Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tampa, 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 Tampa 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.
#29. Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33609
- Categories: Barbecue, Gluten-Free
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#28. Smokin' Oaks Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 E Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33610
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Dre Dub's Kitchen & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5707 N Nebraska Ave Tampa, FL 33604
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
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#26. Shundra's Soul Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3887 Northdale Blvd Tampa, FL 33624
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Soul Food
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#25. Sarge's Smokehouse Bbq
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 W Cass St Tampa, FL 33606
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Smokehouse
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#24. Loving Hut
- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33612
- Categories: Wraps, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#23. K - Chicken and Grill Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14380 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#22. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5602 W Waters Ave Tampa, FL 33634
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. Burnin Barber-Que And More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 7917 Flower Ave Tampa, FL 33619
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Seafood
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#20. Big E's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5338 CR-579 Tampa, FL 33584
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13612 Bruce B Downs Blvd University Plz Tampa, FL 33613
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. BJ's Alabama BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3423 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33629
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Bruh Mans BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 E Busch Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#16. Big Bang Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4925 Independence Pkwy Tampa, FL 33634
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#15. Georgia Boy Bbq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 898 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tampa, FL 33603
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#14. Big Momma Donna's BBQ Sauce
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Tampa, FL
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Wicked Oak Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6607 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL 33604
- Categories: Barbecue
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#12. Konan BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1510 N Hubert Ave Tampa, FL 33607
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Fowler
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5840 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Hot Pot
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#10. Ice Cream's Delicious Turkey Legs & BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5112 N 22nd St Tampa, FL 33610
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#9. Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 Angel Oliva Sr St Tampa, FL 33605
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, American (Traditional)
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#8. Pibb's Rib Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8801 New Tampa Blvd Next to tires plus Tampa, FL 33647
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#7. Unks Bar B Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 N Oregon Ave Tampa, FL 33606
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. The Brisket Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 3501 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33607
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#5. Imperial BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 10865 Cross Creek Blvd Tampa, FL 33647
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#4. The Liberty Smokehouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4813 N Grady Ave Tampa, FL 33614
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#3. Mel's House Of Smoke BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 8916 N Nebraska Ave Tampa, FL 33610
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#2. Blakes Best Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10010 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tampa, FL 33610
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Stanford's Jerky
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 501 S Falkenburg Rd Ste D-20 Tampa, FL 33619
- Categories: Specialty Food, Barbecue, Food Stands
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