A Favorite BBQ Joint In Kentucky Has Been Named One Of The Most Legendary In The South
By Sarah McCosham|Published April 14, 2021
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As a general tenet, the more unassuming a restaurant is, the more incredible its food. This is certainly the case with Starnes Bar-B-Q. A Paducah institution, Starnes has been dishing up delicious, melt-in-your-mouth barbecue since the 1950s. This humble little BBQ joint in Kentucky was recently named one of the “most legendary” in the South, and we couldn’t agree more.
You'll find Starnes Bar-B-Q in Paducah's Midtown neighborhood, in a bright green cinderblock building.
Of course, this Paducah institution has long been known for its finger-licking barbecue and smoked meats, all of which come smothered in its signature, sticky, spicy-sweet sauce.
(And, of course, fresh-from-the-fountain glasses of RC Cola.)
To really get the full Starnes experience, Southern Living recommends patrons do as diners do in Paducah: order one pork and one smoked bologna sandwich. Served between two slices of toasted white bread, these tiny little packages pack a big, wood-smoked punch.
