Summer is here and folks are prepping their grills to get smoking. But, here you are, a fan of barbecue but not a fan of standing over hot coals and wood chips. No worries, these local smokeries, and barbecue joints are ready for your grilled food needs.
Louisville and the surrounding area have no shortage of great places to get some grilled food. We wanted to help you get started with our top Barbecue picks. This list is not exhaustive. If you have suggestions of great grills that we should know about, please email us at leo@leoweekly.com
Ken-Tex BBQ
1163 Mount Eden Rd., Shelbyville
Ken-Tex BBQ in Shelbyville brings Texas barbeque and combines it with their personal Kentucky flair. They have an all-you-can-eat special for $24.95. Photo via Ken-Tex BBQHammerheads
921 Swan St.
This Germantown barbeque restaurant has a wide range of BBQ options, including staples like pork and chicken but also unique finds like duck, elk burgers and vegetarian meals. Photo via HammerheadsBootleg Bar-B-Q
9704 Old Bardstown Rd.
Bootleg Bar-B-Q says their food is “so good it oughta be illegal,” so make sure to try their hot & sticky wings and see for yourself. Photo via Bootleg Bar-B-QGarrison BBQ
1121 Bardstown Rd.
Garrison BBQ is great for barbeque, but has loaded spuds, fish, and burgers too. Photo via Garrison BBQBoo Boo Smoke Shack
Food truck
Another local food truck, Boo Boo Smoke Shack is a great choice for barbeque. Photo via Boo Boo Smoke ShackBooty’s
822 State St., New Albany
Booty’s barbeque is a New Albany staple. Make sure to try their new Dill Chicken Salad Sandwich. Photo via Booty’sCeltic Pig
Food Truck
This food truck takes inspiration from Celtic ancestry and puts a twist on regular barbeque for a great new take. Photo via Celtic PigFABD Smokehouse
3204 Frankfort Ave.
They say you can smell their barbecue down Frankfort Avenue, and we don’t doubt it. Check out FABD Smokehouse for a wide selection and a good time. Photo via FABD SmokehouseFDKY BBQ
9606 Taylorsville Rd.
FDKY BBQ has three signature sauces and what they call “the best sides around.” Photo via FDKY BBQFeast BBQ
909 E Market St. Suite 100 & 10318 Taylorsville Rd.
With two locations in NuLu and Jeffersontown, Feast has great barbeque and even has Ale-8 Bourbon slushies. Photo via Feast BBQGore’s SmokeOut BBQ
516B S 18th St.
What started as a food truck now has a two-year residency in the West End. Go grab some barbeque and support to new home of Gore’s SmokeOut BBQ. Photo via Gore’s SmokeOut BBQHoly Smokes BBQ
7508 Preston Highway
The signature brown sugar wings are a can’t miss from this local barbeque joint. They cater, too!Photo via Holy Smokes BBQJucy’s Smokehouse
7626 Old LaGrange Rd., Peewee Valley
This Peewee Valley staple has daily specials like their Sunday meatloaf and plenty to choose from for dinner. Photo via Jucy’s SmokehouseMark’s Feed Store
1514 Bardstown Rd. (Multiple locations)
Coined as “Louisville’s neighborhood barbeque joint,” Mark’s Feed Store has tons of options for lunch, dinner and even dessert. Photo via Mark’s Feed StoreMomma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ
102 Bauer Ave. & 119 S Hurstbourne Parkway
Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ has an extensive menu with lots of meat options, like pulled pork, meatloaf, smoked sausage and more. Photo via Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQNoche Mexican BBQ
1838 Bardstown Rd. Suite 100
Noche Mexican BBQ combined Mexican cuisine with barbeque to create a new kind of experience. They also offer yoga and brunch, which is a win-win situation. Photo via Noche Mexican BBQPorkland BBQ
Catering and online orders
Located Portland, Porkland BBQ offers catering and takeout orders, and a fish fry every Friday for the community. Photo via Porkland BBQRiver Road BBQ
3017 River Rd.
Don’t miss out on River Road’s great menu with sandwiches, tacos, ribs and sampler plates.Photo via River Road BBQShack In The Back BBQ
10706 W Manslick Rd.
Shack In The Back BBQ has great starters, entrees, dessert, homemade sauces and an extensive drink menu. Make sure to try the Hump, a big plate of nachos with your choice of smoked meat or bacon and their signature White Lightin’ sauce. Photo via Shack In The Back BBQThe Smokery
2354 Frankfort Ave.
This bar and grill has awesome daily specials to go with an already great menu. Photo via The SmokeryLouisville Smokers BBQ
1500 W. Oak St.
“Get Tipmotized” is their tagline. Rib Tips are their specialty. Photo via Louisville Smokers BBQYou asked for it. We added it.Four Pegs
Food truck
Four Pegs is smoking all the time. For special events and on your average day, you can be guaranteed to get exactly what you need in the world of BBQ at Four Pegs. Photo via Four Pegs
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