Looking to sample the best barbecue around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
Shoppers in the Long Beach area historically spend more in March at restaurants than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage customers. Estimated daily customers at Long Beach-area restaurants rose to 56 per business in March of last year, 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Robert Earl's BBQ
First on the list is Robert Earl's BBQ. Located at 703 E. Artesia Blvd., it's the highest-rated barbecue spot in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 707 reviews on Yelp.
2. Beachwood Brewing & BBQ
Next up is Beachwood Brewing & BBQ, at 210 E. Third St. With four stars out of 1,457 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and bar, which offers barbecue and more, has proved to be a local favorite.
3. Beach City Deli & BBQ
Beach City Deli & BBQ, at 1714 Clark Ave., is another top choice. Yelpers give the deli, which offers sandwiches, barbecue and more, 4.5 stars out of 270 reviews.
4. Naples Rib Company
Last but not least is Naples Rib Company, a cocktail bar and New American spot that offers barbecue and more. It's another go-to, with four stars out of 847 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5800 E. Second St. to see for yourself.
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