Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Gainesville, Georgia area by diners

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#12. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 2.9/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 895 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 2.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4005 Winder Hwy Ste 160 Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Shane's Rib Shack

- Rating: 3.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5877 Spout Springs Road Ste D500 Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern - Gainesville

- Rating: 3.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#8. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1709 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Johnny's Barbeque

- Rating: 3.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 Cleveland Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Branch House Tavern

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5466 McEver Road Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Hickory Pig

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3605 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Sherry's Bait And Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2807 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Fishing, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Moonie's Texas Barbecue

- Rating: 4.2/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5545 Atlanta Hwy Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

#2. North Georgia BBQ & Oyster Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 117 Green St. Northeast Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#1. The Inked Pig

- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 893 Main St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.

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