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Rankings · Rogers, Arkansas

Best BBQ Restaurants in Rogers, AR (2026): 11 Ranked by Reviews

Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse is the most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers with 2,405 Google reviews and a 4.4-star average, ranking #2 across all of Northwest Arkansas. 11 BBQ joints with a Rogers address made the cut, out of 30 ranked region-wide.

Rogers is the retail and dining center of Benton County, anchored by Pinnacle Hills, the Walmart AMP, and a fast-growing downtown on Walnut Street.

11 BBQ joints · 8,754 verified Google reviews · Benton County · last verified September 19, 2026

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1Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse$$Rogers4.42,405
2Wright's Barbecue Rogers$$Rogers4.81,641
3Sam's Olde Tyme Hamburgers & Barbecue$Rogers4.31,335
4Boars Nest$$Rogers4.21,142
5KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot$$Rogers4.71,049
6Marsouls$$Rogers4.7374
7Firebirds Wood Fired Grill$$Rogers4.2288
8Blue Ember Smokehouse$$Rogers4.2203
9Rockin' Pig Rogers & Pig Pen Entertainment Venue$$Rogers4.4182
10Big Whiskey’s - Rogers$$Rogers4.3130
11Sims' SmokehouseRogers5.05
1

Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse

Rogers$$
4.4(2,405 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse is the most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 2,405 Google reviews and a 4.4-star average. Google describes it as bBQ joint doling out staples such as ribs & pulled pork, plus burgers, sandwiches & classic sides. It is moderately priced and closed Sunday, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Went to eat with my daughter. An employee was having a conversation with our waitress. He proceeds to cuss and drop F bombs complaining about other workers.”

200 N 8th St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

2

Wright's Barbecue Rogers

Rogers$$
4.8(1,641 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Wright's Barbecue Rogers is the second-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 1,641 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Sunday, located in Rogers. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “This Barbecue house offers extremely fresh, tasty and well cooked meats, vegetables and salads.”

5001 W Pauline Whitaker Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758, USA

3

Sam's Olde Tyme Hamburgers & Barbecue

Rogers$
4.3(1,335 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Sam's Olde Tyme Hamburgers & Barbecue is the third-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 1,335 Google reviews and a 4.3-star average. It is inexpensive and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Breakfast diner meets Barbecue in the best way. Americana Decor well done. Waitress was friendly and right on with service. Sam's is not far from the Railyard and has its own parking.”

223 E Locust St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

4

Boars Nest

Rogers$$
4.2(1,142 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Boars Nest is the fourth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 1,142 Google reviews and a 4.2-star average. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Great atmosphere! We loved this place. I was a little worried when we showed up with our son, bit it was totally fine. They have a kids menu We loved our server, Ms. "Dolly, Reba, and Beth" shirt.”

4404 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

5

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Rogers$$
4.7(1,049 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is the fifth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 1,049 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “A very fun and unique dining experience! The Korean BBQ was delicious, and cooking everything right at the table made the meal even more enjoyable.”

5204 Village Pkwy #1, Rogers, AR 72758, USA

6

Marsouls

Rogers$$
4.7(374 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Marsouls is the sixth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 374 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday, located in Rogers. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “The food was delicious. However even though we sat down right as we walked in... The waitress brought us our drinks and then didn't come back for 15 minutes to take our order.”

525 N 2nd St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

7

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Rogers$$
4.2(288 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is the seventh-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 288 Google reviews and a 4.2-star average. Google describes it as chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “We were visiting friends in the Rogers area and stopped by for dinner. We had excellent food but what was outstanding was the service. Johnny was our waiter and made us feel so comfortable!”

1805 S 46th St, Rogers, AR 72758, USA

8

Blue Ember Smokehouse

Rogers$$
4.2(203 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Blue Ember Smokehouse is the eighth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 203 Google reviews and a 4.2-star average. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “We had a great experience at Blue Ember Smokehouse! I ordered the Smokehouse Baked Potato, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were amazing, and the portion was very satisfying.”

1723 W Pleasant Grove Rd, Rogers, AR 72758, USA

9

Rockin' Pig Rogers & Pig Pen Entertainment Venue

Rogers$$
4.4(182 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Rockin' Pig Rogers & Pig Pen Entertainment Venue is the ninth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 182 Google reviews and a 4.4-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday and Sunday, located in Rogers. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “We went with the Family for an outdoor seating BBQ food truck experience tucked away by the Harley Davidson store in Rogers, AR.”

2407 W Hudson Rd, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

10

Big Whiskey’s - Rogers

Rogers$$
4.3(130 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Big Whiskey’s - Rogers is the tenth-most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 130 Google reviews and a 4.3-star average. Google describes it as watering hole with brews, TVs for sports & a menu of American eats such as burgers, wings & steaks. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “We waited several minutes before a waiter finally came to take our drink order. By then we went ahead and ordered our food. All was great except a burger was very pink, not edible. Waiter apologized and fixed.”

1787 W Pleasant Grove Rd, Rogers, AR 72758, USA

11

Sims' Smokehouse

Rogers
5.0(5 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Sims' Smokehouse is the #11 most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers, with 5 Google reviews and a 5.0-star average. It is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, located in Rogers. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Absolute perfection is all I can say. The meat is so good you don't even need the barbecue sauce but they're barbecue sauce is so unique and tasty. You can't help but use it.”

13429 AR-12, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

How We Rank

We query Google for every BBQ joint in Northwest Arkansas, keep operational businesses with at least 5 reviews, then filter to those with a Rogers address and rank by Google review count. Businesses based in neighboring cities often serve Rogers too; the region-wide list covers them.

Frequently Asked

Who is the most-reviewed BBQ joint in Rogers?
Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse has the most Google reviews of any BBQ joint in Rogers, with 2,405 reviews and a 4.4-star average as of our last check.
Which BBQ joint in Rogers has the highest rating?
Among BBQ joints with at least 50 reviews, Wright's Barbecue Rogers has the highest average at 4.8 stars across 1,641 reviews.
How expensive are the top BBQ joints in Rogers?
Of the 10 BBQ joints with a Google price level, 1 inexpensive, 9 moderately priced. Price levels are Google's four-tier scale.
How is this ranking calculated?
We pull every BBQ joint Google lists in Northwest Arkansas, drop any with fewer than 5 reviews or marked closed, and rank the rest by total Google review count, with rating as the tiebreaker. This list covers 8,754 reviews. No business can pay to be ranked.