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 upscale places for bbq in Tampa. Top-rated bbq spots at the right price.
Tampa's Upscale BBQ Destinations
Tampa’s upscale barbecue scene offers a sophisticated take on classic wood-fired flavors, blending traditional Southern techniques with international flair. From the tender, slow-smoked American meats at Pibb's Rib Shack and Brandon BBQ on Demand, LLC to the interactive and aromatic Chinese grill experience at Lameizi Hot Pot & BBQ, there is a style to suit every palate. Whether you are craving a refined rib dinner or a vibrant fusion of spices, these local favorites elevate the art of the grill for a truly memorable dining experience.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale BBQ in Tampa | Top Upscale 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.
