Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Fresno, 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 Fresno 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.
#30. Shila Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2760 W Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Desserts
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#29. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3868 W Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#28. Rob's Bayside BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 4190 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93726
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7603 N Blackstone Ave Fresno, CA 93720
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Comfort Food
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#26. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3314 W Shaw Ave Ste 10 Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#25. BBQ BOB
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 409 Fresno St Fresno, CA 93706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8480 N Friant Rd Ste 104 Fresno, CA 93720
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#23. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (753 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3190 W Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#22. Bravo Bites
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5796 W Hampton Way Fresno, CA 93723
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#21. Westwoods BBQ & Spice
- Rating: 3.5/5 (1910 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8042 N Blackstone Ave Fresno, CA 93720
- Categories: Barbecue
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#20. Oahu Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7723 N Blackstone Ave Ste 102 Fresno, CA 93726
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#19. Miss Netties Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3785 N Palm Ave Fresno, CA 93704
- Categories: Barbecue, Fish & Chips, Tacos
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#18. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 5075 E Kings Canyon Rd Fresno, CA 93727
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Seafood
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#17. The Hotbox BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4588 E Shields Ave Fresno, CA 93726
- Categories: Barbecue
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#16. Put the South in Your Mouth
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 750 E Olive Ave Fresno, CA 93728
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#15. Doll's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 N Blackstone Ave Fresno, CA 93726
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Southern
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#14. Smokin Woods BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 727 Fulton St Fresno, CA 93721
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#13. The Smokin' Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fresno, CA 93701
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Barbecue
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#12. Maw n' Paw BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2686 N Clovis Ave Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93727
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Rock & Noodles
- Rating: 4.0/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2225 W Shaw Ave Ste 104 Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Barbecue
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#10. Dog House Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2789 E Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710
- Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#9. Chong's Chinese Bar'b'que & Salads
- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8841 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93720
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue, Salad
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#8. Asiana Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 90 E Magill Ave Fresno, CA 93710
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Soup
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#7. Chicken King
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 1234 Fulton St Fresno, CA 93721
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Cajun/Creole
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#6. Honolulu Bbq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 W Bullard Ave Fresno, CA 93711
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Mike's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (526 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6642 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93710
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Food Stands
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#4. The MacDonnell Deli & Grill and Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 E Shaw Ave Ste 111 Fresno, CA 93710
- Categories: Delis, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#3. MEGA Texas Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2429 E Mckinley Ave Fresno, CA 93703
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue, Food Stands
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#2. Weekend Dreams Burgers & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4466 W Ashlan Ave Fresno, CA 93722
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Burgers
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#1. Outlaws BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, CA 93704
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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