Craving BBQ? You’re in luck – in this article, we’ve listed the best BBQ restaurants in Edmonton!
We picked places based on their menu, overall vibe and other services. We have also included in this list each restaurant’s bestsellers to help you figure out what to order!
We also provide answers to frequently asked questions about barbeque and barbeque restaurants at the end. Anyway, let’s start now!
1. Transit Smokehouse & BBQ
| BEST FOR | BBQ and Live Entertainment |
| WEBSITE | https://transitsmokehousebbq.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 12720 Fort Road. Edmonton AB T5A 1A6 |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 780-475-5714 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| BEST SELLERS | Smoked brisket, mac and cheese, pulled pork, corn bread |
| DELIVERY | Contact for more information |
Transit Smokehouse & BBQ goes way back in 1908 when Transit Hotel was built, and is now houses one of the best BBQ restaurants in the Edmonton area.
What we love about this place is how they’ve stayed consistent throughout the years and continue to serve the yummiest BBQ menu.
For their mains, many people rave about their smoked brisket and can’t get over how tender and tasty it is, and we’d have to agree!
Another fan favorite is their pulled pork that’s also tender and overall delicious. Even their sides are something to rave about, especially their mac and cheese and corn bread.
If you love a good dessert, we think you absolutely have to try their signature smoked ice cream. We were initially intrigued by it and ended up loving it.
We like how friendly their owners are and don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask how things are. Plus they have a live band that plays every night.
While the place and the food are all fantastic, many diners find that their meals are overpriced and we agree.
Overall, we think it’s a great place and we highly recommend!
Pros
- Great customer service
- Has unique offerings in their menu
- Live entertainment
Cons
- Overpriced
Customer Reviews
“Finally made it to the Transit to try the new bbq joint out and it was fantastic. The three of us ordered a four-meat platter with a side of Mac and cheese and corn bread and it was more than enough food that we took some home. The meat was very tasty, particularly the brisket. Both sides were delicious as well. We went for dessert after and ordered the ginger cake (AMAZING) and the smoked blueberry ice cream (very intriguing and delicious as well). One of the owners, Ray, stopped by our table to ask how things tasted, which was appreciated. There is love music every night as well. I will be back for more bbq!“
“Dropped in on a Saturday night for a date night. We had no idea what we were going for, we just thought it was cool that the old building had been bought and wanted some BBQ. Walked in and realized there was live music, as we were taken to our seats the atmosphere of the place was great. Our server was really nice and helped us make some choices. We got brisket and sausage as well as fries and ceaser salad and everything was yummy. The owner/manager came and spoke with us and was really friendly and asked how everything was. Even the musician came and spoke with us for a moment. We had a good time with good food and music and will be back!”
2. Meat
| BEST FOR | Wide variety |
| WEBSITE | https://www.meatfordinner.com |
| ADDRESS | 8216 104 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 587 520 6338 |
| OPERATING HOURS | For takeout: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Delivery: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Restaurant Dining temporarily unavailable |
| BEST SELLERS | Beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, and maple chili ribs |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Meat is a local restaurant specializing in Texas-style barbeque. They have a wide selection of proteins like beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, maple chili ribs and spicy pork sausage.
Aside from red meat choices, they also serve fried chicken, smoked chicken and smoked confit duck leg. These can be perfectly paired with their selection of sides like housemade garlic fries, mac & cheese, meat beans, potato salad, dirty rice, cornbread, among others.
Looking for a lighter meal? Meat also serves sandwiches like the brisket sandwich, andouille dog and pulled pork sandwich.
For vegetarians and veggie lovers, Meat serves a vegetarian sandwich and options of vegetable-based sides such as brussels sprouts, coleslaw, salads and pan-roasted zucchini.
To cap it off, Meat’s dessert options are equally exciting. The restaurant also serves cold beer, bourbon, cocktails and wine to pair with your meal.
While their indoor dining is temporarily unavailable due to the pandemic, the vibe of their Edmonton restaurant is perfect for a group of friends or family looking for a place to eat meat.
Pros
- A very large selection of meat dishes
- Inviting restaurant ambiance
- Has vegetarian dishes
Cons
- On the pricey side
- Indoor dining is unavailable
Customer Reviews
Look through these client comments to see why Meat is one of the best BBQ restaurants in Edmonton:
“I brought home some take out from Meat and it was such a hit to the family! We have done a few take outs during this Covid time and this has been the best by far. We had the Brisket with Bourbon sauce, beans and slaw. It was absolutely the best BBQ brisket I have ever had and I love to cook myself. The value was great too. We had enough meat for one dinner and two lunches for a family of five. Highly recommend this restaurant.”
-Dhome
“We have been here a few times and always bring visitors from out of town here. The ala carte service makes it really easy to try everything. everytime we have come we luck out with the same server. She is always very attentive and very knowledgeable. try the mac and cheese and the banana pudding for dessert”
-Rhonda
3. Smokehouse BBQ
| BEST FOR | The overall Southern BBQ laid back vibe experience |
| WEBSITE | http://smokehousebbq.ca |
| ADDRESS | 8310 Roper Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6E3, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | +1 587-521-6328 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Thursday to Saturday – 11:30 to 8:00 PM |
| BEST SELLERS | Bacon bomb, BBQ smoked ribs and smoked dry ribs |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Smokehouse BBQ prides itself on being a restaurant that offers the authentic Southern BBQ taste. Their menu includes the classics: pulled pork, beef brisket, steak, and ribs.
Aside from the classics, Smokehouse BBQ also serves fried chicken, sausages, sirloin burgers, smoked wings and their famous bacon bomb.
To pair with these with are sides like hand-cut potato chips, mac & cheese, baby potatoes and brioche buns. Smokehouse BBQ also has a few German food selections like chicken schnitzel, pork schnitzel, bratwurst and wienerschnitzel.
Its desserts include crepes and cookie doughs. They also carry in their menu pot pies like soaked brisket, Guinness mushroom and smoked turkey.
They also offer other services such as a catering truck for events and franchising options. They also host Blues performances during weekends for that perfect laid-back experience.
Pros
- Classic Southern BBQ taste
- Available for delivery in several locations
- Blues weekend performances
- Catering truck services
Cons
- Open only from Thursday to Sunday
- Not ideal for light meals
Customer Reviews
Many customers gave Smokehouse BBQ a positive review of their food and service. Here is what they have to say:
“Tried a platter with a variety of meats. brisket, ribs, pulled pork and smoked sausage. Each of the meats were delicious, moist and flavourful. Ribs had excellent bite, not over cooked or mushy fall off the bone. Tried a variety of sauces on the table and mixed and matched with the meats. pickled red onion and spiced ‘bread and butter’ styled pickles are a tasty complement.”
-Stuart
“Friends of ours ordered Smokehouse BBQ through the catering menu. It was so cool seeing the food truck arrive at the house with all of the prepared food in it. We had cornbread, Cowboy butter, coleslaw, bacon bomb, brisket, shredded chicken, shredded beef, chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, buns, and pork n’ beans.”
-Dimple
4. The Barbecue House Ltd
| BEST FOR | Meat dishes with an Asian spin |
| WEBSITE | https://bbqhouse.ca |
| ADDRESS | 9711 118 Ave NW Edmonton, AB, Canada T5G0P4 |
| CONTACT NUMBER | +1 780-477-6113 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Saturday – 10:30 to 7:00 PM |
| BEST SELLERS | BBQ ribs and pork, pork belly, and BBQ Duck |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
This restaurant offers Chinese-style BBQ for those with an oriental palate. Their menu is straightforward for everything BBQ: BBQ pork, BBQ sausage, BBQ ribs, BBQ duck and BBQ chicken.
Their BBQ main dishes can be paired with these Asian sides: tasty egg roll, wonton soup fried rice and chow mein.
For those who want to get the best of both worlds, The Barbecue House Ltd also offers combo meals, which are meats served with either fried rice or chow mein. For big groups, they offer a party tray with 3 pounds of meat or a whole pig.
Although the restaurant is relatively small and the dish options are not as diverse, The Barbecue House Ltd has a loyal following. Customers say the restaurant is the “hidden gem” of Edmonton’s best BBQ restaurants.
Pros
- Affordable prices
- Unique Asian flare
- Straightforward food selection and presentation
Cons
- Limited menu
- No vegetarian options
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the comments shared by customers:
“People should come to this place more often. It is a very good restaurant and you don’t pay much for what you get. The prices are low and the food is excellent. Just one of those hidden gems”
-Li Jet
“I had heard about this place from several people. I have a company coming from Europe next month and decided to do a pig roast. After looking into it, I had discovered many people suggested just getting a whole BBQ pig from this restaurant. My mom and I decided to taste the product first. It was the best BBQ pig we’ve ever had!!! We are definitely ordering our whole pig from them!! All the staff working were so friendly too, which also helped! Definitely recommend this place to anyone that likes Asian BBQ!!!”
-Lindsay
5. Memphis Blues BBQ House
| BEST FOR | Large group dining |
| WEBSITE | https://www.memphisbluesbbq.com |
| ADDRESS | Millwoods 5317 23 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 7G4 Newcastle 16907 127 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6V |
| CONTACT NUMBER | Millwoods: 780.428.6328 Newcastle: 780.758.7427 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Millwoods Monday to Thursday and Sunday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday to Saturday – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Newcastle Monday to Saturday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| BEST SELLERS | BBQ Nachos, Memphis Feast, Seafood Medley, and Ribs |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
The Memphis Blues BBQ House was established in 2001. Founders George Siu and Park Heffelfinger drew inspiration from the exceptional pulled pork they tasted during a stopover in Memphis.
This inspiration and their passion for BBQ pushed them to be one of Edmonton’s best BBQ restaurants. They were hailed as the “Best Restaurant to Eat Meat” by Georgia Straight Magazine and “Best Value for Money” by Okanagan” Life Magazine.
They have a wide selection of starters, salads, sides, platters, sandwiches, bowls, desserts and beverages. They also have choices for the vegetarian, veggie lovers and non-red meat lovers like BBQ chicken, nachos, seafood medley, salads and sales.
For their main meats, they have slabs of ribs, sliced beef brisket, rib ends, smoked sausage, chicken, pulled pork and catfish. All their meats are served with cornbread, BBQ pit beans, slaw and choice of potato salad or fries
They also carry a selection of bourbons, spirits, whiskeys, cocktails and wine. Their wine list is updated monthly.
Pros
- Platter options for large groups
- Several locations available
- Wide selection of dishes
Cons
- On the pricey side
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the comments shared by customers to explain they believe Memphis Blues BBQ House is one of the best BBQ restaurants in Edmonton:
“We were blown away by this little restaurant. Super quick service and such huge portions!!! Their share plates looked amazingly, a portion of ribs will easily feed 2. The flavours were great. We will definitely go back.”
-Carol
“We’re BBQ aficionados and were pleasantly surprised by how good this barbecue was. We had pulled pork sandwiches which were very good. You can substitute fries for the beans-and-cole-slaw that normally accompanies the sandwich.”
-Lin
6. Sloppy Hoggs
| BEST FOR | Relaxed ambiance with big servings |
| WEBSITE | https://www.sloppyhoggs.com |
| ADDRESS | 9563A 118 Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0P7 |
| CONTACT NUMBER | (780) 477-2408 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Closed Tuesday to Thursday – 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday to Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| BEST SELLERS | Smoked BBQ Chicken, Sloppy Hog Ribs, BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Skins and Cheese Poppers |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Sloppy Hoggs serves tasty BBQ dishes with in-house smoked meats. They use a blend of four different kinds of wood to give a softer subtle smoke for their BBQs.
Their small bites selection includes BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Skins, Spicy Jalapeno and Cheese Poppers, or the Pulled Pork Nachos.
For the mains, Sloppy Hoggs serves Smoked BBQ Chicken, Sloppy Hogg Ribs, Roed Hus RoadKill Burger, Beef brisket. They also have a dish called Swine Heaven Feast, which is perfect for sharing or for those with a big appetite.
They also cater to your meat’s fat content preference. This means that they can handpick a slice of meat that is either higher in fat content or trimmed down with fat depending on your liking.
Sloppy Hoggs also has a food and staff catering service for events and special occasions.
Pros
- They cater to your meat’s fat content specifications
- They smoke their own meat
- Large portions
Cons
- Closed on Mondays
- Not for light meals
- Limited vegetarian options
Customer Reviews
This is what customers say about Sloppy Hoggs as one of Edmonton’s best BBQ restaurants:
“At the moment you come to this restaurant, the stuff gives you a good feeling. Very comfortable hosts, it is a lovely restaurant to go out with friends or with your date. very good cooking, creative chef, competitive pay and professional service. Highly recommended.”
-Jared
“Came here for a birthday dinner for my mother with our family and it was amazing! Small perfect little place! The food portions are larger so come with your comfy pants! But the quality and taste of the food is a 10/10! Absolutely amazing. We recommend it and also will be returning!”
-Paige
FAQs about BBQ Restaurants
That concludes our list of the best BBQ restaurants in Edmonton.
BBQs are great comfort food for when you want to reward yourself. They are also amazing for events and celebrations.
If your BBQ restaurant is on the list, or if we have helped you decide which of Edmonton’s best BBQ restaurants to visit next, tell us. We love to hear from our readers.
Looking for a place to chill after a full BBQ meal? Check out our list of the best bars in Edmonton here.
