Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Reno, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Reno, 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 Reno 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.

#16. Sneakers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 2.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13870 Stead Blvd Ste A Reno, NV 89506
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 2.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 395 E Plumb Ln Reno, NV 89502
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#14. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 2.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4978 S Virginia St Reno, NV 89502
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

#13. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 3.0/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5150 Mae Anne Ave Ste 204 Reno, NV 89523
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#12. Maui Jane's Hawaiian BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Clear Acre Ln Reno, NV 89502
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#11. Bone Appetit Bar-b-que grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: RENO, NV 89501
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Rusty Taco

- Rating: 3.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Address: 9780 S Virginia St Reno, NV 89511
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
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#9. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (511 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 Kietzke Ln Reno, NV 89509
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Comfort Food
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#8. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1075 N Hills Blvd Reno, NV 89506
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#7. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (832 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Reno, NV 89521
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#6. Ijji 4

- Rating: 4.0/5 (906 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10580 N Mccarran Blvd Ste 102 Reno, NV 89523
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#5. Redwood Rotisserie + Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (568 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 860 E Plumb Ln Reno, NV 89502
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cocktail Bars, Barbecue
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#4. Butcher's Kitchen CHAR-B-QUE

- Rating: 4.5/5 (649 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7689 S Virginia St Ste N Reno, NV 89511
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Burgers
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#3. Brothers Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (823 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 618 S Center St Reno, NV 89501
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Kenji's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3940 Spring Dr Ste 6 Reno, NV 89502
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp