It’s a summer evening, you’re finishing up a long day of work, and you are just craving some smoked, juicy, meat to kick off the weekend.
So what do you do? You check out this list of amazing smokehouses for the best barbecues in the city! From mouthwatering beef briskets, to ribs which quite literally fall off the bone—these 10 barbecue spots are a must-have on your summer restaurant bucket list!
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
Location: 275 Cherry St.
This spot has fans all over the city who claim that it is the “best” in the Six. Specializing in authentic pit smoked meats, the chefs use traditional southern smoking traditions to get that juicy, finger-licking flavour that’s inspired by Toronto’s unique flavour profiles.
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Beach Hill Smokehouse
Location: 620 Yonge St.
2190C Bloor St W.
172 Main St.
This spot is another Toronto favourite, for its tender, slow cooked meat that is literally falling off the bone. Their brisket is a store staple, bringing you back to the summer barbecues in your backyard. Do not miss out on this staple Texas barbecue spot this summer!
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Smo’Que N Bones
Location: 869 Queen St W.
30 Baldwin St.
This spot prides itself on its smokey, premium meats, crafted with traditional barbecue techniques and flavour. Partnering with local Ontario farmers, their produce is the freshest in the area, and most definitely can’t forget their charming Southern hospitality.
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Brickyard BBQ
Location: 120 N Queen St.
Perfecting their double-smoked ribs and chicken, this spot has been attracting barbecue fans from all over, especially from their presence at various Ontario RibFest events. Owner, Chef Reuben does not play when it comes to his craft. From his creative take on jerk riblets to pulled pork poutine, his appeal toward Toronto’s cultural fusion is what makes his restaurant very welcoming.
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The Bull BBQ Pit
Location: 1216 St Clair Ave W.
Come dine and chill at this super laid back barbecue spot that specializes in fall-off-the-bone ribs, hand-pressed juicy burgers, pulled pork and beef brisket smoked in-house, and lastly their signature smoked onion dip! This ‘pit stop’ not only has great eats, but the atmosphere and music bring all the vibes!
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Yakiniku Legend
Location: 35 McCaul St.
Toronto’s new obsession is this all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue restaurant, where your own barbecuing skills are put to the test. With burner grills placed at each table, you will be able to cook up premium meats like prime kalbi, sweet soy marinated short rib, marinated steak, pork belly, seafood and more!
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Benny’s Barbecue
Location: 2409 Yonge St.
At Benny’s, you can expect a mouthwatering selection of premium Canadian beef, pulled pork, ribes, and more! If you can’t choose from their wide selection of meats, try their meat platter to get the best of all worlds!
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Barque BBQ
Location: 299 Roncesvalles Avenue
The glorious scent of this barbecue spot can be smelled from a mile away, and that is because their menu is the bomb dot com! From their 12 hour smoked brisket to their smoked jambalaya — this spot is every barbecue lover’s dream destination. And if you have kids, they can eat for free on school night every Sunday to Thursday.
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Breakwall BBQ
Location: 1910 Queen St E.
This spot is one of Toronto’s original premium smokehouses, where their obsessive flavour is brought to life by their low ‘n’ slow method of smoking meats, along with their homemade sauces and dry rubs. At Breakwall, they keep their produce 100% Canadian, meaning it’s 100% real—so don’t skip out on this top tier barbecue spot.
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