Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Pittsburgh, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Pittsburgh, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Pittsburgh using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#29. Teppan BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2209 Murray Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Categories: Barbecue, Teppanyaki
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#28. Phat's Bar
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 418 Semple St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Categories: Bars, Bubble Tea, Barbecue
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#27. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3466 William Penn Hwy Pittsburgh, PA 15235
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#26. Dukes Rib House & Grille
- Rating: 3.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Cochran Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15220
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#25. The Flame BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1805 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15209
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8650 Duncan Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#23. Smokey Bones
- Rating: 3.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6050 Robinson Ctr Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#22. South Side BBQ Company
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75 S 17th St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. Twelve Whiskey Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 East Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#20. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Robinson Center Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#19. Evil Swine BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#18. Brisketburgh
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#17. The Parlor - Dim Sum & Cantonese BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4401 Butler St Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Categories: Dim Sum, Barbecue, Cantonese
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#16. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9150 Covenant Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#15. Pittsburgh Rib Fesitval
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Heinz Field Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Pittsburgh Barbecue Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Banksville Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15216
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#13. Rowdy BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3900 Saw Mill Run Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15227
- Categories: Barbecue
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#12. Oya Sushi & Korean Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 Mt Lebanon Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15234
- Categories: Korean, Japanese, Barbecue
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#11. Cuddy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 7901 Tioga St Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Soul Food, Barbecue
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#10. Z-Best BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 Bedford Ave Basement Fl Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Ribs N Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4707 Ctr Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
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#8. Smokin Ghosts BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 445 South 27th St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#7. The Dream BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7600 N Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Soul Food
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#6. Wheelfish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 Sangree Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#5. Robbie's Super-Stuff Super-Licious Bbq Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Ardmore Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15104
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Showcase BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6800 Frankstown Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6541 Steubenville Pike Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#2. Wings & a Prayer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 Shady Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Comfort Food
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#1. NaKa EndZone BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1310 Crafton Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Categories: Barbecue
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