Summer is here, and with it the chance to spend time with family and friends. What better way to celebrate summertime than by going on a family barbecue quest in Pittsburgh?
Local eats are just treasures to be found and enjoyed. Use this list as your treasure map!
Back Home BBQ & Brew Co. | Evans City
Back Home BBQ & Brew Co. is a popular restaurant and brewery offering dine-in, takeout, in-door and outdoor seating options. It has an at-home feel, with a variety of barbecue menu items, a kids’ menu and merchandise. There’s also live music and events for families and visiting guests to enjoy. backhomebbqbrew.com
Big Rigs BBQ | Monroeville
Big Rigs BBQ is a family-owned business, where family is at the heart of what they do.
One of the dining rooms is filled with picnic tables for families to sit and enjoy their meal.
There’s smoked meats, sandwiches, barbecue seasonal salad, a kids’ menu, desserts and sides. Family platters are also available for families to choose from.
The kids’ menu has a selection of grilled cheese, chicken tenders, a pulled pork sandwich and ribs with side choices such as French fries, mac and cheese, baked beans and more. The restaurant team wants everyone who walks through their doors to feel welcome, comfortable and part of Big Rig’s BBQ. bigrigsbbq.com
Pit Take BBQ | Greensburg
A quintessential mom-and-pop barbecue joint, Pit Take BBQ offers everything smoked on site daily and scratch-made with a focus on great quality food, catering and friendly, family-like service. The Pit Take BBQ Sundae, a parfait cup loaded with mac and cheese, beans, coleslaw, pork, rib bone, sauces and pickles is a classic, available in adult and kids’ sizes—and it’s a hit with kids.
Pit Take offers a family-friendly environment with a small, comfortable and cool dining area as well as patio seating outside. The interior features sports and musical memorabilia, insights into trivia and meaningful historical moments. Guests have commented on the enjoyable music selections that focus on blues, jazz and country.
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Rowdy BBQ | Pittsburgh
Rowdy BBQ is a casual, popular barbecue restaurant with menu variety, including a kids’ menu. It’s perfect for families wanting dinners on the go. rowdybbq.com
Walter’s BBQ Southern Kitchen | Pittsburgh
Walter’s BBQ Southern Kitchen is a popular barbecue/Southern restaurant with daily specials, lunch/dinner, brunch and something on the menu for everyone. It has an open yard space for families and guests. walterspgh.com
