The Most Delicious South Dakota Road Trip Takes You To 6 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants
When you think of lip-smacking good BBQ, which towns and states come to mind? Kansas City? Memphis? Texas? While all of the above are iconic and delicious, the Mount Rushmore State happens to have some pretty impressive joints of our own, some of which we will visit during this delicious South Dakota BBQ road trip:
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There is no better place to begin this road trip than in the heart of the Black Hills via Bunky's BBQ! Billed as being a "small takeout restaurant with limited catering service," Bunky's BBQ features a rotating menu that includes pulled pork (daily), brisket and chicken (Fridays), and ribs and pork loin (Saturdays).
Who says you have to go to Texas to get Texas-style BBQ? Not J.R.'s! Inspired by Justin Rhodes' time in the Lonestar State, J.R.'s offers "Good food. Cold Brews. Good Service. Nothing fancy. Just Good Eats..." a la its tantalizing assortment of classic brisket, links, turkey breast, sandwiches, and "other stuff." Yum!
No road trip through South Dakota is complete without stopping at our capital and the mouthwatering Richie Z's Brickhouse. In addition to all of your BBQ favorites, Richie Z's also offers a unique selection of burgers complete with a fresh beef patty and - if you want - piled high with a raspberry glaze, bacon, cheese, and onion rings.
Who says small towns can't have memorable BBQ? Not Tea! Featuring 100% smoked meats and homemade sides, Squealer's is the town's go-to for bar food, baskets, burgers, and - of course - prime rib, baby back ribs, loaded mac and cheese, and pulled pork.
Can you see why Cody's slogan is "Darn good BBQ"? Whether you opt for the sampler, 1 or 2-meat platter, or a gigantic family bundle, you are sure to have found your new favorite restaurant in Sioux Falls.
Last but certainly not least on our road trip is Brookings and its hometown Backyard BBQ, an authentic BBQ smokehouse that serves its fare via both a standalone location and food trucks.
For even more SoDak deliciousness, check out these 12 Bucket List Worthy Restaurants To Try In South Dakota, One For Each Month Of The Year.
Address: Bunky's BBQ, 125 US-14, Spearfish, SD 57783, USA
Address: J.R.'s Rhodehouse BBQ PIT, 7201 Infinity Dr, Summerset, SD 57718, USA
Address: Richie Z's Brickhouse BBQ & Grill, 401 S Central Ave, Pierre, SD 57501, USA
Address: Squealer's Smoke Shack Bar & Grill, 840 Gateway Ln, Tea, SD 57064, USA
Address: Cody's Smokehouse BBQ, 6401 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
Address: Backyard BBQ, 1805 6th St, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
