Enjoy authentic barbecue at these chains with affordable smoked dishes.
Barbecue food can easily get very expensive, especially when smoked ribs are involved, but many chains offer fantastic lunches and buffets. These platters usually include meat with sides like fries, mac and cheese, and more, and offer a delicious meal for less than what you’d spend on a drive-thru. If you want a proper barbecue grill for $15 and under, several chains have you covered. There are six smokehouses where meat dishes are served.
Sonny’s BBQ
Kitchens in Sonny’s BBQ can enjoy a variety of excellent dishes and combos at great value. The Pork and Rib Combo is $12 for a pulled or chopped pork plate, and the Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-rubbed ribs are served with two sides and bread. Sides include green beans, tater tots, homestyle mac and cheese and more.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
1 plate of meat in Dickey’s BBQ Pit is $14.49 and comes with your choice of a smoked meat served with two sides and Texas toast. Diners can also get the Slider Duo Meal Deal for $9.85, which includes two sliders with your choice of smoked meat and a big yellow bowl.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbeque
Lunch is full of potato combo Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbeque is $13.99 for a full, hearty meal: A baked potato cloud high with your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken, grated cheese, red onion, sour cream, scallions and BBQ. With house salad and dressing of your choice. The chain warns, when we’re out, we’re out!
Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-BQ
Kitchens in Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-BQ can enjoy a regular BBQ plate for just $10.49: This generous plate includes six ounces of Southern BBQ pulled pork, two sides and a half-dozen hushpuppies.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
4 Rivers Smokehouse offers diners great value for money, like a 1×2 BBQ plate for $13.99. This meal includes a choice of 1 meat: (Brisket is an additional $1.99), pulled pork, charred sides, pulled chicken, smoked turkey, Texas sausage, vegan charred sides and 1/4 rib. Every order comes with a choice of two sides, including 4R BBQ Beans, Texas Cornbread, Collard Greens, Cheese Fries and more.
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-BQ
Kitchens in Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-BQ can enjoy the Classic Pork Platter for 14.99, featuring slow-smoked pulled pork served with the chain’s original BBQ sauce, plus two cheese biscuits and a choice of two other toppings. Toppings include potato salad, coleslaw and seasonal fruit.
