These 8 Hole In The Wall BBQ Restaurants In Pittsburgh Are Great Places To Eat

Never judge a book by its cover. Even though our English teachers would have scolded us for using such a worn cliche, it's a lesson many of us were taught by our parents and others. The following eight best BBQ restaurants in Pittsburgh might not look so fancy on the outside, but each serves authentic, delicious barbecue, proving our parents were right all along.

1. The Dream BBQ – 7600 North Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Indulge in a filling meal at Dream BBQ. The hole in the wall restaurant in Pittsburgh boasts a menu with such dishes as ribs, turkey ribs, barbecue chicken, macaroni and cheese, greens, and potato salad. Stop by the Dream BBQ Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

2. Wilson’s Bar-B-Que – 700 North Taylor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Tantalize your tastebuds as you peruse the menu at Wilson's BBQ, a hidden gem restaurant in Pittsburgh that boasts such dishes as chicken and ribs. Add traditional sides - collard greens, macaroni salad, or coleslaw - for a meal you can eat in or take out. Treat yourself to Wilson's BBQ Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.

3. South Side BBQ Company – 75 S 17th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Grab a seat at the South Side BBQ Company, a popular Pittsburgh restaurant that got its start as a food truck. Peruse the menu that stars such entrees as pulled pork, pulled chicken and St. Louis-style ribs and sandwiches, including brisket and pulled pork. South Side BBQ Company welcomes guests Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (You can still find the South Side BBQ food truck around town.)

4. Hog Father’s Old-Fashioned BBQ – 1301 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

Satisfy your cravings for barbecue at Hog Father's Old-Fashioned BBQ. Peruse the generous menu that features such popular entrees as baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs, southern fried chicken, BBQ fish and chips, and bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp. Hog Father's Old-Fashioned BBQ welcomes diners daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Take out and catering are available.

5. Elliott's Back Street BBQ – 306 North Lewis Run Road, Clairton, PA 15025

Get your BBQ fix at Elliott's Back Street BBQ where you'll have plenty of mouthwatering dishes to choose from, including St. Louis-style pork ribs, beef brisket, and pulled pork. Elliott's Back Back Street Barbecue is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

6. Selma’s Texas Barbecue – 9155 University Boulevard, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Experience old-fashioned authentic barbecue at Selma's Texas BBQ, which features specials each day. Monday, for example, is Rib Day while Tuesday is Pulled Pork Wrangler Sandwich Combo Day. Take out and catering are also available. Selma's Texas BBQ is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

7. Showcase BBQ – 6800 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Order online or in person at Showcase BBQ, The quaint BBQ restaurant boasts a variety of dishes, including brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, chicken and ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad, green beans, and yams. Dine at Showcase BBQ Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

8. Z-Best BBQ – 1315 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Tease your taste buds with a meal at Z-Best BBQ. Expect a challenge when deciding what to order from the menu - chicken wings, ribs, fried wing dings, and the pulled pork sandwiches. Available sides include baked beans, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and collard greens. Visit Z-Best BBQ Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Which of the eight best BBQ restaurants in Pittsburgh is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Look past the fancy names and flashing signs and you'll discover a plethora of delicious, unassuming BBQ restaurants in Pittsburgh. If you're on the hunt for hole in the wall restaurants that serve something other than BBQ, you're in luck. Click here to read about 10 of the best unassuming eateries in the Burgh.