Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Rochester, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Rochester, 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 Rochester 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.
#17. Bo-day-shus Bbq
- Rating: 2.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 126 Branford Rd Rochester, NY 14618
- Categories: Barbecue
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#16. Roc City Rib Fest
- Rating: 2.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1000 East River Rd Rochester, NY 14623
- Categories: Festivals, Barbecue
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#15. Sticky Lips Pit BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 Jefferson Rd Rochester, NY 14623
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, Music Venues
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#14. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 Jefferson Rd Rochester, NY 14623
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#13. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3150 W Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14623
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#12. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1490 Hudson Ave Rochester, NY 14621
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#11. Exchange Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 251 Exchange Blvd Rochester, NY 14608
- Categories: Sports Bars, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#10. Jack'ss BBQ & Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3055 Buffalo Rd Rochester, NY 14624
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Seafood
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#9. Tai Chi Iron BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr Rochester, NY 14626
- Categories: Ramen, Barbecue, Bubble Tea
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#8. Red Osier
- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1295 Scottsville Rd ROC Airport Rochester, NY 14624
- Categories: Barbecue, Hot Dogs
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#7. Good Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 W Commercial St East Rochester, NY 14445
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Unkl Moe's BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 493 West Ave Rochester, NY 14611
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Soul Food
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#5. Outlaw Potato Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3160 W Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14626
- Categories: Barbecue, Drive-Thru Bars, Fast Food
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#4. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 100 Marketplace Dr Ste 100 Rochester, NY 14623
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Midnight Smokin' BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Rochester, NY 14604
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#2. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1720 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99 Court St Rochester, NY 14604
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#1. BoBo's Chicken Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 532 Joseph Ave Rochester, NY 14605
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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