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Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
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SMOKY JON'S #1 BBQ

(4.9 Score)
2310 Packers Avenue,
Madison, WI 53704 Directions

Since 1974

Specialty:

✓ Slab Rib Dinner ✓ Rib Tips ✓ Smoked Barbecue Pork Chop ✓ Smoked Chicken ✓ Smoked Chopped Pork Sandwich ✓ Smoked Chopped Brisket Sandwich ✓ Smoked Pork Sandwich ✓ BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich ✓ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Rib Tip Sandwich ✓ Rib and Chicken Combo ✓ Rib and Brisket Combo ✓ Rib ✓ Chicken and Brisket Combo ✓ Jumbo Combo Platter ✓ Coleslaw ✓ BBQ Beans ✓ French Fries ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Mac and Cheese ✓ Slab Rib Dinner Pack ✓ Rib and Chicken Pack ✓ Family Feast Pack ✓ Homemade Pies ✓ Cheesecake

"Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ provides authentic wood-cooked barbecue in their catering and restaurant. This local, independent restaurant is one of America's top 100 BBQ places. The restaurant has represented Madison in many BBQ competitions across the U.S.A. Their chef carefully selects fresh ingredients and uses their special Flavor Magic BBQ Rub Seasoning. This restaurant has been Madison's favorite for over 40 years. Their Gourmet BBQ Sauce adds the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy a meal with Madison’s BBQ King and taste the best ribs ever. The meat is slowly smoked and cooked in a wood-burning BBQ pit, making it tender and flavorful. They offer four types of BBQ catering to meet different needs and also provide custom catering packages upon request. Their restaurant is known for serving BBQ in Madison at a fair price.

2026 Update: Smoky Jon’s #1 BBQ offers convenient online ordering for delivery, takeout, and curbside pickup. They accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Contact them for catering service inquiries and quotes."

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Best of Madison 2015 by Award of Excellence
2015 Best Ribs by Madison Magazine
1st Place Gold Medal Best Ribs by Madison Magazine

Price:

Family Packages:
4 ½ Slab Dinner $68.95
Ribs Galore $94.95
Whole & Whole Ribs & Chicken $66.95
Ribs & Chopped Pork Shoulder $65.95
Ribs & Sliced Turkey Breast $65.95
Ribs & Chopped Prime Beef Brisket $75.95
Half & Half Ribs & Chicken $44.95
Smoked Chopped Pork Shoulder $35.95
Smoked Chopped Prime Beef Brisket $42.95
Smoked Sliced Turkey Breast $39.95
Side Dishes:
Single Portion $2.89
One Pound $8.50
Mac & Cheese (1 Lb) $10.95
Applesauce
Side Salad
Bbq Baked Beans
Tangy Pasta Salad
Creamy Cole Slaw
Mac & Cheese
American Potato Salad
Spicy Butter Corn
Skin On French Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sugar Fried Biscuits
Kids Meal:
Chicken Nuggets Small Fries Small Soda $6.95
Beverages:
20 Oz Fountain Drink $2.75
Milk 20 Oz $2.75
Bottled Spring Water $2.75

Contact:

(608) 249-7427

Wed,Thu & Sun: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE

(4.8 Score)
900 South Park Street,
Madison, WI 53715 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓ Barbecue Ribs ✓ Beef Brisket ✓ Pulled Pork ✓ Smoked Chicken ✓ BBQ Chicken ✓ Pork Chops ✓ Rib Tips ✓ Smoked Sausage ✓ Chicken Wings ✓ Burnt Ends ✓ BBQ Sandwiches ✓ Brisket Sandwich ✓ Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓ Chicken Sandwich ✓ BBQ Combo Platter ✓ Rib and Chicken Combo ✓ Rib and Brisket Combo ✓ Mixed Meat Platter ✓ Coleslaw ✓ BBQ Beans ✓ French Fries ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Mac and Cheese ✓ Corn on the Cob ✓ Garlic Mashed Potatoes ✓ Onion Rings ✓ Fried Pickles ✓ Cornbread ✓ Garden Salad ✓ BBQ Salad ✓ Cheesecake ✓ Banana Pudding ✓ Chocolate Cake

"Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que serves delicious wood-smoked meats and sides. They have won over 700 awards and are known as BBQ experts. They carefully select and trim quality meats to deliver a great BBQ experience. Their pitmasters, Dave Anderson and their team, use 55-gallon smokers, hand-rub the meats with special spices, and slow-cook them for hours to bring out rich flavors. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que offers a tasty feast of pit-smoked BBQ, homemade sides, and delicious desserts. Guests can enjoy house-smoked meats, burgers, pork, and more. They also have gift cards for birthdays, holidays, thank-you gifts, or any special occasion. Happy Hour is from Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm.

2026 Update: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que has over 31 years of experience serving authentic, slow-cooked BBQ. They provide catering services for all kinds of events, including corporate events, business luncheons, training sessions, and weddings, with a minimum of 10 guests required for delivery. They offer convenient options for both delivery and pickup orders."

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Price:

Seafood & Specials:
Shrimp Po' Boy $13.50
Cajun Steak Kabobs $21.00
Cajun Smoked Half Chicken $17.00
Southern Fried Shrimp Appetizer $11.50
Southern Fried Shrimp Platter $17.00
Sweetwater Catfish Platter $19.50
Feast Combos:
Feast For 2-Day $40.00
All-American Bbq Feast $82.00
Feast For 2 $51.00
Appetizers:
Cheese Curds Appetizer $11.75
Burnt Ends Appetizer $15.00
Southside Rib Tips Appetizer $13.50
Fried Pickles Appetizer $10.00
Onion Strings Appetizer $10.00
Smoked Brisket Egg Rolls $14.00
Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips Appetizer $9.00
Combos:
Pick 2 Combo $21.50
Pick 3 Combo $23.50
St. Louis Rib N' Meat $26.00
St. Louis Rib N' 2 Meats $30.00
Baby & 1 Meat Combo $26.00
Baby & 2 Meats Combo $30.00
Baby & St. Louis Combo $35.00

Discount:

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Contact:

(608) 286-9400 (877) 833-9335

Mon-Sun: 11am - 9pm

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Beef Butter BBQ - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
Beef Butter BBQ - Madison, WI Barbecue Restaurants
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BEEF BUTTER BBQ

(4.8 Score)
3001 North Sherman Avenue,
Madison, WI 53704 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Smoked Corned Beef Brisket ✓ Friday Fish Fry ✓ Baked Cod ✓ Beef Butter Brisket ✓ Smoked Pulled Pork ✓ Boneless Chicken Breasts ✓ Baby Back Ribs ✓ Smoked Sausage ✓ Smoked Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage ✓ Baby Back Ribs and 2 Sides ✓ Smoked Sausage and 2 Sides ✓ Smoked Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage and 2 Sides ✓ Beef Butter Brisket on White Cheddar Mac and Cheese ✓ Pulled Pork on White Cheddar Mac and Cheese ✓ Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Brisket ✓ Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Pulled Pork ✓ Fried Ribs and Fries ✓ Chicken Fingers and Fries ✓ Brisket Chili with Sweet Corn Bread ✓ Mixed Green Salad with Sliced Smoked Chicken Breast ✓ Smoked Corned Beef Brisket Meal

"Beef Butter BBQ is known for its authentic Texas-style BBQ, brisket, smoked meats, and house-made sausages. Their menu is prepared in-house, including desserts, with a variety of options for everyone. The restaurant serves BBQ meats from different regions, and regular customers love their slow-cooked, wood-smoked dishes. Their specialty is brisket, and they can smoke over 500 lbs of meat at a time. They cater to events of any size, from 100 to 1,000 people. Customers enjoy their smoked pulled pork and smoked apple pie baked beans. Their baby back ribs are tossed in Beef Butter BBQ sauce and served with fries. Beef Butter BBQ offers delivery to homes and offices, gluten-free options, and gift cards. They are dedicated to giving a different dining experience and have served nearly 1 million happy customers.

2026 Update: Patrick R, owner of Beef Butter BBQ, has been serving BBQ for over 8 years. The restaurant offers seating for over 100 guests with both indoor and outdoor options."

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Price:

Meals:
2-Meat Plate & 2 Sides $28.69
3-Meat Plate & 2 Sides $36.19
Beef Butter Brisket & 2 Sides $24.94
Smoked Pulled Pork & 2 Sides $18.69
Baby Back Ribs & 2 Sides $22.44
Smoked Rib Tips & 2 Sides $18.69
Smoked JalapeñO Cheddar Sausage & 2 Sides $17.44
Boneless Chicken Breasts & 2 Sides $19.94
Smoked Sausage & 2 Sides $17.44
Chicken Fingers & Fries $18.69
Mixed Green Salad Topped With Sliced Smoked Chicken Breast $18.69
Pulled Pork On White Cheddar Mac & Cheese $13.69
Beef Butter Brisket & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese $17.44
Loaded Mashed Potatoes With Brisket $17.44
Loaded Mashed Potatoes With Pulled Pork $13.69
Brisket Chili With Sweet Corn Bread $16.19
Fried Ribs N Fries $22.44
Sides On-Line:
Extra Medium Sauce $0.31
Extra Sweet Sauce $0.31
Roll $0.63
Extra Hot Sauce $0.31
Sweet Corn Bread $4.69
Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread $4.69
French Fries $3.75
1 Lb Gra

Contact:

(608) 640-5000

Mon-Sun: 10am - 8pm

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SMOKY JON'S #1 BBQ REVIEWS

I grew up with Smoky Jon's bbq sauce but had never been there to actually try their food before and WOW was it incredible. The food was ready shortly after the estimated time and when we got there the man at the counter was friendly and provided fast service. When we got home and got to finally dig in everything we had was a hit. The mac & cheese was so cheesy and delicious, ribs were tender with a noticeable smoky flavor, mashed potatoes were flavorful and smooth, corn was well seasoned, and chopped brisket was moist. A fantastic birthday dinner, I highly recommend to anyone who prefers their food with flavor.

Can't wait to return, although I have left-overs in the frig! Great ribs with a smoke ring and tasty sausage links. The young man behind the counter was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Couldn't have asked for better food or service.

Out of ham now turkey on superbowl. But great bbq! I'm from TX so... #4 eats here so might see him on Fridays!

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE REVIEWS

I stopped in on Veterans Day for the free Georgia pork sandwich and side. I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a very friendly and kind associate working the counter, Kayla, who sets the standard for customer service. She truly made me feel welcome, even though I was just getting a free carryout order. Good food, great service, doesn't get better than that!

Unassuming from the outside, but inside really is on theme. Great food and great people. Enjoyed my birthday lunch.

Food was great. Made fresh to order. Corn bread muffins are immaculate. Rib meat falls off the bone.

BEEF BUTTER BBQ REVIEWS

Texas style BBQ and they can do meat by the quarter pound. Never been to Wisconsin before, so had to try the cheese curds, they were delicious! The lady serving the meat was super nice too. She gave me some extra sausage for free and replaced my beef rib unprompted because they thought the original one they gave me was too dry. The new one was definitely more moist and fattier, which I like. Amazing service!

Very kind workers! I dash on the side and had an order to pick up from here. I was helped right away and thanked for delivering their food. I’ve made over 500 deliveries to many different restaurants and have never been thanked. It was so sweet and they even called me “my friend”, saying “thank you my friend”. So nice that I had to leave a great review!!

Excellent food, great homemade sauce and service that was far better than common in today's world...I am from Colorado and I really enjoyed this visit. They were fast, friendly and clearly take pride in their work. Thank you B.B. BBQ!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMOKY JON'S #1 BBQ Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Reviews Accuracy of 1.8K: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BEEF BUTTER BBQ Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.1K: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10