit is THE place for traditional Alabama smoked chicken and white sauce!"
"I’ve usually been underwhelmed by Saw’s and Miss Myra’s."
#89
Moe's
3.0
(2)
"If you want some decent Q and you know you’re gonna get the same thing 95% of the time you can always get some Moe’s"
"Moes Original is better BBQ."
#90
Bandanas BBQ
3.0
(2)
"Bandanas has enough space in that back section and is your best bet - I know it’s not an internet famous bbbq place but it’s a good value and ypur group will have their own little area"
"The closest to your hotel is Bandanas right outside Westport and could accommodate a group but it’s really not great."
#91
Dayne's BBQ
3.0
(2)
"The best in Texas are Goldees, Daynes, and Panther City."
"I can't put daynes equal with panther city, went once and wouldn't go back."
#92
Bucky's BBQ
3.0
(2)
"Bucky's"
"Buckys Barbeque is also pretty decent for a midrange spot."
#93
Full Moon
3.0
(2)
"If you want some decent Q and you know you’re gonna get the same thing 95% of the time you can always get some... Full Moon."
"I have had good pork at Full Moon, but their ribs are ok."
#94
Pit Room
2.5
(2)
"Pit Room, Truth, Pinkertons"
"This has gotta be a troll lol. If not, none of them are worth the trip. Maybe try Pit Room, Feges, or Roegels"
#95
Texas Roadhouse
2.5
(2)
"Texas Roadhouse has pretty good ribs imo."
"Quality of their smoked meats vary wildly. Ribs there are so expensive that they aren't worth it."
#96
Rudy's
2.0
(2)
"I agree with Rudy's But I tried the beef ribs thier couple years ago and to me it was over priced and not that good"
"Not Rudy’s 🤮"
#97
Smokeaholics BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Smokeaholics is great too."
#98
Brix BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Try Brix or Panther City of you want good BBQ."
#99
F-1 Smokehouse BBQ
4.0
(1)
"F-1 Smokehouse is fantastic but it's more of a sit down joint."
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