Where to Find the Best BBQ in Fort Lauderdale

B&D Trap

B&D Trap arrived in Fort Lauderdale with a clear Texas-forward vision and quickly established itself as a neighborhood favorite. The focus is squarely on smoked ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, with banana pudding serving as a familiar sweet finale. Run by hospitality veterans, the space prioritizes community over spectacle, allowing regulars and repeat customers to take center stage. 1551 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 561-382-7944; bdtrap.com.

Dixie Pig Bar-B-Q

Dixie Pig Bar-B-Q is a fourth-generation, family-owned institution serving North Carolina–style barbecue without apology or reinvention. Pork leads the charge, supported by ribs, brisket, and chicken, all delivered in a setting that feels intentionally unchanged and open-air. This is legacy barbecue built on repetition, trust, and decades of local loyalty. And, you can totally taste that and feel that every single time. 4495 N. Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park; 954-772-5977; facebook.com/dixiepigbarbecue.

Fat Boyz Barbecue

Fat Boyz Barbecue pairs an intentionally welcoming atmosphere with meticulous attention to smoked meats. Beef brisket is cooked for twenty hours over post oak and hickory, while baby back ribs are hickory-smoked until tender. Handcrafted sides, such as mac and cheese and coleslaw, complement the experience, and weekday lunch specials (a main and a side for $11.65) make it a reliable staple for regulars in Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach. Multiple locations, including 899 E. Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-769-1486; fatboyzbarbecue.com.

Georgia Pig

Since opening in 1953, Georgia Pig has become one of Fort Lauderdale’s most enduring barbecue landmarks. Founded by the Anderson family from Jesup, Georgia, the restaurant is known for its expansive menu and famously reasonable prices. A chopped pork sandwich for $6.75, y’all! 1285 S. State Rd. 7, Fort Lauderdale; 954-587-4420; georgiapig.com.

Lil’ Red’s Kitchen

Li’l Red’s Kitchen blends barbecue with an all-day diner flair that has kept it busy for more than four decades. Located near the airport and marinas, it draws locals and travelers alike. Barbecue is smoked in-house, but the menu spans breakfast, burgers, and daily specials, with every entrée paired with two homemade sides from a deep and comforting rotation, along with a big piece of Texas toast. Delish. 1705 W. State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale; 954-463-7883; lilredsbbq.com.

Smoke BBQ

Smoke BBQ leans into quality sourcing and classic technique, y’all. The kitchen uses all-natural Angus beef with no steroids, antibiotics, or added hormones, smoking meats low and slow over post oak for up to sixteen hours. Brisket, ribs, and sausage anchor the menu, while sides like jalapeño cilantro potato salad and root beer baked beans add personality without distraction. 3351 NE 32nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-530-5334; eatsmokebbq.com.

The BBQ Boutique

The BBQ Boutique is more than just a restaurant; it functions as a full-scale destination for meat lovers. Alongside its barbecue menu, the space offers a selection of wines, craft beers, seasonings, knives, and grilling accessories. The kitchen combines modern equipment with traditional barbecue methods and is renowned for its BBQ in a Bowl concept and meat-by-the-pound offerings that appeal to both purists and explorers. 4209 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek; 754-227-7434; thebbqboutique.net.

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse brings a distinctly Fort Lauderdale spin to barbecue by merging Japanese soul food with American smoking traditions. Created by James Beard–nominated chef Michael Lewis and partners with deep hospitality roots, the menu showcases smoked brisket and smoked pastrami short rib as proof that barbecue can cross cultural boundaries without losing its core identity. 221 SW First St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-299-3661; ukiahrestaurant.com.