Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Scranton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Scranton

Experience the best that Scranton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 67 places from Barbecue restaurant category.

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Big Dan's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 I just went to Big Dan's BBQ yesterday and it is the best! I’ve had BBQ in Arkansas, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, these ribs and brisket are the best I’ve tasted. Everything has that genuine smoky flavor through and through, including the chicken drumsticks and pulle...

$$ $$

4.90 (462 reviews) (~85.65 km from centre)

Grill Life Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 I've sampled BBQ all over the country. The BBQ here at Grill Life is in my top 5. Had a pulled pork sandwich that was not only huge, but so flavorful and tender. The BBQ beans were amazing, just the right amount of sweet and smoke for my liking. The Pork Belly Lollipops are a little bit of heaven on...

4.90 (79 reviews) (~87.05 km from centre)

The Taste Smokers

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Some of the best bbq iv ever had! I tried a little bit of everything each portion was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The ribs fell off the bone, the chicken and brisket were juicy and the homemade bbq sauce hits the spot. The owners were also extremely nice give this place a try you will not be disa...

4.80 (147 reviews) (~91.84 km from centre)

Brother's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

😐 Overall, the food was excellent. I had an issue with my order, there was a huge piece of fat with my brisket. Even if I would have opened my to-go container to inspect it before I left, I would have not seen this. This piece of fat was under all the other pieces of brisket meat. The sad part is I wa...

$$ $$

4.80 (141 reviews) (~93.37 km from centre)

Kasey's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

4.80 (64 reviews) (~83.69 km from centre)

Rios Brazilian Steakhouse

Steak house

Brazilian steakhouse offers all-you-can-eat grilled meats, a buffet & salad bar in a woody setting.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~80.04 km from centre)

MISSION BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~23.84 km from centre)

Point Phillips Hotel

Family restaurant

Dating to 1857, this laid-back tavern serves steaks, seafood & BBQ amid country decor & Americana.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~71.14 km from centre)

Big Creek Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 You'd never think such great BBQ could be found smack dab in the middle of Pennsylvania, but Big Creek is there to prove you wrong. These guys know what roadside barbecue is all about! Highly recommend the Bacon Loaded Potato and the Rib Tips (as pictured).

$$ $$

4.70 (364 reviews) (~65.69 km from centre)

Red Rock BBQ and Ice Cream

Barbecue restaurant

4.70 (246 reviews) (~62.75 km from centre)

Inihaw Filipino Barbecue

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 For Filipino food, this is the best in the Lehigh Valley and better than most NJ spots. As a source of high protein, you will get the most meat for your dollar here as a takeout option. The servings are very filling and can last you most of the day. The customer service is amazing and has a nice en...

4.70 (193 reviews) (~85.77 km from centre)

BIG ZUES Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 My friend likes the BBQ chicken. I enjoyed the brisket last time. Zues gave me a free sample of the burnt ends so I tried them this time - yummy! I also love the baked beans, corn bread and mac&cheese. I plan to return often and try take-out too.

$ $$$

4.70 (170 reviews) (~80.05 km from centre)

CHICK E RIBS BBQ llc Wednesday-Sunday

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Hands down one of the best BBQ spots I've been too. You can smell the BBQ from the road... which instantly draws you in. The rib meat was tender and juicy, falling right off the bone. The brisket and pulled pork nachos were 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 - delicious and savory I was impressed with the collard greens...

$ $$$

4.70 (158 reviews) (~88.44 km from centre)

Willie's Southern Style BBQ

Restaurant

👍👍 Decided to come try this place out after having to skip out on that other BBQ joint in town (review is up). And boy was I pleasantly surprised! The gentleman cook in the back greeted me as I was approaching the truck, (probably saw my Texas plates) and the lady in the truck was very nice and accommo...

4.70 (67 reviews) (~96.88 km from centre)

MISSION BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~87.53 km from centre)

Joe Bosco Authentic Smokehouse BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Absolutely in the top 3 best BBQs I have had in my life! Great selection, awesome owners & plenty of seating inside or outside (outside is fondly named the "Covid Pavillion") Their BBQ doesn't really fall into a KC/Memphis/STL style which makes it rrally stand out in my opinion. Stop in & enjoy. It...

$$ $$

4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~63.86 km from centre)

The Fat Cowboys BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 It was awesome we absolutely loved the food and came on karaoke night it was a blast! Angel told me about her famous caramel apple drink and it was soooooo gooooood!! Will define back again may times to come’

$ $$$

4.60 (504 reviews) (~85.05 km from centre)

Fairview Catering

Caterer

Straightforward spot whipping up hot sandwiches, soups & homestyle American mains.

$ $$$

4.60 (92 reviews) (~86.22 km from centre)

LongHorn Steakhouse

Steak house

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

$$ $$

4.50 (2.7K reviews) (~87.44 km from centre)

LongHorn Steakhouse

Steak house

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.3K reviews) (~98.8 km from centre)

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Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Scranton, United States