Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Toledo, 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 Toledo 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.
#13. Happy's Pizza
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 513 Dorr St Toledo, OH 43604
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#12. Kobe Bay Seafood, Fusion & Bar
- Rating: 2.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Main St Toledo, OH 43605
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#11. Ann's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1008 N Hawley St Toledo, OH 43607
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Wings Station
- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4015 Secor Rd Toledo, OH 43623
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#9. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4757 Monroe St Toledo, OH 43623
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, American (Traditional)
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#8. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3540 Secor Rd Toledo, OH 43606
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)
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#7. Tom's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 Front St Toledo, OH 43605
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Bier Stube
- Rating: 3.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5333 Monroe St Toledo, OH 43623
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#5. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4155 Talmadge Rd Toledo, OH 43623
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#4. City Barbeque
- Rating: 3.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7402 West Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, American (Traditional)
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#3. Shorty's True American Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5111 Monroe St Toledo, OH 43623
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#2. We Be Ribs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Toledo, OH 43613
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Tougen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7414 Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Barbecue
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