Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Orlando area by diners
Barbecue stands as one of America's most cherished culinary traditions, weaving together a rich tapestry of history, regional diversity, and evolving flavors that resonate with diners from coast to coast. A July 2022 YouGov survey revealed that nearly all Americans (96%) who consume meat , underscoring its widespread enduring appeal and cross-cultural significance. Among the 1,000 survey respondents, Texas dominated as the place most often associated with barbecue, but the cuisine's roots expand far beyond the Lone Star State.
American barbecue can be traced back to Indigenous cooking techniques and was further enriched by the influences of enslaved Africans. In the centuries since, it's evolved into a multifaceted culinary art with : the tangy, vinegar-based sauces and slow-cooked pork of the Carolinas; the tender brisket of Texas with sauce served on the side; the robust, sweet-forward flavors characteristic of Kansas City; and Alabama's signature mayo-based white sauce drizzled over some juicy chicken.
Alongside these classic offerings, innovative interpretations have surged in popularity in recent decades, as multicultural variants such as Korean BBQ, with its marinated cuts and sizzling grill presentations, and Mexican barbacoa, known for its richly spiced, slow-cooked succulence, have carved out their own niche in the competitive barbecue landscape.
Over the years, barbecue has not only mirrored America's evolving palate but has also fostered a spirit of community, as festivals, backyard cookouts, and friendly competitions celebrate the art of smoking and grilling鈥攖raditions lovingly passed down from generation to generation.
Nationwide, barbecue restaurants today greet families and friends with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats served on sturdy metal trays, often covered in rustic butcher paper. And what meal would be complete without those hearty sides? Whether you opt for gooey mac and cheese and smoky collard greens or crumbly cornbread and creamy coleslaw, you can't go wrong.
If you're craving some good 'cue in your neck of the woods, has you covered with the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Orlando based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "barbecue" within a 10-kilometer radius of Orlando were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Keep reading to see where to go when the hunger for all things low-and-slow strikes you!
#30. Ten Ten Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 3.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5600 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum, Barbecue
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#29. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.4/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6372 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
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#28. Sonny's BBQ
- Rating: 3.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7423 South Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
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#27. Sonny's BBQ
- Rating: 3.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3390 University Blvd. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
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#26. Smokey Bones Orlando
- Rating: 3.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Chicken Wings
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#25. Sonny's BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7055 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
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#24. Cecil's Texas Style BBQ
- Rating: 3.6/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12901 Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
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#22. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
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#21. Izziban Sushi And Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.7/5 (1174 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5310 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Barbecue, Korean
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#20. Tasty Wok
- Rating: 3.9/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1237 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cantonese, Barbecue, Noodles
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#19. Oley's Kitchen & BBQ
- Rating: 3.9/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Rio Grande Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Caribbean
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#18. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.9/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8181 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
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#17. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.9/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5449 Gateway Village Cir Orlando, Florida
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#16. Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que
- Rating: 3.9/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5818 Conroy Windermere Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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#15. 4 Rivers Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11764 University Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Smokehouse
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#14. Top Top Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 North Alafaya Trl Ste 119 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue
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#13. Star Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 West Oak Ridge Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Barbecue
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#12. Shin Jung Korean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1638 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, American
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#11. City Barbeque
- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 South Semoran Blvd. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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#10. 4 Rivers Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 West Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#9. Korea House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#8. Bulgogi House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 705 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#7. Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1326 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Latin American, Southern
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#6. Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5655 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Hot Pot, Korean, Barbecue
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#5. Smoke & Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 North Primrose Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Donuts
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#4. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6324 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
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#3. K-BBQ & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 5101 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#2. BBB Tofu House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5140 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#1. Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq
- Rating: 4.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6807 South Orange Ave. Ste 110 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.
