The Best Barbeque in Milwaukee

BBQ'd Productions

★★★★☆ 4.3 (975) • $$

"Stopped in yesterday, we had the mini BBQ pulled pork nachos as an appetizer, and their signature burgers. Service is always very good, clean facility, and the food was awesome."

Ono Kine Grindz

★★★★★ 4.6 (623) • $$

"First bite at Ono Kine took me right back to Waikiki Beach. The loco moco had an authentic taste and was a great portion for a bigger guy like myself. Macaroni salad was great as a side. Also, went ahead and ordered the ahi poke, which was super fresh! Spam Musubi (not pictured) took me right back to 7/11 IYKYK. This being walking distance could get dangerous for my belly and my wallet."

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 4 (413) • $$

"WINGS! Get the wings! Great place for wings and sometimes they're even half off. Have had multiple items here and never really disappoints. If you come with a group try the platter where you get to try a little of everything. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Food tends to come out pretty fast."

Captain Porky's

★★★★☆ 4 (410) • $$

"My mother has been coming to Captain Porky's for years and had the opportunity to join her. Scrumptious home cooking with many menu choices and daily specials. Emphasis on BBQ and Cajun, but have some wonderful alternatives. On this visit, we had lamb with Greek potatoes and milk thistle greens, along with oysters Rockefeller and cornbread; all of which was outstanding. Most impressive is the friendly owner Dino who is passionate, engaging and dispenses wisdom from his many experiences. Love the homey and welcoming atmosphere."

Carson's Ribs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (370) • $$

"Modern white and black decor. Clean and classy. Comfortable booths, bar and tables. Spot on service without being too stuffy or formal. We enjoyed a delicious, quality prime rib sandwich, DeJonges fresh shrimp and Mediterranean fresh shrimp. Tasty, quality proteins for each entree. Each entree is served with fresh homemade coleslaw and a diner's choice of side. Our sides were steamed broccoli, Double baked potato and house steak fries. Carson's is a consistent great lunch or dinner choice for any downtown activity."

Char'd

★★★★☆ 4 (274) • $$

"Another great meal at Char'd! If you are dining here, do not sleep on the dumplings. They are to die for! I went for the spicy squid and pork this time. Spicy, savory, delicious. I also tried the yuzu beez specialty cocktail and really enjoyed it! Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. The service this visit was a little off. The food came out quickly. But our server was not very present as you would normally expect. Could be an off night. One other thing to note. We had a party of 6. It is not unusual to see a gratuity added for a party our size, and it was. But what was unusual was it was listed on the bill as a "service charge". That was unusual to me so I asked about it and was advised that it was a gratuity. I wasn't upset about it. But I would prefer to see it listed as a gratuity. Regardless, we will be back for the amazing food!"

Beef Butter BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (234) • $$

"LOVE Beef butter BBQ! Not only is the meat amazing, but their sides are my favorite. Especially the Mac and cheese and APPLE PIE BAKED BEANS. Good BBQ is almost as much about the sides as the main. We usually stop in for lunch, but they can run out after lunch rush. I think it is pricy, but worth it for good BBQPatrick is awesome and so kind everytime my partner or I stop in :)"

Motor Bar & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (240) • $$

"Fantastic spot on the river with a beautiful patio that has games and fire tables to enjoy. I went to Motor Bar for the first time for a Yelp event and will definitely be going back. Staff were fantastic and the food is delicious. I would definitely recommend this for a night out!"

Saz's State House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (251) • $$

"I've certainly enjoyed a Saz's sampler or two during Summerfest but I don't think I've formally dined in at their State House location until now.Saw that they have been around since 1976 (nearly 50 years! ) - I didn't realize they were THAT old, but I love to see restaurants that have been around for decades.The architecture/decor was certainly a more classic feel (not sure I would have guessed as far back as the 70's though) - has that "old Milwaukee" charm to it.Of course, we ordered their cheese curds - 'cause, how could we not?Now... I'm 90% sure the chalkboard promoted the "Beast Burger" - it was definitely the burger of the month for January and had, I want to say, 4(?) animals to make up the protein of the burger.It had me really intrigued, so I went with it. Needless to say, I left just beyond the line of comfortably full.I'll need to return to try other regular menu items, since I'll likely not luck out to get a Beast Burger on my next visit."

North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 4.3 (135) • $$

"Moving to Madison from Austin, we miss the BBQ we were used to in Texas. This a go-to spot for Southern comfort food and BBQ. The food is good and the menu expansive -- plus the management is extremely hands-on and responsive. We had an order of one of the rib options that was unexpectedly tough and not what was expected and when the floor manager came over to ask how our meal was, and heard this, he had a replacement order of a better quality of ribs brought to us gratis and scrubbed the original order from the bill. That wasn't asked for, he did it to be gracious -- these folks go out of their way to keep a customer happy and coming back (and we will!). Thanks much!PS: They know how to serve catfish here. That is not always a given, esp. up in the North. The catfish appetizer bites are something I always order. If catfish was on the taco option list, that would be even better!"

Little Rock Stock Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (118)

"One word! Delicious!!!!Such a cute place, clean and great service.We had a little of everything.My favourite was the ribs and corn bread. The bbq sauces were all very good and flavourful.Can't wait to go back!"

GRILLVILLE

★★★★☆ 3.6 (178) • $$

"Grillville is a family-owned local business that serves delicious fast-casual dishes of Greek American food, which includes items like gyros, chicken kebabs, pork kebabs, burgers, sandwiches, etc. I have been here once and had a good experience. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers good, fast service. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and their menu options were reasonably priced. We ordered a gyros sandwich, a chicken kebabs plate w/ a side salad, and a gyro & pork kebab w/ a side salad.Our food was ready in a short time. It was hot and fresh tasting. I liked their gyro the most. Its flavor and texture were on point. The pork kebab was grilled properly as well. It was tender with a good char taste. The tzatziki sauce was creamy and yummy. The side salad with chunks of Feta was delicious. The creamy vinaigrette dressing for the salad added a nice touch. Overall, our visit was good, and we would go back for more. I definitely recommend checking out Grillvile."

Bandero County Wood Grill & Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (179) • $$

"A decent spot in this area.I'll say it up front - It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Visiting during a weeknight for dinner, I selected the brisket. It wasn't impressive. I love a good brisket and this was subpar at best. The best way to describe it is that it just didn't taste like a fresh brisket that was smoked that day and sliced to order. Maybe it was, but it did not look or taste like it. It had almost a jerky or bacon type texture and feel to it, if that makes sense. It wasn't tough or chewy but rather drier. Not dry, like how brisket can sometimes be dry, but more so dried out. Like it had been sliced thinly and sitting out for a while.The ambiance and service was good. No complaints there. Overall, we did have a nice time. I simply didn't care for what I ordered.Would I go back? Possibly. This was a dinner during a work related trip. I am certain that I'll be back in the area so stopping in again isn't completely out of the question. However, I may look around to see what else is in the vicinity."

Ming Toy Restaurant & Carry Out

★★★★☆ 3.7 (131) • $

"One of Waukegans tried and true Chinese restaurants. Don't let the looks deceive you. Great fried rice and egg-rolls. Cash only"

Roost 59

★★★★☆ 4.1 (102) • $

"YUM! This place delicious shakes and cheese fries too. I enjoy my time each time I get food here, never disappointed. The menu is full of tonssss of items. I will be back to try out the chicken soon. Great service, super quick and efficient. Quick service typical inside, they have some old video games so that is fun to play while waiting. They have seating inside and outside. Overall great place for a quick meal."

The Saucy Swine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (92) • $$

"Wow. I'm blown away by this place. After a long long week and not wanting to cook, you need a no-frills place where you can kick off your shoes, not be faced with stares or obnoxious customers... You just want to eat and drink and be merry with good company. Speaking of the food, the meat tastes fresh; Best pork rinds ever; Typically do not like sauces and add-ons but these housemade ones are great (my top three ranked in the photo). Since you order food at the bar (which is not a plus for me but I can see why this business runs/has to run this way) and we had many questions for our first time, we appreciate the bartender's patience--and simply having style and knowing how to serve customers. Afterwards, I was craving something sweet--maybe a light, acid-kind of dessert to cut through all the meat and drinks? like a moussy chocolate or something citrusy? I didn't see a sweet-tooth menu but this place is a def def return. Can't wait to try out the other menu items."

Heaven's Table BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (81)

"If you need convincing that this place is good, you need do no more than step in the door and enjoy the delicious smells! The pulled pork, brisket, chicken, and everything we've had is wonderful! The seasoning on the brisket might be the best I've had anywhere. I highly recommend going early to avoid them running out of items you were dreaming of!"

Hillery's Bar-BQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (129) • $

"Good lawd I love this place! Have to stop in every time I'm in town. Always have ordered the tips. So smokey and delicious! Love the spicy sauce. Fries are fantastic. And the white bread to sop is my favorite way to end the meal. Have been getting the tips here for as long as I can remember."

Just Smokin' Barbecue

★★★★★ 4.9 (60)

"I called ahead to confirm they were open. All good.Parking was at the front door. The Food was delicious. 5/5 I love a soft bun on my brisket sandwich. This was a nice bun. The meat was tasty. Tried a couple sauces. All very good compliments to the meat. Service was quick and friendly/ helpful explaining the sauces. 5/5Ambiance was chill. Which is what I needed tonight. A few groups came in and they kept the volume down to a good level.Overall 5/5. I recommend and I will return."

Red Rock Saloon

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (164) • $$

"Had family night out to celebrate my cousins 21st birthday. Despite crummy weather the place was still pretty packed and the crowd was pretty welcoming.The mechanical bull is obviously a main attraction here which was on my bucket list. I will say, a lot harder than I expected. $5 buys you 2 tries (most people averaged about 30 seconds) which I thought was a bit pricey... but worth it for the videos and memories we got out of it.Didn't get a chance to try any food, but the drinks were definitely on the weak side. Cleanliness was a little subpar as well, but again - we got what we expected out of the visit."

Silver Spur Texas Smokehouse BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (119) • $$

"Had dinner with my book club. We were able to have the back room, which was perfect for us. There are many options to choose from in the menu. I had cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. I enjoyed my meal. The service was great and we will be back again"

Ashleys Bar-B-Que

★★★★☆ 3.6 (82) • $$

"This is your typical place here if you walk past you may have thoughts about wanting to go in and order. But please do, or call in your order, you will not be disappointed when you receive your food.I had an order of shoulder and an order of rib tips, with mac and cheese, and greens. Everything was just delicious and I ended up having extras or a snack the next day."

Pop's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $

"Great customer service. This goes to show depending on what part of the country you are from or how you personally either cook or like your bbq...depend on how enjoy or rate food. The food was good. I like my sauce spicy and my ribs with a little bite but not tough. Potato salad is also difficult... I don't care for a sweet tasting potato salad nor do I like pickle relish in my potato salad. I am obviously a little weird because this truck cranks out the bbq and ppl are willing to wait in line no matter the weather. I will go back and try more meats and sides. Always willing to support locally owned businesses! The smells alone are worth $$"

The BBQ Pit

★★★★☆ 3.6 (77) • $$

"I never even knew this place existed! The BBQ Pit is tucked in a small strip mall in downtown Highland Park behind Walgreens. I swear if you don't know this place is here, someone else has to tell you and then you find out how good is it.I had the barbecue meatloaf and the Greek potatoes (a baked potato cut into quarters and all oiled with with lemon and herbs). My dinner came with a delicious chopped Greek salad (nice small bite size lettuce pieces) with lots of tomatoes, feta cheese, and kalamata olives. Yum! My boyfriend has a strip steak with Greek potatoes. He was happy!Though a entree here runs $25-33-ish, it's pricey, but very good, and nice to support a local business. A nice "date night" place. I will definitely come back here!"

Conway's Smokin' Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (49) • $

"I love dark bars. Any bar you can walk into at 3pm and it seems like it's night out, I'm a fan. Better yet, there's a huge rounded bar in the center, with regulars, bartenders who've worked there for years, cheap drinks, and bar food-- that's as good as it gets. So yeah I'm dropping the 5 star for little dark divey gem. I saw some other reviews of this as more of a restaurant first, but it seemed to me like a bar first, with food options. First thing to note- cash only! Like many places we found in Milwaukee, no cards. The drinks, insanely reasonable drink prices especially if you catch the M-F happy hour (4-7) with $2.50 wells & domestic bottles. There's were other deals on different days, like a ladies night and weekend specials, but I didn't catch them since we were there on a Friday happy hour. The food, a kitchen in the back that's putting out some of the best Americans-greasy-spoon-bar food. We ordered the BBQ meatloaf sammie with potato salad and a grilled cheese with fries. The BBQ meatloaf was like a homemade mcrib but better - a thick slice of meatloaf, covered in bbq sauce. The grilled cheese was just your basic no-frills grilled cheese, but also amazing. No fancy cheese, just yellow American on buttery white bread perfection. The staff were also great. We rolled up with lots and lots of us for a pre-show meetup and the bartenders didn't miss a beat. They were all super nice and hustled to get everyone all their drinks."

Pizza N Curry

★★★★★ 4.5 (48)

"LOVE!This is my go-to, when I am too lazy too cook, when it's girls night, when I'm happy, when I'm sad... anytime is the right time for Pizza N Curry!My favorite has to be the Tandoori Chicken pizza with spinach and paneer. I love the chewy yet crisp crust, and it's just a beautiful combination of ingredients! I also like the Chicken Tikka Masala pizza, but it's just not as amazing as the Tandoori.The vegetable samosas are also incredible! I love the dipping sauce that it comes with (a cilantro mint, I believe). Vegetable is better than the chicken, hands down.Masala fries - YES. Kanye West once tweeted, "French fries are the devil." I firmly believe he may have been talking about these masala fries.Chicken biryani is also good - it is a very large portion but was not as much chicken as I would have expected.Last time I ordered the BBQ combo platter, which was a sampler of their different meats. I definitely had some favorites but I honestly am not sure what was which. For $25, it was quite pricey but a good opportunity to try different items.Always great service and order has always been fresh, hot, and accurate. I cannot recommend the Tandoori Chicken Pizza enough!!"

BBQ’d Productions Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55) • $$

"Original Smokehouse Burger was absolutely delicious as were the fries and loaded Mac and cheese!Chicken Tender dinner has HUGE portions and the fries and tots were on point.Server was very attentive and polite.Would definitely recommend!"

Gateway Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (78) • $

"If you're looking for a great family restaurant - this is it! Expansive menu, larger than life portions and great dinner specials that usually include soup or salad, and dessert. Excellent homemade pies, and the BEST soup in Kenosha. When we are sick my husband goes to buy us a quart or two - an amazing deal with fresh baked bread. Large senior following so you know the food is good and affordable. It's a family favorite."

Whisky D's

★★★★★ 4.6 (36) • $$

"This has been a favorite place in Two Rivers for years now. Very cool bar on the banks of the West Twin River. There is outdoor seating with nice scenery.I usually go here alone. Have a couple of beers and some very well done onion rings. The bartender is a really nice guy. Makes you feel welcome. One of the few places where they still play bar dice.Good seating, either at the bar or well spaced tables. You aren't crowded. Friendly patrons abound.The menu has a lot of options to please most diners.Lately we have gone here for the Friday fish fry. While there are several options to what kind of fish you want, we usually pick the lake perch diner because it is so very good. I suspect they get their perch from Susie Q's. The perch dinner comes with rye bread, potatoes and some very unique and tasty cole slaw. With 2 PBR's apiece and our dinners our bill was just over $40.Bottom line, this is a pleasant, friendly Wisconsin tavern that serves really good food. If you can find it, check it out. You,too, could have a new favorite in Trivers."

Hong Kong Station

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (62) • $$

"When we walked in last night, we were lucky to grab the last open table. The setup is a little confusing for the first time diner. We received 4 sheets of the menu-each sheet having different items for you to choose from (for instance, there is a sheet to build your own soup bowl). Simply mark what you want and give it to the waiter/waitress when they return. There is ALOT on the menu so choosing something can be a daunting task. As many of the tables were filled with soup bowls, my girlfriend opted for that as I went with the Beef Chow Fun and a pork bun. For the soup bowls, you have the choice over the type of noodle, the type of broth, and then what protein or other yummy thing you want added to it. She opted for the pork bone broth as a base with udon noodles and beef. The broth was absolutely excellent and was the perfect solution to a cold and rainy night. The rest of the ingredients were solid but I feel the broth (as it should) stole the show. With mine, I can freely admit that I am not a Beef Chow Fun expert but thought it was very good. The beef was sliced thin and tender and while the noodles were oily, I was not surprised as they are stir fried. I summed it up to my girlfriend as "cantonese comfort food". The pork bun was ok as the pork filling inside (although tasty) was only lukewarm.I liked the feel inside the restaurant. It won't win any awards for decorating as the walls were covered with vintage and randoms pictures and posters. It's small and can be cramped but I think that adds to it's charm. I definitely will add this to my regular rotation of restaurants that I frequent."

Casual Joe's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (54) • $$

"The owner makes this place enjoyable! When I was in college, he would always volunteer to host our fraternity events and loved the energy we brought to Casual Joe's. The food here is awesome, we always got catered the barbecue brisket and sides. They have a front area to sit and then a huge back area for events. This is exactly how you would want your small town local business to be run!"

Barbecue Co. Grill & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.1 (37) • $

"Operating as neighbors to former US Open golf course, Erin Hills, Barbecue Co. exceeded every expectation. From friendly staff to free tastings of their phenomenal Sweet Apple Pie Baked Beans, service was exceptional. The Adobo Chicken sandwich was marinated to perfection and was complimented perfectly with an employees recommendation of the Chipotle Bacon Mac. Don't be afraid to drive out of your comfort zone to try this restaurant, as it will hook you for many return visits!"

Shaevitz Uptown Bbq

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (32) • $$

"Food is delicious and affordable. The service is also very friendly. It is right next to a kosher market where people can buy meat and their soups. Their chili is the biggest hit. Ken's Diner is my favorite kosher place in the area, but this is a not too far second."

Molo Asian BBQ and Hotpot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (22)

"Immersed in the lively ambiance of the Korean barbecue joint tonight! The sizzle of the grill, laughter all around, and vibrant music creating the perfect atmosphere. A true feast for the senses! #KoreanBBQ #VibrantAmbianceThe service was amazing! Everyone was super helpful and friendly!"

Southbound Saloon & Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (23) • $$

"Omg, so I went here after a photoshoot with the cast and crew, we were starving and heard great things about the wings so we swung by. It wasn't too busy, and kind of a hole in the wall/ local joint so we weren't sure. But people insisted these were the best. One if the fryers wasn't working, so while we waited for our our wings to come out we tried their soups. Homemade, and a meal in it's self. We tried the chili, French onion, and meatball mushroom. They were all very good! But the wings were the best! We tried a few kids, and couldn't decide which was the best! I did the blazin ' buffalo, and I would definately go back! Oh and the beer selection is pretty good!"