Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mighty Quinn's Barbeque, JIMBO'S PIT BAR B Q and CHINA YUAN RESTAURANT, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for bbq in Tampa. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional bbq.
Tampa's Premier BBQ Destinations
Explore the rich, smoky flavors of Tampa’s premier barbecue destinations, where traditional pit-style cooking meets a diverse array of international influences. This collection features everything from the classic American brisket at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque and Mission BBQ to unexpected delights like Spanish-inspired bites from Mr Empanada and authentic Chinese fare at China Yuan Restaurant. Whether you are seeking a casual tavern atmosphere or a hearty family-style feast, these local favorites showcase the incredible range of grilled and smoked cuisines available throughout the city.
30 restaurants in Best BBQ in Tampa | Top Spots
- Mighty Quinn's Barbeque: American.
- JIMBO'S PIT BAR B Q: American.
- CHINA YUAN RESTAURANT: Chinese.
- BUBBAQUES: American.
- KONAN'S BBQ: American.
- G PEPPERS GRILL & TAVERN: American.
- MR EMPANADA: Spanish.
- MISSION BBQ TOWN & COUNTRY: American.
- WORLD OF BEER: American.
- MISSION BBQ: American.
- MARTIN'S BBQ: American.
- BUBBAQUE'S #7007: American.
- AL'S FINGER LICKING GOOD SOUL FOOD: American.
- PIBB'S RIB SHACK: American.
- BIG RED BBQ LLC: American.
- CHICK-N-BONES CAFE AND CATERING: American.
- SON OF A BRISKET BBQ: American.
- CROSSROAD HOT CHICKEN: American.
- JET'S PIZZA: Italian.
- ONE FAMILY KOREAN RESTAURANT: Korean.
- CHINA STAR RESTAURANT: Chinese.
- ROLLIN PITT: American.
- LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ: Chinese.
- FRESH KITCHEN: American.
- CHINA EXPRESS: Chinese.
- BAR TEN: American.
- MF BBQ: American.
- OUTSIDE BBQ LLC: American.
- BRISKET AND BEYOND: American.
- WHIGHAM FAMILY KITCHEN: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
