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Mission BBQ Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Mission BBQ Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Mission BBQ Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
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MISSION BBQ PITTSBURGH

(4.9 Score)
6541 Steubenville Pike,
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Directions

Since 2011

Specialty:

✓ Brisket ✓ Pulled Pork ✓ Pulled Chicken ✓ Turkey ✓ Sausage ✓ Meat Sampler ✓ Baby Back Ribs ✓ Chicken ✓ Salmon ✓ Smoked Cheeseburger ✓ Brisket Sandwich ✓ Chopped Brisket Sandwich ✓ Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Turkey Sandwich ✓ XL Combo ✓ XXL Combo ✓ Garden Greens ✓ Plus Meat ✓ Maggie's Mac-N-Cheese ✓ Fresh Cut Fries ✓ Baked Beans ✓ Kickin' Collard Greens ✓ Green Beans ✓ Cold Slaw ✓ Super Seasonal ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Bottle Classics ✓ Fountain Soda ✓ Kettle Brewed Iced Tea ✓ Summertime Lemonade ✓ Ice ✓ The American Heroes Cup ✓ Kid-Mac ✓ Pulled Pork Slider ✓ Pulled Chicken Slider ✓ Turkey Slider ✓ Brisket Slider ✓ Jr. Ribs

"Mission BBQ Pittsburgh serves tasty, all-American meals in a friendly and patriotic setting. Each day, their team cooks up delicious BBQ dishes and offers a beer menu to enjoy. They focus on using fresh ingredients to make high-quality food, served in a dining room decorated with tributes to heroes. Their menu includes BBQ, sandwiches, salads, classic sides, and fresh-cut fries. They also give special offers to Police, Firefighters, First Responders, and Military personnel. For larger groups, they offer pick-up packs and provide catering for special events. Mission BBQ Pittsburgh has many locations across the U.S., including Colorado Springs, Florida, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina. This is a place where great people make great food and offer great service, just like home. Wi-Fi and outdoor seating are also available. Gift cards are available for your loved ones.

2026 Update: Mission BBQ Pittsburgh has a private meeting room."

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Price:

Brisket $14.49
Pulled Pork $9.49
Pulled Chicken $9.49
Turkey $9.99
Sausage $9.99
Meat Sampler $14.49
Baby Back Ribs $3.29
Chicken $11.39
Salmon $17.49
Smoked Cheeseburger $9.74
Brisket Sandwich $13.99
Chopped Brisket Sandwich $13.49
Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.99
Pulled Chicken Sandwich $8.99
Turkey Sandwich $9.49
Xl Combo $6.00
Xxl Combo $8.75
Garden Greens $5.54
Mac-N-Cheese $3.59
Fresh Cut Fries $3.49
Baked Beans $3.39
Collard Greens $3.44
Green Beans $3.54
Coleslaw $3.34
Seasonal Side $3.64
Potato Salad $3.64
Bottle Drinks $3.84
Fountain Soda $2.99
Iced Tea $2.99
Lemonade $2.99
Ice $2.50
Heroes Cup $4.99
Kid Mac $9.49
Pulled Pork Slider $8.74
Pulled Chicken Slider $8.74
Turkey Slider $8.99
Brisket Slider $10.49
Jr Ribs $11.74

Discount:

Free SANDWICH for all active duty service members and veterans.

1 for $12 | 3 for $33 (Save $3) | 5 for $50 (Save $10)

Contact:

(412) 227-9860

Mon-Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 11:30am - 8pm

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Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
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WALTERS BBQ SOUTHERN KITCHEN

(4.8 Score)
4501 Butler Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

✓ Smoked Wings ✓ Chips and Queso ✓ Chips and Salsa ✓ Brisket Queso Fries ✓ Chili Cheese Fries ✓ Frito Chili Pie ✓ Braided Pretzel ✓ Bowl Of Chili ✓ Candied Bacon ✓ Cornbread ✓ Brisket ✓ Pork Ribs ✓ Pulled Pork ✓ Pork Belly ✓ Chicken ✓ Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage ✓ The Sandman ✓ Lunchbox Special ✓ Brisket Tacos ✓ Pulled Pork Tacos ✓ Pork Belly Tacos ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Slaw ✓ Collard Greens ✓ Mashed Potatoes ✓ Mac and Cheese ✓ Brussels Sprouts ✓ Seasoned Fries ✓ Brisket Sandwich ✓ Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓ Sausage Sandwich ✓ Grilled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Bad Arse Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Walter’s Smash Burger ✓ Walter’s BBQ Burger ✓ Egg Sandwich ✓ Bowls ✓ The Big Salad ✓ Baked Potato

“2026 Update: Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen offers original Southern flavors and warm hospitality. The owners, Joel Bolden and Chris, have over a combined 40 years of restaurant experience. Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen takes great satisfaction. The restaurant sources the best ingredients and utilizes authentic cooking techniques to ensure an outstanding dining experience for every guest. They combine classic Southern flavors with modern twists, making a menu that has something for everyone. Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen also provides all your catering needs for a special event or a celebration. Walters BBQ Southern Kitchen vision includes a comfy turf floor and a robust, large tent cover to ensure your comfort during harsher weather. Both their indoor and outdoor areas.”

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Price:

Smoked Wings 6 Or 12 $10
Chips & Queso $9
Chips & Salsa $9
Brisket Queso Fries $14
Chili Cheese Fries $14
Frito Chili Pie $9
Braided Pretzel $15
Bowl Of Chili $11
Candied Bacon $6
Cornbread $4
From The Smoker
Brisket Fatty Or Lean $16
Pork Ribs $11
Pulled Pork $10
Pork Belly $10
Chicken Half Or Whole $15
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage $7
The Sandman $40
Lunchbox Special $20
Tacos
Brisket Tacos $12
Pulled Pork Tacos $12
Pork Belly Tacos $12
Must Have Sides
Potato Salad $6
Slaw $6
Collard Greens $6
Mashed Potatoes $6
Mac & Cheese $6
Brussels Sprouts $6
Brisket Sandwich $16
Pulled Pork Sandwich $15
Sausage Sandwich $15
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $15
Bad Arse Fried Chicken Sandwich $15
Walter’S Smash Burger $16
Walter’S BBQ Burger $16
Egg Sandwich $10
Bowls $14

Contact:

(412) 683-7474

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 2pm
Sat: 9am - 2pm
Sun: 9am - 10pm

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Showcase BBQ - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Showcase BBQ - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
Showcase BBQ - Pittsburgh, PA Barbecue Restaurants
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SHOWCASE BBQ

(4.8 Score)
6800 Frankstown Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Directions

Since 2003

Specialty:

✓ Chicken and Ribs Dinner ✓ Woodley ✓ Chicken 6 Wings Dinner ✓ Chicken Hoagie ✓ Steak Hoagie ✓ Turkey Sausage Hoagie ✓ Beef Brisket Sandwich ✓ Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓ Chicken & Ribs Special ✓ Kids Meal ✓ Beef Slab Ribs ✓ Pork Slab Ribs ✓ Pork Half Slab Ribs ✓ Rib Sandwich 4 Bones ✓ Rib Bone ✓ Turkey Slab Ribs ✓ Turkey Half Slab Ribs ✓ Chicken Wings 6 Piece ✓ Macaroni and Cheese ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Greens ✓ Baked Beans With Meat ✓ Cabbage ✓ Red Beans & Rice ✓ Yams ✓ Broccoli & Cheese ✓ Green Beans ✓ Cornbread ✓ Texas Toast ✓ Half Side Pan ✓ Full Side Pan ✓ Large Pan Of Pork Ribs ✓ Half Pan Of Beef Brisket ✓ Full Pan Of Beef Brisket ✓ Half Pan Of Pulled Pork ✓ Full Pan Of Pulled Pork

"Showcase BBQ is a popular BBQ joint offering down-home sides, wings, and a full selection of platters and sandwiches. They offer sides, wings, platters, and sandwiches, all made with care. Showcase BBQ is a kid-friendly restaurant. The friendly staff always serves with a smile and treats every customer like family. Their team uses fresh ingredients and provides quick service without ever lowering the quality. You'll enjoy the true, natural flavor of BBQ when you try their ribs and chicken. Don’t miss their Central Texas-style BBQ, tacos, and homemade desserts. Showcase BBQ is the perfect place to enjoy delicious BBQ dishes. They are proudly celebrating 20 years of serving the community, and their specialty is the best ribs and sauce around. You can also order your favorite dishes from your home.

2026 Update: Showcase BBQ offers a variety of menus that cater to a combination of tastes, ensuring there is something for everyone."

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Price:

12 Bones, 12 Wings, 3 Large Sides & 2 Liter $54.00
12 Bones 2 Large Sides $34.00
6 Bones 2 Sides $17.00
4 Bones 2 Small Sides $14.00
3 Bones 2 Small Sides $13.50
Chicken & Ribs 2 Bones, 3 Wings And 2 Small Sides $13.50
Woodley 4 Bones, 6 Wings, 2 Small Sides And 2 Pops $17.00
Chicken 6 Wings 2 Small Sides $10.00
Hot Sandwiches
Chicken Hoagie $7.50
Steak Hoagie $8.50
Turkey Sausage Hoagie $7.50
Beef Brisket $9.00
Pulled Pork $8.00
Chicken & Ribs 2 Bones, 3 Wings And 2 Small Sides $9.00
Kids 1 Bone, 2 Wings And 1 Side $5.50
Meats Ribs
Beef Slab $25.00
Pork Slab $28.00
Pork Half Slab $14.00
Sandwich 4 Bones $9.00
Bone $3.25
Turkey Slab $35.00
Turkey Half Slab $17.50
Turkey 4 Bones $11.50
Turkey Bone $3.50
4 Wings $5.00
6 Wings $7.50
8 Wings $10.00
12 Wings $15.00

Contact:

(412) 361-7469

Tue-Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: 12am - 7pm
Mon: Closed

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MISSION BBQ PITTSBURGH REVIEWS

The food was amazing! The young man at the register (i think his name was Jacob) was super friendly and informative as we've never been here before. He gave us the run down. We had pulled chicken, baked beans, half a yard bird and cheesy potatoes. Everything was delicious! This is a place we'd definitely stop at again.

This place was wonderful!! Friendly staff, thank you Trevor and Bee for your hospitality! It was our first time here and we will absolutely be back! Food was delicious & hot and great priced! If you stop in, make sure you get some of their blue berry cobbler && use some of their Smokey Mountain BQQ sauce! -j.

First time in, Tony was INCREDIBLY NICE! It was awesome how genuine he was, and all the staff, including the lady who held the door open for my wife and I. I was hoping the food would be good, and it exceeded my expectations. Best BBQ in Pittsburgh!

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WALTERS BBQ SOUTHERN KITCHEN REVIEWS

Me and my husband shared the sandman you get 4 different meats 3 sides and 2 corn breads, everything was delicious. The brisket melted in our mouths, ribs were tender but still some bite, the pulled pork was very flavorful and loved the jalapeno cheese sausage it had a nice heat to it. The collared greens will fabulous and loved the Mac and cheese it had a nice sharp bite to it. Great drinks from the bar, I had a Manhattan and it was made perfect! It was a cool windy evening, we sat right inside the door, but they had heaters going, so we were still nice and toasty! We will be definitely going back!

I was traveling for work and Im from Texas so I was feeling a little homesick and wanted to see if they had BBQ in steel city and this place popped up. So I head up there to try it out and this place didn't disappoint! It was super good so I didn't mind going a few more times before heading back home!

Deven and Mary at the bar were awesome...relaxed environment....great food great beer....check it out

SHOWCASE BBQ REVIEWS

Had this for the first time yesterday and I gotta say it was amazing. And the staff is super friendly! Literal hidden gem in the city. The ribs were so good and the bbq sauce is unlike any other honestly. I even reheated it the next day and I think it was even better. Even the Mac and cheese reheated was amazing!!!

Spectacular place for take-out. The ribs and sauce are excellent, but the sides are just as good. The greens are savory and tasty, and the green beans are the best I've ever had. Really good stuff. Also great pie for dessert.

Pork ribs stole the show, but the chicken and turkey ribs were also excellent, and rarely do I say that about turkey. Loved the sauce as well. Mac & cheese was better than most you will ever have.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MISSION BBQ PITTSBURGH Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 7.1K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WALTERS BBQ SOUTHERN KITCHEN Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHOWCASE BBQ Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Variety of Menu: 10