Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Asheville, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Asheville, 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 Asheville 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. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1636 Hendersonville Rd Ste 125 Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#16. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Restaurant Ct Asheville, NC 28805
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#15. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Hendersonville Rd Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#14. Little Pigs BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 384 McDowell St Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#13. Luella's Bar-B-Que - South Asheville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 Town Square Blvd Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#12. Buxton Hall Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1044 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 Banks Ave Asheville, NC 28801
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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#11. Little Pearl
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 15 Peaks Center Ln Asheville, NC 28805
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, Barbecue
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#10. Shorties Drive-Thru BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6 Newfound Rd Asheville, NC 28806
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Smokehouse
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#9. Luella's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (804 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28804
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#8. Bear's Smokehouse Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, American (Traditional)
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#7. 12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Foundy St Asheville, NC 28801
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
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#6. Black Bear BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Fairview Rd Ste C8 Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Moe's Original Bar B Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 Sweeten Creek Rd Asheville, NC 28803
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Southern
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#4. Ukiah
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Biltmore Ave Asheville, NC 28801
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Tiger Bay
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 373 Haywood Rd Asheville, NC 28806
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#2. Sackett Street BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Asheville, NC 28715
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Lil Pete's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Asheville, NC 28806
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Barbecue
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