3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Scottsdale, AZ

“The Thumb is a locally owned and operated restaurant that offers coffee, cheeses, wine, and BBQ dinners. Joe B. is the manager of the restaurant. The award-winning BBQ Bistro and Car Wash is worth the trip. The Thumb provides a variety of BBQ dishes in the restaurant. All of their staff are very professional and provide 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. They have charming dog-friendly patio and spacious dining rooms, your guests are certain to enjoy the unique, down-to-earth yet elegant atmosphere of one of the most iconic BBQ restaurants.”

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“Arizona BBQ Shack offers slow-smoked meats, skillet mac 'n' cheese, and salads in a comfy, casual space with a full bar. The restaurant's team takes pride in serving delectable BBQ dishes and innovative cocktails within a cozy setting, complete with a spacious bar. They specialize in Angus burgers topped with applewood or jalapeno bacon and house bourbon BBQ sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. The meats are dry-rubbed with unique house-blended spices and then smoked for up to 14 hours. This long and special process gives each meat its own style. They have an extensive selection of smoked and grilled meats, including the Starlite BBQ selection.”

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“Handlebar J offers extraordinary 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. Enjoy great food, music, and dancing in their unique Arizona Western-friendly atmosphere. This steak and rib eatery also offers live country music at night. They will seat full parties only; guests are welcome to go grab a cold beer or cocktail and enjoy until the rest show up. 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.”

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