Barque Smokehouse

4.6

927 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Barbecue

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

At Barque our mission is to create new and memorable BBQ experiences for our guests, accomplished through our combination of modern culinary techniques, traditional in-house Southern smoking, and a belief in true hospitality. We’ve been proud to present this original approach to BBQ in the heart of Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village since 2011.

We are a full wage restaurant as designated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. Staff also receive extended health benefits, including dedicated mental health care, and also paid sick/personal days. Any gratuity is appreciated but unnecessary.

The impact of COVID-19 on our food system has caused an unprecedented rise in costs. Our goal has always been - and will continue to be - to offer the most reasonable prices possible, while keeping the business operational.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Canadian, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 532-7700
Website
http://www.barque.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Neinstein, Mark Richardson

Location
299 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M3
Neighborhood
Toronto / Ontario
Cross street
Geoffrey St and Roncesvalles Ave
Parking details
Parking is available for free until midnight on the side streets surrounding the restaurant. After midnight, all cars must be moved to the street. Paid parking available on Roncesvalles Ave.
Public transit
Take the subway to Dundas West station and take the streetcar from the station to the Grenadier Ave stop on the 504 streetcar. If you are coming from south of us, take the 504 streetcar to the Grenadier Ave stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Smoked Chicken WingsCA$19.00
6 Jumbo wings. Choice of sauce or rub. Rubs: 299 Rub, Lemon Pepper, Smokey Dill Pickle, BBQ 5-Spice, or Cajun. Sauces: Kansas City Style or Nashville Hot.
Barque Caesar SaladCA$20.00
Candied smoked bacon, herbed bread crumbs, shaved Grana Padano, homemade Caesar dressing.
Crispy Chicken TendersCA$17.00
Gluten free recipe. Rice flour, gluten-free panko, 299 Rub, Carolina BBQ sauce. Ask to make it Nashville Hot.
Charred Broccoli SaladCA$22.00
Pomegranate seeds, radicchio, pickled red onions, french fried onions and grape tomatoes in a tahini vinaigrette. Contains sesame.
Smoked Duck Tacos (2)CA$16.00
Pickled radish, Chinese bbq sauce
Charred Cabbage Chips CA$16.00
Napa cabbage, Toasted sesame oil, Carolina BBQ sauce. Contains sesame.
All Beef Salami CA$12.00
1/4 LB Thick cut smoked beef salami. Grilled to order. Honey mustard BBQ aioli, pepperoncini.

Sampler for Two

Choose-Your-Own BBQ AdventureCA$96.00
Select one selection from the starters, plus three selections from the Bar-B-Que section (above the dotted line), and two selections from the sides.

Meet Meat Platter

A BBQ Feast for 4-6CA$168.00
Smoked Brisket (½ LB), Barque Rack O’ Bama Baby Back Ribs (full rack), Competition Chicken Thighs (4), Chopped BBQ Pork (½ LB), Smoked Farmer’s Sausages (2), Buffalo BBQ Pork Rinds

The Bar-B-Que

Farmer's Sausage (2)CA$20.00
Smoked farmer's sausage (pork). Grilled to order
Chopped BBQ PorkCA$24.00
½ Lb chopped pork butt, Texas honey
Competition Chicken Thighs (2) CA$18.00
299 Competition Rub, Texas BBQ glaze.
Smoked Beef BrisketCA$32.00
½ Lb sliced brisket, brisket jus.
Baby Back Ribs
Choose from three flavours - Barque Rack O'bama Sauce: The Classic - rubbed, smoked, basted, basted, basted; Lemon Pepper Rub: The new classic; 5-Spice Honey Garlic: 5-Spice BBQ Rub with a honey garlic glaze.
Smoked JambalayaCA$29.00
Stewed tomato and okra studded with cauliflower, butternut squash, poblano peppers, vegan crumble. Served on a crispy rice cake.
Miso Smoked Salmon CA$34.00
Fennel and orange slaw. Contains soy and sesame.

Sides

Barque Caesar Salad CA$12.00
Candied smoked bacon, herbed bread crumbs, shaved Grana Padano, homemade Caesar dressing.
Charred Broccoli SaladCA$14.00
Pomegranate seeds, radicchio, pickled red onions, french fried onions and grape tomatoes in a tahini vinaigrette. Contains sesame.
Grilled Garlic Gai LanCA$14.00
Chinese broccoli, smoked garlic, sesame oil, grilled lemon. Contains sesame.
Pimento Mac N' CheeseCA$16.00
Cavatappi, pimento cheese sauce, bbq ketchup rub panko.
Street CornCA$15.00
Grilled corn, chili-lime aioli, queso fresco crumble, smoked poblano sauce.
Barque Made Tater Tots CA$12.00
Fry rub, charred green onion sour cream.
Smokey Dill Pickle SlawCA$10.00
Creamy cabbage slaw, smokey dill pickle rub.
Grilled Herb Butter Cornbread CA$10.00
Charred green onion and garlic herb butter.
BBQ FriesCA$10.00
Tossed with homemade Fry rub.

What 927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Barque Smokehouse offers a "delicious" BBQ experience with standout brisket and ribs. The "relaxed vibe" and "spacious" setting make it ideal for families. Guests rave about "fantastic service" and a welcoming atmosphere. While some noted inconsistency and portion sizes, many praise it as the "best BBQ in Toronto."

927 Reviews

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AZED
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Absolutely delicious barbecue brisket, ribs and chicken all delicious and smokey. Snow peas appetizer was fantastic. Service was a bit slow, ambience is a bit sports bar-ish, which is not my favourite but overall a nice place.
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Margaret
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. We celebrate a birthday dinner there. The staff were very attentive. It’s one of the few restaurants in the city that support a living wage for the servers. We support this and appreciate this unique establishment.
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Michelle
Toronto
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, but not as good as it has been in the past. Brisket, pulled pork and chicken were great. Ribs a little dry. The sides were either really good or just okay. We're also told we would need to leave our table at a certain time due to another reservation. Completely understand that, but would have been nice to know when the reservation was confirmed vs. 20 minutes after we were seated as we had to go elsewhere to continue our conversation (no more drinks, no dessert at Barque).
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Geoffrey
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very much enjoyed my meal at Barque. Decent sized portions that were delicious. I also particularly enjoyed the fact that it was not brutally noisy like almost every restaurant is these days. There were plenty of people there but it handles sound well.
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Jennifer
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, our meal was delicious, with fresh ingredients, delightful smoked flavours and inventive side dishes. The vibe is relaxed and warm, yet professional with great service.
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Diane
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic ribs. Fries were salty and I wish there was a mashed potato side.
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Courtney
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined previously at Barque and I have always had a great time. 👍
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Andrew
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time with amazing food and service!!!
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Alan
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was OK overall, I recall the food being much better on my previous visit a few years ago.... The price was too high and the food quality was just average. I would not go back....
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Matt
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I feel Barque is an institution in Toronto, known for good BBQ, but turns out I'm living in 2014. Ordered once during 2020-2021 delivery, and it was quite poor, but chalked that up to the fact restaurants were going through a lot in those days. Opted for a date night here, seated, since we thought it would be better, but we were quite disappointed. Service was perfectly fine, but food was tough, dry and almost overpowering on flavor. Sadly, I would not recommend or go back at this point.
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FAQs

Barque Smokehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 532-7700.

Barque Smokehouse is rated 4.6 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Barque Smokehouse can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

299 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Geoffrey St and Roncesvalles Ave
Neighborhood
Toronto / Ontario
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Canadian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available for free until midnight on the side streets surrounding the restaurant. After midnight, all cars must be moved to the street. Paid parking available on Roncesvalles Ave.
Public transit
Take the subway to Dundas West station and take the streetcar from the station to the Grenadier Ave stop on the 504 streetcar.If you are coming from south of us, take the 504 streetcar to the Grenadier Ave stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Neinstein, Mark Richardson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barque.ca/
Phone number
(416) 532-7700

Barque Smokehouse

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Smoked Chicken WingsCA$19.00

Barque Caesar SaladCA$20.00

Crispy Chicken TendersCA$17.00

Charred Broccoli SaladCA$22.00

Smoked Duck Tacos (2)CA$16.00

Charred Cabbage Chips CA$16.00

All Beef Salami CA$12.00

Sampler for Two

Choose-Your-Own BBQ AdventureCA$96.00

Meet Meat Platter

A BBQ Feast for 4-6CA$168.00

The Bar-B-Que

Farmer's Sausage (2)CA$20.00

Chopped BBQ PorkCA$24.00

Competition Chicken Thighs (2) CA$18.00

Smoked Beef BrisketCA$32.00

Baby Back Ribs

Smoked JambalayaCA$29.00

Miso Smoked Salmon CA$34.00

Sides

Barque Caesar Salad CA$12.00

Charred Broccoli SaladCA$14.00

Grilled Garlic Gai LanCA$14.00

Pimento Mac N' CheeseCA$16.00

Street CornCA$15.00

Barque Made Tater Tots CA$12.00

Smokey Dill Pickle SlawCA$10.00

Grilled Herb Butter Cornbread CA$10.00

BBQ FriesCA$10.00

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