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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Orlando area by diners

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Barbecue stands as one of America's most cherished culinary traditions, weaving together a rich tapestry of history, regional diversity, and evolving flavors that resonate with diners from coast to coast. A July 2022 YouGov survey revealed that nearly all Americans (96%) who consume meat enjoy barbecue, underscoring its widespread enduring appeal and cross-cultural significance. Among the 1,000 survey respondents, Texas dominated as the place most often associated with barbecue, but the cuisine's roots expand far beyond the Lone Star State.

American barbecue can be traced back to Indigenous cooking techniques and was further enriched by the influences of enslaved Africans. In the centuries since, it's evolved into a multifaceted culinary art with distinct regional styles: the tangy, vinegar-based sauces and slow-cooked pork of the Carolinas; the tender brisket of Texas with sauce served on the side; the robust, sweet-forward flavors characteristic of Kansas City; and Alabama's signature mayo-based white sauce drizzled over some juicy chicken.

Alongside these classic offerings, innovative interpretations have surged in popularity in recent decades, as multicultural variants such as Korean BBQ, with its marinated cuts and sizzling grill presentations, and Mexican barbacoa, known for its richly spiced, slow-cooked succulence, have carved out their own niche in the competitive barbecue landscape.

Over the years, barbecue has not only mirrored America's evolving palate but has also fostered a spirit of community, as festivals, backyard cookouts, and friendly competitions celebrate the art of smoking and grilling—traditions lovingly passed down from generation to generation.

Nationwide, barbecue restaurants today greet families and friends with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats served on sturdy metal trays, often covered in rustic butcher paper. And what meal would be complete without those hearty sides? Whether you opt for gooey mac and cheese and smoky collard greens or crumbly cornbread and creamy coleslaw, you can't go wrong.

If you're craving some good 'cue in your neck of the woods, Stacker has you covered with the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Orlando based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "barbecue" within a 10-kilometer radius of Orlando were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Keep reading to see where to go when the hunger for all things low-and-slow strikes you!

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#30. Ten Ten Seafood & Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5600 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6372 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7423 South Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3390 University Blvd. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sonny's BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7055 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cecil's Texas Style BBQ

- Rating: 3.6/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12901 Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Tasty Wok

- Rating: 3.9/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1237 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cantonese, Barbecue, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Oley's Kitchen & BBQ

- Rating: 3.9/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Rio Grande Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8181 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5449 Gateway Village Cir Orlando, Florida
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. 4 Rivers Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11764 University Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Top Top Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 North Alafaya Trl Ste 119 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Star Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 West Oak Ridge Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Shin Jung Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1638 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. 4 Rivers Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 West Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Korea House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Bulgogi House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 705 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1326 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Latin American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Smoke & Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 North Primrose Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6324 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. K-BBQ & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 5101 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. BBB Tofu House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5140 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq

- Rating: 4.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6807 South Orange Ave. Ste 110 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.

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