Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Roanoke

13 restaurant menus in Roanoke, (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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Back Yard Bbq
96/100 (112 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Eastern European
Armenian
Barbecue
Eastern European
Armenian
Barbecue
Eastern European
Armenian
Mission Bbq
Mission Bbq
91/100 (403 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brisket Burger and Strawberry Shortcake
Pork
Pulled Chicken and Mac and Cheese
Rotisserie Chicken
Salads with Smoked Turkey and Brisket List with Bark
Sheet Cake
Brisket Sandwich and Greens
Sweet Tea
Cleaned Our Plates
Baked Sweet Potato
Meatloaf Dinner
Beef
Chopped Brisket
Pasta
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fries
BBQ Beef Brisket
Mac and cheese
BBQ Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Pulled Chicken and Sausage 41
Mack and Cheese
Ribs
French Fries
Black Plate Special
Brisket and Pulled Pork with Collard Greens Coleslaw Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Salad
Black Plate Meatloaf
3 Meats Sampler Platter
Baby Back Ribs
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a great place to eat! We’ve had Mission cater several major events and they’ve done an excellent job every time! We’ll definitely continue..."
Beth Davis
"I went to visit my daughter in Roanoke, VA. She recommended Mission BBQ for dinner, so we went. The first thing that stood out was the "Veterans..."
Greg White
"We have eaten there several times and the food is delicious I could live off the Mac n cheese will definitely keep going..."
Patricia Holland
"Best BBQ in Roanoke!! Staff is great and supportive!! LOVE MISSION..."
Angela Carraway
"This place was great. It was packed and they still got us quick. It was pricey for just me and my boyfriend but it was worth every penny after we..."
Tessa Songer
"Just absolutely delicious! Brisket is divine, then add the leftover brisket pieces on the Mac with the southern belle bbq sauce and enjoy 🤤 and..."
Josh Altice
"We'd been hiking for seven hours and had only two small turkey sliders and walnuts for breakfast, so you can imagine how hungry we were! We had..."
Mojtaba Zarei
"I have now visited Mission BBQ in at least 3 cities. I have been several times to the Mission BBQ in Fayetteville. Another restaurant that you can..."
Dan Mounce
"We had Mission BBQ cater our grandson's wedding party. The food was excellent and enjoyed by all. Sylvia from the catering dept was absolutely..."
Debbie Caldwell
"Mission BBQ is a fabulous place. Every day at 12noon, everyone stops, salutes, and sings the National Anthem. We rushed in just in time to be a..."
Audrey Clemmer
"Mission BBQ catered our work picnic. The team of 3 young adults at our event were EXCEPTIONAL. I mean they really went the extra mile. They were..."
Amy Edwards
"Great place, sliced brisket and pulled pork was good, the gator bite sauce was spectacular. Sweet cornbread and beans not my style, but didn't kill..."
John H
Clutch Smoked Meats
Clutch Smoked Meats
90/100 (224 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Barbecue
Barbecue
Deli
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Barbecue
Deli
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Rincon Catracho Restaurant
Rincon Catracho Restaurant
86/100 (720 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Mexican
Barbecue
Barbecue
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Soups
Central American
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pineapple Shrimp
Honduran Tacos
Yucca w•Chicharron
Baleada W• Beef
Pollo Chuco O Pollo Con Tajadas De Honduras
3 Tamalitos de Elote
Alitas De Pollo - Chicken Wings
Taco Extra
Pupusa
Fajita Nachos Catrachos
Enchiladas
Horchata 32 Oz
Banana split
Alitas de Pollo Desayuno Catracho Ensalada de Pollo
Bistec Encebollado
Yuca Con Chicharrón
Beef soup
Chips & Salsa
Ceviche camarones
Tostones
Mexican
Central American
Spanish
Barbecue
Soups
Latin
Seating
Validated Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
"If you are looking for something different, this restaurant is a must! The food is delicious and their variety is excellent. Don't be afraid to try..."
Blue Ridge Ghost Response
"Great food and it is always cooked fresh and to order!! Authentic Honduran food and made with clear pride and passion for..."
Matthew Owen
"In the mood to try something different, food was very good. I had the “Honduran Breakfast” kitchen had our food out quickly. I especially loved..."
Michael Meachum
"Real authentic Honduran..My plate had steak,chorizo and two different pieces of pork and more. I was..."
Michael Williams
"This was our first time at Rincon Catracho. It was very good, well priced and the ingredients were fresh. Unlike those chain restaurants, there was..."
Pendora Stanley
"The food was delicious!! The presentation was very nice and the wait staff very friendly. I can't wait to go back and try something..."
Brian Geiser
Jon Boy's Smoke House
Jon Boy's Smoke House
84/100 (614 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Crawfish
Catfish
Philly Cheese Steak
Corn Nuggets
3 Piece Catfish Plate with Onion Rings
Cheese Burger Fries & Baked Beans
Barbecue
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent service & knowledgeable staff that helped me dissect the menu for items that suit my food allergies & received a wonderful meal very..."
JASON “Pocket” LOTT
"Good country food and their BB-Q is great. Their Brunswick stew is not the good southern style that I like but their waitresses were on the ball and..."
Frances Painter
"Went on a road trip to Talladega National Forest, taking the back roads through small towns. Drove through Roanoke, AL and had lunch at Jon Boy's..."
Oyie M. Umali-Maceina
"Delicious every time I've eaten there. Great service and down home ..."
Jennifer Warden
"Went for lunch, first time ever. My mom had the lunch special hamburger steak, I had the BBQ sandwich combo. If I could break it down I'd give them..."
Igor Louis
"Amazing food! If they would just keep the phone on so you can place orders to pick up thru the drive thru it would be..."
Tina Trejo
"I get the large hamburger, real cut fries and a large tea with lemon every time I go there. The best burger around here, in my..."
Wanda F. Tyson
Lightburn's Restaurant At The Stonewall Resort
Lightburn's Restaurant At The Stonewall Resort
81/100 (187 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Grill
Grill
Barbecue
American
Steakhouse
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seafood
Grill
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good food, good service and reasonable..."
CJerry Steele
"Didn't eat here but the view is..."
Steve Caudill
"We stayed at the Stonewall resort for a few days. First time there. Very nice place. Ate at the restaurant several times. They offer breakfast and..."
popsomali
"Wonderful dining experience! From the beginning to the end. The staff is definitely top notch. It's so clean you want to take your shoes off at the..."
Cyndi Cook
"I dont give 5 stars to anyone lightly, this resort is as good as it gets. Everything was as it should be, service was friendly, in a timely manner,..."
Tyrone Sias
"We stopped for a late breakfast while staying at the lodge during the Christmas holiday season. The service is impeccable, staff friendly and the..."
Tom Remein
Bad Wolf Bbq
Bad Wolf Bbq
81/100 (404 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place, has a very "at home" feeling :) always a kind wait staff and fresh food :) these folks do it right,..."
Rhiannon Carter
"Best BBQ! They have great food and the prices are very..."
Amy Long
"Best I’ve had (tomato base). Didn’t need extra sauce..."
Anissa Smart
"Great Food, Good Staff Made Us Feel Like At Home Good Prises For Good..."
Tina Welch
"Love their barbecue and their baked beans...."
Dwayne Bennett
"I just wanted to thank yall for such a wonderful night!! Everyone I met today was so friendly and made you feel at home. Thank you for the..."
Meghan Bethel
"The waitress was so kind and sweet... super helpful and made the experience amazing. The food we got was rib platter. It came with hush puppies and..."
Mistress Meeka
"A classic. Great selection of many meats smoked and bbq'ed on premise. One of the last places you can get a "sauce burger" the Bad Wolf version of..."
William Clyburn
"A decent quality BBQ with a pleasant atmosphere. Clean environment and polite wait staff. The lunch specials are reasonably priced with a fair..."
Bob T
"Great little BBQ place. Quick friendly service. The food was really good. My favorite was the fried wings and ribs. Just wish they were open a little..."
Donnie Terry
"Was my first time in tonight Tuesday night had a great rib special Burger was also good ,never been in there before loved the high ceilings. The..."
Jacky
"Very tasty and loved the atmosphere good and friendly service looking forward to returning..."
Angie Woody
"Wow, absolutely delicious BBQ, the sides were great, everything about this place completely superceded my expectations and they have a beautiful..."
James Cash
Hard Eight Bbq
Hard Eight Bbq
80/100 (5728 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
pork ribs
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Coleslaw
Shrimp
Pulled Pork Brisket
Beef
Pit BBQ
Pasta
Pulled Pork Per lb and Brisket Plate Corn on the Cob
Salad
Baked Beans
Mac and cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Half Chicken
Ribs
16oz Ribeye Steak
French Fries
8oz Ribeye Steak
Sirloin Steak
Pork
Beef
Banana Pudding
Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Okra
Lunch Sandwich
Onion rings
Pinto Beans
Sausage
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Television
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Overall - excellently cooked food with a different approach to food preparation and purchase. There is a wide variety of BBQ food options with an..."
Marvin Hargraves
"Love this place for Real Texas BBQ. Order what you want hot off the grill. Lots of meats and delicious sides to choose from. Cold beer and self serve..."
Brian D
"Best BBQ and Brisket hands down!!! I made a trip from South Carolina out here to Fort Worth for a huge car show back in September of 2021 and I..."
thatredline
"1st time eating here. The atmosphere was great. When you pull up, you see the smokers & the wood they smoke with. They sell the meat by the pound...."
David Gonzales
"On vacation and thought I needed some Texas BBQ before heading home. Cute place. I like how they've set up getting your sides "pre-packaged". Though..."
A.K. Chapman
"What a gem! I've driven past this place several times and not really noticed it. Well, those days are gone. This will be a regular spot for us..."
Josh Brex
"It was my first time there and the guests in line behind me were nice enough to share a few recommendations. Every employee who assisted me was..."
Carmella Bell
"The food was really good. One star docked for two things: For a first time customer the ordering process is not intuitive so a bit intimidating and..."
Robin Hough
Wildwood Smokehouse Of Roanoke
Wildwood Smokehouse Of Roanoke
79/100 (1317 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The smell of wood smoke pulls you in and the food doesn't let you down! The chili taco bowl was fantastic! The chili had a rich flavor, with a touch..."
Debra Becampis
"We hired them to cater our wedding without tasting the food, because we were coming from Utah, so we were pretty nervous the day of. Not only was the..."
Gab Taff
"My husband, kiddo, and I had a great meal last night! The sandwiches, sides, and desserts were absolutely delicious. Plus, our server was amazing!..."
Gina Nicole Simpson
"We had a fantastic meal. Huge portions. The brisket was juicy and cut thick, just the way my wife and I like it. Will definitely go..."
Steve Stofflet
"Love this place! It was a lunchtime regular when our offices we're nearby. I highly recommend the baked beans and steamed broccoli. The baked..."
Crystal Eller
"I work at a BBG pit and I love barbeque no matter how much I work around it. I've been here twice and both times I've loved the food. Also great..."
Mikaila Noel Brister
"Family restaurant, friendly staff, home cooked food. And even my children love their..."
Alicia Ice
"Ate there numerous times and never had a bad experience! Love the..."
Jeffrey A. Clark
"My Honey & I both love Wildwood! He almost always gets a BBQ sandwich & a side of BBQ beans. He is consistently pleased with his choice! I tend..."
Pamela J. Renick
"One of the best restaurants. Food is always excellent. Fantastic ribs and the dry rub wings can't be..."
Reese McAlpin McClanahan
"BBQ hush puppies with real good had a real good..."
Wayne Kingery Jr.
"Best BBQ in town with the best service too! They cater weddings too! Yum..."
Mary Lou Prillaman
"Good dry rub ribs and brisket, delicious mac & cheese. Often the takeout options mean the meats are dry. Oddly for a BBQ place, hush puppies are ..."
Caroline
"Good Food. Wildwood has a very 'home' like setting, similar to Cracker Barrell. Vintage decorations. Coke products, friendly staff. This was our..."
Scott G.
"Overall "o.k.". I got spoiled by the barbecue in NC. That said, servers are very friendly and the Brunswick stew is some of the best I have tasted. I..."
Christine Clemmer
"Pleasant BBQ place. Friendly service, bright and clean. Hush Puppies are set on the table as soon as you sit down. Deviled Eggs on the menu are a..."
Thunder
"Great dinner! Loved beeing greeted with hushpuppies when we sat down. We shared the Porker and some potato skins. This place really excells at their..."
emily hall
"The bbq items were amazing, the sides were delicious as well but very small portions. Staff is great..."
L.E. E
"Ribs, salads, prime rib, steak - all good. Our server was great; efficient, attentive and engaging. Everyone in our group enjoyed this place. ..."
Mike
"My wife and I have been dining with Wildwood Smokehouse for over 20 years. We usually visit twice a week. We have had most of the items on the menu..."
Art
"Mike and crew facilitated our retiree lunch. The food was delicious and the service first class! We'll be back. Thanks all for a great time and..."
Chris Thomsen
"Just discovered this restaurant, wanted to try something different. I just want to say the food was superb. The ribs were so tender they were just..."
Lori Shoup
"Always interested in an undiscovered (by me) BBQ spot. My buddy had the pork bbq sandwich and I got the dry rib plate. His came with one side, as..."
Bill Tomko
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
77/100 (374 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sit down
Barbecue
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I like Dickey's, thier food, sauces all suit me well. The company app, not at all. I get texts and emails several times a day, yet when I go to a..."
Jerry Smith
"I had a great lunch here today. I tried the brisket chili baker for the first time and it might be my new favorite. The chili is amazing and if you..."
Kyle Timbes
Reno Red's Frontier Cooking
Reno Red's Frontier Cooking
77/100 (1981 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Crawfish
Catfish
Chicken fried steak
Burger
Smokey Bones Roanoke
Smokey Bones Roanoke
74/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pork
Burger
Beef
Salad
Wings
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Sit down
Barbecue
Bar
American
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always love the Smoked Wings!!!! Great dine in experience with our server Lucy ! Will definitely ask for her the next time..."
Chris White
"Better than average bbq. Good lunch specials. Good selection of apps, entrees and sides. Dinner a little pricey. Service is spot on. Clean and..."
Jeanie M
"Im in love with the salmon and their..."
Amber Murphy
"It was an 'ok' BBQ place. Nothing special and a little pricey for..."
Scott G.
"I liked it. But not so much that I am rushing..."
JSFain
"Join the "Bones" club and get $$$ off every time you go. Great food! Drink specials, but not generous with the alcohol! Great appetizers! Great..."
Daniel
"Great food at an affordable price, loving the laid back atmosphere with the dim lights and fun..."
Kimmers