The sun is hot, and so are the grills at these fantastic eateries
You simply cannot have a real summer without some barbeque to enjoy along with it. Susquehanna offers a myriad of BBQ restaurants that provide a perfect meal for a fun day outside. From cookout staples to innovations to classic recipes, these are five spots to seek out if you and your family are craving some classic BBQ delights.
Rick’s Hog Wild Catering and BBQ
507 W King St, East Berlin, PA
Rickshogwild.com | FB: Hog Wild BBQ Co.
Hog Wild will drive your taste buds wild with phenomenal homemade barbeque recipes, such as their signature “Rippin’ Ribs” that glide right off the bone. Take a load off and unwind at some beautiful outdoor seating, decorated with flowers and lights just perfect for those tranquil summer nights. Catering packages are fantastic for any event, with different packages varying in meats and sizes. Open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12-7p.m. on Sunday, Hog Wild lets you and your entire family “pig out.”
El Toro Barbacoa
14 Blue Rock Rd, Millersville, PA
Eltorobarbacoa.com |FB: @eltoromillersville
With Lancaster Country being a hotspot of diversity and culture, El Toro Barbacoa offers a Mexican-influenced twist to classic BBQ. Enjoy favorites such as tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more made even more savory with slow-cooked and hearty meats. Lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), Dinner (open to close), and Sunday brunch (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) menus also ensure customers get their fix anytime of the day. Varied menus, vegan and vegetarian options, and ala cart catering and take out packages are just some ways El Toro brings its high quality dishes to county residents.
Pudgey’s Pit Bar B Que
21 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA
Pudgeyspitbbq.square.site | FB: Pudgey’s Pit BBQ
Pudgey’s Pit Bar B Que pleases local diners with all the classic BBQ dishes one could wish to sink their teeth into. Customers praise the spot’s colossal proportions in both their platters and family-sized combos, so it’s best to come hungry and with a few friends. Iconic BBQ sides such as cornbread, baked beans and coleslaw compliment each meal. Stop by Pudgey’s 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday for vintage cookout goodness.
Two Brothers BBQ at Broad Street Market
1233 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA
https://www.twobrosbbq.com/ | FB: @2brosbbq
Two Brothers BBQ cooks around 4,000 pounds of Harrisburg’s finest beef, chicken, and pork per week, all complimented with their signature sauces and spices! Two Brothers sells their meats both per pound and within reasonably-priced dishes, such as their increasingly-popular BBQ sandwiches. Residing within the historical Broad Street Market, with their vendor open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Two Brothers is also the perfect checkpoint for a day trip to some of Harrisburg’s most iconic landmarks!
ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
35 West Market Street, York, PA
Roostuncommonkitchen.com | FB: @roostuncommonkitchen
Start your morning off southern style with a BBQ breakfast at ROOST Uncommon Kitchen. Serving 8 a.m.-2p.m. seven days a week, enjoy numerous breakfast classics made even more mouthwatering with smoked meats, such as in their Tex Mex omelet featuring chopped smoked brisket. Given their dine-in, pick up, delivery and even catering options, a slamming breakfast is only a drive/call away.
The BBQ Barn at the Amish Farm and House
2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA
The-bbq-barn.business.site | FB: amishfarmandhouse55 | (717) 875-2426
Inviting barbeque and other Pennsylvania Dutch favorites await you at The BBQ Barn. Each of their meals includes homemade coleslaw and a whoopie pie, making it the perfect dish for that local countryside experience. The BBQ Barn is also located within The Amish Farm and House, a perfect spot for historical tours with your family. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, plan your trip today and don’t miss out on seasonal treats like their beloved strawberry milkshakes.
MoMo BBQ Co.
4916 Louise Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA
Momobbqco.com | FB: @MoMoBBQCo
MoMo BBQ Co. cooks up some of the finest meats of Mechanicsburg, along with having flexible catering options for any special event. Enjoy platters, ribs, wings and more, along with their specialty sandwiches such as the “3 Little Pigs” packed with pulled pork, smoked sausage and bacon. Sauce connisors will appreciate their award-winning sauces, such as Sweet Mo’s and Mike’s Bama White, featuring a monthly special sauce. Stop by and feast anytime from Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
