Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Anchorage, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Anchorage, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Anchorage using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#13. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 E Dimond Blvd Ste 3-011 Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Smokehouse BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 Debarr Rd Anchorage, AK 99504
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1154 N Muldoon Rd Anchorage, AK 99504
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#10. AJ's Ribs a GO GO

- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 86th & Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9001 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Main Event Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1041 E 76th Ave Anchorage, AK 99518
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#7. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2834 E Tudor Rd Anchorage, AK 99507
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. TaTu BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 13500 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Twin Dragon Mongolian Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 E 15th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Yakishabu Sushi House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 720 W Dimond Blvd Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Barbecue, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Home Town Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3020 Minnesota Dr Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp