2024 Best Barbecue Restaurants Outside the Perimeter in Atlanta Area

The Best BBQ Joints in Atlanta OTP

The meaning of the term "barbecue" changes from one part of the country to another. From Texas to Kansas City and across the Southeast, barbecue means well-seasoned meat cooked "low and slow" over wood until it develops a pink "smoke ring." Memphis barbecue is especially known for its rubs. Texas prefers beef for barbecue, and pork is the basis of barbecue in the Southeast. Sauces and sides vary widely, too.

Whatever your pleasure, try one of GAYOT's Best Barbecue Restaurants Atlanta (Outside the Perimeter), presented in alphabetical order.

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Big Shanty Smokehouse
QB
Kennesaw barbecue joint offering fine smoked ribs and pulled pork, and daily specials like smoked duck. See More
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Blind Pig BBQ
QB
Blind Pig’s 'cue justifies the drive to Jackson from anywhere in Atlanta. See More
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Bub-Ba-Q
QB
Bub-Ba-Q takes championship 'cue seriously. See More
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'Cue Barbecue
13/20
By making many of the menu’s embellishments in-house, ’Cue raises the bar on barbecue restaurants. See More
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Grand Champion BBQ
13/20
Experienced hands craft 'cue and sides in Roswell. See More
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Honey Pig
12/20
Starring Korean barbecue, Honey Pig is a cultural and culinary experience. See More
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Moonie's Texas Barbecue
QB
Texas-style barbecue means brisket, and Moonie's has plenty of it. See More
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Praise the Lard BBQ
QB
Classic 'cue and well-executed sides make a trip out of town to this Buford spot worthwhile. See More
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Sam's BBQ-1
QB
An all-around classic, Sam Huff's barbecue outpost is the place for baby-backs. See More
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Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ
13/20
Smokejack purveys the many forms of barbecue --- from Kansas City style to Memphis and Carolina style. See More
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