Sink Your Teeth into These 4+ Best Barbecue in Pittsburgh

Sweet, smoky, and savory aromas of the Steel City will set your taste buds on fire and send your nose into a world of aromas. The best barbecue in Pittsburgh is nothing without these tasty places. Pittsburgh might be up North but these restaurants are bringing us all of the best Southern flavors. Get ready to meat us in paradise and try the best barbecue in Pittsburgh!

1. Pittsburgh Barbecue Company

? Pittsburgh Barbecue Company

These barbecue troubadours have been serving authentic North Carolina BBQ to the Pittsburgh area for over ten seasons. These guys are so good that they were voted number one barbecue in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine. It is no wonder the Pittsburgh Barbeque Company is a hit. Let them serve you up some delicious 16 hour-smoked brisket or ribs that fall right off the bone!

Hours & Location
Wednesday-Sunday | 11:00am–7:00pm

? 1000 Banksville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

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2. Pittsburgh Smokehouse

Pittsburgh Smokehouse is a triple threat in the barbecue game. They are the only barbecue place in the city that offers catering, a food truck, and dine-in. If you want to eat on the go, get their meals on wheels or have a party filled with Southern grub that will let your taste buds soar. The portions are huge and your stomach should be too because you’re going to fill up on these tasty entrees!

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3. Showcase BBQ

? Showcase BBQ

This small little joint may seem like it would not pack a punch but let us tell you it does! Showcase BBQ is hands down another fave in barbecue in Pittsburgh scene. Delicious sides and wings to try, they have everything you would need to put a smile on your face. Handmade sauces and food that will make you wish you grew up down south, Showcase BBQ is Pittsburgh’s down-home, simple grub house!

Hours & Location
Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Thursday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Friday-Saturday | 11:00am–9:00pm

? 6800 Frankstown Ave #1370, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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4. Big Rig's BBQ

? Big Rig’s BBQ

Big Rig’s BBQ is serving big servings of home-style Southern cooking with some creative twists. It’s truly a fun new way to look at BBQ but still with all the flavor. We recommend trying the delicious brisket burger doused in Big Rig’s homemade sauce. They also want you to feel good eating because all their produce is locally-sourced and of the highest quality. Dine with ease knowing you are helping local farmer’s make their mark, all while enjoying that down-home Southern flavor.

Hours & Location
Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Friday-Saturday | 11:00am–9:00pm

? 226 Center Road, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146

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Yinzburgh BBQ | The only place to find the best roadside BBQ in the Burgh

Z-Best Barbecue Chicken & Ribs | Serving the community for over 10 years, they feature all the love and all the flavor you could ask for

SMOKE | Delicious dishes made from scratch with handmade barbecue and tortilla fixings

The Dream BBQ | No need to pinch yourself because its not a dream that these guys goal is to serve you best BBQ and burger you have ever had

Walter’s BBQ Southern Kitchen | Where Southern hospitality meets its delicious counterpart of tasty BBQ delights

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Grab that fork, knife and napkin because Pittsburgh never tasted so good. High tail it on down, strap up your boots and proceed please to boot, scoot, and boogie on over to the best barbecue in Pittsburgh.

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Sink Your Teeth into The Best Barbecue in Pittsburgh

1. Pittsburgh Barbecue Company

2. Pittsburgh Smokehouse

3. Showcase BBQ

4. Big Rig's BBQ

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Sink Your Teeth into The Best Barbecue in Pittsburgh

1. Pittsburgh Barbecue Company

2. Pittsburgh Smokehouse

3. Showcase BBQ

4. Big Rig's BBQ

More Barbeque in Pittsburgh

More Fun Things To Do in Pittsburgh

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Curated by

Jonah Hoy