Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Jacksonville, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville 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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#30. Treemendous BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8927 Herlong Rd Jacksonville, FL 32210
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#29. 4 Rivers Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9220 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

#28. The Red Gill Bistro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 4660 Salisbury Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Categories: American (Traditional), Sandwiches, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#27. L&L Hawaiian Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8380 Baymeadows Rd Ste 4 Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4852 Town Center Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8440 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#24. King Maker Brewing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 720 King St Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Categories: Breweries, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#23. MOJO no.4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3572 St Johns Ave Ste 1 Jacksonville, FL 32205
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Oh So Heavenly BBQ & Soul Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5426 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Triple 3 Kings Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 4243 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Kim's Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9825 San Jose Blvd Ste 1 Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Just Jerk BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 11316 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Categories: Caribbean, Barbecue, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Berndt Ends BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10131 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32258
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. K-Bop Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy Ste 106 Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Holy Smoke Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 723 S McDuff Ave Jacksonville, FL 32205
- Categories: Food Stands, Fast Food, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. My Season Chicken & Ribs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 11239 Lem Turner Rd Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Charlie's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8929 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Categories: Diners, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#13. The Bearded Pig

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 Kings Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#12. GangNam Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5161 Beach Blvd Ste 5 Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Categories: Korean, Hot Pot, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Southern Coast Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Monument Rd Ste 1 Jacksonville, FL 32225
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Gators BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8142 W Beaver St Jacksonville, FL 32220
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Up In Smoke BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2321 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Kings Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4695 Lexington Ave Jacksonville, FL 32210
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Smoke In the City BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2449 University Blvd N Jacksonville, FL 32211
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Rite On Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Jacksonville, FL 32210
- Categories: Caterers, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3210 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32205
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Chancho King

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1024 Park St Jacksonville, FL 32205
- Categories: Barbecue, Latin American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Latin Soul Grille

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5960 Richard St Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp