Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Savannah, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Savannah, 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 Savannah 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.

#22. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 2.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7825 Abercorn St Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Carey Hilliards

- Rating: 2.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11111 Abercorn St Savannah, GA 31419
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Carey Hilliard's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8410 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Carey Hilliard's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3316 Skidaway Rd Savannah, GA 31404
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Rusty's BBQ Smokehouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1101 E Montgomery Cross Rd Ste 5 Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Barnes Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5320 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#16. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 318 Mall Blvd Ste A, Bldg 800 Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#15. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23 W Montgomery Cross Rd Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#14. Papa's Bar-B-Que & Seafood

- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 A Charlotte Rd Savannah, GA 31410
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood
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#13. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13051 Abercorn St Savannah, GA 31419
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#12. Parker's Smoked Meats

- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 12409 White Bluff Rd Savannah, GA 31419
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. BowTie Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6724 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Southern, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#10. District Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 W River St Savannah, GA 31401
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ & Brew

- Rating: 4.0/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 W State St Savannah, GA 31401
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#8. No Sauce BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5224 Skidaway Rd Ste B Savannah, GA 31404
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Korea Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 E Derenne Ave Savannah, GA 31405
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#6. Sandfly BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8413 Ferguson Ave Savannah, GA 31406
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Mofo's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 11 Bird St Savannah, GA 31415
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Erica Davis Lowcountry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3209 E Victory Dr Savannah, GA 31404
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp