Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Miami, 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 Miami 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. Chill And Grill Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1807 NW 79th St Miami, FL 33147
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#29. Hometown Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (576 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 NW 22nd St Ste 100 Miami, FL 33142
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#28. La Traila Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8030 NW 154th St Miami Lakes, FL 33016
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9161 W Flagler St Miami, FL 33174
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#26. El Toro Loco Churrascaria Hammocks
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 10201 Hammocks Blvd Miami, FL 33196
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Barbecue
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#25. King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 NE 167th St North Miami Beach, FL 33162
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue
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#24. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9050 SW 136th St Miami, FL 33176
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#23. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1647 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 34 SW 13th St Unit R1 Miami, FL 33130
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#22. iBurger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 NE 18th St Miami, FL 33132
- Categories: American (New), Burgers, Barbecue
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#21. King Jerk
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 13640 NW 7th Ave Miami, FL 33168
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Food Trucks
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#20. The Mustard Seed
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 17480 SW 105th Ave Miami, FL 33157
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Saint City BarBeQue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9302 NW 22nd Ave Miami, FL 33147
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Apocalypse Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9980 SW 104th St Miami, FL 33176
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Empanadas
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#17. Bar Nancy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2007 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33135
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Barbecue, Music Venues
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#16. Skebo's Kitchen BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12001 NW 27th Ave Miami, FL 33167
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Smoke and Dough
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4013 SW 152nd Ave Miami, FL 33185
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Tapas/Small Plates
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#14. Arson Miami
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33132
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#13. King Duck BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10340 West Flagler St Miami, FL 33174
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue
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#12. The Wich Dr.
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2250 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33127
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Barbecue
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#11. Dixie Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12222 SW 132nd Ct Miami, FL 33186
- Categories: Party & Event Planning, Barbecue
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#10. D Abruzzo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2600 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33127
- Categories: Italian, Barbecue
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#9. Smoke That Beef
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 12701 SW 137th Ave Miami, FL 33186
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#8. BarBQban
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 10593 W 35th Way Miami, FL 33125
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Lil Greenhouse Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 NW 3rd Ave Miami, FL 33136
- Categories: Cafes, Soul Food, Barbecue
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#6. Smokey Trails BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10400 NW 7th Ave Miami, FL 33150
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#5. Hate Mondays Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (587 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12461 SW 130th St Miami, FL 33186
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Comfort Food
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#4. Drinking Pig BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 845 NE 151st St Miami, FL 33162
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Francisca Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 12335 SW 112th St Miami, FL 33186
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#2. Farmhouse Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 7250 NW 11th St Miami, FL 33126
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Ben's 5 Star BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 11108 SW 184th St Miami, FL 33157
- Categories: Barbecue
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