Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Joplin

8 restaurant menus in Joplin, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Eagletakeout.com
90/100 (5 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Big R's
Big R's
87/100 (878 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Ribs
French Fries
Pork
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Mid-range
"The decor is so fun to look at and the food is super yummy. The portion sizes are eye popping 😱😏 We get delightful service each time where I..."
Tashena Jones Vickers
"The food is homemade, and made with love. Everything was exceptional. Our server, Riley was a total sweetheart. This place won't disappoint!..."
Kari Kassel
"This is my favorite place in Joplin. Been here 100x. Food is always fresh n on-point. But, I went in there this evening and it took me 15min. to..."
Steve Crow
"I love to treat myself & stop by for a lunch special once a month. I have never had a meal that wasn't tasty & fresh! I love the cinnamon..."
Rose Turylo
"I have been to Big R's alot of times. Last night it was very yummy! My steak was cooked right and my hubbys food was good..."
Misty Kinman
Woody's Smokehouse
Woody's Smokehouse
83/100 (1113 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great place for bbq! Smoked turkey, giant baked potatoes, and brisket are my..."
Dena DeMint
"We really like Woody’s. There ribs are always juicy and tender, the smoked turkey is amazing. It’s all good!! It’s one of our go to..."
Anissa McCoy LaVelle
"Exceptionally great food!! We had them cater for our wedding back in 2011, everything was perfect!! We eat here pretty..."
Krystal McCoy
"Absolutely LOVE Woody's! Best BBQ place around here. Everyone is always so nice which makes it even..."
Mallory Gray
"Great food,great prices and a very friendly..."
Randy Patterson
"Woody's Burnt Ends and Brisket are the standard of which I judge other places that call themselves BBQ. When you can taste your burnt ends 4 hours..."
Douglas Egelston
"OUTSTANDING..."
John Bass
"Walking into the place is BBQ heaven. The smoke smell and decor is like being at home. Moving from a place that has some of the best BBQ in the..."
K J (KJB)
"Quick bite to eat for lunch on my last day in Webb City. Having eaten previously at Woody's I knew what to expect, and I wasn't dissapointed. I chose..."
Andy Stevens
"I have gone to Woody's just about every time I go to the Webb City/Carl Junction area. Over a dozen times and their food delivers quality, always. ..."
Joe
"One of the best BBQ places I've been to. One of the two best places in town for ribs if you like lean (non fatty) ribs, which I do. Brisket, sausage,..."
Clay Rumsey
"Highly recommended by local coworkers, I was not disappointed. Three styles of brisket, I stuck with the moist one - heavily marbled and more fat...."
Paul T
"I've been driving past this for years. I've been missing out! As a displaced Texan, I approve. Like Pavlov's dog, your mouth starts watering when you..."
Gabriel Franklin
Billy Sims Bbq
Billy Sims Bbq
80/100 (904 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Sit down
Barbecue
American
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of if not the best BBQ in Joplin. Impeccable service staff. Cooked to perfection brisket. Sides are always good.Delicious sauce variety. Clean..."
Morpheus Malachi
"This was the first time I had been to Billy Sims in Joplin MO. I must say the food was fantastic. I got the 3 meat plate which was brisket, pork and..."
Justin Earnest
"The food and overall restaurant cleanliness has improved significantly since my last visit to the establishment in jaunary. Visited 1st week of June...."
Tre Duggan
"We stopped here on our way back to California the food was GREAT the smoke flavor was on point. The staff was friendly. Definitely a great place of..."
Jim Hix
"Billy sims is a great BBQ place, really great food for a chain store, I definitely recommend Billy Sims, for some good food and good..."
William Bishop
Ribcrib Bbq
Ribcrib Bbq
79/100 (1253 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our first time going and we can not complain. The BBQ was amazing, the beans very good. The Cole slaw could be sweeter but other than that it was..."
Bridget Mccammon
"Probably the best rib place in town. ITS SO GOOD. And the prices are awesome. Our servers name was Mason and he was very nice and attentive. Wasn't..."
Izzy Weihrauch
"First time here for wife and I. We ordered take out..the gentleman who helped us was super polite and our order was ready in less then ten..."
Kameron “Panda” Stevens
"I love this place it is by far the best of the rib joints I have ever had the staff are always kind and respectful.. we did have to wait on drinks..."
Kyle Martin
"A must for any BBQ enthusiast, excellent food and the wait staff were the best! will be one of my favorites. Very clean restaurant. Thanks..."
David Jennings
"The food was amazing 👏 😃. The taste even without BBQ sauce was superb. Then you add the BBQ sauce and you just can't eat it fast enough but..."
Keila KelRo Mel
Red Hot & Blue
Red Hot & Blue
76/100 (1024 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Red Beans and Rice
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Crawfish
Catfish
"This place is hard for me to review I've had some good meals here and I've had some bad meals here on a good night the ribs are good especially the..."
Kevin
"Excellent service, top notch barbecue! This is my new default restaurant in town. I had the burnt ends and my wife had the rotisserie chicken...."
Chris
"Ok every place has it's pluses & minuses. This is the first time for me & my husband. And the review is based on our own personal opinion...."
Vicky Venezia
"Usually one of my favorite places in town. The food is all around good, and the Country Fried Steak with Okra is amazing! Service is generally good..."
Brandon.Food
"MARILYN GUY. What can I say but, that I love love love all that they serve and the service has always been 100% A+ in the years I have been going..."
Gypsymama1961
"My favorite place in Joplin. I am honestly shocked that RH&B is rated as low as it is, (currently 77% as of this review). Personally, I don't think..."
Jake417
"We stopped in for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised with the food. I had a lunch salad that had two kinds meat, veggies and a roll. My husband..."
Radio Girl
"I have never had a bad meal here. Food is always great and service is always great. Shawn also mixes the best drinks in..."
Pocahontas
"My husband and I really love this restaurant. The atmosphere is down to earth. Very comfortable. The food is..."
Kimberly Sampson
"Great BBQ. I have had the ribs, both wet and dry rub and found them to be excellent. Their green beans with smoked pork and onions, fantastic. The..."
Mike
"Real Barbeque. I drove a long way just to eat at Red Hot & Blue. I wasn't disappointed. The food was real and it was real good. It was definitely..."
Oklahomabarry
"Brisket us consistently AWFUL. Everything else us..."
Tibor
"Try the Shrimp and Catfish/Cajon..."
Danny
"The best catfish ever!!. Get the catfish dinner you can't go wrong. I was shocked at how everything was just dead..."
Brian
Redings Mill Inn
Redings Mill Inn
72/100 (594 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Grill
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Barbecue
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Tacos & Cold Beer
Homemade Onion Rings
Hamburger
Iced tea
Vodka Cranberry
Dirty Shirley
Sit down
Pub
Grill
Pizza
American
Bar
Barbecue
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheap Eats
"I grew up 3 mi down the road from Redings Mill inn. It's always been a great place. We had my 18th birthday there. The food was great I haven't been..."
Jesse Russow
"Great place for a meal and a few drinks. Very relaxing place. Staff is outstanding...."
Dannie Testerman
"Had a great time. People were nice service was..."
Yvonne McBrayer
"Good place to have a round with the boys and listen to some live..."
skylar lantz
"This is a great little place south of Joplin. It has fantastic appetizers, tasty burgers and if course-great drinks mixed by hand from the large bar..."
Judge Giss
"I had a philly cheesesteak grilled burrito and it was so..."
Cassie Laxton
"Great place to hang out! cold beer and the food is..."
Micheal Tefft