11 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Monona

“Best kept secret in Monona and surrounding areas! Papas BBQ is fire and without a doubt the BEST in this area! Better than even the 4.9 star bbq place in Sun Prairie! I had the brisket dinner and the meat was amazing. Perfect smokey taste with no lingering strange after taste. Brisket was buttery without being fatty or overly greasy. Meat portions are hearty but sides could be a little larger. His bbq sauce was tangy and juicy. Perfection!It doesn’t look like much from the street but please do your tastebuds a favor and just try him out!Kid-friendliness: Located inside a park. Would be perfect for a play date and lunch!Parking: Plenty of parking.“

“We've been coming here for three decades! The ribs are honestly the best in town. And that smokey goodness just lingers on your fingers! I love the Saturday night special: a full slab of ribs + 2 sides with garlic bread. There's something about their fries that goes perfectly with the BBQ. If you can, stop by when they have the carrot and cashew soup. You will not be disappointed!“

“If you’re looking for a legit bbq place that isn’t a big chain, this is the place for you! The chicken was juicy, the brisket had a beautiful smoke ring and was nice and tender. Hot links were right on point! If you haven’t visited Primal Cue, you need to put this on your list and get in there.“

“Amazing team that does a great job handling allergies! Perfect for families with kids, they have food that everybody loves!Dietary restrictions: Handled gluten and dairy allergies great!Kid-friendliness: Perfect for kids! One of the few options where we can feed everyone and the adults and kids are both happy!“

“Unique atmosphere and menu. The vibe is moody. Delicious food and drinks. I had the beet salad with citrus, pistachios, goat cheese, and jalapeño vinaigrette. Super fresh. The champagne cocktail was delish too. Definitely recommend this one!“

“This is, by far, our family's favorite local BBQ joint. Nothing fancy. In fact, your meals are served on paper plates with plastic utensils, but the food is out of this world. Our favorite is the pulled pork sandwich - single serving - with two sides. The amount of food you get is enough to fill you up for the day, but it will be hard to stop eating. A definite "must" when in Madison.“

“I don't even know where it start. This was one of the best BBQ experiences I have had this year. Everything was delicious. The service from father and son was a great experience and exciting. I got brisket to go, fatter and lean daughter didn't care for the lean. they fix the order to make her happy without a question. I will visit BB BBQ again and again. If you are ever in the area or just want to travel. This is a must stop. Everything had deep smoke flavor, tender and moist. Seasoning was on point. The one thing that was basic was the cornbread. But I was not there for the cornbread. Not called Cornbread butter BBQ LOL. Everyone go and enjoy this place and tell them I said HI!!!!!“

“First visit. Extremely busy due to the Midwest Horse Fair going on directly across the street. Got us in right on time for a 6:15 reso. Staff was efficient and friendly. Ordered the Liberty Maggie (margarita) which was tasty but disappointing in size. Much prefer a pint glass or standard margarita glass over a highball glass, so probably will not order again. Had the Brisket Quesadilla which was absolutely delicious. The pieces of brisket were tender and flavorful and there was plenty to be found in this standard size quesadilla. Would definitely order again and look forward to trying other brisket options in the future based on how good this was. Look forward to visiting again as the weather warms as they have a cute patio and large garage doors that will open, making the seating indoor with the benefit of enjoying the outdoor. Highly recommend.“

“OH MY GOD!!!!! The best Prime Rib barnone and a great salad. I won't lie. We haven't been to T R H for a minute because the last experience left us with a horrible taste. But it will be back in our regular rotation of restaurants. Great job to the entire staff.“

“We were in town for Easter, visiting our son. He recommended this place. It was great! Fun atmosphere, great beer and food, and excellent service. I am not much of a beer drinker, but I tried the Mango beer and it was so good. My husband loved the cider beer also. We will be back to try more beers and food. Fish was phenomenal. I had the cod, hubby the walleye. They were both delicious.“

“My company offered an employee lunch catered by Melly Mel's, everything was delicious, I hope it will become an annual tradition. The menu included:Fried ChickenBBQ ChickenVegetarian LasagnaColeslawBlack-Eyed PeasBaked BeansPotato SaladMac n CheeseCornbreadEverything was cooked to perfection, my 5-star review is well deserved. Hire this locally-operated business for your next event, you won't regret!“