Ribs In New Hampshire

The 7 Best Places For Ribs In New Hampshire

From racks piled so high they give the Empire State an inferiority complex to sauces so criminally tasty you could be jailed for even mentioning their names, New Hampshire rib joints have everything covered.

Gather several of your best buddies, read through our list of some of the top places to eat the best New Hampshire ribs, get hungry, and prepare for foodie heaven.

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1. Gabi’s Smoke Shack – Londonderry

Gabi’s is absolutely killing it when it comes to delivering top-notch barbecue to hungry New Hampshire residents. Their ribs are just juicy enough so that, with each bite, flavour oozes off of the bone. You can order a half-rack of ribs (stop by on the weekend for their special dry rub ribs!), but honestly, you’re going to want to get seconds they’re just that good.

2. KC’s Rib Shack Barbecue – Manchester

With flavours that literally seem to melt, burst, and linger in your mouth,it’s no secret that this is some of the best BBQ in the state. Order the hickory-smoked ribs and enjoy every second of them. These famous Memphis-style ribs are smoked for four hours until tender, and then served either dry rubbed or wet, slathered in sauce.

3. Huntspoint BBQ – Epping

Wood-fired, smoked, and fresh, the ribs at Huntspoint BBQ are so outstanding that you’ll feel as if you’re tearing into the freshest meat in all of the country. The smoky smell of their ribs wafts into the taste, creating an unforgettable explosion of flavours upon first bite.

The ribs here have long been regarded as some of the best in the region. It’s high time you head over to check them out for yourself.

4. Smokehaus – Amherst

Smokehaus is home to some of the most delicious BBQ in the country, with all meats sliced or pulled at the time of ordering, making them tender and juicy. Order baby back ribs or pig out on their iconic ‘Dino Bone’, a hefty feast of beef short rib that you’ll only find here. There’s a limited amount of these available though, so get down early before they sell out!

5. Goody Cole’s Smokehouse – Brentwood

It’s rare that a restaurant anywhere but in the South knows how to create well-balanced meals that pull all of the traditional side dishes together.

From sweet cornbread and tangy coleslaw to the ever-classic BBQ beans, Goody Coles Smokehouse excels at trying all of the favourites together to compliment the outstanding taste of their ribs. Slow smoked and covered in a special sauce, their ribs, however, remain the main event.

6. BBQ Shak & Smokehouse – New Hampton

This cosy smoke shack has been in business for more than 30 years. They’re known for their outstanding slow-smoked barbecue meats, homemade side dishes and uncompromising commitment to service. The perfect BBQ combo! Choose from  traditional bbq ribs or slow smoked rack of ribs – both equally delicious.

7. Yankee Smokehouse – West Ossipee

Yankee Smokehouse has a prime location right at the foot of Mt. Whittier, making it the perfect pitstop for a BBQ feed. The ribs have the juiciest, most succulent meat you could ever imagine, which when combined with their special homemade sauces is just an absolute delight.

You only think you’ve eaten good BBQ until you step through the doors here. Then, everything changes.

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