The 10 Best BBQ Joints in South Dakota — 2026

We compared all 54 BBQ joints in South Dakota 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 · Holy Sm(oaks) Craft BBQRapid City

(605) 791-0394 Website View listing

#2 · Squealer's Smoke Shack Bar and GrillTea

(605) 679-7675 Website View listing

#3 · The Smoking MuleChamberlain BrisketRibsBBQ chicken

(605) 234-6853 Website View listing

#4 · Richie Z's BrickhousePierre

(605) 494-0414 Website View listing

#5 · Big J's Road HouseHarrisburg BrisketRibsPulled pork

(605) 767-8000 Website View listing

#6 · B&T's BBQBeresford BrisketRibs

(605) 957-5337 Website View listing

#7 · BBQ HEAVENSioux Falls

(605) 339-0775 Website View listing

#8 · Heck's Dakota Style BBQVermillion RibsPulled pork

(605) 359-3154 Website View listing

#9 · Backyard GrillBrookings

(605) 692-7427 Website View listing

#10 · Big Rig BBQSioux Falls Ribs

(605) 362-4227 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.