Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Louisville, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Louisville, 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 Louisville 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.
#30. Feast BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10318 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40299
- Categories: Barbecue, Gluten-Free, American (Traditional)
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#29. Rubbies Barbeque & Brew
- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6905 Southside Dr Louisville, KY 40214
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Gastropubs
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#28. Noche Mexican BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1838 Bardstown Rd Ste 100 Louisville, KY 40205
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Barbecue
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#27. Bootleg Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9704 Old Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40291
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, American (Traditional)
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#26. South End BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 8610 Dixie Hwy Louisville, KY 40258
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
- Rating: 4.0/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3408 Indian Lake Dr Louisville, KY 40241
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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#24. Southern Express Soul Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 W Oak St Louisville, KY 40203
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Seafood
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#23. Mark's Feed Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1514 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Food Trucks
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#22. FDKY
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9606 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40299
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#21. Bud's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 9119 Galene Dr Louisville, KY 40299
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#20. Momma's Mustard Pickles & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 S Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville, KY 40222
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#19. Mark's Feed Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10316 Dixie Hwy Louisville, KY 40272
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#18. Mark's Feed Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11422 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40243
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#17. City Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9429 Viking Center Dr Louisville, KY 40222
- Categories: American (Traditional), Caterers, Barbecue
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#16. River Road BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3017 River Rd Louisville, KY 40207
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#15. Hilltop Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Barbecue, Arcades, Chicken Wings
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#14. Feast BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1013 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 E Market St Ste 100 Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#13. Boo Boo Smoke Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Louisville, KY 40208
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#12. Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (839 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 Bauer Ave Louisville, KY 40207
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#11. Sam's Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4918 Poplar Level Rd Louisville, KY 40219
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#10. Tim Page's Corner Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2922 Taylor Blvd Louisville, KY 40208
- Categories: Barbecue, Accessories, American (Traditional)
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#9. Louisville Smoker's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1501 w oak St. Louisville, KY 40210
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. The Smokery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2354 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue
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#7. Louie's Hot Chicken & Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4222 Poplar Level Rd Louisville, KY 40213
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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#6. Bourbon Bent BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Barbecue, Street Vendors, Caterers
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#5. Get It On A Bun At Booty's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Burgers
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#4. GOGi 1055 Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1055 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Stevie J's Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1831 W Jefferson St Louisville, KY 40203
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Back Deck BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 W Kenwood Dr Louisville, KY 40214
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Kentucky Smoked BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4100 Shelbyville Rd Beargrass Christian Church Louisville, KY 40207
- Categories: Food Stands, Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
