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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Pennsylvania

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Honouring the top spots in Pennsylvania.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Pennsylvania, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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84.5
#1

Monroeville Pennsylvania

MISSION BBQ

For a relaxed meal, MISSION BBQ is one table worth exploring.

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84.2
#2

Catawissa Pennsylvania

Big Dan's BBQ

For your next night out, Big Dan's BBQ is a local option.

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84.2
#3

Souderton Pennsylvania

Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market

For dinner with friends, Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market is a casual choice.

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Cities in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia5,922Pittsburgh1,391Allentown387Scranton307Bethlehem291Harrisburg289Reading270Lancaster259Erie253Wilkes-Barre202York191Easton157Altoona140King of Prussia131Chester130Hazleton114Monroeville109Williamsport104Johnstown93Lebanon86Ardmore81Hershey78Aliquippa77Bethel Park67

Top Places in Pennsylvania

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#1

MISSION BBQ

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

1
84.5
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#2

Big Dan's BBQ

Catawissa, Pennsylvania

1
84.2
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#3

Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market

Souderton, Pennsylvania

1
84.2
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#4

Big Rig’s BBQ

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

12
84.1
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#5

Redd's Smokehouse BBQ

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

1
83.9
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#6

Federal Hill Smokehouse

Erie, Pennsylvania

2
82.6
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#7

MISSION BBQ

Colonial Park, Pennsylvania

19
82.0
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#8

MISSION BBQ

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

1
81.8
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#9

MISSION BBQ

York, Pennsylvania

1
80.8
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#10

MISSION BBQ

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

5
80.8
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#11

Red Rock BBQ and Catering

Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

0
80.5
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#12

Big Daddy'z BBQ & Grill

Woodlyn, Pennsylvania

3
80.1
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#13

Tastefully Blessed Smokehouse & Catering

Springdale, Pennsylvania

2
79.3
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#14

Bridgeport Rib House

Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

0
79.1
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#15

Two Brothers BBQ

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

1
78.4
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#16

Russell's BBQ

Linesville, Pennsylvania

1
78.2
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#17

The Perky

Oaks, Pennsylvania

3
78.1
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#18

Mike's BBQ

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1
77.7
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#19

Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1
77.4
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#20

Rib Rack

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1
76.8
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#21

Tanglewood Fire and Smoke

Folsom, Pennsylvania

16
75.9
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#22

MISSION BBQ

Fullerton, Pennsylvania

6
75.7
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#23

Red Run Grill

Rouzerville, Pennsylvania

24
75.7
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#24

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

Altoona, Pennsylvania

1
75.5
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#25

Twelve Whiskey Barbecue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1
75.3
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#1

Big Bad Wolf Barbeque BBQ

Village Green-Green Ridge, Pennsylvania

53.5
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#2

MISSION BBQ

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

84.5
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#3

Outlaw Barbecue Revolution

Erie, Pennsylvania

74.7
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