Smoked Goodness: Idaho's Finest BBQ Joints

Goodwood BBQ Company, Boise, ID

Goodwood BBQ offers some delicious smoked foods, and some of the best ribs in the area. They are famous for their smoked beef ribs and smoked prime rib and Delmonico steaks. When in Boise, you must stop in for some Goodwood flavor.

1 Mongolian Barbecue, Boise, ID

1 Mongolian Barbecue offers up traditional Mongolian barbecue cooked to order, right in front of you. They offer over seven different sauces and a combination of sauces to taste test. For a great Asian barbecue in Boise, come to this top-notch spot. 

BBQ4LIFE, Boise, ID

BBQ4LIFE is a local Boise eatery offering a unique food selection, from barbecue and smoked foods to vegan options. These guys are very famous in Idaho for their pecan wood. They offer the usual barbecue sauce selection of hot, mild and “sweet heat” style, and the usual suspects of foods like pulled pork, brisket and mac and cheese. Pricing is fair and the food is good so when in Boise, don’t hesitate to stop by BBQ4LIFE! 

Bodacious Pig Barbecue, Eagle, ID

Bodacious Pig is a traditional barbecue eatery. They are located in Eagle and offer the best pork barbecue in the area. You really can’t beat the pulled pork sandwiches here. They use only the best pork butt and they trim the fat back so you get more meat. The sauces are excellent, as well.

Smokin’ Gun BBQ, Blackfoot, ID

Smokin’ Gun offers the classics: pork, brisket, smoked turkey, etc., but they offer it smoked with local wood varieties. There is no imported food here. The sauces are flavorful, and the people are down home. You can’t go wrong checking this place out! Prices are mid-range, but fair and completely worth it. 

Grandpa’s Southern BBQ, Idaho Falls, ID

Grandpa’s is a memorable spot. They use old recipes, delicious seasonings, and boast a wide selection of pulled meats. The meats are brined and smoked for a very long time, too. Prices are inexpensive, food is great quality and the smoke is blowin’ for miles. The style of barbecue comes from the deep south. If you didn’t know you were in Idaho, you would think you were in Georgia!

Pitmaster BBQ, Idaho Falls, ID

Pitmaster BBQ is the best in the Idaho Falls area. Pitmaster has received numerous accolades for their unique and vibrant flavors. On the menu, they offer brisket and every other kind of smoked meats and veggies you’ll ever need. They have their own style with their own secret recipes, for both the food and sauces. Be sure to get there early! 

Key Insights at a Glance

• Barbecue has become a famous style of preparing meat, originating from places like Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, the Carolinas, and Missouri.
• Idaho's greatest barbecue restaurants offer a variety of styles and unique twists, from true Southern-style barbecue to Hawaiian barbecue.
• Goodwood BBQ in Boise is known for their delicious smoked foods, including smoked beef ribs and smoked prime rib.
• 1 Mongolian Barbecue in Boise offers traditional Mongolian barbecue cooked to order with over seven different sauces to choose from.
• BBQ4LIFE in Boise offers a unique food selection, from barbecue and smoked foods to vegan options, using pecan wood for smoking.
• Bodacious Pig in Eagle offers the best pork barbecue in the area, with excellent pulled pork sandwiches and flavorful sauces.
• Smokin' Gun BBQ in Blackfoot offers classic smoked meats with local wood varieties and flavorful sauces.
• Grandpa's Southern BBQ in Idaho Falls uses old recipes and delicious seasonings for a deep south style of barbecue.
• Pitmaster BBQ in Idaho Falls is known for their unique and vibrant flavors, offering brisket and a variety of smoked meats and veggies.