BBQ menu design tips
- Name the wood and rub for each meat so guests can choose a smoke style without asking.
- Price meats by the half pound or pound and show the portion weight so the value is clear.
- Offer a combo plate with two meats and two sides to make ordering simple for groups.
- List sauces by style, such as sweet, vinegar, or spicy, so guests can pick one that matches the meat.
- Put sides in their own section with bold photography, since sides often drive add-on sales.
Pricing a bbq menu
BBQ restaurants typically price meats by the pound or as plates with two sides, with brisket and ribs costing more than chicken or sausage. Sides are priced low enough to add on, and combo plates make a larger table order feel fair.
Before you print, cost each dish with the free food cost calculator and set prices with the menu pricing calculator. Want a designed version with photos? Servestack Studio makes print-ready bbq menus from your real dishes.
Example dishes, prices, and the restaurant name are illustrative. Replace them with your own.