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Alabama BBQ Trail

Finding great BBQ in Alabama along the famous BBQ trail is not just a series of pit stops, but a sensory expedition that takes you through the very soul of the state's culinary heritage. This trail meanders through small towns and bustling cities alike, with each BBQ joint offering a unique take on Alabama's beloved barbecue traditions. Some venues have been serving up their smoky specialties on a hot Alabama grill for over a century, passing down recipes and techniques from one generation to the next.

Ready to experience the tantalizing flavors of Alabama BBQ? Plan your culinary adventure and explore the diverse and delicious BBQ joints along the Alabama BBQ Trail.

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Find Alabama BBQ Trail Restaurants

Venture deep into the heart of Alabama and you'll find more than just southern hospitality—you'll discover a rich, smoky tradition that’s been perfected over generations. The Alabama BBQ Trail is a mouthwatering journey through our state's most iconic barbecue joints, where each stop tells a unique story of flavors, people, and history. From the tangy vinegar-based sauces of the north to the sweet and spicy molasses blends of the south, Alabama's barbecue is as diverse as its landscapes. Every hot Alabama grill has something unique to offer, whether you’re a BBQ fan or a newbie looking to season your taste buds. Traveling BBQ has never tasted better, so pick your starting point, strap on your seat belt, and get ready to experience the best BBQ in Alabama!

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205 North Rawls Ave
Enterprise, AL 36330
A family-owned and operated restaurant, Big Daddy's Barbecue is known for its real pit barbecue.

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2709 Moody Parkway
Moody, AL 35004
Bluegrass Barbeque, great food and atmosphere.

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5360 Hwy. 90 W.
Mobile, AL 36619
Barbecue pork, beef and chicken

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19891 County Road 10
Foley, AL 36535
Serving barbecue beef, pork, chicken and more on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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101 Bridge Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to ...

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337 Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
Our Valley Avenue bar-b-que location is located just off of Greensprings Highway on Valley Avenue. J...

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2494 Enterprise Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
The moon never sets on this hickory-smoked barbecue eatery with outposts around the state.

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1400 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35233
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470 Colonial Promenade Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
Our Alabaster bar-b-que location is just of 65 in the Colonial Promenade. Come in for lunch or dinne...

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3319 Memorial Parkway Southwest
Huntsville, AL 35801
At Gibson's Barbecue, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. All our me...

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103 Old Highway 231 North
Troy, AL 36081
BBQ restaurant in Troy, Alabama

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1908 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Known for pulled pork, cheese biscuits and homemade slaw, Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q has grown from one l...

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2250 Cobbs Ford Road
Prattville, AL 36066
Known for its slow-smoked meat, cheese biscuits and scratch-made sides, the restaurant consistently ...

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220 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, AL 35209
Known for its pulled pork, cheese biscuits and homemade slaw, the restaurant consistently receives a...

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11310 Memorial Parkway Southwest
Huntsville, AL 35803
LawLers prides itself in having "the most flavorful, highest quality pit barbecue in all of North Al...

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3103 West Main Street
Mobile, AL 36612
Barbecue restaurant in Mobile, Alabama

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3278 Cahaba Heights Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
Featuring barbecued chicken, beef, pork, ribs and sausage.

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25603 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

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445 Providence Main Street Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35806
Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

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2520 Rocky Ridge Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

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4672 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36608
Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

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1617 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Barbecue pork, beef, chicken and more.

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4080 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35634, USA
Florence, AL 35634
Alabama Food's 2014 "Quest for the Best BBQ" Champion. Dry-Rub Hickory Smoked BBQ Meats. Carryout o...

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305 Industrial Boulevard
Leesburg, AL 35983