3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Scottsdale, AZ

“The Thumb offers coffee, cheeses, wine, and BBQ dinners. The manager of the restaurant is Joe B. The restaurant has been providing pleasant vibes for their beloved customers for over 12 years. The restaurant is locally owned and operated, and its award-winning BBQ Bistro and Car Wash are worth the trip. The Thumb provides a variety of BBQs in the restaurant. All their staff are very professional and serve fast service to their customers. They also offer a catering menu at affordable prices. The Thumb conveniently caters to customers by providing doorstep delivery, pickup, and curbside carry-out services.”

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“NakedQ BBQ specializes in offering smoked meats and comforting sides. The restaurant's primary goal is to provide exceptional BBQ dishes while creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of home. Their chef expertly smokes and serves a variety of meats, including pork, ribs, brisket, links, turkey, and chicken, using authentic recipes. Each platter includes your choice of two sides and cornbread. From their North Carolina-style vinegar sauce to South Carolina mustard sauce to traditional sweet or spicy sauces, you can enjoy it the way you love it because BBQ is as American as apple pie, even though they prefer peach. Their salads are also customizable with your preferred protein and dressing. NakedQ BBQ also provides catering services that include buns, sauce, and paper products, and they can cater for special occasions. The restaurant offers free wifi facilities to their customers.”

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“Handlebar J offers extraordinary dishes for over 49 years of experience. This steak and rib eatery also offers live country music at night. They offer bone-in BBQ pork ribs, pulled pork, wings, popcorn chicken, appetizers, salads, and desserts. The restaurant prides itself on exceeding its guests' expectations. Handlebar J uses the finest, freshest ingredients in their kitchen and bar. You can rent HBJ for private parties or events. They invite you to come and enjoy the entire one-of-a-kind HBJ experience. Handlebar J offers Scottsdale's Original Rib House and Live Music. Enjoy great food, music, and dancing in their unique Arizona Western-friendly atmosphere.”

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