There are 411 barbecue restaurants in Atlanta. Feeling overwhelmed? MostBest knows the Top 3.
These spots are not only Atlanta favorites, but have been recognized nationally for off-the-charts deliciousness.
HEIRLOOM MARKET BBQ
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Chef-designed cuisine at Heirloom Market BBQ changes the universe of grab-and-go, as the take out-only joint revs up classic barbecue with Korean zest to transform it beyond the American favorite. The restaurant makes everything from scratch, with ingredients the chef-owners Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor term heirlooms selected for quality and freshness. Pulled pork saturated with flavorful juices features Korean flair with specks of green onion and sesame seeds.
We Love The: Spicy Korean Pork, Brisket, Smoked Kielbasa
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE
(770) 612-2502
www.heirloommarketbbq.com
DADDY D’Z BBQ JOYNT
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With nods from Atlanta Magazine and the Food Network show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” the quality at Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt becomes clear when the restaurant’s burgeoning reputation proves itself with tasty testimonials settled in contented bellies. Smoked for eight hours and fall-off-the-bone tender, Daddy-D’z ribs come in slabs or half slabs with the choice of side dishes that range through all the classics.
We Love The: Ribs, Rib Tips, Pulled Pork
264 Memorial Dr
(404) 222-0206
www.daddydz.com
FOX BROS. BAR-B-Q
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Twins Jonathan and Justin Fox opened the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Atlanta location back in 2007, but even before that they earned national praise for their barbecue. Indoor and outdoor seating at the restaurant sits beneath the backdrop of classic longhorn decor and tables buckling under the brothers’ killer barbecue, with gigantic portions for the heartiest appetites. This barbecue joint is always hoppin’ on the weekends, so arrive early on Saturday night for lively dining with tasty Watermelon Margaritas while you wait.
We Love The: Watermelon Margaritas, Texas Fries, Tomminator, Fox Bros. “Burger”
1238 Dekalb Ave NE
(404) 577-4030
www.foxbrosbbq.com
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