East 12th Street barbecue joint open since 1957

Sam's BBQ has been serving barbecue on East 12th Street since 1957. The menu covers smoked brisket, ribs and sausage and also includes mutton, which is uncommon in Austin. The… more

Family run hickory smoked barbecue on Mockingbird Lane since 1976

Smokey John's was founded in 1976 by John Reaves and is now run by the second generation of the family. It serves hickory smoked barbecue and Southern home cooking such… more

Family run Kansas City barbecue institution dating to 1946

Gates Bar-B-Q was started in 1946 by George Gates and is still run by the Gates family, with several metro locations including this one on Main Street. Orders are placed… more

Fried fish, BBQ and soul food plates on New Bern Avenue

Jack's is a casual Raleigh spot for Southern style barbecue, fried chicken, oysters and fish plates. The New Bern Avenue location serves breakfast Monday through Saturday mornings, and a second… more

Family barbecue spot on Moncrief Road serving Jacksonville since 1937

Holley's has been cooking barbecue on the Northside since 1937 and is run today by Wendy Holley. The family credits the restaurant with creating its own curly fries, served alongside… more

Tennessee-style barbecue and soul food in Ybor City

Al's serves Tennessee-style barbecue and soul food plates in East Ybor. It recently combined its barbecue and soul food kitchens at one East 7th Avenue location, and also caters. Please… more

Virgin Islands-style Caribbean grill in Avalon Park

Chef Vern Thomas, a native of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, opened this fast-casual Caribbean grill in 2017. Dishes are made to order, including jerk chicken, braised oxtail,… more

Neo-soul food spot in Historic Overtown

Lil Greenhouse Grill started as a food truck before opening its Overtown restaurant, run by Nicole Gates and chef Karim Bryant. The menu covers smoked ribs, BBQ chicken, lemon pepper… more

Family barbecue joint on North Parkway smoking ribs since 1977

Desiree and Raymond Robinson opened Cozy Corner in 1977, and the family still runs it. The pit turns out ribs, pulled pork, smoked Cornish game hens and barbecue bologna sandwiches.… more

Wood-smoked brisket, ribs and wings in Bloomingdale

DCity Smokehouse has smoked barbecue in DC since 2013, starting in a small space on Florida Avenue NW. The menu includes brisket, dry-rubbed pork ribs, smoked wings, half-smokes and sides… more

Chicago-style barbecue from chef Dominique Leach in Roseland

Chef Dominique Leach grew from catering and a food truck to this smokehouse on East 111th Street. She smokes brisket, ribs, pulled pork and turkey and serves them with soul… more

Homewood barbecue spot on Frankstown Avenue since 2003

Showcase BBQ has been serving barbecue in Homewood since 2003. It offers takeout from its Frankstown Avenue location and caters events. Owners can add photos by claiming this listing. Please… more

Barbecue and Southern kitchen on Butler Street in Lawrenceville

Walter's serves barbecue and Southern dishes on Butler Street in Lawrenceville, opening early on weekends and staying open late on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating… more

Texas-style barbecue with a soul-food twist in Fort Worth

Smoke-a-holics BBQ serves Texas-style barbecue with a soul-food twist, from smoked brisket and ribs to loaded sides, with casual counter service. It offers online ordering and full event catering and… more

Southern, Tex-Mex and Cajun cooking from East Austin native Hoover Alexander

Hoover's Cooking is led by Hoover Alexander, a fifth-generation Texan and East Austin native. His cooking draws on Southern, Tex-Mex, Cajun and barbecue traditions and relationships with local farmers. The… more

Charcoal-cooked ribs and pulled pork in Athens

Dawg Gone Good BBQ serves pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sausages finished on a charcoal cooker, with sides like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. It offers takeout with… more

Slow-smoked Southern barbecue in Vancouver and Woodland

Pitmaster Donnie Vercher carries on a three-generation family barbecue tradition, smoking brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken on site with his own rub and sauce. There are counters in east… more