Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Cleveland, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland 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. Happy's Pizza
- Rating: 1.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3980 Lee Rd Cleveland, OH 44128
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#23. Beckham's B&M Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 2.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3870 Lee Rd Cleveland, OH 44128
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Happy's Pizza
- Rating: 2.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3849 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44109
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#21. Harvard Wine & Grill
- Rating: 2.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14201 Harvard Ave Cleveland, OH 44128
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#20. Happy's Pizza
- Rating: 2.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15020 Puritas Ave Cleveland, OH 44135
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#19. FIYAH Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Rating: 2.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1253 E 55th St Cleveland, OH 44103
- Categories: Korean, Hot Pot, Barbecue
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#18. Pacer's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19800 S Waterloo Rd Cleveland, OH 44119
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#17. Beckham's B&M Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Cleveland, OH 44104
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#16. Kcc Kelly Catering
- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3310 Broadview Rd Cleveland, OH 44109
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. The Rib Cage Smokehouse Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1830 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44113
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#14. Holland BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 772 E 185th St Cleveland, OH 44119
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Tick Tock Tavern
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11526 Clifton Blvd Cleveland, OH 44102
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#12. Mt Pleasant Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 12725 Kinsman Rd Cleveland, OH 44120
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Open Pitt Barb-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12335 St Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44108
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
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#10. Kim's Wings
- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14909 Saint Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44110
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#9. B & M Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12626 Bellaire Rd Cleveland, OH 44135
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#8. Miega Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3820 Superior Ave E Cleveland, OH 44114
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#7. Real Smoq'ed BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3829 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44113
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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#6. XYZ the Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6419 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102
- Categories: American (New), Pizza, Barbecue
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#5. Mabel's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2050 E 4th St Cleveland, OH 44115
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars
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#4. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
- Categories: American (New), Burgers, Barbecue
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#3. Wonton Gourmet & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Payne Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue
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#2. Bronco's Western BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3765 Ridge Road Cleveland, OH 44144
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Boney Fingers BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Euclid Ave Ste 3 Cleveland, OH 44115
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Burgers
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