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Trending Barbecue restaurant in Newport Beach, California

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover barbecue restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

calendar_monthScores as of October 30, 2026

The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Newport Beach
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
70.8
#1

Newport Beach California

RIBBRO BBQ

trending_up+3.0pts
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
22.4
#2

Newport Beach California

Rico's Tacos

trending_up+1.1pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
57.9
#3

Newport Beach California

JW Hayes BBQ

trending_up+0.7pts
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 30, 2026; the comparison target is September 30, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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