Atlanta, GA
For BBQ in Atlanta, the local food press points to Heirloom Market BBQ, Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, and DAS BBQ West Midtown. Picks from The Infatuation and Atlanta Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Atlanta Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Heirloom Market BBQ · Cumberland
Korean-Southern BBQ mash-up that anchors Atlanta's metro barbecue shortlist.
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q · Candler Park
Atlanta Magazine and Infatuation both name Fox Bros. As the classic Atlanta barbecue. Reliable brisket and the Fox-a-Rito that locals order on repeat.
DAS BBQ West Midtown · Underwood Hills
Texas-leaning brisket and weekend smoke from the Grant Park outpost.
Community Q BBQ · Decatur
Decatur favorite. Pulled pork and mac-and-cheese that anchor an Atlanta barbecue shortlist.
Rodney Scott's BBQ · West End
Atlanta Magazine's top pick. James Beard-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott's pit-smoked whole-hog cooking brought to Atlanta in a glass-walled smokehouse.
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