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Roadfood restaurants aren't only about good food. They are places with memorable personality: diners, town cafes, BBQs, street carts, even some deluxe dining rooms.

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Ace Biscuit & Barbecue

Ace of Charlottesville, Virginia, makes everything from scratch, extraordinarily well. Not just biscuits and BBQ; also pancakes, waffles & fried chicken.
Charlottesville, VA

Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue

A pig on the roof, a pile of hickory logs out back, and a man named Bubba preparing BBQ: Andy Nelson's is the real deal in Cockeysville, Maryland.

Archibald’s Bar-B-Q

The BBQ menu at Archibald's consists of nothing more than ribs and a pork sandwich. Ribs are long & meaty with smoky flavor and just the right amount of chew.

Arnold’s Country Kitchen

Arnold's is one of the best restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee, for a meat and 3 meal, from fried chicken and veggies to chocolate pie and banana pudding.
Nashville, TN

Bailey’s Smokehouse

True BBQ in New York. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chorizo sausage are slow-smoked to a point of extreme succulence. Of side dishes, the best is corn souffle.

Barbecue Kitchen

Barbecue Kitchen serves excellent BBQ, but its glory is Southern-style vegetables. It's a humble gem just minutes from the Atlanta airport.
Atlanta, GA

Bear Creek Open Pit BBQ

Callaway, Maryland. Bear Creek's big open pit is the source of tender pork sold either hand-pulled into shreds or sliced into pieces soft as velvet.

Bendi’s Diner

Good small town dining! Bendi's serves a fine pork barbecue sandwich with optional slaw. Also on the menu is the unusual buffalo fish ribs.

Big Bad Wolf BBQ

A BBQ truck that parks along Rt. 25 in London, Kentucky, from March to October, Big Bad Wolf offers fantastic ribs, pork, chicken, even praiseworthy catfish.

Big Boy’s Smokehouse

One of the best BBQs in South Carolina, Big Boy's is a casual restaurant serving ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey wings, even first-rate beef brisket.

Big Fatty’s BBQ

Quality southern BBQ in White River Junction, Vermont, includes pulled pork & burnt ends with good spicy sauce plus house-smoked bacon with caramelized onions.
Hartford, VT

Big W’s Roadside Bar-B-Q

Big W's casual roadside New York BBQ offers a round-the-nation taste of excellent smoked meats, including expertly made side dishes. * CLOSED *

Blue Canoe Cafe

Located in a grand old Main Street bank building, the Blue Canoe is a cheerful town cafe with good coffee an' pastries and locally-sourced meats & veggies.
Ridge Spring, SC

Blue Door Smokehouse

BBQ, smoked each day and served on butcher-papered trays, includes pulled pork, smoked sausage, beef brisket, ribs, and chicken.

Blue Ribbon BBQ

Blue Ribbon serves the absolute best BBQ we’ve enjoyed in New England. Pulled pork and ribs are a must, all accented by homemade sauces and hearty sides.

Bogey’s Bar & Grill

At family-run Bogey's Bar & Grill in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, the crisp basa fish sandwich is worth ordering every day of the week.

Boss Hogg’s BBQ

Family-friendly, comfortable, colorful BBQ just outside Pigeon Forge, Boss Hogg's serves great pork, brisket, chicken and all the right side dishes.

Brick Pit

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** Mobile, Alabama. Brick Pit pork shoulder cooks for thirty hours; ribs for twelve. The result is butter-tender meat and one of the South's best BBQs!
Mobile, AL

Buckwheat’s BBQ

Buckwheat's pitmaster is a formidable player in BBQ competitions. Authentic smoke-cooked fare at his restaurant in Aiken, South Carolina, reflects that talent.
Aiken, SC

Carolina BBQ

A family-run restaurant since 1969, Carolina BBQ is a traditional all-you-can-eat pig pickin: smoky pulled pork plus a constellation of side dishes around it.

Chef Eddie’s

Chef Eddie's is a superb soul-food destination in Orlando, serving three meals a day and great feasts for after church on Sunday.
Orlando, FL

Clem’s Wood-Fired BBQ

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** Located by the side of Route 322, seven miles northwest of State College, the trailer, carport, and collection of tents that comprise Clem’s are the setting for succulent baby back ribs, whole barbecued chickens, and pulled pork.

Corky’s

Corky's, a mid-South BBQ chain, offers ribs both wet (bathed in sauce) and dry (crusted with spice). Also on the menu: tamales, BBQ pizza, beef & chicken.

Country’s Barbecue

The first, original Country's serves BBQ with Brunswick stew, sweet potato souffle, and black-eyed peas. The pie list includes coconut cream, lemon, and goober.
Columbus, GA

Craig’s

Even Craig's mild sauce packs pleasant punch; hot is diabolical. This is superior Arkansas BBQ, stuffed into a bun with cool coleslaw -- a sensational balance.
De Valls Bluff, AR

Danna’s Bar-B-Que & Burger Shop

Danna's is a big, happy purveyor of hand-pattied burgers and long-smoked meats including ribs, pork, brisket, sausage & chicken.
Branson, MO

Dennis BBQ | “Where the Good Food Is” | Augusta GA

An out-of-the-way Augusta BBQ where most business is take-out, Dennis' motto is: If you want good food, then come to where the good food is.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Billed as a "Genuine Honkey Tonk Rib Joint", New York's Dinosaur offers Americana in the form of BBQ and blues music. Don't forget Syracuse-style salt potatoes.
New York, NY

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur BBQ began in Syracuse and has multiplied. The food that made it a hit seems every bit as good in the offshoots, including this one in Rochester.
Rochester, NY

Dinosaur Bar-b-que

Heralded as a "Genuine Honkey Tonk Rib Joint," the original Dinosaur of Syracuse, New York is a savory sampler of Americana: BBQ and Blues music.
Syracuse, NY

Dixie Barbeque Co.

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** Here is an eatery where you really, truly can have it your way. To complement sliced pork, pulled pork, inside white meat, outside dark meat, pork ribs, or sliced beef, or smoked chicken, your waitress will present you with a choice of sauces: East Tennessee Red, North Carolina Vinegar, Devil’s Dew, South Carolina Gold, Alabama White, Texas/Oklahoma Style, Richard Petty brand, Maurice’s Gourmet Sauce, and Sauce from Hell.

Dukes

Dukes is an Aiken, South Carolina all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet, featuring pulled pork plus terrific fried chicken and a couple dozen exemplary side dishes.
Aiken, SC

Fat Boy’s Bar B Que Ranch

Fat Boy's is a big, welcoming rural-themed BBQ parlor serving authentic smoke-cooked meals, as well as Alabama Camp stew, fried pies, and peach cobbler.

Fat Man’s Cafe

An Augusta favorite now located in a repurposed industrial complex, Fat Man's offers fine Dixie vegetables along with masterful fried chicken or pot roast.
Augusta, GA

Fat Racks BBQ

All the meat at Fat Racks BBQ is smoked in the back of a bright red food truck. It’s so flavorful, you won’t want sauce.
Cody, WY

Feed

Feed of Humboldt Park in Chicago serves country comfort food: WondeRoast rotisserie chicken, velvety pulled pork, Dixie vegetables, banana pudding.
Chicago, IL

Galax Smokehouse

A big, family-friendly BBQ, Virginia's Galax Smokehouse is known for delicious pork ribs and beef brisket as well as for secret-ingredient banana pudding.

Gene’s Barbeque

Gene's rib plate and pork sandwiches come dressed with a thick, faintly sweet sauce. A convenient BBQ stop along I-40 midway between Memphis & Little Rock.

Germantown Commissary

Offering decorator-rustic surroundings in an upscale Memphis neighborhood, Germantown Commissary serves some of the city's best ribs and pulled pork.

Hannah’s Bar-B-Q

Hannah’s serves Eastern North Carolina style BBQ, finely hacked into something almost like a hash, along with hushpuppies and cole slaw.

Henry’s Smokehouse

Cooked low and slow over hickory smoke, Henry's pulled pork and ribs are Dixie delights served with dandy sides -- especially a (very) sweet potato casserole.
Greenville, SC

Hitz BBQ

At a highway exit in Berea, Kentucky, Hitz doesn't look like a first-rate BBQ joint, but it is. Meats are expertly smoke-cooked; side dishes are extraordinary.

House of Bones

A BBQ parlor that cooks beef, pork, and chicken the slow, smoky way, House of Bones also makes good fried chicken, wings, po boy sandwiches, burgers and salads.

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse

Authentic, old-style BBQ slow-smoked for hours over native hardwood coals makes Hubba Hubba a foodie destination in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills.
Flat Rock, NC

Iron Grate BBQ

Iron Grate BBQ’s Milwaukee rib is both rib and pork belly: a fatty, melt-in-your mouth experience that should put this spot high on your Wisconsin hit list.
Milwaukee, WI

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner

Jones has a sign in the parking lot that says open since 1964, but owner James Jones told us goes back 150 years. Superb Arkansas BBQ!

Juniper Ridge Saloon

Juniper Ridge Saloon is a quick border run from the semi-dry state of Utah, serving fresh bar food as well as fine adult libations.

Killen’s | True Texas BBQ | South of Houston

Fall-off-the-bone ribs and sweet-and-juicy pulled pork draw hungry diners from near and far to Killen’s for true Texas BBQ.

Kingsman Que & Brew

Outstanding burgers, smoke-cooked meats, and a menu of eats that go well with beer ... ** CLOSED **
Lexington, SC

Kuma’s Corner

Kuma’s Corner is a special place: heavy metal music, elaborate beer selection and, most importantly, some of the best tasting and most creative burgers known to man. A melting pot of hardcore rockers and demanding foodies, Kuma’s always has a crowd; if you don’t time your visit well, expect to wait at least an hour. … Continue reading Kuma’s Corner
Chicago, IL

La Barbecue

People of Austin, Texas, line up to eat La Barbecue, where smoke-pit specialties include pulled pork as well as brisket.
Austin, TX

La Casa Latina | Taste of Puerto Rico in Augusta, GA

La Casa Latina is a charming Augusta strip-mall storefront restaurant & grocery that offers a taste of Puerto Rico and other Latin-American favorites.
Augusta, GA

Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot

One of Alabama's best BBQ parlors, Lannie's is a 70+ year-old restaurant serving succulent smoke-cooked pulled pork and ribs as well as big hamburgers.

Leatha’s Bar-B-Que Inn

As good as the BBQ is at Leatha's in Hattiesburg, sides are better: crisp coleslaw and spectacular potato salad made with large hunks of skin-on potato.

Little Miss BBQ | Southwest BBQ At Its Best | Phoenix, Arizona

Southwest BBQ at its best – one of the best BBQs anywhere – Little Miss makes brisket, pork and beans that belong on all foodies' bucket list.
Phoenix, AZ

Lunch Supper | Memorable Meals | A Richmond, Virginia Best

Lunch & Supper's three memorable meals a day offer inventively crafted food and drinks and herbs & veggies from the garden.
Richmond, VA

M&M Catering

M&M is a take-out only Knoxville BBQ with four-star pulled pork, ribs, brisket, etc., outstanding side dishes, and a choice of 5 brilliant sauces.
Knoxville, TN

McClard’s Bar-B-Q

A destination for BBQ fans from Arkansas and beyond. McClard's signature rib and fry plate is a rack of meaty bones smothered by superb French fries.
Hot Springs, AR

Miami Smokers

Miami Smokers' artisan smoke-cooked BBQ is classic fare with a modern edge. The restaurant is a serious venture, but a fun place with urban-hip vibe.
Miami, FL

Midway BBQ

A Carolina BBQ meat-&-three restaurant specializing in old-fashioned hash and chicken stew, Midway is a best-bet for all seeking rare, authentic American fare.

Nick’s Kitchen | Indiana Tenderloins and Sugar Cream Pie

Nick's breaded pork tenderloins and sugar cream pie are Midwest bests. Everything in this town cafe is great, including the dreamy apple dumpling.

Old South Bar-B-Q

Old South BBQ in Smyrna, Georgia, is known for smoke-cooked pork, beef, chicken and ribs, as well as for an amazing barbecue salad.

Pappy’s Smokehouse

St. Louis' hugely popular BBQ with a checked-tablecloth rustic theme, Pappy's serves a full array of smoke-cooked ribs, pork, beef and classic side dishes.
St. Louis, MO

Pecan Lodge

In the heart of Dallas' Deep Ellum, Pecan Lodge uses a unique combination of Texas and North Carolina styles to smoke brisket.
Dallas, TX

Peg Leg Porker

In Nashville's Gulch area, Peg Leg Porker’s dry-rubbed BBQ ribs are tender, juicy & flavorful enough to stand on their own. But the excellent sauce is irresistible.
Nashville, TN

Pig Feathers BBQ

Pig Feathers makes damn good BBQ! The selection is focused: baby backs and pulled pork, supplemented by smoked prime rib on the weekends.

Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Porto's is a bakery, a cafe and a California institution, known for fried filled potato balls and guava cheese pastries ... and so much more.
Glendale, CA

Pot Smoker BBQ

Pork butts, ribs, chicken, and brisket are featured smoke-cooked meats, along with traditional sides in this Aiken locals' favorite BBQ

Red Shed Diner & Produce

A colorful, welcoming roadside restaurant & produce stand, Graniteville's Red Shed serves hearty cafe meals and blue ribbon pies & cakes. * CLOSED *
Graniteville, SC

Ridgewood Barbecue

Bluff City, Tennessee. Ridgewood’s BBQ is as good as it gets, sopped with tangy, dark-red, smoky sauce & accompanied by terrific dark-gold French fries.

Rikard’s Roadside Barbecue | South Carolina Midlands BBQ

Expertly crafted South Carolina BBQ by the side of the road makes Rikard's a colorful Roadfood destination.
Ridge Spring, SC

Saw’s BBQ

Cultivated juke-joint ambience and well-prepared BBQ fulfill Saw's intention of being an "upscale dive" in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

Scott’s Barbecue

Halfway between Memphis and Nashville, Scott's Barbeque is a whole-hog barbecue parlor that serves superb slow-smoked pork with homemade fried pies for dessert.

Sgt. White’s Diner

A humble restaurant near Paris Island, Sgt. White's offers excellent BBQ along with such fine sides as mac 'n' cheese, smothered cabbage, and cornbread.

Slows BBQ

A full-menu BBQ parlor in the heart of Detroit, Slow's signature is the Triple Threat: applewood smoked bacon, pulled pork, and ham stacked high and mighty.
Detroit, MI

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Que | On the Kentucky BBQ Trail

Monroe County-style barbecue means pork shoulder, sliced and dipped in hot sauce, at Bowling Green's Smokey Pig -- a memorable stop on Kentucky's BBQ trail.

Smokin Guns BBQ

In a land of excellent BBQ, Smokin Guns' meticulous, from-scratch, smoke-cooked pork, beef & chicken are some of the best. *** CLOSED ***
Aiken, SC

Smoque

Smoque's devoted clientele come to eat scrupulously created replicas of barbecue from around the United States: St. Louis ribs, Chicago baby backs, Texas sausage, southern-style pulled pork, and even, on occasion, smoked salmon.
Chicago, IL

Snow White Grill

Snow White Grill is an 11-stool hamburger restaurant in Winchester, Virginia, serving mini-burgers with fried onions along with thick milkshakes.

Sonny Bryan’s

Sonny Bryan’s of Dallas is a Texas BBQ shrine, its specialty hickory-smoked brisket so moist and tender that it falls apart when you pick up a slice.
Dallas, TX

Soul Fire BBQ

***THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED*** Soul Fire is among the Boston's best BBQs. Fried mac & cheese appetizers are worth the trip and pulled pork seals the deal. Ribs are caveman-sized.
Boston, MA

South Street Smokehouse

Lafayette, Indiana: the South Street Smokehouse BBQ pulled pork sandwich is Memphis-worthy, served with slaw on top. Good ribs and side dishes, too.

Stacy’s Smoke Dem Bones Pit Stop BBQ

Stacy Phipps has the reputation as one of Phoenix's top BBQ pit masters; his restaurant serves big plates of smoky ribs and pulled pork.
Phoenix, AZ

Steve’s Pig & Ox Roast

Steve's beef is cooked through and piled high, tender and moist like pot roast. It can be sandwiched in Buffalo's unique kummelweck roll, but only on request.

Stewart’s Drive-In

Root beer delivers a perfect balance of spice, vanilla, carbonation, toastiness and sweetness at Stewart's Drive-In, which features eager car-hop service.

Stubby’s Hik-Ry Pit Bar-B-Que | An Arkansas BBQ Best

Stubby's of Hot Springs is an Arkansas BBQ best, serving pork, ham and beef. Side dishes of smoked pit potato and pot-o-beans are unequaled.
Hot Springs, AR

Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse

Sweet Lucy's offers pulled pork, chicken, brisket, chicken, wings, turkey and kielbasa. Sides are better than at many other area BBQs. Sauce is served warm.
Philadelphia, PA

Swett’s

Swett's is a Nashville restaurant serving traditional soul food including BBQ, fried chicken and good southern vegetables, plus, of course, pies and cobblers.
Nashville, TN

Vandy’s Bar-B-Q | Southeast Georgia BBQ Legend

Since 1929, elegant smoke-cooked pork has made Vandy's a southeast Georgia BBQ legend. Creamy mustard sauce that crowns pork is magnificent.
Statesboro, GA

Voss’ Bar-B-Q

At Voss the barbecue is sliced beef piled into a bun and topped with sauce. The sandwiches are mellow and enjoyable, and a real taste of upstate NY.

Walton Way Deli

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** A welcoming storefront restaurant in Augusta, Walton Way Deli offers a lunch-only menu of sandwiches, salads, and four from-scratch soups each day.
Augusta, GA

Whitney Restaurant and Bar

A handsome, hospitable downtown restaurant/bar serving upscale square meals and elegant cocktails, the Whitney is a charming date-night destination.
Aiken, SC

Woodruff’s Cafe & Pie Shop

At Woodruff's, you must finish your meal with pie. Coconut pie has a firm custard filling with lots of toasted coconut and an impossibly airy meringue.

Wright’s Dairy Rite

Staunton, Virginia: Wright's is a mid 20th century drive-in with car hops (and indoor seats, too), serving big, fully-dressed burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, and more.

Yellow Dog Eats

Yellow Dog Eats is an Orlando mecca for eclectic sandwiches, pulled pork, ribs and homemade desserts. Also a wine shop, this cheery bistro deserves many visits.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse

Masterfully prepared iconic regional dishes from all over America make Zingerman's Roadhouse a best bet in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor, MI

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