Smoke Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

1. Smoke Shack

8.6
332 N Milwaukee St (at E St Paul Ave), Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Historic Third Ward · 105 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Chang: Love BBQ? You will LOVE the Smoke Shack! Must try items from the smoker: sausage, brisket, short ribs and baby backs. Save room for the bourbon praline cake & whiskey ice cream. Yum!

Rachel F.Rachel Federman: Rib combo is delicious. Bacon browned is great too, but make sure to get extra ice cream with it!

Josh B.Josh Breger: Brisket is fantastic! Sauce options are great. Overall wonderful experience. Will be back next time I'm in Milwaukee

Speed Queen Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

2. Speed Queen Bar-B-Q

8.2
1130 W Walnut St (N 12th St), Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews

Andy W.Andy Wright: My favorites are the ribs and beef. Try the family meal with mixed sauce.

Tráÿ T.Tráÿ Tôwñ: Their half & half, ribs & shoulder, mixed sauce is the bomb!

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey McAlister: Try the pulled BBQ chicken sandwich!

Iron Grate BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

3. Iron Grate BBQ

8.4
4177 S. Howell, Town of Lake, WI
BBQ Joint · 13 tips and reviews

Linn E.Linn Elliott: The brisket is terrific and the smoked tomato Mac n cheese is to die for

Carmen H.Carmen Holzman: Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Grits, & brisket!

Jerry J.Jerry Joseph: Milwaukee Ribs are a must! Put a little bit of Grandpa’s spice to bring out the flavor (not a lot - adds salt). Good large portions so if you’re not happily being rolled out, you’re doing it wrong.

Maxie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

4. Maxie's

9.1
6732 W Fairview Ave (at S 68th St), Milwaukee, WI
Southern Food Restaurant · Bluemound Heights · 116 tips and reviews

L P.L P: shrimp n grits, fried green tomatoes, bbq beef brisket, coconut n banana cream pie = all amazing!!!!

JenJen: So delicious! Fried green tomatoes, ribs, Mac n cheese, all delicious!

Brianna K.Brianna Konicek: The brisket & Mac 'n cheese was amazing! A must try!!!

DOC's Commerce Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

5. DOC's Commerce Smokehouse

8.6
754 N 4th St (Wells), Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Kilbourn Town · 10 tips and reviews

Blake S.Blake Suhar: Meat Coma for 4 (ribs were the best) + a flight of bourbon = a wonderful experience

Gary M.Gary Morrill: Killer BBQ and a tremendous beer and brown liquor selection!

Geetesh N.Geetesh Neermul: Great bbq and awesome beer selection.

Saz's State House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

6. Saz's State House

7.9
5539 W State St (55th & Hawley Rd), Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Wick Field · 39 tips and reviews

Craig T.Craig Trindl: Saz’s State House has been a Milwaukee favorite since 1976! Casual dining for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sunday. Enjoy our Award Winning Ribs, BBQ Sauces and Festival Famous Appetizers. Read more.

Julie P.Julie Parfrey: We split the brisket rib platter and it was plenty and delish

Kay C.Kay Collins: Great BBQ. Love the round bar. Good community. Shuttle to sporting events.

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

7. Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue

7.8
301 W Juneau Ave (Juneau), Milwaukee, WI
Steakhouse · Kilbourn Town · 21 tips and reviews

John W.John Wright: It wasn't very good. Prices expensive ...best BBQ is backyard BBQ..my back yard

Sarah S.Sarah Stockel: Great au gratin potatoes...BBQ pork amazing...Roquefort wedge salad a must! Thick cut fries!

Jason H.Jason Hunsicker: Delicious ribs! They even have a gluten-free menu!

Odd Duck is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

8. Odd Duck

8.9
2352 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Just South of Lincoln Avenue), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Bay View · 49 tips and reviews

Jenny R.Jenny Roeper: shanghai short ribs = the bomb dot com

Danny R.Danny R: small plates are amazing. Had the ribs, duck flautas and Shang hai beef and all of them were great. Great dining experience. Try the coffee too, it's very good

Carsten A.Carsten Andersen: Great short ribs and more

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

9. MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

8.2
400 W. Canal Street (6th Street), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Menomonee River Valley · 45 tips and reviews

Kenneth W.Kenneth Wilson: I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. It was pretty good.

Gail B.Gail Burchardt: Stuffed baked potato with BBQ pork was awesome. Everything looked hood, it was hard to decide.

Julie P.Julie Parfrey: Get the BBQ brisket sandwich

Comet Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

10. Comet Cafe

8.6
1947 N Farwell Ave (at E Irving Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Café · Lower East Side · 220 tips and reviews

catherine p.catherine palmeno: one of my favorite spots on the east side! vegan ribs and pies yum!

CJ D.CJ Darnieder: Holy (lack of) cow!!! Try the vegan ribs! You won't be disappointed!

ItGirlItGirl: I third the vegan ribs! My husband and I always split one of the many cupcakes for dessert.

Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

11. Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant

8.0
1801 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Lower East Side · 16 tips and reviews

MarquesMarques: Great ribs and service

Jonathan M.Jonathan Mas: Can't beat their delicious Friday rib and perch fry special!

Peggy W.Peggy Williams-Smith: Sicilian steak is the best in the city

Ian's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

12. Ian's Pizza

8.5
2035 E North Ave (btw Farwell & Prospect), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 109 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Campbell: BBQ steak and fry is one of the best slices here! smokey and the bandit is another recommendation!

Alexander H.Alexander Hagler: Bean and pull pork! Weekly special! Awesome!

Rick G.Rick Gagliano: try the chicken cor don bleu or the barbecue and french fries pizza slices

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

13. Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern

9.0
234 E Vine St (Hubbard St), Milwaukee, WI
Breakfast Spot · Brewer's Hill · 6 tips and reviews

David E.David Ewing: The Pulled pork tostada and the sweet potato omelette are awesome.

A.J. B.A.J. Brahm: Trendy breakfast, brunch spot with an adjacent interior design, decor shop. Good coffee, boozie cocktails. Pulled pork tostada, $12.

Rob D.Rob Dusseau: This is a must go new place. Excellent food, friendly staff, and a cool vibe.

Crazy Water is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

14. Crazy Water

8.7
839 S 2nd St (Walker), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Walker's Point · 32 tips and reviews

Ericca P.Ericca Pollack: Goat cheese empanadas and BBQ Shrimp. Amazing!!!

Annie O.Annie Oemichen: Everything is great here. Bbq shrimp, escargot and the dates are great apps. Or do the cheesecake or chocolate ganache tort for dessert!

Tap MilwaukeeTap Milwaukee: The menu presents world flavors in combinations that are bold but make perfect sense. If you like your parties quieter, angle for a table in the small back room or on the lovely patio.

Benji's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Milwaukee.

15. Benji's Deli

9.0
4156 N Oakland Ave (btwn Olive & Wood), Milwaukee, WI
Deli · 47 tips and reviews

Davin H.Davin H: Fantastic, get the brisket melt!

Pilar O.Pilar O'Heron: Brisket Melt. And Mish Mosh soup.

ABBA M.ABBA MENDEL: TURKEY REUBEN, POTATO PANCAKE WITH APPLE SAUCE, MATZAH BALL SOUP, AND CHOCOLATE COVERED HALIVA IS DELICIOUS.