WATCH: Wright’s Barbecue named top BBQ restaurant by Yelp

Kyler Swaim

May 11, 2024 at 1:26 PM

JOHNSON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Yelp recently named Wright’s Barbecue as the best-reviewed barbecue spot in the entire country.

The restaurants were ranked based on each of its Yelp ratings and the volume of reviews. Wright’s beat out barbecue joints in Kansas City, Texas and California for the honor.

WATCH: Wright’s Barbecue launches Big Pig Fund to support Arkansas linemen

KNWA/FOX24 photojournalist Lauren Motley talked with the owner of Wright’s about how it feels to get this honor.

Wright’s was also recently named the best barbecue joint in Arkansas by Southern Living Magazine.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KNWA FOX24.

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