There’s no denying that Alabama is home to some of the nation’s best restaurants. In fact, some of these restaurants serve the most delicious barbecue around. Listed below, we’ve mapped a road trip that’ll take you to seven of Alabama’s best barbecue restaurants. You’ll want to try them all!
Now, let’s get started:
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- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur
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google/Vince Chan Your first stop will be Big Bib Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur. Founded in 1925, this is one of the world’s oldest barbecue restaurants. In addition to being known for its delicious barbecue, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is also well known for its Original BBQ White Sauce. Click here for more information.
- Saw’s BBQ - Homewood
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google/Rich M Your next stop will be Saw’s BBQ in Homewood. This restaurant serves some of Alabama’s tastiest barbecue around, including pulled pork, smoked sausage, mouthwatering ribs, smoked chicken, and more. It’s a definite must-visit for anyone craving delicious barbecue. Click here for more information.
- Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q - Birmingham
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google/Drew Evans Following a short drive, you’ll arrive at Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Birmingham. Since opening for business in 1984, this award-winning restaurant has been serving some of Birmingham’s most delicious barbecue and homemade desserts. Miss Myra’s is also quite popular for its delicious sides, which are made fresh daily. Portions are large, so be sure to come hungry. Click here for more information.
- Archibalds - Northport
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google/Roy Baker Your next stop will be Archibalds in Northport. This tiny barbecue joint has been in business since 1961 and is famous for its ribs. In fact, people have been known to drive many miles for a sampling of them. They’re that delicious! Click here for more information.
- Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa
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google/Clint D After a short drive, you’ll arrive at the original Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Tuscaloosa. Since opening for business in 1958, this restaurant has become one of Alabama’s most iconic barbecue destinations. Dreamland Bar-B-Que is best known for its hickory-smoked ribs. Click here for more information.
- Brenda’s Bar-B-Que Pit - Montgomery
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google/Kimberly Holley You’ll then take a scenic drive to Brenda’s Bar-B-Que Pit in Montgomery. Ever since 1942, this tiny restaurant has been serving some of Montgomery’s finest barbecue. It’s best known for its ribs, which people have been known to drive many miles for. Click here for more information.
- Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot - Selma
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google/Drew Capone Your final stop will be Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma. This family owned and operated restaurant is a definite must-visit whenever you’re craving delicious barbecue. In addition to barbecue, Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot offers other types of food such as burgers, catfish, shrimp, etc. Click here for more information.
Have you ever eaten at any of these barbecue restaurants? If so, what did you think about them? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Click here for complete driving directions.
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que
google/Vince Chan
Your first stop will be Big Bib Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur. Founded in 1925, this is one of the world’s oldest barbecue restaurants. In addition to being known for its delicious barbecue, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is also well known for its Original BBQ White Sauce. Click here for more information.
tripadvisor/Suthien
google/Rich M
Your next stop will be Saw’s BBQ in Homewood. This restaurant serves some of Alabama’s tastiest barbecue around, including pulled pork, smoked sausage, mouthwatering ribs, smoked chicken, and more. It’s a definite must-visit for anyone craving delicious barbecue. Click here for more information.
tripadvisor/kilr0ywashere
google/Drew Evans
Following a short drive, you’ll arrive at Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Birmingham. Since opening for business in 1984, this award-winning restaurant has been serving some of Birmingham’s most delicious barbecue and homemade desserts. Miss Myra’s is also quite popular for its delicious sides, which are made fresh daily. Portions are large, so be sure to come hungry. Click here for more information.
google/Max Shores
google/Roy Baker
Your next stop will be Archibalds in Northport. This tiny barbecue joint has been in business since 1961 and is famous for its ribs. In fact, people have been known to drive many miles for a sampling of them. They’re that delicious! Click here for more information.
google/Clint D
After a short drive, you’ll arrive at the original Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Tuscaloosa. Since opening for business in 1958, this restaurant has become one of Alabama’s most iconic barbecue destinations. Dreamland Bar-B-Que is best known for its hickory-smoked ribs. Click here for more information.
google/Thad Fitzpatrick
google/Kimberly Holley
You’ll then take a scenic drive to Brenda’s Bar-B-Que Pit in Montgomery. Ever since 1942, this tiny restaurant has been serving some of Montgomery’s finest barbecue. It’s best known for its ribs, which people have been known to drive many miles for. Click here for more information.
google/Rhonda Gilliard
google/Drew Capone
Your final stop will be Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma. This family owned and operated restaurant is a definite must-visit whenever you’re craving delicious barbecue. In addition to barbecue, Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot offers other types of food such as burgers, catfish, shrimp, etc. Click here for more information.
For more information about Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Alabama BBQ Joint Is One Of The Best In America And You’ve Got To Try It.
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Address: Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USAAddress: 1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209, USAAddress: 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243, USAAddress: Archibald’s, 1211 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Northport, AL 35476, USAAddress: Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USAAddress: 1457 Mobile Rd, Montgomery, AL 36108, USAAddress: 2115 Minter Ave, Selma, AL 36703, USA
