The best barbecue in Toronto
Ranked by Reddit
23 places ranked for barbecue, from what 417 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the barbecue specifically, not the restaurant overall.
Last updated . How the ranking works
- 8.7#1
1. Smoking Section BBQTop pick
11 Redditors on the barbecue
“Go to Smoking Section or Golden Horseshoe instead.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.5#2
2. Benny's BarbecueTop pick
38 Redditors on the barbecue
“Brisket was super moist. Ribs were fall off the bone. Sausage was mediocre. Brisket beans were surprisingly delicious.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.5#3
3. Pampered Pig BBQTop pick
5 Redditors on the barbecue
“they're really good though, but a lil expensive as the beef rib i got was about 3 lbs and cost me about $100”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.3#4
4. Memphis BBQTop pick
8 Redditors on the barbecue
“Head to Memphis BBQ up in Woodbridge and order the Elvis Combo. Cheaper for twice as much food.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.9#5
5. Dang SmokeWorth trying
4 Redditors on the barbecue
“It’s a takeout place but Dang Smoke BBQ at greenwood and queen.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
- 7.9#6
6. Hank Daddy's BarbecueWorth trying
3 Redditors on the barbecue
“Hank Daddy is a really good BBQ spot.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.8#7
7. The Backyard SmokehouseWorth trying
6 Redditors on the barbecue
“If you want brisket cooked well, backyard smokehouse near dupoint (they opened another in Sauga)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.6#8
8. Northern SmokesWorth trying
20 Redditors on the barbecue
“Northern Smokes, Golden Horseshoe, Bennys, brisket daddy all have excellent bbq.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.6#9
9. Plan B Handmade Burgers, Boerewors and BraaiWorth trying
3 Redditors on the barbecue
“they were also great”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.5#10
10. Breakwall BBQ & SmokehouseWorth trying
7 Redditors on the barbecue
“I really like Inmigrante and Breakwall BBQ.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.1#11
11. Barque SmokehouseWorth trying
22 Redditors on the barbecue
“Cherry st. BBQ! Or Barque in roncasseville”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.1#12
12. CopacabanaWorth trying
3 Redditors on the barbecue
“Brazilian BBQ like Cooacabana for copious amounts of meat”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.0#13
13. King Smoke House BBQ TorontoWorth trying
4 Redditors on the barbecue
“if you like saucy bbq, it is excellent. really, really great. All winners.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 6.9#14
14. Golden Horseshoe BarbecueWorth trying
60 Redditors on the barbecue
“All of this was so delicious, we didn't speak for about 10 minutes.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 6.9#15
15. Beach Hill SmokehouseWorth trying
39 Redditors on the barbecue
“the original Beach Hill location is some of the best barbecue I’ve had in Toronto (the brisket in particular)”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 6.5#16
16. The Carbon BarWorth trying
12 Redditors on the barbecue
“Went there on whim but the meats are legit! Don't sleep on it.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 6.2#17
17. Smoque N' BonesWorth trying
17 Redditors on the barbecue
“Smoque 'n Bones.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 5.7#18
18. Beach Hill RestaurantWorth trying
18 Redditors on the barbecue
“My Go to is beach hill bbq, food is just as good (if not better) at a much better value”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 5.3#19
19. Big Bone BBQWorth trying
3 Redditors on the barbecue
“I really like Memphis BBQ and its associate chain Big Bone BBQ.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 3.8#20
20. Cherry St. Bar-B-QueWorth trying
30 Redditors on the barbecue
“Cherry st. BBQ! Or Barque in roncasseville”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 3.6#21
21. Chainsmoker Urban Halal BarbecueWorth trying
4 Redditors on the barbecue
“A solid lunch option”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 2.9#22
22. Cowboy's GrillWorth trying
9 Redditors on the barbecue
“There are much finer bbq establishments in tdot. Try Cowboys Grill, Beach Hill, SmoqueNBones”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 2.8#23
23. Cherry Street Bar-B-QueWorth trying
91 Redditors on the barbecue
“one of the best texas bbq places in the city”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
Closed, but still remembered (2)
- Adamson Barbecue, Stonegate-Queensway
- Leslieville Pumps General Store & Kitchen, South Riverdale