ZACHARY'S BBQ
1709 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19403
Chef Keith Taylor, founder of Zachary's BBQ learned the secrets of good barbecue at the elbow of his Gram, who schooled him in the tradition of cast iron skillets, rich sauces and a whole lotta love. But it's not just the ribs and chicken. How does Sweet Potato Cheesecake or Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie sound?
PHAMOUS PHIL'S BBQ & GRILLE
3839 Germantown Pk
Collegeville, PA 19426
There are many barbecue restaurants in Montco, but only one that's Phamous. The award-winning Phamous Phils was featured on the Food Network's Restaurant Divided, but the real star is the food. And Phil's Inphamous Sauce makes everything better.
TAILGATE BARBECUE
282 Keswick Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
If you love bacon, Tailgate Barbecue has you covered with a mouthwatering appetizer: five slices of mouth-watering bacon covered in Tailgate's award-winning barbecue rub. For something a little meatier, you can't go wrong with Tailgate's beef brisket.
THE LUCKY WELL
111 E Butler Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
When chef Chad Rosenthal fires up his smoker, all of Ambler breathes in the scent of hickory and salivates a little. Rosenthal's restaurant The Lucky Well has a welcoming atmosphere, a full-service whiskey bar and a live music lounge. But the star of the show is the menu, including mouthwatering ribs and beef brisket.
WIBS
1850 Collegeville Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
Wings + Ribs = Wibs. Meat + Sauce = Delicious BBQ. No matter how you slice it, it all adds up to great barbecue. Wibs also offers southern specialties like a catfish po'boy and sweet potato fries with dipping sauces.
UNCLE GREG'S SMOKIN' BBQ
650 N Cannon Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
Uncle Greg's popular food truck occupies the same spot in Lansdale every Wednesday through Sunday. In addition to the fall-off-the-bone cuts, Uncle Greg makes some kickin' sides, including baked beans that are thick and spicy and loaded with chunks of pork butt.
JESSE'S BARBECUE & LOCAL MARKET
98 N County Line Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
True barbecue lovers want a taste of everything. That's why Jesse's offers the sampler meal: three ribs, a serving of sliced brisket, a chicken drumstick, and a load of pulled pork. Two sides are also included; we recommend the collard greens and the mac & cheese.
LEPORE-BA-Q
1409 Easton Rd
Abington, PA 19001
The go-to spot for ribs in Abington is hands-down Lepore-Ba-Q. Choose your favorite style - baby back or St. Louis - and you can't go wrong. The perfect side: dirty rice with crispy brisket ends.
BBQ BBQ
537 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
BBQ BBQ takes pulled pork to the next level by nesting it in a Panini. The sandwich - at only $9 - overflows. Plenty of sauce options are available, including an apple cider version that gets the savory-sweet balance exactly right.
SURAH
1121 N Bethlehem Pk
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
The menu at Surah is loaded with fresh meat, seafood and poultry. Choose from any one of a number of seasonings, sauces and cooking techniques. Best of all? The pricing is all you can eat.
BRIDGEPORT RIB HOUSE
1049 Ford St
Bridgeport, PA 19405
Some would call Bridgeport Rib House a dive. We just call it a great place to get ribs by the piece. The sides here often take center stage, especially in the baked beans and sausage stuffing.
BARBACOA
64 Rittenhouse Pl
Ardmore, PA 19003
Barbacoa, the Spanish word for barbecue, is also Ardmore's favorite spot for a Peruvian-style slant on the BBQ tradition, featuring amazing marinades. As for unique sides, we have just two words: cornbread pudding.
