Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke 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.
#14. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4740 Valley View Blvd NW Roanoke, VA 24012
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#13. Due South BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 4521 Melrose Ave NW Roanoke, VA 24017
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#12. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4845 Valley View Blvd NW Roanoke, VA 24012
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#11. Cook Out
- Rating: 3.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1423 Hershberger Rd NW Roanoke, VA 24012
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#10. Smokey Bones
- Rating: 3.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4813 Valley View Blvd Roanoke, VA 24012
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#9. Bad Wolf BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5236 Williamson Rd NW Roanoke, VA 24012
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#8. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4435 S Peak Blvd Roanoke, VA 24018
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Bars
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#7. Wasena City Tap Room and Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 Wasena Ave Ste 2 Roanoke, VA 24015
- Categories: Barbecue, Cafes
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#6. The Brambleton Deli
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3655 Brambleton Ave Roanoke, VA 24018
- Categories: Barbecue, Delis, Bars
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#5. Crescent City Bourbon & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 19 Salem Ave SE Roanoke, VA 24011
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2229 Colonial Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24015
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Mama Jeans BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3404 Brandon Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24018
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#2. Big Valley Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 120 Luck Ave SW Ste 200 Roanoke, VA 24011
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Canale's Ham & BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1731 Grandin Rd SW Ste 101 Roanoke, VA 24015
- Categories: Barbecue
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