Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Omaha, 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 Omaha 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.
#26. Bill's BBQ & Liquor
- Rating: 2.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4414 N 24th St Omaha, NE 68110
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
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#25. Smokin' Gunz Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2010 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68110
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#24. Lighthouse Bar & Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15676 W Maple Rd Omaha, NE 68116
- Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#23. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12241 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#22. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15825 W Maple Rd Suite 107 Omaha, NE 68116
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#21. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3040 S 143rd Plz Omaha, NE 68144
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#20. 402 BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3027 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68124
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Oklahoma Joe's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1912 S 67th St Omaha, NE 68106
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4950 S 108th St Omaha, NE 68137
- Categories: Fast Food, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#17. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7425 Dodge St Ste 103 Omaha, NE 68114
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#16. Jim's Rib Haven
- Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68111
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Oscar's Pizza & Wings Carryout
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16230 Evans Plz Omaha, NE 68116
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Barbecue
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#14. Big Green Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5204 S 108th St Omaha, NE 68102
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#13. 402 BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Omaha, NE 68104
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#12. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 N 155th Plz Omaha, NE 68154
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#11. Jackson's Take Out
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 6201 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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#10. Lighthouse Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 S 74th Plz Omaha, NE 68114
- Categories: Pizza, Fast Food, Barbecue
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#9. Swine Dining BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12120 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68154
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Smoking Jay's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2524 S 13th St Omaha, NE 68108
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#7. Hartland Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5402 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#6. Pulled BBQ Omaha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11036 Elm St Omaha, NE 68144
- Categories: Caterers, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#5. Porky Butts BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15475 Ruggles St Ste 105 Omaha, NE 68116
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Wayne's New Skoo BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 4865 Center St Ste 6 Omaha, NE 68106
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Rib Shack Smoke House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10841 Q St Ste 105 Omaha, NE 68137
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
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#2. Stoysich House of Sausage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2532 S 24th St Omaha, NE 68108
- Categories: Meat Shops, Caterers, Barbecue
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#1. Smokin Barrel BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13508 Discovery Dr Omaha, NE 68137
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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