5 restaurant chains serving some of the best BBQ brisket in America, from New York to Oklahoma
Here are five of the best barbecue restaurant chains in the country to get brisket — from New York to Oklahoma.
Key points
- 11th terrorist attacks, Mission BBQ has been "proudly serving those who serve." Dining rooms are filled with patriotic tributes to those who have served and protected the United States, and guests who drop in for lunch might catch the restaurant’s "daily salute to the Stars and Stripes," the chain’s website states.
- Brisket is an integral part of the menu at many barbecue joints, with one Texas restaurant recently sparking controversy after removing the cut of meat due to skyrocketing beef prices.
- Americans eat about 58.5 pounds of beef per year as of 2025, according to the USDA — and diners seem to crave the tender, juicy cut that is brisket, which comes from the breast or lower chest of a cow.
AMERICA'S BEST FOOD CITIES RANKED BY EXPERT, WITH CHOICES THAT COULD INFURIATE LOCALS The Takeout recently compiled a list of the best barbecue places in America to get brisket, citing smoking techniques, meat tenderness, flavor and customer satisfaction.
Additional details
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Oak-smoked, tender brisket is served sliced or chopped on a sandwich, alongside other meaty classics like pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, baby back ribs, smoked chicken and sausage, of which there are both jalapeño cheese and classic varieties.
- Created in 1983 as a concession stand to serve bikers at the Harley Rendezvous motorcycle gathering in Albany, New York, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que was the brainchild of John Stage and two partners — one of them named Dino, the company’s website states.
- The chain now has over 30 restaurants across six states, with a menu featuring brisket that’s smoked slowly over pecan wood and served in a variety of ways, including chopped, sliced, in sandwiches and tacos, and more.
- At its many locations across 24 states, Mission BBQ aims to provide authentic barbecue made with fresh ingredients — the website even notes the restaurants do not have freezers or microwaves.
- TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Guests can also opt for a brisket plate which comes loaded with two side dishes, Texas toast, pickles, onions and barbecue sauce.
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