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Toronto bbq restaurant Barque Smokehouse
Toronto bbq restaurant Barque Smokehouse
Toronto bbq restaurant Barque Smokehouse
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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BARQUE SMOKEHOUSE

(5.0 Score)
299 Roncesvalles Avenue,
Toronto, ON M6R 2M3 Directions

Since 2011

Specialty:

✓ Grilled Cornbread With Smoked Bone Marrow Butter ✓ Ontario Asparagus ✓ Everything Bagel New Potatoes ✓ Pimento Mac N’ Cheese ✓ Smokey Dill Pickle Slaw ✓ Bbq Shoestring Fries ✓ Smoked Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls ✓ Jambalaya ✓ Barque Brisket Bonanza ✓ Full Rack Baby Back Ribs ✓ Half Rack Baby Back Ribs ✓ Smoked Beef Brisket ✓ Chopped Bbq Pork ✓ Chopped Bbq Pork ✓ Farmer's Sausage ✓ Farmer's Sausages ✓ Competition Chicken Thigh ✓ Half Rack Baby Back Ribs

“Barque Smokehouse is a traditional BBQ restaurant where guests can get delicious BBQ dishes at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a full service restaurant, which means their price includes taxes. David is the owner of the restaurant. Barque Smokehouse's goal is to provide delicious 'Refined BBQs' with excellent client service. Their team of staff are expected to serves high-quality menus. Barque Smokehouse's menu has various most popular items, like BBQ chicken, jumbo wings, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked pulled lamb shoulder, Carolina corn pudding, and more. They also have a special menu for dinner and brunch for kids. If you plan to go for a family night on Sunday, Barque Smokehouse is the right place for you. They provide gift cards for their customers.

2025 Update: Barque Smokehouse provides online orders, dine-in, and online reservations.”

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License #1000521768

Price:

STARTERS:
Barque Caesar Salad $24
Crispy Chicken Tenders $23
Smoked & Grilled Octopus $28
Chilled Sugar Snap Peas $25
Charred Broccoli Salad $25
Smoked Chicken Wings $23
Charred Cabbage Chips $15
BARQUE LUNCH:
Half Rack Baby Back Ribs $30
Full Rack Baby Back Ribs $45
Half Pound Smoked Beef Brisket $32
Half Pound Chopped BBQ Pork $26
Half Pound Pulled Smoked Chicken $27
One Pound Smoked Wings $19
One Farmer’s Sausage $10
One Chicken Thigh $12

Contact:

(416) 532-7700

Mon: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tue-Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 10pm
Sat: 11:30am - 9pm
Sun: 11:30am - 2:30pm

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Toronto bbq restaurant Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
Toronto bbq restaurant Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
Toronto bbq restaurant Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
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CHERRY STREET BAR-B-QUE

(4.9 Score)
275 Cherry Street,
Toronto, ON M5A 3L3 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ Brisket Sandwich Meal ✓ Cherry Mac Burger Meal ✓ Bbq Riblets ✓ Crispy Cauliflower ✓ Quinoa Salad ✓ Small Sampler ✓ Beef Brisket ✓ Pork Sparerib Quarter Rack ✓ Pulled Pork ✓ Sausage Link ✓ Chicken Wings ✓ Cornbread ✓ Coleslaw ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Bbq Beans (veg) ✓ Brisket Beans ✓ French Fries ✓ Broccoli Salad ✓ Roasted Yam Salad ✓ Corn Elote Salad ✓ Mac and Cheese

“Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is a barbecue house with a counter-service setup. Their pit-smoked pork is cooked over white oak using traditional Southern smoking methods. Their staff is devoted to assisting you with outstanding food and service and building unforgettable experiences for you and your buddies. They strive to prepare every ingredient perfectly, from their smoked turkey breast, roast beef, and Tuscan ham to the sauces that go on each sandwich. The restaurant provides catering for any event, from corporate team lunches to family functions and private celebrations. They aim to make great sandwiches and have fun in the restaurant.

2025 Update: Cherry Street Bar-B-Que also has a weekly specials menu. They provide online order and patio dining space.”

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License #1000794157

Price:

SIDES:
Brisket Beans $11
Coleslaw $9
Potato Salad $9
BBQ Beans (Veg) $10
Mac & Cheese $10
Corn Bread $4.45
French Fries $9
MEAT:
Baby Back Ribs $28 Pork Spareribs full rack $65 BBQ Pork Riblets $10 Smoked Half Chicken $24. 95 BBQ PLATERS:
Three + Three Sampler $35
Small Sampler for 2 $60
Pig Out Platter for 2 $80
Large Sampler for 2+ $90
Cherry Street Sampler for 4 $170
Family Style Platter for 6 $228
Add per extra person $38
French Fries $9
Brisket Queso Fries $18.50
Chips & Layered Trio $15.50
Cornbread Muffins (Single) $1.45
Cornbread Muffins (½ Dozen) $7.95
Cornbread Muffins (Full Dozen) $14.95

Contact:

(416) 461-5111

Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am - 10pm

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Toronto bbq restaurant The Carbon Bar
Toronto bbq restaurant The Carbon Bar
Toronto bbq restaurant The Carbon Bar
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE CARBON BAR

(4.9 Score)
99 Queen Street East,
Toronto, ON M5C 1S1 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

✓ Vegetable Gumbo ✓ Seafood Jambalaya ✓ Bourbon Miso Glazed Salmon ✓ Steak Frites ✓ Pitmaster Platter ✓ St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs ✓ Smoked Beef Brisket ✓ Smoked Turkey Breast ✓ Salmon Tartare ✓ Oysters ✓ Creole Shrimp ✓ Seafood Platter ✓ Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread ✓ Mac N' Cheese ✓ Pit Baked Beans ✓ Coleslaw ✓ Collard Greens ✓ Rapini ✓ Fries ✓ hamachi Crudo ✓ Oysters ✓ Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp ✓ Brussels Sprouts ✓ Hand-cut Fries

“The Carbon Bar features delicious Texas-style BBQ, steaks, seafood, and original dishes delivered with impeccable hospitality. The restaurant's owner is Yannick Bigourdan. Their Pitmaster smokes all meats carefully "low and slow" to create a unique flavour. They offer various dishes ranging from tapas-style bar snacks to full plates and sharing platters. They only use the high-quality meats they prepare for their BBQ with their signature spices and sauces. The restaurant offers catering services for all the events. They have take-out and delivery options. Amble parking is available along Queen Street and nearby streets.

2025 Update: The Carbon Bar has private dining room accommodate up to 28 people for dining and 40 people for a standing reception. They have balcony overhang, personal server, and personalized menus. The Carbon Bar has chef’s table experience. They offer group booking and reservation.”

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Price:

SEAFOOD:
Hamachi Crudo $26
Oysters $4 each
Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp (10 pieces) $26
Seafood Platter (per person) $42
STARTERS:
Panzanella $17
Pork Belly Bao $22
Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam $27
Smoked Bacon Caesar $19
Beef Carpaccio $24
PLATES:
The Carbon Burger $31
The Turkey Burger $29
Piri Piri BBQ Chicken $37
Sea Bream $38
Spanish Octopus $42
Smoked Eggplant Parmigiana $29
SIDES:
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread $16
12oz Prime Striploin $59
12oz Prime Ribeye $64
Mac N' Cheese $18

Contact:

(416) 947-7000

Tue-Wed,Sun: 4pm - 10pm
Thu-Sat: 4pm - 11pm
Mon: Closed

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BARQUE SMOKEHOUSE REVIEWS

A hearty, super yummy plentiful salad with awesome, diverse and exciting unique flavors. I hauled a delicious Charred Broccoli Combo Salad for lunch which was spot on, really refreshing and I'd certainly recommend it. This joint was a dope grubdown, it'd be awesome if they had some additional options that are more tofu based for the veggie proteins. I also super dig and love the compostable packaging, game changing and solid ethics.

Wen there for brunch. Food was good! Love that restaurant is paying their servers full salary and you don't have to be stressed about how much tip you should be paying. Will definitely come to for dinner next time.

The service was lovely, and the food (although i only got this terrible photo) was amazing. Our server was super nice, had great recommendations. If you’re in roncy, i’d absolutely recommend coming here, and i’ll definitely come again.

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CHERRY STREET BAR-B-QUE REVIEWS

Great flavour - every fibre of the meat was seasoned! Beef brisket was tender and juicy. Baby back ribs had great smoke but the meat is however not fall off the bone. Coleslaw and corn bread were also decent and paired beautifully with the meat. Food was served quickly and service was great! The staff noticed we were running low on tissue and proactively gave us extra which was very nice. Definitely worth a visit, will be back to try their other menu items.

I recently dined at Barbecue Cherry and tried their Baby Back Ribs and Brisket. The brisket was incredibly tender, the best I've ever had. The ribs were equally impressive—soft and flavorful. The ambiance was excellent, especially with their inviting patio, making it a perfect spot for a summer day. I totally recommend it.

Overall, it's pretty solid. Both inside and patio space. Ordered the family platter, food came out extremely quick. Brisket melted like butter, and the chicken was very moist. Ribs and sides were OK. Service was decent.

THE CARBON BAR REVIEWS

Very cool location with a very unique design and heritage. The food took some time to come and over all the service was a little slow but the food was good.its definitely not the best barbecue place in town but acceptable. The steak was probably the best item we tried. The burger was a generous portion but slightly dry. It's a good spot for a group as they have a lot of larger booth tables. I would go for the BBQ platter if I go there again.

Food was overall delicious. Ribs were fall off the bone. Octopus (new menu item) was delicious but the small pieces were a bit overcooked. Also lacking octopus overall, could be more generous with the amount given the price. We waited around 20 mins for food after ordering. Seating was spacious and comfortable. Great service - we had someone come by to learn more feedback about the octopus dish as it was a new menu item.

We went for dinner on a Saturday, and while very busy the service was attentive and our food came quickly. The portions are very large, and we left completely stuffed. We ordered the KFC, Smoked Beef Brisket, and The Carbon Burger. Really enjoyed everything, and the meat was perfectly done. Definitely recommend.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BARQUE SMOKEHOUSE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHERRY STREET BAR-B-QUE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CARBON BAR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Videos: 10

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