Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Richmond, 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 Richmond 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.
#30. Hawks Bbq
- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8191 Brook Rd Richmond, VA 23227
- Categories: Barbecue
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#29. Your Place Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 101 Wadsworth Dr Richmond, VA 23236
- Categories: Barbecue, Pool Halls, Sports Bars
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#28. Bella Italia
- Rating: 3.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6407 Iron Bridge Pl Richmond, VA 23234
- Categories: Italian, Barbecue
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#27. Korean Garden
- Rating: 3.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6827 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, VA 23225
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#26. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1570 Koger Center Blvd Richmond, VA 23235
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#25. Buz And Ned's Real Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8205 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23294
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Pg Bbq #1
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9410 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, VA 23237
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#23. Honolulu Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 11500 Midlothian Tpke Ste 420 Richmond, VA 23235
- Categories: Barbecue
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#22. Dugout Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1510 Mountain Rd Richmond, VA 23219
- Categories: Comfort Food, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#21. Inner City Blues
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3015 Nine Mile Rd Richmond, VA 23223
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Soul Food
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#20. Virginia BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6920 E Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Hot Pot 757
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 7502 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23294
- Categories: Hot Pot, Korean, Barbecue
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#18. Frontier by Alamo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 412 N 25th St Richmond, VA 23223
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Hawks Fish & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3050 Williamsburg Rd Richmond, VA 23231
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood
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#16. Alamo BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Jefferson Ave Richmond, VA 23223
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex
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#15. Big Daddy's Barbecue & Ribs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 6359 Jahnke Rd Richmond, VA 23225
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Freakin Bbq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5711 Charles City Cir Richmond, VA 23231
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#13. Oak & Apple
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1814 E Main St Richmond, VA 23223
- Categories: Cideries, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#12. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 12630 Stone Village Way Richmond, VA 23236
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. GWARbar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 W Clay St Richmond, VA 23220
- Categories: Barbecue, Dive Bars, Burgers
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#10. Pig & Brew
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1313 Hull St Richmond, VA 23224
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#9. HogsHead Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8902 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23294
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Desserts
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#8. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5432 Glenside Dr Richmond, VA 23228
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Deep Run Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12379 Gayton Rd Richmond, VA 23238
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Caterers
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#6. Smohk RVA BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3112 W Leigh St Richmond, VA 23230
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#5. Freakin BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1164 Wilkinson Rd Richmond, VA 23227
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#4. ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 W Moore St Richmond, VA 23230
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Jadeans Smokin Six O BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1126 Westbriar Dr Richmond, VA 23238
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#2. McCormack's Big Whisky Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1420 N Parham Rd Ste k210 Richmond, VA 23229
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Whiskey Bars
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#1. The Smoky Mug
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 15 E Brookland Park Blvd Richmond, VA 23222
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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