BBQ

Unpretentious Korean restaurant with grilled meats inside Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

Cozy Korean BBQ in Weller Court in LA's Little Tokyo, with barbecue plates, bibimbap, imported beer and sake, and outdoor seating.

Women-owned barbecue on N Eagle Rock Blvd in LA's Eagle Rock, with wood-smoked meats, Southern sides, brunch and a patio.

Simple Korean counter on 15th St NE in DC's Kingman Park, serving meat and seafood dosirak boxes, bibimbap and dumplings.

Stylish Korean BBQ and hot pot bar on Randolph Road in Rockville, Maryland, with all-you-can-eat, happy hour and a kids' menu.

Korean barbecue and hot pot cooked at your table in Whitman Plaza on Oregon Ave in South Philadelphia, with a bar.

Counter-service Hawaiian-style BBQ on South St in Philadelphia's Center City East, with vegan and vegetarian options and a kids' menu.

Korean barbecue and Korean dishes on N 5th Street in the Olney-Oak Lane area of Philadelphia.

Women-owned Williamsburg barbecue hall on Berry St in Brooklyn with ribs, brisket, communal tables, a full bar and brunch.

Portuguese-style charcoal barbecue on McWhorter St in Newark's Ironbound, grilling ribs and chicken, with good coffee and sports.

Barbecue, beer and bourbon on E 30th St in Manhattan, with big-screen TVs, brunch, happy hour and private event space.

Busy, casual Korean BBQ on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, serving big homestyle portions with cocktails, happy hour and live music.

Lively Korean BBQ on 41st Avenue in Flushing, Queens, with tableside grilling, kalbi and a generous spread of side dishes.

No-frills South Side Chicago barbecue on E 75th St, a takeout staple for ribs and barbecue that's open late.

Medley Grill & BBQ serves American barbecue on S Stony Island Ave in Chicago's Marynook neighborhood.

Relaxed counter-service barbecue on E 106th St in Chicago's East Side, with slow-cooked ribs and chicken and a drive-through.

Black-owned and women-owned barbecue on E 111th St in Chicago's Pullman, with counter service, outdoor seating and catering.

American barbecue and grill on S Wabash Ave in Chicago's Near South Side, offering dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Matt's Barbecue serves American-style barbecue on Canal Street in Lemont, Illinois, southwest of Chicago.

Rustic, wood-trimmed barbecue on N Ashland Ave in Chicago's West Loop, with Southern dishes, brunch and housemade moonshine cocktails.

Pakistani counter-serve spot on Devon Ave in Chicago's West Ridge for kebabs, naan, tandoori chicken and fish, plus vegan options.

Korean-style barbecue with an all-you-can-eat option in Canal Plaza on S Archer Ave in Chicago's Chinatown, plus a bar and happy hour.

Busy barbecue chain on Third Avenue in Manhattan with hefty portions of sauced meats, jumbo-size margaritas, brunch and a full bar.

Chinese and Korean-style barbecue on N Kingsbury St in Chicago's Goose Island area, the Lincoln Park branch of Jiang Niu BBQ House.

Jamaican jerk dishes on W Taylor St in Chicago's Tri-Taylor, with vegetarian options and CBD smoothies in a roomy, simple space.

Dallas BBQ on Broadway in Washington Heights, near NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, with brunch, happy hour, sports and late-night food.

Upscale Korean steakhouse in the Miami Design District on NE 2nd Ave, with premium beef grilled tableside and cocktails.

American-style barbecue from Coops Pit BBQ on NW 7th Ave in Miami, Florida, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Long-running family barbecue on S Shepherd Drive in Houston's Montrose, with hickory-smoked ribs, steaks, chicken and Tex-Mex.

Family-owned barbecue on the W Loop N Fwy in Houston's Lazybrook/Timbergrove, serving hickory-smoked ribs, steaks and Tex-Mex since 1964.

Family-friendly barbecue on Schlipf Road in Katy, Texas, with a drive-through, outdoor seating, a bar, live music and a kids' menu.

BBQ trailer on Keith St in Spring, Texas, serving wood-smoked staples at semi-covered picnic tables, BYOB.

American BBQ on South Crowley Road in Crowley, Texas, south of Fort Worth, from Cousins BBQ.

Casual, quiet barbecue counter inside Z Mini Mart on Sycamore School Rd in far southwest Fort Worth, serving lunch, dinner and catering.

Self-serve American BBQ in Woodmont North on McCart Ave in Fort Worth's Wedgwood East, with smoked meats, sides and catering.

Casual Oak Cliff BBQ on W Camp Wisdom Rd in Dallas, with plates, sandwiches and baked potatoes from a local chain.