Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Macon, 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 Macon 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.
#14. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3072 Riverside Dr Macon, GA 31210
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#13. Ole Time Country Buffet And BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3661 Eisenhower Pkwy Macon, GA 31206
- Categories: Buffets, Barbecue
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#12. Shane's Rib Shack
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1625 Bass Road Ste C-100 Macon, GA 31210
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#11. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5080 Riverside Dr Ste 1500 Macon, GA 31210
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#10. Fresh Air Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3076 Riverside Dr Macon, GA 31210
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Fish N' Pig
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6420 Moseley Dixon Rd Macon, GA 31220
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue
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#8. Joe-Bear and Sons Texas Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3096 Napier Ave Macon, GA 31204
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Sonny's BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5811 Zebulon Rd Macon, GA 31210
- Categories: American (New), Barbecue, Desserts
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#6. Fincher's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3947 Houston Ave Macon, GA 31206
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Fincher's Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 891 Gray Hwy East Macon, GA 31211
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Satterfield's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 New St Macon, GA 31201
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Tucker's Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4591 Broadway Macon, GA 31206
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Mother's Breakfast & BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2146 Pio Nono Ave Macon, GA 31206
- Categories: Soul Food, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#1. BL Smokers BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2196 Pio Nono Ave Macon, GA 31206
- Categories: Barbecue
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