Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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. Angel City Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 12926 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Barbecue
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#29. ABSteak By Chef Akira Back
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8500 Beverly Blvd Ste 111 Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Categories: Steakhouses, Korean, Barbecue
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#28. BBQ+Rice - Venice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12819 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Salad
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#27. The Memphis Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5759 Lankershim Blvd Los Angeles, CA 91601
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#26. BBQ + Rice WeHo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7363 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#25. Burnin' Shell
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3916 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Categories: Seafood, Korean, Barbecue
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#24. W Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 147 N Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#23. Silvio Personal Chef
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90210
- Categories: Personal Chefs, Barbecue, Brazilian
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#22. King Chang - LA
- Rating: 5.0/5 (314 reviews)
- Address: 3732 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#21. Tastee BQ Grilling Co.
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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#20. Rock and Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 W Pico Blvd A Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Categories: Barbecue, Latin American, Korean
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#19. Jin Ju
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 203 N Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Soup
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#18. Poncho's Tlayudas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4318 S Main St Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Music Venues
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#17. Hanu Korean BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (955 reviews)
- Address: 2999 W 6th St Ste 104 Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#16. PZK BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 7311 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#15. K-Surf & Turf Hollywood
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6655 Hollywood Blvd Unit 3 & 4 Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Categories: Barbecue, Poke, Korean
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#14. BBQ + RICE
- Rating: 5.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5706 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#13. Kelly's Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Food Stands
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#12. Prime K BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 S Western Ave Ste 104 Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#11. Seoul Soul BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1040 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#10. Rich's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4100 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Flaming Lava Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13950 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles, CA 91403
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Salad
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#8. BBQ garden
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 3055 W 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#7. Soseji
- Rating: 5.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 428 E 2nd St Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#6. Holy Shit This Is So Good BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6207 York Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Categories: Street Vendors, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#5. Bibsribs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1029 Santa Fe Av Los Angeles , CA 90021
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue
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#4. Dae Sung Ro Korean BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3101 W 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#3. FatBoysBBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1422 E 70th St Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Food Trucks
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#2. Parks 2 Go
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 955 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#1. The Chefs Table - Smokey Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4053 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
- Categories: American (New), Barbecue
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