Barbeque Places Near Me

When it comes to barbeque, a place that’s good is more than just good — it’s the kind of spot that chills down your spine. There are plenty of those places in the world, and it’s not hard to find them if you know where to look. Across America, from a tiny shack in North Dakota to a Brooklyn spot that’s as close as you’ll get to Texas, here are some of the best places for ribs, brisket and other smoked meats.

It may be a small town in the middle of nowhere, but this little eatery in Oneonta is a barbecue mecca. The meat here is seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper and spices, and it’s smoked on the spot in hickory and oak-burning pits. The menu is dominated by meats (including a rib and brisket plate and an enormous burnt ends meal), but there are also plenty of other tasty options like mac and cheese and cornbread.

Husband-and-wife team Scott and Bekke Holmes got their start competing on the barbecue competition circuit. Their prize-winning brisket was enough to give them the push they needed to open Little Miss BBQ in a strip mall near Phoenix Sky Harbor. The counter-serve shop turns out a faithful version of Central Texas-style ’cue, with fatty and lean brisket served by the pound and homemade hot links, too.

Even in far-flung North Dakota, a few determined barbecue enthusiasts have made it their mission to introduce their state to true, Texas-style cooking. Monty’s BBQ in Minot operates out of a vintage trailer, but it can deliver some of the most memorable pork spare ribs you’ll ever have.