Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Chattanooga, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga 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.

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#30. Rib & Loin

- Rating: 3.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5946 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Sticky Fingers Rib House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Broad St Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Pupuseria Marelyn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3992 Ringgold Rd Chattanooga, TN 37412
- Categories: Barbecue, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Puckett's Restaurant - Chattanooga

- Rating: 4.0/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 W Aquarium Way Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Mike's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7655 East Brained Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Volcano Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2011 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Jim 'N Nick's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2040 Hamilton Pl Blvd Ste 150 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Irie Jamaican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3224 Dayton Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37415
- Categories: Caribbean, Cajun/Creole, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Choo Choo Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7910 E Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Sugar's Ribs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2450 15th Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Chatter Box Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Saks Wing Shak

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3911 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN 37411
- Categories: American (New), Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4001 Saint Elmo Ave Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Big Buff's 92 BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2300 Dodson Ave Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Edley's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Manufacturers Rd Ste 110 Chattanooga, TN 37405
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga

- Rating: 4.0/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 W Main St Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: American (New), Sports Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Chao's Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5726 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN 37411
- Categories: Mongolian, Barbecue, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 1926 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Petunia's Silver Jalapeno

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 E Main St Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Choo Choo Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3951 Ringgold Rd Chattanooga, TN 37412
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Highway 58 BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4921 Hwy 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Chubby's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3801 Rossville Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5611 Ringgold Rd Ste B Chattanooga, TN 37412
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Sunset BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 964 Dodson Ave Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Chatt Smoke House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 E Ml King Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

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