The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Massachusetts — 2026

We compared all 217 BBQ joints in Massachusetts on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Tex's Barbeque ExpressDedham RibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(781) 251-3330 Website View listing

#2 · Wicked n' Wood BBQ & Wood GrillEast Falmouth BrisketRibsPulled pork

(774) 763-6467 Website View listing

#3 · Zack's BBQSouth Deerfield

(413) 350-5926 Website View listing

#4 · North Village SmokehouseMillers Falls Smokehouse

(413) 422-1063 Website View listing

#5 · Sweet Cheeks QBoston

(617) 266-1300 Website View listing

#6 · Fletcher's BBQ Shop and SteakhouseLongmeadow BrisketRibs

(413) 384-2923 Website View listing

#7 · Wildwood BarbequeHadley

(413) 584-4227 Website View listing

#8 · 2 Jerks BBQ & MarketRaynham

(508) 386-2737 Website View listing

#9 · B.T.'s SmokehouseSturbridge Smokehouse

(508) 347-3188 Website View listing

#10 · BARK BBQPlymouth

(508) 720-2275 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.