Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Milwaukee, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee 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.

#28. Tony's Bbq Unlimited

- Rating: 3.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 W Villard Ave Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Gianelli's Pizza & Chicken Man

- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 8430 W Silver Spring Dr Milwaukee, WI 53225
- Categories: Barbecue, Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#26. Red Rock Saloon

- Rating: 3.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1227 N Water St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Pubs, Barbecue, Music Venues
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#25. Big Daddy's BBQ and Soulfood

- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2730 N Humboldt Blvd Milwaukee, WI 53212
- Categories: Barbecue, Pop-Up Restaurants, Soul Food
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#24. Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery

- Rating: 3.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1034 N Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar
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#23. Big boys kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Milwaukee, WI 53205
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Burgers
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#22. Richmond's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2721 N Blaine Pl Milwaukee, WI 53210
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue
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#21. Greens and Things

- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 8614 N 107th St Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Categories: Soul Food, Comfort Food, Barbecue
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#20. Saz's State House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5539 W State St Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Comfort Food
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#19. Speed Queen Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1130 W Walnut St Milwaukee, WI 53205
- Categories: Barbecue, Fast Food
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#18. Motor Bar & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 W Canal St Milwaukee, WI 53201
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Venues & Event Spaces
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#17. Juniors Smoked Bbq

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave Ste 108 Milwaukee, WI 53216
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Fish & Chips
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#16. Atwood Hwy BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 925 Madison Ave S South Milwaukee, WI 53172
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Saz's Dockside Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 220 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Ashleys Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 W Center St Milwaukee, WI 53206
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
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#13. Smoke Shack

- Rating: 4.0/5 (905 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 332 N Milwaukee St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#12. Carson's Ribs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 W Juneau Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Bars
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#11. Doc's Commerce Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 754 N Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#10. Char'd

- Rating: 4.0/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 E Erie St Ste 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Tapas/Small Plates
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#9. Brother's Backyard Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3530 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Your In Luck Eats & Treats

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 11131 W Hampton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53225
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#7. Maxie's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (844 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6732 W Fairview Ave Milwaukee, WI 53213
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Seafood
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#6. Dia Bom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2238 N Farwell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Latin American, Barbecue
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#5. Heaven's Table BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 5507 W North Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Pop's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7601 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee, WI 53223
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#3. Conway's Smokin' Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2127 W Wells St Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Categories: Barbecue, Dive Bars
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#2. Pats Ribs Place - Milwaukee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 400 N Water St The Milwaukee Public Market Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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