The 5 Best BBQ Spots in Edmonton to Satisfy Your Meat Cravings
I used to think my back-garden smoker was doing a decent job until a friend handed me a low-and-slow brisket. One bite of that dark bark and tender pink smoke ring showed me I’d been eating dry BBQ for years.
Flavour like that takes more than tossing meat over a flame. So I compared smokehouses across Edmonton on wood choice, cook times, and price per pound.
Whether you want classic brisket or an interactive grill, here are the best BBQ spots in Edmonton.
How much does barbecue cost in Edmonton?
Barbecue in Edmonton costs $15 to $40 for an individual meal and $75 to $175 for a large shareable platter, depending on whether you choose counter-service smoked meats or all-you-can-eat dining.
| Barbecue Spot | BBQ Style | Pricing Model / Ranges | Signature Platters & Specials |
| MEAT | Texas-style (Cherry/Hickory wood) | $20 – $60 typical range; meats sold by the 1/2 lb and full lb | MEAT Sampler: $90 baseline platter (adds $44 for the Super Sampler) |
| The Backyard Smokehouse | 100% Halal Texas-style | $20 – $80 typical range; meats run $20 – $48 per lb | 27.99–Three Yard Platter: $128 (feeds 2–3); Weekday Lunch Buffet: $34.99 |
| Gogi Korean BBQ – Edmonton South | All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ | $29.50 (Lunch), $34.99 (Mon–Thu Dinner), $36.99 (Fri–Sun Dinner) | Student AYCE Promo: $28.50; Group Combo (5–6 people): $175 |
| Memphis Blues | Southern / Memphis American BBQ | $20 – $40 typical per-person price range | Memphis Feast Platter; bulk brisket sales |
| Honey’s BBQ | Authentic Mobile Smokehouse | $10 – $30 typical range; highly rated for affordability | Brisket grilled cheeses, sandwiches, ribs |
1. MEAT
Website: https://meatfordinner.com/
Address: 8216 104 Street
Contact: (587) 520-6338 | [email protected]
Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Waiting for a bench on 104 Street is a rite of passage, but MEAT rewards your patience the moment the smell of wood smoke hits the sidewalk.
Their pitmaster runs an Ole Hickory smoker that holds up to 700 pounds of meat. The cherry and hickory wood gives the slow-smoked brisket a mahogany crust while the inside stays succulent.
They use premium AAA Alberta beef and slice it to order. Everything’s sold by the half-pound with à la carte sides, so families can build a custom tray of ribs, pulled pork, and cornbread without paying for filler.
Also, if you’re feeding a crowd, the $90 MEAT Sampler gives you a cross-section of the whole pit menu.
The trade-off is that they don’t offer staffed catering, so larger event organizers have to pick up their orders themselves.
Customer Reviews
Great BBQ at very reasonable prices. Lots of perennial favourites
Great BBQ at very reasonable prices. Lots of perennial favourites as well as some new stuff they seem to rotate through, but all is delicious. The giant pick is definitely worth the $2 and is actually a standout. Friendly service and tons of seating. I come here every time I visit Edmonton.
Mike Kehl | Google Review
Great place to enjoy a delicious BBQ.
Great place to enjoy a delicious BBQ. We tried the beef brisket and cherry ribs, both tender and tasty. The table had many sauces for dipping, all looked homemade. We also ordered the seasonal butternut squash side, which was perfectly baked and sweet. The house salad rounded out the meal. I was curious about the Meat Cesar drink. It’s similar to a bloody mary with a slice of smoked sausage and pickle as the garnish. Very attentive service. Our water never dipped below the halfway mark.
Angela | Google Review
2. The Backyard Smokehouse
Website: https://thebackyardsmokehouse.ca/
Address: 13503 St. Albert Trail
Contact: (780) 391-7373
Hours: Monday–Thursday and Sunday: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Finding low-and-slow barbecue that meets dietary restrictions can be a headache for groups. The Backyard Smokehouse solves that with a 100% halal-certified menu across every pit item.
When I called their counter staff to ask about their prep routine, they explained how their pitmasters use low-and-slow techniques to break down connective tissue into soft, pull-apart beef.
That fits the kitchen’s focus on beef back ribs, short ribs, and dark-barked brisket.
The Three Yard Platter costs $128 and feeds three adults with ribs and sides. If you’re ordering for the office, a weekday lunch buffet at $27.99 to $34.99 lets you try several meats.
That said, they don’t serve alcohol on-site, which matters for groups who like a drink with their barbecue.
Customer Reviews
we were SUPER IMPRESSED. Note that i rarely give 5 star reviews
Between 5 people, we were SUPER IMPRESSED. Note that i rarely give 5 star reviews and I didn’t even want to come here because I don’t like BBQ! I am writing this review on behalf of all 5 customers. We ordered brisket, whole smoked chicken, beef back ribs, backyard burger, brisket poutine, mac & cheese, caesar salad, coleslaw salad and smoked salad.
Meow Moo | Google Review
Definitely worth a visit if you love good BBQ!
Backyard Smokehouse in Edmonton was an amazing BBQ experience. We tried the Whole Nine Yards, and every meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The sides were just as good, drinks were great, and dessert was the perfect finish. Definitely worth a visit if you love good BBQ!
Ahmer Akhlaque | Google Review
3. Gogi Korean BBQ – Edmonton South
Website: https://gogikoreanbbq.ca/
Address: 4112 Calgary Trail
Contact: (780) 328-7710 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM; Friday–Sunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
Waiting for a kitchen to plate your food can feel passive. Gogi Korean BBQ puts the tongs in your hands with an all-you-can-eat format and tabletop grills at their Calgary Trail location.
Searing marinated beef while chatting across the grill makes the evening social in a way counter-service spots can’t match.
Pricing starts at $29.50 for lunch and tops out at $36.99 for weekend dinners, with a $28.50 student promo. That covers unlimited raw meat cuts, banchan side dishes, and traditional hot dishes.
For bigger celebrations, they also take reservations for groups of 12 or more.
Just keep in mind that you won’t find American-style hickory-smoked brisket or pulled pork here, since the focus is entirely Korean.
Doors also open at 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, so lunch is only available Friday to Sunday.
Customer Reviews
The meat was fresh, and everything was cooked perfectly.
Had an amazing experience at Gogi! The food was delicious, the meat was fresh, and everything was cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was great for enjoying a meal with friends and family. Definitely a place I would recommend to anyone craving good BBQ! Will definitely come back! ❤️
Jasz Quirmit | Google Review
Meat quality is great, the service is prompt with quick grill changes,
Amazing AYCE BBQ, definitely worth a visit!
Absolutely loved Gogi Korean BBQ! The AYCE menu has a fantastic selection, and the marinated beef and pork belly are must-tries. Meat quality is great, the service is prompt with quick grill changes, and the atmosphere is lively. If you’re looking for great value and a fun dining experience, this is the place to go!
K Wang | Google Review
4. Memphis Blues
Website: https://www.memphisbluesbbq.com/
Address: 16907 127 Street
Contact: (780) 758-7427 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Planning catering for a workplace lunch or a birthday party often means complicated headcount math and tiny portions. Memphis Blues removes that guesswork with massive Southern-style feast platters designed for two to twelve people.
My cousin picked up the Memphis Feast Platter for a weekend gathering, and the pulled pork and smoked chicken easily fed six grown adults.
Plus, the meat tastes fresh because they smoke brisket, pork shoulder, sausage, and chicken over applewood every morning.
For bigger events, they also handle catering in Edmonton with on-site staffing and delivery across the region.
The catch is that each batch is smoked once a day with no mid-day restart, so popular items like brisket can sell out before closing.
Customer Reviews
would have been pleased to eat here!
Amazing and authentic! The meats…brisket and pulled pork were perfectly smoked…tender and tasty. The beans, salads and even the corn bread with the secret ingredient of sweet corn kernels were spot on. We’ve had BBQ throughout the Southwest and Pacific Northwest United States and this restaurant ranks at the top! Both kings, Elvis AND B.B. would have been pleased to eat here! Kim and Pete, Eugene, Oregon
Kim Sullivan | Google Review
This is comfort BBQ done right and easily one of the best BBQ meals
We ordered the Memphis Feast through DoorDash and it was fantastic. The portions were generous and everything arrived hot and well packaged. The brisket was tender, the pulled pork was perfectly smoked, the sausage had a great snap, and the ribs were fall-off-the-bone good. Even as delivery, the quality held up extremely well.
You can tell a lot of care goes into the food, from the seasoning to the smoke. This is comfort BBQ done right and easily one of the best BBQ meals we’ve had delivered in Edmonton. Will definitely order again from Memphis Blues.
Raf | Google Review
5. Honey’s BBQ
Website: https://honeysbbq.ca/
Address: 409 116 Avenue NW
Contact: (780) 306-1803 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday–Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; Thursday–Friday: 11:30 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Bottled sauces and shortcuts can drown out good smoked meat. Honey’s BBQ, a local Alberta outfit, avoids that by making all their sauces and sides from scratch in small batches.
The menu stays lean, pairing tender smoked brisket with scratch-made sides and popular brisket grilled cheese sandwiches.
Most items run between $10 and $30, which puts real smoked meat within reach of anyone hunting for cheap eats in Edmonton.
They’re also sourcing high-grade Canadian meats straight from domestic producers.
As a mobile smokehouse, they post their serving locations and hours on Instagram and TikTok, which makes them easy to track down for lunch.
The catch is that bad weather can shut down an outdoor setup, so their weekly opening schedule can be unpredictable. Check their latest posts before you head out.
Customer Reviews
Honey’s is our all-time favorite place to get BBQ.
Honey’s is our all time favorite place to get BBQ. Found it through a social media group a few years ago and have been coming every year since! We always get the brisket grilled cheese but the pork ribs, mac and cheese, cornbread, and sauces are delicious! Honey, herself, is an absolute delight, she’s so friendly and kind!
Melissa Wong | Google Review
Go to Honey’s!! It’s an experience and so much more!
An absolutely unique and fantastic experience!!! Getting there is adventure, it’s kinda in middle but once you arrive, it all makes sense. By far the best brisket in Edmonton, same for the beef ribs, and the coleslaw…..it’s all so damn good. And I’ll say this, the fact the owner is so involved with her stories and love for BBQ!! Go to Honey’s!! It’s an experience and so much more!
Chris Sanders | Google Review