Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Lexington, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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.

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#18. Logan's Roadhouse

- Rating: 2.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 Pavillon Way Lexington, KY 40509
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Jax

- Rating: 2.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Lexington Green Cir Lexington, KY 40503
- Categories: American (Traditional), Beer Bar, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Famous Dave's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2333 Sir Barton Way Lexington, KY 40509
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2341 Buena Vista Rd Lexington, KY 40505
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Winchester Rd Ste 325 Lexington, KY 40505
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2217 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington, KY 40504
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#12. The Sports Page Bourbon Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3116 Richmond Rd Lexington, KY 40509
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#10. The Wagon Bones Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 W Short St Lexington, KY 40507
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Big Poppie's Food Truck

- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Lexington, KY 40502
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. County Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Jefferson St Lexington, KY 40508
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3030 Lakecrest Cir Lexington, KY 40513
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#6. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2187 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington, KY 40504
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#5. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3292 Richmond Rd Lexington, KY 40509
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Arirang Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Mt Tabor Rd Lexington, KY 40517
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mr Krabs & Bean's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 417 Georgetown St Ste 130 Lexington, KY 40508
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#2. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2860 Richmond Rd Lexington, KY 40509
- Categories: Korean, Hot Pot, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp