Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Riverside, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Riverside, 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 , who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique 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 .

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, compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Riverside using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#12. River Ranch Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3750 University Ave Ste 125 Riverside, CA 92501
- Categories: Barbecue, Mexican, American (New)
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#11. Wang Cho Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1668 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr Riverside, CA 92506
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#10. Meat lover BBQ and fried chicken kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 University Ave Ste A108 Riverside, CA 92507
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Seafood
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#9. Char'N Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10120 Ben Nevis Blvd Riverside, CA 92509
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#8. The Restaurant at Oak Quarry

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7151 Sierra Ave Riverside, CA 92509
- Categories: American (New), Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#7. Koreana Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10051 Magnolia Ave Ste A1 Riverside, CA 92503
- Categories: Korean, Buffets, Barbecue
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#6. Vera Mae's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Riverside, CA 92501
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#5. Smoke & Fire Social Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (875 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Unit 9 Riverside, CA 92507
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Comfort Food
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