Barbecue in Rochester
Looking for the best BBQ ribs in town? Check out these popular restaurants
Metromix staff
May 12, 2009
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court St. -
Rochester
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is situated in what used to be the LeHigh Valley train station, overlooking the Genesee river. With a funky and offbeat feel, the restaurant serves cajun and creole food and offers live blues music. This location has been open for 10 years.
Famous Dave's BBQ
200 Center Place Dr. - RochesterJC's Backyard BBQ
1789 Penfield Road - PenfieldJC's Backyard BBQ serves rockin rib plates by the quarter-rack. If ribs aren't your thing, go for a hamburger from the burger menu or choose from barbecued chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, and fried or blackened catfish. The sampler is another favorite: A plate stacked with three ribs, five chicken wings, four pickles, three mozzarella sticks and sweet potato fries.
Merchants Street Smoke House
48 Merchants St - BrockportHidden behind the congested storefronts of Main Street in Brockport is the Merchant Street Smokehouse, a large restaurant and bar on the banks of the canal. The Smokehouse is famous for its barbeque menu. On Wednesday nights, a live DJ presides for the bar crowds, while Thursday night is karaoke night. Merchant Street Smokehouse offers a separate catering service for local parties and businesses. Entertainment cards are an accepted form of payment. Docking is provided for small boats.
Nola's BBQ
4775 Lake Ave. - RochesterThe New Orleans, La., Original Waterfront Barbecue Co., "Nola" as it is known to its customers, opened in 2004 and is known for the four-way combo plate, which includes a half rack of ribs, half a chicken, half a pound of pulled pork and half a pound of beef brisket. Nola's features a mix of Cajun and barbecue cuisine that caters to a family atmosphere. Nola's also has an open patio. The Velvet Room is a nightclub.
Sticky Lips BBQ
625 Culver Rd -
Rochester
Sticky Lips BBQ is a 1940s- and 1950s-era barbecue joint that offers ribs, burgers, steak, pork, seafood and much more. Vegetarian options are also available.
Taste Of Texas Bar-B-Q
122 Union St. - SpencerportAfter moseying inside with your chaps and spurs, any cowgirl or cowboy at heart will feel at home here with this "Little Texas" decor. Chow down on beef brisket and ribs or sides such as Mama's Fried Green Tomatoes or Moose's Mac Cheese. Wash it all down with sweet tea or other beverages. Felling lawless? Try the Outlaw Potato topped with barbecue beef, chicken, or pulled pork. If you're hankering for a bit of take-out to pack under your ten-gallon hat or can sit a spell, this is the place for authentic food from the Lone Star state.
Unkl Moe's
493 West Ave - RochesterThe cooks here specialize in healthy, gourmet soul food. They do barbecue catering, delivery ($35 minimum), and have a dine-in resturant where they serve a variety of foods ranging from bland to Cajun. On the menu you'll find turkey burgers, barbecue ribs, fried fish, collard greens, and sweet potato fries.
