The Palomino Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

1. The Palomino Smokehouse

8.6
109 7th Ave SW (at Centre St S), Calgary, AB
American Restaurant · Downtown Calgary · 30 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew McGuire: Omg the ribs happy out of this world!

Zach R.Zach R: BBQ here gives Texas BBQ a run for its money. The vibe is very Austin-esque, too.

Heather C.Heather CHISHOLM: Great BBQ, also surprisingly delicious cocktails.

Big T's BBQ and Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

2. Big T's BBQ and Smokehouse

7.9
2138 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB
BBQ Joint · Banff Trail · 20 tips and reviews

Marilyn C.Marilyn Cox: Ask for extra, layered cheese on natchos, our order had almost zero cheese. But great pulled pork and salsa w it!

A B.A Ballesteros: There give 3 different sauces with the delicious brisket and they are all good.

BillBill: Amazing BBQ food!

Bow Bulgogi Korean and Vietnamese is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

3. Bow Bulgogi Korean and Vietnamese

8.3
Calgary, AB
Korean Restaurant · Killarney · 11 tips and reviews

Sascha B.Sascha Belagamage: Come here for absolutely delicious bulgogi (bbq meat), galbi (bbq beef short ribs), and bibimbap. Also friendly service and decent prices.

Andre P.Andre P.: Bulgogi is amazing

Dewd P.Dewd P: Korean BBQ is incredible.

Hayden Block is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

4. Hayden Block

8.9
1136 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB
BBQ Joint · Northwest Calgary · 8 tips and reviews

Jonathan G.Jonathan Galvez Gomez: The brisket is so good also try the wings. Beer definitely wild rose, velvet fog

Kraig P.Kraig Parkinson: The brisket is nice and moist with great flavor. Beef rib and pork ribs both have good flavor and never dry.

Mealsy79Mealsy79: Amazing food! The brisket was the winner of the night. Pulled pork was on the dry side. Cocktails were on point 👌🏾

Model Milk is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

5. Model Milk

8.5
308 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Southern Food Restaurant · Beltline · 24 tips and reviews

CoryCory: Fantastic food and ambience. Go for the Brisket. Outstanding!

ToryBurchToryBurch: We love the popular Sunday suppers at this loft-style restaurant, where dishes like beef brisket and corn succotash are served family style at communal tables.

Diane L.Diane Lauer: Loved the deviled eggs and the short ribs. This place is amazing. Listen to your waiter's advice. They will steer you well.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

6. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.9
638-6 Ave SW #100 (6th St SW), Calgary, AB
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Calgary · 5 tips and reviews

Matthew B.Matthew B: I love this place. The BEST Japanese BBQ. Bring a large group & you will leave stuffed full of delicious meat & affordable to boot. It's also just a fun place to go.

Arshia H.Arshia Hosseini: Very good bbq. The rice is also good.

Sophie S.Sophie Steelant: Good food, friendly staff!

Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

7. Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack

7.3
316 3 St S.E., Calgary, AB
BBQ Joint · Downtown Calgary · 19 tips and reviews

Nicole S.Nicole Schmidt: The pulled pork, catfish and brisket are amazing! I haven't tried any other items yet but friends said the ribs were fantastic too. We had a very attentive waitress even on a busy Sunday evening.

Darryl M.Darryl M: The Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, and cornbread!

Ethelle P.Ethelle Pantino: BBQ platter add snow crabs and corn bread is more than enough for 4 adults! It was soooo good! Love the food, love the ambiance and love the live band :) will definitely be back.

Comery Block Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

8. Comery Block Barbecue

7.4
638 17 ave sw, Calgary, AB
BBQ Joint · Beltline · 3 tips and reviews

Albert B.Albert B: Wings and brisket are fantastic

BonnieBonnie: Brisket and other daily specials

Paula M.Paula Madeira: Good beer, good brisket and good corn bread. My brisket had more fat than I’m used to but it was pretty good regardless. After 10pm half-pound meats go half price

Blue Star Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

9. Blue Star Diner

8.8
809 1 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB
Diner · Bridgeland · 49 tips and reviews

Ernest H.Ernest Hon: Beef brisket eggs Benedict was excellent

Nicole T.Nicole Tupechka: pulled pork bennie

Steven K.Steven Kim: Pulled Pork bennies! yummy! i love breakfast fusion!

Tony Roma's Ribs, Seafood, & Steaks is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

10. Tony Roma's Ribs, Seafood, & Steaks

7.4
3010 23rd St. N.E., Calgary, AB
BBQ Joint · Vista Heights · 5 tips and reviews

BarbBarb: Try the St. Louis Ribs

Sherri K.Sherri King: Try the Baby Back Ribs

Catherine B.Catherine Bao: Great Ribs, try the combo ones

Cactus Club Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

11. Cactus Club Cafe

8.6
2612 39 Ave. NE (at Barlow Tr.), Calgary, AB
American Restaurant · Northeast Calgary · 27 tips and reviews

Jessika-Lyne M.Jessika-Lyne Martel: The short rib sandwich is awesome

Will C.Will C: Hoisin short rib ftw.

Robert D.Robert Durbin: Friendly staff, great talent, yummy too. You really can't miss.

Pigeonhole is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

12. Pigeonhole

8.7
306 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Restaurant · Mission · 14 tips and reviews

Maan K.Maan Kattan: A great restaurant, the smashed cucumber dish, tuna, and the short rib are all great choices.

Maan K.Maan Kattan: The short ribs, tomato, and the dumplings are great!

Jody C.Jody Cheung: Smoked Lamb Ribs

SALTLIK Calgary. is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

13. SALTLIK Calgary.

8.1
101 8 Ave SW SW, Calgary, AB
New American Restaurant · Downtown Calgary · 23 tips and reviews

CimmyCimmy: Best dry ribs in the west! The duo of dips is refreshing at the same time savoury! Service is fantastic!

AfshabAfshab: the pork ribs was good, but i didn't like prawn spaghetti.

Metro NewsMetro News: Try the California-cut New York, Chicago-style — charred on the outside, with blue cheese butter melting on top, or petit filet on Bearnaise sauce, which is tender as expected. Affordable wine list. Read more.

CHARCUT Roast House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

14. CHARCUT Roast House

8.4
#101, 899 Centre St. SW (in Hotel Le Germain), Calgary, AB
Steakhouse · Downtown Calgary · 50 tips and reviews

Gustavo M.Gustavo Martins: Best in town. From the octopus as starter to the bison brisket and their fish, everything is very flavorful. If you want a good meal, come here.

Alex R.Alex Radu: You will have high expectations coming here. CHARCUT will live up to them. Try the head-smashed-in cocktail and the bison brisket

Heather Kirk T.Heather Kirk Toronto, ON: Follow the chefs on Twitter @charcut. Anyone had an Alley Burger yet?

The Kilt & Caber Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Calgary.

15. The Kilt & Caber Ale House

7.7
53 High Street (at MacKenzie Towne Gate SE), Calgary, AB
Pub · McKenzie Towne · 13 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick McDonald: Mondays nights... $5/24oz beer and 1 cent dry ribs!

Chris O.Chris O'Donnell: The daily special here are pretty good. Monday 1cent ribs the wings Tuesday & Wednesday...

Chris O.Chris O'Donnell: The rib special is awesome, but it doesn't start till 4!!!