Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Wichita area by diners

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February 18, 2025
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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Wichita area by diners

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 Wichita 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 Wichita 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!

#24. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 2.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8821 West 21st North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Two Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 3.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6730 West Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3550 North Woodlawn Blvd. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#21. RibCrib BBQ

- Rating: 3.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1440 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

#20. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 South Towne East Mall Drive Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 South Rock Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#18. RibCrib BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 South Ridge Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 South West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 7700 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Sweet Willy's BBQ

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 725 East 10th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Delano Barbecue Company

- Rating: 3.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 710 West Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#13. The Monarch

- Rating: 3.9/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 579 West Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: New American, Barbecue, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Two Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 South Greenwich Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. GangNam Korean BBQ and Sushi bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 North Washington St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 630 East 47th St. South Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Local Flavor Grill And Tapworks

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 East Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Bite Me BBQ

- Rating: 4.1/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 North St. Francis Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#7. B & C Barbeque

- Rating: 4.2/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 355 North Washington St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6707 West Kellogg Drive Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Pig In Pig Out

- Rating: 4.3/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1003 East 13th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#4. When Pigs Fly BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7011 West Central Ave. Ste 116 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Geno's Bar B-Q

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 South Oliver St. Kechi, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Julius Rib Cage

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2958 South Seneca St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Station 8 BBQ

- Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 East 3rd St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- 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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