11 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Wilkes Barre

“Mission BBQ catered our wedding, and we truly cannot recommend them highly enough! The food was absolutely amazing—delicious, fresh, and a total hit with all of our guests—but what really set them apart was their exceptional service. The team went above and beyond to make our day special. They prepared custom plates just for me and my husband, packaged up all the leftovers, and even left us a thoughtfully packed meal for the end of the night. Every detail was handled with such care and consideration, and it made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. Mission BBQ brought not only incredible food but also warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. We’re so grateful for their role in our big day—it wouldn’t have been the same without them!“

“We loved our waiter Jared. He made great suggestions being our first time there. Everything was delicious. We will visit again!“

“I’m in love. It’s so yummy and the service is AMAZING“

“I had Jason as a waiter today, he was outstanding! You go to Texas Roadhouse in wilkesbarrie he is the waiter you want. There was nothing I didn’t ask for he had for me in seconds! I will be back again with requesting Jason ! He really made my birthday extra special!“

“Went to eat on May 18 and the food and service were very good. The meat was perfectly cooked“

“Absolutely hands down amazing food and service! Great prices and amazing portions! Will definitely be a returning guest“

“Jennifer is the best cook, owner and her food is to die for. Her helper Gabby is 100% the best waiter. Keep killing it ladies 💕“

“I really thought I missed the memo on something 10 years ago when they moved into the corner building at the end of Route 118, like they were an ultra-popular, established behemoth of roast pork sandwiches. Second only to the cheesesteak in Philly, the roast pork sandwich (with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe) is a savory staple for sandwich seekers everywhere. I tell no lies when I say, this holds up to ’em all. Some swear by John's or DiNic's, but you don't have to hop on the turnpike to get your roast pork fix. This is one of my absolute favorite sandwiches of all time; you can go the traditional route I mentioned above, add those long hots if you want, or even swap the broccoli rabe for spinach, which has that same garlicy goodness and slightly bitter bite that cuts through the richness. I did opt for the sharp provolone, added roasted red peppers and the spinach, but what makes this sandwich extra special is the au jus soak. I would certainly eat this reheated, and I would never turn one down hours or days later (they have beef and turkey for meat options as well), but eating it fresh and hot is unmatched. I had to dig in right away, so I pulled up a stool at the narrow window counter and unwrapped this bad boy. DO NOT EAT THIS IN YOUR CAR…it deserves so much more respect than that; get sloppy, go all-in, use more napkins than on wing night. Oh, and don't sleep on the soup: the creamy onion was unique and flavorful, and I've heard that the rotation and quality of daily soups is detour-worthy as well!“

“Absolutely loved my experience here. I was there for a graduation party and everything was amazing.

Huge shout‑out to Cassy. She made the entire visit feel special. Super attentive, kind, and on point with everything. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guests and takes pride in her work. Cassy is a major reason I’ll be coming back.

Highly recommend this restaurant for great food and even better service.“

“My family has enjoyed BBQ from Stookeys for over 50 yrs. Any bad reviews surprised me as I've always encountered friendly servers,great food with generous portions and decent prices. In my opinion sour attitudes follow sour customers.“

“We had the privilege of having my nephews wedding catered by Uncle Bucks BBQ, it was a bit of a surprise due to the bride being a vegetarian. Not only was the food the best BBQ I’ve ever eaten, “Bri” who hosted the meal, couldn’t have been more warm and hospitable! Bri helped make the food presentation feel like a family reunion, encouraging people to eat as much as they wanted and genuinely enjoying the reactions of everyone devouring the meal. A heart felt thank you to Bri and Uncle Bucks BBQ for doing an amazing job for the families special occasion!“