From brisket to pork ribs and all the decadent sides, our editors rounded up the best spots in Philadelphia to satisfy your barbecue cravings..jpg)
Craft Hall
Vegetables and barbecue go hand-in-hand, especially at Craft Hall, which serves up a whole-smoked cauliflower. This delectable dish is paired with sundried tomato pesto, pita and a creamy jalapeno aioli for the ideal mixture of grill and greens. 901 N. Delaware Ave, crafthallphilly.com
Deke’s Bar-b-que
At Deke’s Bar-b-que, find authentic barbecue in a laid-back, rustic setting. Mouthwatering collard greens, tangy pickles, savory pork and their signature dry rub and more are all cooked in old-school iron barrel pits that the owner helped design and build himself. 137 Berkley St., dekesbar-b-que.com
Fette Sau
With a name translating to “fat pig” in German, you know Fette Sau doesn’t play around with barbecue. The daily-changing menu often features favorites such as St. Louis Ribs and soft rolls. 1208 Frankford Ave., fettesauphilly.com
Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ
This Philly hot spot will transport you straight to the Aloha State. Swing by Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ for authentic island dishes like musubi, loco moco and Hawaiian barbecue short ribs. 117 South St., mahalophilly.com
Mike’s BBQ
For years, Mike has delighted friends and family with his signature barbecue style, and now everyone can taste it. The vibrant blue exterior handpainted with singing pigs is hard to miss. From jerk wings to brisket and Italian fried mac ‘n cheese balls, Mike does it all. 1703 S 11th St., mikesbbqphilly.com
Muta
Enjoy Korean-style barbecue with a variety of flavors and meats from classics like Doeji Buglgoi and Yangnyum Tongdahk. Foodies can sit back and relax with crispy fried chicken and freshly steamed pork belly or turn it up with some karaoke. 5501 N. Front St., mutaphilly.com
North by Texas
Whether it’s onion-stuffed porchetta or brisket with Philly’s thickest bark, customers can rest assured that North by Texas’s barbecue uses only ethically sourced meat smoked by a native Texan. Don’t miss their Tex-Mex pop-up every Saturday at the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market, located at The Mermaid Inn. 7673 Germantown Ave., instagram.com/northbytexas
Zig Zag BBQ
Picture a hearty serving of pulled pork with slaw, pickles and California sauce all pressed between a soft bun. Pair this with Zig Zag’s queso mac bechamel, garnished with pickled jalapenos and flaming Cheeto dust. It sounds like a questionable combo—especially for a barbecue restaurant—until you take the first bite. 2111 E. York St., zigzagbbq.com
Photography by: By Chad Rosenthal
