Blue Door Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

1. Blue Door Smokehouse

9.1
226 Walton Ave, Lexington, KY
BBQ Joint · 24 tips and reviews

Marcus P.Marcus Patrick: The brisket is delicious and I'm a collard green fan!

Josh L.Josh Labove: Fantastic brisket. The sandwich is one of the best lunch values around.

JohnCarol N.JohnCarol Nelson: In an unpretentious aging little building with an obligatory blue door you will find what my wife and I think is the best brisket and nicest staff in town. If you love good beef...you're going to love

Red State BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

2. Red State BBQ

8.6
4020 Georgetown Rd, Lexington, KY
BBQ Joint · 25 tips and reviews

Lori M.Lori Minniear-Young: Off the beaten path but worth it! Ribs and brisket melted in your mouth!

Jamie B.Jamie Burke: Brisket, smoked wings, brisket, beer cheese grits, did I mention the brisket?

Bryan S.Bryan Siders: Everything we had was good. The double-smoked brisket with corn pudding and beer cheese grits are all recommended.

City Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

3. City Barbeque

8.1
3292 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Great BBQ! Awesome atmosphere as well.

Lance &.Lance "Motorhead": You talk about some great BBQ! From the brisket and pork, to smoked turkey and sausage...it's all good!

Elijah S.Elijah Stone: The beef brisket is amazing!

County Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

4. County Club

8.6
555 Jefferson St (West 6th), Lexington, KY
Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Kent S.Kent Shaw: Anything on the menu. But that shredded BBQ pork is amazing!

Joseph W.Joseph Will: Poutine, pulled pork, daily specials, cocktails, and craft beer

Lisa W.Lisa Wallace: Amazing apple butter on home made bread or ciabatta. Pork belly sandwich or burgers are a bit better than the bbq. If you love Poutine the one without the meat is delicious , great cheese curds.

The Local Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

5. The Local Taco

8.2
315 S Limestone (Maxwell St.), Lexington, KY
Taco Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

katherine h.katherine h.: I dig the Korean BBQ taco. Nice.

Brian S.Brian Strunk: Get the Korean Bbq taco - and the seasonal vegetables! Delicious.

Jeanette A.Jeanette Ayers-Larrick: The food is unique and delicious. Agree the the Korean BBQ is a standout. Fun place to people watch. If going for lunch on Sunday plan on it being busy due to their mimosa special. Worth it

Saul Good Restaurant & Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

6. Saul Good Restaurant & Pub

8.4
3801 Mall Rd, Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Brook T.Brook Tillett: BBQ Chicken pizza was amazing! Bonus - the sweet tea was actually sweet. :)

Chung-yee N.Chung-yee Ngo: Everything was good. I had the ginger chicken lettuce wraps it was great. We shared the short ribbed tacos and it was a shareable size and delicious.

Taylor J.Taylor Jessup: Do not get the bbq sandwich. Way too sweet and too much sauce.

Windy Corner Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

7. Windy Corner Market

8.8
4595 Bryan Station Rd (Muir Station Road), Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Matthew B.Matthew Baker: Fantastic food. My favorites include the Saturday special pork rib and the oyster po' boy. It's planted in the middle of North Lexington horse country with many of the local horse owners dining there.

Brian S.Brian Spears: Barbecue Boy Po' Boy is great. Peanut Butter pie is absolutely amazing!!!!

Dez L.Dez Lynch: Best. Food. Ever! Close your eyes and point at something at the menu, you'll love it! Grits are to die for!

Ramsey's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

8. Ramsey's Diner

9.0
3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Dickinson: The food is amazing! Try the deep fried corn with Parmesan cheese and it will tantalize your taste buds. The fried chicken is also the BEST I have ever had. Great BBQ chicken as well. Just try it!!!

Sarah A.Sarah Ann: Good place for groups because there is a wide variety of food on the menu, from healthy to heart attack. The BBQ chicken is great!

Alex B.Alex Besten: Veggie plates are the greatest!

Bigg Blue Martini is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

9. Bigg Blue Martini

7.6
369 W Vine St (Hilton Lexington/Downtown), Lexington, KY
Hotel Bar · 15 tips and reviews

DawnDawn: Get the BBQ shrimp. The grits will change your life.

Lamin S.Lamin Swann: the smoked beef brisket sandwich is delicious & try the Godfather cocktail!

alex m.alex m: The brisket here gives me a woody. True story

Chop House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

10. Chop House

8.0
2640 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY
Steakhouse · 25 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Hamilton: The "true" place for ribs in Lex! Be sure to try the shrimp bisk when they have it. Simply superb!

GaryandPenny C.GaryandPenny Curry: Great lunch menu! Enjoyed the Turkey Reuben and sweet potato fries.

Van Meter A.Van Meter ALFORD: Try the lunch menu!

Texas Roadhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

11. Texas Roadhouse

8.1
3116 Richmond Road (Man-o-War Blvd), Lexington, KY
Steakhouse · 30 tips and reviews

Susan W.Susan Wilton: The ribs are the best in Lexington!

Jonathan T.Jonathan Thurman: Ribs are killer

Ryan H.Ryan Hornsby: Rattlesnake Bites are the best! Skins are good too.

OBC is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

12. OBC

8.8
373 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY
Bar · Lansdowne · 11 tips and reviews

Eric C.Eric Cole Realtor®: Smoked Salmon Potato Skin, Cola Braised Short Ribs, and the Steak & Cake

Mary W.Mary Walker: Chicken and waffles! Strawberry and watermelon salad! Fabulous bar with depth and creativity!

Bob S.Bob St Claire: Here’s the deal....food is great. I mean, really flavorful and nicely hipster. But the service....good God, these people need to get a gear higher than 1st.

Indi's Fast Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

13. Indi's Fast Food

8.7
670 N Broadway (at W 7th St), Lexington, KY
Fried Chicken Joint · 24 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Bolson: The ribs are excellent, as are the potato wedges.

davin h.davin hammond: Hands down the best drive thru place in Lexington. The fried chicken is fantastic and the prices are impossible to beat! I'm from Kentucky and indis over KFC any day. My mouth is watering now...

David W.David Wallace Jr.: The original and still the best. I LOVE the spicy wings. ALSO, get the nectar (sweet tea/lemonade mix).

LongHorn Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

14. LongHorn Steakhouse

8.8
2217 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY
Steakhouse · 16 tips and reviews

Monica H.Monica Harlan: Burgers; Flo's Filet; Strawberry Field's Salad; fire grilled corn on cob w/parmesan, all 3 types of potatoes; brisket nachos, loaded potato soup; great ice teas! Works w/spec dietary needs.

Ryan H.Ryan Hornsby: You have to try the Stuffed Mushrooms! I literally cannot come here and not get them.

Anita B.Anita Bishop: Try the signature Mac-n-cheese yum!!

Ted's Montana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Lexington.

15. Ted's Montana Grill

8.6
2304 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Tara W.Tara Welch: BBQ chicken salad is delicious!

Jeff T.Jeff Taylor: The red rock is amazing!! Anything I get here is spectacular. The service is always perfect.

Kell P.Kell Pollard: If you can't decide what you want, get the Kitchen Sink Bison Burger...