Barque is a laid back local smokehouse restaurant on Roncy. Food (4/5) - it's a smaller menu of starters, mains and sides... all southern smokehouse themed. - Smoked Beef Brisket - thought it was very average. Expected it to be much more moist fall off bone-like but it was more like a roast beef cut you might find at a buffet. Brisket Jus was not bad. - Side Jambalaya - this was a tasty version of jambalaya with flavourful sausage, chicken, onions in a simmered sauce. - Pimento Mac N' Cheese - nice cheesy mix of mac and cheese with a ketchup panko topping. Service (3.5/5) - was a bit slow and had to flag the server couple times. Maybe because was out on the side patio. Atmosphere (3.5/5) - it's a bit of a rustic feel overall, dark and dim inside and outdoor patio has rustic patio furniture and tables. Overhead rollable patio cover and heaters to support colder weather and rainy days. Overall (3.5/5) - found it ok overall. Thought the facilities and service might be a bit more premium based on the prices. Yes the prices are premium for the portion sizes imo... although they build the gratuity into the prices. read more

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Amazing smoked wings! Got the piri piri wings which were delicious. They have good combos and always a solid choice for bbq. A bit pricy but worth it I think. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hands down the best BBQ in Toronto. It has the ambience of an authentic southern meat palace. Good selection of mains, sides, and, of course, beers all served with a smile. read more

It's a laid back place that is ideal for a laid-back leisurely lunch. Food came quickly once we ordered, so you can be in and out quickly too. Beer on tap was delicious. I had the beef brisket which was a hardy meal with 2 salads - innovative charred broccoli with pomogranite seeds and smokey slaw. The caesar salad was amazing and I'd come back just for that! Fries were worth the calories and the pulled pork was also yummy. I had enough of the brisket leftover for dinner too. A bargain at only $15 each for the combo meal deals. read more

If you're in the area and want to have some barbecue, this is the spot to go! Ambiance - 4/5 - nice vibe to come with a friend or two and have some barbecue! Service - 5/5. Our server was very sweet and checked up on us a lot, had a nice smile and really just made me leave the night saying, "she was so nice and had such great service"! What was also noteworthy is that tip isn't required at this restaurant - the machine doesn't even have the option. Although, the food is a bit pricey, so that probably makes up for the no tip, as the servers are paid full wages. Food: Overall - 4/5 Cornbread - 3/5. Tasted good, but nothing I'd say you must order. Beef brisket - 4/5. Tasty and soft, with a nice sauce. Would recommend it! read more

Barque Smokehouse - Beef brisket Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Kind of dark inside, almost too dark, but with a welcoming staff and a lovely popcorn appetizer. Brussel sprouts are pretty decent as are the skinny french fries, but you come for the BBQ. The brisket was some of the best I've had, actually left with some texture and a pretty deep flavor from the sauce, in stark contrast to many of their competitors which pretty much BBQ or smoke the meat to death to the point it's ready to fall apart (ick) and the only flavor is smoke (blah). The pork ribs were pretty okay but clearly second-fiddle to the brisket. Friends really loved this place and say it's among the best of the local BBQ places in the area, but I have insufficient experience to truly judge. read more

We ordered the chicken tenders, smoked beef brisket, and piri piri grilled carrots and broccoli. The chicken tenders were very crispy, as they are panko crusted. They were delicious and I would definitely recommend. The carrots and broccoli were also nicely seasoned and came in a generous portion. It was topped with cashews, which are a nice touch. However, the brisket was a bit of a disappointment. At $32 for a half lb, it's fairly pricey so I had high expectations. I was pretty disappointed - the cut of meat wasn't fatty enough and overall the brisket was a bit dry. I've had briskets from BBQ places across the city and this is probably among the worst one I've had, while also being the most expensive. The service was great and the waiter was extremely attentive - I spilled a bit of sauce on my shirt and he noticed and immediately brought over a Tide to Go! This restaurant also pays their employees a fair wage so tips are not necessary. I do appreciate that a lot. Overall the food was okay - interestingly the smoked meat itself was a disappointment but everything else was good. The service was lovely. If I'm ever in the area I might give this place another try. read more

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First, I do have to say I had looked at the menu when going in and knew that the food was much much more expensive than in past. I have not been to Barque since before Covid, so the prices were a bit of a shock. The ambiance and quality of the restaurant are superior, no question. The taste of the food is terrific, but I have had better. But the portion sizes... *sigh* My friend and I split everything. We started with 6 smoked chicken wings for $22. We receive 7 wings (thank you) and they were quite filling. For an entree we split the dish of two pork meats (one sausage and pulled pork) with one side dish for $44. For the side dish we chose the Smoky dill pickle slaw. The slaw was a very good size, though I could could not taste the dill pickle. The sausage was about 5 inches long. Very plump. But just 5 inches long. The pulled pork... was an incredibly small tiny pile about 3 inches round by 2 inches tall. Three half forkfuls for each of it and it was gone. $44 for 5 inches and three half forkfuls each, and slaw *sigh* read more

The ribs were excellent and so was the mac and cheese, everything else was decent. The service was very very good and the ambiance was friendly. My only negative thing to say was that we did find it very expensive. read more

Barque Smokehouse - A platter of Yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Scattered thoughts about this place. Atmosphere is great. Definitely a high-end BBQ spot right when you walk in. Ordered the Sampler for Two (96) where we chose the Caesar Salad, Chicken Thigh, Farmer's Sausage, Baby Back Ribs, Mac N' Cheese and Collard Greens. The highlight for me was probably the Mac N' Cheese and Farmer Sausage. Both were done quite nicely. Great flavours on the sausage. The chicken and ribs were just ok. Surprisingly dry ribs which was disappointing. Great service, very attentive and they are one of the few no-tip restaurants around. I had pretty high expectations given the price and while its pretty expensive, I think it's still a nice, intimate spot overall. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here on a whim and was shocked by their pricing. Everything seemed overly priced. The service was great and it had a nice cozy vibe. A half pound of beef brisket for $32, this better be the best brisket I've ever put in my mouth.....and it was! It was super tender, perfect amount of fatness. Their classic barbecue sauce was also delicious. A great balance, not too sweet or smokey. 5/5 We also got their corn bread, and this is my personal favourite. I already love corn bread but they just totally elevated it by grilling it and also by adding real corn, herbs and butter on it! 5/5 Honourable mention, their Mac and cheese was very cheesy, and I also enjoy the crispy topping on top! 4/5 Lastly, we had to get some green. Opted for their grilled garlic gai lan. It had interesting flavours but for $14 and only 4 pieces of gai lan.... I would skip it. 3/5. It wasn't until we went to pay for the bill where we realized this is one of those no tipping restaurant... now it all make sense. Overall, I recommend this spot for some bomb barbecue meat! read more

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I used to come to this place a lot way before Covid happened and loved it but when I recently went the food menu had changed since and quality of dishes fallen a lot. I won't be returning because I didn't enjoy my food. Not sure if management changed or what happened. read more

I'm in love with a sandwich. There are many reasons to come here. Obviously for the food. Went here twice for lunch and had the brisket sandwich. Twice. It's yummy and slightly sweet with a bit of smoke. The service is fantastic we had two different people each visit and the service is friendly, strong and consistent. Last but not least they are paid a living wage so tips are optional. I generally hate high top tables but I was perfectly comfortable on my second visit with the retro chairs and the high top. It's a roadhouse ambience and comfortably casual. Don't miss this place. It's awesome. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Brisket sammy. - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is truly amazing. My girlfriend Hannah and I ordered the sharing platter. (Ribs, sausage, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and fries) the food was absolutely amazing. The most tender sausage I've ever had. They also give you complimentary pop corn with some absolutely fire in-house seasoning on it. I mentioned to the server the seasoning was amazing, and when we went to pay, he gave us a seasoning bottle for free. If I could rate a 6/5 I would. We will definitely be back. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wish I could get this restaurant 10 stars. It is so fantastically delicious. I was lucky enough to actually go here when opened. I believe it was actually the opening night. I often bring people who I know are also foodies to this restaurant to introduce them to this amazing food. We had dinner for two. We chose ribs and brisket. You can actually choose three items but I happen to know the brisket is crazy good. We also got the macaroni and cheese and the broccolini. Everything was so good. We barely even spoke to one another. I was so excited about the food I didn't even take a single picture. It was really lovely to be able to sit out on the patio. They have done such a lovely job creating a beautiful atmosphere. I was also impressed that the server let us know that we need not tipped because they make fair market wages (we still left a tenner). This restaurant is definitely my number one and Roncy. read more

One of my favs for bbq and wings. The in-house bbq sauces are great and it's nice that they sell by the bottle if you want to take home.

We stopped into Barque for lunch after playing in High Park. The restaurant is kid-friendly (kid menu, crayons *and* homemade play dough), with a large interior and patio seating. The restaurant pays living wages so staff are not relying on tips, and service was fantastic. The coffee is local, from reunion coffee roasters just down the street, and the whole place smells like the best bbq you can imagine. We were there at brunch and my husband had the brunch Benedict served over brisket and corn bread, and just about licked the plate. I had the brisket sandwich with their side Caesar and yes, the brisket was melt in your mouth, the bread soft and pillowy with a crisp edge and red cabbage coleslaw to add crunch, but can we talk about the side Caesar? Creamy, garlicky dressing, crisp bacon, slices of sharply aged parmesan, crumbled bbq seasoned crumb crunch things instead of croutons, and beautiful crisp romaine. I love a good Caesar and this is the best I've had in the city. And yes, their bbq is probably the best too, but the care taken to make the simple side Caesar, a ubiquitous, oft overlooked side, a thing of beauty, is the cherry on the cake here. Their bathrooms are also singles, non-gendered, with a small step stool in the one containing the change room (family friendly!) If you are a wheelchair user it may be difficult to navigate around chairs and bar stools, and the double-door entryway. read more

I'm not sure what happened to this place. It used to be so good and was one of our trustworthy, go-to places to eat. But a recent visit changed our minds due to a number of different things. Firstly, we stood at the front server desk for about 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged by any staff member - and it wasn't exactly busy. A couple of staff members looked at us standing there, but said or did nothing. Finally someone came over and sat us. After that, we ordered two cocktails and it took somewhere between 20-25 minutes to actually receive them. A couple of times we asked our waitress what the holdup was and she just said, "They're coming." Our food came out about 2 minutes after receiving our cocktails so we never really got a chance to sit and enjoy them before eating. The final thing that has made us decide not to return was the new menu. Everything is so bloody expensive now. I know food prices have gone up, but COME ON! And you have to order so much food now - there doesn't seem to be single servings anymore - everything is "for two" or more, unless you get an appetizer. No, we will not be back. read more

Top notch food and good service. We fully enjoyed out time at Barque. We ordered party plate that includes variety of meats. There was sausage, ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork. I think we pretty much tried everything and it was amazing. Prices are not cheap but it is expected for a place as such. read more

A great spot for BBQ located on the bustling Roncesvalles strip! If you like good meat eats, you will not be disappointed. read more

Really impressed with everything from Barque. My partner and I ordered the Meet Meat Platter for 2. The meat standouts for me were the pulled pork and brisket. Both were really juicy, and not overly saucy. My partner loved the ribs. I prefer juicy ribs and less sauce, but they did taste good. The turkey was just okay. We ended up saving it for a sandwich later. We also added the dill coleslaw, the mac and cheese and the fries. The fries had an amazing sweet spice, plus they're crinkle cut, so yum. The mac and cheese was SOOOO good. Mac and cheese at BBQ joints is always good, but this one stood out for sure. The dill coleslaw was incredibly too. Not heavy on the cream, and a ton of flavour. A little on the pricier side, but well worth all of the delicious layers of flavour, and you certainly won't go hungry. read more

Atmosphere amazing. Good looks incredible. Servers were nice and accommodating while being very busy. Helpful with my ordering for my first being in the restaurant. All in all great spot. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Tawse Cider - AMAZING! - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend suggested we go here for dinner and I was blown away from beginning to end. The servers were all incredibly genuine, caring, and sweet. The place itself is warm and cozy. It really amplifies the experience with the food. The food was on point. Ever dish, every bite. It was all flavourful and comforting at the same time. Check this place out if you are in the area. read more

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Place looks amazing, waitress were very friendly. Came to our table and there was a pail of complimentary popcorn!!! We were offered complimentary still or sparkling. We got the sampler for two with the two different ciders. Starter we have pulled pork poutine: pulled pork was filled with flavours, the fries had a sweetness to it. They even swapped our app plates after our starter!! Ribs: flavours for the ribs r great but I wish there was a little more sauce. Lamb shoulder: flavours are on the outside not much in the centre Brisket: great taste n juicy because it has the fat there. If not it would be too dry. Cajun corn: was too charcoaled, all I could taste was the charcoal n Cajun sauce. Asparagus: too much pepper. Overall my experience was great! But the only thing that I saw and was iffy about was how they just refilled the still water bottles from other tables without cleaning them... like if the finished cleaning the table and that bottle was half full they just fill it back up to the top. I've only seen then do it one week and the rest seems like they got fresh bottles from under the counter. read more

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[Good] BBQ - Ribs, wings, pulled pork...all great here! Flavours are unique and and bold. The sauce on the ribs were sticky and had a grainy texture which is different from your typical run of the mill watery BBQ sauce. Pulled pork came with some grainy mustard that meshed very well. Water - A very random thing to appreciate I know. Waitress asked for still or sparkling when we sat down and being the Asian that I am, I instinctively asked for tap. I've been burned too many times ordering a $10 bottle of water. Without judgement, she comes back with both a jug each of still and sparkling and said it's complementary. Popcorn - Chow down on some free popcorn while you mull over your BBQ options! [Neutral] Lunch portions - A little on the small side than what I'd expect for BBQ but I guess it's lunch so it's reasonable. [Worth it?] Anytime you get good BBQ up here in the north it's worth it. It's a little far for a Markham dweller but I can say it's worth the trek. Make sure you make reservations for dinner. The first time I came and walked in, it was for dinner years ago and we waited until 10pm for a table of 6. They fed us popcorn while we waited so that was nice. I will return whenever I can. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Lunch pick two platter. Ribs and pulled pork with a side Caesar and a pint of St. Ambroise Apricot - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went for a long walk this morning and part of my walk was north on Roncesvalles Avenue. I passed by Barque Smokehouse and was hungry so decided to stop in for brunch. I'd never been there before. I ordered Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles. My meal came out really quickly ... too quickly. Not surprising, the waffles and the chicken were cold. I've had chicken and waffles before elsewhere so knew they were supposed to be hot. I was going to call over my server when I came across a substantial piece of wire scouring pad. Ewwwww! Needless to say, that was it for me! Thankfully I'd only had a couple bites before I found it. My server asked me if I'd like anything else. No thanks! She gave me a small bottle of meat rub as an apology. She handled the situation professionally. Not a great first impression! UPDATE: My response to Barque's comment: I do understand that mistakes happen and am glad you are taking steps so it doesn't happen again. With my meal, it wasn't just one thing. The waffles and chicken were cold when they should have been hot. Finding the wire scouring pad made the experience even worse. That scouring pad could have been in some gross places and I could/might have ingested some of it. The server was nice about it. She did ask if I wanted to order something else ... I wasn't offered a complimentary replacement meal. Considering I'd only had four bites from my meal, it would have been inappropriate to have been charged for it. I did offered to pay for my pop. read more

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Original sides and solid smoked meats. What really makes this restaurant shine is its incredible service. From the moment you walk in the door the staff is genuinely warm, caring and friendly. They go over and above to anticipate your needs and are incredibly grateful for your presence. We also really appreciated the neighborhood feel and cool decor. read more

I go to this place very often (and order often via Uber Eats) and I just keep liking it more and more. I find that one of the best BBQ experiences here (personally, the one I've enjoyed the most) is the BBQ platter for 2 - it's a full meal for two people that allows you to pick one starter, three mains and two sides. This is the perfect option if you want to try a little bit of everything - a good combo is to order the chicken legs, the pulled pork and the ribs as mains. SO. MUCH. FOOD. And so delicious!!!! Given the portions I don't find it pricy at all - it's 63 bucks (without taxes) for two people. I find the ribs in this place are spectacular. I've tried them all, but the lemon pepper rub ones are out of this world and my favourites. One piece of advice if you decide to order any of the combos / platters, is to get a salad or some greens as sides. Last time I ordered the fries and, because they cook them with BBQ rub too, the meal overall felt too heavy at the end. Come, and enjoy!!! read more

Barque Smokehouse - BBQ Platter for 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Started off my lunch seated at the patio on a gorgeous day with complimentary sparkling water. The server came by shortly to take my order. I ordered the Brisket Eggs Benedict and the Jumbo Smoked Wings with the 299 Competition dry rub. I loved the difference the cornbread made to the Eggs Benedict dish. Generally you'd expect an English Muffin, but the cornbread added another level of sweetness and texture to the dish with the savouriness of the brisket. The side of potatoes were nicely seasoned as well. The Jumbo Smoked Wings... They were pretty jumbo alright. The 299 Competition dry rub had a very nice smokey and sweetness to it. Definitely a must try. Would love to come back for dinner and try out the ribs. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Jumbo Smoked Wings - 299 Competition dry rub. - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here a few times, this place gets high reviews but I'd say the barbeque meats are average. The beef brisket is somewhat dry and the ribs are a little on the dry side as well. The ribs taste pretty good but I'd expect to see juicy, fall off the bone stuff. The pecan pie is yummy. It's nice that they have complementary popcorn at the table but it's on the stale side. Also unusual is that in the summer their air-conditioning doesn't seem to be that high and it's very hot and stuffy in the restaurant. Good thing the last time we went we were able to grab a table on the patio which was quite nice. read more

Funny Story, we actually went into the Barque Bar and was seated and realized we were in the wrong place and went to the Smokehouse! The sample was a good deal - gives you a chance to try different things on the menu on a budget. For the starter we got the Korean BBQ Nachos - which was SO good and different from any other nachos out there (but is a little salty). For the meat we selected, the Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Beef Brisket & Pulled Pork - which was all very tasty!! For the sides, we got the crispy brussel sprouts and the smoked garlic mashed potatoes - which were both tasty but nothing special (but everything else made up for it). We also for the caesar salad, which was also good too! Would we come back? Yeah, so many meal pairing options! We ordered: BBQ Sampler for 2, includes 1 starter, 3 selection from the BAR-B-Q selection & 2 sides ($64), Korean BBQ Nachos (included in the sampler) & Barque Caesar salad ($12) Follow us @cindysfood (IG) for more reviews! read more

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1/2 rack of ribs was not as tender and fall off the bones, would not re-order. The stand outs were the chicken wings, not your average skinny wing. Perfectly meaty with the right amount of smoky taste (Goldilocks level: not too smoky, not too little, just the right amount). The mac and cheese was really smooth and velvety and had a spicy kick, was a pleasant side to have. The prices were reasonable for a smokehouse. Restaurant decor was really great with tufted chairs, a really nice open bar and an open kitchen. Service was very attentive. read more

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Our orders: Bourbon sour, smoke and choke, baby back ribs, smoked brisket sandwich Pros + Service was nice and friendly. Prompt. + Food was absolutely delicious. I loved the brisket the most. Hands down. Cons - A bit rowdy but I didn't expect any less at a smokehouse. It was a hearty meal and a fun time! read more

Came here for lunch on Saturday with my boyfriend and some friends. The place was busy but we didn't have to wait to long to get a seat. I enjoyed that we had the option of sparkling and flat and that the waitress left both on the table since half our party wanted regular and the other half preferred sparkling. Our party consisted of 4 adults and a three year old. When even the three year old was stating how good the beef brisket was you know it's good, as kids are hard to please! I ordered the brunch poutine, which i attaches the picture of. It contains home fries, cheese curds, gravy, and candied smoked bacon and a sunny side up egg. It had a ton of flavour and the was delicious especially the candied bacon. It was a smaller portion but super filling! The place does get quite busy so i recommend going on an off time if possible. Great spot to go on a date, with friends or with family. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After a tedious 5 hour flight from California to Toronto, the first thing on my agenda was gettin' some grub in my belly! Thankfully I did some homework before I arrived in the city and had a list of happy eats to try out once I was in town. First on that list was Barque Smokehouse. Cuz no matter where I am, I always will have a hankering for tasty BBQ! I've heard the wait for a seat here could be obnoxious but as luck would have it, there was ample bar seating when we arrived at 9pm! Hazzah! Our bartender poured us up a nice cold draft as we perused the one page menu. I wasted no time in asking for her suggestions, which she kindly offered. And here's what we tried: Bacon Caesar - not your everyday Caesar salad by any means. Topped with thick cuts of crispy, savory bacon and mixed with chopped romaine, fresh grated Parmesan and a luscious Caesar dressing. It was a decadent mouthful of bacon goodness in every bite! Baby back ribs - Underneath the crust of perfectly smoked caramelization, was juicy "fall off the bone" deliciousness. The rub had a nice lip smacking kick to it, which I really enjoyed, as well. No need to slather this beauty with extra BBQ sauce it because it was finger lickin good all on its own! Omg the mashed potatoes were simply divine. Buttery fluffy and rich, this hearty mash should have been illegal! Seriously didn't just eat it, I inhaled it! As if it couldn't get any better, the added crispy onion fries nestled on top made it one awesome mash to remember! Beef rib - This gargantuan monstrosity was beyond enormous!!! I was initially daunted by its size but my unyielding hunger gave me the courage to tackle this beast! After the first bite, of course, I simply couldn't put it down! And the brisket, ooooh the brisket! It was tender, juicy, flavorful and everything I could ever want in this popular cut! Easily the best brisket I've ever had! My only gripe? Wish they weren't located in Toronto! In any case, if you're ever in town, pay the kind folks here a visit, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Happy Eats! read more

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I finally made it to Barque Smokehouse for their lunch specials! What's better after having a hike and getting lost in High Park and then come here and feast on some meat?! We ordered Pulled Pork with Arugula Salad ($12) and Beef Brisket with Cuban corn ($12). Both are smokin good!! I think is the combination of the meat and the sourness / spiciness of the toppings that makes the sandwiches so outstanding! And even their Arugula Salad is nicely done! Just love the deco and set up of Barque too! I hope one day I can try their "Sunday Family Night" here! Maybe I can adopt some of the yelpers as my siblings? read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There has been a lot of hype around Barque Smokehouse recently, and reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Upon arrival, I wasn't entirely surprised to be told that the wait was going to be two and a half hours long. I had to eat a piece of cheesecake from a nearby Timothy's to tie me over. About an hour and a half later, I got a call telling me that there were 2 seats available at the bar. As it turned out, these "bar" seats were actually set up at the counter where I presume people wait for take-out orders. Instead of facing the bar, we were staring right into the kitchen, which I wasn't very happy about. Had I known, I would've just waited longer for more decent seats. We munched on BBQ flavoured popcorn while studying the menu. For the barbeque sampler for two, we chose competition chicken thigh, half a rack of spicy baby back ribs and the brisket. I think Barque has done a very good job nailing the flavours, but the textures could be improved. The ribs were a little tough for my liking, and I've had more tender chicken thighs before. The part that I enjoyed the most was the fatty part of the brisket. I guess my preference for slow-cooked meat is to be melt-in-your-mouth. That said, the BBQ flavours were wonderful (although I couldn't detect much heat from the "spicy" baby back ribs). For sides, we got two Barque Caesar salads and a spinach and cheese ravioli. The salad was under-dressed, although the candied bacon was a pleasant addition. The spinach and cheese ravioli would've been delicious had it been hot enough. In fact, my first ravioli was still cold in the center. In the end, I felt slightly underwhelmed by the meal. Because of all the hype, my expectations were really high, and unfortunately, there were just too many flaws for me to really love this place. The food didn't blow my mind away like I thought it would. read more

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This place is not bad. I've been to most BBQ places in Toronto and to be honest, the best of them would be considered average or below average if you were in the States. Barque is no different. Had the Meat Platter four Four. Came with ribs (the best thing on the plate...pretty decent), beef brisket (not much flavour), competition chicken thigh (presentation is nice but not much flavour), lamb shoulder (kinda bland), turkey sausage (interesting texture), pulled pork (OK). This plate was $99 for four people so it was actually really decent value for the amount of food. But the flavour was simply lacking. Service was friendly and pro. Atmosphere is nice. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Meat platter for four. Lots of food, good value, but not very flavourful. - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Family night is the best value here. Amazing one time menus put together just for one night. Not good if you aren't a carnivore but if you are this place will hit the spot! Always a good idea to make reservations on the weekend as the place is very small! And did I mention the free spicy kettle Popcorn on every table? Mmmmmmmm. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love BBQ. Just the word makes me think of thick cuts of meat, cooked low and slow. Smells of hickory, mesquite, or applewood smoked ribs, brisket or chicken make my mouth water. As you approach this restaurant that is what you can smell in the air. Plenty of options to chose from. We went with the buffalo chicken wrap with the side of fresh cut fries poutine. Poutine was fantastic and worth the upgrade. Wish we had a bit more chicken in the wrap though. The bbq platter which includes two choices of meet. Beef brisket and good ol' pulled pork. Side of Mac n Cheese. Dish was filling and delicious. Would've like a bit more smoke flavour and more of a smoke ring on the brisket but all in all a very good visit and worth a second. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Buffalo Chicken Wrap w/ poutine. BBQ platter with Mac n Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario