Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Bakersfield, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield 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.
#27. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3505 Coffee Rd Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#26. KV'S Southern Style Barbeque
- Rating: 3.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1831 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#25. Rice Bowl
- Rating: 3.0/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1119 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue, Soup
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#24. Love Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4915 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#23. Champs BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35315 Merle Haggard Dr Ste 110 Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Categories: Barbecue
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#22. Kalbi King Korean BBQ & Sushi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7800 McNair Ln Ste A Bakersfield, CA 93313
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbecue
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#21. Brooklyn BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3015 Calloway Dr Ste 2 Bakersfield, CA 93312
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars
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#20. Smitty's Smokin Brisket & BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2811 N Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Salty's BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 White Ln Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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#18. Martin's Meats and Deli Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801-21ST St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Delis, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#17. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2630 Mount Vernon Ave Ste 300 Bakersfield, CA 93306
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#16. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Calloway Dr Ste 208 Bakersfield, CA 93312
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Seafood
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#15. Salty's BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (642 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9425 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93312
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Big Al's BBQ & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2229 Chester Ave & 23rd St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Caterers
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#13. Tofu House - Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5550 California Ave Ste 106 Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#12. Martin's Meats & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 21st St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Meat Shops, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#11. G's Texas Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93313
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#10. Angry Barnyard BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Bakersfield Pizza & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (861 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4105 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Barbecue
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#8. Coconut Joe's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 4000 Easton Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Venues & Event Spaces
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#7. Porkchop and Bubbas BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Coffee Rd Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Firestone Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1082 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Burgers
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#5. Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1927 20th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Meat Shops, Barbecue, Delis
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#4. Crazy BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2651 Oswell St Bakersfield, CA 93306
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#3. Blue Table Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4550 Coffee Rd Ste F Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Categories: Thai, Barbecue, Noodles
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#2. Nov's Soul Spot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 3013 F St Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Chicken Wings
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#1. PorkChop & Bubba's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 H St Ste A Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
