Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Tallahassee, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee 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.

#19. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1460 Timberlane Rd Tallahassee, FL 32312
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
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#18. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 Dick Wilson Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 N Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2707 N Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
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#15. Dreamland BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 N Monroe St Ste 508 Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5442 Thomasville Rd Ste 6 Tallahassee, FL 32312
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Southern
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#13. 4 Rivers Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1817 Thomasville Rd Ste 100 Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Southern
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#12. The Wilbury

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 513 West Gaines St Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue, Music Venues
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#11. The Red Shed

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3031 Crump Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Smokin' Lo's BBQ, CATERING, and MORE

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 W Tharpe St Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#9. Mission Bbq

- Rating: 4.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 S Magnolia Dr Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Mr. B's Real Grill BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 E Orange Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Mo-Betta Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3105 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32311
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#6. Volcano Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1872 Thomasville Rd Unit A Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Soup
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#5. E & J 5 Buck BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#4. Curbside BBQ & Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 N Copeland St Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue
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#3. William Jamaican Jerk & Bbq

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 W Tharpe St Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Stands, Barbecue
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