Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Pensacola, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola 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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#22. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8313 Chellie Rd Pensacola, FL 32526
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New), Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7175 N Davis Hwy Ste H31 Pensacola, FL 32504
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7177 N Davis Hwy Pensacola, FL 32504
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#19. VooDoo BBQ & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1741 E Nine Mile Rd Pensacola, FL 32514
- Categories: Barbecue, Cajun/Creole, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 N Navy Blvd Pensacola, FL 32507
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Smokey's Real Pit Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6475 Pensacola Blvd Pensacola, FL 32505
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Arlene Williams BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4238 W Fairfield Dr Pensacola, FL 32505
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6702 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32504
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Brother's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3309 Gulf Beach Hwy Pensacola, FL 32507
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#13. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32504
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. KC John's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11117 Lillian Hwy Pensacola, FL 32506
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Kalbi Ichiban

- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 600 W Garden St Pensacola, FL 32502
- Categories: Barbecue, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Water Pig BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Via De Luna Dr Ste K Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Mr Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3507 N Pace Blvd Pensacola, FL 32503
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Pensacola Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 232 E Main St Pensacola, FL 32502
- Categories: Sandwiches, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Coles Wings Things

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2301 N Pace Blvd Pensacola, FL 32501
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Aragon Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32502
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Blue Dot Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 N De Villiers St Pensacola, FL 32501
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Brickery's Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5100 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32504
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Butch's Bistro & BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13118 Sorrento Rd Pensacola, FL 32507
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Hot Spot Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (417 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 E La Rua St Pensacola, FL 32501
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, Southern
- Read more on Yelp