Top BBQ Joints in the US


Texas-style BBQ from Franklin Barbecue in Austin

Brisket & Beyond

The debate over who has the best barbecue is a touchy subject for aficionados across the country. While Kansas City locals swear by their sweet, sticky glazes, Texans prefer their sauce on the side and Memphians will eat their ribs "wet" or "dry," so long as they're pork. On GAYOT's list of the Top 10 Barbecue Restaurants in the U.S., you'll find BBQ prepared in a plethora of ways. However, whether you prefer wet or dry, pulled pork or beef brisket, be sure to bring your appetite — these barbecue joints are serious when it comes to smoked meat.


Arthur Bryant's Barbecue — Kansas City
Pit-masters pile wood-smoked meats onto slices of white bread painted with sauce at Arthur Bryant's Barbeque in Kansas City.


Fox Bros Bar-B-Q — Atlanta
Atlanta's Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q hits high marks in all genres of barbecue. With a moderately spicy rub, meaty smoked ribs have the proper slightly pink color at the bone — the so-called "smoke ring" — that proves they were cooked over wood.

Read the Complete List of the Top 10 Barbecue Restaurants in the U.S. to find other great BBQ joints in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Memphis and more.


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