Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Boise, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Boise, 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 Boise 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.

#15. Rockin' Q BBQ Company

- Rating: 3.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Boise, ID 83709
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#14. CK Hawaiian BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7709 Overland Rd Ste 110 Boise, ID 83709
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Magnificent Garden

- Rating: 3.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Address: 980 N Milwaukee St Boise, ID 83704
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#12. 1 Mongolian BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8249 W Overland Rd Ste 180 Boise, ID 83709
- Categories: Barbecue, Asian Fusion, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Neighbor Tim's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 370 S 8th St Boise, ID 83702
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#10. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7997 Franklin Rd Boise, ID 83709
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#9. Mongolian BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 Broadway Ave Boise, ID 83706
- Categories: Barbecue, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Goodwood Barbecue Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7849 W Spectrum St Boise, ID 83709
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, American (Traditional)
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#7. R&R BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 N 8th St Ste 220 Boise, ID 83702
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#6. Cupbop - Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 298 N 8th St Boise, ID 83702
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#5. Kanak Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1111 W Jefferson St Ste 450 Boise, ID 83702
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Hawaiian
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#4. BBQ4LIFE

- Rating: 4.0/5 (592 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 S Vista Ave Boise, ID 83705
- Categories: Barbecue, Vegan, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp