Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Champaign, according to Yelp

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June 23, 2023
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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Champaign, 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 Champaign 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.

#9. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 N Prospect Ave Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Wood N' Hog Barbecue

- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 500 N Walnut St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#7. BoBo's BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1511 W Springfield Ave Champaign, IL 61821
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Kung Fu BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 E John St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Barbecue, Shanghainese, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 N Country Fair Dr Champaign, IL 61821
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Li'l Porgy's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1917 W Springfield Ave Champaign, IL 61821
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Chester's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 S Neil St Tumble Inn Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 N Chestnut St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Caribbean Grill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2135 S Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Caribbean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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