Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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!

All You Korean BBQ

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#30. All You Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (697 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4023 South Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Humo Barbecue

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#29. Humo Barbecue

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3720 Sunset Road Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Smoke & Fire

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#28. Smoke & Fire

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3315 East Russell Road Ste A5 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Oming's Kitchen

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#27. Oming's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2232 South Nellis Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Captain6 Korean BBQ

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#26. Captain6 Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1684 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5416 Spring Mountain Road Ste 104 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

SNS Diner BBQ

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#25. SNS Diner BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3229 Losee Road North Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Diners, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Unko Frank's Hawaiian BBQ

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#24. Unko Frank's Hawaiian BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7780 South Jones Blvd. Ste 103 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Master Kim's Korean BBQ 2

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#23. Master Kim's Korean BBQ 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1363 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6825 South Las Vegas Blvd. Ste 110 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Mura Japanese Bbq & Shabu

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#22. Mura Japanese Bbq & Shabu

- Rating: 4.5/5 (640 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10050 South Eastern Ave. Ste 130 Henderson, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Red Rice

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#21. Red Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (825 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9400 South Eastern Ave. Ste 106A Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Guamanian
- Read more on Yelp

Garden Korean Restaurant

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#20. Garden Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 953 East Sahara Ave. Ste E-28 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Mr BBQ

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#19. Mr BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (449 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4240 Spring Mountain Road Ste 101 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Q Bistro

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#18. Q Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 South Jones Blvd. Ste 12 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

SmokinT's BBQ & Bar

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#17. SmokinT's BBQ & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 9460 West Flamingo Road 120 Ste 120 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hobak Korean BBQ

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#16. Hobak Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2930 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5808 Spring Mountain Road Ste 101 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Nalsso Korean BBQ & Sushi

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#15. Nalsso Korean BBQ & Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4480 Spring Mountain Road Ste 300 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Master Kim's Korean BBQ 3

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#14. Master Kim's Korean BBQ 3

- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Address: 5599 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

8oz Korean Steakhouse and Bar

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#13. 8oz Korean Steakhouse and Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (775 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4545 Spring Mountain Road Ste B105 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Samurai Japanese BBQ and Grill

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#12. Samurai Japanese BBQ and Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3650 South Decatur Blvd. Ste 26 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Gangnam Asian BBQ Dining

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#11. Gangnam Asian BBQ Dining

- Rating: 4.6/5 (7492 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4480 Paradise Road Ste 600 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

888 Korean BBQ

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#10. 888 Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4523 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4215 Spring Mountain Road B107 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Chubby Cattle

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#9. Chubby Cattle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3668 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3400 South Jones Blvd. Ste 15 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Wild Fig BBQ

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#8. Wild Fig BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (394 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9555 Del Webb Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

Sookdal Premium Korean Barbecue

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#7. Sookdal Premium Korean Barbecue

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 2540 South Decatur Blvd. Ste 2 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Mura

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#6. Mura

- Rating: 4.7/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6415 South Fort Apache Road Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Barbecue, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Island Comfort

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#5. Island Comfort

- Rating: 4.8/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 North Decatur Blvd. Ste122 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

SoyMexican Veggie-Vegan Eatery

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#4. SoyMexican Veggie-Vegan Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3542 South Maryland Pkwy Ste 6 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

888 Japanese BBQ

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#3. 888 Japanese BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (6055 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3550 South Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Souperb Wagyu Hot Pot & Grill

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#2. Souperb Wagyu Hot Pot & Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (651 reviews)
- Address: 5130 Spring Mountain Road Ste 103 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Las Vegas

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#1. Chubby Cattle BBQ - Las Vegas

- Rating: 4.9/5 (2171 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4525 Spring Mountain Road Ste 106 Las Vegas, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Japanese
- 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.