Friday night and BBQ is callin' my name! Could have done the usual St. Louis but naw, not this time. Again, my co-worker Eli put out his recommendation for BARQUE to try on the famous Roncesvalles Avenue. Parked on the side of the road, table for 4 and we get in around 8PM. There was a 3 minute wait for a table to come up which wasn't too shabby at all. It wasn't too busy either, regardless if Game 6 of Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets was going on. Let's Go Raptors! We order the platter for 2, choice of three meats and three non. Absolutely famished we chose for the meats: beef brisket, chicken thighs and sweet heat ribs and for the non-meats: asparagus, fries and creamy cauliflower. Meats were good! Brisket was soft, tasty and juicy. Definitely a favourite. Thighs were a tad undercooked but I'm sure this is the way they are cooked, not to be too well done. Salmonella beware! The chicken was soft with a little bit of flavour. The ribs were okay, a little on the dry side and somewhat spicy. Non-Meats were delish! Asparagus was crunchy with that nice BBQ taste, fries were excellent... I seem to be eating a lot of great fries lately. They were crispy, thin and lightly battered. Cauliflower was... forgettable, not really a fan of the veggie anyway and the cream was milky, not thick. Great customer service by our waitress, the food did not take too long to come out. Huge portions. Good ambiance and did not wait for a table. For $48, it was a good experience and for sure, doggy bag coming home. The only thing for me that would put this place to 5 stars and over the mountain if the food was a tad more saucier. Everything was hella dry which was okay but I just wanted to lick my lips and sauce everything up! read more

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Ordered a variety platter they offered on their menu for $39 per person and there was 2 of us. Wings - lemon pepper, thought they were excellent. Ribs - meaty and soft, pretty good. Pulled pork - good but nothing special Brisket - good but nothing special and way too fat. Rice - too dry and mediocre. Smores desert - terrible. Giving it 2 stars bc it seems way overpriced. With tax and tip it came to about $105. Definitely did not seem like a $100 dinner. While the cut of meat seemed fresh and good, at this price I expect to be impressed and they just didn't do it for me. Sauces are a smoky bbq type of flavour, but you can find that at a lot of places and for a more moderate price. Plus they marinated everything in the same sauce and that just makes it boring. Better value elsewhere. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Go there when you are hungry.Order one of daily menu...! Nice to have kind of places in TORONTO. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Lovely bar - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Both service and food were exceptional! Our server and maître d' went of their way to accommodate our party, even though we didn't have a reservation on a busy night. The food was very flavourful, and the portions were humongous!! The platter for two was more than enough for our party of four. The leftovers even fed one of us for another meal the next day! Thanks for a lovely meal! read more

Read the rave reviews...so expectations were high....and Barque didn't disappoint! Apps, mains, service...all outstanding. Loved: Smoked Trout on Purple Potatoes Braised Beef Rib Pulled Pork Slider Smoked Wings Brisket Dry Rub baby back ribs Smashed Potatoes Smoked Brussel Sprouts (seriously...) Pecan Pie Lucy (our waitress) Liked: Beef Rib Broccolini Hummus Meh: Spicy Fries Smoked Asparagus Bustling place on a Friday night. No surprise! They were even super accommodating when our party (of 3) was 20 mins late because of horrendous traffic. Great winelist with a wide variety in terms of wines and budgets! And thet even have a BYOB policy with a corking fee...bravo! One suggestion: take transit. Parking is street parking where ever you can....and streets are very narrow (ok ok....I won't take the pickup next time....) Thank you Barque! Great night! read more

Barque Smokehouse - Cozy little place with a room full of meatatarians... - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was downtown on biz & was looking for some BBQ. Saw this local shop and decided to stop in. I ordered the Beef Brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw. The sandwich was sparsely populated with beef and I found it to be really fatty. So much so that I had to stop & cut off the extra fat. I'm happy that I asked for the coleslaw to be served off-sandwich, wasn't a fan of that flavour. The side coleslaw that I ordered was tasty but only mildly. Service from Tessa was solid! read more

I've been to Barque a couple of times for dinner but this review will reflect the brunch. Had brunch on a Saturday and was glad to make reservations online as I would expect the place to be busy busy on a weekend (which was the case as there were several large parties). Service was prompt and the waitress was great but our food took a while to get to the table (around 25-30 minutes or so). My boyfriend ordered the smoked duck pancakes and I got the Barque benedict with brisket. The smoked duck pancakes were huge and delicious; the smoked duck added a savory component to the dish which really complemented the sweetness of the maple syrup and the blueberries. The benedict was good as well, but it would have been better if there were more brisket on the dish (I had around 3-4 slices). The star of the benedict was not the brisket but surprisingly the cornbread. Just thinking about it I would be able to eat the cornbread on it's own. The salad that was paired with the benedict was a nice touch as I got my greens/veggies. Brunch was decent but I would come back for the bbq for dinner. read more

Dining Experience: Dinner Specialty: Barbecue Menu items: Meats = Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Thigh | Sides = Caesar Salad & Spinach Spaetzle Barbecue has made its way into Rocensvalles, an area known as the centre of the Polish community in Toronto. Competing against local favourites like Cafe Polonez, Barque Smokehouse has been smoking the streets of this neighborhood with a sampling menu and a killer atmosphere. Though one can order a la carte, Barque offers guests sampler options that let's one choose from a list of meats and sides, depending on the party size. Because I had my eye set on specific items that I just had to try, I went with the sampler for one. The dish came with slices of beef brisket that were tender and juicy, and just sucked the smoke right out of the smoker. It was as though all the flavour had concentrated on this one meat. I still salivate just thinking about it. I also ordered the chicken thigh due to popular demand and was remarkably impressed with the almost fall-of-the-bone texture of the meat; though I would have liked the skin to be more juicy and crispy, as that's my favourite part of eating chicken with the skin on. The famous baby back ribs were cooked to near perfection with a bit of pink on the center and crunchy almost brunt outer shell. The ribs came with a dry rub that was slightly overpowering for my taste. One can also order them spicy, which will make the meat less dry; however since I can't handle spice that well, I would have liked a mild sauce option as I found I am not the dry-rub kinda gal. Believe it or not, the highlight of the night for me were the sides. The Caesar salad was probably one of the freshest and tastiest I've had at a restaurant. The lettuce leafs were bright green covered in a house-made dressing with a sweet and tangy flavour. Topped with candied smoked bacon and a nutty-flavoured Parmesan cheese, Barque definitely smokes all other contenders out. The other side that impressed my taste buds was the Spinach Spaetzle. This was basically a soft spinach egg noodle with a light creamy sauce, sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and Parmasean crisps for texture. The pasta was gooey and flavourful, yet the lightness of the sauce balanced it well to preserve the premise of this dish being a side, to compliment the strong taste of the meats. With a 500-pound-capacity smoker imported from Tennessee and an atmosphere "a la Terroni", Barque is a spot one must visit, especially on cold winter days when Barbecue season seems so far away. Buen Provecho, Viviana. read more

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Such a gem. Came here today for a brunch date as it was nearby high park and (for once) there was good weather in Toronto. Crab Salad (17): O. M. G. There was minced crab underneath the two deep fried poached eggs, topped did with avocado dream sauce, and a magical tomato hollandaise. One of the best brunch dishes I've ever tasted, and even plated so nicely! The healthy salad green part was separated so you can mix in whatever you want. Pork and Beans 3 Ways with Quail Eggs (16): More like a little tasting platter. It was too good though, this tasting platter is a tease. Each one had its own unique flavour and each were amazing. These are only two dishes out o all their brunch menu. They still have dinner and I intend to give it a try as well. Have a couple of drinks while I'm at it (might be a bit more biased on my dinner review after those...). Service was great, they have complimentary sparkling water and are super attentive. Lovely people. Atmosphere and decorations are totally on point, the patio was perfect on a sunny day like today! read more

Barque Smokehouse - Crab Salad (17) - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For upscale BBQ in hipster territory, Barque Smokehouse is an easy choice for lunch or dinner. Came here for dinner (make a reservation, I shared the BBQ sampler for 2 ($64) between three people, and we upgraded our baby back ribs to the full rack for an extra $20. It was just enough food but I think we also could've gone by without the extra ribs and getting an extra starter. It's a really great deal for how much food you get! Service comes with free popcorn with their signature rub (some kind of sweet-cinnamony-bbq seasoning). They were playing Shrek on the TV, instead of the game like my friend hoped. We shared the jumbo smoked wings (you must try the 299 Competition rub, which is the same stuff on their popcorn), the crispy brussels sprouts, carrots and rapini, and baby back ribs seasoned with the Barque Rack O'bama rub (this was the most underwhelming of all the meats), beef brisket (my personal fave) and smoked beef back ribs (mostly bone and not enough meat!). The staff are really lovely and let us sample the beer before ordering! read more

Wow. Just wow. We booked for last minute reservations on Victoria Day Monday. Unbeknownst to us it was a family style dinner, but we couldn't have planned it better. The meal started with a shot of chilled corn soup, a croquette, and a piece of fried fish. Delicious. Next we were welcomed with a platter of MEAT. (A most welcoming site, no?) a small cast iron pans worth of potato salad, curried veggies, and a lovely arugula salad, so nice that it prompted my eating mate to ask for the recipe for the dressing. The meat was fantastic, and although I was initially disappointed at the amount, it was more than enough. It was well cooked and DELICIOUS. The meal ended with a little banana milkshake, just a perfect sweet touch to end the meal. Our group of four was seated at the back bar which was perfect as we could watch the kitchen come and go (and we were served quickly). The staff were all friendly, and funny. I was also impressed at how they handled all the cute kids running around. This id definitely a family friendly joint. $50 with one glass of wine, taxes and tip included. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Victoria Day family menu - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So my buddy and myself really wanted to go for a BBQ night but unfortunately our main choice was closed on Monday, and this was the 2nd most reviewed one, so we said let's check it out! We started the meal off with 2 smoked duck tacos. They were pretty good! A tad tough, but if you add a bit of hot sauce to it, it brings out the flavours. The brisket is something I was interested in, but after reading a lot of the reviews of people saying it was dry I was quite skeptical. While yes it was quite dry by itself I suggest asking for their hot sauces as well as there were 2 sauces on the table I suggest putting a nice size dime of each sauce on your plate and brush it over the brisket! My friend had the pulled pork, and that was very good! Not much to say about it. Tender and very flavourful. We showed up at 8pm and it was quite busy. Great vibe, great staff! read more

I did enjoy Barques. Although I have to say Im still bothered that the food isnt hot.. (minus one star for that) I guess I'm just not used to it The chicken was really well done and the brisket was pretty darn awesome. I've had better ribs read more

Barque Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm lucky to have this place super close to where i work ;) Can't promise that i'll be too productive afterwards though! We sat on the patio that day and the servers were all so welcoming and the service was generally good in my opinion! Food was great also! We had a large party and i was able to see a good variety of food that they served! i had the smoked trout sandwich which was amazing...the fish wasn't dry and was super tender... i was also able to choose corn on a cob as a side! yum! although, all the health nuts out there, beware! it is super buttery!! others ordered the beef brisket sandwich or the burger... and i think overall they said it was delicious as well! :) happy with this one for sure! read more

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The real meat is in the marketing... What I mean is, the presentation of the food and the experience of being at a trendy new spot taste better then what is on your plate. The food is good, but doesn't add up to the 'buck.' That said, it is still a fun spot and I had a good experience overall. It's worth trying once. I recommend for a group of 4: - double date - family - group of friends *if you go at prime dinner time, expect at 45min-1hr wait ** they do take reservations, but book a few days in advance read more

Barque Smokehouse - Salmon - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Vibe of this restaurant is great. Service is generally solid as well. Very friendly, although I will say it can take time for them to get you what you've asked for. This could just be because we went on a busy Friday night, so I'm willing to look past that in this instance. We had 3 items: Smoked Wings. This was. 8/10. Very delicious, and sauces that accompanied this were great. Baby back ribs: 4/10. Very disappointing. Dry and difficult to cut. I've been to other bbq joints and in this category they probably lose out to hogtown a little and definitely by a big margin to smoque and bones. Mac and cheese: 2/10. Once again disappointing. Was on the verge of sending this back. Was very salty and frankly not that tasty even if we look past the salt issue. Drinks were good overall. No complaints there. All in all I would say it's not that great a bbq spot. The reviews are excellent, so it's possible it was just an off night. I may go in the future once I forget this experience a bit to give it a second shot. For now though, smoque & bones and cherry bbq lead the pack. Lastly I would say location for this place isn't ideal. I Iive downtown and this place was quite the trek. That adds to the disappointment to some degree! Went a long way for sub par food. read more

I have no idea what the hype is. It definitely is a busy place but wasn't feeling the vibe. The food is decent but not orgasmic and maybe just set the bar to high going in. BBQ ribs wings and pulled pork were all great though and MAYBE would come back. read more

This restaurant/apiary is decent. Ordered the meat platter for two, bbq fries and cajun mac n cheese. The turkey with gravy was the best meat. The chopped bbq pork was the worst. Very fatty. All the other meats were alright. The bbq fries weren't worth it. The cajun mac n cheese was very good. I don't agree with the 18% hospitality fee, but it is clearly stated on the menu. Overall I have been to much better bbq places. 5/5 for the bees though. read more

Overall the food was decent. My fiancé enjoyed the lamb, while the ribs remained our favorite part. We ordered the meat platter so that we could try a little bit of everything. On a positive note there was more than enough food for the both of us plus leftovers and that is rare because my fiancé eats for 2! The meat we could have done without was the pulled pork. We also ordered two sides: mac and cheese and fries. If you are a fan of cheesy mac and cheese (with cheese sauce) then you will love it. If I was to return I would order the ribs (both dry rub and barbecue) and fries with NO SEASONING. I absolutely love fries, but these had way too much seasoning that I couldn't eat them without gulping water after I attempted to rub all of the seasoning off (not an exaggeration). Side note: The popcorn was a great snack! read more

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Barque Smokehouse brings a true Southern smoked meat house right into the heart of Toronto's west end. This is a place that warrants return trips in order to enjoy all that they have to offer. The sampler platter is a great way to start for your first visit, to help you discover your favourite cuts and seasonings. Great service, a lively atmosphere and a prototypical west end decor make Barque one of the barbecue places in town. The prices are nothing to scoff at but the food and experience is well worth the price. There are a lot of great hole in the wall type smokehouses hidden around the city, but it's not hard to see why Barque is a popular spot. Make sure to make a reservation in advance as this place is very busy. I will definitely be back some time! read more

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If you like your food over priced and over spiced, then Barque will be right up your alley. Fatty cuts of meat, gross food and uncomfortable atmosphere. Steer clear. read more

Whew! I thought I would be the only one giving this place 3-stars! Ordered the sampler for 2 - the brisket was really nice and tender but taste was overall bland, the chicken thighs were odd and also bland, the ribs were fall off the bone and tasty but I recommend using the hot sauce for all three to get a bit of flavour. The cauliflower side were pretty tasty, except the "creamy" sauce was more watery. The brussel sprouts & squash was undercooked; I couldn't even stick my fork into the sprouts! Majority of our food came out cold/room temperature. Service was pretty good; very attentive and friendly. We only told them of our cold food after so they comped our beers. Ummm....probably will not come back though. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Sampler plater for 2 (sweet ribs, brisket, competition chicken) - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Super friendly place in Roncy. It's obviously a very popular spot and well known. It's taken me awhile to finally visit but I can see why it is! Came here for a brunch, and while it was a half hour to closing, it was still full and people were walking in with me. There's so many yummy options on the menu, but I decided right off the bat to try the breakfast poutine with a fried egg on top. My partner ordered the 5 bone baby back ribs with the fries. OHMYDAYS. I haven't tried the ribs, but the poutine and the fries were amazing. The fries had this amazing seasoning. We also had a couple of drinks, a mimosa and a "smoke and choke," a fancy bourbon sour. The were playing old school X-Men episodes on the TV while we were having brunch, which reminded us of being up early on Saturdays for the good morning cartoons as kids. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal, our service and our time there. I will definitely be coming back, however, I was so ridiculously stuffed after this meal, that even at dinner time I could barely eat much. BE PREPARED TO FEEL FULL. But super satisfied ;) read more

Barque Smokehouse - Breakfast poutine with a fried egg added - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I called the restaurant and ordered an order of wings for takeout. Once I got there they told me I had to pay a 10% gratuity on top. Not only was I not informed over the phone earlier, but the notion that I have to tip a waiter that did not provide me with a service (or that I did not even interact with for the matter) is outrageous. Message to the owner: if you want to improve your waiters income, raise the hourly wage, don't tack on phoney charges to your customers' bill. The wings were OK (overpriced but that's on me for agreeing to pay that price). read more

good quality ingredients. globally very tasty and well prepared. liked the brisket, the ribs and chicken wings, less the corn bread and veggies but all frsh and tasty and fullfilling for sure. so why 4 only .... just because of my personal tastes.... i like my ribs with falling of the bones meats, which it is definitely not, and the bbq sauce to be more bbq ish. but definitely a satisfying meal! read more

A go-to place if you like your protein smokey. Barque Smokehouse is barbecue done right with a sampling of everything one can ask for or want to eat. I've been here for both dinners and brunches and never left disappointed or hungry. The only issue can be the wait at times during the peak eating times and reservations are very limited. Decor is simple and the wall of sauces will just leave you wanting to take some home. Service always friendly and welcoming, plus I believe the best seats in the house is at the bar. Bartender will have you laughing and wanting to order more drinks (especially the caesars) because it's that good. I love their caesars made with candied bacon rim....absolutely delish! And depending on the day you come you can have a surprise inside the drink, i.e. pickled asparagus, pepperette, pickled bean etc. For first timers - the sampler platter for dinner is the best bet as it comes with choices of brisket, pulled pork, beef ribs, chicken, baby back ribs and sides. Depending on how many people in the group the number of choices you can select varies. I love the ribs here since they're the fall-off the bones tender type with lots of BBQ sauce and extra sauce on the side for dipping.....mmmmm Plus always comes with a side of crispy fries and arugula salad with light vinaigrette to balance off the meatiness. My favourite brunch dish would have to be Barque Benedict ($14) - smoked brisket on top of cornbread, poached eggs, bbq hollandaise with hash and salad. Plus the blueberry, lemon, poppyseed scone for $2 is simply delicious because the tanginess and sweetness of the flavours go so well together and they're oh so tasty. Do make reservations in advance or be prepared to wait, but please rest assure that it will be worth the wait. read more

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So far so good! Clean. Trendy. Nice staff. Good atmosphere. We ordered the beef brisket sandwich and apple and brie French toast. Excited to see what it's like... It was everything we had hoped for! Brisket sandwich was great. It was tender and full of flavour. Onions, horseradish mayo, cabbage. All yummers. Fries also had a nice spice. It was all spices enough but not spicy. The apple and brie French toast was also spectacular. Huge portions, fresh, hot. Yummers too! Service was great. Waitress kept refilling our water (it's a hot one today). Whenever we're back in the area, we'll visit again. Don't hesitate. Full recommendations. Next time I'll try to come here for dinner. The meatier options also looked very appetizing! read more

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Ate here with 3 friends with the total coming to $75 with tip. Great place if you are looking for ribs, which I would say is their specialty. Half rack is about $16 with a choice of 3 different flavours. Full rack is approx. $30: I would say good for 2 people who are of average stature. It will be tempting but the fries are not a good order as they are overly salty. Wings are good but don't think it's $12 good. Draft beer is $8. Make reservation please. Go for: ribs, ribs, and ribs Don't go for: everything else is a toss up read more

Barque Smokehouse - Yup - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This Roncey staple has been a place that I was hoping to try for a long time. I haven't been to a Southern BBQ restaurant in Toronto before aside from chains (Montana's, I'm looking at you.). Firstly, I don't believe they take reservations on weekends during dinner time on OpenTable so I expected a wait in any case. We arrived around 7:30 on a Saturday and were told that it would be 1 hour. We strolled around and grabbed an ice cream at Eds Real Scoop. After 30 minutes, we were pleasantly surprised with a phone call stating that we had a table on the patio. We were greeted with the nicest waitress (we tipped 20% just because she was so nice!). She told us about how everything worked, gave me a great beer recommendation (Belle Gueule Lager for the summer night). The patio had a great ambiance to it with lights hung around, which would make for a cute date place. We had complementary BBQ flavoured popcorn that was waiting for us. It was a nice snack, pretty flavourful in certain sections - while a little bland in places with less flavouring. A cute gesture nonetheless. We decided to start with their sweet heat wings and a small arugula/tangerine salad. Their wings were really good - flavourful with a small kick and tender meat. One of my favourites of the night. Salad was good - nothing too fancy, exactly as it sounds topped with a vinaigrette. Given this is a meal of all meats, it was a welcomed starter. In terms of our main, we ordered a half rack of ribs (their classic sauce), 7oz of brisket and 7oz of pulled pork. It came with a honey mustard and BBQ sauce on the side to spread our meats with (with a brush). The brisket and the pulled pork were good - BBQed pretty well but definitely needed the sauces to give it that extra kick. The ribs were very well seasoned, I expected it to fall off the bone but it was a little less tender than that. However it was still delicious. It was more than enough for the two of us for dinner - we probably could have gotten the smaller servings of pulled pork and brisket. Overall, I'd recommend the wings the most. The rest are staples to southern BBQ and it's worth trying. Barques does what it does well - but after a while it was definitely a whole lot of meat to handle. It was kind of the same taste over and over. The bill came out to $70 for two people (including a beer). It was a reasonable meal for the amount of food that we got. If you would like a restaurant with a great atmosphere and serving great Southern BBQ, this would be a great place. Really good to bring a big group or come here as a date. Roncey also is just such a cute neighbourhood to stroll around in before or after your meal. read more

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Had a half rack BBQ ribs (dry rub) plus winter slaw (carrots and other root vegetables) to help push down all the BBQ I devoured (also sampled my friends' beef brisket and original-style, sauce-basted ribs). Pro tip: I liked the taste of the dry rub more, but it can be kind of dry. I asked for BBQ sauce on the side, which came quite in handy. Ditto for the beef brisket - it was quite dry, and if I were to go back, I'd recommend ordering the ribs or anything else over it. One of my friends preferred the wings, though I found the spicy-sweet heat was a bit more on the spicy than the sweet side. Our main server was really nice and attentive, filled our water (flat or carbonated, both are free) constantly, and was overall friendly. The bussers, however, were way too eager to clear our table - our popcorn was taken away completely full while we were still eating it, and I was asked multiple times if I was finished with my plate even while the slaw was still half full and a couple ribs still on the plate...I was still chewing when trying to tell them I'm still working on it. Overall, I'd say it's OK to come here if you happen to be nearby but otherwise nothing particularly calling me back anytime soon. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Dry rub half rack, winter slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's been a lot of hype of Barque lately, and since my boyfriend loves bbq, we made the trek out here. We arrived just before it opened for dinner (at 5) and there was already a line forming. I realized I forgot to call to make a reservation, but luckily we were able to get a seat (although the hostess informed us we'd have to be outta there by 7). Our server came by and dropped off a bucket of complimentary popcorn with two types of dipping sauces - a Carolina-style mustard sauce and a Kansas-style bbq sauce. I really enjoyed the bbq sauce since it had a nice sweet flavour. The popcorn was certainly a nice change from bread typically served at restaurants. Barque has several St. Ambroise beers on tap and they also have house sparkling water (which I've never seen served on the house at restaurants!). As for the food, we started with the brisket poutine ($9). There was cheddar and mozzarella cheese served on top of the smoked brisket and fries. The brisket had a nice smoky flavour and was simply delicious, especially with the flavourful gravy. The fries were thin and were nothing to write home about. I wished the cheese was more incorporated into the poutine, as it was just a massive glob on top of the dish. Overall - loved the brisket and gravy, the rest of the dish was just meh. We also started with the smoked miami ribs ($8). The serving was larger than I expected - it came served in a small skillet filled with the ribs. Although I enjoyed the sweet glaze it was covered with, I found the ribs too chewy for my liking. For our main, we decided to share the Barque Sampler for One ($22). For this sampler, you get to choose 3 of the following (and 2 sides): competition chicken thigh, 1/3 rack of baby back ribs (spicy or rubbed), brisket and beef rib. We chose to exclude the beef rib. The chicken thigh was my favourite - it was perfectly cooked and had the most amazing sauce. We got the ribs rubbed, since the other option was spicy. I was afraid it would be too dry and I'd have to dip the ribs in the bbq sauce (from the popcorn), but they were really moist and flavourful. Another hit! Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the brisket. Maybe my problem was that I only had one slice from the sampler... but it was really dry. I enjoyed it a lot more in the poutine (probably because it was covered in gravy...). One of the sides we had was the Barque Caesar. Although it was just a regular caesar, it contained smoked candied bacon. I absolutely loved this! I could've eaten a plateful of this alone. After all that food, we decided to give the homemade pecan pie (with Greg's roasted marshmallow ice cream) a try. And I'm glad we did! This pecan pie was just amazing... and the ice cream just elevated it to a "wow" dish. A great way to end the meal! Overall - a few hits and a few misses, but there are definitely a few things I'd come back for. read more

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I am a huge fan of barbeque and finding Barque Smokehouse was from word of mouth! My friend first recommended me to order from them at JustEat but i really wanted to go there and have it as fresh as possible. She was super happy to have popped by Barque cherry. I loved the look and feel of the place and it's always nice having a little bucket of popcorn to welcome me before my meal! We ordered a sampler that game with 3 kinds of meats and 3 side dishes. I loved their brisket and pulled pork! they have this smoked pasta dish that i had to order two of too. I am also glad that we made a reservation as the place isn't too big so it gets packed really fast! read more

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I enjoy a good BBQ so I really wanted to love Barque Smokehouse. This review should be considered and understood for what it is; that is, in my opinion, their prices seemed a little expensive. The food, while not exceptional, was fairly good. I do appreciate that the costs of food has increased dramatically for restaurants and this has resulted in those costs being passed onto diners. I also appreciate that by paying their staff living wages the customer foots the bill. I have no problem with that at all, except when the prices in relation to portions do not meet expectations. I mean the price for a rack of ribs (please pass me my reading glasses Duchess, is that really the price?) so I expected something of a Flintstone's sized portion but it turned out to be barely enough for two people to share. And $19 for six chicken wings that are listed as Jumbo sized wings but looked like the usual size to me. I mean over $3 a wing of any size is absurd. The restaurant itself was welcoming, warm and cozy. The staff were friendly and our server was delightful. We enjoyed our time there and felt our business was appreciated. Our visit was to celebrate a birthday and our group was five adults. Between us we ordered a rack of ribs, an order of wings, a Greek salad and a Caesar salad, one order each of the chicken thighs and chicken tenders, and four sides. Between us we had 3 draft beers, 4 - 5 oz. glasses of wine, and one cocktail. The bill came to about $370. These days $75 per person with a drink or two is not highly unusual when dining out but, because the Duchess and I footed the bill it did seem to be more than expected for basically good pub food. Of course, they do make a point of noting that tipping isn't expected due to paying their staff fair wages but (nudge nudge wink wink) we were reminded that anything would be appreciated. So of course we obliged. Overall our visit was enjoyable and our guests were happy. This review should be only construed as a notice to others as what to expect in terms of the pricing and portions. Of note, prior to going there was no way available to look at the menu with prices on their website. Perhaps there is a reason for that. One nice touch was they provided a free dessert for the guest of honour! read more

This review is for takeout. I ordered on a Saturday night with no problems. I was directed to go to the back of the restaurant to pick up. The place was packed. I almost felt it was past capacity. No problems, that's why my bf and I decided to take out and eat at home, in peace. The food? It was good. It didn't blow me away for the prices we've paid. ($78) We ordered the rib sampler, brisket, green beans and Mac and cheese. We both favored only one of the 3 rib choices. The green beans container was absolutely not full, which is disappointing. The Mac and cheese container barely could contain itself. I thought they forgot our brisket because it was on the bottom of ribs. We really didn't know how that should've tasted because all the sauce from the 3 different types of ribs had already covered it. I would suggest they package everything separately. Overall, mehhhhhh. I've had better bbq, for a better price. read more

Heard about this place for a while. So finally had the chance to go. At first I was displeased about the service. They lost my reservation. How does that happen? But luckily there wasn't that much people there, so it was a 30 minute wait. We went by Dizzy's next door and grabbed a drink while we waited The service from the server was good and well planned. I started with the duck tacos and lamb ribs for apps. The duck was dry, but well flavored. The duck skin adds good crunch. There was sauce on the tabke, I'm assuming its their house sauce. Didn't really get to try it but yeah I think it would of been wise to try it on the duck. The lamb ribs... Wow. That's it. It was that amazing. Wanted to order more but I wanted to try their sample platter and soo... Next time ;) The sampler platter is a good choice to try. You get a good range of choices and have a chance to experience a full palate of flavours. Their walnut salad is very refreshing and should of saved it for the end.lol the sweet patatoe was spiced up well and has a good kick of heat. Their brisket is a must try if your a beef lover. Their churios sausage delivers a punch in strong flavors, If you don't like cumin. Stay away.lol but I liked it. Their pork ribs were disappointing... Very dry and hard. I don't mind a crust on my ribs but I need my meat to be moist. I really wanted to try the beef ribs but unfortunately there were sold out :@ Overall. This is place was good. Had a great time and enjoyed most of the food. I will definitely go again to try out the beef ribs and have a lot more of the lamb.lol definitely a 4 star place :) check it out! read more

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Droolssss, I love BBQ so of course I'd love Barque Smokehouse. I came here in the spring and my fiancé and I really enjoyed it. Although it is a little crammed inside the ambience is still great. We got the sampler for two which included 3 meats and 3 sides which was more than enough food for two people! For meats we tried the brisket, beef as well as baby back ribs. The brisket had to be my favourite since I'm quite new to brisket, it was the right amout of sweet+heat. As our sides we enjoyed the gemelli pasta which was totally yummmm and the cauliflower Au gratin (no longer on menu) Definitely a spot to check out if you're in the park dale area whether you want some grub or just a quick beer. read more

Barque Smokehouse - Greeted with a bucket of popcorn, don't mind if I dooo - Barbeque Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Barque is a trendy, expensive BBQ restaurant with mediocre food. If you value style over substance, make this your go-to spot. The pulled pork was alright, though plain. The $14 serving came with just the 1/2 lb of meat. The pork wasn't pre-pulled, like I expected. Instead, it was just two slabs of pork loin that you had to shred and season yourself. Although the serving was generous, I would've appreciated something else--fries, a dill pickle, or at least a bun--for that price. There was only one vegetarian option, a smoked mushroom and lentil marinara with roasted asparagus. We assumed it was a pasta with marinara sauce. We assumed wrong. It was a dish of bland, simple, underseasoned tomato sauce with a few spears of asparagus and 5 lentil balls. Let me just reiterate: this entrée was essentially just sauce. Imagine dumping a can of diced tomatoes in a bowl and topping it with a couple vegetarian meatballs, and you've got this $16 dish. The side dishes all cost extra. The "cajun" mac 'n' cheese had no hint of spice or kick. The cool ranch slaw had a nice crunch, but seemed entirely unseasoned. The succotash was nice, although I didn't taste any "lime aioli". The fries were good, but nothing I haven't tasted before at Five Guys. The sides were decent, but they all tasted like things you could either make yourself or buy at a local diner--and for a lot less than $7 to $9 per serving. The service was okay. When we were ordering, one of us wanted to order from the prix fixe menu. Only then did it occur to our waitress to tell us that the prix fixe menu only applied if all of us ordered from it. At the end of the meal, two of us asked for our meals to be packed up to go. The waitress (without asking if it's okay with us) packed both of our dishes in the same container, leaving us to separate our meals after the fact. What you get is the rustic pails of pre-dinner popcorn, the adorable mini cast iron pans, and the opportunity to feel a little fancier than you are as you ask your friends "Sparkling or still?" What you don't get is a flavourful, satisfying barbeque experience. If you go to Barque, make sure that you're there for the Instagrammable photo ops, and not the food. read more

This is a review solely for their pulled pork on bbq fries I tried at their festival booths. Had it twice within one weekend. Delicious. Decent amount of pork I would say for the additional $4. Will need to visit their storefront to try their other smoked and bbq'd food. read more

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As always food is incredible. Some of the best BBQ in Toronto. Great atmosphere!!!!!!!!

Disappointing BBQ! Brisket was dry. Pork ribs tough and under cooked. Dry wings were, wait for it, too dry. Not one piece of bacon in my Caesar salad. Hush puppies were flavourless, dry and inedible. Sausage was good - nice flavour and juicy. Brussels sprouts were great! Love the sweet and salty flavour contrast. $85 for all this food! Never again. read more