Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Savannah area by diners

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February 18, 2025
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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Savannah area by diners

Barbecue stands as one of America's most cherished culinary traditions, weaving together a rich tapestry of history, regional diversity, and evolving flavors that resonate with diners from coast to coast. A July 2022 YouGov survey revealed that nearly all Americans (96%) who consume meat , underscoring its widespread enduring appeal and cross-cultural significance. Among the 1,000 survey respondents, Texas dominated as the place most often associated with barbecue, but the cuisine's roots expand far beyond the Lone Star State.

American barbecue can be traced back to Indigenous cooking techniques and was further enriched by the influences of enslaved Africans. In the centuries since, it's evolved into a multifaceted culinary art with : the tangy, vinegar-based sauces and slow-cooked pork of the Carolinas; the tender brisket of Texas with sauce served on the side; the robust, sweet-forward flavors characteristic of Kansas City; and Alabama's signature mayo-based white sauce drizzled over some juicy chicken.

Alongside these classic offerings, innovative interpretations have surged in popularity in recent decades, as multicultural variants such as Korean BBQ, with its marinated cuts and sizzling grill presentations, and Mexican barbacoa, known for its richly spiced, slow-cooked succulence, have carved out their own niche in the competitive barbecue landscape.

Over the years, barbecue has not only mirrored America's evolving palate but has also fostered a spirit of community, as festivals, backyard cookouts, and friendly competitions celebrate the art of smoking and grilling鈥攖raditions lovingly passed down from generation to generation.

Nationwide, barbecue restaurants today greet families and friends with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats served on sturdy metal trays, often covered in rustic butcher paper. And what meal would be complete without those hearty sides? Whether you opt for gooey mac and cheese and smoky collard greens or crumbly cornbread and creamy coleslaw, you can't go wrong.

If you're craving some good 'cue in your neck of the woods, has you covered with the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Savannah based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "barbecue" within a 10-kilometer radius of Savannah were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Keep reading to see where to go when the hunger for all things low-and-slow strikes you!

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#25. Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

- Rating: 2.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5350 Hwy 21 Garden City, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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#24. Carey Hilliards Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11111 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, American
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#23. Carey Hilliards Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8410 Waters Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#22. Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3316 Skidaway Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#21. Island's Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#20. Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 Hwy 80 West Garden City, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#19. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.3/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23 West Montgomery Cross Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#18. Barnes Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5320 Waters Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#17. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13051 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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#16. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 318 Mall Blvd. Bldg 800, Ste A Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#15. Papa's Bar-B-Que & Seafood

- Rating: 3.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 A Charlotte Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood
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#14. Parker's Smoked Meats

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 12409 White Bluff Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.8/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 US Hwy 80 East Unit East Pooler, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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#12. BowTie Barbecue

- Rating: 3.8/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6724 Waters Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, American, Barbecue
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#11. District Smokehouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West River St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ & Brew

- Rating: 4.0/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 West State St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#9. Smokey's BBQ

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4118 Augusta Road Garden City, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Wiley's Championship BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (652 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Hwy 80 East Ste North Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Babe's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 US Hwy 80 West Garden City, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#6. Sandfly BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8413 Ferguson Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Bewon Korean BBQ Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 US Highway 80 East Ste A Pooler, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Seafood
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#4. Erica Davis Lowcountry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3209 East Victory Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
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#3. Randy's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 Wheaton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Tricks BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 West Bay St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Munchie's BBQ & Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2110 Montgomery St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.

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