BBQ USA

1. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

9.3
3002 W 47th Ave (at Mission Rd.), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Rosedale · 359 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Romero: Get the Z Man and an order of fries. Fries have BBQ rub on them. Finish with plenty of spicy sauce.

2. Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue

9.3
525 S Beckham Ave (Between Reeves & Houston), Tyler, TX
BBQ Joint · 66 tips and reviews

Arthur T.Arthur Taylor: Mother Clucker, Cadillac style. Worth its weight in platinum.

3. Eli's BBQ

9.2
3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · East End · 91 tips and reviews

Karlton U.Karlton Uhm: Ribs were fantastic and loved the kitschy retro charm to the place

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of BBQ USA.

4. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.2
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 406 tips and reviews

Elizabeth I.Elizabeth Iriz: Get the sampler plate and share it. It's too much for one person but a great way to try a few things. Oh and did I mention the banana pudding?!

5. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

9.3
99 Court St (at South Ave), Rochester, NY
BBQ Joint · Central Business District · 229 tips and reviews

ArindamArindam: You know you're going to heaven if you ever die eating those delicious bbq pork ribs.

The Salt Lick is one of BBQ USA.

6. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 426 tips and reviews
Bogart's Smokehouse is one of BBQ USA.

7. Bogart's Smokehouse

9.1
1627 S 9th St (at Lafayette Ave.), St Louis, MO
BBQ Joint · Soulard · 107 tips and reviews

Pilgrim 🛣Pilgrim 🛣: Best ribs I've ever had in my entire life, and I've had lots and lots of BBQ. I will def come back and indulge.

8. Smoque BBQ

9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Theodore H.Theodore Huff: Brisket is on point. BYOB is a huge plus.

9. Q39

9.3
1000 West 39th Street (btwn Southwest Tfwy & Roanoke Rd), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 39th Street West · 165 tips and reviews

Barry D.Barry Doetch: Get there early for the burnt ends. They go fast.

10. The Joint

9.1
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews

Christine F.Christine Franz: I had the 1/2 rack of ribs and it was the bomb! Mac & cheese is also excellent.

11. John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill

9.2
3730 Thom Boulevard (btwn W Gowan Rd & W Gilmore Ave), Las Vegas, NV
BBQ Joint · Northwest Area · 79 tips and reviews

Andrea C.Andrea Carlos: The Mac n cheese is unbelievable!!

Hometown Bar-B-Que is one of BBQ USA.

12. Hometown Bar-B-Que

9.3
454 Van Brunt St (at Reed St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Red Hook · 348 tips and reviews

Charlie R.Charlie Riggall: It is all absolutely amazing. Shared the Pitt beans, Mac'n'cheese, beef rib, pulled pork and lamb belly. Incredible meal

13. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

9.2
2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy (at Stoneridge Rd), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 171 tips and reviews

Anna L.Anna Lee: Extra moist brisket was definitely extra moist! Sides are all good too

Pappy's Smokehouse is one of BBQ USA.

14. Pappy's Smokehouse

9.0
3106 Olive St (btwn N Compton & N Ewing Ave), St Louis, MO
BBQ Joint · Midtown · 282 tips and reviews

Tara M.Tara Medeiros: Get the full rack of ribs with a side of baked beans and potato salad - the absolute best!

15. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 520 tips and reviews

João Paulo L.João Paulo Lages: Brisket sandwich is the best! Also, try the wings.

16. Central BBQ

8.8
2249 Central Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Cooper Young · 173 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Gonzales: Get their dry ribs (OMG these ribs) and try different sauces (the "hot" is a bit vinegary but delicious). Mac & cheese is also incredible.

17. Burn Co. BBQ

1738 S Boston Ave (18th & Boston), Tulsa, OK
BBQ Joint · 51 tips and reviews

Karen O.Karen OBrien: Be prepared to wait in line, even if you're there by 11. Meats and sauces are worth it, though. Plus you'll have an opportunity to get to know your fellow line-standers.

18. Community Q BBQ

8.7
1361 Clairmont Rd (btwn Powell Ln & Ladson St), Decatur, GA
BBQ Joint · 120 tips and reviews

Kim K.Kim Kinney: Tuesdays are smoked Reuben day! My favorite thing! They also have the best Mac n cheese I've ever put in my mouth.

19. Smokin Pig BBQ

9.3
6630 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC
BBQ Joint · 54 tips and reviews

Bethany D.Bethany Decossas: There is a reason that the parking lot is always packed and people are waiting in lines that wrap around the building. The bbq is fantastic! My suggestion, try the sweet potato fries with honey!

20. Fette Sau

8.7
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
RayRay's Hog Pit is one of BBQ USA.

21. RayRay's Hog Pit

9.0
2619 N High St (at Duncan St), Columbus, OH
BBQ Joint · 42 tips and reviews

George L.George Lee: This grass fed beef brisket sandwich made me rethink my life hard. Most delicious meal I've had this year. Cheesy taters, spare ribs... A+ job. There's a line before it opens but for a good reason.

22. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.2
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 151 tips and reviews

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Secret entrance and great vibe, the food is plentiful and frito pie is fun to dip.

Little Miss BBQ is one of BBQ USA.

23. Little Miss BBQ

9.4
4301 E University Dr (btwn S 42nd & S 44th St), Phoenix, AZ
BBQ Joint · South Mountain · 52 tips and reviews

Andy F.Andy Franco: The best barbecue in AZ period. Try the house made sausage, turkey, fatty brisket, and beans. Also on Saturdays they have beef short rib. Get there before they open for parking!

24. Heirloom Market BBQ

9.0
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 168 tips and reviews

Gregory C.Gregory Cox: I have never been disappointed by the ribs here. Don't let the lines intimidate you. Their Mac and Cheese is pretty tasty, too. Make sure to try the different sauces.

25. Fat Matt's Rib Shack

9.1
1811 Piedmont Ave NE (at Montgomery Ferry Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Morningside - Lenox Park · 211 tips and reviews

Annalise C.Annalise Carmack: The one place I know where they have live blues every night. I love the ribs and BBQ pork sandwich. Must get the collards as a side.

26. Prohibition Pig

9.1
23 S Main St (at Stowe St), Waterbury, VT
BBQ Joint · 100 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The pulled pork was juicy, the sauce selection (BACON BBQ?!) was great, but the real key to this sandwich was the buttered, toasted bun, which provided great crunch and flavor.

Franklin Barbecue is one of BBQ USA.

27. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 354 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: I got on line at 10:15am on a Tuesday and sat down with my BBQ at 1:05. Totally worth it. Remembering the ribs and brisket brings a tear to my eye.

28. Chaps Pit Beef

9.0
5801 Pulaski Hwy (at Mapleton Ave), Baltimore, MD
BBQ Joint · Southeastern Baltimore · 151 tips and reviews

Jessica L.Jessica Lake: Had the pit beef, corned beef and sausage. Amazing. Don't forget the tiger sauce!

29. Saw's BBQ

9.0
1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL
BBQ Joint · 62 tips and reviews

David T.David Topping: Pulled chicken is a must. But for your first time get the sampler platter. Best BBQ in Alabama.

Slows Bar-B-Q is one of BBQ USA.

30. Slows Bar-B-Q

9.0
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

Whit M.Whit Maull: Amazing draft beer + whiskey selection and 6 different BBQ sauces!

31. Andy Nelson's Barbecue Restaurant & Catering

9.0
11007 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD
BBQ Joint · 61 tips and reviews

Ron R.Ron Rider: Amazing pork, beef, and brisket. And the best wings you'll ever have.

32. Sweet P's Barbeque & Soul House

9.1
3725 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN
BBQ Joint · 50 tips and reviews

Christy M.Christy Mello: The best BBQ you will ever have! Sampler platter with the pork sandwich, Mac n cheese, greens n' things, and banana pudding and the farm burger were all amazing!

Lockhart Smokehouse is one of BBQ USA.

33. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.8
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

James C.James Conger: Amazing bbq with a solid Texas beer selection. Simple and delicious. Brisket burnt ends, jalapeno sausage, habanero garlic mac and cheese... What's not to like?

34. La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana

1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 151 tips and reviews

David C.David Castillo: Brisket is the way to go, sausage is great if you like spicy

35. JR's Barbeque

9.1
3055 LA Cienega Blvd, Culver City, CA
BBQ Joint · McManus · 45 tips and reviews

Judy E.Judy Evans: You can get any combination of pork, chicken, brisket, to go, + beans, salad. When I lived nearby, I made sure I went at least once/month. 3 layers of heat. Prepare for a BBQ orgy beyond compare.

36. Pecan Lodge

9.2
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

BreBre: Skip the 1 hour+ line and get a seat at the bar. You can order right away 👌🏻

37. Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

9.0
7500 State Rd (btwn Rhawn St & Bleigh Ave), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Holmesburg · 72 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Reiff: Barbecue buffet on Monday nights. Great value, great food.

Freedmen's is one of BBQ USA.

38. Freedmen's

2402 San Gabriel St (at W 24th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · West University · 101 tips and reviews

Robert A.Robert Andrews: Pork Ribs and homemade pickles is a delicious dish!

39. Jethro's BBQ

3102 Forest Ave (at 31st St), Des Moines, IA
BBQ Joint · Drake · 117 tips and reviews

Queen P.Queen Pimp: A must-visit for all meat lovers.

40. Hard Eight BBQ

9.3
688 Freeport Pkwy (at W Bethel Rd), Coppell, TX
BBQ Joint · 248 tips and reviews

ᴡ M.ᴡ Miller: Great meats and awesome atmosphere. Oh and the jalapeño corn salad side is fantastic!

41. Southern Soul Barbeque

9.2
2020 Demere Rd (Brunswick Avenue), St. Simons Island, GA
BBQ Joint · 97 tips and reviews

Jarrad H.Jarrad Holbrook: The burnt ends sandwich and fried green beans. Just do it.

42. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue

8.7
600 Concord Ave (at Harris St), Charlottesville, VA
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 37 tips and reviews

Ashley J.Ashley Joost: The bold and spicy sauce is super tasty, and go ahead, get a side biscuit with your BBQ sandwich.You wont regret it.

43. Central BBQ

9.2
147 E Butler Ave (at St Martin St), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 119 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Bynum: 2 people can easily split a full rack of ribs. Get 1/2 wet and 1/2 dry rub. Mac and cheese was awesome

44. Alamo BBQ

9.0
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews

Akshay A.Akshay Anikhindi: The Trainwreck is what you want. Jalapeño macaroni and cheese is the best.

12 Bones Smokehouse is one of BBQ USA.

45. 12 Bones Smokehouse

8.5
5 Foundry St (at Lyman St), Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 94 tips and reviews

Maggie S.Maggie S.: What's good here? Everything. Blueberry chipotle ribs and jalapeno cheese grits. Dear lord.

46. Aptos St. BBQ

9.1
8059 Aptos Street Aptos‎ CA United States (Trout Gulch), Aptos, CA
BBQ Joint · 64 tips and reviews

Cristina B.Cristina B.: Craft beer selection is awesome and always changing. Pulled pork, ribs, BBQ beef sandwich- all amazing!

47. Meat U Anywhere BBQ

8.6
919 W Northwest Hwy, Grapevine, TX
BBQ Joint · 48 tips and reviews

Kami D.Kami Davidson: Brisket breakfast tacos are amazing.

48. Midwood Smokehouse

8.9
1401 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
BBQ Joint · Plaza Midwood · 126 tips and reviews

Rachel A.Rachel Alexander: Pulled pork is so yummy you don't need any sauce. Cheesy Mac and cheese and thick, meaty baked beans!

49. Phil's BBQ

9.0
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Jack G.Jack Gashi: Awesome food. Classic BBQ joint. Boneless if you're lazy like me

50. Hutchins BBQ & Grill

9.3
1301 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX
BBQ Joint · 92 tips and reviews

KATIE G.KATIE G: Get the $18 all you can eat deal and try a little of everything. Delicious spicy sausage, broccoli slaw, and loaded mashed potatoes.