Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in New Orleans, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans 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.
#21. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6005 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70123
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#20. Swig and Swine Barbecue
- Rating: 3.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 609 Bourbon St New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Frey Smoked Meat
- Rating: 3.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4141 Bienville St Ste 110 New Orleans, LA 70119
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Bars
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#18. Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Andrew Higgins Dr New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, American (Traditional)
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#17. From BBQ to Braai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2600 Gravier St Falstaff Beer Garden New Orleans, LA 70119
- Categories: Barbecue, Breweries
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#16. Devil Moon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Girod St New Orleans, LA 70113
- Categories: Barbecue, Beverage Store
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#15. The Backyard
- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 W Harrison Ave New Orleans, LA 70124
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Barbecue
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#14. Little Korea BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2240 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#13. Karibu Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 218 S Robertson New Orleans, LA 70112
- Categories: Caribbean, Barbecue
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#12. Central City BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 South Rampart St New Orleans, LA 70113
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Lafayette St Ste 101 New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#10. Bourbon & Bailey's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 N Claiborne Ave New Orleans, LA 70116
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Boucherie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (605 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8115 Jeannette St New Orleans, LA 70118
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#8. Walker's Southern Style BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10828 Hayne Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#7. Blue Oak BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 N Carrollton St New Orleans, LA 70119
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Bars
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#6. Blaze Bistro 504
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 5941 Bullard Ave New Orleans, LA 70128
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#5. The Joint
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 Mazant St New Orleans, LA 70117
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Sandwiches
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#4. Pig Out Nola Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 537 Toulouse St New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Crazy Jeff's BBQ Bungalow
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 840 Race St New Orleans, LA 70130
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Cochon King Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 600 N Broad St New Orleans, LA 70119
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#1. Emmylou's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2381 St Claude Ave New Orleans, LA 70117
- Categories: Barbecue
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