In the US, barbecue is everywhere. These restaurants are the best, from a Kentucky mutton joint to a North Carolina whole hog barbecue. Check local restrictions, advisories.
Excellent smokehouses
When L&N worker Bob Gibson dug a barbecue pit in 1925, he had no idea he'd create a world championship business. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is known for its pulled pork shoulder.
Big Bob Gibson, Decatur
Alaskan barbecue? Turnagain Arm PiT BBQ serves hickory-smoked meats, sumptuous sides, & salmon or halibut. The Boar Tide Sandwich, baby back ribs, & spicy beans are popular.
Indian BBQ at Turnagain Arm
Little Miss BBQ is always crowded. Customers line up early for Scott & Bekke's fatty brisket & meaty beef ribs. What's their secret? Great beef, simple seasoning in smokers.
Phoenix's Little Miss BBQ
The 2015 best restaurant in America recently moved to a larger location, but it's still casual with picnic tables & plastic takeout boxes. Tri-tip, pulled pork, ribs available.
Big Pine, Copper Top BBQ
Georgia Boys BBQ in Longmont & Frederick has a cool interior & patio. It has lean & fatty brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage, smoked turkey, & chopped chicken.
Longmont's Georgia Boys BBQ
Daniel Lanigan owns the independent Pig Rig BBQ. The beef brisket, burnt ends, & smoked mac 'n' cheese are standouts (which has pulled pork & bacon mixed in).