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Delve into Plano's 3 best restaurants for barbecue and Southern fare

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Published on November 15, 2019
Delve into Plano's 3 best restaurants for barbecue and Southern farePhoto: Kenny's Smoke House/Yelp

In search of a new favorite outlet for Southern-style food or barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the finest sources for barbecue and Southern cuisine around Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

Plano-area buyers tend to spend more in fall at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and business health for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Plano-area restaurants rose to $26 for the metro area in the fall of last year, which remains consistent with the rest of the year.

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1. Kenny's Smoke House

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First on the list is Kenny's Smoke House. Located at 5760 Legacy Drive, Suite 4, the barbecue joint is the highest-rated destination for Southern fare in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 990 reviews on Yelp.

2. Lockhart Smokehouse

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Next up is Lockhart Smokehouse, situated at 1026 E. 15th St. With four stars out of 1,006 reviews on Yelp, the smokehouse, which is known for its barbecue, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Whistle Britches

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At last, Whistle Britches, a beer bar and Southern gastropub, is another go-to, with four stars out of 241 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2405 Dallas Parkway, RS4 to give it a try for yourself.


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