Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Baltimore, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore 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.
#24. Jazzy's Food For The Soul
- Rating: 1.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5208 Park Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Barbecue
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#23. Guy Fieri's Baltimore Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 1.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Russell St Baltimore, MD 21230
- Categories: Barbecue
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#22. Jay's Deli & Catering
- Rating: 3.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1309 N Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201
- Categories: Delis, Pizza, Barbecue
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#21. Boog's Barbeque
- Rating: 3.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 W Camden St Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, MD 21201
- Categories: Barbecue
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#20. Be.bim Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 W 29th St Baltimore, MD 21211
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#19. Sully's Seafood and BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5514 Belair Rd Baltimore, MD 21206
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Food Trucks
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#18. Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5713 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21214
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Koba Korean Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 510 E Belvedere Ave Baltimore, MD 21212
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#16. Kommie Pig BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Baltimore, MD 21298
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#15. Be-One Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2016 Maryland Ave Baltimore, MD 21218
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#14. Jong Kak
- Rating: 4.0/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 W 20th St Baltimore, MD 21218
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#13. Heritage Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5800 York Rd Baltimore, MD 21212
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3701 Boston St Baltimore, MD 21224
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Union Ave Baltimore, MD 21211
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#10. Woodrow's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1607 Sulgrave Ave Baltimore, MD 21209
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Chaps Pit Beef
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5801 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21205
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#8. Toki Tako
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 711 W 40th St Ste 155 Baltimore, MD 21211
- Categories: Korean, Tacos, Barbecue
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#7. Kong Pocha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 W 20th St Baltimore, MD 21218
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#6. Smokey's Barbecue Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5609 Hess Ave Baltimore, MD 21212
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Caterers, Barbecue
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#5. The Gift Carry Out
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2102 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21218
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. 1157 Bar And Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 Haubert St Baltimore, MD 21230
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Bars, Barbecue
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#3. Heritage Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 Clipper Mill Rd Whitehall Mill Baltimore, MD 21211
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue, Seafood
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#2. Wing's Town
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2340 E Monument St Baltimore, MD 21205
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#1. Heavenly Hotdog Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2101 E Monument St Baltimore, MD 21205
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Caterers
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