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Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be , who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was .

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Ocean City using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#11. Ocean View Grill & BBQ

- Rating: 2.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16th St & the Boardwalk Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Boog's Barbeque

- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 S Atlantic Ave Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Nick's Original House of Ribs

- Rating: 3.0/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14410 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#8. Crab Bag

- Rating: 3.5/5 (936 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 13005 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#7. Bull on the Beach

- Rating: 3.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 Atlantic Ave Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Sports Bars
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#6. 28th St. Pit & Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2706 Philadelphia Ave Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Bull On the Beach

- Rating: 3.5/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 94th St Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Barbecue
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#4. Northside Pit & Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12701 Coastal Hwy Ste 8 Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#3. The Full Moon Saloon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12702 Old Bridge Rd Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Barbecue
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#2. Smoker's BBQ Pit

- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9711 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#1. Annabelle's BBQ & Creamery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (173 reviews)
- Address: 6401 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842
- Categories: Barbecue
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