Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta 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.
#23. The Euclid Avenue Yacht Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1136 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers, Barbecue
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#22. Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (646 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2160 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#21. So Kong Dong Tofu House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (922 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5280 Buford Hwy NE Ste C Atlanta, GA 30340
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#20. Wood's Chapel BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 85 Georgia Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#19. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 1715 Howell Mill Rd Atlanta, GA 30318
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Hot Pot
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#18. GQ's Bar B Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2572 Gresham Rd SE Atlanta, GA 30310
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Sweet Auburn BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (776 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 656 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
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#16. Dixie Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2524 Caldwell Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30319
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#15. The Shack BBQ & Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 186 McDonough Blvd Atlanta, GA 30315
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Seafood
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#14. Iron Age Korean Steak House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5600 Roswell Rd Ste F290 Atlanta, GA 30342
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#13. Fat Matt's Rib Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1811 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30324
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Beer Bar
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#12. Anna's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1976 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Desserts
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#11. One Time Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 816 Cascade Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1238 Dekalb Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#9. Rickettes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2740 Greenbriar Pkwy SW Ste B6 Atlanta, GA 30331
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#8. Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q - Atlanta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Ottley Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30324
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#7. Heirloom Market BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1891 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2243 Akers Mill Rd SE Ste 110 Atlanta, GA 30339
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Korean
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#6. Zena's BBQ & Seafood Joint
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 339 University Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue
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#5. Slabhouse BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3130 Campbellton Rd SW Atlanta, GA 30311
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#4. Smoky Kitchen BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 52 Armstrong St SE Atlanta, GA 30313
- Categories: Barbecue, Street Vendors
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#3. The Hoagie Shack & BBQ Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Atlanta, GA 30308
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Caterers
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#2. Piedmont Kitchen Co.
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3795 Presidential Pkwy Ste FP 5 Atlanta, GA 30340
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Caterers, Barbecue
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#1. Krave
- Rating: 5.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 Collier Rd Suite B&C Atlanta, GA 30318
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Korean
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