There are two different kinds of barbecue lovers. The first kind loves their meat sweet and covered in sauce with a punch of flavor in the first bite. The second enjoys their meat dry rubbed and filled with that savory flavor that the smoker naturally imparts to the meat. 

So which kind of barbecue lover are you? I consider myself the second kind because I love the flavor that the smoke gives the raw meat. But either way, it’s important to know where you can find the best barbecue in the Gainesville area. So, we’ve slathered a succulent list of Gainesville’s best BBQ restaurants here for you! 

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MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que
4.7  5 Rating (1)
12 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601
From scratch BBQ and southern cuisine restaurant with lots whiskey
Adam's Rib Co.
Restaurant
1515 SW 13th St, Gainesville FL, 32608
Online menus, items, descriptions and prices for Adam's Rib Co - South - Restaurant - Gainesville, FL 32608...
David's Real Pit BBQ
4.6  5 Rating (1)
5121 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32606
Serving Gainesville's finest BBQ since 1988! We appreciate the support and look forward to serving you for another 20 years!!
Sonny's BBQ
Restaurant
1500 East Highway 50, Clermont FL, 34711
From slow-smoked favorites like pulled pork, ribs, brisket and more, to homemade sauces and service that defines Southern hospitality, Sonny’s is Southern...
Beque Holic
Restaurant $
3812 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL, 32607
We, Beque Holic, are a Premium Korea Table BBQ. Also, BQ only carries high quality food ingredients, and we gurantee that we use the highest quality meat...
4 Rivers Smokehouse | Gainesville
Restaurant $$
3262 Southwest 35th Boulevard, Gainesville FL, 32608
Originally founded in Winter Park, FL in 2009, 4 Rivers Smokehouse has opened numerous locations but still remains the same family-owned business specializing...
Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q
Restaurant
Northwest 23rd Avenue, Gainesville FL, 32609
Small BBQ Joint in Gainesville that the locals adore!
Top Hog
5.0  5 Rating (1)
West Newberry Road, Newberry FL, 32669
Barbecue restaurant featuring slow smoked BBQ, homemade sides, and a lot of gluten free options.