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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue outlets in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

Fall is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Columbus area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and business analytics for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Columbus-area restaurants rose to 42 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Ray Ray's Hog Pit

First on the list is Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Located at 2619 N. High St. in Old North Columbus, the food truck, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated barbecue spot in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 372 reviews on Yelp.

2. Family Affair Cafe & Catering Company

Next up is Winchester's Family Affair Cafe & Catering Company, situated at 3781 S. Hamilton Road. With four stars out of 62 reviews on Yelp, the Southern spot, which offers barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Smoked on High BBQ

Brewery District (including Whittier Peninsula)'s Smoked on High BBQ, located at 755 S. High St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer bar, which offers barbecue, sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 217 reviews.

4. Legacy Smokehouse

Over in South Franklinton, check out Legacy Smokehouse, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp. You can find the food truck, which offers barbecue and more, at 340 Greenlawn Ave.

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